Education

Episode 159

I'm currently doing a monthly series of Facebook live interviews on behalf of John Paul Mitchell Systems. And both the guests and the content have been great, so I am also repurposing them as my weekly podcasts.

The first one is today's episode where I spoke with Clinton Norris and Lucas Doney who, along with Clinton's wife Lauren, are salon and school owners in San Diego. 

They are also extremely nice people who have some interesting insights into the salon of today!

I know you will enjoy this episode where we discuss:

• Changing salon business models 
• Business in a post-Covid world
• Generational changes
• Life as an educator…

And lots more!

In this Episode:

[03:17] Origins of the name of Clinton, Lucas, and Lauren’s salon and creative space; Citizen. 

[05:22] Unique elements that make Citizen more than just a regular salon.

[07:29] Lucas, Clinton, and Lauren’s approach to curating their creative space. 

[10:45] The very effective hybrid business model that is utilized at Citizen. 

[15:23] How they have built a healthy team culture at Citizen. 

[22:34] An explanation of the tiered rental system at Citizen. 

[29:50] Desires and expectations of new generation hairdressers.

[37:23] The core values of Citizen. 

[40:58] Experimentation that has characterized Citizen’s first few years in business.

[42:51] How Paul Mitchell has influenced the way Clinton and Lucas approach their work. 

[47:09] Why the percentage of Citizen’s revenue that comes from retail is very high.  

[51:40] Exploring the educational component of Lucas and Clinton’s working lives. 

[56:22] Clinton and Lucas share their thoughts on how new generation hairdressers are changing the industry. 

 

Thanks so much for joining me this week. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! 

They do matter in the rankings of the show and help other people find my podcast. 

I also love to hear what’s been helpful and what you love about the podcast! Just click here to review, scroll to the bottom, tap “Ratings and Reviews” tap to rate with 5 stars and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favourite part of the podcast is. Thank you for your support!

Special thanks to Clinton and Lucas for sharing their insights with me for this week’s episode. Until next time!

 

Antony

 

Links and Resources:

Grow My Salon Business 

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Citizen

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VARSITY Hair Education

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Clinton Norris

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Lucas Doney

Instagram

Episode 151

Over the last 20 years, salon hair fashion has predominantly been focused on colour and styling, whereas the ’60s to the ’90s were the era of the haircut. 

Many young hairdressers today are terrified about the thought of ‘cutting’ unless it's taking the ends off long hair and many salon owners say that they just can’t find stylists who have the technical and creative skills to cut hair well.

My guest on today's Podcast is Ben Brown, who has built a very successful cutting education company and although based in the UK, works in many countries teaching the art and science of what makes a great haircut.

In today’s podcast, we discuss:

• Why opening a salon isn’t for everyone
• Starting an online education company
• Teaching technique and suitability

And lots more!

In this Episode:

[02:37] Ben shares an overview of his personal, educational, and professional life. 

[05:49] The character trait that has been key to Ben’s success. 

[09:02] Ben shares what drew him to hairdressing. 

[12:12] What drove Ben to open his own salon, and then close it after 6 years. 

[21:23] Ben’s top pieces of advice for anyone interested in opening a salon.  

[24:54] Where Ben’s journey as a cutting educator began.

[30:18] The misconception that Ben had about education in the salon industry before he entered the space. 

[33:56] How Ben’s education business is structured. 

[36:41] Factors that Ben believes make someone a good hair cutter.

[39:18] The main goal that Ben aims to achieve through his role as an educator. 

[45:29] Ben’s approach to teaching suitability. 

[02:34] Why current changes taking place in the salon industry aren’t negatively impacting Ben’s company.

[55:52] Advice for finding models on whom to practice cutting short hair. 

[59:52] The multitude of resources offered by Ben’s online education company.  

[1:03:39] Why Ben does what he does. 

 

Thanks so much for joining me this week. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! 

They do matter in the rankings of the show and help other people find my podcast. 

I also love to hear what’s been helpful and what you love about the podcast! Just click here to review, scroll to the bottom, tap “Ratings and Reviews” tap to rate with 5 stars and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favourite part of the podcast is. Thank you for your support!

