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I know that being in business isn’t always easy. Along with the many highs and ‘a ha’ moments it can sometimes be soul destroying, frustrating and a very lonely place to be. Being a business owner is one of life’s greatest educations and it gives you two clear choices, either you continually learn, adapt and grow, or you resist change, stagnate and perish. We live in ever changing and sometimes challenging times, so being informed and constantly inspired is more important than ever. Join Ant ...
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SALON BUSINESS AFRICA

Salon Business Africa

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We create programs and services that set the standard of education and training for salon business owners and hairdressers in Nigeria by teaching them to explore or pursue career opportunities in the industry.
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The end of the year is always a time to recap and reflect on the year that’s been. You might choose to do that at a personal or salon level, but you can also look at what’s happening on an industry-wide basis and ask yourself what’s worked during the last year. What are the business trends, and where are the opportunities for the year ahead? On tod…
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Every salon owner wants their business to grow, but many never break down that desire for growth into a tangible action plan for how to bring that real growth about. Growth begins with first defining ambitious but achievable growth targets, identifying who and where the potential for growth will come from and then ensuring that your team has the re…
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Today's guest is London based Hairdresser, barber, fellow podcaster and salon owner Anthony Laban. On this episode, we discuss Anthony’s journey from managing a large store to owning two boutique salons and two barbershops. We dive into the challenges and opportunities these different business models present, including management, recruitment, and …
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I have always said that hairdressing is an amazing craft and that many hairdressers also have a creative side to them, which is often what draws them to this profession in the first place. But the term artist shouldn’t be used to describe every hairdresser because very few are. But occasionally, you come across a hairdresser who truly is an artist.…
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As an educator and business coach in the industry, I get asked a lot of questions, and one that keeps coming up is, “Should I share the salon financials with the team?” As with most things, there are pros and cons, for and against… In today's episode, I will talk you through my thoughts on both … but spoiler alert: I’m in favour of sharing some [if…
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The words' icon' and 'legend' are totally overused in the hairdressing industry, and the problem that it creates is that when you really do meet someone regarded as a genuine icon or legend in the hairdressing industry, there are no superlatives left to aptly describe their status. Having said that, today's guest would never call himself an 'icon' …
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There are many changes impacting the hair and beauty business, and one area that is impacting every industry is the continual advancement and use of tech, particularly the advancement of AI. Today's guest is Sudheer Koneru, co-founder of Zenoti Salon Software. After a background working at Microsoft, Sudheer embraced semi-retirement, and after expl…
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What does it take to produce half a million dollars a year behind the chair? Turns out it’s not being a celebrity stylist, or a fashion week back stage superstar stylist or having a huge social media following. Instead, it’s about stability, relationships, giving clients a great experience, word-of-mouth referrals, being organised, being goal-orien…
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“How has your year been?” I can’t believe that it’s already the second half of October, but it is, and that means that we are well and truly into the final quarter of the year 2024! Now, if you cast your mind back to January of this year, in all probability, you had goals and ambitions for 2024… And regardless of whether you’ve had your best year e…
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If this era of hairdressing will be remembered for anything specific I believe it will be the rise of the self-employed. Regardless of where in the world you’re located, the self-employed business model in its various forms has made a huge impact on the industry and is continuing to do so. Today's guests are Ross and Jack Williams-Hirst, the co-fou…
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In today’s episode, I focus on ‘Salon Management Software’, and I’m talking with Lori Obiedzinski, originally a hairdresser she now works in the salon management software side of the industry. In this episode, we discuss how AI can streamline business operations and enhance client engagement, the importance of online booking, and the emerging trend…
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Whether it’s on social media or podcasts or articles that I read, It seems to me that the goal of salon owners everywhere is to leave the floor. I don’t think it’s inevitable, but there seems to be a point in the lives of many salon owners where they say that they want to step away from being behind the chair. But there’s a problem, and the problem…
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I often say that opening a business gives you a great education. Not just into the skills needed in management, finance, and marketing. But also the understanding and insights that come with the responsibility of employing people, training them and coaching them to become the best version possible of themselves. On today's episode, I’m talking with…
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Getting to the top of this industry isn’t easy. Staying there is even harder. Dublin-based, multi-award-winning hairdresser and salon owner Dylan Bradshaw has just been awarded Salon of the Year for the UK and Ireland. Dylan and his wife and business partner Charlotte have recently completed a total refit of what was already a great salon. They’ve …
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Every four years, the Olympics and the Paralympics come along. And even if you’re not someone who is usually that fussed by athletics, swimming, gymnastics, etc., you just can’t help but be exposed to it, whether it’s on Social media, the news or on TV, it’s everywhere! And if you’re like most people, you can’t help but be impressed with what those…
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When you’ve been in this industry a long time, you not only see trends and businesses come and go, but you also see people come and go. But, longevity as a hairdresser and remaining relevant throughout your career is not only a skill in itself, but if you can remain passionate and keep evolving with the times, the result is that you build up a rang…
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We all have a money story. An event or series of events in our young lives that shape how we see money, how we value money and how either we learn to master money, or it masters you. Inevitably your ‘money story’ will largely be influenced by your parents and your exposure to their habits and thoughts around money. But as a business owner the money…
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Over the last 20 years, there has been a significant shift in the way the hairdressing industry works. Driven by changes in technology combined with social media and generational changes with today’s hairdressers wanting more flexibility, more freedom and more control over when where and how they work has meant that new business models have emerged…
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These days, we talk a lot about mental health and self-care and rightly so. The most simple aim in life is to be happy. And if we can leave everyone we come into contact with a little happier for the experience, then surely that's a day well spent. My guest on today's podcast is Oscar Bond, not only is he one of the happiest people I know, but he's…
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Should you mix salon ownership with coaching, teaching, podcasting, session work, course creating, etc? These are all things that I have done or are currently doing… And they all provide reward, both in terms of personal fulfillment and the potential for financial gain. And they are right for some people, and definitely not right for others. In thi…
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Today's episode is Part 2 which follows on from last week’s episode with Tracey Woodward. In today’s episode we delve into Tracey's career journey, starting from her transition into the hairdressing industry, her impactful time at Aveda and Urban Retreat, and the various roles she undertook. Tracey opens up about overcoming personal challenges, imp…
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Our lives are a journey, and like every journey, where you start out and where you end up is what makes life so interesting. My guest on this episode is Tracey Woodward, who, like many people, didn't have the easiest start in life. However, unlike many people, she didn't let her past define her future. Tracey shares her life story, starting with be…
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My guest today is Hellen Ward who as well as being a wife, mother, author, lecturer, educator, and managing director, is also the co-founder along with her husband Richard of the Richard Ward hair and Metro Spa located in the heart of London’s Chelsea. Hellen is highly regarded in the industry for not just having built a great business that is undo…
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What does your salon and your country have in common? That’s not a trick question! This year, there are elections in many countries, and as always, politicians are making lots of promises about how they’re going to make our lives better by spending more money on the things that matter. But here’s the problem: Your government, my government, or any …
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There are only a very small number of hairdressers who at any one time influence hairdressing all over the world. I have been fortunate to have had the opportunity to interview some of them on the podcast, and I always relish the chance to find out what it is that separates their ability from others. My guest on today’s Podcast is returning guest E…
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