We caught up with @presleypoe again to finish our conversation about the realities of running your own traditional salon. We also get into the value of in-person education and her daily mantras for staying focused and successful. This Week's Topics: • Lessons learned operating her own salon • Hiring her partner to manage her salon • The experience of being an independent educator • The value of virtual vs in-person edu • Being methodical and intentional in everything • Developing boundaries with...
Nov 14, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 271
We've taken clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode and put them together here! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. We caught up with @presleypoe again to finish our conversation about the realities of running your own traditional salon. We also get into the value of in-person education and her daily mantras for staying focused and successful. This Week's Topics: • Lessons learned operating her own salon • Hiring her partner to manage he...
Nov 14, 2022•11 min
CEO of @GlossGenius Danielle Cohen-Shohet literally helped build the technology that assists indie beauty pros, teaching herself computer coding in 6 months to get the app up and running. We get into helpful topics such as scaling up your business and the future of the beauty industry. This Week's Topics: • Started doing makeup while in college for finance • How she came up with the name Gloss Genius • Scaling up her business and product • Future of the industry • Strategy and advice for busines...
Nov 07, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 270
We've taken clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode and put them together here! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. CEO of @GlossGenius Danielle Cohen-Shohet literally helped build the technology that assists indie beauty pros, teaching herself computer coding in 6 months to get the app up and running. We get into helpful topics such as scaling up your business and the future of the beauty industry. This Week's Topics: • Started doing ma...
Nov 07, 2022•14 min
Happy Halloween! We've taken some of the best hair horror stories from our guests and put them together for a spooktacular treat. Listen in.... if you dare! Thanks to the following guests in this episode: @jacobhkhan @heatherchapmanhair @thebenmollinproject @kiyahwright1 @theplatinumgiraffe Have you left a review for The Hair Game Podcast yet? October's Pod Loot winner won @jamiedanahairstylist 'Social Stylist' Plan - valued at over $400! To enter, just leave a review on the Apple podcasts app o...
Oct 31, 2022•36 min•Ep. 269
Mom, Salon Owner, Educator, and CEO of @lacedhairextensions Lacy Gadegaard-West felt a true feeling of confidence when she wore extensions for the first time. This led to a passion for changing women's lives and starting @lacedhairfoundation to uplift those in their fight against hair loss challenges. We discuss it all with Lacy! This Week's Topics: • Getting her start at the Bellagio Las Vegas • Getting into extensions due to her fine hair • Starting an entire business based on extensions • Fin...
Oct 24, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 268
We've taken clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode and put them together here! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Mom, Salon Owner, Educator, and CEO of @lacedhairextensions Lacy Gadegaard-West felt a true feeling of confidence when she wore extensions for the first time. This led to a passion for changing women's lives and starting @lacedhairfoundation to uplift those in their fight against hair loss challenges. We discuss it all with...
Oct 24, 2022•11 min
Esthetician, Educator, and Beauty Biz Coach @CrystalNgoziCoaching shares with us effective marketing strategies and techniques if you struggle with putting yourself 'out there'. We also discuss pricing - how to stay competitive in your market and raise prices while keeping your clients. Have you left a review for The Hair Game Podcast yet? October's Pod Loot winner won @jamiedanahairstylist 'Social Stylist' Plan - valued at over $400! To enter, just leave a review on the Apple podcasts app or iT...
Oct 17, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 267
We've taken clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode and put them together here! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Esthetician, Educator, and Beauty Biz Coach @CrystalNgoziCoaching shares with us effective marketing strategies and techniques if you struggle with putting yourself 'out there'. We also discuss pricing - how to stay competitive in your market and raise prices while keeping your clients. Have you left a review for The Hair G...
Oct 17, 2022•15 min
We continue with Marquetta this week and get into the details of her business: how she started it and why, her principles that guide her, and the inspiration behind it. We also have our first Hair Horror Story that ended with a trip to the hospital!! This week's topics: • How making her mom's wig fighting cancer started her business • Starting the American Wig Association • Principles of success: never giving up • Who is inspiring her in the industry • Her hair horror story Have you left a revie...
Oct 10, 2022•40 min•Ep. 266
We've taken clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode and put them together here! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. We continue with Marquetta this week and get into the details of her business: how she started it and why, her principles that guide her, and the inspiration behind it. We also have our first Hair Horror Story that ended with a trip to the hospital!! This week's topics: • How making her mom's wig fighting cancer started her...
Oct 10, 2022•10 min
Wig educator, entrepreneur, and founder of the @americanwigassociation - Marquetta Breslin @marquettabreslin has been helping people learn to make lace wigs nearly 20 years. She shares her journey to hair, which included taking care of her siblings while both of her parents struggled with drug addiction. This week's topics: • Living with parents who struggled with addiction • Entering the Armed Forces and braiding hair • Starting a company with braiding education • Embracing the digital evolutio...
Oct 03, 2022•37 min•Ep. 265
We've taken clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode and put them together here! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Wig educator, entrepreneur, and founder of the @americanwigassociation - Marquetta Breslin @marquettabreslin has been helping people learn to make lace wigs nearly 20 years. She shares her journey to hair, which included taking care of her siblings while both of her parents struggled with drug addiction. This week's topics:...
Oct 03, 2022•11 min
Tim Ummel, founder & CEO of Give Virtual Care joins us to discuss an amazing membership service that saves hairdressers time & money when it comes to health care....all from your phone. From doctor's visits (including mental health services) to ordering prescriptions, virtual care can fill in a lot of the gaps of traditional health insurance for just $30 a month. Learn more about GVC health here: https://www.givevirtualcare.com/ Join the Pro Beauty Federation and get 20% off your monthly...
Sep 26, 2022•33 min•Ep. 264
We've taken clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode and put them together here! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Tim Ummel, founder & CEO of Give Virtual Care joins us to discuss an amazing membership service that saves hairdressers time & money when it comes to health care....all from your phone. From doctor's visits (including mental health services) to ordering prescriptions, virtual care can fill in a lot of the gaps of tr...
Sep 26, 2022•10 min
Charli Boell shares the incredible journey of finding themselves through hair. After giving a client a haircut they truly felt themselves in, Charli realized it was time to face her own feelings and begin the process of showing the world her true self. We discuss the challenges and realities of such a drastic change in the middle of a career, and how it has affected their client-base as well as opportunities. This Week's Topics: • Starting cutting other skateboarders hair at 9 years old • starti...
Sep 19, 2022•55 min
We've taken clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode and put them together here! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Charli Boell shares the incredible journey of finding themselves through hair. After giving a client a haircut they truly felt themselves in, Charli realized it was time to face her own feelings and begin the process of showing the world her true self. We discuss the challenges and realities of such a drastic change in the ...
Sep 19, 2022•15 min
Sean Ralston @seanscutshair was leading a comfortable life being a restaurant manager as a young adult.... but he realized he wanted a more creative career with room to grow. We discuss his journey towards opening his own shop, his work as an educator on YouTube, and more! This Week's Topics: • His switch from restaurant manager to barber • Opening his own shop after two years in the industry • Starting on YouTube and joining edu channel tomb45 • Finding quality barbers for his shop in a small t...
Sep 12, 2022•52 min•Ep. 262
We've taken clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode and put them together here! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Sean Ralston @seanscutshair was leading a comfortable life being a restaurant manager as a young adult.... but he realized he wanted a more creative career with room to grow. We discuss his journey towards opening his own shop, his work as an educator on YouTube, and more! This Week's Topics: • His switch from restaurant ma...
Sep 12, 2022•12 min
Haircutting expert and educator @danieljosephmuldoon chose to focus on his technique and reputation to become successful. We discuss the progression of his career and his decision to become a career educator. This week's topics: • Following in father’s footsteps to be a hairdresser • His experience at Sassoon academy in LA • Working behind the chair for 6 months, then returning to the academy to teach • Starting his private education ‘Knowledge Destroys Fear’ • Getting back into independent educ...
