Data-Driven 2022 Focuses on Metrics and Supporting the Team
In Nashville, salon owners gather at Data-Driven Salon Summit to study business metrics, while learning strategies to recruit and retain team members.
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.
Special ST200 Awards Recognize Heroes During Pandemic Recovery
At the SALON TODAY 200 Dinner Celebration and Awards Program in Nashville, the owners of six salons were surprised with crystal trophies after their heroic stories were shared.
by Stacey Soble
Client Retention and The Gift of Feedback
Before Vagaro's Charity Hudnall takes the stage at Data-Driven Salon Summit, she talks to us about the importance of the metric Client Retention, how it's a useful tool to give feedback to your team, and why it's critical to the future of your business.
by Stacey Soble
Announcing the 2022 Salons of the Year Finalists
SALON TODAY is proud to announce the 20 finalists in the 2022 Salons of the Year competition.
by Stacey Soble
Royal Rhino Brings and Elevated Grooming Experience to Columbus, Ohio
A lounge with a bar and pool table caters to the gentleman who needs a moment to unwind, as well as the patrons enjoying a bachelor's party or business meeting.
by Stacey Soble
Have a Seat: A Review of the Latest Salon and Barber Chair Offerings
Your styling or grooming chair sets the stage for the client experience and is a critical component of your establishment's design aesthetic. SALON TODAY recently tapped the industry's leading furniture manufacturers and invited them to showcase their best new pieces. Use this handy chair guide for your next renovation or buildout.
by Stacey Soble
Vagaro Announces Inaugural iconic.22 User Conference
Tennis champion Venus Williams and Celebrity Stylist Tabatha Coffey headline the event, which will be held in San Francisco, September 25-26.
by Stacey Soble
Would You Rather? Salon Owner Edition
A fun, quick-thinking quiz that tests your management decisions. There's no right or wrong answers, just a Would-You-Rather choice between two options.
by Stacey Soble
Organizational and Strategic Changes at Belvedere-Maletti
As Principle, President and COO Horst Ackermann steps down from Belvedere-Maletti and retires at the end of the month, Luca Fonte steps in as Chief Operating Officer and lists his overall goals for the first 100 days.
by Stacey Soble
Data-Driven Places an Emphasis on the Team for this Year's Conference
While the hands-on, peer-led event will continue to dive into the data of five leading KPIs, it will also look at how leading salons are recruiting and retaining their staff, offer tips for lessening burnout, and review the new rules for leadership and team culture.
by Stacey Soble
Pivot or Plummet: 5 Key Adjustments to Position Your Salon for the Future
Ahead of his keynote presentation at Data-Driven Salon Summit 2022, Frank Gambuzza talks about how he's evolving as a leader to meet the needs of a new industry.
by Stacey Soble
Connecting Salon Leaders and Planning the Future of Beauty
In an exclusive video interview, Intercoiffure President Sheila Zaricor-Wilson reflects on the challenges of her first term and her goals for her second, as she prepares for the association's Spring Gathering.
by Stacey Soble
Thrivo Celebrates Salon Success at Metaverse Fashion Week and You're Invited!
Thrivo Technologies launches the FIRST salon in the Metaverse this week at the Metaverse Fashion Week, inviting the industry to come celebrate the SALON TODAY 200 at a cocktail party.
by Stacey Soble
Fresha Launches New Deposits Feature
Fresha's game-changing deposits feature delivers unrivalled income protection for hair, beauty and wellness businesses against late cancellations and no-shows. And a powerful new partnership with beauty entrepreneur Hada Kattan has Fresha poised for growth.
by Stacey Soble
How Bosses Impact Employee Happiness
A new study finds good leadership is the top factor when it comes to job satisfaction.
by Stacey Soble
A Frank Conversation on Employee Retention in Today's Workplace
With the Great Resignation, it's critical that employee retention is a focus for salon owners at this time. To get to the heart of it, Strategies Michael Yost has an open dialog with two leading salon owners. Watch the conversation, or read the recap.
by Stacey Soble
An Innovative AI Tool to Train Customer Service
Training employees in strong customer service skills can be a never-ending challenge, until now. A new AI tool trains and grades employees on scripts, that you can customize to your preference.
by Stacey Soble