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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Nov 5, 2019 · 58 min
018 How to Maximise the Profitability of your Colour Services with Alicia Soulier of Salon Scale
This year I've spent a lot of time in the United States with John Paul Mitchell Systems presenting one of my favourite seminars that I call ‘GROW MY COLOR BUSINESS' which is something we should all be focused on. As hairdressers, it’s essential that we
Oct 22, 2019 · 51 min
017 From Small City to Big Sales: Jyl Craven's Path to $600,000
I love it anytime I meet someone successful, and especially so, ‘when they are successful hairdressers’. I travel a lot and I meet many hairdressers who complain about the industry, the millennials, gen Z, the competition, Amazon and whatever else they ca
Oct 1, 2019 · 59 min
016 Navigating the Intersection of Technology and the Salon Industry with Ronan Perceval of Phorest.
The Hairdressing industry means different things to different people, but when all's said and done ‘it’s a business’ and yes businesses are about people and creativity and creating opportunity… But businesses are also about numbers! And although in many
Sep 17, 2019 · 52 min
015 Salon Memberships and Exploring a New Business Model with Derek Hull
In today's Podcast I am talking with Derek Hull who has a wealth of knowledge in many areas of the hairdressing industry. Amongst other things, we will discuss The salon memberships business model The changing employee business models The legal definit
Aug 27, 2019 · 1 hr 4 min
014 The Concept Behind a ‘Colour Only Salon’ with Skyler Hanna
On today's Podcast we are talking about hair colour, my guest is Skyler Hanna owner of ‘Skyler London’ a specialist ‘colour only salon’. She is a passionate hair colourist and savvy business woman who has some groundbreaking approaches to running a colour
Aug 13, 2019 · 40 min
013 The Challenges and Opportunities’ the Industry Presents with Sally Brooks
For an industry that is probably 80% female and 20% male there is often a disparity between the recognition and high profile that the male hairdressers get against what the leading female hairdressers achieve. One notable exception is today's guest on the
Jul 30, 2019 · 59 min
012 Beyond Likes and Follows: Natalie Anne's Guide to Social Platform Success
On today's Podcast, I am talking with a young lady by the name of Natalie Anne who is amongst other things is an Australian social media superstar! Her business is growing exponentially and includes ‘being a digital creator, a salon owner, her own hair pr
Jul 16, 2019 · 39 min
011 Breaking the Silence: Hairdressers and Mental Health Conversations with Stevie English
Hairdressers everywhere often speak about the ‘role of the councillor’ that many hairdressers have with their clients. Mental health is a subject that has risen up the list of things that are not only acceptable but essential to talk openly about. Unfor
Jul 2, 2019 · 55 min
010 Unleashing Passion and Growth in the Hair Industry with Geno Stampora
My guest today is Geno Stampora a hairdresser, author, speaker, business guru, consultant, entertainer and general all-round industry expert and nice guy. Geno has a passion and a level of enthusiasm for learning and sharing information that is infectious
Jun 18, 2019 · 43 min
009 Hairdressing's LinkedIn: The Future of Salon Recruitment with Jen and Matt Martinelli
One of the biggest challenges that the salon industry faces everywhere is ‘Recruitment’. So why isn’t there an online recruitment platform that specialises in the hairdressing industry, a sort of linked-in for hairdressers? Well now there is. In today's
Jun 4, 2019 · 51 min
008 The Importance of Using Numbers and Data to Drive Salon Productivity and Team Engagement with Chris Nedza
On todays podcast I talk with Chris Nedza founder of ZeeZor which is a hairdressing Productivity App. Although not a hairdresser Chris is a serial Entrepreneur and creative thinker and he developed ZeeZor as a real time mobile reporting tool so that his w
May 21, 2019 · 37 min
007 How Much you Want to Earn isn’t a Percentage, it’s a $ Value with Taelor Pleas
My guest today is Taelor Pleas hairdresser, presenter, salon industry coach and director of recruitment, hiring and training at the Cutting Loose Salon Group in Florida. In todays PODCAST we will cover: How much you want to earn isn’t a percentage, it
May 7, 2019 · 31 min
006 Managing, Valuing, Buying, and Selling Salon Businesses with Linton Husbands
On todays Podcast I am talking with Linton Husbands. Who although not a hairdresser has spent a life time in the hairdressing industry, primarily working with product companies. Now days he's very much on the salon side of things managing a group of 22 s
Apr 23, 2019 · 55 min
005 The Importance of Recognition, Celebration and Reward in Building a Sustainable Salon Culture with Meagan McCormack
My guest today is Meagan McCormack who has amongst other titles Chief Operating Officer of the Visible Changes salon group based in Houston Texas. Visible changes was started by Meagan's parents John and Maryanne McCormack but today is run by Meagan an
Apr 9, 2019 · 37 min
004 An App that Faces Two Challenges the Salon Industry Faces Everywhere with Clive Allwright of Piloroo
In todays episode I’ll be talking with Clive Allwright an Australian Salon Owner who is also front man and founder of a start up website that addressees ‘two challenges' the industry has everywhere. The first being affordable and customised salon educa
Mar 26, 2019 · 34 min
003 Digital Disruption: What is the Impact and Future Impact on the Salon Industry with Gordon Miller
My guest today is Gordon Miller C.E.O of Hairbrained. Gordon brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to us today acquired over the last 40 odd years working primarily in the education and media side of the hair and beauty industry, he is a passionate
Mar 26, 2019 · 53 min
002 Enhancing the Salon Experience with Robert and Mary Cromeans
My Guests today are Robert and Mary Cromeans from the Robert Cromeans Salons in San Diego, Las Vegas and Oklahoma. Robert is also Creative and Business Director at John Paul Mitchell Systems. In todays Podcast Robert and Mary give their thoughts on 4 key
Mar 26, 2019 · 4 min
001 Welcome to The Grow My Salon Business Podcast!
Welcome to the ‘Grow My Salon Business Podcast.' We live in amazing times and we are in a great industry, and arguably one that’s evolving faster than at anytime in the past, so keeping informed, being inspired and open to change is now more important th

