When I’m coaching other Hairstylists, every so often, I gently have to remind one of them: what got you here, won’t get you there (in life and in business). 💯 So IF some old version of you looks like this ⬇️ “That didn’t “work” in the past.” “I wasn’t consistent.” “I didn’t make the time.” “The
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Hairstyling lesson with clip-in extensions
Well, this was FUN! Kati is a CEO of her own company and a momma of 4. She’s been wearing permanent extensions since her first child was born -10 years ago- and wanted to give her hair a break from wearing them. I suggested we try a hairstyling lesson with her custom clip-in extensions that
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You’re in BIG trouble and headed full speed to burn out if you’re doing this!
How are others going to take you seriously if you don’t take yourself seriously?😱 Ask yourself this: Am I prepared on the daily? Am I organized? Am I regularly promoting myself and my services online? Am I dressing the part? Am I professional when I deliver my services? Am I working on my mindset on
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Try this if you’re burned out
Friend, please do yourself a favor and invest in yourself by way of paid education💪🏻💰✂️ I see so many Hairstylists, salon owners and freelance beauty artists DROWNING in burn out, scarcity mindset and lack of basic business skills. 😳 I get it-I was the EXACT same way 14 years ago when I started my business. But… That
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I practiced in front of a live audience
Yes-I recorded this in FedEx while I was waiting for the 16 page workbook to be printed out for 7 people😜✂️ (Every minute counts when you’re balancing your business and being a full time Mommy💛!) Last week I hosted a 4 hour social media marketing class at a GORG salon called Grant & Dunne. Here’s
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My 3 part framework when looking for a new hire
Looking for a new hire? Then listen up, my friend!👂 Whether you’re looking to hire a chair renter, an employee or a freelancer, there are 3 specific steps to make sure you attract the right fit for you and your business. 🙌🏻 Part ONE: Be specific! Write it down and talk it out with another
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This is what I see other Hairstylists doing “wrong” and (if this is you), how to fix it!
This is what I see other Hairstylists doing “wrong” and (if this is you), how to fix it 🙌🏻 Post caption: “Spring hair” Or… “Long and luscious” Or… “Feeling the vibe” Or… “Wednesday mood” Or… “Cowgirl copper” Or… “New year, beautiful hair” While these are all fun, catchy verbiage, they are missing
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What I learned as a celebrity Hairstylist
Get this: I haven’t talked about this experience in yearssss😱 I styled Star Jones’s hair. Not once, not twice, but three times! ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Can you believe it? 💁🏻♀️ I was a trained stylist for OVER 20 years the day I walked into her hotel room, but I was still pretty dang nervous. I thought: “What
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What does my favorite morning beverage have to do with my business?
What does my favorite morning beverage have to do with my business? ☕️ I’m glad you asked! 😜 Well, just as my hot cup of morning coffee needs a tablespoon of flavored cream -french vanilla pleaseee- in order for it to be the perfect drink, my creative thinking cap needs to be brewing at full capacity at