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Episodes
178: Understanding Gen Z: Driving Salon Business and Industry Growth
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Danise a Text Message.Ready to unravel the fascinating world of Gen Zs and their impact on the salon industry? Brace yourself as we talk about th...
177: Converting Website Visitors into Loyal Salon Clients
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Danise a Text Message.Ever wondered how a well-designed website can catapult your salon business to heights you've never imagined? Get ready...
176: Gift Cards - Your Salon's Secret Weapon for Boosting Revenue
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Danise a Text Message.Can you imagine ringing in the New Year with an extra $10,000 in your salon's revenue? That's exactly what happen...
EP 175: Calm Over Chaos: Creating a Relaxing Salon Experience for Anxious Clients
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Danise a Text Message.What if we told you that there's a fear as hair-raising as a spider's crawl or the chill of a ghostly presence? Y...
174: Taking Your Salon to the Next Level: Essentials of a Successful Salon Website
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Danise a Text Message.Struggling to design a website that speaks directly to your audience? We've got you covered. This episode unveils the ...
173: The Beauty of a Well-Designed Salon Website
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Danise a Text Message.Get ready to elevate your salon business to new heights! I promise you, by the end of this podcast, you will understand the...
172 Becoming the Go-To Salon for High-End Stylists
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Danise a Text Message.Are you ready to take your salon to the next level and become a magnet for top-notch talent? Join me on this throwback epis...
171: From Passion to Profit: Building a Successful Salon Business
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Danise a Text Message.Ready to transform your passion for style and beauty into a thriving salon business? In this candid and insightful throwbac...
170 Starting Strong: How to Excel in Your First Salon Job
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Danise a Text Message.Mastering the beauty industry is no easy feat, but with the right guidance, it can be a piece of cake. Are you fresh out of...
169: Challenging the Gender Norms in the Salon Industry with Rachel Daily
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Danise a Text Message.Ever wondered how an innovative salon can disrupt traditions and challenge gender norms, all while maintaining sustainable ...
168: Mastering the Salon Today 200 Application
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Danise a Text Message.Dive headfirst with us into the exhilarating world of the Salon Today 200, an annual competition celebrating the crème de ...
EP 167: Unlocking the Secret of Humble Leadership in Salon Success
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Danise a Text Message.What if we told you, being a humble leader could skyrocket your salon's success? Not only is humility not a sign of we...
EP 166: Revolutionizing Salon Leadership: The Power of Systems Over Consequences
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Danise a Text Message.What if I told you that the key to unlocking consistent excellence and growth in your salon or spa isn’t consequence-base...
165: Decoding the Language of Commercial Leasing
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Danise a Text Message.Ever wondered how commercial leases work? Ever been perplexed by terms like triple net leases, or percentage leases? Well, ...
EP164: Implementing a Skills Certification Program in Your Salon
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Danise a Text Message.Calling all salon owners! What if you could transform your team into top-notch professionals by implementing a skills certi...
EP 163: The Blueprint for Success in the Salon Business
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Danise a Text Message.Ready to scale the pinnacle of success in the hairstyling industry? Then brace yourself as Danise, a veteran salon owner wh...
EP 162: Transitioning from Stylist to Salon Owner: A Masterclass with Danise
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Danise a Text Message.Take a journey with Danise, a seasoned salon owner with 30 years of experience, as she reveals the most effective strategie...
EP161: Essential Focus Areas for New Salon Owners
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Danise a Text Message.Ever wonder what it takes to build a successful salon business? Well, strap in as we embark on an enlightening journey, dra...
160: Start-Up Wisdom
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Danise a Text Message.Step inside the world of salon ownership with a seasoned veteran who has owned four successful salons over the past 30 year...
159: Eco-Friendly Salon Practices: The Rise of Disposable Towels
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Danise a Text Message.What if you could completely transform your salon's operations, save money, and respect the planet, all by making one ...
EP 158: Strategies to Thrive in the Changing Landscape of Salon Ownership
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Danise a Text Message.Ever wonder how salon owners navigate the fickle economy and keep those doors swinging open with returning and new clients?...
157: Attracting and Keeping Exceptional Talent in Your Salon
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Danise a Text Message.As a salon owner, you know how crucial first impressions are when hiring top talent, but what does it really take to cultiv...
156: The Secret to Keeping Salon Clients Coming Back
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Danise a Text Message.Ever wondered why clients might not return or provide feedback after a salon visit? In this eye-opening episode, we're...
155: Agreeing on the Salon Music
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Danise a Text Message.The right music in a salon is super important, trust me. It has a huge impact on the whole vibe and can make or break the e...
