Thriving Stylist Podcast

The landscape of education in our industry has changed dramatically since I started my business, and in this second part of our Educator Series, I want to talk about becoming an independent educator. You’ll not only get the scoop on what it really means to become an independent educator today, but I’ll be sharing my own experiences as one, the best ways to set yourself up for success once you’ve decided to make the leap, how to choose the right brand to represent - plus so much more! If you’re not already following us on Instagram, @thrivingstylisttribe, 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: http://thrivingstylisttribe.com/podcast/091 

As this industry elevates, the opportunities for you and your career are growing fast. Whether you want to be an educator, a service provider, or be in sales, there are so many different paths you can explore. Today in the first of a two-part series where I am going to be diving deep into what all this can mean for you as a stylist in this industry. So, are you ready to see what happens when you maximize your experience as a brand educator? Let’s go! If you’re not already following us on Instagram, @thrivingstylisttribe, 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: http://thrivingstylisttribe.com/podcast/090 

If you’ve been listening to me for some time now, you’ve heard me talk all about the magic of white space. Even if you have no idea what this is, don’t worry! In this episode I’ll be diving deep into the concept of white space, and revealing just why it’s so important for you to create it in your own life. Trust me, it will literally change the direction of your life once you’re able to think with the kind of clarity I discuss today! If you’re not already following us on Instagram, @thrivingstylisttribe, 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://www.thrivingstylisttribe.com/podcast/089 

If you’ve been in this industry for any amount of time, you probably have experienced a copycat stylist that is looking to sabotage your business. So today I wanted to dedicate an episode to all the hairstylists out there that have ever felt threatened by other stylists, and I’m going to walk you through that fear. Most importantly, I’ll be giving you the strategies for handling the copycats so that you’re prepared for any situation that you will face! If this episode resonated with you, let me know. Take a screenshot and tag me, @brittseva, because I’d love to hear your feedback!

Whether you’re a salon owner or a stylist, you’re going to find this episode extremely beneficial, because I’ll be breaking down the goals and expectations that should be set for both sides. After listening to what I have to say today you’ll see why there’s often dysfunction between both parties, but there really doesn’t have to be! If this episode resonated with you, let me know. Take a screenshot and tag me, @brittseva, because I’d love to hear your feedback! Learn more at: http://thrivingstylisttribe.com/podcast/087 

Are you thinking about opening your own salon? Maybe it’s your dream, but you haven’t quite pulled the trigger yet? In today’s episode I’m revealing what it looks like to open your own salon, but full disclaimer: I won’t be talking about the 10 steps to opening your salon. This will be more about opening your mind to the possibilities, and what it would actually look like for you if you do choose to become a salon owner. Most importantly, I want you to do your own research in all the right areas, if you are going to make this very big step in your career! If this episode resonated with you, let me know. Take a screenshot and tag me, @brittseva, because I’d love to hear your feedback! Learn more at: https://thethrivingstylist.com/podcast/086

Did you ever wish they told you what would happen after you graduated cosmetology school? Sure you learn a lot while you are there, but trust me, there is so much more to it! Today I am going share the things that I wish I knew when I was going to cosmetology school (and when I finished it!) that would have helped my business to thrive even more quickly. If this episode resonated with you, let me know. Take a screenshot and tag me, @brittseva, because I’d love to hear your feedback! Learn more at: http://thrivingstylisttribe.com/podcast/085 

I recently had a listener of the podcast reach out and ask a burning question about being locked in to a non-compete clause, and what that means for her and her professional career. So I thought today I would dive deep into this topic and give you all the real deal on non-competes, contracts and licenses! If this episode resonated with you, let me know. Take a screenshot and tag me on Instagram, @brittseva, because I’d love to hear your feedback!  

I’m back today with another really fun book breakdown and review! In this episode I am diving deep into The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups by Daniel Coyle. This book is stellar and I’m not exaggerating when I say it has been a total gamer changer for me. The pressure to be an incredible leader is higher than ever, so you’ll need to show up as a true leader in your business. To help us do that, I’m breaking down the three main points from this book, and I look forward to hearing how implementing these strategies helps you too! If this episode resonated with you, let me know. Take a screenshot and tag me, @brittseva, because I’d love to hear your feedback! Learn more at: http://thrivingstylisttribe.com/podcast/083 

