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EPISODE · Apr 27, 2026 · 53 MIN

Why Your Instagram Isn’t Turning Followers Into Clients with J Ladner

from The Salon Scoop · host The Salon Scoop

Are you posting consistently, following trends, and trying to grow your Instagram but still not seeing it translate into real clients? You’re not alone!In this episode of The Salon Scoop, Scott sits down with J Ladner, a Los Angeles-based celebrity hairstylist and educator who has built an audience of over 270,000 followers, and more importantly, knows how to turn that attention into real business behind the chair.This conversation goes beyond just growing a following. It’s about how to make social media for salons actually work.In this episode, you’ll learn:• What actually works when it comes to growing on Instagram today• The difference between content that gets likes vs. content that gets clients• How to balance content for clients vs. other stylists• How to tell if you’re attracting the wrong audience• Simple ways to turn followers into bookings• The biggest mistakes stylists make with social media marketing for salons• A realistic content strategy for busy stylists• How to turn online attention into real opportunities and revenue Social media doesn’t have to feel overwhelming, but it does need to be intentional.Because it’s not about having more followers… it’s about turning the right attention into real growth.Huge thanks to J Ladner for sharing such incredible insight, make sure to follow along on Instagram @itsmrjladnerFor your daily dose of digital marketingfor salons, give us a follow on TikTok and Instagram @salon.s.o.s  OR if you want to check out the video recording of this episode, you can subscribe to our YouTube channel! Hit this link to explore: https://www.youtube.com/@salon.s.o.sThis podcast is for salon owners and salon professionals who want to learn proven ways to grow their salon business,learn valuable salon leadership skills, boost their brand, grow their clientele, get social media and marketing advice for salons, and build a salon culture that attracts and retains thriving stylists.More from the Salon S.O.S. Business Building Resource Library:Click here to access our entire salondigital marketing academy: ⁠https://www.salonsos.ca/digital-marketing-academy⁠Email [email protected] to get in contactwith us. We’re always here to help support you with salon business advice!If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll love ours too! Profitable Salon Owner Podcast, Grow mySalon Business Podcast with Antony Whitaker, Thriving Stylist Podcast with Britt Seva, Summ It Up Podcast, Social Beauty Makers Podcast, The Hairdresser Strong Show Podcast, The Modern Hairstylist Podcast, Hair Love Radio Podcast,Salon Owner Collective Podcast.

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