Scott maximized her micro-salon by transitioning from stylist to strategic owner, focusing on recruiting and station-sharing. By prioritizing her ownership role over behind-the-chair work, she grew her team to six stylists within the two-chair, 150-square-foot space before eventually moving to a larger facility.
While Jena Berenberg built strong systems in her salon business, she learned the hidden cost of being indispensable after she sold it. In this insightful blog, she shares advice for any owner who wants witness their business thrive even after they exit.
When Christy Vowers purchased Rowdy Hair in Phoenix, Arizona, Sabrina Porter was already the manager. Vowers had been working in the salon for three years and observed Porter in action, and says Porter's the reason she decided to re-enter the world salon ownership.
What clients see on your salon's surface--the beauty, the energy, the transformations--are only a fraction of what makes a salon work. Owner Nikki Corzine talks about the hidden realities that make a salon a well-run operation.
Having grown professionally at Hollywood Hair since graduating from cosmetology school, General Manager Jen Akers shifted from behind the chair, discovering her passion for management. Today, she is instrumental in the business's daily operations and is credited with playing a key role in helping the salon expand into a second and a third location.
Burnout usually isn’t physical. It’s usually tied to emotional and mental exhaustion. And in our industry, people need us all day long. That’s why protecting your energy is part of great leadership.
Before a progressive cocktail party of three of Nashville's leading salons on November 2, Data-Driven Salon Tour will help owners and managers grow their businesses, their teams and their clientele to the next level. Don't miss out!
The quality of your salon business is determined by the quality of your decisions, the quality of your decisions is determined by the quality of your thinking, and the quality of your thinking is determined by your business creativity. In this thought-inspiring blog, Dr. Leon Alexander explores how your business creativity will lead the future of our industry.
From burnout to breakthrough, the 'It's a Profitable Life' podcast will reveal the raw, behind-the-scenes realities of entrepreneurship.
Franchisee Tammy Eickhoff wanted to build a culture of kindness, professionalism and fairness within her Fantastic Sams' locations. Her manager Michelle Butler got on board and they did just that--now they constantly are making the list of the Top 100 Fantastic Sams.
As the kids head back to school and the seasons shift, it might be time to clear your energy. Our Wellness Blogger Mary Wilson talks about why it's important and illustrates some of the different methods involved.
With a numbers mindset and an attention for detail, Operations Manager Kyla Bilancione is the perfect complement to Kelly Weary, the owner and a working stylist at Belle Ciel Salon in St. Johns, Florida. Find out how she helps the salon thrive.
In the first in our new Meet the Manager series, we meet Laran D'Estachio who has helped Owner Peter Evans grow the single location Stella Nova Spa Salon into three locations, while launching four Barrelli Barber locations.
When a septic backup destroyed 90% of Soleil Salon and Spa, Owner Luisa G. Garcia combined a goal tracking system from Qnity and a performance app from Phorest to engage her team in the Unicorn Challenge, keeping them focused on goals instead of the chaos around them. Her inspiring story led us to award her with our SALON TODAY 200 Courage in Leadership Award.
If you're stuck in a rut, feeling burned out or what made you successful in the past isn't cutting it anymore, Maria Fontana has a pep talk for the ages. And, she'll convince you now is the time to reinvent yourself.
Preceding the Data-Driven Salon Summit in Scottsdale, Arizona, next month, Salon Cadence offers two workshops that help salon owners scale their businesses.
Spark Pro Global helps busy entrepreneurs do more, faster, so they do not get bogged down with endless emails and To-Do Lists.