Thriving Stylist Podcast

The new year is just getting started, and I wanted to take a close look at social media and the big impact it can have on your business. From talking with my Best Year Yet VIP winners who recently won a one-hour coaching session with me, social media questions were common, which is why I really wanted to talk about it today. In this episode I'll run through the top social media platforms that are...

I'm so excited to have some company with me today on the podcast, as I'm joined by the amazing Monae Everett! Monae is a celebrity hair stylist, educator and the author of the incredible book, Get Out of Your Own Way! It's so rare that I meet somebody who I feel like is from my own heart, with her views on life, business and how to achieve everything you want. Get ready for this conversation with...

Today's topic comes from a question that one of our Thriver Society Insiders had, and it's something that I'm sure many (if not all!) of you have wondered about at one time or another in business. I'll be talking all about firing clients and eliminating or phasing out services in your business, so grab a pen and let's get to it ! If you're not already following us on Instagram, @thethrivingstylist...

How many of you would like to make social media a whole lot easier, and effective at the same time? Of course you would! That is why in today's episode I am so excited to be sharing with you my content batching formula, or "recipe."  It is my hope that it can make social media so much better for you and your business moving forward, so let's get cooking! If you're not already following us on Insta...

For today's show we're bringing back an episode that some of you may see as an oldie  but a goodie! Early in the Fall of 2020 I was given the incredible opportunity to work with the Modern Salon team and Kati Whitledge to co-create an interview about what the industry has experienced going through in 2020. We talked about the permanent and temporary shifts we've seen because of the pandemic, and w...

The word "scalability" is something that not all stylists or salon owners may know, but it absolutely is something you need to be aware of. So today I want to share more about scalability, and what it can look like for any stylist or salon owner that truly wants it. I will also be identifying some of the key indicators of what it takes to have a scalable business using the resources that we have a...

Today I have a very special interview with my new friend Laura Tolhoek of Essential HR! This conversation was such a reframe for me, and it showed me that human resources is so much more than just policies, procedures and handbooks. Whether you are a salon owner, a stylist looking to hire your first assistant or even a stylist planning to open up your own salon, Laura is here to share how you don'...

If you've been with me for a while now, you'll know that I've been hosting a goal setting workshop since 2015. I'll be the first to admit though that I am also a self-professed "goal hater" who thinks they can be discouraging. This has led me to creating my own methodology around goal setting, and in this episode, I'm diving a bit deeper into this philosophy. I'm going to reveal what you need to k...

We all know how social media is always evolving, and once you think you have it all figured out, it changes! That's why I'm dedicating this episode to the evolving social media trends I see happening as we head into a new year. In this episode I reveal how the behavior of users and consumers are dictating this evolution, what's changed on social media that you need to know about, the platforms to...

Have you completely lost your inspiration, or you're lost professionally in your day-to-day work and you're not sure what to even do right now? I have been in this place during several periods of my life, and I know for sure that if you're bored too you need to infuse something new and exciting into your work. I'll be sharing more about how you can do this today, and for more information on how yo...

You've asked for it, and I have the answer! Today I am interviewing one of my favorite Thrivers Society members of all-time, Lauren Mechanic. Lauren is a licensed cosmetologist, barber and makeup artist with over 16 years of experience in the industry. She's owned her own salon, has been an educator and has been involved in extensive volunteer activities. Most recently Lauren has decided to open a...

I'm so excited to be celebrating a major milestone today with you – 150 episodes of The Thriving Stylist Podcast! In this episode I'm talking about something that affects so many stylists, and that is rebuilding your business after moving to a new area. You're going to learn what you need to have in your marketing funnel and the crucial steps to follow before you go, so that you can hit the ground...

If you've been hanging with me for a while, you'll know that I love websites and I cannot lie! I truly believe that your website is the most important piece to your marketing funnel, but it is something that is so easy to put on the back burner. Your website is the biggest missing piece that can hold you back from attracting new clients, attracting new stylists, building your referral program or m...

You know that one of my favorite things to do is myth bust common misconceptions that exist in the industry, and one of them that has floating around for so long is about double booking. In this episode I'm going to speak the truth about this topic and give my thoughts on the risks of double booking, and why so many stylists continue to do this practice! If you're not already following us on Insta...

I am so excited today to be joined by someone I'm so proud to call my friend – the amazing Lori Harder! Lori is one of the most accomplished (yet humble!) women that I have ever met, and she is here to talk to us about powerful connections, honest relationships and how to navigate this in your life and business. Lori reveals so many great tips and strategies in this episode, and I'm just so glad t...

Get your notebooks ready, because I am coming in HOT this week by spilling secrets and dropping some major knowledge bombs! Yesterday I hosted two phenomenal masterclasses, and in case you missed it, this is your opportunity to get some of the golden nuggets from that training, as I didn't have enough time to go deep into some of the topics that I talk about here in this episode. If you'd like to...

Most stylists are looking for new clients during these times, but how do you go about finding these people? Today I'm revealing the three main types of clients that are out there, and by the end of this episode and you will know how to attract all three of them into your chair! I'm so excited for the masterclass I'll be hosting on Sunday, September 20th, 2020 and I want to see you there. All you h...

Today I'm answering a question submitted by one of my listeners, and let me tell you, this is going to be a highly actionable episode! During these trying times clients are feeling abandoned, because as stylists we aren't just a service provider to them. It goes much deeper than that, so in this episode I'm revealing how you can begin to revive your social media and gain back those clients who wer...

Since starting this podcast you've heard me talk about wealth and success as a stylist and entrepreneur, but today is a little bit different. I want to talk about my version of wealth and the pillars that make up the wealth in my life. As you'll hear it's not all about making more money though. Money and happiness are not intertwined, and you have to be wealthy in all four of the pillars I talk ab...

This episode is going to be one for the record books, and I think it's going to blow your mind! Today you're going to learn all about the different stylist archetypes, and to help you determine where you are at in your business and what you need to do to help you get where you want to be, I'm doing special. I'm releasing The 4 Stylist Archetype Framework , and to get started all you have to do is...

We all know that we're living in very unpredictable times, but I really wanted bring you my best predictions for our industry. In this episode I'll reveal what I believe is yet to come for our industry over the next three years, and where I think we're heading. Plus, you're going to hear why I'm so excited about the future opportunities that await stylists and salon owners. Get ready, because our...

If you're a regular listener of this podcast, you know I've been saying how this is a real incredible time of opportunity we're in right now for our industry. Not only is now the time to become the top stylist you've wanted to be, but there are other ways to expand your business in this industry that may not have been on your radar before the global pandemic arrived. No matter if you are in a stat...

This week I am talking about the elephant in the room, and it's a tough conversation to have but it needs to happen. I'm discussing what to do if you are thinking of leaving the industry, and with the times we're in, I know this topic is going to resonate with some listeners. You're going to hear what the post-pandemic numbers could look like for small businesses in the next year, the opportunitie...

This week I'm so excited because we are taking things to another level on the podcast! How would you like to have my trademarked system for building your marketing and retention funnels the right way? Yes that's right, I'm introducing the highly-actionable free guide that I'm actually pulling from the Thrivers Society vault (and releasing publicly for the very first time). In this guide I'll be wa...

I've been waiting to talk about something for quite some time on the podcast, and the day is finally here! I thought it was time to give a little love to the small-town hairstylists that are trying to build and grow a clientele, because as you know, it can be much to do this in a small town versus a big city! If you're not already following us on Instagram, @thethrivingstylist, what are you waitin...