These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Co-founders and stylists Tonya Thompson @hairbytonya and Sharie Wilson @iamshariewilson share their journey of creating a teachable system of hair care, as well as providing education to stylists on all types of hair textures. We also discuss how to scale your business when you finally realize that if you want to grow, you can't do it all yourself. Thi...
Mar 13, 2023•11 min
We've taken some of the best discussions we've had related to pricing over the years and put them into one episode! We cover price setting, increases, and structure in these choice clips. Show Notes: Tab Salsman @tabcutshair Ep. 4 – If you doubled your price tomorrow, What would you do differently tomorrow than what you do today Andrewdoeshair Ep. 1 – Using your wait times as a gauge to raising your prices Sarai Speer @theplatinumigiraffe Ep. 174 – Uses a through consultation to set expectations...
Mar 06, 2023•30 min•Ep. 287
@kendalldorsey1 continues to share his incredible journey this week. He reveals a huge mistake he made early that nearly ruined his career path, as well as the unfortunate realities of session work. We also get into the planning aspects of an editorial shoot... how much is prepared ahead of time? This week's topics: • Assisting for a celebrity stylist • His drive and hunger for success due to his background • The money realities of session work • The lifestyle of a session stylist • The preparat...
Feb 27, 2023•54 min•Ep. 286
These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. @kendalldorsey1 continues to share his incredible journey this week. He reveals a huge mistake he made early that nearly ruined his career path, as well as the unfortunate realities of session work. We also get into the planning aspects of an editorial shoot... how much is prepared ahead of time? This week's topics: • Assisting for a celebrity stylist ...
Feb 27, 2023•12 min
Celebrity stylist and Global Ambassador @kendalldorsey1 was very successful for years without a cosmo license, but came to a point where he needed it to advance his career. We also discuss how changing your location can be daunting and extremely challenging... but can also be the big break you need. This Week's Topics: • Going to school for fashion; doing hair unlicensed in dorms • Becoming very successful for years without a license; finally going to beauty school • Move to Washington D.C. and ...
Feb 20, 2023•50 min•Ep. 285
These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Celebrity stylist and Global Ambassador @kendalldorsey1 was very successful for years without a cosmo license, but came to a point where he needed it to advance his career. We also discuss how changing your location can be daunting and extremely challenging... but can also be the big break you need. This Week's Topics: • Going to school for fashion; do...
Feb 20, 2023•12 min
We're back with @hairbyhunty - Sooo much great marketing advice and info that we needed a 2nd episode! We continue this week with the sometimes thorny topics of price increases, process & policy changes, and managing client information. This Week's Topics: • How to handle price increases • Making structural changes to your biz easier for your client • Customer relationship management • Making policies part of the customer experience • Most difficult convo with client • What he would change a...
Feb 13, 2023•55 min•Ep. 284
These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. We're back with @hairbyhunty - Sooo much great marketing advice and info that we needed a 2nd episode! We continue this week with the sometimes thorny topics of price increases, process & policy changes, and managing client information. This Week's Topics: • How to handle price increases • Making structural changes to your biz easier for your clien...
Feb 13, 2023•13 min
Hairstylist Business Educator Hunter Donia @hairbyhunty shares a wealth of knowledge with us this week! We cover a range of topics regarding marketing: the best strategies to target your ideal clients, the best website creation tools and booking apps, and much more. This Week's Topics: • Coming out at a young age and expressing himself through hair & makeup • Getting his beauty license in high school through vocational classes • Marketing rules that never change • How to target your ideal cl...
Feb 06, 2023•56 min•Ep. 283
These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Hairstylist Business Educator Hunter Donia @hairbyhunty shares a wealth of knowledge with us this week! We cover a range of topics regarding marketing: the best strategies to target your ideal clients, the best website creation tools and booking apps, and much more. This Week's Topics: • Coming out at a young age and expressing himself through hair &am...
