Jamie Long & Harriet Thacker

What The Pluck?

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This is What The Pluck? The podcast where we discuss life in the beauty industry, the highs, the lows and everything in between. So pour yourself a drink and get ready to have a giggle with us. 

Author

Jamie Long & Harriet Thacker

Category

Arts

Podcast website

whatthpluck.buzzsprout.com

Latest episode

Jun 29, 2026

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Episodes

Navy Farm, with Rebecca Crawforth 25.09.2023

Send us a message We're back guys, Did you miss us? Season 4 is here and oh are we starting the season with bang! Navy has become one of the biggest profesional beauty brands and the absolute go to for tools. This global brand took the industry by storm and has no signs of slowing down. Rebecca recently opened Navy Farm and we got an exclusive look. so get comfy and listen in as we discuss al...

The 5am club 28.08.2023

Send us a message What The Pluckers? can you believe this is the final episode of season 3! This week we announce a Brow Award exclusive, share our latest tv obsession and of course discuss the dilemma of the week.  For the main course of this episode we're sharing our experience after taking part in the 5am club... was it worth it? what is the 5am club? would we do it again? well I guess you...

Doing it for the gram 21.08.2023

Send us a message What The pluckers? this week we're discussing the latest social media trends, from neon lamination products to glitter, confetti & plastic butterflies. Are they needed? are they adding anything to your treatment/ results or are they just for the gram? Listen in and find out our take. Oh and this weeks dilemma of the week is juicy & relatable. Don't forget to che...

It's all about your niche... or is it? 14.08.2023

Send us a message What do you get when you mix us, alcohol and a a debate... a cracking episode of  WTP? This week we fight our corners and discuss whether it's important to have a niche within the industry.  From discussing the pros and cons, How easy it is to build a name and brand through to upselling and cross treatment promotion. Don't forget to check out our season three sponsor, t...

Is it time to break up? 07.08.2023

Send us a message What The Pluckers? join us this week as we discuss client breakups and the 5 signs its time to break up with your client. As well as sharing this weeks dilemma of the week and oh its it a juicy one!  Don't forget to check out our season three sponsor, the amazing nouveaubeauty.com, the new house of professional beauty.  Use code WTP15 at checkout to get 15% off your next ord...

The truth is out there 31.07.2023

Send us a message In this weeks episode of What the Pluck? we introduce our new weekly dilemma feature, That's right each episode we will discuss a listeners dilemma, share our opinions, advice and thoughts and kicking us off we talk about buying & bad mouthing fellow beauty professional any why you should never be involved with this.  Then with the main meat this episode we are busting s...

The perks & pitfalls of friends & family discounts 24.07.2023

Send us a message We don't know about you guys but this is an ongoing struggle, from not knowing what to charge, having people take advantage through to charging different people different prices and getting completely lost in the transactions.  Listen in to this weeks episode of WTP? where we discuss friends & family discounts and loyalty. It's a sticky topic with not even us having...

Ask us anything 17.07.2023

Send us a message Tune in as we answer our listener questions. From what treatments we would never have, our career highlights and the possibility of multipule episodes of WTP? dropping weekly. Keep an eye out for our very special guest. Don't forget to check out our season three sponsor, the amazing nouveaubeauty.com, the new house of professional beauty. Nouveaubeauty.com is a brand-new onl...

How to become booked and busy 10.07.2023

Send us a message Join us for a special episode of WTP? all the way from Tenerife. That right we couldn't resist packing the mics and taking them on our holiday with us to record this special episode.  This week we talk about how you can become booked and busy but not in the way you'd expect... So get comfy, pour yourself a drink and listen in. Don't forget to check out our season t...

Is the beauty industry changing? 03.07.2023

Send us a message In this weeks episode of What The Pluck? we share our thoughts on the industry and how we feel it's changing as well as share your replies on how you guys feel its changing. We obviously get side tracked and discuss life updates but that's just us.  Don't forget to check out our season three sponsor, the amazing nouveaubeauty.com, the new house of professional beau...

Can you see us? 26.06.2023

Send us a message What The Pluckers! We are back. Welcome to season three of our podcast What The Pluck? After an extended break we are so excited to be back, so listen in as we give you a life update, catch up on business and salon life and have a chit-chat to ease ourselves back into podcasting.  With season three comes a new element to our podcast as we have now introduced video, that's ri...

Mums The word with Anne Thacker 17.04.2023

Send us a message The one we’ve been waiting for! As season 2 comes to an end- we thought we would save the best till last and bring you the iconic- Anne Thacker! “My Mum (Anne) has been in the hair and beauty industry for 53 years and owned her own businesses for 47! With 3 businesses now under her belt- she continues to inspire not only me but so many other daily! She has an unstoppable drive fo...

