Greg is the guy behind several multi-million followed hair Instagram accounts and creator of styleartists.com education. He has seen thousands of hair videos...find out what are the most important elements of creating a quality hair video. Find us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/salonrepublic/ www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor/ Subscribe to our Youtube channel! or THG vlog site! www.youtube.com/c/thehairgame www.salonrepublic.com/thehairgame/
May 27, 2019•1 hr 10 min
Global Artist and salon owner George Garcia and @loveerictaylor discuss hustle, fundamentals, and patience in achieving your goals. Find us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/salonrepublic/ www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor/ Subscribe to our Youtube channel! or THG vlog site! www.youtube.com/c/thehairgame www.salonrepublic.com/thehairgame/
May 20, 2019•35 min
Adina Doss, indie stylist & member of @redken Global Artistic Squad explains the importance of retail, when going Indie is right for you, & much more! Find us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/salonrepublic/ www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor/ Subscribe to our Youtube channel! or THG vlog site! www.youtube.com/c/thehairgame www.salonrepublic.com/thehairgame/
May 13, 2019•49 min
Award-winning barber and founder of @victorybarbers Matty Conrad shares some history of barbering and what it takes to get men to care about their hair! To enter Matty’s giveaway- -Listen to this episode and post a video on your IG stories/feed about what you liked most about it. -And Tag @mattyconrad, @loveerictaylor and #thehairgamepodcast so we can find you. We will choose the best video and announce the winner on May 27th on all of our IG channels and that day’s podcast....
May 06, 2019•56 min
Professional Photographer & Filmmaker Eric Eyo-Ita discusses how & what to do if you have lost your creative spark. We also hear his take on photography & Instagram topics if he were a hairdresser. Find us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/salonrepublic/ www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor/ Subscribe to our Youtube channel! or THG vlog site! www.youtube.com/c/thehairgame www.salonrepublic.com/thehairgame/
Apr 29, 2019•58 min
Olivia Smalley @omgartistry is back for another Insta-geek conversation. She tells us MORE of her Instagram hacks, why IGTV is a goldmine, and more digital marketing amazingness. Find us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/salonrepublic/ www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor/ Subscribe to our Youtube channel! or THG vlog site! www.youtube.com/c/thehairgame www.salonrepublic.com/thehairgame/
Apr 22, 2019•48 min
Global educator and founder of @summitsalon Consulting Agency Michael Cole stays on the leading edge of digital technology as it relates to the beauty professional. He explains how looking at social media as a client experience improves your strategies and effectiveness online. Find us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/salonrepublic/ www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor/ Subscribe to our Youtube channel! or THG vlog site! www.youtube.com/c/thehairgame www.salonrepublic.com/thehairgame/...
Apr 15, 2019•1 hr 2 min
Global Redken Artist Veronica Ridge gets into the life of a hair educator and the challenges it creates, as well as the mistakes they make. She also discusses how hairdressers are 'wearing more hats' and the challenges of raising your prices. Find us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/salonrepublic/ www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor/ Subscribe to our Youtube channel! or THG vlog site! www.youtube.com/c/thehairgame www.salonrepublic.com/thehairgame/
Apr 08, 2019•37 min
Hairbrained CEO and Hb Conversations podcast host Gordon Miller @gordonm raps with @loveerictaylor about the state of education in the beauty industry and the influence of social media on hairstylists and their work. Find us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/salonrepublic/ www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor/ Subscribe to our Youtube channel! or THG vlog site! www.youtube.com/c/thehairgame www.salonrepublic.com/thehairgame/
Apr 01, 2019•55 min
Riawna Capri and Nikki Lee, owners of @ninezeroone Salon, @901academy, and @beautycoach_com share crucial advice on what it takes to create successful joint business ventures. They also share tips on how to manage people and your clientele. Find us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/salonrepublic/ www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor/ Subscribe to our Youtube channel! or THG vlog site! www.youtube.com/c/thehairgame www.salonrepublic.com/thehairgame/
Mar 25, 2019•1 hr 2 min
Time for Part 2! In Ep. 47 we went deep into how to use Instagram with “The Don” of social media. Don Godfrey @fiidnt, Instagram guru and the guy behind some of the most popular Instagram beauty accounts gives us another next-level dive into how to use IG more effectively. Find us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/salonrepublic/ www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor/ Subscribe to our Youtube channel! or THG vlog site! www.youtube.com/c/thehairgame www.salonrepublic.com/thehairgame/...
Mar 18, 2019•1 hr 2 min
TV Host and hairdresser Tabatha Coffey gets down to the details and lays out what hairdressers & salons are doing wrong, the vital importance of customer service, and how to take the emotion out of your business for a fresh perspective. Plus, a segment on a wonderful volunteer program. Find us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/salonrepublic/ www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor/ Subscribe to our Youtube channel! or THG vlog site! www.youtube.com/c/thehairgame www.salonrepublic.com/thehairgame/...
Mar 11, 2019•51 min
Multiple NAHA and global award-winner @cbensonhair talks about the importance and benefits of competing in award shows. He also goes into the incredibly involved process of entering a hair competition. Find us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/salonrepublic/ www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor/ Subscribe to our Youtube channel! or THG vlog site! www.youtube.com/c/thehairgame www.salonrepublic.com/thehairgame/
Mar 04, 2019•38 min
Dubbed the 'King of Waves', Mustafa Avci took an interest in old Hollywood glam styling and created a look that is now uniquely his. He also shares how he built upon his style with multi-brand sponsorships and his own line of styling tools. Find us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/salonrepublic/ www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor/ Subscribe to our Youtube channel! or THG vlog site! www.youtube.com/c/thehairgame www.salonrepublic.com/thehairgame/
Feb 25, 2019•35 min
Barbershopconnect.com (and later @barbershopconnect on IG) became THE place for barbers to build a community online. The man behind it, Lee Resnick, tells us the story of how an ex-rapper from Long Island built the largest barbering community in the world. Find us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/salonrepublic/ www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor/ Subscribe to our Youtube channel or THG vlog site! www.youtube.com/channel/UCroeKASK16sWJnEeGplY-Ng salonrepublic.com/thehairgame/ Find us on Instagram: w...
Feb 18, 2019•57 min
Rebecca Taylor @rebeccataylorhair is an award-winning colorist and ambassador to multiple brands, as well as a founder of Hairstylist Education Forum. Eric and the students get into many great topics with her, including what to do when you don't feel authentic for social media. Find us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/salonrepublic/ www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor/ Subscribe to our Youtube channel or THG vlog site! www.youtube.com/channel/UCroeKASK16sWJnEeGplY-Ng salonrepublic.com/thehairgame/...
Feb 11, 2019•1 hr 20 min
The creator of behindthechair.com & @behindthechair_com Mary Rector-Gable gives insights into key aspects of running a successful business. We hear the story of her nearly losing it all, as well as how you can get noticed by BTC on your social media. Find us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/salonrepublic/ www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor/ Subscribe to our Youtube channel or THG vlog site! www.youtube.com/channel/UCroeKASK16sWJnEeGplY-Ng salonrepublic.com/thehairgame/...
Feb 04, 2019•1 hr 8 min
@loveerictaylor sits down with award winning colorist and Redken brand ambassador Cassandra McGlaughlin, aka @cassandraplatinum. She gives lots of great advice on pricing your services, as well as strategies on building your business and avoiding difficult situations with clients. Find us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/salonrepublic/ www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor/ Subscribe to our Youtube channel or THG vlog site! www.youtube.com/channel/UCroeKASK16sWJnEeGplY-Ng salonrepublic.com/thehairgame...
Jan 28, 2019•49 min
@loveerictaylor talks to @johnmaly about his new book “A Beautiful Business: The Maly’s Story”. We talk about how he went from 0 to 130 stores and $2 million to $200 million in sales over 18 years as well as the untold history of our industry in general. Find us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/salonrepublic/ www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor/ Subscribe to our Youtube channel or THG vlog site! www.youtube.com/channel/UCroeKASK16sWJnEeGplY-Ng salonrepublic.com/thehairgame/
Jan 21, 2019•49 min
@loveerictaylor and @dasibstudio trip their way through the bizarre history of hair, hair trivia and hair facts that you’ve (probably) never heard before. Find us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/salonrepublic/ www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor/ Subscribe to our Youtube channel or THG vlog site! www.youtube.com/channel/UCroeKASK16sWJnEeGplY-Ng salonrepublic.com/thehairgame/
Jan 14, 2019•49 min
The new ABC rule in California has thrown the salon industry on its head. Find out why and how to navigate it in this conversation with Employment Attorney Jason Ross. rossj@higgslaw.com 619-595-4249 Find us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/salonrepublic/ www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor/ Subscribe to our Youtube channel or THG vlog site! www.youtube.com/channel/UCroeKASK16sWJnEeGplY-Ng salonrepublic.com/thehairgame/
Jan 07, 2019•1 hr 1 min
While @loveerictaylor is having fun at the @SalonRepublic holiday party, Julz @JulzCoda and Liz @shearhands of @beyondbeautyschool take the mic and get the best Client Confession stories from the beauty pros. Find us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/salonrepublic/ www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor/ Subscribe to our Youtube channel or THG vlog site! www.youtube.com/channel/UCroeKASK16sWJnEeGplY-Ng salonrepublic.com/thehairgame/
Dec 31, 2018•58 min
In this rerelease of episode 7, Eric speaks with Nina Kovner of Passionsquared. Nina is the preeminent life and business coach for professionals in our industry. Find us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/salonrepublic/ www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor/ Subscribe to our Youtube channel or THG vlog site! www.youtube.com/channel/UCroeKASK16sWJnEeGplY-Ng salonrepublic.com/thehairgame/
Dec 24, 2018•53 min
Eric talks to @hairbykaseyoh about how the east coast punk-rocker got herself to the worldwide stage teaching others the art of creative color, and what she’s doing now that she’s there. Find us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/salonrepublic/ www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor/ Subscribe to our Youtube channel or THG vlog site! www.youtube.com/channel/UCroeKASK16sWJnEeGplY-Ng salonrepublic.com/thehairgame/
Dec 17, 2018•25 min
Eric sits down with Luis Fontanez @lOudabarber to discuss his rough upbringing, what made him focus his life, how he started doing hair, building his Instagram, where he sees the future of barbering and a lot more! Find us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/salonrepublic/ www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor/ Subscribe to our Youtube channel or THG vlog site! www.youtube.com/channel/UCroeKASK16sWJnEeGplY-Ng salonrepublic.com/thehairgame/
Dec 10, 2018•48 min
At the Modern Salon Digital Summit after party, Salon Republic's social media coordinator Donovan set up a hair horror story "confessional" and invited attendees to come in and give us their worst experiences as a stylist. Find us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/salonrepublic/ www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor/ Subscribe to our Youtube channel or THG vlog site! www.youtube.com/channel/UCroeKASK16sWJnEeGplY-Ng salonrepublic.com/thehairgame/
Dec 03, 2018•1 hr 9 min
Olivia Smalley @omgartistry tells us her best Instagram hacks, why video and LIVE are so important, why we shouldn’t ignore Facebook, and more digital marketing amazingness. Find us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/salonrepublic/ www.instagram.com/4erictaylor/ Subscribe to our Youtube channel or THG vlog site! www.youtube.com/channel/UCroeKASK16sWJnEeGplY-Ng salonrepublic.com/thehairgame/
Nov 26, 2018•47 min
I sat down with Elevate Hair founder Tatum Neill (of the Neill Corp family) to discuss the current state of beauty product distribution, the struggle with retailing, the hardest part of running a commission salon and the massive potential of the hairdressing community. Find us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/salonrepublic/ www.instagram.com/4erictaylor/ Subscribe to our Youtube channel or THG vlog site! www.youtube.com/channel/UCroeKASK16sWJnEeGplY-Ng salonrepublic.com/thehairgame/...
Nov 19, 2018•25 min
Eric opened the modern salon digital summit in LA with a panel discussion on personal branding with Nikki Lee, Riawna Capri, Jamie Dana and Alle Fister. After listening, you should have a better idea how to craft your image to improve your business in the salon. Find us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/salonrepublic/ www.instagram.com/4erictaylor/ Subscribe to our Youtube channel or THG vlog site! www.youtube.com/channel/UCroeKASK16sWJnEeGplY-Ng salonrepublic.com/thehairgame/...
Nov 12, 2018•54 min
Donovan and I hit the streets of Hollywood (right during the Latin American Music Awards) to ask random people on the street how they search for hairstylists. Where should you be putting your time and effort to market yourself? Find us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/salonrepublic/ www.instagram.com/4erictaylor/ Subscribe to our Youtube channel or THG vlog site! www.youtube.com/channel/UCroeKASK16sWJnEeGplY-Ng salonrepublic.com/thehairgame/
Nov 05, 2018•29 min