Salon Industry Evolution with Mario Verrilli
My guest on today’s episode is Mario Verrilli, owner of the Onaré Salon in Mississauga, Ontario, and author of a book titled, ‘The Fall of the Hair Salon and What to Do About It: A Step-by-Step Guide to the Future of the Beauty Salon Industry.’
The salon industry is under constant reinvention, and Mario has many years of first-hand experience with the changes that are taking place. This has led him to learn the invaluable skill of “getting comfortable with being uncomfortable.”
In today’s podcast, we will discuss:
- Some of the challenges that the hair and beauty industry is facing
- The importance of creating clarity for your team’s career path
- The value of ongoing personal development…
And lots more!
In this Episode:
[01:54] A brief overview of Mario’s career trajectory to date.
[02:54] What motivated Mario to open his own salon.
[05:41] Messages that Mario wants to impart to others through his book, ‘The Fall of the Hair Salon and What to Do About It.’
[09:04] How the suite model is faring in Canada.
[13:33] The benefits of working for someone rather than owning your own salon.
[15:18] The business model at Onaré.
[16:34] Mario’s approach to people management.
[21:26] The experience Mario has had working with Gen Z’ers.
[25:37] “Communicating with empathy;” why Mario sees this as the key to good leadership.
[26:55] What Mario wishes he had done differently in his early days of being a salon owner.
[28:48] Mario’s personal development journey.
[31:37] Advice for people starting out their careers in the salon industry.
[34:16] Advice for people who have been salon owners for many years.
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Special thanks to Mario for sharing his insights with me for this week’s episode. Until next time!
Antony
Links and Resources:
Grow My Salon Business
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Onaré Salon
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Mario Virrelli