Expect the Unexpected When Opening A Salon with Daniel Di Iorio
As Daniel Di Iorio has learned through the process of opening a new salon, life doesn’t always play out exactly the way we expect it to!
In my last conversation with Daniel, which took place in February 2023 (Episode 179), he shared his plans to relocate. In this episode, we do a deep dive into the aspects of the relocation that haven’t gone to plan and the valuable lessons that he has learned throughout the journey!
In the episode, we discuss:
- The importance of letting go of the things you can’t control
- Why we should always expect the unexpected
- The value in always being open to hiring…
And more!
In this Episode:
[02:21] The biggest lessons that Daniel has learned from the (challenging) experience of opening a new salon.
[07:52] The conditions of Daniel’s lease agreement at his current location.
[09:07] Preparation that Daniel has done in anticipation of moving to his new location.
[10:17] Emotions that Daniel felt during the negotiation process with his new landlords.
[12:57] Pros and cons of the delays that prevented Daniel from moving into his new location on the expected date.
[18:51] Daniel’s advice for how to handle unexpected obstacles.
[21:42] The recruiting challenge that Daniel recently faced.
[23:00] Why Daniel chose not to hire a senior for his new location (and the people who he did choose to hire).
[25:37] What Daniel sees as being his core purpose and the goal that he has for his career.
[31:44] Changes that Daniel has incorporated into his salon.
[32:43] Why Daniel charges for services in his salon the way he does.
[36:15] How much Daniel is expecting his new salon to cost.
[38:30] Daniel’s thoughts on what it takes to successfully work with family and close friends.
[42:14] Safety nets that Daniel is creating for himself.
[43:53] When Daniel expects his new salon to be open to the public and how he intends to manage the transition period.
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Special thanks to Daniel for sharing his insights with me for this week’s episode. Until next time!
Antony
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