These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Patricia Nikole, creator of HI Contrast Hair Painting and the first Schwarzkopf USA Artistic Ambassador, joins us again to share how she has evolved her social media and education platforms over the past few years. We also discuss how she continues to use her iPhone 6! for shooting her content and her strategies for getting great finished looks of her clients. This Week’s Topics: • Being Schwarzkopf’s first Artistic Ambassador • Using an iphone 6 for her content • Her strategies for getting great finished look pictures/video • Choosing the right opportunities for her career • How client behavior has changed as she posts different looks on her social • Her online education thepaintroom.com and current status of edu • Her most difficult decision: raising her price 100% • Her inspo right now • What she would change about the industry    You can find previous interviews with Patricia on Episodes 56 & 149!  Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist. Android users, you can leave us a rating on Spotify. You can find the rating option underneath the podcast's description. Apple users can leave a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes!  Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance!  FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

Hairstylist and educator Conor Doyle @conorjmd has spent a lot of time in different areas of Europe and shares his thoughts on how life in the salon is different there. We discuss the image of the hairdresser, training and licensing requirements, and the challenge of pricing. We had an amazing convo and will be back in a couple weeks with Conor for part 2! This Week’s Topics:  • Growing up when hairdressing was viewed as a ‘dropout option’ • The qualifications for hairdressing in Ireland vs. USA • Differences between USA and Europe salon life • How price increases are viewed over there • What he would change about the industry   Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist. Android users, you can leave us a rating on Spotify. You can find the rating option underneath the podcast's description. Apple users can leave a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes!  Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance!  FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Hairstylist and educator Conor Doyle @conorjmd has spent a lot of time in different areas of Europe and shares his thoughts on how life in the salon is different there. We discuss the image of the hairdresser, training and licensing requirements, and the challenge of pricing. We had an amazing convo and will be back in a couple weeks with Conor for part 2! This Week’s Topics:  • Growing up when hairdressing was viewed as a ‘dropout option’ • The qualifications for hairdressing in Ireland vs. USA • Differences between USA and Europe salon life • How price increases are viewed over there • What he would change about the industry   Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist. Android users, you can leave us a rating on Spotify. You can find the rating option underneath the podcast's description. Apple users can leave a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes!  Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance!  FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

Curl Specialist, educator, and industry activist @keyaartistically has spent the past few years working with the largest brands in our industry to educate them on diversity & inclusion. She shares the challenges she faces when trying to change the narrative in salons as well as corporate offices. We also discuss online product sales and why she recently left her salon after 10 years.     This Week's Topics: • What has changed in 3 years since joining us last • What she has learned working with the corporate big brands on diversity and inclusion • Black Owned brands being taken over and formulas being changed • A discussion on product sales • Her involvement in Not So Pretty documentary on HBO • Her time on social media • Leaving her salon of 10 years  Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist. Android users, you can leave us a rating on Spotify. You can find the rating option underneath the podcast's description. Apple users can leave a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes!  Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance!  FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Curl Specialist, educator, and industry activist @keyaartistically has spent the past few years working with the largest brands in our industry to educate them on diversity & inclusion. She shares the challenges she faces when trying to change the narrative in salons as well as corporate offices. We also discuss online product sales and why she recently left her salon after 10 years.     This Week's Topics: • What has changed in 3 years since joining us last • What she has learned working with the corporate big brands on diversity and inclusion • Black Owned brands being taken over and formulas being changed • A discussion on product sales • Her involvement in Not So Pretty documentary on HBO • Her time on social media • Leaving her salon of 10 years  Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist. Android users, you can leave us a rating on Spotify. You can find the rating option underneath the podcast's description. Apple users can leave a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes!  Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance!  FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

Stylist and Sam Villa Hair Arteam member @rogermolinahair gives us the wonderful glimpse into his creative process as well as the challenges he faces during it. He shares his strategy on dealing with problems and how to reframe a negative situation. This Week's Topics: • Reframing something negative or distracting • Starting your day with a short prep session • Playing in a band that broke up and finding hair shows • Ignoring the haters • Working through frustration by trying a different approach • What keeps him up at night • Knowing your value and worth  Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist. Android users, you can leave us a rating on Spotify. You can find the rating option underneath the podcast's description. Apple users can leave a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes!  Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance!  FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Stylist and Sam Villa Hair Arteam member @rogermolinahair gives us the wonderful glimpse into his creative process as well as the challenges he faces during it. He shares his strategy on dealing with problems and how to reframe a negative situation. This Week's Topics: • Reframing something negative or distracting • Starting your day with a short prep session • Playing in a band that broke up and finding hair shows • Ignoring the haters • Working through frustration by trying a different approach • What keeps him up at night • Knowing your value and worth  Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist. Android users, you can leave us a rating on Spotify. You can find the rating option underneath the podcast's description. Apple users can leave a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes!  Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance!  FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

