169 The Key to Creating a Productive and Profitable Salon Culture

Over the last few days, I’ve released three short videos (each less than 20 minutes) about creating a productive and profitable salon culture, and I’ve repurposed that video content for this podcast episode.  Working in the salon industry is an exciting journey that can be broken down into three broad stages, each of which comes with its own problems and its own solutions. Getting the doors of your business open is just the first step, and it’s so important to be prepared for what comes next!  Whether you are just starting out with your first salon or you’ve been in business for a while, this episode is full of insights from my experience in the salon industry that will be useful for any stage of your journey!    In this Episode: [03:17] Stage one: opening a business.   [04:11] My first experience of opening a salon.  [05:39] The day that signalled a turning point in my business.  [09:13] One of the most important roles of a business leader.  [10:38] Why the commonly held “build it and they will come” belief is false.  [12:57] Stage two: building a sustainable business [15:13] The key factor that separates successful people from unsuccessful ones. [15:37] A story that highlights the importance of paying attention to the finer details. [18:25] The four categories of hairstylists that can be found in most salons.  [20:32] What it takes to be a Super Stylist.  [22:55] Stage three: building a scalable business.   [25:11] The 6 Key Performance Indicators that you should be focusing on to maximize productivity in your salon. [27:57] An example of how you can transform your business by changing your mindset.   [29:40] The biggest challenge that salons across the world are facing today and advice for how to overcome it.   [36:26] How to make your next year better than the last!    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.  I also love to hear what’s been helpful and what you love about the podcast! Just click here to review, scroll to the bottom, tap “Ratings and Reviews” tap to rate with 5 stars and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favourite part of the podcast is. Thank you for your support! Until next time! Antony   Links and Resources: Grow My Salon Business  Free 3-part video series - www.growmysalonbusiness.com/threevideos An Invitation to Super Stylist - www.growmysalonbusiness.com/ssinvite Website | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok |