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  • Tune in to hear Victor Scotti Jr. explore the critical need for holistic education and transparent communication in the beauty industry to bridge gaps, foster integrity, and ensure sustainable growth for hairdressers.⁠

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    KEY TAKEAWAYS:

    -- Our S.P.A.C.E is a holistic wellness and healing space that stands for Safety (he moves at the speed of safety), Play (what fuels his creativity), Agency (pushes him to say what he means and mean what he says & holds others accountable), Community (you can’t do anything alone; finding like-minded peers in, Exploration (keeps you growing)

    -- Victor believes that every individual on a spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical level needs those things (his own personal values that guide who he lives and leads)

    -- Victor has a non-traditional perspective of the industry (he thinks a lot about people and experiences in a given space). He is 33 and had a career in Corporate America (worked with students and been in HR) prior to joining the Beauty Industry.

    -- Victor sees a gap between exiting school directly and being the stylist you want to be.

    -- There are a number of different things cosmetology schools can do to increase the awareness of the students and help prepare them for longevity in the Beauty Career

    -- Bringing in people like Industry Aligned to discuss body mechanics and how it can impact your career or exposing students to L'Oréal’s Head-Up mental health training program

    -- Having an undergrad degree, he recognizes that many life skills aren’t taught in college, so it’s not just the Beauty Industry

    -- As Victor prepares for graduation by shadowing and interviewing at different salons, coming from an HR background, he feels there are places where we can add more structure, rigor, and process, especially so people have the information they need to make informed decisions to set themselves on a path to success

    -- How do we know what you say is what you’ll do if it’s not written down? How can I assess integrity and growth plans if it’s communicated casually as opposed to a place to access/as a resource?

    -- Think about providing various touchpoints of opportunity to learn more about people on a behavioral level

    -- Understand what the Rising Stylist does well and how they want to grow from a technical level

    -- Goal alignment: Where do you want to be, and how can we both push each other to grow and learn together?

    -- There needs to be more intentional conversations (less open-ended) but also honesty about the vision for the salon/space, how you are looking for folks to grow, and what might be coming that is on the road map. This will help Rising Stylists make informed decisions and Owners be more comfortable about talent coming into their space.

    -- This is not an individual profession; being a business owner is not an individual task (you’re leading & managing people and shepherding a vision. You can’t effectively shepherd without being able to share a clear vision, get feedback, and share expectations.

    -- At school, people have varying experiences because they don’t know what they should experience.

    -- Do the educators stay with you for the whole haircut or walk away and come back? How do we work together?

    -- Victor predicts that we will return to caring more about the fundamentals (WE all need to define what that means), but it will be led by the guests’ needs/wants.

    -- Guests will notice you gave them the exact cut they wanted, but if they say it doesn’t look the best on them and a stylist doesn’t have the fundamentals, they won’t be able to satisfy the client....

  • Tune in to hear the incredibly fun and brilliant Ruby Devine tell you how she blazes trails in adding value to your career & social media⁠.

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    KEY TAKEAWAYS:

    -- Ruby started her journey with humble beginnings and expectations. Finding the hair industry was fate, as she had no intention of building a career in hair and had no idea about the world of stage, shows, and production.

    -- Being able to learn means being in a safe space to make mistakes while having the support and confidence knowing someone can step and and save you.

    -- As an early adopter to building her brand and clientele, Ruby used MySpace and found Mavens amongst sororities and groups to help grow her book.

    -- Ruby became a Bumble and Bumble educator and moved to DC-Maryland-Virginia area.

    -- Continuing her lean into technology, she built a big Periscope following and led to her becoming an independent educator.

    -- Then, she was pushed out of her salon out of fear she would take the stylists. Then, the stylists ended up leaving anyway.

    -- Using social media, Ruby shared so much information and created so much content that she was able to build her reputation, which transcended the virtual world into her reality. This meant salon ownership, people wanting to work with her, and international education.

    -- Use AI for scripts and captions on social media!

    👉Follow Ruby on Instagram

    Ruby will also be a Panelist at our upcoming Beauty Business Brunch on May 19th in Washington, DC. CLICK HERE to learn more, and join us!⁠

    The Hairdresser Strong Show is all about Salon Owners, Rising Stylists, and Seasoned Stylists sharing their experiences, successes, failures, and advice to inform, educate, and empower their Fellow Hairdresser. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.

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    The views and opinions of our guests are theirs and important to hear. Each guest's views and opinions are their own and we aim to bring you diverse perspectives, career paths and thoughts about the craft and industry so you can become Hairdresser Strong! They do not necessarily reflect the positions of HairdresserStrong.com.

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  • Tune in to hear Vonetta share how to navigate the early days of your career and handle moving to a new area and starting all over.

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    KEY TAKEAWAYS:

    -- Embrace mentorship for invaluable guidance and support on your hair styling journey, especially when facing challenges from a lack of support from your circle.

    -- Overcoming financial challenges starts with mastering the basics. Focus on your foundational skills for long-term success.

