Send us a text Get ready to embark on a journey that will transform your understanding of what it truly means to be an influential figure. We promise that after tuning into this episode, you'll be equipped with essential insights into becoming a standout influencer, one who not only engages but also educates, motivates, guides, and inspires. We break down the importance of aligning your intentions with something meaningful to you and your audience and how you can craft and deliver messages that ...
Sep 13, 2023•10 min•Ep. 49
Send us a text Are you ready to embark on a thrilling journey into the heart of entrepreneurship, parenting, and personal growth? Our guest Laura Elizabeth, a seasoned hairstylist, salon owner, and education specialist, illuminates the challenging yet rewarding path of juggling motherhood and business ownership. Pregnant with her first child, Laura's perspective is as genuine as it gets, resonating with everyone from newbie parents to experienced entrepreneurs. This episode delves deeper into La...
Sep 06, 2023•54 min•Ep. 50
Send us a text What if reaching your dreams is just a matter of setting SMARTER goals? Join me, Ryan Weeden, founder and CEO of Masters of Balayage, as we break down the key elements of goal-setting. This episode is packed with useful insights on how to specify your goals, measure your progress, and ensure they are achievable. We'll also explore why your goals need to align perfectly with your life and how adding an extra touch of relevance can keep you on the right path. But, goal-setting is no...
Aug 30, 2023•12 min•Ep. 49
Send us a text Discover how personal crises can lead to profound revelations and meaningful success. Join me as I share my own journey of self-discovery, which began with a jarring epiphany during a major event. I realized, looking back, that past choices I thought were random or even aimless, were actually paving a path to my present state of self-awareness and realisation. This is a journey that could change your perspective on your own life, especially if you’ve ever felt lost or disconnected...
Aug 25, 2023•27 min•Ep. 49
Send us a text Ready to unlock the secret to business success? Allow me, Ryan Weeden, CEO of Masters of Balayage, to walk you down the path of specialization, taking cues from the likes of Amazon and Netflix. We'll dissect how these giants began by focusing on a niche and how they grew to where they are today. Together, we'll understand why starting or transforming your business to cater to a specific market is a smart move. We'll also look at how it allows for less competition, simpler marketin...
Aug 23, 2023•10 min•Ep. 48
Send us a text Parenting is tough for anyone. Mothers worldwide are praised for their strength and decision-making abilities in different aspects of parenting. What about men? They show up, listen, and love the women that raise their kids because the mothers' job is pretty much the hardest on the planet. Join your host Ryan Weeden as he welcomes a new co-host, Rob Smith to discuss men and parenting. Rob shares how he tries to find his role in being a father and be a successful business leader at...
Sep 08, 2021•26 min•Ep. 47
Send us a text We might be at different stages in our lives, but we all need to be positive despite the challenges we encounter. How do we implement that in our daily lives? Join your host Ryan Weeden as he talks with Rob Smith about instilling a positive mindset to achieve your goals. Our guest has a passion for helping and transforming people’s lives. For him, it’s the true payoff that touches him more than anything being able to shed a few words of experiences and inspiration that leads peopl...
Sep 01, 2021•30 min•Ep. 46
Send us a text Consistency has helped in building Hairbrained, an international group craft hairdressers and colorists. In this episode, we trace the origins of this success story. Ryan Weeden sits down for an interview with the co-founder of Hairbrained, Gerard Scarpaci . Gerard talks about his start in the industry, and the lessons he learned in the wake of 9-11. Listen as they discuss marketing techniques and what Gerard did to take his business to the next level. Be Bold, be Brave, be You. T...
Jul 15, 2021•30 min•Ep. 45
Send us a text There are times in life where success feels too sudden, and you start doing too many things at once that you get lost, and Imposter Syndrome settles in. That was the case for Emily Muhlbauer . She was a new mom of two when she decided to go back into hairstyling in Wyoming, and six months later, she had a full waitlist. Soon after, she was appointed as an ambassador for Masters of Balayage and quickly became Director of Education. Her whirlwind journey has had its challenges, but ...
Jul 05, 2021•27 min•Ep. 44
Send us a text Your father is probably the best role model you can ever have. Celebrate Father’s Day with your host, Ryan Weeden on how to find your inner hero so that you can be there for your children and your father. Join in the conversation to understand just how much fathers will do to bring happiness to their children. Be Bold, be Brave, be You. Thanks for you listening. -Ryan Follow us on Instagram: Masters of Balayage - www.instagram.com/mastersofbalayage Ryan Weeden - www.instagram.com/...