Feb 06, 2023•11 min
We had beauty school students tour our Salon Republic Burbank location to learn more about indie hairdressing.... AND we held a panel discussion with Megan Brunelle @hairetic_official, Angelina Marie @hairbyangelinamarire, and Dani Van Buren @danivanburenhair to share how some of our SR fam approach running their businesses. This Week's Topics: • Panelists’ inspo for getting into the hair industry • How they got started after getting their license • Most valuable thing to know when starting a sa...
Jan 30, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 282
These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. We had beauty school students tour our Salon Republic Burbank location to learn more about indie hairdressing.... AND we held a panel discussion with Megan Brunelle @hairetic_official, Angelina Marie @hairbyangelinamarire, and Dani Van Buren @danivanburenhair to share how some of our SR fam approach running their businesses. This Week's Topics: • Panel...
Jan 30, 2023•11 min
Emmy Award winning stylist & CEO @angelacstyles left a full clientele in Chicago and moved to Los Angeles for a new experience. Wanting to get into set work, she targeted salons in the areas where celebrity clientele were common. She also shares her experience starting @consciouscurlshair as well as writing her children's book, 'Hair'. This Week's Topics: • Getting into set work on movie and TV productions • Writing a children’s book about hair • Balancing set work and consulting • Starting ...
Jan 23, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 281
These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Emmy Award winning stylist & CEO @angelacstyles left a full clientele in Chicago and moved to Los Angeles for a new experience. Wanting to get into set work, she targeted salons in the areas where celebrity clientele were common. She also shares her experience starting @consciouscurlshair as well as writing her children's book, 'Hair'. This Week's ...
Jan 23, 2023•16 min
We continue with Tab Salsman this week and cover a wide variety of topics such as coffee, celebrity haircuts, and his approach to conversations with clients while behind the chair. This Week's Topics: • The state of the industry in LA • Working through economic downturns • Celebrity encounters while doing hair • Representing brands • Handling BTC convos about politics • His Hair Horror Story Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple us...
Jan 16, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 280
These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. We continue with Tab Salsman this week and cover a wide variety of topics such as coffee, celebrity haircuts, and his approach to conversations with clients while behind the chair. This Week's Topics: • The state of the industry in LA • Working through economic downturns • Celebrity encounters while doing hair • Representing brands • Handling BTC convo...
Jan 16, 2023•12 min
Hair Educator & @toolsandbags Creator Tab Salsman joined us 4 years ago and discussed raising your prices, and that topic is even more important today. We also discuss the importance of consistency and the rise of virtual education. This Week's Topics: • His move to Austin, Texas and starting over in a new place • The importance of consistency & how to increase it • Raising your prices • Lack of hands-on exp for new stylists due to COVID • The expansion of virtual education and its effec...
Jan 09, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 279
These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Hair Educator & @toolsandbags Creator Tab Salsman joined us 4 years ago and discussed raising your prices, and that topic is even more important today. We also discuss the importance of consistency and the rise of virtual education. This Week's Topics: • His move to Austin, Texas and starting over in a new place • The importance of consistency &...
Jan 09, 2023•17 min
Hairstylist & owner of @alchemycollectivehairlab Mikey Teeze shares how Punk influenced him from a young age and led him to hair. We also discuss the topic of self-doubt and the importance of a strong foundation to make building your career easier. This Week's Topics: • The thought behind Alchemy Collective Hair Lab • Brand Ambassadorship & how brands grow in the hair industry • How Punk influenced Mikey from age 5 • Avoiding self-doubt and fighting through struggles Have you left a revi...
Jan 02, 2023•51 min•Ep. 278
These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Hairstylist & owner of @alchemycollectivehairlab Mikey Teeze shares how Punk influenced him from a young age and led him to hair. We also discuss the topic of self-doubt and the importance of a strong foundation to make building your career easier. This Week's Topics: • The thought behind Alchemy Collective Hair Lab • Brand Ambassadorship & how...
