The Hairdresser Strong Show
The Hairdresser Strong Show is all about Salon Owners, Rising Stylists, and Seasoned Stylists sharing their experiences, successes, failures, and advice to inform, educate, and empower their Fellow Hairdresser. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.
HdS NEWS: Economic Uncertainty + Spending Pullback + Client Behavior + Tech & Market Trends
In this HdS News update, we break down why clients are becoming more selective and how that’s showing up in your chair, your pricing conversations, and your bookings.
From tighter spending to higher expectations, this episode explains what’s actually changing and what to do about it.
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Key Takeaways:
🔅Clients are more selective, not disappearing - Bookings are still happening, but clients are questioning add-ons, spacing appointments, and thi...
From High School Dropout to Industry Leader: Building Salons, Teams, and Opportunity | Scott J Buchanan | President, Intercoiffure America Canada | Multi-location Salon Owner, Scott J Salons
In this episode, Scott J shares how a series of unexpected opportunities, relentless learning, and a willingness to say yes led him from a high school dropout to building a multi-location salon business and becoming President of Intercoiffure America Canada.
He breaks down the realities of scaling, leadership, and why long-term success in this industry is built on education, community, and the willingness to say yes.
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Key Takeaways:
🔅Say yes to...
From Toxic to Intentional: Why Clean Beauty Isn’t About Perfection, It’s About Better Decisions | Jacquelyn Rodriguez | Founder, The Clean Beauty Biz Coach & Enlightened Styles | Co-Founder & Educational Director, Green Beauty Community
In this episode, Jacquelyn Rodriguez shares how clean beauty went from a personal wake-up call to a more intentional way of running a salon. She walks through the challenges of shifting away from traditional products, the resistance and learning curve that comes with it, and why trying to be perfect often holds people back from starting.
Instead, she makes the case for a more practical approach one rooted in better decisions that impact your health, your clients, and the long-term sustainability of your business.
🚨 Jacquelyn will also be leading a 📚breakout workshop on 🌱Clean Beauty at our up...
SPECIAL: Building a Salon, Real-Time Docuseries: Permits, Renovation & Reality | Kimberly Christoph | Salon Owner & Color Specialist | Mane Street Georgetown
Join us for Part 1 of our docuseries with Kimberly Christoph owner of Mane Street Georgetown, as she shares the real-time experience of opening a salon and navigating the realities of renovation, permits, and building out a space.
With 22 years in the industry and 1 year into ownership, Kimberly breaks down the unexpected delays, design pivots, and decisions that come with turning a vision into a functioning business.
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HdS NEWS: Market Updates, Consumer Trends, and Tech
This week's episode breaks down what’s happening in the economy, how consumer behavior is shifting, and why it matters to you, the hairstylist/barber, owner, and hairpreneur.
From inflation and spending patterns to tech, AI, and crypto, this is about understanding the environment you’re operating in and how to position yourself within it.
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Key Takeaways:
🔅Clients are still spending, but they’re more selective – People are...
Why Most Hairdressers Don’t Build Wealth (And How to Change It) | Anna Manukyan, CFEd. | Founder, Beautiful Finance Group & Beautiful Wealth
In this episode, Anna Manukyan, Certified Financial Educator and founder of Beauty Finance Group and Beautiful Wealth, breaks down why many hairdressers struggle to build long-term wealth even when they’re earning good money. She explains how mindset, habits, and financial literacy gaps keep people stuck and what it actually takes to change that.
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Key Takeaways:
🔅Making money is not the same as building wealth – Many hairdressers increase income but never translate it into...
From Stylist to Educator: Class Design, Inspiration, Philosophy, and What Comes Next | Ashleigh Taylor, Owner + Master Colorist + Educator | Taylor & York Salon
In this episode, Ashleigh Taylor of Taylor & York Salon reflects on her Signature Blowout Mastery class and the process behind teaching textured hair techniques while stepping into the role of educator. She explains how preparation, product knowledge, and intentional class design shape both the learning experience and the results behind the chair.