Jun 28, 2021•10 min•Ep. 43
Send us a text Ready for more salon drama stories? In this episode, we take aim at Yelp reviews and why they can be negatively impacting, even when the review isn’t true. Ryan Weeden sits down for an interview with Jacob Khan , hairstylist, beauty influencer and owner of Jacob K Hair. Ryan and Jacob talk about their experiences with problematic customers, bad Yelp reviews, and how to deal with these issues, including the odd voyeur or two. A great listen for people interested in the hairstylist’...
Jun 21, 2021•40 min•Ep. 42
Send us a text Think about your life right now. Is there something you are doing that pushing you towards your goal, or is it taking you away from that goal? How many times have we tried to justify our bad behavior and told ourselves it’s just one of those few things and that it’s fine and we won’t do it again? In this episode, Ryan Weeden talks about procrastination and why we need to step up, stand tall and proud, and finally decide what kind of life we want to lead. At what point do you say n...
Jun 18, 2021•14 min•Ep. 41
Send us a text When you set up for success, it is not as simple as starting today and grinding all the way to your goal. It needs proper structure and strategy, and the best way to do that is by imposing simple rules upon yourself. That way, you can stay true to your objective and not let yourself be sidelined by your everyday concerns. Ryan Weeden explains how to create a clear path towards success by eliminating overthinking, which ultimately results in procrastination. He also dives deep into...
Jun 07, 2021•20 min•Ep. 40
Send us a text The COVID-19 pandemic and the restrictions that come with it made people appreciate the importance and power of the internet today. This also opened up tons of opportunities for businesses to set up their own digital platform and cope with this enormous shift. Ryan Weeden sits down with Nina Tulio to discuss how to find the right balance between traditional face-to-face networking and modern online marketing. She dives deep into the two foundations of getting the best referrals: e...
Jun 04, 2021•49 min•Ep. 39
Send us a text You can’t grow in comfort. If you want to take it to the next level, you have to risk everything and live your truth. Where to start? Maybe you’d like to join like-minded people who all want to unleash the hero inside of them. In this episode, Ryan Weeden invites you to the MOB HERO Retreat . This event is all about hairstylists taking their businesses and lives to the next level. Are you ready to take your business and life to the next level? Then you’ve got to listen to this epi...
May 31, 2021•20 min•Ep. 38
Send us a text If the pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that going virtual can save your life. Hairdressers – and really, almost everyone else – learned this the hard way when salons shut down during the height of COVID-19. Many were quick to pivot online while others stayed stuck in the brick-and-mortar mentality and lost their primary revenue source as a result. Those who already had an online business even before the pandemic found themselves in a highly favorable position. Ryan Weeden is...
Mar 15, 2021•16 min•Ep. 37
Send us a text You won’t be a stylist your whole life. Even if you want to, there will come a time when you simply can’t. Being a social media influencer may not be for everybody, but it’s certainly one of the coolest ways for you to step away from the chair. That was the direction that Matt Beck took when he left Paul Mitchell. Starting with nothing but simple filming equipment and his incomparable skills, he founded Free Salon Education , a passion project of his that brings out online styling...
Mar 08, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 36
Send us a text Having a purpose shapes our goals, offers a sense of direction and create meaning to our life. But what does it truly mean to lead a life of purpose? Today, Ryan Weeden brings on Kelly Cardenas, the author of The 6 Indicators for Business and Life , to share the story of how he stays true to his purpose and why you should do the same. Deviating from your purpose can immediately suck out positivity from your life. How then can you lead a life of purpose and positivity? Tune in to d...
Mar 01, 2021•36 min•Ep. 35
Send us a text Stylists are, more often than not, empaths. Their acuity when it comes to emotional intelligence carries unlimited potential in making a difference in customers and even in world, but it often gets underplayed and underappreciated. For years, speaker, entrepreneur and industry thought leader, Jay Williams has dived into these potentialities that emotional intelligence brings to the beauty industry. Through his books, Leave Your Mark: The Thinking, Behavior and Skills of Great Salo...
Feb 22, 2021•57 min•Ep. 34
Send us a text Making it in the hair industry can be tough. One of the misconceptions out there is how you can't be successful without a big brand behind your back. Dan Tetreault proves this wrong, believing that hairstylists are capable of leading their own life independently. In this episode, he joins Ryan Weeden to share his entrepreneurial journey with us and how he learned about the importance of chasing what it is that makes you happy rather than the numbers. He then takes us deep into his...
Feb 15, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 33
Send us a text If you are stuck in just one phase of your life as an entrepreneur, you are doing it all wrong. Self-innovation at all levels is one attitude every business owner must possess, which allows them to pivot when things go against their plans and stretch when opportunities unfold. Sharing his own story of personal and professional growth with Ryan Weeden is Jacob Khan , the Co-founder of Fancy Hairdressers . He talks about how he continuously pursues to improve his hairdressing techni...
Feb 08, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 32
Send us a text The pandemic has given a lot of people across different industries the freedom of time that they can spend developing their skills, and hairdressers are no exception. Answering the call for quality education that can be accessed anywhere, hairdressing icon Stephen Moody launched Virtual Cut Craft , a virtual online cutting course with certification sponsored by Wella, where Stephen currently serves as the North American Education Director. He has also been the Global Education Dir...
Feb 01, 2021•55 min•Ep. 31
Send us a text You don’t have to be Morrissey’s hairdresser on fire to be successful in this business, especially in this time where we’re seeing drastic changes that can make or break your salon. The greatest names in the industry know for a fact that the secret lies in making hairdressing an experience, not just a service that people come to get and then go. It’s all about the quality of care, not the quantity of hair. In this exciting episode, Ryan Weeden gets to speak with the legend himself...
Jan 25, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 30
Send us a text The year 2020 has been rough for everybody. Nobody is exempt from what’s happening with the pandemic recession. It is crucial that we think about the future of our businesses. On today’s podcast, Ryan Weeden brings on celebrity stylists Ted Gibson and Jason Backe to talk about the salon industry's future. Ted and Jason made headlines everywhere when they reopened their LA salon, Starring By Ted Gibson , despite the state of California's mandate for personal care businesses to keep...
Jan 18, 2021•55 min•Ep. 29
Send us a text This year has been difficult for most industries, and that includes the beauty salon space. The closure in California has especially been tough for a lot of beauty salon and barbershop owners. Joining Ryan Weeden on today’s show is Gayle Fulbright , the owner of Headlines The Salon which has been named a Salon Today Top 200 Salon for thirteen years straight! Gayle gets intimate with Ryan as she talks about the challenges they’re facing during this pandemic shutdown and shares some...
Jan 11, 2021•36 min•Ep. 28
Send us a text Nothing says transformation more than the beauty industry. But beyond the physical, it’s how it makes people feel good about themselves, be more confident, and learn to embrace themselves that true transformation happens. Someone who is helping so many people achieve this transformation with beauty as a vehicle is life and business coach, mentor, and salon owner of The Network Salon , Gina Bianca . Here, she joins Ryan Weeden to talk about her journey towards becoming one of the m...
Jan 04, 2021•53 min•Ep. 27
Send us a text A lot of the things that have happened this year affected many people emotionally. Especially with the COVID pandemic where businesses have suffered or forced to close, it's taken a toll on people’s mindset, mood, and overall behavior. On today’s podcast, Ryan Weeden opens up about the emotional struggles he’s had to deal with this year and shares a mindset hack he’s been using that made an impact on his overall mood and behavior and sparked more love between him and his wife. Tun...
Dec 27, 2020•14 min•Ep. 26
Send us a text There are some great sacrifices to be made when you want to become successful. For Sherri Belanger , that was deciding to open her own salon and watch her bank account go down to almost nothing. Now, she has become a celebrity stylist and top San Diego salon owner. In this episode, Sherri talks to Ryan Weeden about her career journey, her struggles to open her salon and keeping it open, and managing now with the current COVID-19 pandemic. She shares the mindset that allows her to ...
Dec 21, 2020•33 min•Ep. 25
Send us a text 2020 is officially the year known to be the COVID year. Almost everyone in the world has felt its effects, leaving many struggling to keep afloat. Now that we’re in the month of December, can we still redeem ourselves and end this challenging year strong? Ryan Weeden’s guest believes you can. He invites Certified High-Performance Coach John Roussot to help you move forward even when life pushes you back. John talks about knowing who you are, finding your purpose, and basically sta...
Dec 14, 2020•40 min•Ep. 24
Send us a text You can’t be everything to everyone. Recognizing this, the Pulp Riot team built a business model that is laser-focused to a specific cult and spent the bulk of their efforts to build things that resonate with that niche. In just a few years, it has built itself to become the world’s fastest growing hair color brand. Overseeing the entrepreneurial aspect of the business is the creative and business-savvy David Thurston . As the company’s CEO, it has been quite a journey for David a...
Dec 11, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 23
