Grow My Salon Business Podcast

Antony Whitaker

I know that being in business isn’t always easy. Along with the many highs and ‘a ha’ moments it can sometimes be soul destroying, frustrating and a very lonely place to be. Being a business owner is one of life’s greatest educations and it gives you two clear choices, either you continually learn, adapt and grow, or you resist change, stagnate and perish. We live in ever changing and sometimes challenging times, so being informed and constantly inspired is more important than ever.

Join Antony Whitaker talking to thought leaders on the business side of the hairdressing industry discussing insightful, provocative and inspiring ideas that matter. Get ready to learn, get ready to be challenged, get ready to be inspired and most importantly get ready to grow your salon business!

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May 5, 2020 · 1 hr 1 min
038 The Ever-Changing World of your Colour Business
No matter where in the world you live, there are many changes happening that will impact the way we run our businesses forever. Some of those changes have suddenly been thrust upon us due to Covid-19. Others have been gradually changing right under our no
Apr 28, 2020 · 53 min
037 Planning for the recovery phase. Episode 2
This episode is a continuation from last week’s podcast about preparing for the recovery phase. Things are starting to change very quickly with salons in some countries or states reopening or at least having a date in the diary and actively planning for t
Apr 21, 2020 · 57 min
036 Planning for the recovery phase.
Some of us have been on lockdown now for 4-5 weeks, and many of us have no date for when we will be able to reopen. Whereas other countries or states either didn’t have a compulsory close order from the government or if they did close, they are now gettin
Apr 14, 2020 · 1 hr 2 min
035 Building your business around your values.
The only part of these podcasts that I script is the introduction. Sometimes they are easy to write; other times, you don’t know where to start, and that’s what it is like with my guest today. I think that the expression “wears his heart on his sleeve” wa
Apr 7, 2020 · 54 min
034 What does it really take to have a celebrity client base?
What does it really take to have a celebrity client base? My guest on today's Podcast is Nicola Clarke who is a salon partner and the creative colour director at John Frieda salons in London as well as being a major celebrity colourist. Nicola's success i
Mar 31, 2020 · 58 min
033 The beginning of the new normal!
The beginning of the new normal! I think that we all agree that the last couple of weeks have been like an out of control rollercoaster ride, or perhaps like a being in a tumble dryer on full speed. There has been a lot of uncertainty, and we are all livi
Mar 24, 2020 · 1 hr 14 min
032 Handling COVID-19 with Sean, Virginia, and Emiliano
Handling COVID-19 with Sean, Virginia, and Emiliano As salon owners, it is a challenging moment for many, and inevitably with the uncertainty comes fear and panic is near to the surface. So if we are going to get through this and come out the other end mo
Mar 17, 2020 · 55 min
031 One Woman’s Vision For Using Her Salon Business As a Force For Good.
There is a big change afoot, and none of us can afford to ignore it. It is being driven by generational changes, different values, and new way of thinking and working. But most importantly, it is being driven by a sense of urgency about taking better c
Mar 10, 2020 · 1 hr
030 How to compete with changing ‘employment models’, the age of ‘specialization’ and the ‘evolving salon retail model’.
I have the pleasure of working with many salon owners all over the world. As a result, I am very fortunate to have inspiring and insightful conversations about the changes that are happening in the salon industry. But, perhaps, more importantly, I get a
Mar 3, 2020 · 1 hr
029 What Does It Take To Be A Global Colour Ambassador?
One of the things I love about this industry is the opportunities that there are for people to evolve into different areas of hairdressing if they wish to. Don’t get me wrong; there is absolutely nothing wrong with being 100% focused behind the chair as a
Feb 25, 2020 · 1 hr 1 min
028 The Challenges of Juggling Multiple Roles in Life From Being a Wife, Mother, Stylist, and Business Owner
I consciously go out of my way to interview a diverse range of people for the podcast. But, the one thing I know that they all have in common is that they are building successful, profitable businesses, regardless of where in the world they are. My goal
Feb 18, 2020 · 57 min
027 One woman’s journey and her love of the craft.
I’m sure that like me, you get inspired by people for lots of different reasons. Sometimes it might be because of what they have achieved. Other times it may be the journey they have had to get there, or maybe how they’ve handled adversity and overcome ch
Feb 11, 2020 · 1 hr 7 min
026 An insightful look into the world of one of the great commercial hair colourists.
Over the last few years, there have been many changes in the hairdressing industry. One of those changes has been the continual evolvement of ‘all things hair colour’, and inevitably hand in hand with that has been the rise of the ‘Hair Colourist'! I wou
Feb 4, 2020 · 56 min
025 Some of the most successful salons I see are not in the biggest cities. Spotlight on Barrie Stephen Hair in Leicester.
Over the years I have seen many big-name salons in capital cities with high profile locations, expensive fit-outs and celebrity stylists. But sometimes those businesses don’t actually make any profit! They might generate a lot of revenue but the high over
Jan 28, 2020 · 58 min
024 The story behind building ‘Just Cuts' a successful salon franchise.
“Can you imagine expanding your brand beyond your wildest dreams?” If that is something you think about, listen as Antony and his guest, Denis McFadden, founder of the Just Cuts group, chat about how he did just that. Denis shares with us how he went from
Jan 7, 2020 · 41 min
023 One of the many roles the salon owner has is that of ‘Marketing’.
“What is marketing?” If that question makes you stop a second and think you need to listen as Antony discusses all things marketing on this episode of the Grow My Salon Business podcast. There are three significant areas he will focus on with many other i
Dec 31, 2019 · 1 hr 6 min
022 Mr Sam Villa One of the Most Passionate, Authentic and Humble Educators in the Salon Industry today.
On today’s episode of the Grow My Salon Business podcast, Antony speaks with Sam Villa. Sam is known in the industry for his passion, authenticity, humility, and for being a great educator because teaching is his passion. Listen in as we discuss: The ch
Dec 17, 2019 · 59 min
021 What does it take to Balance the Many Roles of Today’s Successful Salon Owner with Martha Lynn Kale
Welcome to the Grow My Salon Business podcast with host Antony Whitaker. In today’s episode, Antony is speaking with Martha Lynn Kale. Martha Lynn is the owner of the award-winning salon Mirror Mirror based in Austin, Texas. Listen in as we discuss: The
Dec 3, 2019 · 1 hr 4 min
020 Salon Republic’ the Pros and Cons of the Salon Suite Business Model with Eric Taylor
In this episode of Grow My Salon Business with host Antony Whitaker, Antony is talking with Eric Taylor. Eric is the founder of the Salon Republic, salon suite business in California. Salon Republic is booming with 21 locations and a total of over 2000 in
Nov 19, 2019 · 58 min
019 Consultations can Make or Break your Salon with Vivienne Mackinder
Welcome to this episode of Grow My Salon Business with host Antony Whitaker. Antony’s guest today is Vivienne Mackinder, she is a hairdresser, educator, innovator and industry leader. She talks to us about training, leadership, awards, and succeeding as a

