Grow My Salon Business Podcast

345 Where Does All the Money Go? The 10-Part Financial Framework for Salon Owners

28 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Hopefully your salon is busy, clients are coming through the door, and money is being taken at the till every day, so if that's the case, then why is ...

344 Does Your Salon Have a Pricing Problem or a Productivity Problem?

21 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Salon profitability is under more pressure than it has been in years, and the hard reality is that being busy isn't the same as being profitable. In t...

343 The Mindset Behind Long-Term Salon Success with Scott Buchanan

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Running a successful salon for nearly 40 years in one of the most competitive cities on the planet takes more than talent. It takes the willingness to...

342 The 5-Step Framework for Training a Salon Manager

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Training a salon manager is one of the things salon owners often get wrong, and most don't realise it until they've already hired the wrong person, pu...

341 Are Apprenticeships Still Financially Viable for Salon Owners?

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The economics of running a salon have changed, and if your approach to training assistants hasn't changed with it, your margins are going to keep shri...

340 The Simple Three-Part Formula Every Million Dollar Salon Is Built On

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most salon owners believe their biggest problem is not getting enough new clients, but what if that’s not true? In this episode, I break down why fo...

339 The Difference Between Average Salons and World-Class Ones

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The difference between a good salon and a world-class one isn’t talent. It’s standards, and the leadership to hold them.In this episode, I take in...

338 Instagram Marketing for Salons: What’s Changed in 2026 with Hayley Mears

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Instagram marketing for salons is constantly evolving, and if you're relying on strategies from even a year ago, there are changes you need to know ab...

337 Why Predictable Growth Requires Predictable Marketing

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most salon owners think they have a marketing problem. In reality, what they usually have is a clarity problem, a positioning problem, and a consisten...

336 How AI Is Changing Google Search with Phil Evans

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

AI is changing Google search faster than most salon owners realise, and whether you like it or not, it’s going to impact your business. In this epis...

335 Leadership starts with training: why developing your team is non-negotiable

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

There are many responsibilities that come with being a salon owner, and if we're honest, most of us give very little thought to them before we open ou...

334 Why Modern Hair Education Must Meet Hairdressers Where They Are with Gerard Scarpaci

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Gerard Scarpaci, co-founder of Hairbrained and host of the Hairbrained Conversations podcast. We talk about the...

333: Home Haircare Recommendations: Why Stylists Still Avoid It and What Needs to Change

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Nearly four years ago, I recorded an episode about why hairdressers should be recommending professional retail. And yet, here we are, still having the...

332 How One Salon Owner Turned Her Business Around

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this final episode of our three-part series on the five pillars of salon success, I take a different approach by talking you through the journey of...

331 Why Your Salon Is Busy But Not Profitable

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I’m diving deep into the Money Pillar of salon success, because after more than 20+ years of coaching salon owners all over the wor...

330 The #1 Mistake That Keeps Salon Owners Stuck (It's Not What You Think)

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

After 20+ years of coaching salon owners, I can spot the pattern in under 5 minutes. Talented stylist opens dream salon, becomes overwhelmed operator,...

329 New Year, New Opportunity: Taking Control of Your Salon Business

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A new year always brings with it a sense of possibility. It’s that “that was then, this is now” moment where you get to draw a line in the sand ...

328 Is Self-Employment Really the Answer for Hairdressers?

30 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Not every hairdresser wants to be self-employed, and in this episode, I explain why that’s not only okay, but why it creates a real opportunity for ...

327 The Relationships and Life Lessons that Begin Behind the Chair

23 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This short episode is a reflection on the real relationships we form with the people who sit in our chairs. I’ve often said that clients aren’t yo...

326 A Year in Review: Data, AI, and the Direction of the Hairdressing Industry with Gordon Miller

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

At the end of every year, I like to take a step back and look at what’s really happening in our industry. Not just at a surface level, but underneat...

235 Branding, AI & The New Rules of Instagram with Hayley Mears

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I’m joined by Hayley Mears, former hairdresser, branding expert, and the driving force behind Six Underground Media. Hayley is also...

324 Why People Problems Are Really Leadership Problems

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, I’m tackling the flip side of a happy, high-performing team, what to do when things are not going smoothly. Because after ...

323 Leadership, Legacy & the Future of Juut with Coco Wagner

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, I sit down with someone who’s grown up alongside one of the most respected salon organisations in the United States.Today'...

322 The Beautiful Chaos of Building a Team

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I've been thinking a lot about what really makes a great salon, and it's not always what you might think. Sure, brilliant technical skills matter, but...

321 Courage, Culture, and Conscious Living with Rita Marcon

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, I’m joined by Rita Marcon, whose story perfectly captures the courage it takes to follow your intuition and reinvent yours...

320 The Culture-Building Potential of a Staff Christmas Party

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As the end of the year approaches, it's tempting to push for maximum productivity, rush through holiday celebrations, and then collapse in a heap on C...

319 No One’s Coming to Save You. The Power of Self-Ownership with Blake Dufault

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, I’m joined by Blake Dufault, whose story is as raw as it is inspiring. From a turbulent childhood filled with chaos and he...

318 How to Fix the Leaks in Your Salon Marketing

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is part three, the final episode, in my three-part salon marketing series, and today it’s all about solutions.If you’ve listened to the first...

317 Turning New Clients into Regulars: The Missing Link in Your Marketing

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is part two of my three-part series on salon marketing, and today we're diving into why most salons are reasonably good at attracting new clients...

316 What Most Salon Owners Get Wrong About Marketing

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I’m kicking off a brand-new three-part series on one of my favourite topics - marketing. When I had salons, marketing was something...

315 Education, Leadership, and Legacy in the Salon Industry with Kristin Firrell

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, I sit down with Kristin Firrell, who after more than 40 years in the professional beauty industry, is stepping into the next...

314 When Is the Right Time to Expand? Luke Reynolds on Vision, Risk, and Reward

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I’m joined once again by salon owner Luke Reynolds, who’s just taken a massive step that so many owners dream about, moving from ...

313 Feedback, Surveys, and the Secret to Salon Growth

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I’m diving into what is often an overlooked growth strategy for salons, market research. The starting point for effective market research...

312 Curiosity, Growth, and the Making of a Great Educator with Chris Baran

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, I speak with Chris Baran. Chris has worn just about every hat in our profession: stylist, salon owner, podcaster, and global...

311 What lessons can you learn from a failing salon?

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, I share the true story of a local salon that went from being fully booked and thriving to empty and struggling, all in less ...

310 Hustle, Grit, and Growth: Building a Salon Career in a New Country with Mikki Auld

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, I’m joined by Australian salon owner and stylist, Mikki Auld. Earlier this year, Mikki left her Brisbane salon in the hand...

309 Want Your Team to Earn More (and Stay Longer)? Start Here

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I'm calling BS on the idea that hairdressing doesn't pay well. The truth? There are plenty of hairdressers earning great money - some are even in the ...

308 Coaching: Clarity, Confidence and a More Profitable Business

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I’ve never done an episode solely about coaching before, but as more salon owners than ever are either having a coach or wanting to become a coach, ...

307 ADHD behind the chair: What every salon owner needs to know with Skye Waterson

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Have you noticed that every second hairdresser you talk to these days seems to have been diagnosed with ADHD? That’s why this week I’ve invited S...

306 Building a Salon Culture That Creates High Earners

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I’m picking up where Episode 304 left off, diving deeper into the practical strategies that successful salon owners use to build strong t...

305 Behind the Numbers: What Salon Data Is Telling Us with Sam Kendall

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, I’m joined by Sam Kendall, CEO of SalonIQ, one of the UK’s leading salon software companies. I always enjoy conversation...

304 The Self-Perpetuating Salon Leadership Crisis

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I’m diving into a conversation that might annoy some people, but it’s a conversation that needs to be had. We’ve got a leadersh...

303 What 30+ Years in Salons Taught Me About People, Pay, and Purpose with Keri Davis-Duffy

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I sit down with long-time industry leader Keri Davis-Duffy, whose career as a salon owner and educator spans more than three decades....

302 Are you The Boss, The Manager or The Leader of Your Salon?

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, I want to get real about something that many salon owners don’t like to hear… your team problems might not be about your tea...

301 Why Salon Culture Starts with Personal Development with Luke Reynolds

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I sit down with Australian salon owner Luke Reynolds to talk about one of the most powerful drivers of salon success, which he believ...

300 The 10 Financial Principles Every Salon Owner Needs to Know

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 300! It’s a milestone I’m incredibly proud of, and I want to thank you for being part of the journey. Whether you’re listenin...

299 How Unite's Runway Ready Course Gets Salon Stylists to Fashion Week with Narad Kutowaroo

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I’m joined by Narad Kutowaroo, Creative Director for Unite Haircare in the UK, to talk all things Fashion Week and specifically, th...

298 Cash Flow Crisis? Here’s What to Do (And Not Do)

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I’m sharing a real-life story from one of the salon owners in my online money course. She found herself heading into a cash flow cr...

297 Mastering Google for Salons with Phil Evans

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I’m joined by Phil Evans, the founder of Salon Guru, who specialises in websites and digital marketing for salons. It's been five ...

296 A Level Playing Field: The Fight for Fair Taxation in UK Hairdressing with Toby Dicker

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I know that the bulk of our listeners are not in the UK, but the changes happening to the UK hairdressing industry have been getting a lot of attentio...

