256 Hairdressing and Happiness go Hand in Hand with Oscar Bond

These days, we talk a lot about mental health and self-care and rightly so. The most simple aim in life is to be happy. And if we can leave everyone we come into contact with a little happier for the experience, then surely that's a day well spent.  My guest on today's podcast is Oscar Bond, not only is he one of the happiest people I know, but he's also a great hairdresser, a very accomplished educator, a great entertainer, and he has a stutter, and the most refreshing thing is he couldn't care less about it. Like most of us, Oscar admits to having all the daily challenges that we all face, and amongst the good times he has had some tough times in business.  But through it all, he's always smiling and makes those around him lighten up and laugh. In today's podcast, we will discuss: ●      Happiness●      Stuttering …and…●      Overcoming the challenges that life throws at you And lots more!  In this Episode: 00:51 Meet Oscar Bond: The king of happiness01:25 The secret to happiness07:11 Dealing with stuttering18:17 Oscar's journey: From Sassoon's UK to the USA20:56 Facing Adversity: The school fire and bankruptcy24:18 Appreciating life and work25:06 Facing bankruptcy and recovery26:18 The importance of having supportive people in your life.30:09 Challenges in the Salon Industry today32:23 The shift towards independent salons36:01 Leadership and excellence in salons37:51 The evolution of haircutting trends43:50 Connect with Oscar on social media45:29 Final thoughts and farewell  Thanks so much for joining me this week. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show and help other people find my podcast. I also love to hear what’s been helpful and what you love about the podcast! Just click here to review, scroll to the bottom, tap “Ratings and Reviews” tap to rate with 5 stars and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favourite part of the podcast is. Thank you for your support!  Until next time!  Antony Links and Resources: Grow My Salon Business  Website | Facebook | Instagram Oscar BondInstagram Podcasts mentioned on this episodeEpisode 136 with David WagnerEpisode 141 with Van CouncilEpisode 244 with Eric Fisher