The Independent Stylist Podcast

Kenesha Coleman is here to take your fears and frustrations away from your taxes and get you ALL SET when it comes to having your finances under control without a ton of stress! @thebeautycpa is a former irs revenue agent, worked for a fortune 150, and is an award winning CPA, irs enrolled agent and certified tax coach and is the answer to so many things so many of us need. She focuses exclusively...

This will most likely rarely happen but I want you to be prepared and empowered in case it ever does. You have the right to refuse services and there are times where it might be better and actually the healthier decision for your business and for your own mental health. More scripts to copy and paste are available in my scripts ebook at www.thecurlgirl.com/ebook

If you’re wondering if it’s a must to work on weekends I encourage you to listen to this episode I’m waiting in with my opinions but I also I’m sharing several opinions from established hairdressers who were kind enough to offer their insight to me via Instagram so enjoy this deep dive into what it might look like to work weekends and what it might look like to say no to weekends and then use this...

Want to move BEYOND the chair?  Has the past year + been a wakeup call? are you just ready for a change and wanting to explore options for your next chapter? If you want to be an independent educator - make money without working beyond the chair, using the skills you already have, and do it you own way and on your own terms - not be beholden to a brand or anyone but yourself - this episode is for...

“How much is a haircut?” First of all, hello. Are you in place where dm’s are a source of stress and you’d prefer not to deal with them as part of your business process? Listen to this first - I was there! I have tips to help you be super firm with boundaries and not let dm’s be a source of stress while still using them as a way to help you make more money and connect with the kind of clients you...

Salon owner times 2, Global business educator for Joico, beloved technical and business educator, fellow podcaster and all around amazing human,   she's confident, grateful, and on a mission to elevate the industry and serve with authenticity Gina Bianca is dropping knowledge, insight and actionable tips to help you get what you want from your career and your life while sharing what the...

Want to make a 15 second piece of content that you can repurpose in multiple ways? Try this strategy to help you come up with not only some good, binge worthy, eye candy content, but lots of it. When you reframe your thinking a little, you’ll see that content is EVERYWHERE. Seriously, it’s really all around you. see my classes and even work one on one with me at www.thecurlgirl.com teach what you...

There are a few simple things you can do on Instagram stories to help get your content in front of the people that you've already worked so hard to get to follow you. Just because they're following you doesn't mean the algorithm is going to show them your content constantly, so use these SUPER SIMPLE tips to help make sure they do while building relationships at the same time.  Join my email club...

If you’re not doing this one thing already to level up your business and your life, try it! It’s a great way to lock in on the path of growth, abundance & good vibes for your business.

Instagram rolled out their answer to tik tok this summer and everyone is weighing in on how you should use this leg of the platform. My answer is, in a way that works for you. Hear my thoughts about what kind of co tent you should be creating on reels in a way that will work for your business and for YOU. www.sweetlittleempire.com

Industry Icon Michael Cole touches on his amazing career serving our industry and drops some of his literally timeless wisdom about how to approach (tbh, anything in life) but, in this case, explaining retail to your clients - serving vs. selling. 

Politics. Religion. Sex. The latest episide of Billions. Literally whatever it is that you prefer not to discuss while you're working is something that you have every single right to make clear to your clients. In this episode we'll talk about how you can approach this Issue and shut it down, professionally and with kindness, before it even starts. 

Questions that are worth asking when you’re checking out a salon space as a potential hike for your business.

Veteran Stylist, salon owner, and business coach Nina Tulio talks about behaviors and habits that are important to have to not only serve your clients but to run a business with a healthy understanding of the money side. I know, most of us cringe away from this - go ahead and listen because it's a great conversation and she has real solutions that will help YOU.  Spoiler alert, it's work worth doi...

If you've thought about the possibilty of creating any kind of online class, memebership group, ebook or creating an income stream BEYOND the chair, this episode will give you the low down on what that might look like for you and some actions steps to start. Follow me @independentstylistpodcast and download my free Just Start BEYOND The Chair guide and workbook at www. TheShampooSociety.com

Tips and insight from branding and social media expert Jodie Brown we have a great conversation about showing up authentically, and what it take to make your marketing and branding happen without draining your time and creativity.

I'm sharing how I did it in this chock full of tips and advice episide. I'll take you inside my strategy and share EVERYTHING I did to grow to over FIVE THOUSAND Instagram followers of amazing people in just 5 months.  Special thanks to Libby Brenner from @locks.by.libbybrenner who shared for the time capsule episode I'm creating! Follow me @independentstylistpodcast Try kajabi for a month ON ME a...

I’m inviting you to leave a voice message and share your story of how you’re doing during this historic time. Suite owners, chair renters, commission stylists, salon owners, landlords, distributors, etc - how the beauty industry is coping during covid 19. www.theindependentstylistpodcast.com to leave a message and share. See my Instagram post for even more information. @independentstylistpodcast

Running a legal home based salon is absolutely a legitimate business and an incredibly smart way to skyrocket your net income and still provide high end professional service. Listen to my Instagram live conversation with Jami from @_sheariously as we discuss why the stigma needs to end.

This is a super high level breakdown of the “why” for Instagram and how you can use it as a stylist to help grow your business. The adorable review is from https://instagram.com/_hairbylesley_?igshid=d7i6kw166yxs. You can follow me at https://instagram.com/independentstylistpodcast?igshid=loz1r52vazkt and you can find the link To my rescue edits class in my bio and also at https://suite-little-emp...

An quick no nonsense update with some tips and tricks to help you keep your Instagram game tight in 2020. Follow me @independentstylistpodcast Try kajabi for a month ON ME and download any of my free presets or guides at www. TheCurlGirl.com

Quick and actionable tips you can start using TODAY to create good content, build your brand, give a peek inside your salon and your world, let potential clients get to know you and strengthen your connection with your existing clients. All you need is your phone and the willingness to do it! www.suitelittleempire.com Instagram @Independentstylistpodcast apps I mentioned were PicPlayPost, Hyperlap...

A collection of small dose truth bombs and affirmations served up to summon your inner cheerleader, boss betch, and ignite your confidence to help take you where you want to go, where you KNOW you can and should be. Follow me @independentstylistpodcast Try kajabi for a month ON ME and download any of my free presets or guides at www. TheCurlGirl.com

Let’s squash some limiting beliefs about opening your own salon suite or taking steps to profit BEYOND the chair and create multiple income streams. Doing these few simple things will give you some incredible clarity about what your next right steps are and how to create the live that you truly want to live. Change can feel overwhelming and it doesn’t have to actually BE overwhelming if you walk t...

Award Winning Stylist and Salon Suite Owner Kristen Gossett talks about how she serves clients with sensory sensitivities and those on the Autism Spectrum. In this episode we focused mostly on sensory sensitivities and how to create a positive experience for these incredibly special guests and their parents or caregivers. During this heartwarming interview, Kristen shares why she felt called to cr...