@iamginabianca dove headfirst into ChatGPT and hit us up to discuss the possibilities and uses for hairdressers. We explain what ChatGPT is and how it works. Gina shares her tips and techniques for getting the most out of it to elevate your business and streamline your administrative tasks. This Week's Topics: • The possibilities of AI leveling the playing field for hairstylists • What ChatGPT is and how it works • How she is using it to buy back time • Using it to polish and improve her website • The negative attitude towards AI • Tips and techniques using ChatGPT  This is our 300th Episode! Thank you to everyone who continues to listen and support us. Our goal is (and has always been) to help as many hairdressers as we can find success, and you sharing The Hair Game Podcast with your fellow hair loves is the best way to help us do that.  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. @iamginabianca dove headfirst into ChatGPT and hit us up to discuss the possibilities and uses for hairdressers. We explain what ChatGPT is and how it works. Gina shares her tips and techniques for getting the most out of it to elevate your business and streamline your administrative tasks. This Week's Topics: • The possibilities of AI leveling the playing field for hairstylists • What ChatGPT is and how it works • How she is using it to buy back time • Using it to polish and improve her website • The negative attitude towards AI • Tips and techniques using ChatGPT  This is our 300th Episode! Thank you to everyone who continues to listen and support us. Our goal is (and has always been) to help as many hairdressers as we can find success, and you sharing The Hair Game Podcast with your fellow hair loves is the best way to help us do that.  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

BTC Team member & Brand Specialist @sarabotsfordhair left hair school because family members discouraged her from doing 'just hair'. After becoming a History teacher, she realized she was happiest when she was doing hair on the side as a hobby. We discuss her path back to hair and towards educating, as well as her move to Denver and starting over with zero clientele. This Week's Topics: • Leaving hair school to get a college degree in education  • Her path from behind-the-chair to hair education  • Her move to Denver and building a clientele     • The realities of hiring an assistant & double booking  • How to judge opportunities with brands & collabs  • Most difficult convo with a client  • 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. BTC Team member & Brand Specialist @sarabotsfordhair left hair school because family members discouraged her from doing 'just hair'. After becoming a History teacher, she realized she was happiest when she was doing hair on the side as a hobby. We discuss her path back to hair and towards educating, as well as her move to Denver and starting over with zero clientele. This Week's Topics: • Leaving hair school to get a college degree in education  • Her path from behind-the-chair to hair education  • Her move to Denver and building a clientele     • The realities of hiring an assistant & double booking  • How to judge opportunities with brands & collabs  • Most difficult convo with a client  • 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

Salon owner & Brand Ambassador @mermeghair woke up one day completely locked out of her Instagram account. This forced her focus to TikTok, where she has thrived and gained countless clients. We discuss the current state of social media and how to use your time & energy effectively on these platforms.  This Week's Topics: • Using the same content on Instagram vs TikTok • Having the personality for social media • How much time/effort to spend on TT • What hair videos are doing the best on TT • Monetizing on TT vs IG • Her brand deals with companies • Experience with Bond Builders • Charging hourly • Hair loss and nutrition • Almost quitting hair during a toxic salon experience • People inspiring her in 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. Salon owner & Brand Ambassador @mermeghair woke up one day completely locked out of her Instagram account. This forced her focus to TikTok, where she has thrived and gained countless clients. We discuss the current state of social media and how to use your time & energy effectively on these platforms.  This Week's Topics: • Using the same content on Instagram vs TikTok • Having the personality for social media • How much time/effort to spend on TT • What hair videos are doing the best on TT • Monetizing on TT vs IG • Her brand deals with companies • Experience with Bond Builders • Charging hourly • Hair loss and nutrition • Almost quitting hair during a toxic salon experience • People inspiring her in 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

We continue our convo with @shalitagrant this week and get into the creation of her @fournaturalshair product. We discuss the development & testing, building her business, and her advice and strategies for becoming an entrepreneur.  This Week's Topics: • Developing & testing her product • Building her business • Her strategies to becoming an entrepreneur • Problems she dealt with creating her product 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 our convo with @shalitagrant this week and get into the creation of her @fournaturalshair product. We discuss the development & testing, building her business, and her advice and strategies for becoming an entrepreneur.  This Week's Topics: • Developing & testing her product • Building her business • Her strategies to becoming an entrepreneur • Problems she dealt with creating her product 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