Educator and Balayage Specialist @dvcolour grew up watching her mother do hair and saw the passion she had for it. That passion was the same for Diana and she constantly focused on leveling up her technique and knowledge. We discuss how taking classes can not only elevate your work but also your income. This Week's Topics:  • Getting her passion for hair from watching her mother; losing her in high school • Dropping out of high school to go to cosmo school • How educating and taking classes elevated her work and clientele • Becoming an educator and mistakes students are making • Client behavior – what's changed? • Hair horror story Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist. Android users, you can leave us a rating on Spotify. You can find the rating option underneath the podcast's description. Apple users can leave a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes!  Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance!  FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Educator and Balayage Specialist @dvcolour grew up watching her mother do hair and saw the passion she had for it. That passion was the same for Diana and she constantly focused on leveling up her technique and knowledge. We discuss how taking classes can not only elevate your work but also your income. This Week's Topics: • Getting her passion from hair from watching mother do hair; losing her in high school • Dropping out of high school to go to cosmo school • How educating and taking classes elevated her work and clientele • Becoming an educator and mistakes students are making • Client behavior – what's changed? • Hair horror story Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist. Android users, you can leave us a rating on Spotify. You can find the rating option underneath the podcast's description. Apple users can leave a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes!  Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance!  FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

Are you actively trying to build your dream book or just hoping it will happen?  Early in her career, Independent Educator and member of the BTC team @manely.summer focused on shaping her clientele and services she offered. She now is able to choose the clients she wants and only do the services she likes!  We discuss a wealth of topics with Summer including clientele, blonding, and tips for taking great pictures of your clients! This Week's Topics: • Starting as an assistant to learn • Time spent building her dream book • The importance of variety and changing it up • Client behavior: what she is noticing • Her stance on bond builders • Major mistakes in blonding • Tips for taking great pictures of your clients    Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist. Android users, you can leave us a rating on Spotify. You can find the rating option underneath the podcast's description. Apple users can leave a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes!  Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance!  FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Are you actively trying to build your dream book or just hoping it will happen?  Early in her career, Independent Educator and member of the BTC team @manely.summer focused on shaping her clientele and services she offered. She now is able to choose the clients she wants and only do the services she likes!  We discuss a wealth of topics with Summer including clientele, blonding, and tips for taking great pictures of your clients! This Week's Topics: • Starting as an assistant to learn • Time spent building her dream book • The importance of variety and changing it up • Client behavior: what she is noticing • Her stance on bond builders • Major mistakes in blonding • Tips for taking great pictures of your clients    Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist. Android users, you can leave us a rating on Spotify. You can find the rating option underneath the podcast's description. Apple users can leave a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes!  Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance!  FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

We continue our conversation with @barber.josh.o.p this week and discuss the important barriers to break down with your client, as well as the balancing act of giving them the haircut they want vs. the haircut they will look best with. This Week's Topics: • How to determine the suitability of a haircut  • The important barriers to break down with your client  • What he would change about the industry – elevate barbering  • How to elevate your service  • His Hair Horror Story  Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist. Android users, you can leave us a rating on Spotify. You can find the rating option underneath the podcast's description. Apple users can leave a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes!  Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance!  FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. We continue our conversation with @barber.josh.o.p this week and discuss the important barriers to break down with your client, as well as the balancing act of giving them the haircut they want vs. the haircut they will look best with. This Week's Topics: • How to determine the suitability of a haircut  • The important barriers to break down with your client  • What he would change about the industry – elevate barbering  • How to elevate your service  • His Hair Horror Story  Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist. Android users, you can leave us a rating on Spotify. You can find the rating option underneath the podcast's description. Apple users can leave a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes!  Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance!  FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

