• #334 - How Meta's New AI Search Feature Will Impact Stylists
    May 6 2024

    You may have heard about or noticed Meta’s new AI search feature, but are you set up for success in this new technology? This is where AI revolutionizes our industry, and it is one of the biggest breakthroughs we’ve had in this industry in the last number of years.

    In this episode, I share what I think is happening in our industry with Meta AI, my story of interacting with it so far, and how it is going to completely change the platform and the way we use it!

    Make sure to head over to https://thrivingstylist.com/interviewquestions to snag your free PDF, The Ultimate Interview Question Guide - with 55 interview questions every salon owner should be asking!

    Do you have a question for me that you’d like answered in a future episode? A great way to do that is to head over to Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review with your question. I'm looking forward to answering your question on a future episode on the podcast!

    If you’re not already following us, @thethrivingstylist, what are you waiting for? This is where I share pro tips every single week, along with winning strategies, testimonials, and amazing breakthroughs from my audience. You’re not going to want to miss out on this…

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    25 mins
  • #333 - Main Stream Media is Coming Down Hard on Salon Pricing Structures
    Apr 29 2024

    If you’ve been listening to the podcast, you know we’ve been on a roll with these exposé-style episodes, and I have another good one for you today! Lately, there has been a lot of talk and chatter about salon pricing, and several main stream media articles have been published about the downfalls of hair salons. As professionals, I believe that we need to always be taking the pulse of what consumers are saying, so in this episode, it’s time to open our ears in order to understand what the perception about our industry really is!

    Do you have a question for me that you’d like answered in a future episode? A great way to do that is to head over to Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review with your question. I'm looking forward to answering your question on a future episode on the podcast!

    If you’re not already following us, @thethrivingstylist, what are you waiting for? This is where I share pro tips every single week, along with winning strategies, testimonials, and amazing breakthroughs from my audience. You’re not going to want to miss out on this…

    Learn more at: https://thrivingstylist.com/podcast/333

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    37 mins
  • #332 - Commission structures that work today
    Apr 22 2024

    In the past the structures were super simple, but now things have gotten so much more complicated. That’s why today, I want to talk about the stylist compensation methods that are working in our industry right now.

    I’m excited to dive deeper into this topic with you, so whether you are a stylist or a salon owner, let's open up a broadened conversation about compensation structures and options that are available so that everyone wins.

    Learn more at: https://thrivingstylist.com/podcast/332

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    22 mins
  • #331 - The pricing crisis and how we got here
    Apr 15 2024

    I’ve been speaking about what I call “The Great Divide” for years now, and let me tell you, we are in it! In this episode, I want to go deeper and look at the pricing crisis we find ourselves in right now, and the important things to keep in mind as we operate our businesses in today’s environment.

    Although you know I’m all about you seeing your business as a stylist or salon owner being a true business, let’s remember that we are all heart-centered at the same time. We can always find the compromise in this as we explore topics like pricing and the current market conditions, and it’s my intention that what I share here will help give you a better perspective of it all!

    Learn more at: https://thrivingstylist.com/podcast/331

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    22 mins
  • #330 - Industry Education Exposed!
    Apr 8 2024

    Today I want to take a deep dive into industry education and expose it ALL for you! I have so much data and information to share on this topic, but my goal is to represent the stylists, the salon owners, and the educators. In preparation for this episode I have had many conversations and my intentions for this episode is to try and make everyone feel heard!

    Whether you're an educator looking to improve, a stylist seeking better opportunities, or an owner aiming to invest wisely in education, this episode offers actionable advice for creating win-win situations in our industry!

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    55 mins
  • #329 - Breaking Down the Pre-Booking Negative Impact
    Apr 1 2024

    If you’re pre-booking clients right now, this episode will be an eye-opener because doing this really works against all of the things I preach and coach to in Thrivers.

    In this episode, I want to go deeper and look at how pre-booking in our industry has changed, because there is a lot to understand and consider about this topic.

    I also want to break down some of the patterns and challenges I see, so you can determine whether pre-booking is really good for your business and whether it has a positive or negative impact on not only your business, but your lifestyle!

    Did you hear? Thriving Stylist Appreciation Month is our way of celebrating you, and this year we’ve made it better than ever!

    Throughout the month, we’ll give back to YOU by dropping free trainings, PDFs, exclusive sneak peeks at our Member's-Only podcasts and so much more!

    Tap below and start unlocking your free gifts throughout the entire month!

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    29 mins
  • #328 - If I Were Building as an Educator Today
    Mar 25 2024

    There are critical challenges and opportunities facing educators in the current landscape in our industry, and we often get caught up following influencers and then try to recreate what they’re doing to get to the same place they’re at. This is why I wanted to bring you an entire episode focusing on what I would do if I were building as an educator today.

    Despite what you have probably heard, when it comes to education the problem isn’t saturation or that there’s too many educators. From where I stand, we are having a major quality issue in the industry, but I’ve got you covered! Today I break it all down and reveal the real recipe that you need to follow as an educator right now to be successful in our industry!

    For help with auditing your Instagram account, to jumpstart your brand and to simply get wheels in motion, grab our free guide at www.thrivingstylist.com/brandmessagingjumpstart.

    To learn how to 2X your revenue, even if you’re a new or struggling stylist, tune into our Top 7 Money Making Episodes for Stylists at www.thrivingstylist.com/topmoneymakingpodcasts!

    If you’d like more on how to get clarity, take action and fast track to six-figures in annual revenue, make sure to get our free PDF guide, 365 Days to $100K as a Hair Stylist now at www.thrivingstylist.com/365days.

    Do you have a question for me that you’d like answered in a future episode? A great way to do that is to head over to Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review with your question. I'm looking forward to answering your question on a future episode on the podcast!

    If you’re not already following us, @thethrivingstylist, what are you waiting for? This is where I share pro tips every single week, along with winning strategies, testimonials, and amazing breakthroughs from my audience. You’re not going to want to miss out on this…

    Learn more at: https://thethrivingstylist.com/podcast/328

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    33 mins
  • #327 - The 5 Communication Styles & How to Master Them
    Mar 18 2024

    Today we are talking about something big, and that is communication! In this episode, I share the top five communication styles and the ways they show up in your business, how to identify them and what you can do to master communication and your interactions with each.

    We all encounter people using each of these communication styles, be it aggressive, submissive, passive-aggressive, assertive, or manipulative, and recognizing the key traits of each and the skills you need to master your day-to-day relationships can truly transform your life and business!

    For help with auditing your Instagram account, to jumpstart your brand and to simply get wheels in motion, grab our free guide at www.thrivingstylist.com/brandmessagingjumpstart.

    To learn how to 2X your revenue, even if you’re a new or struggling stylist, tune into our Top 7 Money Making Episodes for Stylists at www.thrivingstylist.com/topmoneymakingpodcasts!

    If you’d like more on how to get clarity, take action and fast track to six-figures in annual revenue, make sure to get our free PDF guide, 365 Days to $100K as a Hair Stylist now at www.thrivingstylist.com/365days.

    Do you have a question for me that you’d like answered in a future episode? A great way to do that is to head over to Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review with your question. I'm looking forward to answering your question on a future episode on the podcast!

    If you’re not already following us, @thethrivingstylist, what are you waiting for? This is where I share pro tips every single week, along with winning strategies, testimonials, and amazing breakthroughs from my audience. You’re not going to want to miss out on this…

    Learn more at: https://thethrivingstylist.com/podcast/327

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    28 mins