Thriving Stylist Podcast

Are you thinking of going "all in" as a wedding stylist? If you are, what are things that you need to know to do it? In this episode I'm revealing how to start building a successful team and business that will eventually allow you to step away from behind the chair of your salon, all while creating opportunities for other up and coming bridal stylists. If you're not already following us on Instagr...

We are living in this amazing era in digital marketing where anything is possible, and it is allowing us to truly be a self-made success. However, as humans we are designed to want more and today I am going more in depth as a follow up to my recent episode, Finding Your "What's Next?" If you're not already following us on Instagram, @thethrivingstylist, what are you waiting for? This is where I sh...

Marketing strategies are not created equal, and I see so many salon owners spinning their wheels when it comes to promoting their services. With so many different ways to do this, how do we know what works and what doesn't? In this episode I'll be sharing both the active and passive marketing strategies available, and revealing the pros and cons of each so you can make the best decisions for your...

Having difficult conversations with your styling team or salon owner is hard, but they don't have to be. Ultimately we all want the same result, and in today's episode I'm sharing tips and tricks that will allow you to communicate in the most effective way with your co-workers. If you're not already following us on Instagram, @thethrivingstylist, what are you waiting for? This is where I share pro...

Are you looking to build the perfect salon team, but you're not sure how to do it or where to even start? In today's episode I'll be sharing tips and strategies for creating a team and culture in your salon, because when your dream team that fits in line with your culture you'll be well on your way to success. If you're not already following us on Instagram, @thethrivingstylist, what are you waiti...

Why is it that some people become really successful, yet so why many more people do not reach their potential? It's all about the stories we're telling ourselves, and in this episode I'll share how you can change yours at any time so that you can reach any goal that you desire. If you're not already following us on Instagram, @thethrivingstylist, what are you waiting for? This is where I share pro...

Looking to outsource your social media, but you're not sure how to go about doing this? Don't worry, because in this episode I'm sharing my 7 steps to outsourcing social media that will help point you in the right direction! 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...

Confession: this is probably one of my favorite episodes I've ever recorded, and I'm so excited to share it with you! Today I'm speaking with my good friend Mel Abraham, someone who has helped me tremendously in my life (both personally and professionally). I asked Mel to come on this week to talk about his four keystone relationships that every entrepreneur should have. When he originally shared...

Today I am answering an email I received from a new salon owner about the struggles she faces, and I know that all you new salon owners can relate to these ones. We'll look at how to see these common struggles coming, face them and then navigate through the challenges. In this episode I'll be revealing how you can move through your struggles, with a clear direction and vision in mind. If you're no...

Have you ever been on the cusp of a really big business decision, and wondered if you made the right choice? Maybe you're thinking of leaving your salon and opening your own space, thinking of becoming an educator or even leaving the industry all together? Are you wondering if you're just being impulsive, or if you're trusting your own intuition? On today's show I'm excited to bring you my "real l...

We should always be striving for more, and today I wanted to dedicate this episode to helping you find out "what's next" for you in this industry. 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 my audience. You're not going to...

In this episode we are talking all things social media and we're going to get your social media game in check! I'll be talking about how you can analyze your strategy, figure out where your failures are and then strive for maximum engagement and value. 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, a...

Today's topic is going to be a little bit different. I get a lot of questions from people asking me how to create more of a work/life balance, since a lot of stylists are looking to get away from working nights and weekends. This can affect how we should up as parents, and I can speak to the resulting guilt around this because I experience it. I decided to get a little help from my friend, Sarah B...

Today's episode is an inspiring one, as I'm interviewing my friend Rachael Holton. Rachael is an amazing stylist who I first met through my Thrivers Society program and later in person at my Hairstylist Business Building Retreat last year. Rachael is an absolute powerhouse and incredible businessperson who has transformed her business so much in the past year, and you'll hear how she did it. In th...

It might be hard to believe, but today's most successful stylists have pain points too! Today I am going to talk about the challenges that they're facing and share with you how you can avoid the major roadblocks you may encounter while growing your own business. If you're not already following us on Instagram, @thethrivingstylist, what are you waiting for? This is where I share pro tips every sing...

A few weeks ago I released an episode with my best for advice for people who want to be successful salon owner and stylists. Since then, you guys have been reaching out wondering how to find a mentor and a mentor that suits you, because mentors can play a big part in your success. Today we are talking about what that process of finding a mentor can look like, what it can do for your business, and...

As an entrepreneur, how do you get the motivation to take the leaps of faith you need to get your business to the next level? Where do you find the drive to do this? Today I'm sharing some things that I do that have helped me grow the business I have built for myself! If you're not already following us on Instagram, @thethrivingstylist, what are you waiting for? This is where I share pro tips ever...

Recently I have been thinking about what the difference is between mega-successful people and people that are struggling to get to where they want to be. I realized it is not about money, your background, a Facebook post or hashtags. In this episode I am going to share what you need to do, or the shifts you need to make in your life to make things happen. If you're not already following us on Inst...

In the hairstylist industry there are a lot of misconceptions about what is legal and what is not when it comes to paying your stylists. There are a lot of new compensation plans coming into the industry, and likewise a lot that are being phased out. Listen to this episode to learn more about your options on how to compensate your hairstylists! If you're not already following us on Instagram, @the...

Today we are doing the first of a two-episode series on money and pay structure and what the differences are when renting a booth or working for commission. There is no right answer here, but you need to build your business around your life goals. 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...

Why is it that in our industry we feel the need or the obligation to discount for our clients? Why do hair stylists have such a hard time charging their worth? Today I am going to talk to you about why we do not charge for our value and offer exercises that can break this habit – today! If you're not already following us on Instagram, @thethrivingstylist, what are you waiting for? This is where I...

I recently looked back on my professional journey and I realized how much value I could give if I just opened up and shared the "not so great" moments along the way. In this episode I want to share with you the major mistakes I made on my journey which cost me time, money and confidence. I hope that it can help you avoid the same! If you're not already following us on Instagram, @thethrivingstylis...

We need to carve out the time for building inspiration, and what happens if you let your inspiration tank drain? Every single part of your business is affected! Today I am going to talk about the system I put in place in my own business, and how breaking my business down into seasons totally transformed my year. If you're not already following us on Instagram, @thethrivingstylist, what are you wai...

If you're listening to this podcast and saw the title of today's episode, there's a good chance you're looking for ways to grow your business online. Today I am going to share the social media strategies that you need to know to grow your clientele or business using Instagram or Facebook! If you're not already following us on Instagram, @thethrivingstylist, what are you waiting for? This is where...

Today I am bringing you another amazing Thriving Stylist Spotlight, and I'm talking to my friend Callie McWhirter. I met Callie almost two years ago through my Thrivers Society program that she joined as a brand new stylist (actually she was still in cosmetology school at the time)! Callie knew that she needed some kind of guidance as far as how to build a real strong clientele right from the star...