When one of the nation's deadliest tornadoes robbed Lori Goins of her career as cosmetologist and salon owner, she started over. Following her passion for grooming, she became a barber, then a manager and now is a franchise owner of a successful barbering brand.
As part of its Catalysts of Change theme, the International SalonSpa Business Network's 2019 conference will feature a session of BIG IDEAS shared by 10 senior executives from the beauty industry's top salon, spa and barbershop groups.
The International SalonSpa Business Network welcomes new board members--Frank Zona of Zona Professional, Emily Brown of V's Barbershops, and Larry Silvestri of Mario Tricoci Hair Salons and Spas.
Jim Valenzuela, who has grown his barbershop concept into 36 locations across 15 states with more to come, offers up two of his locations and his management team, for the latest Tour de ISBN.
With 35 barbershops open and another 60 in the works, V's Barbershop strives to maintain a consistent service at every location. That proves tough when water quality and water pressure varies greatly from location to location, so Emily Brown, director of operations, sought some help from Ecoheads.
During the Interational SalonSpa Business Conference, the Tour de ISBN—an inside look at the operations of member salon companies—makes its second stop at V's Barbershops.