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 14, 2023 · 57 min
218 Dealing with Addiction in the Salon Industry with Clive Allwright
Alcohol and drug addiction are a fact of life for people from all walks of life. However, in the creative industries, it is perhaps a more prevalent struggle than in others. For some people, having a drink two or three times a week does absolutely no ha
Nov 7, 2023 · 12 min
217 Make Impeccable Service A Priority with Antony Whitaker
The role of a hairdresser isn’t just to do great hair; it’s also to serve our clients in a way that makes them feel seen, heard, and valued. And that’s not just because it’s a good thing to do; it’s also because it’s good for your business! Across indus
Oct 31, 2023 · 55 min
216 How to Pull Off a Successful Salon Relocation with Daniel Di Iorio
Daniel Di Iorio had been in business for 11 years when he decided to relocate his salon, Diior10. In two prior episodes (episode 179 and episode 194), Daniel and I discussed the process he was going through to transition from one salon location to another
Oct 24, 2023 · 47 min
215 The Joys and Challenges of Being a Salon Owner and Stylist with Ashley Renee
One of the things I enjoy most about hosting this podcast is connecting with salon owners who are still active behind the chair, dealing with the multitude of challenges and opportunities that come their way as they balance their roles as owners and styl
Oct 17, 2023 · 15 min
214 How to Increase Productivity and Retain A Loyal Client Base in Your Salon with Antony Whitaker
You may have heard the expression, “Where the rubber meets the road.” I think that it’s used as a metaphor to say, “This is the moment of truth!” In today's short episode, I talk about the moment of truth in the salon as being the time of engagem
Oct 10, 2023 · 56 min
213 Life Lessons from a Career in Hairdressing with Alex Ioannou
Being a business owner is a great education because it forces you to learn a range of new skills, from people management to financial management and marketing. All these elements will push you out of your comfort zone, and as a result, you will grow bo
Oct 3, 2023 · 57 min
212 Hairdressing and Surviving Breast Cancer with Nicky Elkington
Most of us, myself included, will have someone in our lives who has been directly impacted by breast cancer. Because October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I have devoted this episode to talking about the disease that one in seven women develop du
Sep 26, 2023 · 10 min
211 Boosting Salon Productivity: The Power of Focussing on Input
In a salon, your productivity is measured by your ‘output’, things like your total sales, total number of new clients, and total pre-booking percentages. Your output is determined by your input, things like your total number of follow-up calls, number o
Sep 19, 2023 · 54 min
210 Hairdressing Live and the Future of Online Education with Paul Davey
Online education has grown exponentially over the last few years, and online education in the hairdressing space is no exception. This is one episode in a series of podcasts that will focus on the various forms of online education in the world of hai
Sep 12, 2023 · 1 hr 1 min
209 The Key to Longevity in the Hair and Beauty Industry with Sam Brocato
Hairdressing is often seen as a young person’s industry; my guess would be that the average person working in the industry is probably in their late 20s. Although on the one hand, that’s a negative thing because it’s reflective of the high turnover rate
Sep 5, 2023 · 13 min
208 Getting Clarity and Control of the Numbers in Your Salon with Antony Whitaker
Across the world, financial management is typically the single biggest area that salon owners struggle with. When asked financial questions about their business, in many cases, their answer is a mixture of “I get my accountant or bookkeeper to look afte
Aug 29, 2023 · 1 hr
207 Exploring the Future of Hairdressing Education with Travis Parker
I’ve often talked about the endless opportunities available within the hairdressing industry for those who are ambitious and prepared to do the work. For some people, it’s all about building up an excellent clientele behind the chair. For others, it mig
Aug 22, 2023 · 58 min
206 Salon Business Accounting with April McDaniel from Kopsa Otte
The fact that you are reading this means that you are probably working in the hairdressing industry, and in all likelihood, you are also a business owner or an aspiring business owner. As a business owner, the financial health of your business is you
Aug 15, 2023 · 19 min
205 How to Achieve Your Financial Goals as a Salon Owner
“I have been in business now for ten years, and as a salon owner, I seem to work harder now than I ever have, but by the time I pay my team and the business overhead, there is never the profit left in the business that I had imagined!” Does this sound f
Aug 8, 2023 · 46 min
204 Holding onto the Human Touch in an AI-Driven World with Vivienne Mackinder
“The emotional response is what makes hairdressing so joyful.” Artificial intelligence is changing the world we live in right in front of our eyes. The impact of it can’t be overestimated, and whether you like it or not, you can’t put the genie back
Aug 1, 2023 · 1 hr 2 min
203 Creating and Maintaining a Luxury Salon Brand with Michael Van Clarke
At one end of the salon spectrum, you have budget or value salons. At the other end, you have premium or luxury brands. They all serve a purpose, and they all attract a clientele and a team that represents what the business offers. In a city like Lon
Jul 25, 2023 · 19 min
202 Paying for Performance: How Should I Pay My Front Desk Staff? with Antony Whitaker
As every salon owner knows, the employee costs in any salon are always the single biggest overhead. Over the past few years, the cost of living has been consistently rising in all parts of the world, and this is putting pressure on salon owners to increa
Jul 18, 2023 · 1 hr 6 min
201 Growing Your Salon Business Through Instagram with Vivienne Johns
Despite the changes in the social media landscape, using Instagram effectively is still one of the most important tools to help you grow your salon business! My guest on today's podcast is Vivienne Johns, a UK-based Instagram expert. At this point in
Jul 11, 2023 · 1 hr 20 min
200 Exploring the Life and Times of a True Hairdressing Legend with Trevor Sorbie
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 someone regarded as a genuine icon or legend in the hairdressing industry, there are no superlatives left to a
Jul 4, 2023 · 56 min
199 AI and Creativity in Hairdressing with Richard Kavanagh
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been with us for a while, but this year it has exploded into the general consciousness. Regardless of country or industry, it seems like everyone is talking about all the ways that AI will revolutionise the hairdressing bu

Grow My Salon Business Podcast

218 Dealing with Addiction in the Salon Industry with Clive Allwright

217 Make Impeccable Service A Priority with Antony Whitaker

216 How to Pull Off a Successful Salon Relocation with Daniel Di Iorio

215 The Joys and Challenges of Being a Salon Owner and Stylist with Ashley Renee

214 How to Increase Productivity and Retain A Loyal Client Base in Your Salon with Antony Whitaker

213 Life Lessons from a Career in Hairdressing with Alex Ioannou

212 Hairdressing and Surviving Breast Cancer with Nicky Elkington

211 Boosting Salon Productivity: The Power of Focussing on Input

210 Hairdressing Live and the Future of Online Education with Paul Davey

209 The Key to Longevity in the Hair and Beauty Industry with Sam Brocato

208 Getting Clarity and Control of the Numbers in Your Salon with Antony Whitaker

207 Exploring the Future of Hairdressing Education with Travis Parker

206 Salon Business Accounting with April McDaniel from Kopsa Otte

205 How to Achieve Your Financial Goals as a Salon Owner

204 Holding onto the Human Touch in an AI-Driven World with Vivienne Mackinder

203 Creating and Maintaining a Luxury Salon Brand with Michael Van Clarke

202 Paying for Performance: How Should I Pay My Front Desk Staff? with Antony Whitaker

201 Growing Your Salon Business Through Instagram with Vivienne Johns

200 Exploring the Life and Times of a True Hairdressing Legend with Trevor Sorbie

199 AI and Creativity in Hairdressing with Richard Kavanagh