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Key Takeaways:
🔅Education starts with action – Inspiration alone doesn’t create opportunities. Turning ideas into structured learning experiences is what moves e...
From Layoff to Barber Shop Owner: Building Community Through Business | Lesley Bryant | Owner and Founder, Lady Clipper Barber Shop | TheLadyClipper.com
After being laid off from a graphic design job in the commercial real estate industry, Lesley Bryant pivoted into barbering and eventually built Lady Clipper Barber Shop in Washington, D.C. from the ground up.
In this conversation, she shares how community relationships, relentless work ethic, and authentic connection helped turn a hallway-sized startup into a thriving neighborhood shop.
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Key Takeaways:
🔅Career pivots can create unexpected opportunities - After being lai...
The Hairdresser Confidence Index: What the Data Says About Job Satisfaction | Gerard Scarpaci | Co-Founder, Hairbrained
In this episode, Gerard Scarpaci, Co-Founder of Hairbrained, breaks down the Hairdresser Confidence Index and what the latest data reveals about job satisfaction, confidence, investment behavior, and why so many stylists describe their work with one word: overwhelmed.
This conversation goes beyond surface metrics like retail and ticket averages to uncover what’s happening below the waterline — and why salon owners who understand the emotional drivers behind performance will build stronger, more stable teams in 2026 and beyond.
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Community Conversations: Career & Entrepreneurship Advice for the Hair Industry | Will Stamm | Entrepreneur, Master Barber, Educator, & Author | ProFRESH Barber Academy + ProFRESHional Cuts + ProFRESH Foundation
💬 This isn’t just another podcast...we’re releasing our 01/06/26 Community Conversation from Instagram Live with Will Stamm, Entrepreneur, Master Barber, Educator, & Author.
What does it really take to build a lasting career in the hair industry? In this Community Conversation, Will Stamm shares the mindset shifts that separate short-term wins from long-term careers behind the chair. From financial intelligence and mentorship to leadership and sacrifice, he explains why mastering your craft isn’t enough if you don’t also master your habits.
This conversation challenges stylists and barbers to think bigger, lead better, and treat their...
From High School Cosmo to Salon Owner: Learning, Leading, and Growing With Intention | Sam Lackney | Hairdresser & Owner | The Rare Bird
In this episode, Sam Lackney, hairdresser and owner of The Rare Bird, shares her journey from high school cosmetology to salon ownership, shaped by curiosity, community, and hard-earned perspective. She opens up about the lessons that come from learning the business side early, navigating uncertainty, and building a salon culture that prioritizes people, sustainability, and long-term growth.
This conversation explores how artistry and accountability intersect, and why sustainable salons are built on clarity, care, and long-term thinking.
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Why Fundamentals, Education, and Relationships Still Win in Beauty | Yene Damtew | Stylist, Hair Loss Specialist, Founder & Owner | Aesthetics Salon
In this episode, Yene Damtew shares her journey from early curiosity about hair to becoming the founder of Aesthetics Salon, and why education, fundamentals, and business awareness matter at every stage of a beauty career.
This conversation is about longevity, ownership mindset, and building something sustainable beyond trends or titles.
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Key Takeaways:
🔅Curiosity is the starting point of a lasting career – Yene’s early fascina...
Building a Salon, Real-Time Docuseries Pt. 2: From Demo to Doors Open | Franky Acevedo, Barber & Gabby Bastos, Stylist | Co-Owners, Corte
In Part 2 of our real-time salon build docuseries, we return to Corte in Washington, D.C., now fully built and officially open. Gabby and Franky, two first-time salon owners in Washington, D.C., reflect on the months between construction and opening day, sharing hard-earned lessons on patience, budgeting, design compromises, team building, and what it actually feels like to step into ownership.
This episode goes beyond the build to discuss comfort, workflow, client experience, and what it takes to step into ownership intentionally.
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Community Conversations: Clean Beauty - Looking Beyond the Label | Adria Marshall | Founder + CEO | Ecoslay
💬 This isn’t just another podcast...we’re releasing our 11/13/25 Community Conversation from Instagram Live with Adria Marshall, Founder + CEO of Ecoslay.
