Thriving Stylist Podcast

I recently had a listener of the podcast reach out and ask a burning question about being locked in to a non-compete clause, and what that means for her and her professional career. So I thought today I would dive deep into this topic and give you all the real deal on non-competes, contracts and licenses! If this episode resonated with you, let me know. Take a screenshot and tag me on Instagram, @...

I'm back today with another really fun book breakdown and review! In this episode I am diving deep into The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups by Daniel Coyle. This book is stellar and I'm not exaggerating when I say it has been a total gamer changer for me. The pressure to be an incredible leader is higher than ever, so you'll need to show up as a true leader in your business....

Are you working a passion business or a hobby business? How do you even know which one you have? For today's episode my purpose is to help you acknowledge what you have, what you want, and how to get to there! I'll be giving you a quiz, along with what to look for to answer these questions. So are you ready to geek out with me on this stuff? Let's go! If this episode resonated with you, let me kno...

Today we're doing something different on the podcast, and I think you're going to love it! I'm pulling back the curtain and sharing with you a little behind-the-scenes of a conversation that I had with my amazing friend, Rachel Perry. Rachel is an accountability and goal achievement coach, and we talk all things productivity, mom guilt, overwhelm and more!  If this episode resonated with you, let...

We all have to deal with emotional feelings around money that are setting us back in business, whether you realize it or not. Today I am talking about structural shifts around money, and taking you through the 7 top mistakes that stylists and salon owners are making today! If you're not already following us on Instagram, @thethrivingstylist, what are you waiting for? This is where I share pro tips...

It blows my mind to hear some of the big myths that exist today with social media, and the mistakes I see entrepreneurs making online because of them. Today I'm going to be sharing the 7 biggest myths and mistakes I see (plus a bonus one or two!), and I'll explain how you can avoid them in order to use online platforms to build and grow your business. If you're not already following us on Instagra...

In your professional and personal life, you've most likely faced judgment from others. Would you like to be more confident and empowered in these situations? My special guest today is my good friend Rachel Luna, and we go down a lot of rabbit holes in this one! Rachel is a life and confidence coach and she shares her personal journey into coaching, the lessons she's learned over the years and the...

Have you ever said, "I just need a break?" If so, what I have to share today can help. I'm talking about the four R's that you have to push through in order to make progress in your life and business. In this episode I am going to identify how you may be using temporary solutions instead of permanent problems, and uncover how this cycle will continue if you don't learn to work through what you're...

Today I'm tackling a topic you've been asking me to talk about for a long time now. Having tough conversations with clients can be very difficult, not to mention awkward. In this episode I'll be providing you with not only the tools you'll need, but the exact wording I would use to handle four common situations that hair stylists will face! Have a question that you'd like answered? Tag me, @britts...

Today's special episode features my good friend Colin Boyd. Colin is part of the same mastermind group that I'm in, and he's been incredibly influential in the way that I educate and teach all of my information. In fact, I consider Colin to be one of my secret weapons! In this episode you'll hear him talk about how to be a more effective salon leader and educator, as well as the ways that you can...

I have a confession…I'm a book-reading addict, and in this episode I'm going to do something a bit different around this fact. Recently I read a book that had a profound impact on me called The One Thing, by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan, and today I'm going to break it down for you. You'll hear me highlight the key points and what I took from the book, and if you enjoy me doing this type of episode...

There are a lot of misconceptions about the two different models of commission-based stylist and booth rental stylist, and today I am going to help you decide which one is better for YOU. As you'll hear, it really all comes back to what you want and what are your ultimate goals in this industry. If you're not already following us on Instagram, @thethrivingstylist, what are you waiting for? This is...

I am SO excited to be bringing this episode to you! Our special guest is my good friend Tiffany Lee Bymaster (AKA Coach Glitter), a former makeup artist and personal stylist turned high-end branding and video marketing coach. In this episode Tiffany talks about her journey transitioning to an educator, how we can all use online video to enhance our brand, and her top secrets for leveling up our bu...

Are we approaching our goals from the wrong angle? What If I told you there is a powerful approach that you can take that will get you well on your way to achieving your goals, starting today? In this episode I am going to talk about "Be. Do. Have," and you'll hear why it is truly the secret of getting everything you want out of this industry! If you're not already following us on Instagram, @thet...

Today I'm wrapping up our 4-part series on making the move, by sharing how to transition out of your current salon in the most graceful and successful way possible. Even though you may be looking forward to the next step in your journey, not everyone is going to be doing the same. Navigating that awkward period before you actually leave, retaining your guests and not burning bridges in the process...

I'm really excited to be talking about salon interviews in this episode, because they are so important for both the stylist and the salon owner. That is why I'll be sharing my thoughts from the perspective of both parties, so whether you are looking to join a team or grow one of your own, you'll know what to be looking for in the interview process. If you're not already following us on Instagram,...

How do you know when it's time to leave your salon? This can be a tough question to answer, but we're going there today as we are continue our series on this topic! Get ready, because I am going to go through some "check yourself before you wreck yourself" moments, and then give you some key indicators of when (and why) it just might be time for you to leave your salon. If you're not already follo...

Happy salon owners equal happy stylists! In this episode we are going to go through a checklist of what stylists should be looking for, and what salon owners should be striving to achieve, so that everyone involved is successful. If you're not already following us on Instagram, @thethrivingstylist, what are you waiting for? This is where I share pro tips every single week, along with winning strat...

In this very special episode I'm interviewing my go-to photographer, Morgan Kennedy. As you'll hear, not only is she amazing, but she doesn't hold anything back! Today Morgan shares her social media photography tips that can be applied by hairstylists just using our smartphones, what to do if we're looking to bring a professional photographer into our business, how to style ourselves if we're sett...

In order to become a high performer, you must choose to do the hard work, to go the extra mile, and do to the things no one else wants to do so you can have the life you want. In this episode I am going to talk about the habits of the high performers I surround myself with, and the lessons we can all learn from them. If you're not already following us on Instagram, @thethrivingstylist, what are yo...

Every day, every single move we make is a choice, and today I'm sharing the 8 choices that we make as stylists and salon owners that can have a profound impact on your business! If you're not already following us on Instagram, @thethrivingstylist, what are you waiting for? This is where I share pro tips every single week, along with winning strategies, testimonials and amazing breakthroughs from m...

You've probably heard of Yelp, a tool that millions of consumers use to research online reviews of your company. Like it or not, it is here to stay and consumers are using it. In this episode I'll be taking a deep dive into how we can manage and take control of our Yelp pages. Trust me, this is something that all entrepreneurs need to take advantage of! If you're not already following us on Instag...

Today I am going to talk about something that was requested by one of my Thrivers. We all know how having a great relationship with your clients makes your business thrive, but what happens when you enter the "friend zone" with them? In this episode I'll talk about how this situation could be affecting your business, and how to get out of it now! If you're not already following us on Instagram, @t...

Ever wonder what really separates the successful people in this industry from everyone else? Today we are talking about the skills and techniques that the top stylists and salons are applying to their business in order to be successful (and sustainable)! If you're not already following us on Instagram, @thethrivingstylist, what are you waiting for? This is where I share pro tips every single week,...

We all know that being an entrepreneur and chasing our dreams can come at a cost, and today I am revealing the relationship and family sacrifice that no one talks about on the road to success. If you're not already following us on Instagram, @thethrivingstylist, what are you waiting for? This is where I share pro tips every single week, along with winning strategies, testimonials and amazing break...