Educator and Self Design Coach @barber.josh.o.p gives us a wealth of advice and strategy to help you be more fulfilled in your hairdressing career. We discuss the importance of finding purpose, as well as analyzing your relationship with our industry.... is it a healthy one? This Week's Topics: • Finding comfort and purpose in hair • Making sure you are fulfilled and love what you do • His process for teaching cutting  Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist. Android users, you can leave us a rating on Spotify. You can find the rating option underneath the podcast's description. Apple users can leave a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes!  Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance!  FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Educator and Self Design Coach @barber.josh.o.p gives us a wealth of advice and strategy to help you be more fulfilled in your hairdressing career. We discuss the importance of finding purpose, as well as analyzing your relationship with our industry.... is it a healthy one? This Week's Topics: • Finding comfort and purpose in hair • Making sure you are fulfilled and love what you do • His process for teaching cutting  Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist. Android users, you can leave us a rating on Spotify. You can find the rating option underneath the podcast's description. Apple users can leave a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes!  Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance!  FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

Salon owner & extensions specialist @sarahmgdoeshair spent years struggling as a hairdresser, but never gave up because of how much she enjoyed it. It was when she discovered extensions that her career truly took off.  We discuss her shift in focus to extensions and how she became a specialist. Would she recommend the way she went about learning extensions? Listen and find out! This week's topics: • Leaving college for hair school • Moved to Chicago after hair school during economy crash in 2009 • Becoming a salon owner after being fired from her previous salon • Shifting focus to extensions: how she specialized • Pricing yourself right • Her hair horror story   Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist. Android users, you can leave us a rating on Spotify. You can find the rating option underneath the podcast's description. Apple users can leave a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes!  Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance!  FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor  

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Salon owner & extensions specialist @sarahmgdoeshair spent years struggling as a hairdresser, but never gave up because of how much she enjoyed it. It was when she discovered extensions that her career truly took off.  We discuss her shift in focus to extensions and how she became a specialist. Would she recommend the way she went about learning extensions? Listen and find out! This week's topics: • Leaving college for hair school • Moved to Chicago after hair school during economy crash in 2009 • Becoming a salon owner after being fired from her previous salon • Shifting focus to extensions: how she specialized • Pricing yourself right • Her hair horror story   Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist. Android users, you can leave us a rating on Spotify. You can find the rating option underneath the podcast's description. Apple users can leave a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes!  Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance!  FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

Educator, Author, and Founder of Untouchable Academy @mr.steveellis helps hairdressers & barbers understand their finances. He shares with us a TON of advice and tips on how to save more money, as well as how to make your money work for you!   This Week's Topics: • Growing up in the barber shop, getting licenses after college • Why hairdressers struggle with managing their money • mistakes hairdressers are making with their money • Importance of protecting your money with insurance • His training academy – why he started and how it works    To purchase his book 'The Mindset of Acquiring Wealth' click here: https://stephendellis.com/product/the-mindset-of-acquiring-wealth/   Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist. Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! Here's what you do: - Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews'  - Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)!  - Click on ‘Write a Review’ and let us know what you love most! Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance! FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Educator, Author, and Founder of Untouchable Academy @mr.steveellis helps hairdressers & barbers understand their finances. He shares with us a TON of advice and tips on how to save more money, as well as how to make your money work for you!   This Week's Topics: • Growing up in the barber shop, getting licenses after college • Why hairdressers struggle with managing their money • mistakes hairdressers are making with their money • Importance of protecting your money with insurance • His training academy – why he started and how it works    To purchase his book 'The Mindset of Acquiring Wealth' click here: https://stephendellis.com/product/the-mindset-of-acquiring-wealth/   Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist. Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! Here's what you do: - Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews'  - Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)!  - Click on ‘Write a Review’ and let us know what you love most! Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance! FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

We continue with @matt.swinney this week and dive deep into strategies and tips for leveling up your business. We also discuss the importance of paying attention to your finances and planning for your future beyond hair.  This Week's Topics: • Injury in college ended football career, trying hair school because of parents  • Building your business and financial planning  • What he would change about the industry  • His Hair Horror Story  Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist. Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! Here's what you do: - Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews'  - Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)!  - Click on ‘Write a Review’ and let us know what you love most! Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance! FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. We continue with @matt.swinney this week and dive deep into strategies and tips for leveling up your business. We also discuss the importance of paying attention to your finances and planning for your future beyond hair.  This Week's Topics: • Injury in college ended football career, trying hair school because of parents  • Building your business and financial planning  • What he would change about the industry  • His Hair Horror Story  Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist. Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! Here's what you do: - Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews'  - Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)!  - Click on ‘Write a Review’ and let us know what you love most! Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance! FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

