028 - Mastering Salon Success: Laree Smith on Leading Teams and Boosting Profits

Have a topic request or someone you think we should have on the pod?! Send us a text and let us know!In this inspiring episode of Stylist Soul Tribe Conversations, host Lisa Huff sits down with Laree Smith, the owner of Serene Hair Spa in Pittsburgh. Laree shares her journey from joining Stylist Soul Tribe to becoming a standout member, discussing her approach to leading her team and significantly boosting her salon’s profits. Listen as Laree opens up about her personal challenges, her strategies for nurturing clients and staff, and how she's quietly making big waves in the beauty industry.What You'll Learn:How Laree transformed her salon into a successful business.Effective strategies for nurturing a team and maintaining a positive work environment.Insights into Laree’s unique approach to client care that has helped increase her salon’s revenue.The importance of resilience and a supportive community in achieving professional success.Practical tips from Laree for salon owners looking to enhance both their leadership skills and their bottom line.Featured in This Episode:Laree Smith, Owner of Serene Hair SpaHosted by Lisa Huff, Founder of Stylist Soul TribeResources:Connect with Laree Smith on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/serenehairspa/Visit Serene Hair Spa:  https://www.serenehairspa.com/Learn more about Stylist Soul Tribe and how it can help you grow your beauty business: https://www.lisahuffhair.com/Subscribe and Review:If you loved this episode, don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. It helps more salon owners and stylists like you find our community!This summer I'm hosting the Summer Specialization Series: three live virtual panels on the specialties that are really taking off in the industry right now.June 29 — Hair Loss, Extensions, and Enhancements July 27 — Curly Hair August 31 — Scalp Health and Head SpasEach panel is $55, or grab all three for $111 and save.Grab your spot here: https://stylistsoultribe.mykajabi.com/2026-summer-seriesConnect with Lisa HuffInstagramFacebookYouTube