Jan 02, 2023•11 min
Donovan tasked Eric to wrap up the year with his take on the state of our industry. He gives us a great, positive perspective that will inspire you to achieve your best in 2023. Have you left a review for The Hair Game Podcast yet? January's Pod Loot winner will win access to Alchemy Academy online education Cutting & Photography Class(a $500 value), launching in February! To enter, just leave a review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes. Don't forget to leave your Instagram handle so we c...
Dec 26, 2022•8 min•Ep. 277
Happy Holidays! Thanks so much for being a listener of The Hair Game Podcast. Our host Eric Taylor wanted to share a beautifully written explanation of the meaning of 'Santa' with you. We hope you have a safe and wonderful holiday season!
Dec 19, 2022•9 min•Ep. 276
Founders of @blondesolutions Lea & Aymen Eldabli (@beauty_politix & @mohesco on IG) have an inspiring, entertaining conversation with us discussing the principles that drive their business. They share the mistakes they have made (and what they have learned) along the way, as well as the parallels between running a business and parenting. This Week's Topics: • How they met • Starting Blonde Solutions • Mistakes made starting a business • Principles that drive their business and parenting ...
Dec 12, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 275
These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Founders of @blondesolutions Lea & Aymen Eldabli (@beauty_politix & @mohesco on IG) have an inspiring, entertaining conversation with us discussing the principles that drive their business. They share the mistakes they have made (and what they have learned) along the way, as well as the parallels between running a business and parenting. This W...
Dec 12, 2022•13 min
16 years ago, @kathynunezhair bought an existing salon instead of starting her own. We discuss the pros and cons, as well as adding teaching and an extensions brand to her plate. She also shares a hilarious hair horror story that may have been the reason she avoided coloring hair for years at the beginning of her career. This Week's Topics: • Purchasing a salon while 8 months pregnant • Changing the established culture of the salon • Adding education in her salon and off-site • Why she wanted to...
Dec 05, 2022•39 min•Ep. 274
These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. 16 years ago, @kathynunezhair bought an existing salon instead of starting her own. We discuss the pros and cons, as well as adding teaching and an extensions brand to her plate. She also shares a hilarious hair horror story that may have been the reason she avoided coloring hair for years at the beginning of her career. This Week's Topics: • Purchasin...
Dec 05, 2022•8 min
@kathynunezhair struggled in high school, but found her true talent in hair and never looked back. She shares her experiences that led her here, including her first job as an 18 year old doing hair at JC Penny. This Week's Topics: • Finding a beauty school program in high school • First salon job at 18 yrs old at JC Penny Salon – afraid of coloring • Her first experience in booth rental – learning to color hair Have you left a review for The Hair Game Podcast yet? December's Pod Loot winner is g...
Nov 28, 2022•38 min•Ep. 273
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. @kathynunezhair struggled in high school, but found her true talent in hair and never looked back. She shares her experiences that led her here, including her first job as an 18 year old doing hair at JC Penny. This Week's Topics: • Finding a beauty school program in high school • First salon job at 18 yrs old at JC Penny S...
Nov 28, 2022•9 min
Co-Founder of @hairbrained_official Gerard Scarpaci shares his story of leaving behind his salon and educating to build Hairbrained online. We also discuss the rise of digital education, common mistakes in haircutting, and industry changes he has seen post-covid. This Week's Topics: • Dropping out of beauty school and turning to apprenticeship • Moving from behind the chair to full-time educator • Opening a salon in NY • Building Hairbrained in 2006 • The rise of digital education; most importan...
Nov 21, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 272
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. Co-Founder of @hairbrained_official Gerard Scarpaci shares his story of leaving behind his salon and educating to build Hairbrained online. We also discuss the rise of digital education, common mistakes in haircutting, and industry changes he has seen post-covid. This Week's Topics: • Dropping out of beauty school and turni...
Nov 21, 2022•12 min