Rusk Global Creative Director and salon owner @matt.swinney realized he needed to add positive habits and discipline to his life to reach the goals he wanted to achieve. He shares with us the 3 pillars that he lives his life by, and explains how they have helped him gain success in his career. Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist. Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! Here's what you do: - Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews'  - Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)!  - Click on ‘Write a Review’ and let us know what you love most! Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance! FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Rusk Global Creative Director and salon owner @matt.swinney realized he needed to add positive habits and discipline to his life to reach the goals he wanted to achieve. He shares with us the 3 pillars that he lives his life by, and explains how they have helped him gain success in his career. Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist. Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! Here's what you do: - Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews'  - Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)!  - Click on ‘Write a Review’ and let us know what you love most! Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance! FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

The digital age has brought massive changes to our industry... have you been able to adapt? Salon coach and stylist business guru Michael Cole @michaelcole_summit has seen many decades of change to hairdressing. We discuss what new hairdressers are doing differently, as well as client behaviors that are markers for the future.  This Week's Topics: • The new generation of stylists and what is different  • Changes in hairdressing: the consultation  • Philosophies and principles that he follows to navigate life  • Knowing when it’s time to raise your prices and how much  Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist. Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! Here's what you do: - Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews'  - Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)!  - Click on ‘Write a Review’ and let us know what you love most! Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance! FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. The digital age has brought massive changes to our industry... have you been able to adapt? Salon coach and stylist business guru Michael Cole @michaelcole_summit has seen many decades of change to hairdressing. We discuss what new hairdressers are doing differently, as well as client behaviors that are markers for the future.  This Week's Topics: • The new generation of stylists and what is different  • Changes in hairdressing: the consultation  • Philosophies and principles that he follows to navigate life  • Knowing when it’s time to raise your prices and how much  Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist. Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! Here's what you do: - Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews'  - Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)!  - Click on ‘Write a Review’ and let us know what you love most! Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance! FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

Paul Mitchell Artistic Director John Mosley @popular_nobody always has a ton of knowledge and wisdom to share! We talk about improving yourself, prioritizing your time, and much more.  This week's topics: • How he balances different aspects of his career  • What he is seeing at the Paul Mitchell Barber School  • The best ways to improve yourself and your skills  • How to choose and prioritize your time  • How to choose the right booking app for you  • What he would change about the industry  • Hair Horror Story  Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist. Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! Here's what you do: - Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews'  - Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)!  - Click on ‘Write a Review’ and let us know what you love most! Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance! FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Paul Mitchell Artistic Director John Mosley @popular_nobody always has a ton of knowledge and wisdom to share! We talk about improving yourself, prioritizing your time, and much more.  This week's topics: • How he balances different aspects of his career  • What he is seeing at the Paul Mitchell Barber School  • The best ways to improve yourself and your skills  • How to choose and prioritize your time  • How to choose the right booking app for you  • What he would change about the industry  • Hair Horror Story  Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist. Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! Here's what you do: - Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews'  - Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)!  - Click on ‘Write a Review’ and let us know what you love most! Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance! FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

Paul Mitchell Educator and soon-to-be salon owner @carrielovesedu hears many stories from her students about the issues they have with noncompete agreements when joining a salon. We discuss the legality of these forms, as well as state of the beauty school and the importance of industry integrity.  This Week's Topics: • Her advocacy for industry integrity; protecting the stylist and following laws • Non-compete clauses within the salon industry • The state of cosmo schools: deregulation, attendance levels, graduation rates and placement levels, federal oversight • Her experience as an educator • What she would change about the industry: valuing yourself • Her hair horror story  Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist. Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! Here's what you do: - Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews'  - Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)!  - Click on ‘Write a Review’ and let us know what you love most! Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance! FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Paul Mitchell Educator and soon-to-be salon owner @carrielovesedu hears many stories from her students about the issues they have with noncompete agreements when joining a salon. We discuss the legality of these forms, as well as state of the beauty school and the importance of industry integrity.  This Week's Topics: • Her advocacy for industry integrity; protecting the stylist and following laws • Non-compete clauses within the salon industry • The state of cosmo schools: deregulation, attendance levels, graduation rates and placement levels, federal oversight • Her experience as an educator • What she would change about the industry: valuing yourself • Her hair horror story  Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist. Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! Here's what you do: - Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews'  - Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)!  - Click on ‘Write a Review’ and let us know what you love most! Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance! FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

