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The Hairdresser Strong Show — 202 episodes

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Salon Team Building: Recruitment, Leadership, and Retention | Ash Fortis | Stylist & Owner, XO Hair Lab | Director of Education & Global Artistic Development, Sharkfin Shears

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Heart-Led Leadership & Hard Decisions: Culture, Resilience, and Rebuilding a Salon Team | Ash Fortis | Stylist & Owner, XO Hair Lab | Director of Education, Sharkfin Shears

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HdS NEWS: Economic Uncertainty + Spending Pullback + Client Behavior + Tech & Market Trends

4

From High School Dropout to Industry Leader: Building Salons, Teams, and Opportunity | Scott J Buchanan | President, Intercoiffure America Canada | Multi-location Salon Owner, Scott J Salons

5

From Toxic to Intentional: Why Clean Beauty Isn’t About Perfection, It’s About Better Decisions | Jacquelyn Rodriguez | Founder, The Clean Beauty Biz Coach & Enlightened Styles | Co-Founder & Educational Director, Green Beauty Community

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SPECIAL: Building a Salon, Real-Time Docuseries: Permits, Renovation & Reality | Kimberly Christoph | Salon Owner & Color Specialist | Mane Street Georgetown

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HdS NEWS: Market Updates, Consumer Trends, and Tech

8

Why Most Hairdressers Don’t Build Wealth (And How to Change It) | Anna Manukyan, CFEd. | Founder, Beautiful Finance Group & Beautiful Wealth

9

From Stylist to Educator: Class Design, Inspiration, Philosophy, and What Comes Next | Ashleigh Taylor, Owner + Master Colorist + Educator | Taylor & York Salon

10

From Layoff to Barber Shop Owner: Building Community Through Business | Lesley Bryant | Owner and Founder, Lady Clipper Barber Shop | TheLadyClipper.com

11

The Hairdresser Confidence Index: What the Data Says About Job Satisfaction | Gerard Scarpaci | Co-Founder, Hairbrained

12

Community Conversations: Career & Entrepreneurship Advice for the Hair Industry | Will Stamm | Entrepreneur, Master Barber, Educator, & Author | ProFRESH Barber Academy + ProFRESHional Cuts + ProFRESH Foundation

13

From High School Cosmo to Salon Owner: Learning, Leading, and Growing With Intention | Sam Lackney | Hairdresser & Owner | The Rare Bird

14

Why Fundamentals, Education, and Relationships Still Win in Beauty | Yene Damtew | Stylist, Hair Loss Specialist, Founder & Owner | Aesthetics Salon

15

Building a Salon, Real-Time Docuseries Pt. 2: From Demo to Doors Open | Franky Acevedo, Barber & Gabby Bastos, Stylist | Co-Owners, Corte

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Community Conversations: Clean Beauty - Looking Beyond the Label | Adria Marshall | Founder + CEO | Ecoslay

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Reinventing Beauty Through Technology, Trust, and Infrastructure | Dasha Minina | Founder & CEO, BeautyAList & Licensify | Built to Protect Licensed Beauty Professionals

18

Building With Intention: A Salon Owner’s Story | Kimberly Christoph | Salon Owner & Color Specialist | Mane Street Georgetown

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From Stylist to CEO: Strategy, Mentorship, and Longevity in Beauty | Tanya Tymus-Bellamy | Salon Owner & CEO, McKenna Jordan Salon Bar | Product Line Owner, TRHI for ICONIC Hair | Serial Entrepreneur & Beauty Strategist

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Finding Your Place in the Industry: Lessons from a New Stylist | Avery Wilder | Hairstylist | Sadona Salon + Spa

21

Hairdressers on a Mission: Inside Hair Aid’s Global Impact | Corey Gray | Co-Host, Your Day Off Podcast | @Hairdustry & Alannah Zilkowsky | Hair Aid International Project Leader

22

TX to DC: Building a Thriving Business Through Content, Clarity, and Client Care | Kayli Nicole | Natural Hair Care Specialist, Colorist, Educator | Love, Kayli Nicole Hair & Beauty

23

Leasing a Salon or Shop? Key Steps & Advice From Pedal Retail Advisors | Sheila Laderburg Tarasiuk | Cofounder & Retail Real Estate Consultant | Pedal Retail Advisors

24

Systems, Scaling & Salon Success: Lessons from a DMV Salon Owner | Jannay McIver, Owner of Asili Hair Care Center | www.asilihaircarecenter.com

25

Changes Beyond Your Control? Pivoting with Courage, Agility, and Determination | Jahnaya Harris | Naya’s Chair | Holistic Hair Care Provider

26

The Power of Co-Creation: Building Beauty Spaces With People, Not For Them | Dana Fountain | Beauty Platform Creator/She-E-O Pin Me Up Chicago & Your Beauty Blueprint

27

Entrepreneurship with Heart: The Discipline, Hustle & Philanthropy Behind 25 Years of Growth | Winn Claybaugh | Dean and Co-Founder of Paul Mitchell Schools | Podcast Host, MASTERS

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[LIVE from '25 Beauty Business Brunch] Serving & Building Community Through Entrepreneurship & Education | Herson Bautista | CEO, DC Barber Expo | Owner, Heritage Barber & Co.

29

Anniversary in Greece: An Entrepreneurial Journey of Love and Business | Sammi Heffron, Co-Founder + Marketing + Events | Robert Hughes, Co-Founder + Host + Educator | HairdresserStrong

30

From Stylist to $13M CEO: Terra Harvell on Entrepreneurship, Hair Extensions, Systems & Salon Success | Terra Harvell, CEO of Harper Ellis Hair Co. & CEO of Strata Salon Systems

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SPECIAL: Building a Salon, Real-Time Docuseries: Construction | Franky Acevedo, Barber & Gabby Bastos, Stylist | Co-Owners, Corte

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Entrepreneurship, Mentorship, & Beauty Gives Back | Mireya Villarreal & Julie Hightower Co-Founders, Beauty Gives Back Foundation

33

Financial Foundations for Beauty Business Owners: Cash Flow, CFOs & Cushioning Risk | Kevin Caldwell | Founder & Advisor, Islands East Advisors | Founder & Consultant, Islands East Financial Solutions

34

Building Beyond the Chair: Realities, Relationships, and Resilience | Jake Sturm | Salon Owner, Cosmetologist, & Barber, Salon Blaq | Educator & Brand Ambassador

35

From Barber to Tech Startup Founder: How I Launched Cutnova | @dorian_barber_yt | CEO & Founder, Cutnova

36

Brand Partnerships & Salon Ownership: Jeremy Stephens’ Career Playbook | Jeremy Stephens | Owner, Jeremy Stephens Salon | Brand Ambassador & Global Artist

37

Startup Story: Test. Sell. Build. Scale. Lessons from a Co-Founder | Dharmendra Manwani | Co-Founder & CEO, ArtistOnGo

38

What Stylists Need to Know About Micro Salons & Suite Ownership | Kat Scott | Owner, The Rosewood Salon Co. | Business Coach, Destroy the Hairdresser

39

From Chair to CEO: Building a Scalable Salon Team with Systems That Stick | Diane Cole Stevens | CEO & Owner | Cole Stevens Salon

40

From Dorm Room to Studio: Creative Paths in the Beauty Industry | Cameron Moore | Versatile Hairstylist | Bossybeautybooking.as.me/

41

The State of Customer Service: Insight from the Restaurant Industry | Daniel Samir | Seasoned DC Restaurant Operations & Customer Service Expert

42

A Startup & Business Evolution Hair Story + Advice for Hairpreneurs, Barbers & Stylists | Jared Scott | Owner + Barber + Master Educator, His Grooming | Member, DC Board of Barbering and Cosmetology

43

Building the Future + Lessons From a Serial Entrepreneur | Larry E. Roberts, Jr. | CEO, Larry's Barber College | Serial Entrepreneur

44

From Barber to Hairpreneur + An Educator's Student Update | Phillip Dawson | Barber + Owner, PND Grooming Lounge | Educator, The TEMPLE Annapolis

45

Growing an Empire: 7 Salon Concepts + Agency + Venue Space | Dana Fountain | Beauty Platform Creator/She-E-O | Pin Me Up Chicago & Your Beauty Blueprint

46

Building a Clientele & Launching a Suite After School | Shantel Phillips | Owner, CodeGlam Salon Suite

47

Community Conversations: Real Talk - Why Shadowing is a Game-Changer | Jenae Botts | Recent Graduate | Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute Arlington

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HdS NEWS: Navigating Economic Trends: Insights for Business Owners

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Community Conversations: Unlocking Recession Resilience - Enhancing Soft Skills for Strong Customer Bonds

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From Stylist > Executive > Launching a Luxury Beauty Line | Nick Stenson | Brand Founder & CEO | Nick Stenson Beauty

51

Social Media Trends & Tools Update! | Jenna Stakias | CEO & Founder, The True Empire

52

Identify & Help Clients w/ Trichotillomania - Pulling Hair Out | Ellen Crupi | Director of Awareness & Business Development | HabitAware

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Checking-In! ~4 Years Licensed, Now Full-Time in a Suite with Tiffany Anyanwu | Stylist + Owner, Studio NinetySix | Co-Founder, Coda Hair

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HdS News: Trump Tariffs = Inflation Uncertainty & Market Crash Fears

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Stress Isn’t the Enemy: Reframing Pressure for Success | Rebecca Heiss, PhD | Stress Physiologist + Author + Keynote Speaker

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Community Conversations: Behind the Chair in Uncertain Times | Ashleigh Taylor | Owner + Master Colorist + Educator | Taylor & York Salon | DC

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Celebrity Styling, Business Growth & The Power of Niche with Dr. Seven | Dr. Adrin Seven Washington | Founder of EverBen Oil | Doctor of Professional Cosmetology | International Sew-In & Hair Extensions Expert | Small Business Specialist

58

The State of Cos Students & Raising The Bar for Hairdressers | Wayne White | Hairstylist | Educator, Chantilly Academy | Former Marine

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From Hairdresser to President of John Paul Mitchell Systems | Jason Yates | Hairdresser | President, John Paul Mitchell Systems

60

The State of Education, Training, & Hiring New Talent | Steve Reiss | Executive Director, Industry Relations & Insights | PIVOT POINT International

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HdS NEWS: Inflation + Trump Govt Cuts + New Talent Leadership Expectations

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SPECIAL EDITION: Indie Education, The State of the industry, & Left Brain Group | Aryn Detres | Founder of The Left Brain Group + The Hair Index

63

The Grind to Success: Setbacks, Hard Work, & Resilience | Sam Nolan | Master Barber | Educator & Manager of Creationz Barbershop

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SPECIAL: Salon Opening, Real-Time Docuseries: The First Months | Jessica Morrison + Brianne Blazosky | Co-Owners, Darling Nikki Salon

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Pros & Cons of Working with Brands + How to Get There | Ben Mollin | CEO + Founder, Ben Mollin Project

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New Year, New Approach: Your Prices, Your Value, Your Followers | Gina Sicard | @IamGinaBianca | Salon Business Educator | Owner, The Network Salon

67

All Things Tips! Accepting, Claiming, Taxes, & Salon Liability | Ashley Rivera | Sales Specialist + Host of Tippy Talks Podcast | Tippy

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Salon to Suite to Salon Ownership: Success Through Grit and Relationships | Rachel Hall & Wynter DePriest | Co-owners + Stylists, Jovi Salon

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Separate Yourself from Competition, Master Cashflow, and Understanding Credit | Leo Kanell | Founder | 7 Figures Funding & My Figures

70

Navigating Success in Hair + Education & Brands with Heart & Passion | Beto Sanchez | Ulta Beauty Design Team Specialist & Elite Stylist | Wella, GHD Brand Educator

71

Serious Business & Real Talk | Debra Neill Baker | Principal + Chief Energy Officer, Neill Corporation

