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Nobody Said Being a Leader is Easy

In Kati Whitledge's third installment in her leadership series, she tackles the reasons being a leader is so challenging with some fresh ideas on overcoming these challenges.

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The Making of a SALON TODAY Cover

An early morning wake-up call, multiple wardrobe challenges and months of planning go into one of our owner-focused covers. Find out how it all comes together.

Bonnie Bonadeo Helps Beauty Professionals Build Successful Brands

At Data-Driven Salon Summit, the Coaches and Consultants showcases invited some of the industry's top advisers to give Ted Talk-style presentations. Here, Bonnie Bonadeo explains how she helps professionals build a better brand, and be the best leader and contributor possible.

Why You Need a Retirement Plan

Are you ready for retirement? Minerva's Jeff Grissler shows you the importance of planning ahead, even if you're just starting your beauty career.

Phorest's Salon Owner Summit Roadshow Makes Next Stop in Philly

With a captivating lineup of speakers and plenty of prime networking opportunities, Phorest's Salon Owner Summit Roadshow plans to take Philly by storm this October.

How to "Serve" as a Leader

As the leader of your salon, what does it mean to serve? Salon Owner and SALON TODAY Blogger Kati Whitledge explores the different ways you can serve your team members, then gives you a pep talk stressing why it's important to keep it up.

Whip Salon Opens its First Franchise Location

With three locations now in Connecticut this hip, upscale salon offers an excellent opportunity to career-minded stylists interested in making the move to ownership.

Design 1 Salon Spa Curates Video Education to Help Make Quality Consistent Across Locations

When a salon employs a number of assistants across locations, it can be challenging to control quality as each assistant is educated by a different mentor. To create both consistent education and service, Anna Walt and Kenzie Welch develop short education videos to compliment the salon's education program.

Salon Leadership Series Part 1: Leaders Are Influencers

Be Inspired Salon's Kati Whitledge shares ideas on how leaders can be influencers, starting with visualizing where they are now and where they want to be in five years.

How to Even Out Cash Flow Using Business Financing

Cash flow issues can cause a salon business, especially a new one, to sink or swim. Fundera's Meredith Wood shares insights about why, how and when to use financing to calm the turbulence in cash flow management.