
Beauty Business Strategies
The podcast where salon, spa, medspa, barbershop, and lash studio owners — just like you — learn quick tips to make more money, inspire your team, and create world-class client experiences.
Episodes
41 episodes
Making Your Clients the Stars: Social Media Strategies That Work for Salons and Spas with Sydney Lopez
In this episode, we’re joined by Sydney Lopez, a social media expert and stylist with over a quarter million followers on Instagram, to explore how salon and spa owners can revolutionize their approach to social media. Sydney shares her client-...
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31:09

Cutting Costs, Not Creativity: Salon Profitability with Vish
In this episode, we sit down with Tim Howard from Vish to uncover how salons can dramatically cut color waste, improve profitability, and create a more sustainable business. Learn how Vish’s groundbreaking technology reduces waste from 40% to j...
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Episode 40
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28:20

From Injury to Innovation: Ben Atanga’s Journey to Holistic Wellness with The Stretch Loft
In this episode, we sit down with Ben Atanga, a dynamic entrepreneur who is reshaping holistic wellness. Ben shares his path from studying child psychology to founding The Stretch Loft, a cutting-edge business that harnesses the power of stretc...
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Episode 39
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24:22

From Compliance to Crisis Management: The Essential Role of HR in Salons/Spas with Infiniti HR
Join us as we sit down with Eva DuPont from Infiniti HR and Heather Watkins, a waxing studio owner thriving with Human Resources support, to uncover the invaluable benefits of HR services for even the smallest of beauty businesses. Hear firstha...
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Episode 38
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27:59

How to Boost Your Salon/Spa's Visibility Online with the CEO of Glammatic
Join us as we sit down with Ameet Kallarackal, the visionary CEO and co-founder of Glammatic, who reveals the secrets to dominating your digital presence. Ameet shares compelling insights showing that a ...
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Episode 37
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31:29

Tax Planning Essentials for Salon/Spa Owners with Tina Azarvand
On this episode, we sit down with seasoned tax attorney, Tina Azarvand, as she shares expert tax strategies tailored specifically for beauty entrepreneurs. From exploring the benefits and drawbacks of sole proprietorships, LLCs, and S-Corps to ...
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Episode 36
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31:47

Leadership Secrets for Managing Salon/Spa Teams with Laura Hess
How do you turn a group of individuals into a thriving, cohesive team? In this episode, we sit down with Laura Hess, the General Manager of A Glo Spa and Salon Co., who shares her secrets to leading a dynamic ...
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Episode 35
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17:52

Mastering Beauty Business Finances: Bookkeeping Strategies with Randi Rose
In this episode, we're diving into financial stability in the beauty industry with our insightful chat featuring Randi Rose, co-founder of Thrive Business Services. Discover why relying solely on increased sales won't cure your financial woes, ...
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Episode 34
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26:35

Creating a Motivated and Engaged Salon/Spa Team with Christi Newell
How do you transform a small beauty business into a thriving enterprise? Join us as we chat with Christi Newell, the visionary owner of A Glo Spa and Salon Co, who has done exactly that. Discover how Christi grew her salon from a team of six in...
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Episode 33
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23:06

Recruiting and Hiring Techniques for a Growing Beauty Business with Sarah McGee
Join us as we chat with Sarah McGee, the innovative owner of Thirty Hair Salon in Columbia, Maryland. Sarah, a second-generation hairstylist, opens up about her unique journey and the effective hiring strategies that set her salon apart. Discov...
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Episode 32
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29:48

Creating Safe Havens: Beauty Care for Cancer Patients with Kim Becker
How does one conversation change the course of a life? Join us for an inspiring story with Kim Becker from Hello Gorgeous, a nonprofit born out of a dream to help women battling cancer feel beautiful again. Listen as Kim reveals her incredible ...
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Episode 31
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27:21

The Financial Metrics Every Beauty Business Owner Needs to Know with Daryl Jenkins
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by financial statements and unsure what they tell you about your business? Join us as we strip away the complexities of financial literacy with Strategies' Director of Coaching and Educator, Daryl Jenkins. In this...
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Episode 30
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28:39