Sep 05, 2022•51 min•Ep. 261
We've taken clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode and put them together here! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Haircutting expert and educator @danieljosephmuldoon chose to focus on his technique and reputation to become successful. We discuss the progression of his career and his decision to become a career educator. This week's topics: • Following in father’s footsteps to be a hairdresser • His experience at Sassoon academy in LA ...
Sep 05, 2022•13 min
NAHA '22 Finalist and multiple award-winner Brendnetta Ashley @edgybgirl has spent 19 years in the industry and shares why winning is the journey - not the trophy. We discuss the creative process and how to stay positive and focused regarding your career. This Week's Topics: • Being in the industry 19 years and trusting the process • Discussion of Instagram likes & views: do they matter? • The creative process for editorial shoots • The worry about burnout and losing inspiration • The effect...
Aug 29, 2022•48 min•Ep. 260
We've taken clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode and put them together here! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. NAHA '22 Finalist and multiple award-winner Brendnetta Ashley @edgybgirl has spent 19 years in the industry and shares why winning is the journey - not the trophy. We discuss the creative process and how to stay positive and focused regarding your career. This Week's Topics: • Being in the industry 19 years and trusting the...
Aug 29, 2022•16 min
Hairdresser, salon owner, entrepreneur.... Leche is incredibly driven and motivated to succeed yet always focused on lifting others up first. He shares the core principles guiding his career as well as his daily strategy for being productive. This Week's Topics: • His shop in DTLA and the experience they strive for • Raising prices • Starting his product line SALIQ • His org strategy for the day • HIs inspirations in the industry and core principles Have you left a review for The Hair Game Podca...
Aug 22, 2022•53 min•Ep. 259
Hairdresser, salon owner, entrepreneur.... Leche is incredibly driven and motivated to succeed yet always focused on lifting others up first. He shares the core principles guiding his career as well as his daily strategy for being productive. This Week's Topics: • His shop in DTLA and the experience they strive for • Raising prices • Starting his product line SALIQ • His org strategy for the day • HIs inspirations in the industry and core principles Have you left a review for The Hair Game Podca...
Aug 22, 2022•17 min
Men's grooming expert and award-winning barber @mattyconrad joined us again at ISSE and we had some great discussions on how to find your client's true style, industry trends, and what's more important: the service or the experience. This Week's Topics: • Trends and phases • Authenticity • Becoming the beard expert • Lack of grooming knowledge from clients • Being observant and finding the client’s style • The importance of the haircut vs the client’s experience Have you left a review for The Ha...
Aug 15, 2022•55 min•Ep. 258
We've taken clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode and put them together here! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Men's grooming expert and award-winning barber @mattyconrad joined us again at ISSE and we had some great discussions on how to find your client's true style, industry trends, and what's more important: the service or the experience. This Week's Topics: • Trends and phases • Authenticity • Becoming the beard expert • Lack o...
Aug 15, 2022•13 min
Kristy Underwood, Executive Officer of the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology @cabarbercosmo, joins us this week to give a look at how the board operates, their role in licensing and enforcement, and how you can get involved in shaping the rules & regulations of our industry. This week's topics: • Realizing hairdressers thought state board was their advocate during COVID • How the board of cosmo is composed & how it works • SB 803 - The elimination of the practical exam and ot...
Aug 08, 2022•54 min•Ep. 257
We've taken clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode and put them together here! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Kristy Underwood, Executive Officer of the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology @cabarbercosmo, joins us this week to give a look at how the board operates, their role in licensing and enforcement, and how you can get involved in shaping the rules & regulations of our industry. This week's topics: • Realizing h...
Aug 08, 2022•9 min
Legendary platform artist & educator @samvillahair joined us at ISSE 2022 and shared his journey towards hair. We also discuss how he has kept evolving in the digital age and how teaching continues to drive his passion for the industry. This Week's Topics: • Creating his education & tools company • Growing up in the barbershop with his dad; going to beauty school • How he kept evolving in the digital age • Upgrading your client’s experience & raising prices • The important of embraci...
Aug 01, 2022•46 min•Ep. 256
