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Summit Salon Consulting Group
summitsalon.com
800-718-5949 or 763-478-9787
ssbc@summitsalon.com
OWNERS: Glenn Baker, Heather Bagby, Michael Cole, Frank Gambuzza, Dave Kirby,Randy Kunkel, Sharon Kunkel, Peter Mahoney, Scott Missad, Galvin Salsbery and Kristi Valenzuela
Summit Salon Consulting Group provides in-salon consulting (coaching services) to implement the Summit Systems, enhance their culture and improve the salon company’s bottom line.
WHY WE’RE DIFFERENT: Summit Salon Consulting Group creates, establishes and coaches your salon team through defined CAREER PATHS, SOUND FINANCIAL PRACTICES, MARKETING/BRANDING and LEADERSHIP & CULTURE.
HOW WE WORK: We offer coaching services from $200 to $2,500 via an organized and concise business plan that provides specific deliverables. The visit packages include: Summit Salon Career Path Setup, 3-Year Financial Plan, Professional Development Coaching Sessions, Leadership Training, Front Desk Career Path and Salon Promotion Plan.
CATCH US AT: For a complete calendar of Summit and Strictly Business seminars, please go to summitsalon.com.
SMART TALK: Be Consistent! You are always leading, even if you are ignoring the problem. Our Summit systems provide the foundation for consistency. Our dedicated consultants hold you accountable so you can provide consistency that translates into increased earnings for your team.
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