A Veteran Stylist's Perspective on Working in a Team-Based Salon with Deja Coleman
Ever wondered how a team-based company can elevate your professional game? Deja Coleman, a veteran stylist with 25 years of experience, joins us to share the impact working in a team-based salon has had on the trajectory of her career. Deja sha...
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Episode 29
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25:16

Building a Salon/Spa Team with Shared Values and Individuality with Kelly Swann
On this episode, Kelly Swann joins the pod to share how she created a salon environment that's not just cutting-edge (Hello, Certified B Corporation!) but a nurturing ground for awesome company culture. Kelly's salon, Let Em Have It in Denver, ...
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Episode 28
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24:07

The Origin Story of Team-Based Pay in the Beauty Industry with Neil Ducoff
Ever wondered how Team-Based Pay came to be in the beauty industry? We sit down with the pioneer of Team-Based Pay and Strategies founder, Neil Ducoff, as he spills the tea on the business model that's reshaping the beauty industry. As a former...
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Episode 27
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29:46

Transforming Salon Culture by Valuing Every Voice with Michell Bartlein
On this episode, we sit down with Michell Bartlein, owner of Savoye Salon in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Certified Strategies Coach, and recent Salon Today Top 200 winner in the Culture category. Michelle shares her personal journey of transfor...
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Episode 26
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25:39

We Answer Britt Seva's Questions About Team-Based Pay
In this special episode, we answer questions about Team-Based Pay (TBP) raised by Britt Seva in her Thriving Stylist podcast episode titled "Commission Structures That Work Today."Listen to her episode of reference here:
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Episode 25
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18:07

Building Your Dream Team: Finding Talent That Thrives in Your Salon/Spa Culture with Leslie Winterrowd
On this episode, Leslie Winterrowd, a seasoned salon owner and Certified Strategies Coach, joins us to share her wealth of knowledge on recruiting and hiring service providers that fit your salon/spa. Together, we dissect the nuanced art of cra...
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Episode 24
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21:25

Balancing Payroll Costs and Team Happiness in Your Beauty Business
In this episode, we tackle one of the most pressing issues facing beauty business owners today: PAYROLL. We discuss the delicate balance owners must maintain between meeting employee expectations for higher pay and ensuring the financial health...
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Episode 23
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17:45

Revolutionizing the Salon Workweek for Maximum Efficiency with Wafaya Abdallah
In this episode, Wafaya Abdallah, owner of Curly Oasis Inc, reveals how specializing in curly hair and embracing a team-based approach dramatically increased productivity. This episode isn't just about the highs of winning a productivity ...
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Episode 22
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25:43

The Beauty Industry's Wake-up Call: Powering Growth in Your Business Post-Pandemic
In this episode, we navigate the choppy waters of the beauty industry's post-pandemic financial recovery, from the lifeline of PPP loans to the newfound urgency of profitability. Reflecting on those who emerged from the storm unfazed, w...
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Episode 21
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23:08

From Pop-Up Parties to Thriving Medspa: An Owner’s Journey
In this enlightening episode of the Beauty Business Strategies Podcast, we sit down with Alicia Bonner, a former physician assistant who boldly embraced entrepreneurship to establish Bella Mobile Aesthetics.In our candid conversation, Al...
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Episode 20
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34:56

Salon/Spa Profitability Through Efficiency
Get ready to revitalize your salon's approach to efficiency and profitability! On this episode of the Beauty Business Strategies podcast, we speak with Tim Howard, Chief Innovation Officer at Vish, a technology-based company that takes ...
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Episode 19
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45:12

Empowering the Beauty Industry: A Conversation on Trust, Communication, and Leadership
What happens when you combine open communication, vulnerability, and trust in the beauty industry? You get Trisha Koppert, the general manager of Dulcederm, who believes in the power of a safe and inclusive workspace. Get ready to explo...
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Episode 18
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45:31
