Salon owner & extensions specialist @sarahmgdoeshair spent years struggling as a hairdresser, but never gave up because of how much she enjoyed it. It was when she discovered extensions that her career truly took off. We discuss her shift in focus to extensions and how she became a specialist. Would she recommend the way she went about learning extensions? Listen and find out! This week's topics: • Leaving college for hair school • Moved to Chicago after hair school during economy crash in 2...
Oct 09, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 318
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. Salon owner & extensions specialist @sarahmgdoeshair spent years struggling as a hairdresser, but never gave up because of how much she enjoyed it. It was when she discovered extensions that her career truly took off. We discuss her shift in focus to extensions and how she became a specialist. Would she recommend the way she went about learning ext...
Oct 09, 2023•15 min
Educator, Author, and Founder of Untouchable Academy @mr.steveellis helps hairdressers & barbers understand their finances. He shares with us a TON of advice and tips on how to save more money, as well as how to make your money work for you! This Week's Topics: • Growing up in the barber shop, getting licenses after college • Why hairdressers struggle with managing their money • mistakes hairdressers are making with their money • Importance of protecting your money with insurance • His train...
Oct 02, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 317
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. Educator, Author, and Founder of Untouchable Academy @mr.steveellis helps hairdressers & barbers understand their finances. He shares with us a TON of advice and tips on how to save more money, as well as how to make your money work for you! This Week's Topics: • Growing up in the barber shop, getting licenses after college • Why hairdressers strug...
Oct 02, 2023•12 min
We continue with @matt.swinney this week and dive deep into strategies and tips for leveling up your business. We also discuss the importance of paying attention to your finances and planning for your future beyond hair. This Week's Topics: • Injury in college ended football career, trying hair school because of parents • Building your business and financial planning • What he would change about the industry • His Hair Horror Story Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for yo...
Sep 25, 2023•47 min•Ep. 316
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 @matt.swinney this week and dive deep into strategies and tips for leveling up your business. We also discuss the importance of paying attention to your finances and planning for your future beyond hair. This Week's Topics: • Injury in college ended football career, trying hair school because of parents • Building your business and fin...
Sep 25, 2023•13 min
Rusk Global Creative Director and salon owner @matt.swinney realized he needed to add positive habits and discipline to his life to reach the goals he wanted to achieve. He shares with us the 3 pillars that he lives his life by, and explains how they have helped him gain success in his career. Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist. Our podcast thrives on the opin...
Sep 18, 2023•45 min•Ep. 315
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. Rusk Global Creative Director and salon owner @matt.swinney realized he needed to add positive habits and discipline to his life to reach the goals he wanted to achieve. He shares with us the 3 pillars that he lives his life by, and explains how they have helped him gain success in his career. Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel f...
Sep 18, 2023•11 min
The digital age has brought massive changes to our industry... have you been able to adapt? Salon coach and stylist business guru Michael Cole @michaelcole_summit has seen many decades of change to hairdressing. We discuss what new hairdressers are doing differently, as well as client behaviors that are markers for the future. This Week's Topics: • The new generation of stylists and what is different • Changes in hairdressing: the consultation • Philosophies and principles that he follows to nav...
Sep 11, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 314
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. The digital age has brought massive changes to our industry... have you been able to adapt? Salon coach and stylist business guru Michael Cole @michaelcole_summit has seen many decades of change to hairdressing. We discuss what new hairdressers are doing differently, as well as client behaviors that are markers for the future. This Week's Topics: • The...
Sep 11, 2023•15 min
Paul Mitchell Artistic Director John Mosley @popular_nobody always has a ton of knowledge and wisdom to share! We talk about improving yourself, prioritizing your time, and much more. This week's topics: • How he balances different aspects of his career • What he is seeing at the Paul Mitchell Barber School • The best ways to improve yourself and your skills • How to choose and prioritize your time • How to choose the right booking app for you • What he would change about the industry • Hair Hor...
Sep 04, 2023•57 min•Ep. 313
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. Paul Mitchell Artistic Director John Mosley @popular_nobody always has a ton of knowledge and wisdom to share! We talk about improving yourself, prioritizing your time, and much more. This week's topics: • How he balances different aspects of his career • What he is seeing at the Paul Mitchell Barber School • The best ways to improve yourself and your ...
Sep 04, 2023•11 min
Paul Mitchell Educator and soon-to-be salon owner @carrielovesedu hears many stories from her students about the issues they have with noncompete agreements when joining a salon. We discuss the legality of these forms, as well as state of the beauty school and the importance of industry integrity. This Week's Topics: • Her advocacy for industry integrity; protecting the stylist and following laws • Non-compete clauses within the salon industry • The state of cosmo schools: deregulation, attendan...
Aug 28, 2023•58 min•Ep. 312
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. Paul Mitchell Educator and soon-to-be salon owner @carrielovesedu hears many stories from her students about the issues they have with noncompete agreements when joining a salon. We discuss the legality of these forms, as well as state of the beauty school and the importance of industry integrity. This Week's Topics: • Her advocacy for industry integri...
Aug 28, 2023•11 min
Loctician and natural haircare icon @mzladylox creates unique hairstyles where no two are the same. She describes her client experience and shares the importance of making them feel good during their journey of growing locs. We also discuss her reasons for leaving a commission-based salon to go independent. This Week's Topics: • Attending the first natural hair school in Virginia • Moved to Georgia for corporate job but transitioned to hair full-time • Choosing to leave a commission-based salon ...