In this Community Conversation, Adria Marshall, breaks down what clean beauty really means beyond marketing labels. She shares how to read ingredient lists, why scanning apps can mislead consumers, and how stylists can build trust by educating clients with clarity instead of fear.
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Key Takeaways:
🔅Clean beau...
Reinventing Beauty Through Technology, Trust, and Infrastructure | Dasha Minina | Founder & CEO, BeautyAList & Licensify | Built to Protect Licensed Beauty Professionals
Dasha Minina, CEO and founder of Licensify, BeautyAList, and Maxus Nails, shares how her journey into beauty exposed critical gaps in technology, licensing, and consumer trust.
This episode explores what it really takes to build the infrastructure the beauty industry has long been missing and why modern systems matter for professionals and consumers alike.
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Key Takeaways:
🔅Licensing builds trust, not just compliance – Dasha’s experience showed that licensing protects consumers and sig...
Building With Intention: A Salon Owner’s Story | Kimberly Christoph | Salon Owner & Color Specialist | Mane Street Georgetown
In this episode, salon owner and color specialist Kimberly Christoph shares her 22-year journey from behind the chair to opening her own salon (Mane Street Georgetown) in DC. She speaks honestly about financial risk, long-term planning, continuous education, and how building with purpose shaped the kind of salon, culture, and experience she wanted to create.
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Key Takeaways:
🔅Ownership doesn’t have to be rushed – Kimberly waited until she felt grounded in her craft...
From Stylist to CEO: Strategy, Mentorship, and Longevity in Beauty | Tanya Tymus-Bellamy | Salon Owner & CEO, McKenna Jordan Salon Bar | Product Line Owner, TRHI for ICONIC Hair | Serial Entrepreneur & Beauty Strategist
In this episode, salon owner and serial entrepreneur Tanya Tymus-Bellamy shares lessons from a 39 year career spanning ten salons across multiple cities. From funding and staffing to mentorship and long-term strategy, Tanya breaks down what it really takes to build a sustainable, high-end beauty business.
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Key Takeaways:
🔅Relationships compound over time – Tanya credits long-term success to trust built with clients, mentors, and investors. Strong relationships create opportunities that skill alone cannot.
🔅Ta...
Finding Your Place in the Industry: Lessons from a New Stylist | Avery Wilder | Hairstylist | Sadona Salon + Spa
In this episode, Avery Wilder shares what it's really like to move from cosmetology school into the salon world, from confusing interviews to finding the right culture and education. This is an honest look at the lessons every new stylist learns in their first years behind the chair.
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Key Takeaways:
🔅 Pay attention to what clicks – Avery didn't start school knowing her path, but a layered haircut demo helped her realize cutting was where...
Hairdressers on a Mission: Inside Hair Aid’s Global Impact | Corey Gray | Co-Host, Your Day Off Podcast | @Hairdustry & Alannah Zilkowsky | Hair Aid International Project Leader
In this episode, Corey Gray and Alana Zylkowsky share what it’s really like volunteering with Hair Aid, a global charity teaching haircutting skills to break the cycle of poverty. From Cambodian prisons to women’s shelters, this conversation explores service, resilience, and the power of education.
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Key Takeaways:
🔅Get involved through Hair Aid - They train people in developing countries to cut hair for micro-businesses and provide free community haircuts by voluntee...
TX to DC: Building a Thriving Business Through Content, Clarity, and Client Care | Kayli Nicole | Natural Hair Care Specialist, Colorist, Educator | Love, Kayli Nicole Hair & Beauty
In this episode, natural hair specialist and educator Kayli Nicole shares how she rebuilt her career from Texas to DC, created a waitlist before she ever arrived, and transformed her business through content, clarity, and courage.
Her story is a masterclass in resilience, navigating debt, rebuilding financial confidence, and intentionally growing a client base.
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Key Takeaways:
🔅 Use content to establish demand before you arrive — Kayli repositioned her brand, shifted her locat...