Grow My Salon Business Podcast

038 The Ever-Changing World of your Colour Business

037 Planning for the recovery phase. Episode 2

036 Planning for the recovery phase.

035 Building your business around your values.

034 What does it really take to have a celebrity client base?

033 The beginning of the new normal!

032 Handling COVID-19 with Sean, Virginia, and Emiliano

031 One Woman’s Vision For Using Her Salon Business As a Force For Good.

030 How to compete with changing ‘employment models’, the age of ‘specialization’ and the ‘evolving salon retail model’.

029 What Does It Take To Be A Global Colour Ambassador?

028 The Challenges of Juggling Multiple Roles in Life From Being a Wife, Mother, Stylist, and Business Owner

027 One woman’s journey and her love of the craft.

026 An insightful look into the world of one of the great commercial hair colourists.

025 Some of the most successful salons I see are not in the biggest cities. Spotlight on Barrie Stephen Hair in Leicester.

024 The story behind building ‘Just Cuts' a successful salon franchise.

023 One of the many roles the salon owner has is that of ‘Marketing’.

022 Mr Sam Villa One of the Most Passionate, Authentic and Humble Educators in the Salon Industry today.

021 What does it take to Balance the Many Roles of Today’s Successful Salon Owner with Martha Lynn Kale

020 Salon Republic’ the Pros and Cons of the Salon Suite Business Model with Eric Taylor

019 Consultations can Make or Break your Salon with Vivienne Mackinder