Grow My Salon Business Podcast

By: Antony Whitaker
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  • I know that being in business isn’t always easy. Along with the many highs and ‘a ha’ moments it can sometimes be soul destroying, frustrating and a very lonely place to be. Being a business owner is one of life’s greatest educations and it gives you two clear choices, either you continually learn, adapt and grow, or you resist change, stagnate and perish. We live in ever changing and sometimes challenging times, so being informed and constantly inspired is more important than ever. Join Antony Whitaker talking to thought leaders on the business side of the hairdressing industry discussing insightful, provocative and inspiring ideas that matter. Get ready to learn, get ready to be challenged, get ready to be inspired and most importantly get ready to grow your salon business!
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  • 286 Is this the FUTURE of Hair Colour?

    286 Is this the FUTURE of Hair Colour?
    Mar 11 2025
    Is the future of professional hair colour undergoing a massive reinvention?Today's guests are Leilani Macedo, a seasoned salon owner, and Charles Brown, a tech entrepreneur who is passionate about applying Artificial Intelligence to real-world problems. And together they cofounded CLICS to create a solution for the problems around the current model of professional hair colour. So if you’re interested in tech, entrepreneurship, the salon business and what could be the future of professional hair colour, then this episode is for you… In today’s podcast, we discuss: ✅ The problems with the existing model around professional hair colour and how CLICS uses AI to solve those problems✅ Pricing and Automated hair colour Inventory management ✅ How CLICS is totally changing the professional hair colour game And lots more! IN THIS EPISODE:[01:17] Introducing Leilani Macedo, a seasoned salon owner with industry wisdom, and Charles Brown, a tech entrepreneur passionate about using AI to transform traditional models.[02:42] How Leilani and Charles crossed paths a serendipitous meeting that sparked their collaboration and set the stage for a revolutionary approach to hair colour.[04:19] The Birth of Clics: how a simple idea evolved into Clics—laying the groundwork for what would become a groundbreaking solution in the industry.[10:32] Hear how an unexpected source of inspiration at Home Depot ignited innovative thinking, reshaping ideas about service and product delivery.[13:37] Examine the technological obstacles faced by the industry and explore the creative solutions that are pushing the envelope in hair colour tech.[19:54] Discuss why effective inventory management is essential in the salon business and how automation can streamline operations.[32:21] Understand the intricate challenges involved in developing and launching an innovative hair colour line.[33:33] Learn why maintaining consistency is crucial for building customer trust and a strong salon reputation.[34:15] Explore the integration of AI in the mixing process and its potential to deliver precise, customized colour results.[43:34] Discover how the smart bowl concept is not only enhancing precision but also playing a key role in waste reduction.[45:26] Look at how innovative inventory solutions are revolutionizing salon operations and boosting efficiency.[51:57] Learn about customized strategies designed to give independent stylists and boutique salons a competitive edge in a changing market.[01:01:30] Conclude the episode with key takeaways, final reflections from our guests, and all the contact details for staying in touch. Want MORE to help you GROW? 📚 Check out our Bestselling GROW Books https://growmysalonbusiness.com/books/🆘 Management overwhelm!? Download our free checklist! This checklist will help you get clarity on where you're at https://growmysalonbusiness.com/management-checklist/ RATINGS + REVIEWS 🙏Thanks so much for joining me this week. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show and help other people find my podcast.👉 Here's what you do:- On your phone,Click here (Read steps below first)- Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews'- Tap on the empty purple stars and rate 5 stars- Click on ‘Write a Review’ I love to hear what’s been helpful and what you love about the podcast! Thank you for your support! 🙏Until next time! Antony 👉 FOLLOW US!Instagram | Facebook | Website 👉 FOLLOW CLICS!Instagram | Instagram - Leilani Macedo | Website | LinkedIn Leilani | LinkedIn Charles
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • 285 Salon Culture Done Right: Lessons in Leadership & Legacy with Meagan McCormack

    285 Salon Culture Done Right: Lessons in Leadership & Legacy with Meagan McCormack
    Mar 4 2025

    This is a reissue of one of our most popular episodes, where we revisit the keys to building an incredible salon culture with Meagan McCormack.


