The Makings of A Mentor
Stacey Soble sits down with Eufora founder Don Bewley to talk about what makes a good mentor.
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.
Welcome to The Shout Lounge
In Stacey Soble's exclusive podcast interview with Linkup Marketing's Valorie Reavis, we learn about The Shout Lounge, a new social media management tool designed to save salon owners time and make their content 'shout.'
by Stacey Soble
The Art of Business
Salon professional pack the house for Raylon's Art of Business seminar as an impressive lineup of industry notables takes the stage.
by Stacey Soble
Targets for Salon Owners
At America's Beauty Show, Wella's Pete Castellanos gives salon owners some important business-building goals, and shows them exactly how high to aim.
by Stacey Soble
DeGraw's Three Success Principles
Even though David DeGraw opened David Michael Hair Studio as the economy was collapsing, he's continuously posted growth and received numerous accolades for his business success. Discover his three principles for success.
by Stacey Soble
Rent A Mentor
When salon owner Ginny Eramo transforms an in-salon education experience into a celebrity guest artist event, she discovers the unexpected benefits of having a visiting mentor in Mike Karg
by Stacey Soble
Karla Lopez-Martinez named Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year
Karla Lopez-Martinez, co-owner of the Gila Rut Aveda Salon-Otay Ranch Town Center in San Diego, was named Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year 2012 by the National Latina Business Association.
by Stacey Soble
Neil Ducoff Releases Fast Forward-Second Edition Book
Strategies' Neil Ducoff releases a second edition of Fast Forward, a best-selling business management book for the professional salon and spa industry, for its fourth press run.
by Stacey Soble
The Culture Project
As Gila Rut expanded into its third San Diego location, its owners decided it was time to nail down the salon company’s culture—in writing.
by Stacey Soble
Being Present in NOLA
The 16th annual Serious Business conference in New Orleans inspired attendees with education that was as motivational as it was informative.
by Stacey Soble
MINDBODY Partners with SpaFinder Wellness
MINDBODY parnters with SpaFinder Wellness, allowing salons and spas that use the software to seamlessly accept SpaFinder gift cards.
by Stacey Soble
A Night to Honor Success
At the close of Serious Business 2013 in New Orleans, salon owners, managers and staff members representing 72 of the SALON TODAY 200 celebrated their success with one another at a special reception.
by Stacey Soble
PR on the Go
When I bumped into Wendy White-McCown at Serious Business 2013, I discovered her clever way of sharing her ST200 honor with passersby.
by Stacey Soble
Serious Business: Don't Worry, Be Happy
At Serious Business 2013, Shawn Achor, author of The Happiness Advantage, tells audiences the benefits of bringing optimism into their lives, but then also shows them how to do it.
by Stacey Soble
The 2013 SALON TODAY 200: Growth
Profiling the 2013 SALON TODAY 200 honorees in the category of Growth.
by Stacey Soble
Asked and Answered: 6 Owners Make Business Resolutions
Six owners tackle our Question of the Month, which asks them to focus their business priorities for 2013.
by Stacey Soble
The 2013 SALON TODAY 200: Technology
Profiling the 2013 SALON TODAY 200 honorees in the category of Technology.
by Stacey Soble