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The Road to Success: Brand Educator + Suite Life + Make an Impact | Brea Retic | Global Educator, Andis | Member, Salon Centric “It Takes a Pro” Team | Mother + Wife + Suite Renter + Barber + Philanthropist

73

Community Conversations: Building Wealth, Investing, and Retirement | Daniel Mason-Jones | Salon Owner + Stylist + Educator + Public Figure | Muse Salon and Spa

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SPECIAL: Salon Opening, Real-Time Docuseries: Pre-Opening Intro | Jessica Morrison + Brianne Blazosky | Co-Owners, Darling Nikki Salon

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Living Your Purpose: Mentors, Skills, and Owning Your Why | Coko Taft | Regional Education Manager, OLAPLEX

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The Compensation Ecosystem: Building a Thriving Salon Team | Nikki Le | CEO and Founder of Statements Inc. and Nikki Le Consultancy | Beauty Industry Business Coach | Salon HR Consultant | Compensation Consultant

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Stop Renting: How to Buy the Building for Your Salon or Shop | Paul Neal | Owner, Vantage Point Commercial Capital | Host, The Brick & Mortar Money Show Podcast

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Building Your Biz + The State of Education & Licensing | Vonetta Dumas Jennings | Member, DC Board Barb & Cosm | Owner, Signature Image Salon | Educator | Author

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From Stylist to Director: Crafting Careers & Education | Jason Snyder | Director of Sales & Education, Neill Fulfillment (VoMor Hair Extensions) | 17 Yrs, Aveda

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Catching-Up 3 Yrs Later: From School to Salon AND Suite | Tiffany Anyanwu Stylist + Owner, Studio NinetySix | Co-Founder, Coda Hair

81

Building a Beauty Business: Planning, Research & Finding Your Niche | Ajia Minnis Cruz Lanham | CEO+ Owner & Founder | Thrive Hair Bar

82

Good, Bad, & Reality of Coaches, Recruiting, & Retaining | Charlene Esoff | Hairstylist + Salon Manager + Coach + Mentor | The Delforge Group, US

83

The Start-Up Process, Branding, & Publicity | Darius Davie | Mens Stylist | Co-Founder + Creative Director, Groom Guy

84

Partnership Realities, Team-Based Pay, & Building Oasis Curl Salon | Wafaya Abdallah | Owner, Curly Oasis Educator, Art of Curly Hair | Host, The Curl Code Podcast

85

Tech, Business, & Social Media: Getting to The Truth of What Matters | Gordon Miller | CEO, Beauty Cast | Founder, Social Beauty Makers

86

Dispelling the 3 Most Current Trends in Health & Fitness | David Castle | Co-Founder, Industry Aligned | Expert: Biomechanics, Exercise Science & Nutrition; 25 Years

87

Building Business & Transforming Your Career | Tuesday McClain | Colorist + Educator + Owner | Savvy Color Salon Inc.

88

HS NEWS: Social Media Trends + Impact on Your Health and Business + Inflation & Interest Rate Update

89

How I Built Salons, Bought the Building, & Create My Future | Jamal Edmonds | Owner, JE Parlour | Educator & Texture Expert

90

Building Multiple Revenue Streams As a Beauty Pro | Tyler Kelbert | Stylist + Barber + Educator + Award Winning Artist

91

What Are The Steps + How Much Money Do I Need Before Opening Up Shop? | Joe Agnello | CEO + Co-Owner, City Image Barber Shop Chain (10 Locations) | Barber Shop Owner Coach

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HS NEWS: Interest Rates Coming Down + Worker Satisfaction High + Gen Z Starts Saving + More!