Actor & Founder of @fournaturalshair Shalita Grant stepped away from her dream role on NCIS due to the constant damage her hair took on set. She turned that pain into a platform by diving deep into research on all-natural hair care practices from India and North Africa and developed a formula that revitalized her hair.  This Week's Topics: • Growing up in her grandmother’s hair salon • Her experience in acting school; learning to envision a future • How an acting role changed her hair forever • Going through trauma therapy after quitting NCIS • Studying & researching cosmetic chemistry to fix her 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. Actor & Founder of @fournaturalshair Shalita Grant stepped away from her dream role on NCIS due to the constant damage her hair took on set. She turned that pain into a platform by diving deep into research on all-natural hair care practices from India and North Africa and developed a formula that revitalized her hair.  This Week's Topics: • Growing up in her grandmother’s hair salon • Her experience in acting school; learning to envision a future • How an acting role changed her hair forever • Going through trauma therapy after quitting NCIS • Studying & researching cosmetic chemistry to fix her 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

Co-founders of the @CanvasME platform Matt & Jen Martinelli (@mattmartinelli8 & @jenmartinelli8) share their motivation to improve the connections between hairdressers and the industry. We cover the importance of finding your best environment to thrive as well as the skills beyond hairdressing that are needed to succeed.  This week's topics: • The premise behind Canvasme – ‘LinkedIn for the beauty pro’ • Communication between brands & hairdressers • Aligning your goals and values with a prospective company during interviews • The 4 soft skills that make you a better hairdresser • What they would change about the industry • Matt's 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. Co-founders of the @CanvasME platform Matt & Jen Martinelli (@mattmartinelli8 & @jenmartinelli8) share their motivation to improve the connections between hairdressers and the industry. We cover the importance of finding your best environment to thrive as well as the skills beyond hairdressing that are needed to succeed.  This week's topics: • The premise behind Canvasme – ‘LinkedIn for the beauty pro’ • Communication between brands & hairdressers • Aligning your goals and values with a prospective company during interviews • The 4 soft skills that make you a better hairdresser • What they would change about the industry • Matt's 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

When hair color educator Julie Kleine @colorswithchemistry started her career in hair at age 38, she realized she needed to dive deep into education to get up to speed quickly. Finding a severe lack of information on the how & why to use the chemicals of hair color, she learned from top colorists and trained to gain that knowledge. She came up with her own way to communicate the information in a simple and clear message as a way to teach and reach more hairdressers, and we discuss it all here! This Week's Topics: • Finding hair as an apprentice at 38 • A discussion on hair education • Top mistakes in hair color • Bond Builder discussion • Difficult conversations with clients • What she 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. 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 http://www.facebook.com/salonrepublic

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. When hair color educator Julie Kleine @colorswithchemistry started her career in hair at age 38, she realized she needed to dive deep into education to get up to speed quickly. Finding a severe lack of information on the how & why to use the chemicals of hair color, she learned from top colorists and trained to gain that knowledge. She came up with her own way to communicate the information in a simple and clear message as a way to teach and reach more hairdressers, and we discuss it all here! This Week's Topics: • Finding hair as an apprentice at 38 • A discussion on hair education • Top mistakes in hair color • Bond Builder discussion • Difficult conversations with clients • What she 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. 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 http://www.facebook.com/salonrepublic

We continue this week with @travisparkerhair and have an amazing conversation on the fear of failure, discomfort, and struggling with new experiences. We also discuss the creation and details of his education platform @travisparkeracademy and how his failures have led to the best version of it. This Week's Topics: • A discussion on luck vs success • The Fear of failure • The details of his education curriculum • What makes a good educator • When experienced hairdressers struggle with new things • Our industry’s relationship with technology • 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 http://www.facebook.com/salonrepublic

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 this week with @travisparkerhair and have an amazing conversation on the fear of failure, discomfort, and struggling with new experiences. We also discuss the creation and details of his education platform @travisparkeracademy and how his failures have led to the best version of it. This Week's Topics: • A discussion on luck vs success • The Fear of failure • The details of his education curriculum • What makes a good educator • When experienced hairdressers struggle with new things • Our industry’s relationship with technology • 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 http://www.facebook.com/salonrepublic

L'Oreal Professionnel Artist, Educator, and Entrepreneur @travisparkerhair had an extreme fear of public speaking that kept him from pursuing any roles in education or ambassadorship. It wasn't until he finally worked through his fear by taking an ambassador position that his career and success truly took off.  This Week's Topics: • Finding hair and an attempt at college • Working for Toni & Guy and overcoming fear of public speaking • Building his first salon & working with L'Oreal • Starting his production company  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 http://www.facebook.com/salonrepublic  

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. L'Oreal Professionnel Artist, Educator, and Entrepreneur @travisparkerhair had an extreme fear of public speaking that kept him from pursuing any roles in education or ambassadorship. It wasn't until he finally worked through his fear by taking an ambassador position that his career and success truly took off.  This Week's Topics: • Finding hair and an attempt at college • Working for Toni & Guy and overcoming fear of public speaking • Building his first salon & working with L'Oreal • Starting his production company  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 http://www.facebook.com/salonrepublic

After a struggle running her first salon and move to Utah that made her start over, @jessicapowerspaints had a second chance to take over a salon and elevate the hair community there. She dove into the vivid hair movement and recently has won back-to-back BTC @oneshothairawards - as well as become an educator for multiple brands. We discuss the future of vivid hair and much more!  This Week's Topics: • Her experience in beauty school and first position • Learning balayage and gaining success • Her move to Utah and starting over • Taking over a salon • Diving into the vivid hair movement • The vivid hair trend today and tomorrow • Discussion on brands • People inspiring her in 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 http://www.facebook.com/salonrepublic

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. After a struggle running her first salon and move to Utah that made her start over, @jessicapowerspaints had a second chance to take over a salon and elevate the hair community there. She dove into the vivid hair movement and recently has won back-to-back BTC @oneshothairawards - as well as become an educator for multiple brands. We discuss the future of vivid hair and much more!  This Week's Topics: • Her experience in beauty school and first position • Learning balayage and gaining success • Her move to Utah and starting over • Taking over a salon • Diving into the vivid hair movement • The vivid hair trend today and tomorrow • Discussion on brands • People inspiring her in 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 http://www.facebook.com/salonrepublic  

@nickiwildflower took a leap and started her own business in a salon studio. After rapid growth of her clientele, she realized her speed & efficiency was part of her popularity. She shares with us how she reframed this into a luxury perk for her clients and developed a coaching and consultation business to help other hairdressers do the same. This Week's Topics: • Finding hair in NY as an apprentice   • Starting her own business in salon studio • How she started to establish client & personal boundaries   • Value-Based Pricing vs. Hourly-Based Pricing  • Slice Squad: her coaching and consulting program  • Running a business vs. Doing it ‘for the love of hair’  • Her recommendations for automating your business  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 http://www.facebook.com/salonrepublic

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 Placing Enough Value on Your Efficiency?  @nickiwildflower took a leap and started her own business in a salon studio. After rapid growth of her clientele, she realized her speed & efficiency was part of her popularity. She shares with us how she reframed this into a luxury perk for her clients and developed a coaching and consultation business to help other hairdressers do the same. This Week's Topics: • Finding hair in NY as an apprentice   • Starting her own business in salon studio • How she started to establish client & personal boundaries   • Value-Based Pricing vs. Hourly-Based Pricing  • Slice Squad: her coaching and consulting program  • Running a business vs. Doing it ‘for the love of hair’  • Her recommendations for automating your business  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 http://www.facebook.com/salonrepublic

@mikey_teeze joins us again this week to give a deep dive into his client-centric approach to his business. We talk marketing strategies that are working well for him, client retention, and raising your prices. Catch the first part of his interview on Ep. 278! This Week's Topics: • Raising prices: desire for your services • Marketing strategies • Client retention • Alchemy academy online • Incorporating a signature look to attract clients • His Hair Horror Story  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 http://www.facebook.com/salonrepublic

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. @mikey_teeze joins us again this week to give a deep dive into his client-centric approach to his business. We talk marketing strategies that are working well for him, client retention, and raising your prices. Catch the first part of his interview on Ep. 278! This Week's Topics: • Raising prices: desire for your services • Marketing strategies • Client retention • Alchemy academy online • Incorporating a signature look to attract clients • His Hair Horror Story  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 http://www.facebook.com/salonrepublic

Co-founders and stylists Tonya Thompson @hairbytonya and Sharie Wilson @iamshariewilson share their journey of creating a teachable system of hair care, as well as providing education to stylists on all types of hair textures. We also discuss how to scale your business when you finally realize that if you want to grow, you can't do it all yourself. This Week's Topics: • Starting their business by selling extensions • Rising above the stereotype of Hair as a ‘side-hustle’ • Starting The Healthy Hair Care Program and education • Challenges of scaling their business • What they would change about the industry  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 http://www.facebook.com/salonrepublic

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. Co-founders and stylists Tonya Thompson @hairbytonya and Sharie Wilson @iamshariewilson share their journey of creating a teachable system of hair care, as well as providing education to stylists on all types of hair textures. We also discuss how to scale your business when you finally realize that if you want to grow, you can't do it all yourself. This Week's Topics: • Starting their business by selling extensions • Rising above the stereotype of Hair as a ‘side-hustle’ • Starting The Healthy Hair Care Program and education • Challenges of scaling their business • What they would change about the industry  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 http://www.facebook.com/salonrepublic

We've taken some of the best discussions we've had related to pricing over the years and put them into one episode! We cover price setting, increases, and structure in these choice clips. Show Notes:  Tab Salsman @tabcutshair Ep. 4 – If you doubled your price tomorrow, What would you do differently tomorrow than what you do today   Andrewdoeshair Ep. 1 – Using your wait times as a gauge to raising your prices  Sarai Speer @theplatinumigiraffe Ep. 174 – Uses a through consultation to set expectations and prices for new clients  Buddy Porter @buddywporter Ep. 111 – a unique price for life approach to clients  Missy Megginson @soyoureahairstylist Ep. 246 – Contacting each client individually for a large price increase and the response she received  Wes Palmer @wesdoeshair Ep. 231 – His reasons for switching to hourly pricing and the client responses  Cryistal Casey @cryistalchaos Ep. 250 – Restructuring her prices to include products/services  Tab Salsman @tabcutshair Ep. 279 - addressing price increases during inflation  Miki Wright @mikiwright Ep. 249 – Understanding what we are paid for and charging accordingly  Crystal Ngozi @crystalngozicoaching Ep. 267 – doing market research to determine your prices  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 http://www.facebook.com/salonrepublic  

@kendalldorsey1 continues to share his incredible journey this week. He reveals a huge mistake he made early that nearly ruined his career path, as well as the unfortunate realities of session work. We also get into the planning aspects of an editorial shoot... how much is prepared ahead of time? This week's topics: • Assisting for a celebrity stylist • His drive and hunger for success due to his background • The money realities of session work • The lifestyle of a session stylist • The preparation & artistry that goes into the look for a shoot • People inspiring him in the hair and fashion industry  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 http://www.facebook.com/salonrepublic

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. @kendalldorsey1 continues to share his incredible journey this week. He reveals a huge mistake he made early that nearly ruined his career path, as well as the unfortunate realities of session work. We also get into the planning aspects of an editorial shoot... how much is prepared ahead of time? This week's topics: • Assisting for a celebrity stylist • His drive and hunger for success due to his background • The money realities of session work • The lifestyle of a session stylist • The preparation & artistry that goes into the look for a shoot • People inspiring him in the hair and fashion industry  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 http://www.facebook.com/salonrepublic

Celebrity stylist and Global Ambassador @kendalldorsey1 was very successful for years without a cosmo license, but came to a point where he needed it to advance his career. We also discuss how changing your location can be daunting and extremely challenging... but can also be the big break you need.  This Week's Topics: • Going to school for fashion; doing hair unlicensed in dorms • Becoming very successful for years without a license; finally going to beauty school • Move to Washington D.C. and working at a high-end salon • Move to NYC; Finding Ballroom Culture and meeting Rhianna’s stylist  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 http://www.facebook.com/salonrepublic

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. Celebrity stylist and Global Ambassador @kendalldorsey1 was very successful for years without a cosmo license, but came to a point where he needed it to advance his career. We also discuss how changing your location can be daunting and extremely challenging... but can also be the big break you need.  This Week's Topics: • Going to school for fashion; doing hair unlicensed in dorms • Becoming very successful for years without a license; finally going to beauty school • Move to Washington D.C. and working at a high-end salon • Move to NYC; Finding Ballroom Culture and meeting Rhianna’s stylist  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 http://www.facebook.com/salonrepublic

We're back with @hairbyhunty - Sooo much great marketing advice and info that we needed a 2nd episode! We continue this week with the sometimes thorny topics of price increases, process & policy changes, and managing client information.  This Week's Topics: • How to handle price increases • Making structural changes to your biz easier for your client  • Customer relationship management   • Making policies part of the customer experience  • Most difficult convo with client  • What he would change about the industry  • His Hair Horror Story  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 http://www.facebook.com/salonrepublic

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're back with @hairbyhunty - Sooo much great marketing advice and info that we needed a 2nd episode! We continue this week with the sometimes thorny topics of price increases, process & policy changes, and managing client information.  This Week's Topics: • How to handle price increases • Making structural changes to your biz easier for your client  • Customer relationship management   • Making policies part of the customer experience  • Most difficult convo with client  • What he would change about the industry  • His Hair Horror Story  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 http://www.facebook.com/salonrepublic  

Hairstylist Business Educator Hunter Donia @hairbyhunty shares a wealth of knowledge with us this week! We cover a range of topics regarding marketing: the best strategies to target your ideal clients, the best website creation tools and booking apps, and much more. This Week's Topics: • Coming out at a young age and expressing himself through hair & makeup • Getting his beauty license in high school through vocational classes • Marketing rules that never change • How to target your ideal clients by using your current ones • Best website creation tools and booking apps • Fighting the effects of inflation through price raises  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 http://www.facebook.com/salonrepublic

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 Business Educator Hunter Donia @hairbyhunty shares a wealth of knowledge with us this week! We cover a range of topics regarding marketing: the best strategies to target your ideal clients, the best website creation tools and booking apps, and much more. This Week's Topics: • Coming out at a young age and expressing himself through hair & makeup • Getting his beauty license in high school through vocational classes • Marketing rules that never change • How to target your ideal clients by using your current ones • Best website creation tools and booking apps • Fighting the effects of inflation through price raises  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 http://www.facebook.com/salonrepublic

We had beauty school students tour our Salon Republic Burbank location to learn more about indie hairdressing.... AND we held a panel discussion with Megan Brunelle @hairetic_official, Angelina Marie @hairbyangelinamarire, and Dani Van Buren @danivanburenhair to share how some of our SR fam approach running their businesses.  This Week's Topics: • Panelists’ inspo for getting into the hair industry • How they got started after getting their license • Most valuable thing to know when starting a salon business • Best ways to manage their clients • Dealing with difficult clients • Setting boundaries and avoiding burnout • Pricing yourself and budgeting  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 http://www.facebook.com/salonrepublic

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 had beauty school students tour our Salon Republic Burbank location to learn more about indie hairdressing.... AND we held a panel discussion with Megan Brunelle @hairetic_official, Angelina Marie @hairbyangelinamarire, and Dani Van Buren @danivanburenhair to share how some of our SR fam approach running their businesses.  This Week's Topics: • Panelists’ inspo for getting into the hair industry • How they got started after getting their license • Most valuable thing to know when starting a salon business • Best ways to manage their clients • Dealing with difficult clients • Setting boundaries and avoiding burnout • Pricing yourself and budgeting  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 http://www.facebook.com/salonrepublic

Emmy Award winning stylist & CEO @angelacstyles left a full clientele in Chicago and moved to Los Angeles for a new experience. Wanting to get into set work, she targeted salons in the areas where celebrity clientele were common. She also shares her experience starting @consciouscurlshair as well as writing her children's book, 'Hair'. This Week's Topics: • Getting into set work on movie and TV productions • Writing a children’s book about hair • Balancing set work and consulting • Starting Conscious Curls Hair • Most difficult convo with a client • What she would change about the industry • Hair Horror Story  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 http://www.facebook.com/salonrepublic

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. Emmy Award winning stylist & CEO @angelacstyles left a full clientele in Chicago and moved to Los Angeles for a new experience. Wanting to get into set work, she targeted salons in the areas where celebrity clientele were common. She also shares her experience starting @consciouscurlshair as well as writing her children's book, 'Hair'. This Week's Topics: • Getting into set work on movie and TV productions • Writing a children’s book about hair • Balancing set work and consulting • Starting Conscious Curls Hair • Most difficult convo with a client • What she would change about the industry • Hair Horror Story  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 http://www.facebook.com/salonrepublic

We continue with Tab Salsman this week and cover a wide variety of topics such as coffee, celebrity haircuts, and his approach to conversations with clients while behind the chair.  This Week's Topics: • The state of the industry in LA • Working through economic downturns • Celebrity encounters while doing hair • Representing brands • Handling BTC convos about politics • His Hair Horror Story  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 http://www.facebook.com/salonrepublic

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 Tab Salsman this week and cover a wide variety of topics such as coffee, celebrity haircuts, and his approach to conversations with clients while behind the chair.  This Week's Topics: • The state of the industry in LA • Working through economic downturns • Celebrity encounters while doing hair • Representing brands • Handling BTC convos about politics • His Hair Horror Story  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 http://www.facebook.com/salonrepublic

Hair Educator & @toolsandbags Creator Tab Salsman joined us 4 years ago and discussed raising your prices, and that topic is even more important today. We also discuss the importance of consistency and the rise of virtual education.  This Week's Topics: • His move to Austin, Texas and starting over in a new place • The importance of consistency & how to increase it • Raising your prices • Lack of hands-on exp for new stylists due to COVID • The expansion of virtual education and its effect   Have you left a review for The Hair Game Podcast yet? January's Pod Loot winner won access to Alchemy Academy online education Cutting & Photography Class(a $500 value), launching in February! To enter, just leave a review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes. ⁣⁣Don't forget to leave your Instagram handle so we can find you!⁠ FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor http://www.facebook.com/salonrepublic

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. Hair Educator & @toolsandbags Creator Tab Salsman joined us 4 years ago and discussed raising your prices, and that topic is even more important today. We also discuss the importance of consistency and the rise of virtual education.  This Week's Topics: • His move to Austin, Texas and starting over in a new place • The importance of consistency & how to increase it • Raising your prices • Lack of hands-on exp for new stylists due to COVID • The expansion of virtual education and its effect   Have you left a review for The Hair Game Podcast yet? January's Pod Loot winner won access to Alchemy Academy online education Cutting & Photography Class(a $500 value), launching in February! To enter, just leave a review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes. ⁣⁣Don't forget to leave your Instagram handle so we can find you!⁠ FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor http://www.facebook.com/salonrepublic

Hairstylist & owner of @alchemycollectivehairlab Mikey Teeze shares how Punk influenced him from a young age and led him to hair. We also discuss the topic of self-doubt and the importance of a strong foundation to make building your career easier. This Week's Topics: • The thought behind Alchemy Collective Hair Lab • Brand Ambassadorship & how brands grow in the hair industry • How Punk influenced Mikey from age 5 • Avoiding self-doubt and fighting through struggles  Have you left a review for The Hair Game Podcast yet? January's Pod Loot winner won access to Alchemy Academy online education Cutting & Photography Class(a $500 value), launching in February! To enter, just leave a review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes. ⁣⁣Don't forget to leave your Instagram handle so we can find you!⁠ FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor http://www.facebook.com/salonrepublic  

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 & owner of @alchemycollectivehairlab Mikey Teeze shares how Punk influenced him from a young age and led him to hair. We also discuss the topic of self-doubt and the importance of a strong foundation to make building your career easier. This Week's Topics: • The thought behind Alchemy Collective Hair Lab • Brand Ambassadorship & how brands grow in the hair industry • How Punk influenced Mikey from age 5 • Avoiding self-doubt and fighting through struggles  Have you left a review for The Hair Game Podcast yet? January's Pod Loot winner will win access to Alchemy Academy online education Cutting & Photography Class(a $500 value), launching in February! To enter, just leave a review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes. ⁣⁣Don't forget to leave your Instagram handle so we can find you!⁠ FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor http://www.facebook.com/salonrepublic

Donovan tasked Eric to wrap up the year with his take on the state of our industry. He gives us a great, positive perspective that will inspire you to achieve your best in 2023.  Have you left a review for The Hair Game Podcast yet? January's Pod Loot winner will win access to Alchemy Academy online education Cutting & Photography Class(a $500 value), launching in February! To enter, just leave a review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes. ⁣⁣Don't forget to leave your Instagram handle so we can find you!⁠ FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor http://www.facebook.com/salonrepublic

Happy Holidays! Thanks so much for being a listener of The Hair Game Podcast. Our host Eric Taylor wanted to share a beautifully written explanation of the meaning of 'Santa' with you. We hope you have a safe and wonderful holiday season!  

Founders of @blondesolutions Lea & Aymen Eldabli (@beauty_politix & @mohesco on IG) have an inspiring, entertaining conversation with us discussing the principles that drive their business. They share the mistakes they have made (and what they have learned) along the way, as well as the parallels between running a business and parenting.  This Week's Topics: • How they met • Starting Blonde Solutions • Mistakes made starting a business • Principles that drive their business and parenting • Changes they would make to the industry  • Hair Horror Stories  Have you left a review for The Hair Game Podcast yet? December's Pod Loot winner won a 6-month membership to @studiooneedu - a private education platform by Kathy Nunez! To enter, just leave a review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes. ⁣⁣Don't forget to leave your Instagram handle so we can find you!⁠ FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor http://www.facebook.com/salonrepublic