Embracing Change and Continuous Hair Education with Long Hair Expert Sharon Blain
Any career path has a beginning, a middle and an end. For some people, that entire journey is a brief couple of years, and for almost everyone, there is a peak and then a gradual decline in passion, creativity and relevance.
But every so often, someone comes along whose career continues to evolve on an upward trajectory that spans a lifetime and influences many generations of hairdressers. Today's guest is long hair expert Sharon Blain, and she is one such person.
For almost 60 years, Sharon's career has thrived, but 2023 is the year of her ‘final world tour.' This year, for the last time, she will visit various cities across five continents to do what she does better than anyone: educate and inspire another generation of hairdressers in the art of dressing long hair!
So, if you haven't had the opportunity to attend one of Sharon's boot camps, now is probably your last chance. But whether you attend one or not, I hope you enjoy this very special episode I recorded eight years ago with a very special member of the hairdressing industry.
In this episode, we discuss:
- The importance of continuous education.
- The success that Sharon has achieved through her digital-focused marketing approach.
- The value in setting goals for yourself and embracing change.
And lots more!
In this Episode:
[02:36] The origin story and evolution of Sharon’s (nearly) 60-year career in the hairdressing industry.
[13:35] One of Sharon’s greatest skills.
[16:31] The reason for the ‘lazy’ era of hairdressing.
[19:24] Why continuous education is the key to a long and fruitful hairdressing career.
[21:48] Sharon’s biggest learning experience as a hairdresser.
[24:42] Examples of the types of people who have attended Sharon’s boot camps.
[27:25] Sharon’s incredibly successful approach to marketing.
[30:53] Goals that Sharon sets for herself (and almost always achieves) each year.
[34:33] Sharon’s thoughts on the keys to successfully leading a team.
[37:44] Financial challenges that Sharon has dealt with during her career and the lessons she has learned as a result.
[40:34] The importance of embracing change.
[42:16] What success means to Sharon.
[47:05] Practice, practice, practice!
[48:36] Sharon’s biggest inspirations and frustrations in the hairdressing industry.
[51:57] Some of the most memorable changes that Sharon has witnessed throughout her career.
[54:28] Defining moments in Sharon’s career and what she hopes to be remembered for.
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Special thanks to Sharon for sharing her story with me for this week’s episode.
Until next time!
Antony
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