93

Communal Care: Going Farther with Others Than on Your Own | Domenique Harrison, MPH, LMFT, LPCC | Founder & Licensed Psychotherapist, The Racial Equity Therapist

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Branding & Scaling Your Career or Business Beyond Convention | Darius Davie | Mens Stylist | Co-Founder + Creative Director, Groom Guy

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International Salon Suites + State of Education | John Gillespie | Managing Director at Phenix Salon Suites | Celebrity Hairstylist | Businessman | Speaker

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Opening a Salon: The Challenges No One Talks About | Nikita Montgomery | Co-Founder, Hazel O. Salon | www.nikimonty.com

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HS NEWS: Inflation, Politics, Interest Rates, and Your Business

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How I Built My Book, Businesses, and Career | Stephen Adams | Co-Owner, Moxie Hair Salon + ShairedSpace + Stepshair.com | Founder + Exec. Dir., Beauty Certified Education

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HS NEWS: New Inflation Data, Consumers Are Reducing Spending, Social Media, & Employee Retentiion

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Recap & What's Next | Beauty Business Brunch | Robert Hughes, Host + Stylist | Sammi Heffron, Marketing + Community Engagement | HairdresserStrong.com

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Cosmo. Students: Getting to Know Them, From Their Teacher | Raegine Hunter | Stylist + Educator, PR at Partners | Educator, Wella

102

HS NEWS: Market Shift? Consumer Sentiment + Inflation + Employment News

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How I Went From Assistant > Mom > Stable & Secure Salon Owner | Maria Alexandra Marrero | Stylist + Owner, Salon ALO

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Success After School: Student > Apprentice > Stylist > Educator | Raegine Hunter | Stylist + Educator, PR at partners | Educator, Wella

105

Success & Higher Prices = Navigating Biz Ups & Downs + Great Cust. Experience | Kathleen Lauer | Owner & Stylist, Inspire Salon

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Retirement Planning & Securing Your Family’s Future | Marcos Serrano | Financial Planner, Primerica

107

WAY Bigger Than You Think: Importance of Email in Your Biz | Claire Monroe | Hair Designer | Virtual Assistant | Consultant | Claire Monroe Hair Co.

108

Building a Sustainable Salon Business: Systems, Coaches, and Community | Stephanie Dillenseger | Owner, Eclips Salon

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Pioneering Success: Community, Consistency, & Collaboration | Cindy Feldman | Leader of Amazing Beauty Professionals, Progressions Salon Spa Store | Board Member, PBA

110

Crafting the Future: Fostering Integrity and Growth in Hairdressing | Victor Scotti Jr. | Creative Director & Stylist, Our S.P.A.C.E. | Soon to be graduate, Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute, Arlington

111

Int. Educator, Social Media Trailblazer & Salon Owner; Here's My Story | Ruby Devine | Owner + Stylist, The LABoratory, a Ruby Devine Salon

112

Laying a Foundation: Student to Fully Booked Stylist | Vonetta Dumas Jennings | Member, DC Board Barb & Cosm | Owner, Signature Image Salon | Educator | Author

113

The Road to Success: Understanding Tenacity, Resilience, and Balance | Travis Parker | Founder | Travis Parker Academy

114

Taxes, Deductions, and Red Flags for Tax Season | April L. McDaniel | Certified Public Accountant | Certified Retirement Services Professional | Consultant | Educator | Kopsa Otte CPAs + Advisors

115

Equality in Pricing: A Deep Dive into Inclusion vs. Gender-Based Models | Georgia “G” Tournai | Owner, G TOURNAI Hair + Creative Studio | Educator + Salon Consultant

116

New Client Traffic is Going to Tech Savvy Salons; Level Up Now | Scott Moon | Founder, Salon S.O.S. | www.SalonSOS.ca

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Breaking Boundaries: New Salon Model, No Regulations | Nick Mirabella | Entrepreneur | Mentor | Coach | TheWarehouse.salon | NickMirabella.com

118

HS NEWS: Interest Rates & Inflation + How To Get Rich + Cyber Security + Latest in Tech News

119

Sam Villa on Customer Service and Delivering Value | Sam Villa | Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer, Sam Villa | Global Artistic Ambassador, Redken

120

Suite Success: How I Grow My Clientele with Email | Claire Monroe | Hair Designer | Virtual Assistant | Consultant | Claire Monroe Hair Co.