    --Apprenticeships offer a great opportunity to learn and sharpen skills through hands-on experience and guidance. They also offer the ability to build a strong clientele.

    --- Taking the time further to develop your craft and customer service skills after school can set a solid foundation for success, rather than rushing into working in a salon, suite, or booth rental.

    -- Opt for positive environments instead of the break room; use slower times as opportunities to work on improving your skill and, turning potential downtime into productive growth.

    --- While building a clientele, diversifying your work experience early in your career can accelerate your learning and open doors to exciting opportunities and financial rewards.

    👉Follow Vonetta on Instagram

    Vonetta will also be a Panelist at our upcoming Beauty Business Brunch on May 19th in Washington, DC. CLICK HERE to learn more, and join us!⁠

    The Hairdresser Strong Show is all about Salon Owners, Rising Stylists, and Seasoned Stylists sharing their experiences, successes, failures, and advice to inform, educate, and empower their Fellow Hairdresser. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.

    CONNECT WITH US

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    The views and opinions of our guests are theirs and important to hear. Each guest's views and opinions are their own and we aim to bring you diverse perspectives, career paths and thoughts about the craft and industry so you can become Hairdresser Strong! They do not necessarily reflect the positions of HairdresserStrong.com.

  • Tune in to hear Travis’s stalk about overcoming failure via a discussion on tenacity, resilience, and balance…what do these terms mean to you?

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    KEY TAKEAWAYS:

    [Tenacity -] How much do we really desire something to happen, and how much are we willing to forfeit in order to come to fruition?You learn the most about yourself when you hit your bottom based on how you react.Resilience refers to the ability to adapt and bounce back in adversity. It involves the capacity to withstand and recover from difficult situations, setbacks, or traumatic experiences. Resilience is often associated with emotional strength, flexibility, and maintaining a positive outlook despite adversity. Resilient individuals can cope with stress effectively, stay focused on their goals, and emerge from difficult situations with newfound strength and insight.Tenacity is being persistent and determined to pursue a goal or objective. It involves an unwavering commitment to a course of action, often in the face of obstacles, challenges, or delays. Tenacity is characterized by perseverance, grit, and a refusal to give up in adversity. Tenacious individuals are willing to work tirelessly and overcome obstacles to achieve their desired outcomes.Are you or the people you follow living and following through with their affirmations? Just making the affirmation does not mean it will happen.Titles need to be earned. This takes proving yourself and showing others; you must accept where you are and work towards your goals because they do not just happen.Failure is a self-proclaimed thing, not an absolute thing.Do not fake it until you make it...Make it; don't fake it. Accept where you are and that it is okay not to know everything. Focus on learning, growing, transparency, and acceptance of where you are in your journey and experience. It's okay to be imperfect and even fail. This makes you more interesting, and more people want to work with you!If you work with a coach, consultant, or third party, ensure you are organized for your vision because other people will have their own ideas for you that can conflict with you or other parties. This will decrease the money you spend and the stress of trying to figure out what you want.“You can't rush excellence, you just can't rush it, and expertise is built upon tremendous amounts of information, thousands of hours... so we will always use the people we look at on Instagram and our influencers as inspiration, but just know that there are thousands of hours behind all of their edited reels and all of their stories; there are thousands of hours we don't see that make them who they are. Don't skip those moments because that’s what gives you your story, and that's what makes you special."

    👉Follow Travis on Instagram, check out his website, listen to his previous episode and get his personal recommendations on his episode page

    The Hairdresser Strong Show is all about Salon Owners, Rising Stylists, and Seasoned Stylists sharing their experiences, successes, failures, and advice to inform, educate, and empower their Fellow Hairdresser. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.

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  • Tune in to hear April McDaniel of Kopsa Otte CPAs + Advisors unveil crucial tax season secrets, from decoding the intricacies of deductions for beauty industry professionals to demystifying the ever-changing meal rules. Don't miss this episode if you want to ensure you're not overlooking vital information that could save you money and headaches during tax season!

    *This is not financial, legal, or tax advise

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    KEY TAKEAWAYS:

    April started off as a private sector auditor before working with Kopsa Otte helping the beauty industry with their taxes!If you are a suite owner, you are a business owner and must look at taxes differently than an employee.Service Sales vs Retail Sales are going to be your source of income.Keep your receipts, write down, in detail, why it is a business-related expense, and take a picture of the receipt and save it in a Google Drive file! The IRS says that your credit card statement is not sufficient; they want to see itemized receipts.Meal rules change every year, so make sure to talk to your accountant to understand the new rules for deducting meals.Personal car use is only a business expense when you use it explicitly for business purposes...driving to and from work does not apply. Get QuickBooks and learn it; it will make your life amazing.Solopreneurs and salon owners have a better argument for the home office deduction, but you must document it by keeping a calendar that shows the time you spent in the office. S-Corps, not so much.Car Deductions: it has to be primarily used for business purposes and your commute to and from work does not count as a business purpose, technically.Meals at super expensive restaurants could be seen as research on your part into hospitality and customer service, but you must document the service on your receipt when you store it. Otherwise, it could look sketchy....basically, meals are not easily deductible and you do not get 10%Tips are income, and you have to claim all of that income. Venmo is a paper trail, and they will report you to the IRS eventually, so stay apprised of all updates and start claiming your tips now!TIPS: the Govt can assume you make 10-15% in tips of your total revenue. So, if you are not claiming your tips at all, then you could be due to pay back taxes and penalties. VENMO and ZELLE have systems to identify your transactions, so do not think that using those platforms and not claiming tips is safe.