Leasing a Salon or Shop? Key Steps & Advice From Pedal Retail Advisors | Sheila Laderburg Tarasiuk | Cofounder & Retail Real Estate Consultant | Pedal Retail Advisors
Signing a commercial lease is one of the biggest and irreversible decisions a salon or shop owner will ever make.
In this conversation, Sheila Laderburg Tarasiuk of Pedal Retail Advisors explains what it truly means to be transaction-ready and shares the essential steps, costs, and protections every beauty professional needs before moving into a retail space.
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KEY TAKEAWAYS:
🔅Be transaction-ready before you even look at a space — Sheila stresses that you m...
Systems, Scaling & Salon Success: Lessons from a DMV Salon Owner | Jannay McIver, Owner of Asili Hair Care Center | www.asilihaircarecenter.com
From earning her cosmetology license at eighteen to opening three thriving salons, Jannay McIver shares how mastering business systems, finances, and leadership transformed her from a behind-the-chair stylist into a visionary salon owner shaping the future of beauty entrepreneurship.
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KEY TAKEAWAYS:
🔅Start with structure — every successful salon begins with clear systems that define how clients are served and how teams operate.
🔅You can’t scale chaos — written processes create consist...
Changes Beyond Your Control? Pivoting with Courage, Agility, and Determination | Jahnaya Harris | Naya’s Chair | Holistic Hair Care Provider
Most people wait until they feel ready — Jahnaya didn’t have that luxury. In this honest conversation, she shares what it’s like to build a career and a business at the same time, how she’s learned to trust the process, and why entrepreneurship is more about courage than confidence.
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KEY TAKEAWAYS:
🔅Start before you feel ready — Jahnaya graduated the week D.C. shut down but kept moving forward, taking clients from home and...
The Power of Co-Creation: Building Beauty Spaces With People, Not For Them | Dana Fountain | Beauty Platform Creator/She-E-O Pin Me Up Chicago & Your Beauty Blueprint
Today’s episode is a little different— because instead of just talking about business models, we’re walking through them in real time.
While in Chicago, we spent time with Dana Fountain, visionary beauty entrepreneur, author of The Beauty Blueprint, and founder of Chicago’s largest bridal beauty agency, Pin Me Up Chicago. She’s built 7 unique salon concepts, each designed around the stylists who call them home.
In this episode, Dana takes us on a live tour through her 7 salon concepts and her wedding/event venue, Row 24. Along the way, we discuss collaboration, partnerships, and what i...
Entrepreneurship with Heart: The Discipline, Hustle & Philanthropy Behind 25 Years of Growth | Winn Claybaugh | Dean and Co-Founder of Paul Mitchell Schools | Podcast Host, MASTERS
What does it look like to build a business with heart over 25 years — not just success on paper, but a legacy rooted in people, purpose, and service?
In this powerful conversation, Winn Claybaugh (author, speaker, and co-founder of Paul Mitchell Schools) shares what it means to lead with generosity, stay grounded in discipline, and build a culture where kindness is non-negotiable. From mentorship to brand stewardship to showing up for your team long before you ask anything of them, Winn breaks down why sustainable entrepreneurship starts with character, not ego.
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[LIVE from '25 Beauty Business Brunch] Serving & Building Community Through Entrepreneurship & Education | Herson Bautista | CEO, DC Barber Expo | Owner, Heritage Barber & Co.
Special Edition: Live from the Beauty Business Brunch
What does it really take to build a thriving local industry? In this fireside chat recorded live at the 2025 Beauty Business Brunch, Herson Bautista—CEO of DC Barber Expo and Owner of Heritage Barber & Co.—joins Host, Robert Hughes, to talk entrepreneurship, risk-taking, and the power of community.
From lessons learned launching the DC Barber Expo to the importance of serving your team and showing up for one another, this conversation dives deep into what it means to grow through service, education, and connection.
Anniversary in Greece: An Entrepreneurial Journey of Love and Business | Sammi Heffron, Co-Founder + Marketing + Events | Robert Hughes, Co-Founder + Host + Educator | HairdresserStrong
This week’s episode is a little different — and more personal.
Recorded on our anniversary trip in Greece 🇬🇷, we took a moment to pause, reflect, and talk honestly about what it really takes to build a business — and a life — together.
