EP 292 New Year's Resolutions for your Nail Business in 2022
What is the most important thing for you to change in your nail business next year? Pricing? Boundaries? Salon decor? Let us know in the comments below!
Dec 30, 2021•21 min
Young Nails Biz Talk
Welcome to Young Nails Audio, hosted by Habib Salo, CEO of Young Nails Inc., the premier manufacturer of professional nail care products. On this podcast, you will find business building concepts, ideas, and strategies focused mainly on the beauty industry, taken from The Biz Talk Series on our YouTube channel, as well as other original content specific for Young Nails Audio. We hope you enjoy and thank you for listening!
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Episodes
EP 291 Biz Talk Rewind | Why You Must Charge for Nail Art
Today we're revisiting an old episode of the Biz Talk where Habib and Tracey talk about the importance of charging for nail art, as well as the simplest way to do it.
Dec 28, 2021•17 min
EP 290 Nail Salon Tipping 101
Have you ever been stumped on what correct tipping etiquette is in the nail salon? Today Habib and Tracey discuss their views on if you should be tipping, should you expect a tip and more!
Dec 23, 2021•21 min
EP 289 Predictions for Nail Trends in 2022
Which nail designs, shapes, and art will be trending next year? Today Habib and Tracey discuss their predictions for the hottest nail trends in 2022, and which trends they think will go out of style.
Dec 21, 2021•18 min
EP 288 3 Things You Should Do After Getting Your Nail License
You graduated nail school… now what? Today Habib and Tracey talk about the three most important steps for you to take once you’re a licensed nail tech.
Dec 16, 2021•19 min
EP 287 How to Build Your Tiktok
Today Habib talks about TikTok and how the platform has been evolving over time. He explains how you can use TikTok to market your salon business and ways to experiment with different types of content.
Dec 14, 2021•18 min
EP 286 How to Keep Your Sanity Through the Holiday Season
Are you overwhelmed with the increase in bookings for holiday nails? Do you feel like your clients are not respecting your time or your policies? Today Habib and Tracey discuss how to set boundaries that will help minimize your stress during the holiday season while making as much money as possible.
Dec 09, 2021•14 min
EP 285 Should You Charge Per Hour or Per Nail Service?
Is it better to have a time based pricing structure or a service based pricing structure? Today Habib and Tracey discuss which of these options will allow you to make more money in the salon.
Dec 07, 2021•19 min
EP 284 How Do I Build My Nail Portfolio?
On today’s Biz Talk, Habib and Greg talk about the importance of having an online portfolio of your work. They discuss how to take instagram-worthy photos of your nails without any fancy equipment or editing.
Dec 02, 2021•17 min
EP 283 Should I Learn How to Electric File?
How important is e-filing for your nail salon success? Today Habib and Greg discuss all of the benefits that electric filing provides for your business and how you can learn to use it as effectively and safely as possible.
Nov 30, 2021•16 min
EP 282 What NOT to do in your Nail Salon Business
Today Habib and Greg discuss the common mistakes that they see beginner nail technicians make in their salon businesses.
Nov 25, 2021•22 min
EP 281 Am I Successful?
Is success defined by earnings or creative freedom in the beauty industry? Today Habib and Tracey discuss the varying definitions of success for nail technicians as well as the most common causes of burnout.
Nov 23, 2021•17 min
EP 280 BLACK FRIDAY SALE | Deals & New Products
Today Habib and Tracey give you a ton of information about the upcoming Black Friday Sale including the discounts, bundle deals, mystery boxes, and new products!
Nov 18, 2021•23 min
EP 279 How Often Can I Change My Nail Salon Policies?
How frequently can you update the policies for your nail business? Once a year? Once a month? Today Habib and Tracey talk about how to manage your policies without driving your clients nuts.
Nov 16, 2021•18 min
EP 278 Red Flags in the Nail Salon
On today’s episode of the Biz Talk, Habib and Tracey talk about the most common red flags that nail techs may encounter with clients, nail salons, and salon owners.
Nov 11, 2021•21 min
EP 277 Common Mistakes with Top Coat Application
Is your top coat peeling, chipping, or cracking? Habib and Tracey are here to help you out with the most common mistakes nail techs make with top coats.
Nov 09, 2021•14 min
EP 276 You Can Make Nail Content Today!
Today Habib and Tracey talk about common misconceptions of what it takes to create video content. They talk about their experience with content creation and how they’ve learned to simplify the process and stop overthinking every little detail.
Nov 02, 2021•21 min
EP 275 Can You Build a Career on Gel Polish Alone?
Do you have to offer acrylic and hard gel services in order to have a successful nail career? Today Habib and Tracey discuss how nail techs are able to become highly specialized in a particular type of service, such as gel polish manicures.
Oct 28, 2021•19 min
EP 274 Dealing with Online Negativity
If you’re on any social media platform, it's inevitable to see negative posts and comments at some point. Today Habib and Tracey talk about how to ignore those hurtful comments, especially if they are directed towards you, and how to avoid engaging with any of the the negativity yourself.
Oct 26, 2021•21 min
EP 273 Figuring Out Nail Tech Finances
How do you keep track of expenses and income for your nail business? Habib and Tracey talk about common pitfalls when it comes to managing finances and how you can keep better track of where your money is going.
Oct 21, 2021•19 min
EP 272 When Do I Need to Replace My Nail Tools?
How often should you look into replacing UV/ LED Lights, E-Files, or nail Brushes? Today Habib talk about life expectancy for these implements as well as tips for how to maintain them.
Oct 19, 2021•21 min
EP 271 Nail Colors & Trends for Fall 2021
On today’s Biz Talk, Habib and Tracey talk about the latest Fall trends in terms of color, shape and design. They also discuss which products were used for the Savage X Fenty Vol. 3 fashion show nails.
Oct 14, 2021•16 min
EP 270 How to Deal with Last Minute Changes
What should you do when your client wants to add art to their set that you didn’t book enough time for? Or clients who downgrade their from hand-painted art to a simple solid colored set? Today Habib and Tracey are going to walk you through how to respond to clients when they change their mind at the last minute.
Oct 12, 2021•19 min
EP 269 Q&A #7 Wrong Answers Only
This special Q&A session is going to include the WRONG answers to some of our most commonly asked questions such as: What are the steps to proper prep? How do I raise my prices? How much should I practice as a beginner? And more!
Oct 07, 2021•16 min
EP 268 How to Build Confidence as a Business Owner
On today’s episode of the Biz Talk Habib and Greg talk about how to build confidence in yourself when you’re starting your own business. They talk about the important steps you must take in order to set yourself up for success, even in the face of difficult obstacles.
Oct 05, 2021•18 min
EP 267 Everything You Need to Know About Curing Gel
We get a lot of questions about UV/ LED curing when it comes to gel. Today Habib and Greg describe the differences between curing and freezing and discuss how long you need to cure both hard and soft gels.
Sep 30, 2021•19 min
EP 266 What is the Best Nail System: Acrylic Gel or Dip Powder?
Which nail system is the best to use in the salon? Today Habib and Greg talk about the pros and cons of each of these nail services and discuss which of these is their favorite overall.
Sep 28, 2021•19 min
EP 265 Biz Talk Rewind | Finding Inspiration
With the holidays around the corner, where can you find the inspiration for your nail designs? On today’s throwback episode we revisit a conversation with Habib, Tracey, and Greg about where to find both inspiration to do nails and motivation to grow your career.
Sep 23, 2021•18 min
EP 264 Time Management in the Salon
How can you manage your time more efficiently in the salon? Today Habib and Tracey offer tips on how to book clients and make the most of your downtime.
Sep 21, 2021•18 min
EP 263 What You Need to Know Before Sculpting Extreme Stilettos
Can everyone wear extra long nails? Today Habib and Tracey talk about what clients and nail techs need to know before sculpting that XL stiletto nail set.
Sep 16, 2021•19 min
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