    👉Follow Kopsa Ottee CPAs + Advisors on Instagram, check out their website, and get April's personal recommendations on her episode page

    The Hairdresser Strong Show is all about Salon Owners, Rising Stylists, and Seasoned Stylists sharing their experiences, successes, failures, and advice to inform, educate, and empower their Fellow Hairdresser. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.

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  • Tune in to hear Georgia "G" Tournai speak in depth on varying pricing structures and ask: "why do you still have gender-based prices?"

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    KEY TAKEAWAYS:

    Gender-based pricing for haircuts does not make sense anymore. You used to have beauty and barber shops where the women and men (respectively) would go weekly to get their hair done. Now, everything is a hybrid. Men get color and blowouts, and women get clipper cuts!The easiest transition away from gender-based pricing is based on the length of hair: clipper cut>short cut>long cut.Gender-based pricing is not a political, social, or religious issue but a moral one. Is it okay to charge different prices for the same haircut solely based on gender?If you want to give out discounts, for whatever reason, do not discount your services! Referral program for free products...give away products, not services, so you do not build a clientele always looking for discounts.Time-based pricing makes more sense for those who perform more time-intensive services, such as extensions and color corrections.Shorter services could turn into a debate with time-based pricing. If you finish a cut 5 minutes earlier than usual, do you give the customer a discount? Does the customer hassle you about the start time even though their appointment time is different from the start time?...consider all of this before making your decision.Do not specialize right away in your career. You should take time to learn the basics of a wide variety of work because you may not know how much you will love and be happy doing a service you never imagined!

    👉Follow G on Instagram & check out their website and previous episode on their episode page

    The Hairdresser Strong Show is all about Salon Owners, Rising Stylists, and Seasoned Stylists sharing their experiences, successes, failures, and advice to inform, educate, and empower their Fellow Hairdresser. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.

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    The views and opinions of our guests are theirs and important to hear. Each guest's views and opinions are their own and we aim to bring you diverse perspectives, career paths and thoughts about the craft and industry so you can become Hairdresser Strong! They do not necessarily reflect the positions of HairdresserStrong.com.

  • Tune in to hear Scott Moon, Founder of Salon S.O.S tell you why and how to set yourself apart and level up your customer experience!

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    KEY TAKEAWAYS:

    🔅Consumers are already online looking for reviews, bookings, and other information regularly; they want the same from you.

    🔅Utilizing technology in new ways elevates their experience and gives you a current and cool effect that differentiates you.

    🔅Picking a booking software is a very personal thing. Each salon has different needs, so there is not just one platform for everyone.

    🔅Functionality:

    🔅Online booking should sync with your Google or other personal calendar(s) for easy updating.

    🔅Booking steps need to be easy, but information needs to be available

    🔅You must have automatic confirmations and reminders to the guest; some have the ability to customize the message, and some have the ability to require a client to confirm by clicking or texting back before their appointment date

    🔅You want an automated message soon after their appointment to tell them to rebook and/or write a review

    🔅You want your online booking system to be able to remember your clients’ nuanced needs

    🔅Pre-Visit Consultations: Consult with them before you book so you properly book them for the services they want.

    🔅Use your downtime to reach out to clients who are coming in just to say, "Hey, I was just going through my schedule and saw that you have an appointment booked. I thought I'd check in to see if you would be making any changes. If you are, I want to ensure we have enough time to do something new. If you want to see some of my latest inspiration, here is a link ... or if you have some pictures, I'd love to see them!"

    🔅If you are not currently charging for virtual consultations, ask your clients for feedback and run a test/pilot.

    🔅There is no "one-size-fits-all" solution; get used to designing a strategy, piloting things, & getting feedback before implementing it in full.

    MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:

    👉 Follow Scott/Salon S.O.S. on Instagram, check out his website and more on his episode page.

    The Hairdresser Strong Show is all about Salon Owners, Rising Stylists, and Seasoned Stylists sharing their experiences, successes, failures, and advice to inform, educate, and empower their Fellow Hairdresser. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.

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    The views and opinions of our guests are theirs and important to hear. Each guest's views and opinions are their own and we aim to bring you diverse perspectives, career paths and...

  • Tune in to hear Nick tell you all about his new business model that does not have to adhere to licensing and other regulations.