Special thanks to Ben 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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Bbeducation

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The episode mentioned with Paul Stafford Episode 115

 

Episode 133

I always think it’s important to dream. To want a better life for yourself and your family and importantly to have the courage and the grit to step into the unknown and see where it leads you.

My guest on today's Podcast is one such person, her name is Sally Rogerson and her hairdressing journey started out in a small town in the north of England and after a fascinating and varied career 30 years later she is the proud owner of SR Academy which is a hairdressing education company based in Scottsdale Arizona.

In today's episode we discuss:

• Sally's hairdressing journey and the lessons she’s learnt along the way.
• Life-changing moments… and…
• How education is changing

And lots more!

 

In this Episode:

[00:55] Learn about my next guest, Sally Rogerson. 

[02:11] Sally shares a bit about her backstory and how she got involved in hair. 

[05:02] Does she miss anything about her younger years? 

[05:53] Was she always focused on the education piece? 

[07:03] What was the transition from London to L.A. like? 

[08:29] Has she ever considered having a salon of her own? 

[09:34] Was there one particular moment that pushed her to create her education business? 

[14:20] Where does her comfort with change come from? 

[17:55] Sally retells a story from her early days in the United States. 

[21:37] Why Scottsdale? 

[24:59] Learn about SR Academy. 

[28:20] What is it that makes a good teacher in cosmetology? 

[32:47] How can you tell if someone will be a good hairdresser? 

[34:53] The ways her view of fashion and cosmetology has changed through the years. 

[38:44] How social media has impacted her business and career. 

[42:16] What influence has social media had on education overall?

[44:51] In what ways will the switch toward freelancing change the education space? 

[50:25] Sally’s insights on apprenticeship versus beauty school. 

[55:55] One of the biggest struggles in the industry is that people finish school and then quit the industry.

[56:46] Why Sally wishes she was better at the business part. 

[58:42] Connect with Sally. 

[59:56] Sally’s final words for everyone in the industry. 

 

Thanks so much for joining me this week. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! 

They do matter in the rankings of the show and help other people find my podcast. 

I also love to hear what’s been helpful and what you love about the podcast! Just click here to review, scroll to the bottom, tap “Ratings and Reviews” tap to rate with 5 stars and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favourite part of the podcast is. Thank you for your support!

Special thanks to Sally for sharing her insights with me for this week’s episode. Until next time!

 

Antony

 

Links and Resources:

Grow My Salon Business 

Website | Facebook | Instagram

 

Sally Rogerson

Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Email 

 

SR Academy

Website | Instagram

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Episode 132

Many hairdressers aspire to be educators. And over the last few years, due to the rapid growth in social media, and more recently with a little help from Covid, there has been an explosion of people jumping online and getting into the educator space.

Some of them are obviously a lot better than others. So, what is it that sets educators apart? And what are the skills and mindset that a salon stylist needs to develop if they want to succeed as an educator? 

My guest on today's Podcast is Chris Moody; hairdresser and educators’ educator.  

In today’s podcast we discuss:

• What makes a good teacher
• The biggest mistake that educators make
• How education is changing
• How we need to ‘learn to learn’ in the online space…

And lots more!

 

In this Episode:

[02:33] Chris’s two different roles within the salon industry.  

[04:28] Reasons that Chris loves working behind the chair, which he has been doing since he was 16 years old. 

[07:55] Where Chris’s interest in becoming an educator originated, and what his journey in this field has looked like to date.  

[13:06] Chris’s thoughts on the evolution in online education that has taken place since the pandemic began.

[16:38] How to determine whether a teacher has been successful in educating their students. 

[18:08] An explanation of what ChrisCamp is, and what you can expect to learn as an attendee.

[19:36] The biggest mistake that educators make, according to Chris. 

[22:33] Some of the key characteristics that make a great teacher.  

[26:51] Pros and cons of using social media for educational purposes.  

[31:26] What Chris believes education is going to look like in the future. 

[35:00] Strategies to make online sessions more immersive and enjoyable for participants. 

[42:29] Chris’s biggest frustrations with his fellow educators. 

[45:09] Examples of how to alter your teaching approach to suit different generations of students, and three things that you should make clear to your students before any lesson.

[47:38] Impacts of social media on the education sector. 

[49:18] A concern that Chris has about the increase of independent salons. 

[51:27] What Chris wishes he was better at, and the self-improvement work he is currently doing. 

 

Thanks so much for joining me this week. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! 

They do matter in the rankings of the show and help other people find my podcast. 

I also love to hear what’s been helpful and what you love about the podcast! Just click here to review, scroll to the bottom, tap “Ratings and Reviews” tap to rate with 5 stars and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favourite part of the podcast is. Thank you for your support!

 

Special thanks to Chris 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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Chris Moody

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ChrisCamp

Website

Episode 121

Gianni Scumaci was born into a hairdressing family, with a mother who was a hairdresser and a father who was a barber, the hairdressing ‘gene' was in his blood right from the start.

Living above the barbershop he was introduced into the world of hair as a young boy sweeping the floor and cutting hair from the age of ten.

Today, Gianni is quite simply one of the very best haircutters there is.

One of the things that make Gianni stand out is that not only is he good with his hands, he also has a great mind and is able to articulate and inspire hairdressers everywhere with his humility, enthusiasm and passion for the craft.

In this episode we discuss:

• The importance of nurturing creativity
• The number 1 ingredient when it comes to suitability.
• Why it's important to have pride in being a hairdresser

And lots more!

In this Episode:

[01:45] An introduction to today’s guest: Gianni Scumaci.

[04:43] How Gianni defines creativity and suitability.

[07:25] Gianni explains why aesthetic suitability is of little interest to him.

[09:47] What it means to “read between the lines” and “listen to what’s not being said,” according to Gianni.

[12:30] Gianni reviews his process for teaching hairdressers how to give more effective consultations.

[14:41] Learning to read someone while working with mannequin heads.

[16:50] Teaching people with varying backgrounds and learning styles is like nurturing plants in a garden.

[18:40] Here are a couple of takeaways salon owners can use to nurture the talent on their own teams.

[20:20] Ruling by fear is not how Gianni managed his salon.

[22:15] Gianni tells a story about a soiree that had everyone in the salon put their names in a hat, draw names, and do haircuts in the style of the names that were drawn.

[24:50] How working under pressure nurtures Gianni’s own creativity.

[27:35] Bringing out the best in a woman’s looks, in Gianni’s opinion.

[30:15] The way a woman walks with a haircut is so much more different than how she looks with it.

[31:41] We learn who inspires Gianni creatively.

[34:22] Gianni discusses how the Italian aesthetic influences his work in fashion and beauty.

[37:40] This is what Gianni learned as a hairdresser working in the editorial realm of the beauty industry.

[39:54] What Gianni learned during his first ten years as a professional versus his second and third decades.

[41:10] Why Gianni believes he’s always belonged with photographers.

[43:45] Gianni reveals how he developed “his eye” as it applies to hair styling.

[45:48] The importance of collaboration.

[48:50] This is what it takes to be a good hairdresser, in Gianni’s perspective.

[50:13] What Gianni learned out of the salon versus what he learned in the salon.

[53:09] Gianni digs deep into how his technique evolved.

[55:30] Gravitating to the people whose influence Gianni wants is key.

[56:43] Antony talks about Gianni’s work as being balanced, soft, and beautiful.

[57:54] Gianni touches on the importance of awards.

[1:00:12] The importance of GS Online.

[1:01:50] The origin of GS Online.

[1:04:32] Gianni is passionate about the value of hairdressers in society.  Here’s why.

[1:06:37] Hairdressers fulfil a social function on a par with everyone else.

[1:09:20] What it takes to be a successful hairdresser.

[1:10:21] Antony wraps up the conversation.

 

Thanks so much for joining me this week. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated!

They do matter in the rankings of the show and help other people find my podcast.

I also love to hear what’s been helpful and what you love about the podcast! Just click here to review, scroll to the bottom, tap “Ratings and Reviews” tap to rate with 5 stars and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favourite part of the podcast is. Thank you for your support!

Special thanks to Gianni Scamuci 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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Gianni Scumaci

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Episode 120

Although most of us started in the same place—meaning after beauty school or an apprenticeship—the next step is to be a stylist in a salon.

For some people, they will then spend their entire career building up a loyal clientele and the great relationships and friendships that come with it.

