​​Have you noticed that the holiday season this year is just….different? I have been doing my research, studying and preparing for this episode for a whole year now to see where the shifts lie and to determine what is going on in our industry, and the economy as a whole. Today, I reveal how it all will impact you, your studio and clients, and I hope these insights can help you as you prepare for this holiday season and a brand new year!     To get Wealthiest Year Yet, the industry’s # business planning system to help salon owners increase income, productivity and free time, go to https://thrivingstylist.com/wealthiestyearyet.   Do you have a question for me that you’d like answered in a future episode? A great way to do that is to head over to Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review with your question. I'm looking forward to answering your question on a future episode on the podcast, and let me know what you think of this new format too while you are there!    If you’re not already following us, @thethrivingstylist, what are you waiting for? This is where I share pro tips every single week, along with winning strategies, testimonials, and amazing breakthroughs from my audience. You’re not going to want to miss out on this… For years, Vagaro has been one of my absolute favorite business management software tools. That’s why I’m so proud to say that some of our episodes are now powered by Vagaro! Learn more about Vagaro by clicking the link below! https://bit.ly/3QEbyds   Learn more at: https://thethrivingstylist.com/podcast/312 

There is a lot of misinformation going around in our industry right now and it worries me greatly, because as an industry we have grown and come such a long way in the last few years. There is massive self-sabotage going on in the industry, and so much of it is based on fear, which is why In this episode I want to talk about this  misinformation, the economy, the rising cost of goods and price increases. I hope what I share today helps you stay strong and keep positive through it all!  To get Wealthiest Year Yet, the industry’s # business planning system to help salon owners increase income, productivity and free time, go to https://thrivingstylist.com/wealthiestyearyet. Do you have a question for me that you’d like answered in a future episode? A great way to do that is to head over to Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review with your question. I'm looking forward to answering your question on a future episode on the podcast, and let me know what you think of this new format too while you are there!  If you’re not already following us, @thethrivingstylist, what are you waiting for? This is where I share pro tips every single week, along with winning strategies, testimonials, and amazing breakthroughs from my audience. You’re not going to want to miss out on this… For years, Vagaro has been one of my absolute favorite business management software tools. That’s why I’m so proud to say that some of our episodes are now powered by Vagaro! Learn more about Vagaro by clicking the link below! https://bit.ly/3QEbyds   Learn more at: https://thethrivingstylist.com/podcast/311 

If you’re considering a partnership with your salon business, think carefully, because research shows that about 70 percent of business partnerships fail. That is why for this episode, I want to share with you the common pitfalls to avoid, while giving you all the pros and cons to be aware of with this sort of arrangement.  At some point you are going to decide to go separate ways with your partner, and you’ll want to decide what that is going to look like now, so that when this time comes it’s not a surprise. I hope this helps you understand some of the ins and outs with partnerships, and if you have any questions or feedback on this topic reach out and let me know!  To get Wealthiest Year Yet, the industry’s # business planning system to help salon owners increase income, productivity and free time, go to https://thrivingstylist.com/wealthiestyearyet. Do you have a question for me that you’d like answered in a future episode? A great way to do that is to head over to Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review with your question. I'm looking forward to answering your question on a future episode on the podcast, and let me know what you think of this new format too while you are there!  If you’re not already following us, @thethrivingstylist, what are you waiting for? This is where I share pro tips every single week, along with winning strategies, testimonials, and amazing breakthroughs from my audience. You’re not going to want to miss out on this… For years, Vagaro has been one of my absolute favorite business management software tools. That’s why I’m so proud to say that some of our episodes are now powered by Vagaro! Learn more about Vagaro by clicking the link below! https://bit.ly/3QEbyds   Learn more at: https://thethrivingstylist.com/podcast/310 

This week’s episode is inspired by a question from a listener who is wondering if a booth rental salon should provide clients and online booking to booth renters, and if so, whether or not she should charge a finder’s fee for those things. As you’ll hear, there is A LOT to unpack with this question, and like I’ve been saying over and over, as the landscape of our industry changes, it’s important for us to understand what stylists are looking for in a salon. I hope this episode gives you perspective and helps get you thinking about things from the client’s point of view as well, and if the system you’re using in your salon is broken, provides you with some ideas on the shifts that you have to make.   To get Wealthiest Year Yet, the industry’s # business planning system to help salon owners increase income, productivity and free time, go to https://thrivingstylist.com/wealthiestyearyet. Do you have a question for me that you’d like answered in a future episode? A great way to do that is to head over to Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review with your question. I'm looking forward to answering your question on a future episode on the podcast, and let me know what you think of this new format too while you are there!  If you’re not already following us, @thethrivingstylist, what are you waiting for? This is where I share pro tips every single week, along with winning strategies, testimonials, and amazing breakthroughs from my audience. You’re not going to want to miss out on this… For years, Vagaro has been one of my absolute favorite business management software tools. That’s why I’m so proud to say that some of our episodes are now powered by Vagaro! Learn more about Vagaro by clicking the link below! https://bit.ly/3QEbyds   Learn more at: https://thethrivingstylist.com/podcast/309 

When I first joined the industry it was as an assistant, but everything has changed since then, and I want to talk about how this role has evolved. Is the support you have, or are you looking to add, really an asset or a liability? Are they categorized properly? What is their job description, and are you showing up in the way you need to so that your people are getting what they need? In this episode, I dive in and answer these questions, and I reveal the new category of salon support that needs to be developed!  To get Wealthiest Year Yet, the industry’s # business planning system to help salon owners increase income, productivity and free time, go to https://thrivingstylist.com/wealthiestyearyet. Do you have a question for me that you’d like answered in a future episode? A great way to do that is to head over to Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review with your question. I'm looking forward to answering your question on a future episode on the podcast, and let me know what you think of this new format too while you are there!  If you’re not already following us, @thethrivingstylist, what are you waiting for? This is where I share pro tips every single week, along with winning strategies, testimonials, and amazing breakthroughs from my audience. You’re not going to want to miss out on this… For years, Vagaro has been one of my absolute favorite business management software tools. That’s why I’m so proud to say that some of our episodes are now powered by Vagaro! Learn more about Vagaro by clicking the link below! https://bit.ly/3QEbyds   Learn more at: https://thethrivingstylist.com/podcast/308 

Cancellations and no-shows are nothing new to our industry, but what is changing is the volume and pace at which it has been happening. Make no mistake, there is a growing trend of clients ghosting stylists, and in this episode, I look at the changes in consumer behavior that are behind this trend.  Clients today are expecting us to do a little bit more, be a little bit more, work a little bit harder, and it’s up to you to roll out the welcome mat and ensure those leads get the best possible chance of being a part of your business!   To get Wealthiest Year Yet, the industry’s # business planning system to help salon owners increase income, productivity and free time, go to https://thrivingstylist.com/wealthiestyearyet. Do you have a question for me that you’d like answered in a future episode? A great way to do that is to head over to Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review with your question. I'm looking forward to answering your question on a future episode on the podcast, and let me know what you think of this new format too while you are there!  If you’re not already following us, @thethrivingstylist, what are you waiting for? This is where I share pro tips every single week, along with winning strategies, testimonials, and amazing breakthroughs from my audience. You’re not going to want to miss out on this… For years, Vagaro has been one of my absolute favorite business management software tools. That’s why I’m so proud to say that some of our episodes are now powered by Vagaro! Learn more about Vagaro by clicking the link below! https://bit.ly/3QEbyds   Learn more at: https://thethrivingstylist.com/podcast/307 

Today I share how to hire the perfect salon manager, and as you’ll hear, this isn’t about hiring someone exactly like you and with your same skill set. The perfect salon manager for you is someone who is most needed in your business, that person who will make up for your fatal flaws and what you lack! In this episode, I share the four types of working styles you need to be aware of when filling this position, and I go over where each of these working styles can fit in your salon.  Not only will this episode be of value to the salon leader, but if you’re a solo stylist just looking for a bit of help to take some tasks off your plate, you’ll want to listen to what I say here today!  To get Wealthiest Year Yet, the industry’s # business planning system to help salon owners increase income, productivity and free time, go to https://thrivingstylist.com/wealthiestyearyet!  Do you have a question for me that you’d like answered in a future episode? A great way to do that is to head over to Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review with your question. I'm looking forward to answering your question on a future episode on the podcast, and let me know what you think of this new format too while you are there!    If you’re not already following us, @thethrivingstylist, what are you waiting for? This is where I share pro tips every single week, along with winning strategies, testimonials, and amazing breakthroughs from my audience. You’re not going to want to miss out on this! For years, Vagaro has been one of my absolute favorite business management software tools. That’s why I’m so proud to say that some of our episodes are now powered by Vagaro! Learn more about Vagaro by clicking the link below! https://bit.ly/3QEbyds   Learn more at: https://thethrivingstylist.com/podcast/306 

Today on the podcast I’ve got something different, and special for you, as I’m sharing not one but two bonus episodes - and this is the second of those two! These aren’t just any bonus episodes though, because I've cracked open the vault to bring you two segments from last year’s wealthiest year yet VIP intensive. This is the small group coaching program I run every year where I help stylists, salon owners and industry educators define their goals and then create social media and project plans to achieve them. We've got a new group starting this Fall and again in January 2024, and you can learn more at www.thrivingstylist.com/wealthiestyearyet! This clip is from one of our Q&A's from a group coaching sessions, where we get into how to double your income in a year, how to find what you want, inflation, and so much more.  If you want me and one of our amazing certified Thriving Stylist Coaches to help you achieve your dreams in 2024 head to www.thrivingstylist.com/wealthiestyearyet and snag one of the Intensives from there. Payment plans are available and you can get a planner shipped right to your doorstep AND get started with group coaching with me for as low as $50 today!  Learn more at: https://thethrivingstylist.com/podcasthome 

Today on the podcast I’ve got something different, and special for you, as I’m sharing not one but two bonus episodes - and this is the first of those two! These aren’t just any bonus episodes though, because I've cracked open the vault to bring you two segments from last year’s wealthiest year yet VIP intensive. This is the small group coaching program I run every year where I help stylists, salon owners and industry educators define their goals and then create social media and project plans to achieve them. We've got a new group starting this Fall and again in January 2024, and you can learn more at www.thrivingstylist.com/wealthiestyearyet! This clip you're about to hear is from the Dream section, where we clarify what your focus should be, where your money is going to come from and how to prepare for that elusive North Star I'm always talking about. If you're looking to achieve big goals in 2024, then I think you're really going to love this bonus training. If you want me and one of our amazing certified Thriving Stylist Coaches to help you achieve your dreams in 2024 head to www.thrivingstylist.com/wealthiestyearyet and snag one of the Intensives from there. Payment plans are available and you can get a planner shipped right to your doorstep AND get started with group coaching with me for as low as $50 today!  Learn more at: https://thethrivingstylist.com/podcasthome 

Social media burnout is at an all-time high, and it’s just a fact that people are now looking for other resources online. One such resource is Yelp, a popular online directory for discovering local businesses, which I’ve talked about on the podcast before. In this episode, I’m going to share some statistics around Yelp, so when it becomes as big as I think it will in the next few years, you are well ahead of the game. So set your foundation down now, because Yelp is on the rise!  To get Wealthiest Year Yet, the industry’s # business planning system to help salon owners increase income, productivity and free time, go to https://thrivingstylist.com/wealthiestyearyet!  Do you have a question for me that you’d like answered in a future episode? A great way to do that is to head over to Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review with your question. I'm looking forward to answering your question on a future episode on the podcast, and let me know what you think of this new format too while you are there!  If you’re not already following us, @thethrivingstylist, what are you waiting for? This is where I share pro tips every single week, along with winning strategies, testimonials, and amazing breakthroughs from my audience. You’re not going to want to miss out on this! For years, Vagaro has been one of my absolute favorite business management software tools. That’s why I’m so proud to say that some of our episodes are now powered by Vagaro! Learn more about Vagaro by clicking the link below! https://bit.ly/3QEbyds   Learn more at: https://thethrivingstylist.com/podcast/305 