    *Confirm with a lawyer, this is not legal advice*

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    KEY TAKEAWAYS:

    Nick runs a Private Membership Association (PMA)A PMA means that the Federal and State Government rules do not apply as long as no one is in immediate danger and you are not conducting evil practices (verify legal language with a lawyer)There are service-providing members and service-receiving membersA PMA is allowed to pay for the lifestyles of its members.Service-Providing Members are instructed to form an LLC and collect a % of dues collected from service-receiving members.The PMA needs to have meetings regularly to maintain legitimacyAll members can have varying levels of influence. There are also founding members.Service-receiving Members pay a lifetime membership or a monthly membership. Or you can make the dues payable based on the services they received on each visit...for example: "What amenities did you take advantage of today?... Your dues for the day are..."Check out Revel Alliance on YouTube: search- "Revel Alliance YouTube Private Membership Association."PMAs do not require and do not have to comply with state licensing, health department inspections, alcohol service, etc.PMAs do not have to wait around for licensing when first opening. This means you are not paying rent for a property you cannot use while you are waiting for the state to grant you licensure.

    👉Follow Nick on Instagram & check out his websites on his episode page

    The Hairdresser Strong Show is all about Salon Owners, Rising Stylists, and Seasoned Stylists sharing their experiences, successes, failures, and advice to inform, educate, and empower their Fellow Hairdresser. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.

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    The views and opinions of our guests are theirs and important to hear. Each guest's views and opinions are their own and we aim to bring you diverse perspectives, career paths and thoughts about the craft and industry so you can become Hairdresser Strong! They do not necessarily reflect the positions of HairdresserStrong.com.

  • FED Speaks on Interest Rates and Inflation

    The Mother of All Data Breaches, What You Need to Know

    Disney Releases First VR Treadmill

    8 Ways to Get Rich While Making the Same Income for Years!

    Check out this week's news updates, build Strong Business, and serve your customers better!

    We are all impacted by the economy and tech advancements. Your clients are too!

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    Being informed is an integral part of the success of any community or business.

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    You now have extra things to talk to your customers about!

    Sources:

    https://www.npr.org/2024/01/31/1227890390/federal-reserve-interest-rates-inflation-economy-recession-rate-cuts

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    https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/2024/01/the-mother-of-all-breaches-26-billion-records-found-online/amp

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    https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/disney-holotile-vr/

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    https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/lanny-smoot-to-be-the-first-disney-imagineer-inducted-into-the-national-inventors-hall-of-fame/

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    https://finance.yahoo.com/news/8-ways-people-become-rich-150021627.html

    Coming up in the hair industry and visiting London for classes, I noticed that hairdressers were held in higher esteem there than in the USA...I want that for us!

    One of our missions is to raise the esteem and perceived importance & value of hairdressers across the USA. HS NEWS is part of that effort. We believe to achieve this goal, we must raise the bar of professionalism, service, and sophistication of hairdressers. We hope you enjoy the news and look forward to your comments!

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    DISCLAIMER: Robert holds a B.A. in Business Administration with a Minor in Finance. Robert curates the news, explaining his understanding. We suggest you use this information to talk with your financial advisor, business advisor, and/or CPA. Legal counsel may be required for some of your decisions as well. If you want business advice from Hairdresser Strong, you can hire us as a consultant/advisor, but we are not financial advisors, lawyers, or accountants.

    THIS IS NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE. THIS IS FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. IF YOU NEED LEGAL, TAX, OR FINANCIAL ADVICE, SEE A LAWYER, CPA, OR FINANCIAL ADVISOR, RESPECTIVELY

    #hair #hairnews #hairpreneur #beautypreneur #hairdresserstrong #hairdresser #strong #entrepreneur

  • Tune in to hear Sam's guide to delivering value and achieving success behind the chair!

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    KEY TAKEAWAYS:

    🔅 Communication builds wealth: money, spiritual, etc.

    🔅Add Value:

    🔅Educate customers on retail. "Tell, Don't Sell" is about value and education, not about selling products.

    🔅Your body language + word choice + tone = communication; consider all this in your interactions with customers

    🔅Don't do whatever the client wants without educating them on the maintenance and other red flags.

    🔅Product is not an option; it is a necessity...I could care less if they buy the product...“my attitude is not sell, my attitude is tell... I've embraced it as part of my professional responsibility."

    🔅Communication and Connection between owner and stylist is important: in today's world, owners need to listen to their team's needs vs their advisors and your personal needs. Find success by including your team in the development of policies and procedures.

    🔅THINK before you post:

    T- Is it true, or are you just making something up to build followers?H- Is it really helping someone?I- Is it inspiring, or is it creating issues?N- Is it necessary?K- Is it kind?

    🔅RETAIL: make it interactive, and don't just educate your customers on how to use products based on the directions on the back; show them how to use them in ways that are "outside of the box."

    🔅Word of mouth is more powerful than social, so wow your customers through communication and education.

    CONNECT WITH SAM

    👉Check out Sam's personal recommendations and previous episode here

    👉Follow Sam Villa on other social channels and learn more about educational & tools here

    The Hairdresser Strong Show is all about Salon Owners, Rising Stylists, and Seasoned Stylists sharing their experiences, successes, failures, and advice to inform, educate, and empower their Fellow Hairdresser. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.