Loctician and natural haircare icon @mzladylox creates unique hairstyles where no two are the same. She describes her client experience and shares the importance of making them feel good during their journey of growing locs. We also discuss her reasons for leaving a commission-based salon to go independent. This Week's Topics: • Attending the first natural hair school in Virginia • Moved to Georgia for corporate job but transitioned to hair full-time • Choosing to leave a commission-based salon and going indie • Describing her client experience; the importance of her client’s journey • Building her brand and monetizing her techniques • Advice for young hairdressers focusing on natural hair  Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist. Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! Here's what you do: - Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews'  - Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)!  - Click on ‘Write a Review’ and let us know what you love most! Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance! FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Loctician and natural haircare icon @mzladylox creates unique hairstyles where no two are the same. She describes her client experience and shares the importance of making them feel good during their journey of growing locs. We also discuss her reasons for leaving a commission-based salon to go independent. This Week's Topics: • Attending the first natural hair school in Virginia • Moved to Georgia for corporate job but transitioned to hair full-time • Choosing to leave a commission-based salon and going indie • Describing her client experience; the importance of her client’s journey • Building her brand and monetizing her techniques • Advice for young hairdressers focusing on natural hair  Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist. Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! Here's what you do: - Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews'  - Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)!  - Click on ‘Write a Review’ and let us know what you love most! Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance! FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

Does your own work inspire you?  @meaghanmastersonhair realized she needed to find passion in her work to reinvigorate herself. She shares her steps to get inspired and what her creative process looks like now. We also get into trends and styles in the industry, as well as what she would change about it. This Week's Topics: • Falling in love with hair and makeup at age 14, getting cosmo degree in high school program  • Left first salon after 13 years due to toxic culture  • Finding what inspires her   • Her process for creating content  • Trends and styles she is loving right now   • What she would change about the industry  • Her Hair Horror Story  Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist. Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! Here's what you do: - Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews'  - Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)!  - Click on ‘Write a Review’ and let us know what you love most! Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance! FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Does your own work inspire you?  @meaghanmastersonhair realized she needed to find passion in her work to reinvigorate herself. She shares her steps to get inspired and what her creative process looks like now. We also get into trends and styles in the industry, as well as what she would change about it. This Week's Topics: • Falling in love with hair and makeup at age 14, getting cosmo degree in high school program  • Left first salon after 13 years due to toxic culture  • Finding what inspires her   • Her process for creating content  • Trends and styles she is loving right now   • What she would change about the industry  • Her Hair Horror Story  Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist. Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! Here's what you do: - Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews'  - Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)!  - Click on ‘Write a Review’ and let us know what you love most! Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance! FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

Companies got a bunch of Covid relief money... but what about the independent and self-employed? They did too, and it's still out there! Fred Jones, Head Counsel and Advocate for the Professional Beauty Federation joins this week to share information on the FFCRA. This little known federal program seeks to replace income that 1099, self-employed and independent salon, spa, and barbershop workers lost during the Covid years — as a result of lockdowns, worksite capacity limits, Covid illness or vaccine reactions, medical or self-imposed quarantines, children stuck at home doing virtual/remote learning, etc. Listen in to see if you qualify and how much you could be getting! Want to have the Professional Beauty Federation take care of all the information and paperwork for you? Go to www.probeautyrelief.com to learn more. Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist. Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! Here's what you do: - Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews'  - Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)!  - Click on ‘Write a Review’ and let us know what you love most! Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance! FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor  

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Companies got a bunch of Covid relief money... but what about the independent and self-employed? They did too, and it's still out there! Fred Jones, Head Counsel and Advocate for the Professional Beauty Federation joins this week to share information on the FFCRA. This little known federal program seeks to replace income that 1099, self-employed and independent salon, spa, and barbershop workers lost during the Covid years — as a result of lockdowns, worksite capacity limits, Covid illness or vaccine reactions, medical or self-imposed quarantines, children stuck at home doing virtual/remote learning, etc. Listen in to see if you qualify and how much you could be getting! Want to have the Professional Beauty Federation take care of all the information and paperwork for you? Go to www.probeautyrelief.com to learn more. Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist. Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! Here's what you do: - Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews'  - Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)!  - Click on ‘Write a Review’ and let us know what you love most! Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance! FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