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NEWS: Business + Branding + Cyber Security + Electronics + Generational Studies + E-commerce

122

Building One of the Largest Privately Owned Barber Shops in the U.S. | Joe Agnello | CEO + Co-Owner, City Image Barber Shop Chain (10 Locations) | Barber Shop Owner Coach

123

HS NEWS: New Contractor Rule! + CPI, Inflation, Unemployment Reports + ChatGPT vs NY TImes Lawsuit

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Community Conversations: Attracting & Retaining Top-Tier Rising Stylists

125

Pioneering Salon Suites in the UK - My Story | John Gillespie | Managing Director at Phenix Salon Suites | Celebrity Hairstylist | Businessman | Speaker

126

HS NEWS: 2024 New Year Predictions and Outlook! + Executive Presence = How to Be Seen as Leaders

127

Does Work-Life Balance Exist? The Life Of An Independent Stylist, Artist, & Mother | Shannon Romano aka “PIGMENT” | Professional Hairstylist + Artist + Wig Designer

128

Stop & Prevent Pain Behind the Chair | David Castle | Co-Founder, Industry Aligned | Expert: Biomechanics, Exercise Science & Nutrition; 25 Years

129

Customer Experience Revolution: Tech's Vital Role in Salons | Scott Moon | Founder, Salon S.O.S. | www.SalonSOS.ca

130

HS NEWS: Fed Talks NEW Economic Data + Walmart Warning + Gen-Z Entrepreneurs + AI Mind Reading + AI Biz Tools

131

Empowering Through Hair: A Rising Stylist's Equity Mission | Victor Scotti Jr | Founder, Our S.P.A.C.E. | Rising Stylist, Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute, Arlington

132

HS NEWS: Comprehensive, but Mixed Economic Data + Work-Life Balance is Flawed?! + Less Think $$ = 😁

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Finding Balance & Success via Focus, Determination, & Discipline | Ashlee Norman | Hairstylist + Educator + Mom | AshleeNormanHair.com

134

HS NEWS: New Business Trends from Gen-Z! TOP 7 Candidate Types for Hiring or Getting Hired, Gen-Z!

135

Community Conversations: Hiring, Training, and Retaining Rising Stylists | Diana Varvaro | School Director | Paul Mitchell The School, NYC

136

Cuts & Connections: The Key Ingredients to Success & Job Satisfaction | Gino Maggio, Owner + Educator

137

HS NEWS: Big AI Drama! Economic Update! New Study Advises Salon Owners + Gen-Z Rising Stylists!

138

Beyond Trends: True Education, Sacrifice, & Financial Freedom | Ashlee Norman | Hairstylist + Educator + Mom | AshleeNormanHair.com

139

HS NEWS: Inflation + Interest Rates + Gen-Z Gets Career Advice from TikTok!

140

How to Hire & Retain Gen-Z, From Their School Owner | Patrick Guarniere | School Owner, TSPA DC | Stylist | Nat'l Artist, Redken | Member, DC Cos. Board

141

HS NEWS: Economic News + Housing Market + AI Breaks Law + Court Drama + Social Media, Mental Health

142

Dissecting Social Media Trends & My Story | Crystal Green | Podcast Host + Author + Coach + Course Creator + Speaker + Master Stylist | YourHairMentor.com

143

$2m+ E-commerce & 4 Membership-based Salon Owner, How I Did It | Nick Mirabella | Entrepreneur | Mentor | Coach TheWarehouse.Salon | NickMirabella.com

144

Celebrity Clients & Mastering Your Craft | Shannon Romano aka “PIGMENT” Professional Hairstylist + Artist + Wig Designer

145

Community Conversations: The Secret to Rising Stylists | Diana Varvaro | School Director | Paul Mitchell The School, NYC

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From Stylist to Salon Owner, Now Coaching With NLP & Timeline Therapy Brigette Sobus | Owner + Founder | Power and Joy Coaching Academy

147

How I “Came Out” After Building a Business “In The Closet” | Georgia “G” Tournai | Owner, G TOURNAI Hair + Creative Studio | Educator + Salon Consultant

148

H.S. NEWS: Inflation Is Still High💸 + Poll Says Parents Care Less About Manners👼 + Senate Signals Personal Image Is Not Important😣

149

How We Built a New Salon Business Model | David Bosscher & Cyd Charisse | Destroy The Hairdresser

150

Understanding Isolation, Negative Self-Talk, & Imposter Syndrome | Krystine Sherwood | Internationally Certified Coach | Salon & Spa Owner | The Beauty Pro Coach

151

What is Human Design & How Can It Help Hairdressers? | Lindsey Means | Human Design Expert + Guide | LindseyMeans.com

152

The Path I Took & Things I Learned: Shop Owner + Brand Educator | Gino Maggio | Owner, The Barbershop Tampa | Educator, BaByliss4Barbers

153

A Hairdresser's Dream: From Student to Stylist to Suite Owner to Salon Owner | Amanda Hickox | Mother | Salon Owner + Colorist + Extension Specialist | Salon de Muse

154

Becoming a Legend: Education, Hard Work, and Relationships | Sam Villa | Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer, Sam Villa | Global Artistic Ambassador, Redken

155

Becoming a School Owner, Nat'l Educator, and Cos. Board Member | Patrick Guarniere | School Owner, TSPA DC | Stylist | Nat'l Artist, Redken | Member, DC Cos. Board

156

How Can Schools and Salons Do Better for Rising Stylists?! | Diana Varvaro | School Director | Paul Mitchell The School, NYC

157

How to Build a Brand | Adam Muncy | Co-Owner + CEO | Samson's Haircare

158

Cash Flow, Customer Relationships & Success in Business | Nina Tulio | Speaker + Educator | Business Edu & Tik Tok Amb., Oligo Professionel

159

Tips on Hiring Rising Stylists & Gen Z | Michael Cole | Beauty Business Jedi

160

How We Adopted Genderless Pricing in a Multi-Generational Salon | Maria Elizabeth | Owner + Founder + Stylist | Salon deZEN | VA

161

Building a Brand & Production Biz via My Hair Community & Relationships | Ivis Hernandez | Hair Artist + Owner | ⁠ Tha Viibe & Viibe Different

162

From Prison Guard to Mobile Styling & E-Commerce Biz | Leones Trinity | Stylist + Founder | Trinity Place Designs

163

What Is A Coach, How To Pick One, and The Role Mental Health Plays In It All?! | Krystine Sherwood | Internationally Certified Coach | Salon & Spa Owner | The Beauty Pro Coach

164

Premiere Orlando 2023 Recap & Takeaways! | Robert Hughes, Host + Stylist | Sammi Heffron, Marketing + Community Engagement | HairdresserStrong.com

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How I Built My Career Helping Hairdressers Via Human Design | Lindsey Means Human Design Expert + Guide | LindseyMeans.com

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From Rising Stylist to Building a Book & Becoming a Stage Artist | Ivis Hernandez | Hair Artist + Owner | Tha Viibe + VIIBE Different

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How I Started Salon deZEN and Built My Brand | Maria Elizabeth | Owner + Founder + Stylist | Salon deZEN | VA

168

How I Built My Career By Overcoming Fear & Failure | Travis Parker | Founder | Travis Parker Academy

169

Becoming a Beauty Business Educator & Consultant | Nina Tulio | Speaker + Educator | Business Edu & Tik Tok Amb., Oligo Professionel

170

The Inspirational Story of Building Samson's Haircare | Adam Muncy | Co-Owner + CEO | Samson's Haircare

171

Assessing the Rising Stylist Landscape | Michael Cole | Beauty Business Jedi

172

Getting To Know Casals Salon Collective | Therese Snow | Colorist + Educator + Co-Owner | Casals Salon Collective | VA

173

Rising Stylist Challenges & Struggles, From Their School Director | Diana Varvaro | Director | Paul Mitchell The School NYC |

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What is Success? | Niki Smith | Entrepreneur + Business Strategist + Empowerment Coach | Knowledge By Niki

175

Navigating a Career That Led to Salon Ownership | Ashleigh Taylor | Owner + Master Colorist + Educator | Taylor & York Salon

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Generational Differences from a Gen Z-er | Hunter Donia | Industry Business Educator | Hunter Donia LLC