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  • Tune in to hear Claire (@clairemonroehairco) tell you why social media is not as important as email in growing and managing your business!⁠

    Key Takeaways

    Claire has worked in a suite, a small town, a salon, and a big city!Right before COVID, Claire became independent, renting at a studio, and then COVID-19 caused her to go to a suite!Suite owners have to do cleaning, hair, bookings, marketing, etc...it can be very overwhelming!Using email enabled Claire to manage her clientele and stay connected, more so than Instagram.Instagram is not going to get you the engagement that emails will.Suite vs. salon stylists should consider reducing their administrative work by focusing less on social media and more on connecting with customers.Create an email system to stay connected. Start with a welcome email with location, directions, getting to know you, and other things to know. Make sure your pricing is correct; it will likely differ from a salon.Schedule a day to handle your business, laundry, marketing, and admin time per week...you are a business owner now; you have to work on your business and not just in your business.The extra day gives you wiggle room to handle clients if you cancel on clients at the last minute.Take time for yourself, enjoy your life, and feel confident in working with systems in place to help you manage your business; email is a must-have!

    🔅 Stop undercharging your clients! You are losing lots of money! 65% of hairdressers in the UK are self-employed, hence the rise of salon suites!

    👉Follow Claiew on IG and check out his personal recommendations here.

    The Hairdresser Strong Show is all about Salon Owners, Rising Stylists, and Seasoned Stylists sharing their experiences, successes, failures, and advice to inform, educate, and empower their Fellow Hairdresser. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.

    CONNECT WITH US

    📬 Subscribe to our free newsletter

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    The views and opinions of our guests are theirs and important to hear. Each guest's views and opinions are their own and we aim to bring you diverse perspectives, career paths and thoughts about the craft and industry so you can become Hairdresser Strong! They do not necessarily reflect the positions of HairdresserStrong.com.

  • SBA COVID Loans Grace Period

    FedEx New E-Commerce Platform Competes with Amazon

    CES Update

    Google Accounts At Risk, Do This NOW!

    Gen-Z Attitude & Goals Update

    Harvard Tells Us the "Right" Way to Build a Brand!

    Check out this week's news updates, build Strong Business, and serve your customers better!

    We are all impacted by the economy and tech advancements. Your clients are too!

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    Being informed is an integral part of the success of any community or business.

    +

    You now have extra things to talk to your customers about!

    Sources:

    https://www.inc.com/ali-donaldson/sba-offers-grace-period-to-business-owners-with-covid-era-loans.html

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    https://www.theverge.com/2024/1/14/24038042/fedex-fdx-e-commerce-platform-amazon-rival-shoprunner

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    https://www.livescience.com/technology/ces-2024-5-new-tech-products-stealing-the-show-this-year

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    https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/2024/01/info-stealers-can-steal-cookies-for-permanent-access-to-your-google-account/amp

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    https://www.cnbc.com/2024/01/18/gen-z-says-they-have-it-harder-than-their-parents-did.html

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    https://hbr.org/2024/01/the-right-way-to-build-your-brand

    Coming up in the hair industry and visiting London for classes, I noticed that hairdressers were held in higher esteem there than in the USA...I want that for us!

    One of our missions is to raise the esteem and perceived importance & value of hairdressers across the USA. HS NEWS is part of that effort. We believe to achieve this goal, we must raise the bar of professionalism, service, and sophistication of hairdressers. We hope you enjoy the news and look forward to your comments!

    Is this useful?

    Is this interesting?

    Are there any other topics you pay attention to that you believe help you run your business or serve your customers?

    DISCLAIMER: Robert holds a B.A. in Business Administration with a Minor in Finance. Robert curates the news, explaining his understanding. We suggest you use this information to talk with your financial advisor, business advisor, and/or CPA. Legal counsel may be required for some of your decisions as well. If you want business advice from Hairdresser Strong, you can hire us as a consultant/advisor, but we are not financial advisors, lawyers, or accountants.

    THIS IS NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE. THIS IS FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. IF YOU NEED LEGAL, TAX, OR FINANCIAL ADVICE, SEE A LAWYER, CPA, OR FINANCIAL ADVISOR, RESPECTIVELY

    #hair #hairnews #hairpreneur #beautypreneur #hairdresserstrong #hairdresser #strong #entrepreneur

  • Tune in to hear Joe Agnello, CEO + Co-Owner of City Image Barber Shop Chain, tell you exactly what you need to know to build and grow your business!

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    Key Takeaways

    -Joe is not a barber, but his brother is. After helping his brother here and there with the business side of the barber shop, they had a chance to open a 2nd location, and Joe joined the team!

    -Do not pay yourself a lot in the beginning, and reinvest your money into your business if you plan on scaling (aka growing)

    -Having a 2nd location is not ONLY double the work; it is so much more than that! You have team building, decisions on how to divide your attention, and a lot less free time.

    -When the economy tanks and you have been stacking your money for reinvestment, you can relieve someone of their failing business. This is great for you and them because you expand, and you take a headache off of their hands! Taking over leases for struggling people can be a "God Send"!