154: Bathroom Cleanliness
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Danise a Text Message.Keeping the salon bathroom clean is important for several reasons:1. Client Comfort: A clean bathroom ensures tha...
153: Toxic Clients
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Danise a Text Message.Dealing with certain clients can really suck the life out of you, you know? These are the ones I like to call "toxic c...
152: Salon Design Mistakes
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Danise a Text Message.In this podcast episode, we discussed ten common mistakes that salon owners should avoid when furnishing their hair salons....
151: Your Salon Valuation
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Danise a Text Message.If you are considering selling your salon, there are a few things I’d suggest. Maybe you hire a broker. Maybe you sell it...
150: Choosing Your Business Structure
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Danise a Text Message.So, when you're starting a business, you need to pick the right ownership structure that works for you. There are diff...
149: Dress Codes
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Danise a Text Message.Do you have a dress code? Do you even need a dress code? What does a dress code do for your culture and your brand?Let me s...
148: TB: Commission, Rental or Suite?
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Danise a Text Message.In today's "throwback episode" we revisit my friend April, to discuss the differences between commission, bo...
147: Your Guest Has Cancer
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Danise a Text Message.I vividly recall the day when I checked my schedule to see who was coming in. Like many stylists, I have my favorite guests...
146: Top Toning Mistakes
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Danise a Text Message.As hairstylists, we learn from experience, reading, and practicing, but sometimes we still scratch our heads when bad hair ...
145: Positive Mindset Made Easy
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Danise a Text Message.Phrases you’ll only hear an average salon owner say…and replace that mindset with a successful salon owner…1.I’m no...
144: Interview Techniques
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Danise a Text Message.Your staff is hands down (like, no doubt) the most critical element in making your salon successful. It's crucial to h...
143: Earn Your Worth
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Danise a Text Message.I recently read an article in Modern Salon, with exciting news about the potential and stability of the beauty industry.A s...
142: Transitioning from Stylist to Owner
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Danise a Text Message.Salon owners often start out in the industry as stylists who are passionate about providing excellent customer service and ...
141: Fear of Selling Retail
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Danise a Text Message.In today's highly competitive world, the ability to sell haircare products is a critical skill for success. Unfortunat...
140: Salon Reports Made Easy
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Danise a Text Message.Are you the type of owner who hates to look at their reports? You probably paid for a POS system that is wonderful at keep...
139: Success Has a Journey
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Danise a Text Message.Have you ever scrolled through social media and start comparing yourself to others? Of course you have...we all have, and i...
138: Creating Your Logo (Part 4 of 4)
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Danise a Text Message.Okay, so logos are a big deal, right? It can be a little intimidating to make one, but they're essential for any busin...
137: Choosing Your Color Palette (Series 3 of 4)
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Danise a Text Message.When it comes to color, it's important to remember that different hues can evoke different emotions in people. Think a...
136: Choosing Fonts for your Brand (Series 2 of 4)
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Danise a Text Message.Building a brand identity is not an easy task.Your logo design, brand messaging, brand colors, and brand fonts all must com...
135: Your Brand Identity (Series 1 of 4)
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Danise a Text Message.If you’re having trouble figuring out who exactly you are, don’t sweat it. Sometimes, all you need is a simple brainsto...
134: Becoming a Brand Educator in the Beauty Industry
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Danise a Text Message.Today we talk with my friend, April Cox, about what it takes and what it actually looks like to become a brand educator. ...
133: Five Step Consultation TB
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Danise a Text Message.Today's episode is a throwback of one of our most popular episodes...it will help kickstart your new year and new goal...
132: Qualities of a Successful Stylist
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send Danise a Text Message.Statistics show only a small percentage of hairstylists are living a comfortable life. While the other 80% are struggling t...
131: How to Survive Getting Off Schedule
28 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send Danise a Text Message.PITCH IN. Train your staff and front desk to be aware when another stylist is having a hard time keeping up, for whatever ...
130: Handling a Toxic Co-Worker
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send Danise a Text Message.You know who we’re talking about…she’s the one who never has anything nice to say about anyone else and is constantly...
129: Handling an Unhappy Client
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send Danise a Text Message.When building relationships with clients, one of the most important and difficult things to do is handle complaints properl...
128: Setting Goals
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send Danise a Text Message.Success is about hard work and focusing on your numbers. Tracking your numbers is vital to your success and your paycheck.W...
127: Surviving Burnout
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send Danise a Text Message.About ready to give up your career and become a permanent beach bum? Read through these tips to help you combat burnout bef...
126: Surviving a Recession
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send Danise a Text Message.As a salon owner, you’ve had to navigate your way through the Covid shutdown and reopening. And today, continuing supply ...
125: Following a Dream has a Price...
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send Danise a Text Message.This podcast episode is a bit different…I’m going to read you an article that I cut out of a newspaper over 30 years ag...
124: Why Values are Important to Your Culture
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send Danise a Text Message.When you are just opening up a salon…there are so many things to consider and make decisions about, like branding, décor...
123: Firing Someone, Part 2
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send Danise a Text Message.This is the second part of last weeks episode…on how to fire someone. Last week we talked about a few ways to get it wron...
122: How to Fire Someone
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send Danise a Text Message.Is Firing Someone Bothering You? Here's What to DoDo you find yourself as the leader of your salon, having to let some...
EP 121 Know Better. Do Better.
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send Danise a Text Message.EP 121 Know Better. Do Better.If you’ve followed us in the past, you’ve probably noticed a big change…yes, we’ve ch...
EP 120: Commission, Booth Rental or Suite?
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send Danise a Text Message. April Cox is an American Board Certified Hair Colorist. She is also an Educator for Eufora International since 2005...
EP 119: Let's Go to Camp!
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send Danise a Text Message. This guitar-playing mid-west guy is taking our industry by storm...As owner of a 35-stylist commission salon, @sammyleehi...
EP 117: The Real Client Experience
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send Danise a Text Message.EP 117: The Real Customer ExperienceThis episode is a little different. I’ve invited my twin sister Dana to join us to ...
EP 118 Finding Your Perfect Salon
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send Danise a Text Message.EP 118 Finding your Perfect SalonWe’ve been discussing the somewhat nerve-wracking process of finding your first salon jo...
EP 115: A New Type of Education Connection with Paula Henson
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send Danise a Text Message.Sometimes you meet someone who inspires you on all levels…today’s guest is one of those people. I met Paula a few years...
EP 114: Nailing Your First Interview
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send Danise a Text Message.Searching for your first salon job can be exciting and rewarding, but it can also be a very anxious time too. During your j...
EP 113 Salon Owners: Stepping Away From Behind the Chair
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send Danise a Text Message.As a salon owner, don't somedays seem like you're on a hamster wheel? 🐹☸️What are the keys to your s...
EP 112: Should you be an Assistant?
24 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send Danise a Text Message.Have you ever wondered if you should be an assistant straight out of beauty school or go directly behind the chair? What ex...
EP 111: Why Our Values Are Important to our Career
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send Danise a Text Message.Do you know why values are so important to the culture of your salon?While we are not always aware of our own values,...
EP 110: Understanding Body Types & Face Shapes
10 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send Danise a Text Message.Did you know that your guests body shape and face shape should determine how your approach their haircut and color? So many...
EP 109: The Customer Experience
03 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send Danise a Text Message.We're back! 🤗 Listen to today's podcast about why the customer experience matters...🥰 It's one o...
EP 108: 5 Steps to a Simple Consultation
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send Danise a Text Message.I know we coach on the client consultation a lot! But the consultation is truly the most important part for setting you and...
EP 107: Nailing Your Color Consultation
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send Danise a Text Message.Wouldn't you love to know how to get every color consultation correct? What questions are important? What's not i...
EP 106: Solve Their Problems with a Great Consultation
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send Danise a Text Message.Did you know that 95% of what goes wrong in an appointment happens because of the consultation wasn’t done correctly?Brid...
EP 105: Trichology to ABCH...all the things with Sophia Highland
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send Danise a Text Message.About Sophia:The best investment I made into my career was becoming ABCH certified (American Board Certified Hair Colorist)...
EP 104: Connecting with Your Clients when You're Scared
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send Danise a Text Message.Have you ever had one of those moments when you were scared to even greet your client, let alone cut their hair? I get it.....
EP 103: Tools You Need Right Out of Beauty School
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send Danise a Text Message.Tools You Need Right Out of Beauty SchoolAre you curious about what tools you are expected to have in order to start workin...
EP 102: When it's in your blood...with Bridget Revette
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send Danise a Text Message.Bridget is a true Jersey girl with over 10 years in the industry. From beauty school dropout to a successful stylist behind...
EP 101: Finding Your First Salon
09 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send Danise a Text Message.Finding Your First SalonJust graduated? Now what? Find out how to find your first salon, with the least amount of anxiety.T...
EP 100: Meet Danise and Welcome to the Hair Industry!
21 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Send Danise a Text Message.Welcome to Salon Ownership Made Easy – As a former salon owner, I know how tough it can be to deal with things like hirin...