But for others, they move into different paths in the industry, whether it’s as an editorial stylist or an educator, or perhaps into the product side of the business.  There are many opportunities should you wish to pursue them.

My guest on today’s Podcast is Mike Karg, and although Mike started out on a traditional path, he’s worked in multiple roles and countries—from salon-based stylist to platform artist, to photographic work, to being an educator and product developer.

In this episode we discuss:

• The options that a hair-dressing career gives you if you want to pursue them
• Why working in more than one salon has become a thing
• And what it takes to develop your own scissor line

And lots more!

In this Episode:

 

[03:15] An overview of today’s guest, Mike Karg.

[06:00] How Mike managed to start a career with a move to Los Angeles in the early 90s.

[08:10] Mike’s decision to start working with photographers to build his portfolio and clientele.

[10:30] How Mike hustled and grew his client base.

[12:24] What made Mike leave Los Angeles to start again fresh in New York.

[15:15] Balancing the pursuit of editorial photography in New York with independent work in salons.

[17:47] Traveling between two places to support a career is becoming a thing today, but Mike was doing it years before the age of social media.

[20:25] The practicalities of religiously travelling and living between two places, according to Mike.

[22:38] The key to expanding work to six salons in the United States.

[24:59] Scheduling appointments and proactive communications helped ensure clients knew when Mike was in town.

[26:30] Mike describes what ignited his passion for platform work.

[28:36] Advantages of dry haircutting, in Mike’s opinion.

[30:20] What it takes to create a new line of scissors.

[33:10] A brief history of the longevity of shears.

[35:05] The innovative changes that Mike implemented in his shears to make them stand out from everything else on the market.

[38:10] What are the biggest parts of Mike’s business?

[39:15] The launch of PERFECT styling products.

[41:46] Advice from Mike for anyone with ideas about inventing their own salon tools, methods, or products.

[44:30] It’s not about coming in with a bang.  It’s about coming in with something that’s really good that you really use and makes your life easier.

[47:11] Mike explains why he never opened his own salon.

[49:26] Mike and Antony discuss the wrong reasons to open a salon.

[51:15] How COVID-19 has impacted Mike’s businesses, and what Mike sees as the future of education post-COVID.

[53:22] Digital education is valuable, but Mike believes it will never replace in-person education.

[55:00] Mike shares his thoughts on the changing business models we see in the industry today.

[57:55] Mike reveals what he believes is his biggest strength and what he wishes he could do better.

[1:00:10] How can people connect with Mike?

 

Thanks so much for joining me this week. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated!

They do matter in the rankings of the show and help other people find my podcast.

I also love to hear what’s been helpful and what you love about the podcast! Just click here to review, scroll to the bottom, tap “Ratings and Reviews” tap to rate with 5 stars and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favourite part of the podcast is. Thank you for your support!

Special thanks to Mike 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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Mike Karg

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Episode 045

Meaning that you don’t have to reinvent the wheel. Instead, find someone else who has already succeeded at what you want to do and emulate what they did!

Learn to think how they think. Copy how hard they work. Put the hours in that they put in. Understand the sacrifices that they have made along the way. The rejections and disappointments they have had along the way. And if you do all that, there is a good chance that you will succeed too!

Success in any form doesn’t come easy, but oftentimes we see someone who has succeeded and we want to be them. We want their knowledge, we want the respect they have and the lifestyle that goes with it.

But what we don’t see are the years of hard work, the learning and sacrifices that have gone into making them who they are.

My guest on today's podcast is Lesley Jennison, I have known Lesley since she was 16 and fast forward to today she has become one of the most respected hair colourists and educators in the world.

In today’s podcast we will discuss:

• Training and the importance of discipline and mastering the fundamentals.
• Pricing of salon services by time.
• Using social media effectively.

In This Episode:

[01:54] Lesley, welcome to the show!

[02:22] Lesley shares her background in the hairdressing industry.

[03:42] She speaks about the mentors that have impacted her career.

[05:36] Did you always want to specialize in colour?

[08:34] Lesley discusses what makes a good colourist.

[09:41] What part of the training that you had set you up for the career you have today?

[12:28] Lesley shares why learning the fundamentals and having discipline are the building blocks of being a great colourist.

[16:24] Taking the time to master the fundamentals can make all the difference.

