Millennium Experience 2013: Turning Dreams into Reality
John Harms, founder of Millennium, and Celebrity Stylist and Owner Robert Cromeans welcome a sell-out crowd to the 2013 Millennium Experience in Scottsdale, Arizona.
by Stacey Soble
Stacey Soble
Director of Brand Content Strategy
Stacey Soble has been involved in the conversation of salon business for more than two decades—as a reporter, a consultant and as the editor in chief of SALON TODAY. She has been responsible for growing the brand's celebrated recognition programs, SALON TODAY 200 and SALONS OF THE YEAR, and has launched two new competitions in recent years--STAMP (SALON TODAY's Annual Marketing Program) and the SALON TODAY Total Makeover Competition. She is a frequent speaker on the topic of salon business at industry events.
6 Fatal Mistakes Most Beauty Businesses Make
Beautee Smarts' Carol Phillips captivated a room of salon owners at the 2013 Millennium Experience when she pointed out six areas where they are missing the mark in sales.
by Stacey Soble
The Smooth Upsell
According to Nufree Founder Normajean Fusco, a savvy stylist can easily upsell profit-boosting hair removal services to the average client ticket and still handle the same volume of clients each day.
by Stacey Soble
New Study Shows Appliance and Shears Category Up 7.1 Percent
Professional Consultants & Resources latest study shows the professional appliances and shears category is hot, growing 18 faster that the overall salon industry.
by Stacey Soble
2013 Salons of the Year
This year’s competition witnessed salon and spa owners relax enough to let their personalities guide their design decisions, resulting in 20 distinctly different, incredibly creative, and visually witty SALONS OF THE YEAR.
by Stacey Soble
Ideas for Sprucing Up Your Salon Decor
Is your salon feeling a little tired, a little dated? There are a number of things you can do to liven up your decor without undertaking a huge remodel. Consider these ideas.
by Stacey Soble
Green Designers
While touring Rome's Colosseum, I couldn't stop thinking about the ingenuity of this year's 2013 SALONS OF THE YEAR honorees.
by Stacey Soble
Technology-Infused Leadership
At the 2013 ISBN conference in San Antonio, Andrew Ranson challenged multi-unit salon owners to get to know technology well enough to lead their companies strategically.
by Stacey Soble
Earn Some Marketing Karma
Entries for STAMP--SALON TODAY's Annual Marketing Program--are due May 31! But no worries, this is as easy as Show and Tell!
by Stacey Soble
Stacey Soble with Charles Penzone
As Charles Penzone celebrates 50 years in the professional beauty industry this year, he takes a moment to reflect on the business he's built and the lessons he's learned, while sharing some advice with future salon owners.
by Stacey Soble
SOTY 2013: Bijin Salon and Spa
Take a visual tour of the 2013 SALONS OF THE YEAR honoree Bijin Salon and Spa of Prairie Village, Kansas.
by Stacey Soble
SOTY 2013: Blu Water Day Spa & Salon
Take a visual tour of the 2013 SALONS OF THE YEAR honoree Blu Water Day Spa & Salon of Kensington, Maryland
by Stacey Soble
SOTY 2013: Cortello Salon
Take a visual tour of the 2013 SALONS OF THE YEAR honoree Cortello Salon of Jacksonville Beach, Florida
by Stacey Soble
SOTY 2013: Exsalonce Salon & Day Spa
Take a visual tour of the 2013 SALONS OF THE YEAR honoree Exsalonce Salon & Day Spa of Chicago, Illinois
by Stacey Soble
SOTY 2013: Industry 80 Salon @ Depot Square
Take a visual tour of the 2013 SALONS OF THE YEAR honoree Industry 80 Salon @ Depot Square of Tuckahoe, New York
by Stacey Soble
SOTY 2013: Jon Alan Salon
Take a visual tour of the 2013 SALONS OF THE YEAR honoree Jon Alan Salon of Nashville, Tennessee
by Stacey Soble
SOTY 2013: L.A.R.C. Salon
Take a visual tour of the 2013 SALONS OF THE YEAR honoree L.A.R.C. Salon of Dallas, Texas
by Stacey Soble