Why Your “We’re Hiring” Post Isn’t Working

An episode of the Destroy The Hairdresser podcast, hosted by Destroy The Hairdresser, titled "Why Your “We’re Hiring” Post Isn’t Working" was published on March 5, 2026 and runs 15 minutes.

March 5, 2026 ·15m · Destroy The Hairdresser

Summary

In this solo episode of Destroy the Hairdresser, Cyd takes the mic to talk directly to salon owners about one of the biggest frustrations in the industry: hiring.Every week she hears the same thing in coaching calls:“I can’t find good stylists.”“No one wants to work anymore.”“Everyone just wants to rent a suite.”But what if hiring isn’t actually the problem?In this episode, Cyd breaks down why recruiting feels harder than ever and why the constant “we’re hiring” posts on Instagram aren’t bringing in the right people. She explains how many commission salons were built by copying outdated structures instead of intentionally designing a system that attracts talent.You’ll hear about:Why hiring has become so emotionally exhausting for salon ownersThe cycle of hiring, training, and losing stylistsWhy “we’re hiring” graphics actually repel great talentHow desperation shows up in recruitingWhy profitability and structure determine whether stylists want to work for youIf you’re a salon owner feeling stuck in the hiring hamster wheel, this episode will challenge the way you think about recruiting and leadership.Because the real issue isn’t finding stylists.It’s building a salon that great stylists actually want to join.JOIN THE NEW COMMISSION SALON HERE: https://www.destroythehairdresser.com/the-new-commission-salon-2026

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