[20:27] What do you think the future of education looks like?

[23:14] Lesley speaks about what she wishes she could do better.

[26:17] Antony believes that COVID-19 has made it imperative for people to grasp technology and embrace how it can help their businesses.

[29:30] How has social media affected your business?

[32:14] Lesley shares how much time she spends on social media each day.

[33:51] Lesley speaks about the pricing per half hour model for colour she had in her previous salon.

[37:38] What do hairstylists need to do to compete with the home hair colour movement that is happening now?

[40:20] Lesley discusses how she stays relevant in the industry after all these years.

[42:30] Lesley shares how blown away she was when she went to Saudi Arabia and saw how they run their salons.

[44:12] After 33 years in the industry, how do you overcome obstacles that stand in your way?

[47:13] Lesley shares some final thoughts for the listeners.

[47:29] Thank you so much for being on the show!

Thanks for listening!

Thanks so much for joining me this week. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons at the side or bottom of this post.

Also, I’d love it if you’d leave an honest review for The Grow My Salon Business Podcast. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show and help other people find my podcast. I also love to hear what’s been helpful! Just click here to review, Click through to ‘Listen on apple podcasts’ scroll to the bottom, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favourite part of the podcast is. Thank you!

And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on Apple or Google to get automatic updates.

Special thanks to Lesley Jennison for sharing her words of wisdom with me for this week’s episode. Until next time!

Links and Resources

Find Lesley

Lesley Jennison

Billi Currie Forty Seven Chiltern St

@lesliejennison

Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest

@thehairhistorian

Instagram

Episode 029

One of the things I love about this industry is the opportunities that there are for people to evolve into different areas of hairdressing if they wish to.

Don’t get me wrong; there is absolutely nothing wrong with being 100% focused behind the chair as a stylist or a colourist and building up a salon clientele. Or maybe even opening up your own salon.

But for some people, their journey takes them in other directions as an educator, or to various other opportunities within product companies.

My guest today is one of those people. His name is Colin Caruso, and he is the owner of Caru Salon in New Jersey and is now also Artistic Director of Professional Hair Color for John Paul Mitchell Systems.

In today’s podcast, we will discuss:

• The importance of doing effective colour consultations and what that entails.
• How to price your colour services and what you need to factor in.
• How the home hair colour market is impacting on your salon business and what you need to do to compete.
• ‘Style Trip’ and the importance of storytelling

In This Episode:

[01:26] Welcome to the show, Colin!

[01:48] Colin discusses his family, background, and what his priorities are.

[02:49] Colin describes his job at John Paul Mitchell Systems and what it involves.

[04:45] How do you balance owning a salon, being an educator, travelling, and your family?

[07:26] Colin believes that balance is all about asking yourself what you are looking for and what is essential.

[09:34] What advice would you give someone who wants to own a salon, be an educator, and how to balance it all?

[11:50] Colin speaks about being in his salon a couple of days a week and the fact that he still has a few clients.

[14:42] Antony and Colin discuss client consultations and how important they are to get to know what your client wants.

[17:59] What is your definition of a client consultation?

[20:50] Colin shares the questions he asks during a consultation so that he can see hair the way the guest does.

[24:48] Colin speaks about the way he prices services in his salon and what he sees in the industry.

[27:16] Colin says that it costs more to charge more, he loves doing hair, and he would do it for free.

[29:43] What are your thoughts on online color companies? The home hair color industry?

[32:08] Colin shares an exercise he did at his salon recently and believes every salon should ask the questions.

[33:47] Colin speaks about the different generations that are working together under one roof and how different each generation communicates.

[37:16] How has social media impacted your business? Have you embraced it?

[40:26] Colin believes that social media is an honest way to communicate and gives choices to individuals.

[44:00] From a salon owner’s perspective, how do you manage the social media usage of your team?

[46:28] Colin shares about ‘Style Trip,’ a passion project he started years ago that focuses on hairdressers in different parts of the U.S.

[49:22] When you go somewhere, do you sit in your hotel room instead of exploring and experiencing the fantastic local places?

[51:18] Colin says that ‘Style Trip’ is about community, art, and inspiration.

[54:57] Colin shares a story about Guy Fieri at a location where they were both shooting their shows.

