274 Industry Trends: Reflections and Predictions with Gordon Miller

The end of the year is always a time to recap and reflect on the year that’s been.  You might choose to do that at a personal or salon level, but you can also look at what’s happening on an industry-wide basis and ask yourself what’s worked during the last year. What are the business trends, and where are the opportunities for the year ahead? On today's episode, I am talking with returning guest Gordon Miller, fellow podcast creator, AI enthusiast and someone who not only cares deeply about the industry but he is also someone who has worked across many areas of the industry and has developed a well-informed and somewhat unique overview particularly when it comes to the American salon industry.   In today’s podcast, amongst other things, we will discuss: ●      The fake news in the salon industry.●      The integration of AI into everything we do.●      The evolving relationship between salons and manufacturers.  And lots more!  IN THIS EPISODE: [02:31] The rise of self-employment in hairdressing[08:21] Work-life balance and mental health post-COVID[09:28] The impact of misinformation in the industry[17:55] Inflation and tipping in the hairdressing industry[26:16] Potential changes with the new government[29:18] Impact of overseas manufacturing and inflation[30:18] Embracing AI in the industry[34:23] AI concierge and salon management[37:51] The evolution of industry events[43:22] Social media trends and strategies[47:21] Retail relationships and profitability[52:14] Predictions for 2025 Want MORE to help you GROW? 📚 Check out our Bestselling GROW Books https://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/  RATINGS + REVIEWS 🙏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  (Read steps below first)- 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 👉 FOLLOW US!Instagram | Facebook | Website  👉 FOLLOW GORDON MILLER!Instagram | Website