
KEVIN.MURPHY Strengthens New England Presence Through New Partnership with Sullivan Beauty
Bringing global haircare authority closer to the chair, the partnership marks a renewed investment in New England's salons and stylists.
Summit Salon Consulting Group provides salon and spa owners with in-salon consulting (coaching services) to implement the Summit Systems, enhance their culture and improve the salon company’s bottom line.
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800-718-5949 or 763-478-9787 • ssbc@summitsalon.com
Owners: Glenn Baker, Heather Bagby, Michael Cole, Frank Gambuzza,
Dave Kirby, Randy Kunkel, Sharon Kunkel, Peter Mahoney, Scott Missad,
Galvin Salsbery and Kristi Valenzuela
Summit Salon Consulting Group provides salon and spa owners with in-salon consulting (coaching services) to implement the Summit Systems, enhance their culture and improve the salon company’s bottom line.
WHY WE’RE DIFFERENT: Summit Salon Consulting Group creates, establishes and coaches your salon team through defined career paths, sound financial practices, marketing/ branding and leadership and culture.
HOW WE WORK: We offer coaching services from $200 to $2,000 via an organized and concise business plan that provides specific deliverables. The visit packages include:
• Summit Salon Career Path Setup
• 3-Year Financial Plan
• Professional Development Coaching Sessions
• Leadership Training
• Front Desk Career Path
• Salon Promotion Plan
BETTER BOTTOM LINE IN 2013: Be consistent! You are always leading, even if you are ignoring the problem. Our Summit Systems provide the foundations for consistency and with the help of a dedicated consultant who will hold you accountable, you can provide the consistency that translates into increased earnings for your salon team.

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