💬 How do you find balance when your work and your purpose are so deeply connected?
💬 How do you give yourself space to think when you’re always in “go mode”?
From the quiet lessons of slowing down to the big realizations about what we truly need to succeed, this episode captures a moment of refle...
From Stylist to $13M CEO: Terra Harvell on Entrepreneurship, Hair Extensions, Systems & Salon Success | Terra Harvell, CEO of Harper Ellis Hair Co. & CEO of Strata Salon Systems
From stylist to $13M CEO, Terra Harvell shares how she built her empire through hair extensions, smart systems, and leadership—and why new talent and startup hairpreneurs need to think beyond the chair to create lasting success.
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KEY TAKEAWAYS:
🔅Build a strong foundation first — new stylists should learn the full spectrum of skills to become well-rounded before choosing a niche.
🔅Specialize to stand out — once you’ve mastered the basics, hone...
SPECIAL: Building a Salon, Real-Time Docuseries: Construction | Franky Acevedo, Barber & Gabby Bastos, Stylist | Co-Owners, Corte
Join us for Part 1 of our docuseries with Gabby and Franky, two first-time salon owners in Washington, D.C., as they open Corte—sharing the real challenges, surprises, and lessons of building a salon from the ground up.
👀Watch this episode on YouTube to see their salon!
Corte is being built to be a space where clients feel at home and stylists feel supported. Gabby and Franky aim for their salon to be recognized for its precision cutting, creativity, and collaboration, while cultivating a culture of leadership, education, and comfort for both guests and their team...
Entrepreneurship, Mentorship, & Beauty Gives Back | Mireya Villarreal & Julie Hightower Co-Founders, Beauty Gives Back Foundation
In this episode, learn how purpose-driven leadership, mentorship, and community-building can transform businesses, lives, and the future of the beauty industry with Beauty Gives Back Co-Founders Mireya Villarreal & Julie Hightower
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KEY TAKEAWAYS:
🔅Build with purpose: Tie your business to a mission that creates impact beyond profits—it will strengthen your brand and community.
🔅Seek mentors and be a mentor: Success in beauty comes from guidance, and paying it forward ac...
Financial Foundations for Beauty Business Owners: Cash Flow, CFOs & Cushioning Risk | Kevin Caldwell | Founder & Advisor, Islands East Advisors | Founder & Consultant, Islands East Financial Solutions
Financial advisor Kevin Caldwell shares the money moves every beauty business owner needs to know—from separating personal and business finances to building an emergency fund, leveraging fractional CFOs, and mastering cash flow so your salon can thrive today and in the future.
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KEY TAKEAWAYS:
🔅Separate personal and business finances—mixing them can put your personal assets at risk and complicate taxes.
🔅Build a 3–6 month emergency fund to protect your salon or cha...
Building Beyond the Chair: Realities, Relationships, and Resilience | Jake Sturm | Salon Owner, Cosmetologist, & Barber, Salon Blaq | Educator & Brand Ambassador
In this episode, Jake Sturm—salon owner, educator, and brand ambassador—opens up about the realities of salon ownership, the resilience it took to overcome personal and professional challenges, and how building authentic relationships has shaped his journey beyond the chair.
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KEY TAKEAWAYS:
🔅Jake Sturm’s early career included 200+ days of travel in his first licensed year, building a wide network of mentors and opportunities.
🔅His journey demonstrates how education and brand am...
From Barber to Tech Startup Founder: How I Launched Cutnova | @dorian_barber_yt | CEO & Founder, Cutnova
From the barber chair to the tech world, Dorian shares how he turned a gap in the booking app market into Cutnova—a platform blending appointments with community to help barbers grow, connect, and thrive.
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KEY TAKEAWAYS:
🔅Identify gaps in your industry by listening to pain points—Dorian created Cutnova after realizing existing booking apps isolated barbers instead of connecting them.
🔅Combine functionality with community—Cutnova merges appointment booking with a social net...
