The Salon Rebel

This episode is brought to you by The Biz Tool Boutique: www.thebiztoolboutique.com.au 🎙️ Episode 29: Charlie opens up about the start of 2025, a year that began with loss, uncertainty, and change. From losing staff and clients to rebuilding confidence, finding new structure, and discovering opportunity in tough times, she shares what it’s really like to go through a “salon detox. the story of her...

🎙️Episode 28: In this energetic episode of The Salon Rebel Podcast, Charlie takes you behind the scenes of BrightTsar Studios — the new creative home for the show — with filmmaker and special effects artist Luca, Perth’s top fake blood maker turned content creator. What starts as a chat about film, creativity, and side hustles quickly transforms into a deep dive into authenticity, storytelling, an...

🎙️ Episode 27: This episode is brought to you by The Biz Tool Boutique: www.thebiztoolboutique.com.au Charlie sits down with Kristi McVee, former detective turned child safety advocate, to share her powerful journey from policing to trauma-informed advocacy. After facing PTSD, leaving the force, and responding to her daughter’s heartfelt plea. Kristi has dedicated her life to protecting children,...

🎙️ Episode 26 - Pt.2: This episode is brought to you by The Biz Tool Boutique: https://www.thebiztoolboutique.com.au/ Charlie is joined once again by Sharlene Lee from Circles of Hair for part one of a two-part conversation in the new and improved podcast studio! Together, they dive into what it really means to be transparent on social media, what's working with marketing, and the ins and outs of...

🎙️ Episode 26 - Pt.1: This episode is brought to you by The Biz Tool Boutique: http://www.thebiztoolboutique.com.au Charlie is joined once again by Sharlene Lee from Circles of Hair for part one of a two-part conversation in the new and improved podcast studio! Together, they dive into what it really means to be transparent on social media, what's working with marketing, and the ins and outs of ma...

We're back talkin' shop with Elsa Mitchell, the hilarious business mentor. We cover everything from her journey from hairdresser to coach, to why backing your team (especially apprentices) is the future. We get real about salon culture, the marketing shifts happening, and what it actually takes to run a successful salon in today’s world. Elsa's Instagram The Bossy Bitch Podcast More fr...

In this episode, I’m diving into some big shifts I’ve noticed in the salon world lately—especially around how (and when) clients are booking. Spoiler: last-minute appointments are the new norm, and it’s throwing a lot of salon owners off. I’m sharing some strategies to help you keep clients engaged—think email, SMS, and why just posting on Instagram isn’t enough anymore. We’ll also chat about paid...

I'm officially BACK and I have so much I need to tell you! In this ep, I touch on why leaving your business is the best thing you can do and how I was able to do so without it falling apart. And how, whilst I was away, I was able to double the amount of new clients with this strategic team comp. Find all the info HERE of my strategic team competition! My Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Salon Rebel Instagram...

This week's episode is brought to you from Canada! I talk shop with Tress from Kharma Salons about her journey in the hair industry, from starting as a hairstylist to opening her own salon. We cover all the bases in this 2-hour podcast episode! Tress' Instagram Kharma Salons Instagram Kharma Salon My Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Salon Rebel Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Biz Tool Boutique ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Nest Hair Boutiq...

In this two-part episode, I talk all things numbers with Vicky Krishnamurthy, director of Glide Accounting! From tax bills to financial planning and business money moves (or money mistakes), we had so much to say on the matter, we had to split it up. More from Charlie: ⁠⁠⁠My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠The Salon Rebel Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠The Biz Tool Boutique: ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠The Nest Hair Boutique: ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Quit-Proof F...

In this two-part episode, I talk all things numbers with Vicky Krishnamurthy, director of Glide Accounting! From tax bills to financial planning and business money moves (or money mistakes), we had so much to say on the matter, we had to split it up. Stay tuned for part 2 next Friday 🥰 More from Charlie: ⁠⁠My Instagram: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠The Salon Rebel Instagram: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠The Biz Tool Boutique: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠The Nest Hai...

I needed a break from talking about social media...so here's some old-fashioned marketing techniques you may have forgotten about. Quit-Proof Front Desk⁠ More from Charlie: ⁠My Instagram: ⁠ ⁠The Salon Rebel Instagram: ⁠ ⁠The Biz Tool Boutique: ⁠ ⁠The Nest Hair Boutique: ⁠ ⁠Charlii E-Comm Brand

Get ready to hear some juicy and slightly unhinged money moves that I did in the early stages of my business to take it to the next level. And a sneak peak of my new digital tool, Quit-Proof Front Desk, launching soon that will change your business operations! Quit-Proof Front Desk More from Charlie: My Instagram: The Salon Rebel Instagram: The Biz Tool Boutique: The Nest Hair Boutique: Charlii E-...

The episode you were all waiting for...Chantelle from Viva La Blonde joins us in the studio to talk all about her experience with her salon being an overnight success on social media. And the rapid growth and challenges that came with that. We chat about influencer marketing, being a business owner and the difficulties and thoughts that come with owning a salon. Where you can find Chantelle: Chant...

What do I do when all hell breaks loose in my salon? Restructure and create new roles, of course! In this quick episode, I spill the tea on what I did to improve my salon operations after things got a little crazy, and highlight the importance of being an effective leader. More from Charlie: My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlii_thenesthairboutique/?hl=en The Salon Rebel Instagram: https...

Join us for a juicy episode with Renee from Salon Society! From Renee's journey toward being the success she is today to staying true to yourself in the landscape of social media, this 2 hour long episode dives into the nitty-gritty of utilising Instagram, specifically, as a hairdresser and salon owner. Renee gives us some spicy tips and examples on exactly how you can optimise your social med...

Summary In this solo episode, Charlie reflects on her week and shares her thoughts and experiences. She discusses feeling like she never accomplishes enough, the challenges of working in a windowless office, and the impact of perimenopause on her mental clarity. She also talks about the importance of hiring the right people for her salon and e-commerce brand, and the struggle of deciding whether t...

It's finally here... The second part of talkin' shop with Sharlene! Summary In this episode, Charlie and Sharlene delve into the intricacies of team management and entrepreneurship within the salon industry. They compare their approaches to managing sizable teams across multiple locations, highlighting the importance of effective communication and collaboration between salon owners. The di...

Summary In this solo podcast episode, Charlie discusses the importance of customer service in the hairdressing industry and the impact it has on both the salon team and clients. She shares personal stories of difficult client interactions and highlights the emotional toll it can take. Charlie emphasizes the need for support and communication within relationships, including marriage, and encourages...

I sit down with Sharlene Lee from Circles of Hair where she shares her journey from being an apprentice to owning two successful salons. We talk about the hardships of owning a salon, like salon walkouts, and how she overcame them. This is an episode you won't want to miss. Takeaways: Learn from your mistakes and turn them into opportunities for growth. Seek help and guidance when facing finan...

Summary In this episode, Skye from Avaia Hair discusses her journey of starting and expanding her salon amidst challenges such as economic downturns and team turnover. She emphasizes the importance of team culture and personal growth in overcoming these obstacles, along with strategies for incentivizing and celebrating team goals. Skye shares insights on supporting and empowering team members, set...

In this episode, Charlie shares insights from her visit to a leading salon in Australia and how it influenced her business strategies. She emphasizes the importance of seeking help and learning from others while putting ego aside. Charlie discusses boosting salon reputation through Google presence and reviews, utilizing communication tools like Slack, and having regular meetings to improve retail...

Summary: In this conversation, Charlie talks with Meghan, the CEO of PlushLocks, who shares her journey as a salon owner and the strategies she has implemented to build and manage a successful team. They touch upon the importance of regulation and standards, finding clarity in business focus, sharing knowledge and tools for success, learning from mistakes, and setting up for success. Meghan also a...

Summary In this episode, Charlie and Amber discuss team management and share their experiences and insights. They talk about the challenges of finding the right team members and the importance of setting high standards and red flags to look out for during the hiring process. They also discuss the dynamics of being a boss and whether they would want to work for themselves. Additionally, they share...

Summary In this conversation, Charlii interviews Nikki, multi franchise salon owner. They discuss the importance of recommending retail products to clients and the rebranding of Nikki's Hairhouse salons. Nikki shares her journey from dropping out of high school to becoming a successful business owner. They also touch on imposter syndrome and the power of authenticity in leadership and sales. Chapt...