    Meagan is, amongst other titles, ‘Chief Operating Officer' of the Visible Changes salon group based in Houston, Texas.


    I promise that you are going to love this podcast. Visible Changes is an incredibly inspiring salon business that everyone can learn something from.


    On this episode, we cover the following key areas:

    1️⃣ The importance of recognition, celebration and reward in building a sustainable salon culture.
    2️⃣ The importance of giving back.
    3️⃣ The key to running a successful family business.


    IN THIS EPISODE:


    [02:45] Introducing Meagan McCormack, Chief Operating Officer of Visible Changes.

    [03:10] A look at the history, values, and growth of Visible Changes


    [10:56] The challenges and rewards of running a salon group as a family business


    [18:30] Why recognition and appreciation are key to building a thriving salon culture.


    [25:29] A behind-the-scenes look at the numbers that matter.

    [29:45] Insights from Visible Changes’ company conferences


    [30:12] Fostering a positive work environment through celebrations and acknowledging milestones.


    [33:15] How to keep motivation high, from incentive trips to unique rewards for top performers.

    [35:05] How the company sets realistic yet ambitious sales targets and supports their team in achieving them.


    [40:20] The inspiring story of Christine Lee and how she achieved remarkable success within the company.


    [46:45] Meagan’s approach to leadership, fostering teamwork, and ensuring a strong, united salon culture that supports long-term success.

    Want MORE to help you GROW?


    📚 Check out our Bestselling GROW Books https://growmysalonbusiness.com/books/


    🆘 Management overwhelm!? Download our free checklist! This checklist will help you get clarity on where you're at https://growmysalonbusiness.com/management-checklist/



    RATINGS + REVIEWS


    🙏Thanks so much for joining me this week. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated!

    They do matter in the rankings of the show and help other people find my podcast.

    👉 Here's what you do:

    - On your phone, Click here (Read steps below first)

    - Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews'

    - Tap on the empty purple stars and rate 5 stars

    - Click on ‘Write a Review’ I love to hear what’s been helpful and what you love about the podcast! Thank you for your support! 🙏

    Until next time!
    Antony

    RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:


    Thair for you Charity

    👉 FOLLOW US!

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    👉 FOLLOW MEAGAN McCORMACK!

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    56 mins
  • 284 Making Newly Graduated Students or Apprentices Profitable Quickly

    284 Making Newly Graduated Students or Apprentices Profitable Quickly
    Feb 25 2025

    In todays episode I address a common concern among salon owners: “How do you make newly graduated beauty school students or apprentices profitable as quickly as possible?”

    Getting young team members profitable quickly is the result of a combination of recruitment, training, and leadership.

    So begin by developing an internal comprehensive training program. Recruit for attitude. And train for skill.

    Follow that up by giving trainees hands on experience as soon as possible. Weed out the non performers quickly and maintain a culture of learning and growth.

    Tune in to learn actionable steps to fast-track apprentice productivity and profitability.

    IN THIS EPISODE:

    [01:19] Addressing the key question: Making apprentices profitable

    [05:27] The importance of recruitment

    [10:11] Effective training strategies

    [22:07] Hands-on experience and client interaction

    [23:27] Leadership and management

    Want MORE to help you GROW?

    📚 Check out our Bestselling GROW Books https://growmysalonbusiness.com/books/

    🆘Management overwhelm!? Download our free checklist! This checklist will help you get clarity on where you're at https://growmysalonbusiness.com/management-checklist/

    RATINGS + REVIEWS

    🙏Thanks so much for joining me this week. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated!

    They do matter in the rankings of the show and help other people find my podcast.

    👉 Here's what you do:

    - On your phone,Click here (Read steps below first)

    - Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews'

    - Tap on the empty purple stars and rate 5 stars

    - Click on ‘Write a Review’ I love to hear what’s been helpful and what you love about the podcast! Thank you for your support! 🙏

    Until next time!
    Antony

    RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

    Online Money Course

    Online Super Stylist Course

    👉 FOLLOW US!

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    27 mins

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