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Exploring Technology's Latest Tricks
In SALON TODAY's complimentary webinar September 12th, five owners share their favorite technology tools and how they are helping them run smarter, more successful businesses. Register now, and watch when you can.
September 8, 2022
Explore some of the salon world's newest technologies and how owners are leveraging them to grow their businesses in SALON TODAY's latest webinar.
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Savvy salon owners constantly are tapping into new technologies to streamline their businesses, engage new clients, keep their appointments booked, and even recruit and train their staff.
On September 12, 2022 at 11 am PST/2 PM EST, five salon owners will join SALON TODAY’s Stacey Soble to explore their favorite technologies and how they are helping them build more successful businesses in a complimentary webinar, sponsored by tech leaders Square, Tippy and DaySmart Salon.
Jen Baudier, owner of Bella Style Salon, will share how she leverages Instagram to reach today’s new talent, as well as some of the ideas behind her successful reels.
Jess Poynter, hair artist and chief mindset officer of Jess Poynter Style, will illustrate how online booking has been a gamechanger for building her business and how it’s enhanced her client experience.
Dan Buccillli, owner of Refinery Hair Co., will talk about the software app that is helping him motivate the stylists at his hybrid salon, and how different team members are using it to market their services.
Amy Murphy, owner of Entourage Salon, will discuss an AI tool she’s using to lessen the pressure on the front desk while simultaneously answering the questions of salon clients 24/7.
And, Janet St. Paul, owner of Janet St. Paul Studio for Hair and Beauty, shares her discover of the Tippy tipping platform and how it’s easing the responsibilities on management, while paying tips out to staff instantly, while raising tip income.
Register now for the complimentary webinar. If you can’t attend live, SALON TODAY will send you a link after the webinar to watch it at your leisure.
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