We continue with @terrence_manning this week with advice for women who want to do more men's cuts, along with a discussion on finding new clients - are you showing them the EXPERIENCE they will have, not just the results? This Week's Topics: • Advice for women wanting to get into men’s haircutting • How to find new clients • Importance of showing the experience • Things hairstylists are doing wrong • Alternate/additional income possible besides BTC • His hair horror story Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist. Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! Here's what you do: - Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews'  - Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)!  - Click on ‘Write a Review’ and let us know what you love most! Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance! FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. We continue with @terrence_manning this week with advice for women who want to do more men's cuts, along with a discussion on finding new clients - are you showing them the EXPERIENCE they will have, not just the results? This Week's Topics: • Advice for women wanting to get into men’s haircutting • How to find new clients • Importance of showing the experience • Things hairstylists are doing wrong • Alternate/additional income possible besides BTC • His hair horror story Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist. Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! Here's what you do: - Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews'  - Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)!  - Click on ‘Write a Review’ and let us know what you love most! Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance! FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

Think making six figures as a hairdresser is out of reach? You shouldn't. Hattori Hanzo National Artist & Educator @terrence_manning was looking to expand his expertise and bridge the gap between being a barber and hairstylist. We discuss his journey from being a chef on a Naval submarine to becoming the go-to stylist for the New England Patriots NFL team. We also hear his views on shifting the image of what a hairdresser can earn and achieve. This Week's Topics: • Joining the navy as a chef on submarine: cutting hair • Getting cosmo degree and cutting college b-ball players • Moving to a salon and learning new techniques and hair types • Discussion on price increases and stagnation  Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist. Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! Here's what you do: - Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews'  - Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)!  - Click on ‘Write a Review’ and let us know what you love most! Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance! FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Think making six figures as a hairdresser is out of reach? You shouldn't. Hattori Hanzo National Artist & Educator @terrence_manning was looking to expand his expertise and bridge the gap between being a barber and hairstylist. We discuss his journey from being a chef on a Naval submarine to becoming the go-to stylist for the New England Patriots NFL team. We also hear his views on shifting the image of what a hairdresser can earn and achieve. This Week's Topics: • Joining the navy as a chef on submarine: cutting hair • Getting cosmo degree and cutting college b-ball players • Moving to a salon and learning new techniques and hair types • Discussion on price increases and stagnation  Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist. Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! Here's what you do: - Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews'  - Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)!  - Click on ‘Write a Review’ and let us know what you love most! Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance! FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

Do you use bond builders? They've become big business and many different companies have jumped onboard and created their own. Platinum Specialist @abigailbazzoli moved to Los Angeles for a new challenge. We discuss bond builders, her founding of @hairpainters, and the #1 reason why she charges for a consultation.  This Week's Topics: • Moving to LA to start over • Why she focused on platinum hair • Bond builders: does she use them? • Why she charges for a consultation • IG and starting @hairpainters • The image of the hairdresser  Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist. Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! Here's what you do: - Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews'  - Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)!  - Click on ‘Write a Review’ and let us know what you love most! Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance! FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Do you use bond builders? They've become big business and many different companies have jumped onboard and created their own. Platinum Specialist @abigailbazzoli moved to Los Angeles for a new challenge. We discuss bond builders, her founding of @hairpainters, and the #1 reason why she charges for a consultation.  This Week's Topics: • Moving to LA to start over • Why she focused on platinum hair • Bond builders: does she use them? • Why she charges for a consultation • IG and starting @hairpainters • The image of the hairdresser  Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist. Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! Here's what you do: - Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews'  - Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)!  - Click on ‘Write a Review’ and let us know what you love most! Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance! FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

@colorbymarina was at her first salon for 18 years and then went indie. She shares why she chose to rent her own studio and start her own business. We also get into a discussion about closing your books... are you missing out on additional income? This week's topics: • Finishing beauty school; staying at her first salon for 18 years • Leaving for her salon suite • Closing her books vs raising prices • How specializing changed her career • Choosing to work with brands • Most difficult convo with a client • Her Hair Horror Story  Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist. Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! Here's what you do: - Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews'  - Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)!  - Click on ‘Write a Review’ and let us know what you love most! Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance! FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. @colorbymarina was at her first salon for 18 years and then went indie. She shares why she chose to rent her own studio and start her own business. We also get into a discussion about closing your books... are you missing out on additional income? This week's topics: • Finishing beauty school; staying at her first salon for 18 years • Leaving for her salon suite • Closing her books vs raising prices • How specializing changed her career • Choosing to work with brands • Most difficult convo with a client • Her Hair Horror Story  Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist. Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! Here's what you do: - Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews'  - Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)!  - Click on ‘Write a Review’ and let us know what you love most! Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance! FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

