Co-Owning a Salon: How Tiff & Phoebe Built Blond Therapy Together

What’s it really like to run a salon with your best friend?In this episode, we sit down with Tiff & Phoebe—co-owners of Blond Therapy. A values led salon in a small Queensland town, to unpack the real behind the scenes of co-owning a salon.From splitting roles without resentment, to managing finances and raising families on different timelines (four kids vs. no kids), they share the honest highs and hard-earned lessons of building a brand together. Without burning out or blowing up their friendship.💬 We talk about:Why aligned values matter more than business plansHow they divide responsibilities (without the drama)What they won’t compromise on as they grow Blond TherapyNavigating different life stages and expectations as partnersWhether you’re dreaming of opening a salon with your bestie, or already deep in the trenches, this episode is full of insights, connection, and real talk on salon partnerships that work.🎧 Listen now to hear the truth behind Blond Therapy’s success.💌 Subscribe if this podcast has ever made you feel seen, supported, or slightly less alone.00:00 Episode Summary 02:16 Introducing the Tiff & Phoebe 03:39 The Journey to Co-Ownership 09:22 Creating a Unique Salon Experience 24:42 Balancing Personal and Professional Lives 32:45 Navigating Financial and Operational Challenges 38:28 Rising Overheads and Business Longevity 39:04 The Taxation Challenge 39:29 Finding the Right Accountant 40:02 The Reality of Running a Salon 40:48 Hiring Staff: Challenges and Successes 42:27 Training and Integrating New Staff 45:41 Building a Supportive Work Environment 51:04 Choosing the Right Product Partner 1:03:49 The Importance of Community and Support 1:09:33 Final Thoughts and Reflections Mentioned in this episode:https://www.salonrising.com💖 Celebrating Our Podcast Partner – Christophe Robin, proudly distributed by McM ImportsWe’ve partnered with Christophe Robin and MCM Imports to bring you something beautiful:➡ Experience the Christophe Robin Discovery Box — curated by pro ambassador Monique McMahon.➡ Inside, you’ll find her handpicked favourites — the hero products she swears by in the salon.It’s your invitation to explore the range and discover why Christophe Robin has become a quiet obsession among stylists who know their craft.Click the link below to request your FREE Christophe Robin Discovery Box, exclusively through McM Imports. 👇MCM💛 A Limited Time Offer From Our Amazing Sponsor, Timely 💛➡ Timely is the easy to use booking and payments system that puts salon owners in control of the whole client experience from the first booking to final payment.➡ Salon Rising listeners get a 14 day free trial plus 50% off their first 3 months.➡ And until August 1st, when you activate with Payments, you'll also get a free Touchscreen terminal, worth $349 + GST.Use the code SALONRISING at checkout or click the link below to get started. Once you're set up, your Timely contact will take care of the rest. 👇TimelyTimely