Get Out of Your Own Way: Leadership, Accountability & Salon Growth with Stephen Gomez

What separates successful salon owners from those who stay stuck? In this powerful episode of Brazen & Bold, Heather Harris sits down with renowned salon business coach, bestselling author, educator, and leadership expert Steve Gomez. Steve has coached more than 700 salons worldwide and brings decades of experience helping owners improve profitability, strengthen culture, and become better leaders. But this conversation goes far beyond business systems and financial metrics. Stephen opens up about losing everything, rebuilding from bankruptcy, surviving pancreatic cancer, and the mindset shifts that transformed both his business and his life. Together they discuss: ✨ The biggest leadership mistake salon owners make ✨ How to build accountability without creating fear ✨ Why most owners stay trapped in the "busy swirl" ✨ The financial numbers every salon owner should know ✨ What it takes to build a people-first culture ✨ How to coach instead of manage ✨ The power of reflection, awareness, and discipline ✨ Why transformation always starts with mindset This episode is packed with practical leadership advice, financial wisdom, and the kind of honest conversation that can change the trajectory of your business and your life. 🌐 Stephen Gomez Salon: https://stephengomez.net Follow Stephen: 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/saloncoachsjg/ Branding and consistency are everything. Let Spark do the work for you—from setup to weekly execution. 👉 Talk to Spark » Spark Pro Global – sparkprosalon.com Spark Links: 📸 Instagram: @sparkproglobal — https://www.instagram.com/sparkproglobal 🔗 LinkedIn: Spark Pro Global — https://www.linkedin.com/company/spark-pro-global Heather's Instagram: 📸 @heather.tantrumsalon — https://www.instagram.com/heather.tantrumsalon