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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.
It's Day 8 of the 12 Days of the SALON TODAY 200--a day for celebrating the 2020 honorees in Salon Culture. These salons know that culture is that tangible energy that binds and propels a team, attracts clients, and forges a brand.
With shoppers looking to gift experiences rather than consumables this holiday, now is the time for salons to ready their online gift card capabilities and Shortcuts is ready to help.
It's Day 7 of the 12 Days of the SALON TODAY 200, and time to celebrate the 2020 honorees in Retention and Referral. These salons know that their ability to attract new guests fuels growth, while their ability to get those guests to return again and again dictates their overall success.
On the 6th day of the SALON TODAY 200, we reveal the 2020 honorees in the category of Retail and Merchandising. These salons know it takes the pull of the entire team to close the sale, but when they do it drives growth and profitability.
After reading a copy of SALON TODAY at her longtime salon Penzone Salons + Spas, a client reaches out to Editor Stacey Soble to help her find a salon after her move to Tucson, AZ. The team at Gadabout Salon Spas welcome her with open arms, while Debra and Chuck Penzone give their former client a surprise that makes her feel like a celebrity.
It's Day 5 of the 12 Days of the SALON TODAY 200, and we're celebrating the 2020 honorees in the category of Profit Center. These salons constantly are on the search for new salon services, products and management strategies to boost the bottom line.
On Day 4 of the 12 Days of the SALON TODAY 200, we celebrate the 2020 honorees in the category of Philanthropy. These owners lead with their hearts—searching their communities for causes where their talent, time and money can bring the most positive change. At the same time, they know the goodwill generated and the connections forged help grow their own businesses.
It's already Day 3 of our 12 Days of the SALON TODAY 200 and time to celebrate the 2020 honorees in Employee Education. These salons develop educational systems that enhance the skills and confidence of their newest team members while encouraging seasoned staff to continually stretch creatively.
On Day 2 of the 12 Days of the SALON TODAY 200 we are proud to celebrate the 2020 honorees in Customer Service. These salon and spa teams know that how you make a client feel is as important as the precision of her cut or the dimension of her color, and they deliver on that feeling with each and every visit.
On the 1st Day of the 12 Days of the SALON TODAY 200, we excitedly present the 2020 honorees in the category of Compensation and Benefits. While it's a service provider's job to care for the clients, it's an owner's job to care for the team, and these salons do that brilliantly with competitive compensation programs, transparent pathways to growth and creative benefits.
With heavy hearts the Neill family announce the passing of Neill Creative Director Michael "Baker," a celebrated stylist that also was the founder of 5x5 The: Stage, the DeBulker and the Second Hand Scissor Project.
A new study from the UBC Sauder School of Business proves today's consumers want products and services that are customized to them, which may make you rethink some of your marketing messages.
SALON TODAY 200, the landmark business competition of the professional beauty industry will announce this year's honorees starting on Monday, December 2.
The Professional Beauty Association's "Leading Through Human Connections" event connects more than 300 thought leaders, executives and influencers.
She believes in owning up to her mistakes and making them right; sharing her goals with her universe to keep herself accountable, and encouraging her team to give back to the community. Meet Lisa Houser, owner of Utopia Salon and Day Spa in Vancouver, Washington, and discover why if didn't own a salon, she'd want to be a store greeter.
By studying the 2 to 10 research, Qnity's Tom Kuhn determines the five budgeting-related activities the most profitable salons do, then shares his tips to get you started.
BEaUty Inside and Out's Bonnie Bonadeo organizes a complimentary online summit designed to propel owners and stylists toward success.