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The Future of The Industry | April Dominguez | Founder + CEO

178

Getting to Know Eden Salon DC & How They Will Build You | Eden Tekle | Stylist + Salon Owner | Eden DC Salon | DC

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Goals, Expectations, & Desires of Rising Stylists | Skky Royal | Rising Stylist | Paul Mitchell School Grad | Jackson Harlow Beauty Lounge | VA

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What is FASTFOILS & How I Built It! | Ben Barkworth | Owner + Creative Director, JUSTB Salon | Founder, FASTFOILS

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My Top 3 Hacks to Build On Social | Olivia Thompson | CEO | OMG Artistry

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Celebrating our 2nd Anniversary! | Robert Hughes, Host + Stylist | Sammi Heffron, Marketing + Community Engagement | HairdresserStrong.com

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Who Are these Gen-Z Rising Stylists? From their Teacher! | Artyce Dozier | Owner + Master Stylist + Educator | Hair Meets Art + The Art of Hair Agency LLC + Paul Mitchell The School | VA

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How & Why I Built My Business Helping You Automate & Set Boundaries for Success | Hunter Donia | Industry Business Educator | Hunter Donia LLC

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How & Why I Author Books to Help You Build Your Business | Ivan Zoot | Author + Educator + Barber + Serial Entrepreneur | IVANZOOT.COM | IL

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How & Why I Launched HANDSOME App, A Career & Education Network | April Dominguez | Founder + CEO

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How I Became the Go-To for Launching Products and Tools| J Ladner | Director of Education, FASTFOILS | Digital & Creative Director, Oligo Professionnel | CA

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How We Started Casals Salon Collective | Therese Snow | Colorist + Educator + Co-Owner Casals Salon Collective | VA

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Get Out of Your Recession Mindest & Into a Growth Mindset | Steve Gomez | Industry Business Coach + Trainer + Author | Steve Gomez Business Coaching | CA

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How I Became The Hair Industry’s Queen of Social Media | Olivia Thompson | CEO | OMG Artistry | FL

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A Rising Stylist's Expectations & Vision for The Future | Skky Royal | Rising Stylist | Paul Mitchell School Grad | Jackson Harlow Beauty Lounge | VA

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Salon Owners Vs. Gen-Z; Both Have Changes to Make | Kelly Gorsuch | Serial Entrepreneur + Owner | Hells Bottom Barbershops + Immortal Beloved Salon | DC + VA

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Becoming a Runway Stylist & Salon | Pritha Muneswar | Stylist + Make-Up Artist + Owner | The Mane Group | FL

194

From East Africa to DC Salon Owner: My Challenges & Triumphs | Eden Tekle | Stylist + Salon Owner | Eden DC Salon | DC

195

Giving Back, Visiting Hair Schools as Guest Speaker! | Corey Paul, Stylist + Salon Owner + Educator, Corey Paul's Hair Studio | North Carolina

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Who We Are, Where We Are Going, and What We've Learned | Robert Hughes, Host + Stylist | Sammi Heffron, Marketing + Community Engagement | HairdresserStrong.com | DC

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How I Started My Salon and Launched A Tool Company | Ben Barkworth | Owner, Creative Director, JUSTB Salon | Founder, FASTFOILS | Toronto

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How I Built My Businesses & Broke World Records | Ivan Zoot | Author + Educator + Barber + Serial Entrepreneur | ivanzoot.com | IL

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Business Coaching: What Can We Do For You? | Steve Gomez | Industry Business Coach + Trainer + Author | Steve Gomez Business Coaching | CA

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How I Built my Salon, Agency, & Became an Educator | Artyce Dozier | Owner + Master Stylist + Educator | Hair Meets Art + The Art of Hair Agency LLC + Paul Mitchell The School | VA

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How I Built Multiple Businesses & Now Help Business Owners | Niki Smith | Entrepreneur + Business Strategist + Empowerment Coach | Knowledge By Niki | IL

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Success = Sacrifice, Commitment, Humility, & Empathy | J Ladner | Director of Education, FAST FOILS Digital & Creative Director, Oligo Professionnel | CA