Aug 21, 2023•53 min•Ep. 311
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. Loctician and natural haircare icon @mzladylox creates unique hairstyles where no two are the same. She describes her client experience and shares the importance of making them feel good during their journey of growing locs. We also discuss her reasons for leaving a commission-based salon to go independent. This Week's Topics: • Attending the first nat...
Aug 21, 2023•11 min
Does your own work inspire you? @meaghanmastersonhair realized she needed to find passion in her work to reinvigorate herself. She shares her steps to get inspired and what her creative process looks like now. We also get into trends and styles in the industry, as well as what she would change about it. This Week's Topics: • Falling in love with hair and makeup at age 14, getting cosmo degree in high school program • Left first salon after 13 years due to toxic culture • Finding what inspires he...
Aug 14, 2023•47 min•Ep. 310
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. Does your own work inspire you? @meaghanmastersonhair realized she needed to find passion in her work to reinvigorate herself. She shares her steps to get inspired and what her creative process looks like now. We also get into trends and styles in the industry, as well as what she would change about it. This Week's Topics: • Falling in love with hair a...
Aug 14, 2023•10 min
Companies got a bunch of Covid relief money... but what about the independent and self-employed? They did too, and it's still out there! Fred Jones, Head Counsel and Advocate for the Professional Beauty Federation joins this week to share information on the FFCRA. This little known federal program seeks to replace income that 1099, self-employed and independent salon, spa, and barbershop workers lost during the Covid years — as a result of lockdowns, worksite capacity limits, Covid illness or va...
Aug 07, 2023•45 min•Ep. 309
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. Companies got a bunch of Covid relief money... but what about the independent and self-employed? They did too, and it's still out there! Fred Jones, Head Counsel and Advocate for the Professional Beauty Federation joins this week to share information on the FFCRA. This little known federal program seeks to replace income that 1099, self-employed and in...
Aug 07, 2023•14 min
We continue with @terrence_manning this week with advice for women who want to do more men's cuts, along with a discussion on finding new clients - are you showing them the EXPERIENCE they will have, not just the results? This Week's Topics: • Advice for women wanting to get into men’s haircutting • How to find new clients • Importance of showing the experience • Things hairstylists are doing wrong • Alternate/additional income possible besides BTC • His hair horror story Video versions of our e...
Jul 31, 2023•44 min•Ep. 308
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 @terrence_manning this week with advice for women who want to do more men's cuts, along with a discussion on finding new clients - are you showing them the EXPERIENCE they will have, not just the results? This Week's Topics: • Advice for women wanting to get into men’s haircutting • How to find new clients • Importance of showing the e...
Jul 31, 2023•9 min
Think making six figures as a hairdresser is out of reach? You shouldn't. Hattori Hanzo National Artist & Educator @terrence_manning was looking to expand his expertise and bridge the gap between being a barber and hairstylist. We discuss his journey from being a chef on a Naval submarine to becoming the go-to stylist for the New England Patriots NFL team. We also hear his views on shifting the image of what a hairdresser can earn and achieve. This Week's Topics: • Joining the navy as a chef...
Jul 24, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 307
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. Think making six figures as a hairdresser is out of reach? You shouldn't. Hattori Hanzo National Artist & Educator @terrence_manning was looking to expand his expertise and bridge the gap between being a barber and hairstylist. We discuss his journey from being a chef on a Naval submarine to becoming the go-to stylist for the New England Patriots N...
Jul 24, 2023•10 min
Do you use bond builders? They've become big business and many different companies have jumped onboard and created their own. Platinum Specialist @abigailbazzoli moved to Los Angeles for a new challenge. We discuss bond builders, her founding of @hairpainters, and the #1 reason why she charges for a consultation. This Week's Topics: • Moving to LA to start over • Why she focused on platinum hair • Bond builders: does she use them? • Why she charges for a consultation • IG and starting @hairpaint...
Jul 17, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 306
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. Do you use bond builders? They've become big business and many different companies have jumped onboard and created their own. Platinum Specialist @abigailbazzoli moved to Los Angeles for a new challenge. We discuss bond builders, her founding of @hairpainters, and the #1 reason why she charges for a consultation. This Week's Topics: • Moving to LA to s...
Jul 17, 2023•11 min
@colorbymarina was at her first salon for 18 years and then went indie. She shares why she chose to rent her own studio and start her own business. We also get into a discussion about closing your books... are you missing out on additional income? This week's topics: • Finishing beauty school; staying at her first salon for 18 years • Leaving for her salon suite • Closing her books vs raising prices • How specializing changed her career • Choosing to work with brands • Most difficult convo with ...
Jul 10, 2023•49 min•Ep. 305
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. @colorbymarina was at her first salon for 18 years and then went indie. She shares why she chose to rent her own studio and start her own business. We also get into a discussion about closing your books... are you missing out on additional income? This week's topics: • Finishing beauty school; staying at her first salon for 18 years • Leaving for her s...
Jul 10, 2023•15 min
Kim Kimble @kimblehaircare donated her time and expertise to a small production at her church, not knowing years later that would lead her to be hired as Key Hairstylist on a movie starring Halle Berry. This launched her career in the entertainment industry as well as being a celebrity stylist & entrepreneur. We have a phenomenal convo discussing the importance of giving, along with topics such as embracing change and focusing your time & energy. This Week's Topics: • Going to college fo...
Jul 03, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 304
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. Kim Kimble @kimblehaircare donated her time and expertise to a small production at her church, not knowing years later that would lead her to be hired as Key Hairstylist on a movie starring Halle Berry. This launched her career in the entertainment industry as well as being a celebrity stylist & entrepreneur. We have a phenomenal convo discussing t...
Jul 03, 2023•13 min
