Stacey Soble With Oribe
As he makes big plans for his 2013 Backstage Miami event La Fama, Oribe takes a moment to talk with Stacey Soble for his very special competition to pick The One, a stylist he will choose that weekend who he will mentor for the next six months. Find out what Oribe is looking for and some of the exciting activities he has planned for The One.
by Stacey Soble
Clean and Bright
Square Colour Salon and Spa in Las Vegas, Nevada, last year’s NAHA winner for salon design, is just as efficient and functional as it is stunning.
by Stacey Soble
The Consumer of the Future
Eurisko's Leon Alexander is back with a blog that gives you a glimpse at the salon and the salon consumer of the future. Learn how you'll soon be educating, entertaining and sharing experiences with your clients....
Keep the Momentum Strong
As winter continues in Maine, Akari's Allan Labos pens some idea for keeping the momentum strong for staff, spirits and sales in those dreary months. Flag these great ideas and keep them even as you plan for next year!
by Allan Labos
Be Where Your Retail Is
Shortcuts' Paul Tate shows you how to incorporate tablets in your salon to bridge the mental gap between the service and the retail opportunity, resulting in higher retail sales.
by Paul Tate
Hitting the Target
WELLA’S PETE CASTELLANOS GIVES OWNERS IMPORTANT BUSINESS-BUILDING TARGETS AND SHOWS THEM EXACTLY HOW HIGH TO AIM.
Silver Linings Walkouts
WATCHING MILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN REVENUE WALK OUT THE SALON DOOR WHEN MULTIPLE STYLISTS RESIGN CAN BE THE FIRST STEP TOWARD A FAILED BUSINESS. BUT FOR THESE THREE OWNERS, IT WAS THE MOTIVATION TO STRENGTHEN THEIR LEADERSHIP, OPERATIONS, CULTURE AND TALENT DEVELOPMENT.
The Head and Heart of Leaders
IN PREPARATION FOR THE FIRST 2 TO 10 LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE, TOM KUHN EXPLORES WHAT QUALITIES CREATE A LEADER.
Build a Client Magnet
FRANK GAMBUZZA AND SCOTT MISSAD DEMONSTRATE A SIMPLE PROGRAM FOR TURNING LOYAL GUESTS INTO VALUABLE AMBASSADORS FOR YOUR BRAND.
Fresh Ideas for Boosting Revenue
AS A SALON OWNER, IT’S NATURAL TO SEE YOURSELF AS THE ONE PERSON WHO MUST COME UP WITH NEW BUSINESS-BUILDING STRATEGIES. BUT IT’S IMPORTANT TO RECOGNIZE THAT INSPIRING IDEAS ALSO CAN COME FROM YOUR STAFF AND YOUR OUTSIDE PARTNERS. THIS MONTH, WE INVITED LEADERS TO SHARE STRATEGIES THAT KICK-START SALES
Alter Your Perspective
MY HUSBAND JON IS something of a tech gadget nut. He’s a little famous at my daughter’s high school for being the dad who flew the drone with the camera over the crowd at the school’s 24-Hour Relay last year and gave everyone a sky-cam view
by Stacey Soble
Profitability Project: Build a Client Magnet
Frank Gambuzza and Scott Missad show you a simple program for turning your loyal guests into valuable ambassadors for your brand.
Build a Better Team
As part of his blog series on branding, Akari's Allan Labos talks about the importance of a great team and offers you 10 steps on building a powerful one.
by Allan Labos
The Chair/Suite Rental Phenomenon
As the salon suite rental operations are popping up in towns across the country, independent salon owners are shocked when a percentage of their staff migrates to what they perceive is a more lucrative lifestyle. SALON TODAY checked in with Cyrus Bulsara, president of Professional Consultants and Resources, a leading salon industry strategic consultants and data source, to find out more about this trend.
Eradicate Your Slow Days
Got a time of the week that's a little slower than you like? Group 3 Marketing's Bart Foreman shows you how to fill your book during your slow days.
by Bart Foreman
Silver Linings Walkouts
Watching millions of dollars in revenue walk out the salon door when multiple stylists resign can be the first step toward a failed business. But for these three owners, it was the motivation to strengthen their leadership, operations, culture and talent development.
Are You Ready For Prime Time?
After analyzing their appointment histories, these salons identify their scheduling sweet spots--open hours when they can be the most productive and profitable.