Thriving Stylist Podcast

It use to be that referrals and our reputation were all we had as stylists to grow our clientele, but that was ten years ago. Times have changed, and by solely using referral and word of mouth you are running a major risk of losing it all. In this episode, I’ll be revealing the strategies that you should be focusing on instead!

Maybe you’ve had some questions about the finances involved with renting a booth or owning your own salon. Like how much is it really going to cost me to go into business for myself? Am I budgeting correctly, and can I even do it? On this episode I’m going to show you how to get a grip on your finances so you can start that thriving business you’ve always wanted! Learn more at: http://brittseva.com/048 

On this episode not only am I talking about success strategies for owning (or wanting to own) a commission-based salon, but I also want to share what you can do to succeed if you plan to work at a commission-based salon. Learn more at: http://brittseva.com/047 

Over the last few weeks I have been sent many messages asking about booth rental and when is the right time to make that move. Today I am going to take you through some checklists on how to make a calculated decision on whether it is time to make that jump, and what you’ll need to do to prepare yourself for it. Learn more at: http://brittseva.com/046 

Things are always changing in our industry, and on today’s episode, I am sharing with you my predictions for 2019!  

We all want to find the balance between work, freedom and family life. Today I am talking with my friend Stacy Tuschl, and since she doesn’t work in our industry, you may be wondering why I’m bringing her on the podcast. Well, for many years Stacy owned a dance studio and she stepped away several years ago – now going into the business only once a month. You’re going to hear how she is now able to handle everything offsite and run a secondary business for herself. Stacy has since expanded to two studio locations, and is doing better than ever! I think this is a really inspiring story for salon owners who may be listening to this podcast and dreaming of not having to be behind the chair 5 days a week. Until you create the space to work on your business and not just in it, it’s not going to happen.

You may have heard that California is cracking down on misclassification of employees and independent contractors, and today I am talking about the recent Dynamex Decision and how it will affect our industry. In this episode I’ll be discussing what is expected of us as stylists and or salon owners, and what we must consider in order to run and operate our businesses legally.  

Whether you are a salon owner or a stylist, commissioned or not, there are success destroyers that will affect everyone trying to build a business. In today’s episode, I’m going to share with you 5 of the big ones to watch for and what you can do to avoid them!

Are you thinking of going “all in” as a wedding stylist? If you are, what are things that you need to know to do it? In this episode I’m revealing how to start building a successful team and business that will eventually allow you to step away from behind the chair of your salon, all while creating opportunities for other up and coming bridal stylists. Learn more at: http://brittseva.com/041 

We are living in this amazing era in digital marketing where anything is possible, and it is allowing us to truly be a self-made success. However, as humans we are designed to want more and today I am going more in depth as a follow up to my recent episode, Finding Your “What's Next?” Learn more at: http://brittseva.com/040 

Marketing strategies are not created equal, and I see so many salon owners spinning their wheels when it comes to promoting their services. With so many different ways to do this, how do we know what works and what doesn’t? In this episode I’ll be sharing both the active and passive marketing strategies available, and revealing the pros and cons of each so you can make the best decisions for your business.

Having difficult conversations with your styling team or salon owner is hard, but they don’t have to be. Ultimately we all want the same result, and in today’s episode I’m sharing tips and tricks that will allow you to communicate in the most effective way with your co-workers. Learn more at: http://brittseva.com/038 

Are you looking to build the perfect salon team, but you’re not sure how to do it or where to even start? In today’s episode I’ll be sharing tips and strategies for creating a team and culture in your salon, because when your dream team that fits in line with your culture you’ll be well on your way to success. Learn more at: http://brittseva.com/037 

Why is it that some people become really successful, yet so why many more people do not reach their potential? It’s all about the stories we’re telling ourselves, and in this episode I’ll share how you can change yours at any time so that you can reach any goal that you desire. Learn more at: http://brittseva.com/036 

Looking to outsource your social media, but you’re not sure how to go about doing this? Don’t worry, because in this episode I’m sharing my 7 steps to outsourcing social media that will help point you in the right direction! Learn more at: http://brittseva.com/035 

Confession: this is probably one of my favorite episodes I’ve ever recorded, and I’m so excited to share it with you! Today I’m speaking with my good friend Mel Abraham, someone who has helped me tremendously in my life (both personally and professionally). I asked Mel to come on this week to talk about his four keystone relationships that every entrepreneur should have. When he originally shared these with me, I just knew I had to have him on the podcast to give them to you too!  

Today I am answering an email I received from a new salon owner about the struggles she faces, and I know that all you new salon owners can relate to these ones. We’ll look at how to see these common struggles coming, face them and then navigate through the challenges. In this episode I’ll be revealing how you can move through your struggles, with a clear direction and vision in mind.

Have you ever been on the cusp of a really big business decision, and wondered if you made the right choice? Maybe you’re thinking of leaving your salon and opening your own space, thinking of becoming an educator or even leaving the industry all together? Are you wondering if you’re just being impulsive, or if you’re trusting your own intuition? On today’s show I’m excited to bring you my “real life” best friend, and my go-to business and life guru, and she’s going to share her secrets with us! Emily Aarons is an intuitive healer and clarity coach who helps others soulfully scale their businesses. Stay tuned to the end of the episode, where Emily has a real treat for us and a resource that you will be able to go back and use to any time you’d like!

We should always be striving for more, and today I wanted to dedicate this episode to helping you find out “what’s next” for you in this industry.  

In this episode we are talking all things social media and we’re going to get your social media game in check! I’ll be talking about how you can analyze your strategy, figure out where your failures are and then strive for maximum engagement and value.