Grow My Salon Business Podcast

018 How to Maximise the Profitability of your Colour Services with Alicia Soulier of Salon Scale

017 From Small City to Big Sales: Jyl Craven's Path to $600,000

016 Navigating the Intersection of Technology and the Salon Industry with Ronan Perceval of Phorest.

015 Salon Memberships and Exploring a New Business Model with Derek Hull

014 The Concept Behind a ‘Colour Only Salon’ with Skyler Hanna

013 The Challenges and Opportunities’ the Industry Presents with Sally Brooks

012 Beyond Likes and Follows: Natalie Anne's Guide to Social Platform Success

011 Breaking the Silence: Hairdressers and Mental Health Conversations with Stevie English

010 Unleashing Passion and Growth in the Hair Industry with Geno Stampora

009 Hairdressing's LinkedIn: The Future of Salon Recruitment with Jen and Matt Martinelli

008 The Importance of Using Numbers and Data to Drive Salon Productivity and Team Engagement with Chris Nedza

007 How Much you Want to Earn isn’t a Percentage, it’s a $ Value with Taelor Pleas

006 Managing, Valuing, Buying, and Selling Salon Businesses with Linton Husbands

005 The Importance of Recognition, Celebration and Reward in Building a Sustainable Salon Culture with Meagan McCormack

004 An App that Faces Two Challenges the Salon Industry Faces Everywhere with Clive Allwright of Piloroo

003 Digital Disruption: What is the Impact and Future Impact on the Salon Industry with Gordon Miller

002 Enhancing the Salon Experience with Robert and Mary Cromeans

001 Welcome to The Grow My Salon Business Podcast!