    -Joe left a 6 figure job and went to a $0 salary initially.

    -When you have employees, you have a huge responsibility to keep the business secure.

    -If you want to retain your employees/team members, YOU MUST SHOW GROWTH.

    regular maintenance of the spacecommunity eventssocial media investmentsstaying relevant, not necessarily expanding to multiple locations

    -Aspiring Entrepreneurs:

    Be ready to sacrifice time with your familysacrifice time with your friendssacrifice football on Sundays or whatever pastime you are used to enjoyingsacrifice money

    -Your employees should not work more than you unless you have made it as far as you want in the expanding and building of your business...but you will still need to stay relevant and show growth to retain your employees

    -Business ownership is a mindset more than anything else....do you have the mindset of willingness to see the long game and make short-term sacrifices for long-term gains and fulfillment?

    -Build a cushion in your bank account before paying yourself more than the bare minimum.

    -Once you have enough money for payroll and to pay your bills, then build some emergency money of $5k-$10k (may vary if not a barber shop and geographic location)

    Playing it too safe is not good for businessyou are probably not paying your employees enoughyou are probably not staying on top of growing and maintaining your business

    -Having partners is a marriage and both should have the same mindset.

    -Partners should not come in just for money

    Humanize your team; do not make it all about numbers, but do not skip the numbers.

    The Hairdresser Strong Show is all about Salon Owners, Barber Shop Owners, Rising Stylists, and Seasoned Stylists sharing their experiences, successes, failures, and advice to inform, educate, and empower their Fellow Hairdresser. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.

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  • New Contractor Rules?!

    Inflation and Unemployment Reports Released Today

    AI Lawsuits! OpenAI vs NY Times!

    Check out this week's news updates, build Strong Business, and serve your customers better!

    We are all impacted by the economy and tech advancements. Your clients are too!

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    Being informed is an integral part of the success of any community or business.

    +

    You now have extra things to talk to your customers about!

    Sources:

    https://www.reuters.com/world/us/biden-admin-announce-independent-contractor-rule-that-could-upend-gig-economy-2024-01-08/

    https://www.reuters.com/markets/us/us-consumer-prices-rise-more-than-expected-december-weekly-jobless-claims-fall-2024-01-11/

    https://apnews.com/article/openai-new-york-times-chatgpt-lawsuit-grisham-nyt-69f78c404ace42c0070fdfb9dd4caeb7

    Coming up in the hair industry and visiting London for classes, I noticed that hairdressers were held in higher esteem there than they were in the USA...I want that for us!

    One of our missions is to raise the esteem and perceived importance & value of hairdressers across the USA. HS NEWS is part of that effort. We believe to achieve this goal, we must raise the bar of professionalism, service, and sophistication of hairdressers. We hope you enjoy the news and look forward to your comments!

    Is this useful?

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    DISCLAIMER: Robert holds a B.A. in Business Administration with a Minor in Finance. Robert curates the news, explaining his understanding. We suggest that you use this information to talk with your financial advisor, business advisor, and/or CPA. Legal counsel may be required for some of your decisions as well. If you want business advice from Hairdresser Strong, you can hire us as a consultant/advisor, but we are not financial advisors, lawyers, or accountants.

    THIS IS NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE. THIS IS FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. IF YOU NEED LEGAL, TAX, OR FINANCIAL ADVICE, SEE A LAWYER, CPA, OR FINANCIAL ADVISOR, RESPECTIVELY

    #hair #hairnews #hairpreneur #beautypreneur #hairdresserstrong #hairdresser #strong #entrepreneur

  • On January 8th, , we were joined by:

    Diana Varvaro (@thebeautyartistnyc), School Director of Paul Mitchell The School, NYC

    Nick Mirabella (@nickmirabella), Entrepreneur + Mentor + Coach, theWarehouse.Salon & NickMirabella.com

    Sazuan Judkins (@mricreate_confidence), Barber + Barber Instructor, Hair Lab Detroit Barber School 

    Ashley Gray (@ashesrgray), Owner + Master Stylist, Ash Salon

    to discuss strategies and other things you can do to attract & retain Gen-Z and other Rising Stylists!

    Here are the key takeaways:

    🔅Your Salon/Shop needs to be a destination. It needs to be cool. This is discovered via:

    Social media and online. Your digital presence is very important Word of mouth from other stylists and Rising Stylists

    🔅Be Nice! Generally, caring about people is supported by so much market research when it comes to being a leader that others want to work for or follow.

    🔅Study up on leadership, not just color and cutting skills!

    🔅Coach your staff on your core values; do not attack the person. Make any issues you have with behavior/performance/etc about your business's core values and the brand. It is not about the individual sucking; it is about you (the leader) finding the right team!

    🔅Get to know them! You may have noticed that Rising Stylists seem guarded or fearful, ask them how they are and care about them. This goes to a previous point… this is about humans, treat each other how y’all want to be treated!

    🔅Get to know how they learn…going with the previous point!

    🔅Mentor Rising Stylists: do not throw them in the fire and see how they do…they will leave you.

    🔅Take time to outline your training program so they understand their expectations, you have something to refer to when mentoring/coaching them, and so they feel confident in their potential to grow in your salon or shop.

    🔅Consider how/if you can adjust your training process to get your trainees “hands in hair” ASAP. They want to take clients and get working, so if you can figure out a way to promote them in steps, that would be amazing for them and you! (do not jeopardize the integrity of your brand, and DM if you want to talk about how to do that)

    One example is to have a blow dry bar that you can promote them to earlier in their growth process.

    👉If you have any questions or comments, Send us a DM: https://www.instagram.com/thehairdresserstrongshow/

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    The views and opinions of our guests are theirs and important to hear. Each guest's views and opinions are their own and we aim to bring you diverse perspectives, career paths and thoughts about the craft and industry so you can become Hairdresser Strong! They do not necessarily reflect the positions of HairdresserStrong.com.

  • Tune in to hear John Gillespie share his story, from platform artist to celebrity styling to being the person responsible for bringing Salon Suites to the UK!

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    KEY TAKEAWAYS:

    🔅 38-year industry veteran brought salon suites to the UK and is expanding across the EU!

    🔅 Growing up in salons with both parents being hairdressers, John was exposed to platform artists and knew that's what he wanted.

    🔅 Do not let anxiety or fear be your excuse not to take advantage of any opportunity; someone else will take it if you do not.

    🔅 John held the title of most expensive haircut: "The 30,000-pound haircut."

    🔅 Focus on building a solid clientele, and you can rely on it. Once you have a solid base of clients, you will have the security and income to do everything you want.

    🔅 Do not spread yourself too thin; hone in on your goals and focus. Build your skills and clientele before starting other businesses. You will have greater success!

    🔅 Ask others for help; they want to help you! If you find someone who doesn't just move on to the next person, more people want to help vs do not want to help.

    🔅 Just because you are not getting paid for an opportunity doesn't mean you shouldn't do it. Some opportunities don't pay dollars or pounds; some pay in exposure, relationships, and experience.

    🔅 Stop undercharging your clients! You are losing lots of money! 65% of hairdressers in the UK are self-employed, hence the rise of salon suites!

    👉Follow John on IG and check out his personal recommendations here.

    The Hairdresser Strong Show is all about Salon Owners, Rising Stylists, and Seasoned Stylists sharing their experiences, successes, failures, and advice to inform, educate, and empower their Fellow Hairdresser. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.

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  • 2024 Economic & Consumer Predictions and Outlook! + Executive Presence tells us how to be seen as leaders!

    Data Points to Optimism

    Uncertainty Dampens Optimism

    Inflation, Recession, & War = Uncertainty

    Check out this week's news updates, build Strong Business, and serve your customers better!

    We are all impacted by the economy and tech advancements. Your clients are too!

    +

    Being informed is an integral part of the success of any community or business.

    +

    You now have extra things to talk to your customers about!

    Sources:

    https://finance.yahoo.com/news/walmart-customers-behaving-strangely-making-122818871.html

    https://www.wsj.com/articles/investors-hope-for-2024-a-return-to-long-lost-normalcy-4029df63?mod=Searchresults_pos5&page=1

    https://www.foxweather.com/weather-news/drought-panama-canal-december-latest

    https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ceo-12th-largest-u-retailer-141431896.html

    https://hbr.org/2024/01/the-new-rules-of-executive-presence

    Coming up in the hair industry and visiting London for classes, I noticed that hairdressers were held in higher esteem there than they were in the USA...I want that for us!

    One of our missions is to raise the esteem and perceived importance & value of hairdressers across the USA. HS NEWS is part of that effort. We believe in order to achieve this goal, we must raise the bar of professionalism, service, and sophistication of hairdressers. We hope you enjoy the news and look forward to your comments!

    Is this useful?

    Is this interesting?

    Are there any other topics you pay attention to that you believe help you run your business or serve your customers?

    DISCLAIMER: Robert holds a B.A. in Business Administration with a Minor in Finance. Robert curates the news, explaining his understanding. We suggest that you use this information to talk with your financial advisor, business advisor, and/or CPA. Legal counsel may be required for some of your decisions as well. If you want business advice from Hairdresser Strong, you can hire us as a consultant/advisor, but we are not financial advisors, lawyers, or accountants.

    THIS IS NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE. THIS IS FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. IF YOU NEED LEGAL, TAX, OR FINANCIAL ADVICE, SEE A LAWYER, CPA, OR FINANCIAL ADVISOR, RESPECTIVELY

    #hair #hairnews #hairpreneur #beautypreneur #hairdresserstrong #hairdresser #strong #entrepreneur

  • Tune in to hear how Shannon aka "PIGMENT" makes her passion and dreams a reality!⁠

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    KEY TAKEAWAYS:

    🔅Following your passion and pursuing those interests are the only ways to accomplish your goals.

    🔅Life is all about getting back up when you fall down, and hair kept calling her to come back.

    🔅Getting new clients as an independent niche creator is a constant effort of putting her work out there, collaborating with others, and producing her own shoots.

    🔅Clients will buy her creations, and at other times, they will tell her what they want her to create, and it's more like a client in your chair telling you what they want.

    🔅Shannon enjoys working with clients in collaboration as well as creating what she wants.

    🔅Getting clients means getting to know your ideal client and your existing clients.

    🔅Being an entrepreneur and building your business means understanding what opportunities to take and what not to take; be careful turning down opportunities.

    🔅Work-Life Balance Does Not Exist. Work is part of your life, just like family and friends. Success in goals and pursuing your passion means learning to intertwine, juggle, and task-switching between work, family, rest, friends, community, etc.

    🔅Practice, Practice, Practice: Never practice what you just learned in a class on a paying client. Always practice on mannequins and models before using new tools and techniques.

    🔅Clients should like the product they get and Shannon does not want anyone to pay her for something they do not like.

    👉Follow Shannon aka "PIGMENT" on IG and check out her previous episode "Celebrity Clients & Mastering Your Craft" on her episode page.

    The Hairdresser Strong Show is all about Salon Owners, Rising Stylists, and Seasoned Stylists sharing their experiences, successes, failures, and advice to inform, educate, and empower their Fellow Hairdresser. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.

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  • Tune in to hear David talk about your pain, discomfort, and what to know to have a long and healthy career.

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    KEY TAKEAWAYS:

    🔅David has a long career in health and fitness with a focus on biomechanics.

    🔅Dealing with spinal issues, David helped heal Jenny where doctors couldn't and started Industry Aligned to bring attention to the physical side of hairdressing!

    🔅Everyone has pain; this is a normal part of human physiology. Pain is a great teacher. If you did not experience pain, you could end up injuring yourself even more!

    🔅Younglings, you are no different than the older hairdressers; YOU HAVE TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR BODY.

    🔅ALL BEAUTY PROS: you have no excuse for not being informed about your health... do your research

    🔅Folks of all ages are experiencing nerve damage, neck pain, wrist pain, etc.

    🔅David does not believe you should be handing off your responsibilities to others; you need to learn to take care of your life, body, and mind. Too many people who do not experience long-term results blame their coaches, trainers, and practitioners instead of owning their personal responsibility.

    MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:

    👉 Follow Industry Aligned on Instagram

    The Hairdresser Strong Show is all about Salon Owners, Rising Stylists, and Seasoned Stylists sharing their experiences, successes, failures, and advice to inform, educate, and empower their Fellow Hairdresser. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.

    CONNECT WITH US

    📬 Subscribe to our free newsletter

    📸 Connect on Instagram

    🎵 Connect on TikTok

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    The views and opinions of our guests are theirs and important to hear. Each guest's views and opinions are their own and we aim to bring you diverse perspectives, career paths and thoughts about the craft and industry so you can become Hairdresser Strong! They do not necessarily reflect the positions of HairdresserStrong.com.

  • Tune in to hear Scott Moon, Founder of Salon S.O.S deliver you valuable information on how and why to adopt tech in your business NOW!

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    KEY TAKEAWAYS:

    🔅Scott is not a service provider. He’s in Marketing.

    👉 History: Marketing, L’Oreal & a GM for top color line in Canada

    👉Scott went from working through corporations and now directly w/ Salons and Independent Stylists

    👉After experiencing the gratitude of a salon owner whom he had helped during all of his work with L'Oreal, he went out on his own!

    👉Build and leverage your network to start your own business...in that order! It's all about relationships!

    👉Salon SOS is designed to be affordable for website creation, management, SEO, social media work, and a salon loyalty app

    👉Focusing on building relationships will help elevate client loyalty

    👉Online booking is what customers want, and 25% of the industry is already using it... despite your reasons for not adopting it!

    👉With online booking comes digitization of their experience, which enables so much more connection than without it!

    👉SALON OWNERS: If you want to attract stylists into the future, digitize your customers' experience and systems because the new generation does not want to work for dinosaurs. You gotta be on top of your tech game to attract these Rising Stylists.

    👉INDEPENDENT STYLISTS: You are your own business, not just a hairdresser. You will need to stay on top of business education and deal with the constant need for new clients! Technology can also help enhance the customer experience and increase efficiency, which gives you more time to focus on your business and new client acquisition.

    👉RISING STYLISTS: Help the industry and salons push the envelope! Collaborate and lead Salons and folks that are behind the time and with vast deficiencies in their use of tech; they/we need you!

    MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:

    👉 Follow Scott/Salon S.O.S. on Instagram, check out his website and more on his episode page.

    The Hairdresser Strong Show is all about Salon Owners, Rising Stylists, and Seasoned Stylists sharing their experiences, successes, failures, and advice to inform, educate, and empower their Fellow Hairdresser. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.

    CONNECT WITH US

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    The views and opinions of our guests are theirs and important to hear. Each guest's views and opinions are their own and we aim to bring you diverse perspectives, career paths and thoughts about the craft and industry so you can become Hairdresser Strong! They do not necessarily reflect the positions of HairdresserStrong.com.