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After a successful 5th Salon Owners Summit in Dublin, Ireland, in January, Phorest takes its popular event on the road with a one-day show in Chicago this April. Discover who is speaking and find out how to sign up.

The Phorest Salon Owners Summit hosted its 5th annual summit in Dublin, Ireland, earlier this year and due to popular demand they have a decided to take the show on the road and share the experience with salon owners and managers in the United States.
When: Monday, 15th April 2019
Where: The Dalcy at Aba in Chicago’s trendy Fulton Market District
What: Full day of inspiring education followed by networking reception with entertainment
The aim of the roadshow is simple: to host an event with education, networking and festivities that brings salon owners and their teams together with the greatest minds in the world in business, customer service, marketing and management.
Speakers announced:
Scott Buchanan: 38 year industry veteran, owner of five Scott J. Aveda Salon Spas in New York, New York
Stefanie Jackson: Speaker, entrepreneur and collaborator, 16 years in the beauty business and owner of Canvas Salon and Spa in Columbus, Ohio
Jay Williams: 25 year veteran of the salon industry, author, educator and keynote speaker
Neil Ducoff: Founder & CEO of Strategies, award-winning author, business trainer & coach
Heather Yurko: Creator of Neatbeat Salon and PIP University in Louisville, KY.
Marlo Boyle: Principal and Manager of Cultivate You, LLC and certified health & nutrition coach
For more information visit www.salonownersummit.com/roadshow
Don’t miss out. Purchase Tickets Here and secure your place at the Phorest Salon Owners Summit.
Special early bird discount code valid until Sunday, 10th February - Phorest19

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