Have you been wondering what’s next for you? In this episode, I dive deep into the “What's Next” formula from my Wealthiest Year Yet planning system, in order to help you answer this question! This is already part of our VIP coaching experience, but today on the podcast I want to give an overview of something that I think will help anyone struggling to find what’s next for them!  To get Wealthiest Year Yet, the industry’s # business planning system to help salon owners increase income, productivity and free time, go to https://thrivingstylist.com/wealthiestyearyet!  Do you have a question for me that you’d like answered in a future episode? A great way to do that is to head over to Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review with your question. I'm looking forward to answering your question on a future episode on the podcast, and let me know what you think of this new format too while you are there!  If you’re not already following us, @thethrivingstylist, what are you waiting for? This is where I share pro tips every single week, along with winning strategies, testimonials, and amazing breakthroughs from my audience. You’re not going to want to miss out on this! For years, Vagaro has been one of my absolute favorite business management software tools. That’s why I’m so proud to say that some of our episodes are now powered by Vagaro! Learn more about Vagaro by clicking the link below! https://bit.ly/3QEbyds   Learn more at: https://thethrivingstylist.com/podcast/304 

Today we are going to be talking about how you can create a social media plan for your business within 3 hours a week, without it feeling exhausting or heavy. Social media strategy doesn’t have to be a big looming task, so just make the commitment and give yourself 30 days to choose to carve out the time each week. Implement what I talk about in this episode and see how much more productive you are once you have nailed down your vision, message and the strategic plan to pull it all off!  Do you have a question for me that you’d like answered in a future episode? A great way to do that is to head over to Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review with your question. I'm looking forward to answering your question on a future episode on the podcast, and let me know what you think of this new format too while you are there!  If you’re not already following us, @thethrivingstylist, what are you waiting for? This is where I share pro tips every single week, along with winning strategies, testimonials, and amazing breakthroughs from my audience. You’re not going to want to miss out on this! For years, Vagaro has been one of my absolute favorite business management software tools. That’s why I’m so proud to say that some of our episodes are now powered by Vagaro! Learn more about Vagaro by clicking the link below! https://bit.ly/3QEbyds   Learn more at: https://thethrivingstylist.com/podcast/303 

Today I’m talking about something that makes everyone a little bit uncomfortable, and that is retirement planning. In this episode, I share insights that can help you make sure that you are on track to be in a place where you feel proud, confident and comfortable in your later years!  Do you have a question for me that you’d like answered in a future episode? A great way to do that is to head over to Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review with your question. I'm looking forward to answering your question on a future episode on the podcast, and let me know what you think of this new format too while you are there!  If you’re not already following us, @thethrivingstylist, what are you waiting for? This is where I share pro tips every single week, along with winning strategies, testimonials, and amazing breakthroughs from my audience. You’re not going to want to miss out on this! For years, Vagaro has been one of my absolute favorite business management software tools. That’s why I’m so proud to say that some of our episodes are now powered by Vagaro! Learn more about Vagaro by clicking the link below! https://bit.ly/3QEbyds   Learn more at: www.thethrivingstylist.com/podcast/302 

Today I am trying out a new format on the podcast and doing a bit of investigative journalism, in an effort to answer stylists' concerns about extension brands. After this topic was brought to my attention multiple times, I decided to post an Instagram story asking if people were seeing anything weird going on in the extension world, and the response was overwhelming. In this episode, I break down how stylists are really feeling, where their pain points are, what could be holding extension brands back right now and what they should be looking to do about it!  Do you have a question for me that you’d like answered in a future episode? A great way to do that is to head over to Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review with your question. I'm looking forward to answering your question on a future episode on the podcast, and let me know what you think of this new format too while you are there!  If you’re not already following us, @thethrivingstylist, what are you waiting for? This is where I share pro tips every single week, along with winning strategies, testimonials, and amazing breakthroughs from my audience. You’re not going to want to miss out on this! For years, Vagaro has been one of my absolute favorite business management software tools. That’s why I’m so proud to say that some of our episodes are now powered by Vagaro! Learn more about Vagaro by clicking the link below! https://bit.ly/3QEbyds   Learn more at: https://thethrivingstylist.com/podcast/301 

I have a bit of a touchy feely one for you as we celebrate 300 episodes of this podcast! Are you having trouble overcoming the feelings of your success being fragile or fleeting? This is something I think a lot of us in the industry struggle with, (myself included!) so you are not alone in thinking this way, and this is what I want to talk about today.  In this episode, I share the 5 steps to take in order to overcome these feelings, and I reveal how you can create benchmarks to guide you and to help you begin to get clear on what matters the most. If you are terrified you are going to make one wrong move and lose it all, then this episode is one that you must listen to!  Do you have a question for me that you’d like answered in a future episode? A great way to do that is to head over to Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review with your question, and. I’m looking forward to answering your question on a future episode on the podcast. If you’re not already following us, @thethrivingstylist, what are you waiting for? This is where I share pro tips every single week, along with winning strategies, testimonials, and amazing breakthroughs from my audience. You’re not going to want to miss out on this! For years, Vagaro has been one of my absolute favorite business management software tools. That’s why I’m so proud to say that some of our episodes are now powered by Vagaro! Learn more about Vagaro by clicking the link below! https://bit.ly/3QEbyds   Learn more at: https://thethrivingstylist.com/podcast/300 

As my daughter embarks on her career in the industry of hair, it was very eye opening for me, so in this episode, I want to share with you all I have learned from her about the interview processes with salons that she recently went through. Whether you are a stylist going into an interview, or a salon owner looking to interview potential hires, I hope you find my daughter’s experience, and the tips and strategies I give here today, helpful for you!  Do you have a question for me that you’d like answered in a future episode? A great way to do that is to head over to Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review with your question, and. I’m looking forward to answering your question on a future episode on the podcast. If you’re not already following us, @thethrivingstylist, what are you waiting for? This is where I share pro tips every single week, along with winning strategies, testimonials, and amazing breakthroughs from my audience. You’re not going to want to miss out on this! For years, Vagaro has been one of my absolute favorite business management software tools. That’s why I’m so proud to say that some of our episodes are now powered by Vagaro! Learn more about Vagaro by clicking the link below! https://bit.ly/3QEbyds   By the way, have you heard my exciting news?! I am SO excited to be one of the speakers during the Vagaro Iconic.23 conference on September 24–25! ⁠ This two-day conference will be full of business breakthroughs, actionable strategies, and a panel of absolutely incredible speakers. ⁠ I would love to see Thrivers there! Head to https://iconic.vagaro.com/ to snag your ticket and join a value-packed conference! Learn more at: https://thethrivingstylist.com/podcast/299 

Recently I’ve received a few questions from stylists about no-show policies, and I’ve been planning to do an episode on this topic, so this is a timely one! I feel like struggles around no-show policies are pretty common in our industry, so today I want to talk about the mistakes that are being made in this area and how to not only roll out a no-show policy, but what you can do to enforce it in a legal way that maintains a strong relationship with your client.  Do you have a question for me that you’d like answered in a future episode? A great way to do that is to head over to Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review with your question, and. I’m looking forward to answering your question on a future episode on the podcast.   If you’re not already following us, @thethrivingstylist, what are you waiting for? This is where I share pro tips every single week, along with winning strategies, testimonials, and amazing breakthroughs from my audience. You’re not going to want to miss out on this! For years, Vagaro has been one of my absolute favorite business management software tools. That’s why I’m so proud to say that some of our episodes are now powered by Vagaro! Learn more about Vagaro by clicking the link below! https://bit.ly/3QEbyds Learn more at: https://thethrivingstylist.com/podcast/298

In our industry we are seeing impulsive growth, and it is causing people to make irrational business decisions and choices. Why is this happening? In this episode, I look at this trend that is truly fatiguing our industry. Today I want to bring awareness to the recent shifts I am seeing in the industry, and how to grow your business forward by using impulse control strategies and not giving into a fear of missing out.  Remember, you are enough and you can have it all. I hope this episode helps you gain some perspective and get focused so that you can look inward, not outward, and let the impulsivity go!  Do you have a question for me that you’d like answered in a future episode? A great way to do that is to head over to Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review with your question, and. I’m looking forward to answering your question on a future episode on the podcast. If you’re not already following us, @thethrivingstylist, what are you waiting for? This is where I share pro tips every single week, along with winning strategies, testimonials, and amazing breakthroughs from my audience. You’re not going to want to miss out on this! For years, Vagaro has been one of my absolute favorite business management software tools. That’s why I’m so proud to say that some of our episodes are now powered by Vagaro! Learn more about Vagaro by clicking the link below! https://bit.ly/3QEbyds Learn more at: https://thethrivingstylist.com/podcast/297 

Imposter syndrome is a BIG topic, and today I bust some myths and share what’s real. This episode was inspired by not only my Thriving Stylist podcast listeners, but by the industry at large, so I really wanted to discuss it and talk about the ways in which I see imposter syndrome plaguing our industry. Has imposter syndrome impacted you? If you’re somebody who has been feeling this way, then you’ll want to tune in next week as we dive into some fresh concepts and ideas around this! Do you have a question for me that you’d like answered in a future episode? A great way to do that is to head over to Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review with your question, and. I’m looking forward to answering your question on a future episode on the podcast. If you’re not already following us, @thethrivingstylist, what are you waiting for? This is where I share pro tips every single week, along with winning strategies, testimonials, and amazing breakthroughs from my audience. You’re not going to want to miss out on this! Learn more at: https://thethrivingstylist.com/podcast/296 

How to build a clientele in the fastest way possible is something I get asked about often, and it’s a bit of a hot topic in the industry, which is why I want to talk about it on the podcast today.  I’m here to tell you that you can absolutely build a clientele as fast as you want, and it doesn’t have to take many years to do. Ultimately, it is your clients’ perception of you that determines if you’ll build your business fast, slow, or not at all, so this just isn’t up to you!   If you have a question for me that you’d like answered in a future episode, a great way to do that is to head over to Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review with your question. I’m looking forward to answering your question on a future episode on the podcast. If you’re not already following us, @thethrivingstylist, what are you waiting for? This is where I share pro tips every single week, along with winning strategies, testimonials, and amazing breakthroughs from my audience. You’re not going to want to miss out on this! Learn more at: https://thethrivingstylist.com/podcast/295 

This episode is inspired by a message I received from a studio owner, Becca, who is looking to get her new salon suite off the ground, and I want to share my thoughts on insights on what she can do right now to gain momentum in her market.  I hope this episode is helpful not only for current or aspiring studio suite owners, but for literally anybody who listens to this podcast. There may be things I reveal here today that you can tap into to grow your own clientele as quickly as possible too!  If you have a question for me that you’d like answered in a future episode, a great way to do that is to head over to Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review with your question. I’m looking forward to answering your question on a future episode on the podcast. If you’re not already following us, @thethrivingstylist, what are you waiting for? This is where I share pro tips every single week, along with winning strategies, testimonials, and amazing breakthroughs from my audience. You’re not going to want to miss out on this! Learn more at: https://thethrivingstylist.com/podcast/294 

Our industry is moving, and it’s changing fast. Today, we are going to talk about how to pass on knowledge that you’ve learned from somebody else, proprietary information, in a legal way.  In this episode, I reveal what it looks like to train assistants ethically, and this is a controversial topic in the industry but I really wanted to go deeper with it on the podcast.  I hope this encourages you to look at what you’re providing assistants that you hire, and to think about how to pour into your people without taking advantage of anybody else. Plus, I want you to consider what education could look like in the future, so that you’re better prepared for upcoming changes in the industry!    If you have a question for me that you’d like answered in a future episode, a great way to do that is to head over to Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review with your question. I’m looking forward to answering your question on a future episode on the podcast. If you’re not already following us, @thethrivingstylist, what are you waiting for? This is where I share pro tips every single week, along with winning strategies, testimonials, and amazing breakthroughs from my audience. You’re not going to want to miss out on this! Learn more at: https://thethrivingstylist.com/podcast/293 

You may have seen or watched the blog and video recently released by Instagram that was titled, “Instagram Ranking Explained.” Let me tell you, there’s a lot to unpack from it! In this episode, I dive into the recent Instagram algorithm update, what it means, and how it could affect all of us in the industry. I reveal what I think is coming for the future of Instagram, how proxies and signals work now, and a whole lot more.  I want you to make the most of this tool while you’ve still got it! Everything is fleeting, and everything is evolving at a very quick pace, and it is time for all of us in the industry to adapt so that we can thrive.  If you have a question for me that you’d like answered in a future episode, a great way to do that is to head over to Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review with your question. I’m looking forward to answering your question on a future episode on the podcast. If you’re not already following us, @thethrivingstylist, what are you waiting for? This is where I share pro tips every single week, along with winning strategies, testimonials, and amazing breakthroughs from my audience. You’re not going to want to miss out on this! Learn more at: https://thethrivingstylist.com/podcast/292 

Today we are talking about the newest social media app from Instagram (which you’ve most likely already heard about!) called Threads. Threads just came out less than 24 hours before I hit record, but I want you to understand where this app came from and how it came to be, plus my initial thoughts on it. I also share what I believe the intentions for Threads is and how we as an industry can utilize it, and in a different way than we are for the current social media platforms. What are your experiences and feelings about Threads? I want to hear from you, and I hope this episode encourages you to build your network of peers and community, with no other objective than to stay connected. If you stay aligned and find those who are like-minded and can keep you inspired, for now I think this is the very best way to spend your time on Threads!  If you have a question for me that you’d like answered in a future episode, a great way to do that is to head over to Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review with your question. I’m looking forward to answering your question on a future episode on the podcast. If you’re not already following us, @thethrivingstylist, what are you waiting for? This is where I share pro tips every single week, along with winning strategies, testimonials, and amazing breakthroughs from my audience. You’re not going to want to miss out on this! Learn more at: https://thethrivingstylist.com/podcast/291 

Today I’m answering a question from an amazing salon owner, Deva, who I’ve had the privilege of coaching for some time now, and I’m so excited to be giving my feedback on the concept for her new salon, what I feel she should be focusing on, and answering the big question she had around how to attract like-minded stylists to be part of her team.  I’d encourage you to check out the website for Deva’s salon, www.heliasalon.com, not only because I believe it’ll inspire you, but it will also lead you to ask questions about your own salon, the messaging you’re using, and ultimately, who you want to attract as clients and team members!    If you have a question for me that you’d like answered in a future episode, a great way to do that is to head over to Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review with your question. I’m looking forward to answering your question on a future episode on the podcast. If you’re not already following us, @thethrivingstylist, what are you waiting for? This is where I share pro tips every single week, along with winning strategies, testimonials, and amazing breakthroughs from my audience. You’re not going to want to miss out on this! Learn more at: https://thethrivingstylist.com/podcast/290 

Over the years, I’ve been asked many times if a union would be good for the beauty industry, so I really wanted to research what it would look like if we had one, and to share it with you here on the podcast.  Stylists are asking if unions are good to ensure stylists are well taken care of, but is a union capable of providing that to us? Why don't we have a union in this industry today? Are we as an industry ready for unions, and if so, would it even be possible to do? If you’ve ever thought about  these questions regarding unions and the beauty industry, then you’ll want to hear what I reveal in this episode!    If you have a question for me that you’d like answered in a future episode, a great way to do that is to head over to Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review with your question. I’m looking forward to answering your question on a future episode on the podcast. If you’re not already following us, @thethrivingstylist, what are you waiting for? This is where I share pro tips every single week, along with winning strategies, testimonials, and amazing breakthroughs from my audience. You’re not going to want to miss out on this! Learn more at: https://thethrivingstylist.com/podcast/289 

In today’s episode, I’m continuing the conversation I started last week and looking at how stylists are screening to find good salons. I want both of these episodes to give you a starting point if you’re an owner looking to attract and retain the very best stylists that are out there. Remember, it’s a stylists’ market right now, so you need to be focusing on education, flexibility, reputation and client flow into your salon, because these things are all key and it’s what the top stylists are looking for!  If you have a question for me that you’d like answered in a future episode, a great way to do that is to head over to Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review with your question. I’m looking forward to answering your question on a future episode on the podcast. If you’re not already following us, @thethrivingstylist, what are you waiting for? This is where I share pro tips every single week, along with winning strategies, testimonials, and amazing breakthroughs from my audience. You’re not going to want to miss out on this! Learn more at: https://thethrivingstylist.com/podcast/288     

I recently did a poll on Instagram about what is most important today for stylists, what they are looking for and what they don’t want, when choosing a salon to work for. This is something I’ve been doing for years now and sharing on the podcast, so in this episode, we're going to be talking about what stylists are really looking for based on your feedback and data, and not from my thoughts, observations or musings.  I really tapped into my communities for input to get a pulse on what is happening, because I want to give you a true and up-to-date picture of what today’s top stylists look for in a salon. Whether you’re an owner, leader, or stylist, I hope you find value in what is revealed today!  If you have a question for me that you’d like answered in a future episode, a great way to do that is to head over to Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review with your question. I’m looking forward to answering your question on a future episode on the podcast. If you’re not already following us, @thethrivingstylist, what are you waiting for? This is where I share pro tips every single week, along with winning strategies, testimonials, and amazing breakthroughs from my audience. You’re not going to want to miss out on this! Learn more at: https://thethrivingstylist.com/podcast/287 

Where’s the profit at? Contrary to what some may believe, salon owners need to turn a profit, and most salon owners aren't taking your money! In this episode, I reveal how the money coming into the business is being used and what salon owners are really taking home. I want to dive into the profit potential for everyone in the salon, the owner and stylists, so I touch on many different models being used in this industry and what you need to know about each of them!  If you have a question for me that you’d like answered in a future episode, a great way to do that is to head over to Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review with your question. I’m looking forward to answering your question on a future episode on the podcast. If you’re not already following us, @thethrivingstylist, what are you waiting for? This is where I share pro tips every single week, along with winning strategies, testimonials, and amazing breakthroughs from my audience. You’re not going to want to miss out on this! Learn more at: https://thethrivingstylist.com/podcast/286 

I used to talk a lot about mindset, the power of thought and other more abstract topics, but with everything that has happened in the world over the past few years and with us all having to adapt quickly, I shifted the focus of the podcast to be more strategic in nature. In this episode, I thought it may be a good idea to dive back into some of the mindset stuff, and specifically cover the higher self and what happens when you allow yours to make decisions instead of the ego.  Trust me, if your mindset sucks, your business will suffer! I want you to allow your mindset to be in the driver’s seat, and I hope this episode inspires you to seek answers, get curious and to think positively while seeing the world through the lens of possibility!  If you have a question for me that you’d like answered in a future episode, a great way to do that is to head over to Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review with your question. I’m looking forward to answering your question on a future episode on the podcast. If you’re not already following us, @thethrivingstylist, what are you waiting for? This is where I share pro tips every single week, along with winning strategies, testimonials, and amazing breakthroughs from my audience. You’re not going to want to miss out on this! Learn more at: https://thethrivingstylist.com/podcast/285 

The reality is that we are in a recession and things are happening - fast! Consumer behavior is changing rapidly, and in fact, economists say that consumer behavior is changing 10 times faster than average! What does this mean for you as a hair stylist in 2023? In this episode, I reveal  how you can not just survive, but thrive during this time, with confidence, while retaining guests and increasing your prices. Get ready, because today I share the pricing dos and don’ts that you need to know for today’s economy!  If you have a question for me that you’d like answered in a future episode, a great way to do that is to head over to Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review with your question. I’m looking forward to answering your question on a future episode on the podcast. If you’re not already following us, @thethrivingstylist, what are you waiting for? This is where I share pro tips every single week, along with winning strategies, testimonials, and amazing breakthroughs from my audience. You’re not going to want to miss out on this! Learn more at: https://thethrivingstylist.com/podcast/284 

Burnout is a pain point that a lot of us are going through, myself included, but to be honest I went back and forth on recording this episode. I’m anti-burnout and all for balance in our lives, but what I kept noticing is that there seems to be a lack of burnout prevention, with most people talking about what to do after you find yourself in this situation. This is why today we are talking about diagnosing your burnout and the root causes of it, and I wanted to make sure this was a strategic one. Although learning how to cope and manage burnout is a skill and a technique, prevention really is the key!  If you have a question for me that you’d like answered in a future episode, a great way to do that is to head over to Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review with your question. I’m looking forward to answering your question on a future episode on the podcast. If you’re not already following us, @thethrivingstylist, what are you waiting for? This is where I share pro tips every single week, along with winning strategies, testimonials, and amazing breakthroughs from my audience. You’re not going to want to miss out on this! Learn more at: https://thethrivingstylist.com/podcast/283 

Today we have a very special guest on the show, in fact, the first guest we’ve featured in many episodes. I’m so excited to bring you a conversation I had with my daughter, Emily Seva, who is currently a cosmetology student. In this episode, you’ll hear Emily’s experience and perspectives as she is finishing up cosmetology school, including what she has learned, what she is doing next, and why she is going to continue education after cosmetology school. Emily also shares  what she is expecting to get out of this profession, what her goals and non-negotiables are as she enters the industry, as well as her first impressions as a newer member of Thrivers Society!  If you have a question for me that you’d like answered in a future episode, a great way to do that is to head over to Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review with your question. I’m looking forward to answering your question on a future episode on the podcast. If you’re not already following us, @thethrivingstylist, what are you waiting for? This is where I share pro tips every single week, along with winning strategies, testimonials, and amazing breakthroughs from my audience. You’re not going to want to miss out on this! Learn more at: https://thethrivingstylist.com/podcast/282 

Do you want to see better results, faster? Do you feel like the results you’ve achieved are good, but not great? Are you feeling overwhelmed, defeated, or even confident, but you’re just not sure what’s next for you? I’ve been in the coaching industry for a decade, and during these years I have been able to pick up on the patterns that help my clients to make breakthroughs, and with this there are four distinct zones, or stages, that you need to be aware of. So, if you want to get out of the comfort zone, push past the growth zone, stay out of the stagnation zone, and get to the abundance zone as fast as possible, then this episode is for you!  If you have a question for me that you’d like answered in a future episode, a great way to do that is to head over to Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review with your question. I’m looking forward to answering your question on a future episode on the podcast. If you’re not already following us, @thethrivingstylist, what are you waiting for? This is where I share pro tips every single week, along with winning strategies, testimonials, and amazing breakthroughs from my audience. You’re not going to want to miss out on this! Learn more at: https://thethrivingstylist.com/podcast/281   

This episode is inspired by a recent review I received where a listener of the podcast is wondering what to do when a stylist who no longer works at your salon “goes bad” and is slandering your name and business, both to your remaining staff and the public. If you’re an owner (and hopefully a leader!) stay tuned, because today I not only share how to handle the “bad apple” who is doing this, but I also give you strategies for being proactive and ensuring this type of situation doesn’t happen to you! If you have a question for me that you’d like answered in a future episode, a great way to do that is to head over to Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review with your question. I’m looking forward to answering your question on a future episode on the podcast. If you’re not already following us, @thethrivingstylist, what are you waiting for? This is where I share pro tips every single week, along with winning strategies, testimonials, and amazing breakthroughs from my audience. You’re not going to want to miss out on this! Learn more at: https://thethrivingstylist.com/podcast/280 

As you’ve heard me say on the podcast, Artificial Intelligence, or AI, is going to disrupt a lot of industries, and ours is no exception. But where will it disrupt the beauty industry first?  That’s what I reveal in this episode, and this is such an important topic that you cannot afford to ignore. So stay adaptable, stay sharp, do not get complacent and continue to invest in smart education that will move you forward. Remember, I’m here to help anytime and in any way that I can, and you can find me in the DMs, @brittseva!   If you have a question for me that you’d like answered in a future episode, a great way to do that is to head over to Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review with your question. I’m looking forward to answering your question on a future episode on the podcast. If you’re not already following us, @thethrivingstylist, what are you waiting for? This is where I share pro tips every single week, along with winning strategies, testimonials, and amazing breakthroughs from my audience. You’re not going to want to miss out on this! Learn more at: https://thethrivingstylist.com/podcast/279 

A few weeks back on the podcast we covered Instagram’s new verification program and what it means for the platform, and today we’re continuing the conversation by talking about the fall of social media.  Nobody seems to be discussing this, but the reality is that social media is crashing hard, and it’s crashing fast. In this episode, I want to share with you my reasons for saying that, tons of stats and data that backs this statement up, what I am planning to do because of this crash and where I see marketing heading over the next 5 years!  If you’re still feeling a little lost on social media and what and how you should be posting, the doors to Thriving Stylist Method are open! It’s available to you at the lowest cost business education that you’ll find in the industry, and it’s the most robust training program based on a proven methodology! You can join now at https://thrivingstylist.com/thrivingstylistmethod, and I can’t wait to see you there.    If you have a question for me that you’d like answered in a future episode, a great way to do that is to head over to Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review with your question. I’m looking forward to answering your question on a future episode on the podcast. If you’re not already following us, @thethrivingstylist, what are you waiting for? This is where I share pro tips every single week, along with winning strategies, testimonials, and amazing breakthroughs from my audience. You’re not going to want to miss out on this! Learn more at: https://thethrivingstylist.com/podcast/278 

More often than not, when most salon owners decide that they no longer want to be an owner, they walk away and the salon just closes its doors. Or, maybe the salon owner transfers ownership to someone else, without receiving a massive financial payoff. What if there was another option though, and you could build a salon that you could sell when that time comes?  If you are building your empire to ultimately get a paycheck for it, then this is the episode for you. My hope is that you can use what I talk about today as a reference to crosscheck what you need to do to make selling your salon a very real possibility!  If you have a question for me that you’d like answered in a future episode, a great way to do that is to head over to Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review with your question. I’m looking forward to answering your question on a future episode on the podcast. If you’re not already following us, @thethrivingstylist, what are you waiting for? This is where I share pro tips every single week, along with winning strategies, testimonials, and amazing breakthroughs from my audience. You’re not going to want to miss out on this! Learn more at: https://thethrivingstylist.com/podcast/277   

Have you ever seen a blue badge beside someone's handle on Instagram? You most likely have, but when you do, do you automatically think all those are famous people, or are people with massive followings? That is actually not how it works on the platform. In this episode, I talk about the changes that are potentially coming to the Meta family and how this is going to affect businesses, creators, influencers and social media platforms in general.  There are repercussions that exist when you choose that little blue checkmark, if you go that route, and as always, I want you to keep you informed on how these topics can impact you and your business!  If you have a question for me that you’d like answered in a future episode, a great way to do that is to head over to Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review with your question. I’m looking forward to doing more of these types of episodes on the podcast! If you’re not already following us, @thethrivingstylist, what are you waiting for? This is where I share pro tips every single week, along with winning strategies, testimonials, and amazing breakthroughs from my audience. You’re not going to want to miss out on this! Learn more at: https://thethrivingstylist.com/podcast/276 

I’m excited to get a bit techy with you this week on the podcast and talk about what artificial intelligence means for our industry. This is a buzzing topic that I have studied for quite some time now, and I really want to make sure I give you this useful information today.  In this episode, I cut through the noise and share what AI is, how it works, the implications, and if it’s really a useful tool for you to be using!  If you have a question for me that you’d like answered in a future episode, a great way to do that is to head over to Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review with your question. I’m looking forward to doing more of these types of episodes on the podcast! If you’re not already following us, @thethrivingstylist, what are you waiting for? This is where I share pro tips every single week, along with winning strategies, testimonials, and amazing breakthroughs from my audience. You’re not going to want to miss out on this! Learn more at: https://thethrivingstylist.com/podcast/275 

Have you ever considered what may be holding you back in business? We all have income blockers and blindspots, myself included, which is why I want to talk about them today on the podcast.  Uncovering blindspots can be painful, but this inner work is necessary if you want to create the right structure for your business.  What I share with you today will ​​help you uncover all of your blindspots, so that your income blockers melt away and are never to be seen again!  For more insights into where your business is really at, and what a good next step may be for you, make sure to go to https://thrivingstylist.com/stylistsuccessanalysis, and I hope this helps!  If you have a question for me that you’d like answered in a future episode, a great way to do that is to head over to Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review with your question. I’m looking forward to doing more of these types of episodes on the podcast! If you’re not already following us, @thethrivingstylist, what are you waiting for? This is where I share pro tips every single week, along with winning strategies, testimonials, and amazing breakthroughs from my audience. You’re not going to want to miss out on this! Learn more at: https://thethrivingstylist.com/podcast/274 

Are you a student that is ready to graduate from beauty school, who is currently enrolled in beauty school, or struggling to build a clientele? Today’s episode is a shoutout to you, as we are talking about where to start, how to set yourself up for success, and the four big concerns and barriers that newly graduated hairstylists go up against when trying to get their footing in the industry.  I want you to realize that this is an industry of possibilities, and the tips and strategies I share in this episode will help you see what is available to you!  If you have a question for me that you’d like answered in a future episode, a great way to do that is to head over to Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review with your question. I’m looking forward to doing more of these types of episodes on the podcast! If you’re not already following us, @thethrivingstylist, what are you waiting for? This is where I share pro tips every single week, along with winning strategies, testimonials, and amazing breakthroughs from my audience. You’re not going to want to miss out on this! Learn more at: https://thethrivingstylist.com/podcast/273 

If you’re building your business as a new, struggling or a sinking stylist, you’re in luck, because today I reveal what I would do in this situation (and this is actually something I’ve never directly spoken about on the podcast before)!  I look at the steps you can take now, how to overcome potential barriers at various stages of business building, what you need to be doing on social media, and just how important ongoing education is to professionals in the industry. It’s all here in this episode, and I can’t wait to share this information with you today!  If you have a question for me that you’d like answered in a future episode, a great way to do that is to head over to Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review with your question. I’m looking forward to doing more of these types of episodes on the podcast! If you’re not already following us, @thethrivingstylist, what are you waiting for? This is where I share pro tips every single week, along with winning strategies, testimonials, and amazing breakthroughs from my audience. You’re not going to want to miss out on this! Learn more at: https://thethrivingstylist.com/podcast/272   

Is your demand so high that it’s actually causing you problems? Yes, this is possible, and it’s something that I really want to dive into today on the podcast. In this episode, I discuss how to avoid reckless mistakes and what you can do to begin identifying the things that indicate you are indeed leaving money on the table!  If you have a question for me that you’d like answered in a future episode, a great way to do that is to head over to Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review with your question. I’m looking forward to doing more of these types of episodes on the podcast! If you’re not already following us, @thethrivingstylist, what are you waiting for? This is where I share pro tips every single week, along with winning strategies, testimonials, and amazing breakthroughs from my audience. You’re not going to want to miss out on this! Learn more at: https://thethrivingstylist.com/podcast/271 

Last week on the podcast, I talked about all the different pricing structures that exist in the industry and how to know what’s best for you, and I want to continue the discussion. Today, I share about an emerging fourth pricing structure (which I am not a fan of, and you’ll hear why!), because I believe it needs to be talked about and a lot of people just aren’t discussing it.  Even though our industry is not easy to survive in and the turnover rate is high, you’re going to keep getting even stiffer competition, no matter how you slice it. Having clear messaging is so critical, and in this episode, I reveal how you can build your worth and perceived value as you navigate these market shifts in order to really stand out in the crowd!     If you have a question for me that you’d like answered in a future episode, a great way to do that is to head over to Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review with your question. I’m looking forward to doing more of these types of episodes on the podcast! If you’re not already following us, @thethrivingstylist, what are you waiting for? This is where I share pro tips every single week, along with winning strategies, testimonials, and amazing breakthroughs from my audience. You’re not going to want to miss out on this! Learn more at: https://thethrivingstylist.com/podcast/270 

I’m excited this week to answer a question from one of my listeners, Kendra. She asked about my take on different pricing structures, as she’s seen a lot of stylists in the industry move towards hourly pricing. She’s wondering if hourly pricing is the future of the industry, and in this episode, I look at the pros and cons of this pricing structure, as well as other ones that are being used by stylists today.  When it comes to pricing, I believe that making an informed decision is the best advice I can give you, because there are successful stylists running all of these methods. The most important thing is to find the one that’s best for you.  If you want to take a sneak peek at my pricing calculator and the way that I coach to pricing, you’ll want to join us in Thrivers Society, and you can learn more now at https://thrivingstylist.com/thriverssociety.  If you have a question for me that you’d like answered in a future episode, a great way to do that is to head over to Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review with your question. I’m looking forward to doing more of these types of episodes on the podcast! If you’re not already following us, @thethrivingstylist, what are you waiting for? This is where I share pro tips every single week, along with winning strategies, testimonials, and amazing breakthroughs from my audience. You’re not going to want to miss out on this! Learn more at: https://thethrivingstylist.com/podcast/269 

Today’s topic is one that I’ve never covered on the podcast before, and that is how to find your North Star, and what the heck does that even mean? This episode was inspired by a question from a new Thriver who is trying her best to go through the modules as quickly as possible and do the work, but is looking for more guidance on her North Star, which is what I want to provide her (and you) today.  Remember, when you’re asking how to create a North Star, the reason why you’re struggling is because you’re likely doing it right. This concept and process is deep, and I hope what I share in this episode gives you guidance on your own journey to find your North Star!  If you have a question for me that you’d like answered in a future episode, a great way to do that is to head over to Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review with your question. I’m looking forward to doing more of these types of episodes on the podcast! If you’re not already following us, @thethrivingstylist, what are you waiting for? This is where I share pro tips every single week, along with winning strategies, testimonials, and amazing breakthroughs from my audience. You’re not going to want to miss out on this! Learn more at: https://thethrivingstylist.com/podcast/268 

Are you feeling tapped out in your business, and you’re left wondering if it’s even possible to grow right now? Today, I want to uncover the 5 restraints that exist within all businesses that can hold us back, along with 3 ways you can increase your income at this time. I hope this episode gives you a sense of what you can do to continue growing your business, even if you’re feeling stuck!  If you have a question for me that you’d like answered in a future episode, a great way to do that is to head over to Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review with your question. I’m looking forward to doing more of these types of episodes on the podcast! If you’re not already following us, @thethrivingstylist, what are you waiting for? This is where I share pro tips every single week, along with winning strategies, testimonials, and amazing breakthroughs from my audience. You’re not going to want to miss out on this! Learn more at: https://thethrivingstylist.com/podcast/267