Kim Kimble @kimblehaircare donated her time and expertise to a small production at her church, not knowing years later that would lead her to be hired as Key Hairstylist on a movie starring Halle Berry. This launched her career in the entertainment industry as well as being a celebrity stylist & entrepreneur. We have a phenomenal convo discussing the importance of giving, along with topics such as embracing change and focusing your time & energy. This Week's Topics:  • Going to college for fashion but leaving for hair school  • Her break into the movie/tv industry; years after doing hair for a church play  • The Importance of Giving  • The wide range of opportunities in our industry and embracing change  • The reality of marketing yourself digitally  • Focusing your time and energy  • Products she has developed and why  • Our industry and the organizations that can help everyone  Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist. Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! Here's what you do: - Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews'  - Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)!  - Click on ‘Write a Review’ and let us know what you love most! Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance!

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Kim Kimble @kimblehaircare donated her time and expertise to a small production at her church, not knowing years later that would lead her to be hired as Key Hairstylist on a movie starring Halle Berry. This launched her career in the entertainment industry as well as being a celebrity stylist & entrepreneur. We have a phenomenal convo discussing the importance of giving, along with topics such as embracing change and focusing your time & energy. This Week's Topics:  • Going to college for fashion but leaving for hair school  • Her break into the movie/tv industry; years after doing hair for a church play  • The Importance of Giving  • The wide range of opportunities in our industry and embracing change  • The reality of marketing yourself digitally  • Focusing your time and energy  • Products she has developed and why  • Our industry and the organizations that can help everyone  Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist. Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! Here's what you do: - Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews'  - Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)!  - Click on ‘Write a Review’ and let us know what you love most! Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance! FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

As an indie hairdresser, your most powerful tool is the way you can make a client feel - before, during, and even after their appointment. We put together some of the most valuable discussions we've had on creating an unforgettable client experience and shared them on this special episode.  Episode Highlights: Episode 124 • Maximizing Your Success as an Indie Hairdresser - At the ISSE event, @salonrepublic & @loveerictaylor had a panel of four successful independent hairstylists (@philipwolffhair @nealmhair @dasibstudio & @edithnavarroartist) discuss their strategies and tactics for being successful.  Ep. 22 · How to Deliver the Client Experience with Carlos Ramos @sugarskulls - Carlos strives to make every client that sits in his chair feel welcomed (and like a rock star). Listen in as we discuss the little things he does that make a big difference in the client experience.  Ep. 112 • Making Your Client the Hero: A Q&A Mini-Panel w/ @ryancullenhair & @andrewdoeshair - Making the client the hero, not yourself Ep. 82 • Why Social Media is the New Foundation of Client Experience w/ Michael Cole @summitsalon - He explains how looking at social media as a client experience improves your strategies and effectiveness online. Ep. 54 · Why Clients Leave w/ Antony Whitaker @growmysalonbusiness - how to create a good experience, the consultation, how to retail products, and getting better at setting and achieving goals.  Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist. Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! Here's what you do: - Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews'  - Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)!  - Click on ‘Write a Review’ and let us know what you love most! Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance!

We continue with Melissa @live_love_dohair this week and get into discussions on branding, handling problem clients, and the overall client experience. TONS of valuable insight on these topics!  This Week's Topics: • the idea behind her education classes • how to break out from behind the chair • Keys to branding yourself and/or your business • Balancing motivation and overcommitting • Moving on from problem clients; handling client convos • The importance of the client experience Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist. Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! Here's what you do: - Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews'  - Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)!  - Click on ‘Write a Review’ and let us know what you love most! Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance! FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

We continue with Melissa @live_love_dohair this week and get into discussions on branding, handling problem clients, and the overall client experience. TONS of valuable insight on these topics!  This Week's Topics: • the idea behind her education classes • how to break out from behind the chair • Keys to branding yourself and/or your business • Balancing motivation and overcommitting • Moving on from problem clients; handling client convos • The importance of the client experience Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist. Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! Here's what you do: - Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews'  - Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)!  - Click on ‘Write a Review’ and let us know what you love most! Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance! FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor