Mini Moment #3 - Making the First Hire: What Every Salon Owner Needs to Know

Thinking about hiring your first team member...but feeling the fear? You’re not alone.In this honest and practical Mini Moment, Samara and Jen break down the real emotions and strategy behind that first hire.From burnout and back to back days on the floor, to making space for growth, they share the personal and financial checkpoints every salon owner should consider. The girls discuss their own hiring journey. From deciding whether they could afford it, to crafting the right SEEK ad, navigating friend networks, and trusting their gut in interviews.If you’re exhausted, overbooked, or dreaming of building something bigger, this mini moment gives you the insight (and encouragement) to take your next brave step.🎧 Listen now to learn:How to know when you’re really ready to hireWhat your first staff member should bring to the tableSmart ways to test fit without committing fastHow to write job ads that attract the right peopleWhy the vibe matters more than the resumeTimestamps00:00 Introduction 00:11 The Journey to Hiring 01:24 Financial Considerations Before Hiring 01:58 First Hire Experience 03:26 Handling Quiet Weeks 08:13 The Hiring Process 10:12 Navigating Confidentiality 13:54 Trial Periods 16:06 Conclusion and Final Thoughts 💛 A HUGE Thank You to Our Mini Moment Sponsors - TimelyWe’ve partnered with Timely to bring you something special:New customers get 50% off their first 3 months.If you've been thinking about levelling up your salon systems, this is your moment. Timely is designed specifically for salons—helping you manage bookings, clients, staff, and more with ease.🛍️ Head to Timely and use the code SALONRISING at checkout to claim the offer.Mentioned in this episode:💖 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. 👇Timelyhttps://www.salonrising.com