Are you working a passion business or a hobby business? How do you even know which one you have? For today’s episode my purpose is to help you acknowledge what you have, what you want, and how to get to there! I’ll be giving you a quiz, along with what to look for to answer these questions. So are you ready to geek out with me on this stuff? Let’s go! If this episode resonated with you, let me know. Take a screenshot and tag me, @brittseva, because I’d love to hear your feedback! Learn more at: http://thrivingstylisttribe.com/podcast/082 

Today we’re doing something different on the podcast, and I think you’re going to love it! I’m pulling back the curtain and sharing with you a little behind-the-scenes of a conversation that I had with my amazing friend, Rachel Perry. Rachel is an accountability and goal achievement coach, and we talk all things productivity, mom guilt, overwhelm and more!  If this episode resonated with you, let us know. Take a screenshot and tag both us in, @brittseva and @rachelaperry, because we’d love to hear your feedback!

We all have to deal with emotional feelings around money that are setting us back in business, whether you realize it or not. Today I am talking about structural shifts around money, and taking you through the 7 top mistakes that stylists and salon owners are making today!

It blows my mind to hear some of the big myths that exist today with social media, and the mistakes I see entrepreneurs making online because of them. Today I’m going to be sharing the 7 biggest myths and mistakes I see (plus a bonus one or two!), and I’ll explain how you can avoid them in order to use online platforms to build and grow your business.

In your professional and personal life, you’ve most likely faced judgment from others. Would you like to be more confident and empowered in these situations? My special guest today is my good friend Rachel Luna, and we go down a lot of rabbit holes in this one! Rachel is a life and confidence coach and she shares her personal journey into coaching, the lessons she’s learned over the years and the many ways she helps other women succeed in business and life! Learn more at: https://www.thrivingstylisttribe.com/podcast/077 

You are in for a real treat today, as my guest on the podcast is the one and only Gina Bianca! Gina is the owner of not one, but two salons (at the age of 27!) and she is also an incredibly accomplished stylist herself and educator. Yet she is still so humble, and it’s been a long time since I’ve met someone like Gina who is so aligned with my views on the industry and where it should be heading. I know you’re going to love this conversation with her as much as I did! If you’re in Thrivers Society, I have a secret bonus for you that’s now loaded into your membership portal. You’ll be getting a 3-min clip where Gina talks about the power of video marketing on social media, why she decided to create two Instagram accounts and how this changed the way she attracts her target market. Head over to http://www.thriverssociety.com/ right now and log in for your bonus clip! Learn more at: https://www.thrivingstylisttribe.com/podcast/076 

Have you ever said, “I just need a break?” If so, what I have to share today can help. I’m talking about the four R’s that you have to push through in order to make progress in your life and business. In this episode I am going to identify how you may be using temporary solutions instead of permanent problems, and uncover how this cycle will continue if you don’t learn to work through what you’re resisting. Learn more at: https://www.thrivingstylisttribe.com/podcast/075 

Today I’m tackling a topic you’ve been asking me to talk about for a long time now. Having tough conversations with clients can be very difficult, not to mention awkward. In this episode I’ll be providing you with not only the tools you’ll need, but the exact wording I would use to handle four common situations that hair stylists will face! Have a question that you’d like answered? Tag me, @brittseva, on your Instagram Stories and I’ll do my very best to get you the answers you are looking for! Learn more at: https://www.thrivingstylisttribe.com/podcast/074 

Today’s special episode features my good friend Colin Boyd. Colin is part of the same mastermind group that I’m in, and he’s been incredibly influential in the way that I educate and teach all of my information. In fact, I consider Colin to be one of my secret weapons! In this episode you’ll hear him talk about how to be a more effective salon leader and educator, as well as the ways that you can spread your big powerful message to others. 

I have a confession…I’m a book-reading addict, and in this episode I’m going to do something a bit different around this fact. Recently I read a book that had a profound impact on me called The One Thing, by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan, and today I’m going to break it down for you. You’ll hear me highlight the key points and what I took from the book, and if you enjoy me doing this type of episode and want to hear more like it, please let me know, share it and add it to your Instagram Stories! Learn more at: https://www.thrivingstylisttribe.com/podcast/072  

There are a lot of misconceptions about the two different models of commission-based stylist and booth rental stylist, and today I am going to help you decide which one is better for YOU. As you’ll hear, it really all comes back to what you want and what are your ultimate goals in this industry. Learn more at: https://www.thrivingstylisttribe.com/podcast/071