Brand Partnerships & Salon Ownership: Jeremy Stephens’ Career Playbook | Jeremy Stephens | Owner, Jeremy Stephens Salon | Brand Ambassador & Global Artist
Industry veteran Jeremy Stephens shares how he built a thriving salon and long-term brand partnerships with names like BaBylissPRO and Living Proof—offering a blueprint for stylists who want to grow in and beyond the chair.
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KEY TAKEAWAYS:
🔅Jeremy began his career in the industry through an apprenticeship after stepping away from college, eventually working his way up to become a salon owner.
🔅He emphasizes the power of relationship-building—with mentors, c...
Startup Story: Test. Sell. Build. Scale. Lessons from a Co-Founder | Dharmendra Manwani | Co-Founder & CEO, ArtistOnGo
Entrepreneur, CEO, and Co-Founder Dharmendra Manwani shares the startup journey behind ArtistOnGo, offering a real-world look at how to turn an idea into a product—through validation, iteration, and solving the right problem at the right time.
ArtistOnGo is a business in a box solution for beauty and wellness professionals empowering them with all the resources needed like space, digital storefront, wholesale purchases, payments, insurance etc to set up/operate their independent brand and business in less than 30 mins with Zero upfront investment.
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What Stylists Need to Know About Micro Salons & Suite Ownership | Kat Scott | Owner, The Rosewood Salon Co. | Business Coach, Destroy the Hairdresser
In this episode, Salon owner and business coach Kat Scott shares how she went from burned out in traditional salons to thriving as the owner of a micro salon—and what stylists need to consider before jumping into salon suites or opening a space of their own.
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KEY TAKEAWAYS:
🔅Not all independence is created equal — Kat breaks down the differences between salon suites and micro salons, explaining the mindset and pre...
From Chair to CEO: Building a Scalable Salon Team with Systems That Stick | Diane Cole Stevens | CEO & Owner | Cole Stevens Salon
In this episode, Diane Cole Stevens—CEO of Cole Stevens Salon—shares how she built a high-performing team, established white-glove systems, and grew a brand rooted in excellence, mentorship, and leadership that scales.
🚨Diane will also be a Panelist at our upcoming Beauty Business Brunch on July 27th in Washington, DC. Use this link to learn more, and join us! - https://www.eventcreate.com/e/bbb25
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KEY TAKEAWAYS:
🔅Train leaders, n...
From Dorm Room to Studio: Creative Paths in the Beauty Industry | Cameron Moore | Versatile Hairstylist | Bossybeautybooking.as.me/
Cameron Moore reveals how she turned a passion into a growing hair business—balancing school, marketing work, and a passion for empowering others through braiding and beauty.
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KEY TAKEAWAYS:
🔅Cameron taught herself how to braid during the COVID-19 lockdown and began offering services while still a college student.
🔅She utilized Instagram and word-of-mouth within her university community to attract clients and establish a strong local brand.
🔅Cameron emphasizes the importa...
The State of Customer Service: Insight from the Restaurant Industry | Daniel Samir | Seasoned DC Restaurant Operations & Customer Service Expert
Hospitality expert Daniel Samir shares what today’s customers really want, how COVID reshaped service expectations, and the lessons salon professionals can take from the restaurant world.
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KEY TAKEAWAYS:
🔅Clear communication and setting expectations upfront are critical for ensuring positive customer experiences.
🔅Over-communicate when delays or service issues arise—transparency builds trust.
🔅Soft skills like empathy, patience, and problem-solving are more important than ever in a post-COVID world.
🔅Today’s...
A Startup & Business Evolution Hair Story + Advice for Hairpreneurs, Barbers & Stylists | Jared Scott | Owner + Barber + Master Educator, His Grooming | Member, DC Board of Barbering and Cosmetology
In this episode, Jared Scott—barber, business owner, and board member—breaks down the real-life lessons from two decades in the industry, from building clientele and opening a shop to redefining what ownership can look like through micro-shop/salon suites.
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KEY TAKEAWAYS:
🔅Jared’s barbering journey began in college: While pursuing a business degree at West Chester University, Jared cut hair in dorm rooms—building both skill and clientele from day one.
🔅He mo...