295 What is The Fastest Way to Grow Your Salon?

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You don't grow a business just by getting more clients. You grow by keeping the ones you’ve already got. But many salon owners are so focused on a...

294 Numbers Don’t Lie: How Data Can Make You a Better Salon Owner with Tom Bentley-Taylor

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Some people love data! But let's be honest and say that for most hairdressers, studying the numbers in their business is not their favourite pastime. ...

293 Reinventing Success: Why salons need to constantly evolve with Meagan McCormack

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Over the years, I’ve seen many salon businesses, and inevitably, some stand out more than others.Some of them stand out because of the decor, others...

292 The 9 Traits of a Modern Salon Manager: What It Takes to Lead Today

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I dive into what makes a truly effective salon manager in today's rapidly changing business landscape. I've titled it "The 9 Traits of a Mo...

291 Why Do Some Stylists Earn So Much More Than Others?

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

One of the things that I constantly see in industry Facebook groups is how badly employees are paid, whether we’re talking about apprentices, assist...

290 Could This be a New Haircutting Service? With Frank Brormann

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s very rare that a new tool for cutting hair enters the professional market. And those that do usually tend to fade away.  But occasionally som...

289 Standing Behind the Chair is Where it All Comes Together.

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, I share a recent conversation I had with a Chicago-based stylist who is one of those rare people who is continually looking ...

288 Building a Luxury Salon Experience with Kirby Lago

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I sit down with Sydney-based salon owner and colourist Kirby Lago. I’ve had the pleasure of watching her grow her business from a s...

287 How Do I Get More Clients?

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

One of the most common questions I get asked is: How do I get more clients? But is that really the right question? In this episode, I break down why s...

286 Is this the FUTURE of Hair Colour?

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is the future of professional hair colour undergoing a massive reinvention?Today's guests are Leilani Macedo, a seasoned salon owner, and Charles Brow...

285 Salon Culture Done Right: Lessons in Leadership & Legacy with Meagan McCormack

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is a reissue of one of our most popular episodes, where we revisit the keys to building an incredible salon culture with Meagan McCormack.Meagan ...

284 Getting Newly Graduated Students or Apprentices Profitable Quickly

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I address a common concern among salon owners: “How do you get newly graduated beauty school students or apprentices to be profi...

283 Should the Salon Owner Earn a Wage AND Get a Profit From the Business?

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Grow My Salon Business Podcast, I address a common question from salon owners about the distinction between business profit and...

282 How Much is YOUR SALON Really Worth? With Susan Wos

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

**PLEASE NOTE: There was an issue with the audio on the episode published earlier today. This episode has the corrected audio.**Today's guest is Susan...

281 What Do You Need to Know Before Opening a Salon?

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What do you need to know - Or what should you know in order to open your own salon? Whether that's a traditional employee-based salon, a rental salon...

280 Exploring the Booming Hair Extensions Industry with Dina Demetriou

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I've been in the industry a long time, and as a result I’d like to think that I know a lot about all things to do with hair and hairdressing.But one...

279 Getting Your Team Engaged and Involved in the Year Ahead.

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For many salon owners, January is a time of the year when they’re getting the team refocused for the year ahead.  Because traditionally, January i...

278 Don’t Let Your Business Become a Statistic.

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Being in business isn’t easy in fact, “Being in business is hard, and it’s not about to get easy, so stop waiting for it to!”Having said that,...

277 Navigating the Challenges of Salon Ownership and Potential Partnerships with Mikey Denton

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I’m talking with Mikey Denton, a former salon owner who shares his personal story of transitioning from a hairstylist to a business...

276 Forget Goals, Focus on the Habits you Need to Create!

31 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Happy New Year!  For most people the last few days of December are a time for winding down as 2024 draws to a close, but it’s also time to reflect...

275 The Single Most Important Gift that you can Give at Christmas

24 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Salons and Christmas go hand in hand with stress and overwhelm. But hey “It’s over”. Now [hopefully] it’s your chance to spend time with fami...

274 Industry Trends: Reflections and Predictions with Gordon Miller

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The end of the year is always a time to recap and reflect on the year that’s been.  You might choose to do that at a personal or salon level, but ...

273 Could you Pay Cash for a BMW Through Increased Salon Treatments?

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Every salon owner wants their business to grow, but many never break down that desire for growth into a tangible action plan for how to bring that rea...

272 Salons or Barbers? The Pros and Cons with Anthony Laban

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's guest is London based Hairdresser, barber, fellow podcaster and salon owner Anthony Laban. On this episode, we discuss Anthony’s journey fro...

271 Creativity and the Art of Hairdressing: A Conversation with Angelo Seminara

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I have always said that hairdressing is an amazing craft and that many hairdressers also have a creative side to them, which is often what draws them ...

