261 Why Salons Need to Continually Evolve with Dylan Bradshaw

Episode 261 of the Grow My Salon Business Podcast podcast, hosted by Antony Whitaker, titled "261 Why Salons Need to Continually Evolve with Dylan Bradshaw" was published on September 17, 2024 and runs 57 minutes.

September 17, 2024 ·57m · Grow My Salon Business Podcast

Summary

Getting to the top of this industry isn’t easy. Staying there is even harder.  Dublin-based, multi-award-winning hairdresser and salon owner Dylan Bradshaw has just been awarded Salon of the Year for the UK and Ireland. Dylan and his wife and business partner Charlotte have recently completed a total refit of what was already a great salon.  They’ve taken it to the next level and are pushing the boundaries by redefining what they see as the salon of the future. If you're a salon owner looking for inspiration and practical advice on growing and innovating your business, this episode is a must-listen. In today’s podcast, we will discuss:The importance of building a brand identity Why brands need to continually evolve if they are to remain relevantWhat it means to diversify the traditional salon offering…And lots more! IN THIS EPISODE: 00:41 Meet Dylan Bradshaw: Award-winning Dublin based hairdresser02:06 The evolution of salon awards and the impact of AI on Hairdressing awards06:23 The journey of Dylan's salon transformation 28:16 Dylan's creative vision and business partnership28:50 Discussing the design philosophy, sustainability and repurposing salon materials.34:56 Bringing homewares into the mix and having an online presence40:54 Financial management and planning for a refit46:14 Team culture and discussing different business models54:14 Lessons learned and final thoughts Want MORE to help you GROW? 📚 Check out our Bestselling GROW Bookshttps://growmysalonbusiness.com/books/ 🆘 Management overwhelm!? Download our free checklist! This checklist will help you get clarity on where you're at https://growmysalonbusiness.com/management-checklist/ 🙏 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.👉 Here's what you do:- On your phone, Click here- Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews'- Tap on the empty purple stars and rate 5 stars- Click on ‘Write a Review’ I love to hear what’s been helpful and what you love about the podcast! Thank you for your support! 🙏Until next time!Antony  RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Professor Anita Elberse’s Harvard case study, on which she and Sir Alex expanded in a packed classroom at London Business School, featured in a BBC1 documentary, titled Sir Alex Ferguson: Secrets of Success.  Harvard’s Ferguson Formula has eight lessons for leaders, including foundation-building, standard-setting, team renewal, readiness to win, control retention, media management, observation and continuous adaptation.  Sir Alex Ferguson Secrets of Success Documentary - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbtZjIEs5r0 Ferguson’s Formula - Harvard Business Review https://hbr.org/2013/10/fergusons-formula    FOLLOW US!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growmysalonbusiness/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/growmysalonbusinessWebsite: https://growmysalonbusiness.com/  FOLLOW DYLAN BRADSHAW!Salon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dylanbradshawdublin/Dylan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dylanbradshawdb/Website: https://www.dylanbradshaw.com/  

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