[58:30] Thank you, Antony, for coaching my team and me.

[59:19] If you have enjoyed this episode, please share it.

[59:47] Colin, thank you so much for being on the show!

Thanks for listening!

Thanks so much for joining me this week. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons at the side or bottom of this post.

Also, I’d love it if you’d leave an honest review for The Grow My Salon Business Podcast. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show and help other people find my podcast. I also love to hear what’s been helpful! Just click here to review, Click through to ‘Listen on apple podcasts’ scroll to the bottom, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favourite part of the podcast is. Thank you!

And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on Apple or Google to get automatic updates.

Special thanks to Colin for sharing his words of wisdom with me for this week’s episode. Until next time!

Find Colin

Colin Caruso

Salon Caru

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@colincaruso

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@colincaruso

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John Paul Mitchell Systems

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Episode 027

One woman’s journey and her love of the craft.

I’m sure that like me, you get inspired by people for lots of different reasons. Sometimes it might be because of what they've achieved, other times it may be the journey they have had to get there, or maybe how they’ve handled adversity and overcome challenges.

Or maybe you get inspired by how they think. How they think about people, how they think about life, and how they think about hairdressing.

My guest on today’s podcast is Traci Sakosits North American Creative director of the Sassoon Salons and academies. 

Traci has a passion and curiosity about people and the craft of hairdressing. She is someone who inspires me, not only by what she does with hair but with how ‘she thinks’ about hair and hairdressing and her commitment to the craft.

So, on today’s Podcast amongst other things we are going to talk about:

• How people and businesses evolve
• What you need to do to lead a team effectively
• What young people expect today and how do you lead and motivate them?
• How you balance life as a leader, a teacher and a mom and a wife etc

In This Episode:

[01:47] Welcome to the show, Traci!

[02:43] Traci, can you give us an overview of your life and who inspired you to become a hairdresser?

[04:12] Traci discusses her early years in the business, her love of cutting hair, and why she went to Sassoon.

[07:07] She speaks about interviewing with Sassoon in New York City and getting a position in the salon as a hairdresser.

[09:15] Traci chats about her two years of apprenticeship she did with Sassoon.

[10:03] Antony speaks about his journey with Sassoon and the company itself.

[11:41] Traci believes that Sassoon not only shows you the techniques to succeed; they also give hairdressers a strong foundation and teach them professionalism.

[13:38] Traci shares about an instructor she had that inspired her to teach others.

[17:09] They chat about how long Sassoon has been around and the changes they have had to embrace.

[18:12] How has Sassoon changed today, and what does the future hold?

[21:21] Traci speaks about the Sassoon business model and how the salon suites shift has affected them.

[24:22] Traci shares that Sassoon has become much more flexible with the hours the hairdressers work.

[26:11] They chat about the different generations and how styles Traci has seen over her years in the business.

[27:45] What are the attributes of a strong leader? What should you look for in a potential leader?

[29:46] Traci describes what cosmetology is for the listeners that are not in the United States.

[31:38] Traci shares what she believes Sassoon means to young hairdressers today.

[34:20] Traci believes that all hairdressers should be able to handle whatever requests come in the door. 

[37:24] Do you think that there are a lot of preconceived notions surrounding Sassoon?

[39:57] Traci discusses how Sassoon had evolved around the changing technology and social media.

[42:09] Do you have any guidelines for your team when it comes to Instagram and other social media platforms?

[45:15] Traci says they do not have an online tool at this time, but they are working on one called Sassoon Online.

[48:11] What advice would you give a young twenty-something that is looking to hone their craft?

[49:51] Traci shares the ways she reinvents herself and how she changes her mindset to be more flexible.

[51:30] How do you balance your time and mindset between your family and work?

[55:25] Traci, do you have any final thoughts for our listeners?

[57:05] Traci, thank you so much for sharing your time with the listeners.

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Thanks for listening!

Thanks so much for joining me this week. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons at the side or bottom of this post.

Also, I’d love it if you’d leave an honest review for The Grow My Salon Business Podcast. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show, and help other people find my podcast, I also love to hear what’s been helpful!

And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes or Google to get automatic updates 

Special thanks to Sam for sharing his insight, wisdom and passion with me for this week’s episode. Until next time!

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