Let's talk laser with @laserawaygang_ 10.04.2023

Send us a message Let's talk laser! In this week's episode of WTP?  we are joined by Becky & Ruth from Laser Away and chat all things laser, setting up a business just after covid and transforming 1 home salon in to 4 locations. “Heeeey! We are LaserAway⚡️ Becky, the founder, and Ruth, who now co owns the Halifax and York branches. Listen in as we talk all about our journey. Hear ho...

Excuses, Excuses, Excuses 03.04.2023

Send us a message We asked and boy did you deliver! Listen in as we talk all about client excuses, the excuses we've used when we have messed up and read your hilarious responses to what excuses clients have used with you. Grab a drink, get the snacks, get comfy and prepare to belly laugh.  Don't forget season 2 is sponsored by the amazing  @nouveaulashesuk , and they have given us our o...

It's time to start retailing 27.03.2023

Send us a message Get ready to learn and laugh as we dive into the world of salon retailing. People in our industry usually shy away from retailing in salon however, it's a vital tool to help boost sales and the average customer spend. From product demos to customer service tips, product recommendations to sales strategies, we've got everything you need to know to take your salon busines...

Client expectations 20.03.2023

Send us a message We've got news! the client isn't always right. There we said it! In this week's fix of WTP? we discuss how to manage client expectations and ensure you are both on the same page. When it's okay to say no and how to ensure your getting the most out of your client when it comes to their consultation and requests. Don't forget season 2 is sponsored by the am...

Make Beauty Beautiful with @lrpro_browstudio 13.03.2023

Send us a message Listen in as we chat with Lucy from @lrpro_browstudio about all things cruelty free and vegan in beauty, we talk about how to  help you all become more aware about the products you use in salon, how they’re tested and what we’re putting on our clients (aswell as deciphering those misleading brands!) Lets join Lucy on her mission to make ‘beauty’ beautiful. Be sure to check out Lu...

Social Media with @AMC_Brows 27.02.2023

Send us a message In this week's episode of WTP? we're joined by #BrowBoss, social media sensation and all round BABE, Abbie.  “OH HEY GUYS AND GIRLS…I’m Abbie known as AMC Brows, And I am so so happy to be apart if this amazing podcast. I’ve only been in the industry for just over 3 years, however, I have seen my followers, content and social media blown up and in this episode of WTP? I...

Back to where it all started 20.02.2023

Send us a message Are you ready for story time?  In this week's fix of WTP? we go back to where it all started, how we got into the industry, what we would do if we weren't in the industry and share our secret fude from when we first met.  Support the show As always if your loving our podcast please give us a 5-star rating and leave us a cheeky review. Also, be sure to give us a follow:...

Brow Bossing with @TheBrowGeek 13.02.2023

Send us a message What the pluckers! This is a big one, in this episode of WTP? we have our very first guest.  That's right this week we are joined by the amazing Debbie, Debs is better known as The Brow Geek, and is a huge advocate of our amazing brow industry  Owner of the brow awards, the brow mag and over 25,000 students under her belt  what debs doesn’t know about brows and this industry...

We're Back... with more beauty horror stories. 06.02.2023

Send us a message We're back what the pluckers!  Buckle up and get ready for another season of absolute madness, motivation, inspo & laughs. We're kicking things off with another instalment of beauty horror stories! You guys loved it so much on season 1 that we just had to do another episode. ⁣ Support the show As always if your loving our podcast please give us a 5-star rating and l...

The Finale 16.12.2022

Send us a message Grab the tissues, it's going to be an emotional episode because it’s our last episode! But don't fear WTP? Season 1 may have come to an end but Season 2 is just around the corner 🙌🏽. Listen in as we share our stories from over the years of working on some very special VIPs, working backstage, on TV and at award shows.   Support the show As always if your loving our po...

You can never stop learning 09.12.2022

Send us a message Let's talk education, training and growing as a stylist. This week on WTP? we discuss the importance of continued education, share our tips for newbies wanting to join the beauty industry and some advice for those who get sent on training by their employer.  Support the show As always if your loving our podcast please give us a 5-star rating and leave us a cheeky review. Als...

Trendsetters 02.12.2022

Send us a message Disclaimer - we don’t mean to offend!  Listen in as we discuss trends that have skyrocketed over the past 12 months, the ones we love and the ones we want to leave in 2022. If you make it to the end, get ready for some listeners' Icks on men. You really don’t want to miss it! Support the show As always if your loving our podcast please give us a 5-star rating and leave us a...

Self care ain't selfish 25.11.2022

Send us a message In this episode of WTP? we discuss how to take some much needed 'you' time, give our tips when it comes to self care and share your responses on how you unwind.   So be sure to get those bottomless brunches, thai massage appointments and family time booked in! Support the show As always if your loving our podcast please give us a 5-star rating and leave us a cheeky revi...

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