270 Should You Share Your Salon’s Financials with the Team?

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As an educator and business coach in the industry, I get asked a lot of questions, and one that keeps coming up is, “Should I share the salon financ...

269 (Re-release) A Tribute to the Life and Times of a True Hairdressing Legend - Trevor Sorbie

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The words' icon' and 'legend' are totally overused in the hairdressing industry, and the problem that it creates is that when you really do meet someo...

268 Can One Salon Management Software System Fill All Your Needs?

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There are many changes impacting the hair and beauty business, and one area that is impacting every industry is the continual advancement and use of t...

267 What it Takes to be a Hairstylist in the Top 5% of all Earners in the US with Maxwell Snow

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What does it take to produce half a million dollars a year behind the chair? Turns out it’s not being a celebrity stylist, or a fashion week back s...

266 You Can Still Have The Best Quarter Ever. Finish Strong!

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

“How has your year been?”I can’t believe that it’s already the second half of October, but it is, and that means that we are well and truly in...

256 Is this a Co-Working Salon Model that Could Work for Everyone?

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If this era of hairdressing will be remembered for anything specific I believe it will be the rise of the self-employed.Regardless of where in the wor...

264 Maximizing Salon Success with Salon Management Software and AI with Lori Obiedzinski

08 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode, I focus on ‘Salon Management Software’, and I’m talking with Lori Obiedzinski, originally a hairdresser she now works in t...

263 Stepping Away from Behind the Chair: Are You Ready?

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Whether it’s on social media or podcasts or articles that I read, It seems to me that the goal of salon owners everywhere is to leave the floor.I do...

262 Empowering the Next Generation of Stylists with Martha Lynn Kale

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I often say that opening a business gives you a great education. Not just into the skills needed in management, finance, and marketing. But also the ...

261 Why Salons Need to Continually Evolve with Dylan Bradshaw

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Getting to the top of this industry isn’t easy. Staying there is even harder.  Dublin-based, multi-award-winning hairdresser and salon owner Dylan...

260 Your Salon Team Can Win GOLD Too!

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Every four years, the Olympics and the Paralympics come along. And even if you’re not someone who is usually that fussed by athletics, swimming, gy...

259 Longevity and Evolution in the Hair Industry with Ruth Roche

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 When you’ve been in this industry a long time, you not only see trends and businesses come and go, but you also see people come and go. But, long...

258 Take Control of Your Salon Finances Now!

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We all have a money story. An event or series of events in our young lives that shape how we see money, how we value money and how either we learn to ...

257 What Does it Take to Succeed in the Salon Suite industry with Eric Taylor from Salon Republic

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Over the last 20 years, there has been a significant shift in the way the hairdressing industry works.  Driven by changes in technology combined wit...

256 Hairdressing and Happiness go Hand in Hand with Oscar Bond

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

These days, we talk a lot about mental health and self-care and rightly so. The most simple aim in life is to be happy. And if we can leave everyone ...

255 If you’re thinking of a side hustle listen to this first…

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Should you mix salon ownership with coaching, teaching, podcasting, session work, course creating, etc?These are all things that I have done or are cu...

254 Overcoming Adversity: A Personal and Professional Transformation with Tracey Woodward

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is Part 2 which follows on from last week’s episode with Tracey Woodward. In today’s episode we delve into Tracey's career journe...

253 Survival. Your past doesn’t equal your future with Tracey Woodward

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our lives are a journey, and like every journey, where you start out and where you end up is what makes life so interesting.  My guest on this episo...

252 What Does it Take to Create a Luxury Salon Brand with Hellen Ward

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

My guest today is Hellen Ward who as well as being a wife, mother, author, lecturer, educator, and managing director, is also the co-founder along wit...

251 What Do Your Salon and Your Country Have in Common?

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What does your salon and your country have in common? That’s not a trick question! This year, there are elections in many countries, and as always...

250 Exploring Creativity with Eugene Souleiman

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There are only a very small number of hairdressers who at any one time influence hairdressing all over the world. I have been fortunate to have had t...

249 The key to being a great educator with DJ Muldoon

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The role and opportunities for hairdressing education has changed dramatically over the last few years through social media and the various online lea...

248 Nine Money Mistakes Salon Owners Make [And how to avoid them!]

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One of the ways we learn in life is by making mistakes.  But the problem is that the mistakes you make in business have a financial impact. Sometim...

247 A Career in Barbering with Hayden Cassidy

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When one door closes another door opens. Success and setback are two sides of the same coin but it takes a strong personality, self belief and determi...

246 Managing the Costs Around the Colour Bar with Janine Simons

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Every salon owner I’ve ever met wants to know how to better manage their business expenses so that they can be more profitable. And so they should. ...