Is this the Salon Model of the Future - Lindsey Young Talks Quality Over Quantity In this conversation Lindsey Young, Owner of Luna Salon and Masters of Balayage Trainer, shares why she is choosing quality over quantity to grow her salon and how it is attracting the perfect stylists for their salon culture. She also shares lessons she is learning transitioning from behind the chair to full time owner.  Connect with Lindsey - https://www.instagram.com/lunasalontally/ http://thelunasalon.com https://www.mastersofbalayage.com  To attend the 4-day virtual salon owner/manager worksho ..read more

If you haven’t seen the work of this incredible, and humble human being than you are in for a treat! In this conversation, John and Chris give Jack the title of Hair Color Transformation King of the World. He is a multiple-time Behind the Chair #OneShot finalist. And WE GOT HIM TO SHARE ALL OF HIS SECRETS! Jack began his career, in his home country of Syria and France before coming to the United States where he met his wife (a hairdresser as well). After years of working and refining their craft, Jack saw the opportunity on Social Media… The rest is history and for you to enjoy by listening to ..read more

What’s it like to grow 9 salons and two skin spas? Just ask Lorean Cairns co-founder of Fox and Jane Salons and Skin Habit.  To think her journey as an owner started under 10 years ago is miraculous! In this conversation, Lorean shares her philosophies on leadership, culture, coaching and her plans for the future. This is a conversation for every level of salon professional.  Say Hi to Lorean https://loreancairns.com/ @loreancairns  Purchase Culture Fox https://www.amazon.com/Culture-Fox-Cultivate-Culture-International/dp/1544502311  Check out Fox and Jane salons https://fo ..read more

She Doubled Her Prices! In this very special episode John and Chris interview Rachael Ford, and Rachael represents well, a lot of you - and if you're new to the career - she represents what your future might look like. You see Rachael is a hairstylist and the owner of an 8 chair salon. She is also a mother with five ranging from college to toddler, a wife - a homemaker… You get the picture. This year Rachael finally had enough, one day - maybe while doing dishes or picking up toys she decided something had to give.. She needed to make some changes if she was going to be happy and sustain.. Aft ..read more

J Ladner Pt. 2 - How to Feel Like You are Enough / Showing Up / Being open to Education, Mentorship and Experience In this episode J dives deeper into the stylist career journey and why being open to education and mentorship early in your career is so important. He also leaves us with some beautiful final words - so be sure to listen until the end! If you haven't met J here’s a bit more about him - he is an accomplished hair and makeup artist with experience in film, television, theatre, print and digital media. Recognized as Modern Salon’s 2019 Top 100, American Influencer Awards 2020 E ..read more

Adapt and evolve / Having Grit in the face of Change | @itsmrjladner “Be vulnerable with them and the magic will exist” Hello everyone it’s John here - welcome back to the Shop Talk Podcast, the educational podcast for salon pros looking to up their game. This is part 1 of our conversation with J Ladner and I promise you it’s gonna be wicked good J, who is a bundle of energy - - is the digital creative director for Oligo pro and Founder of J Ladner Education. He is also the cohost along with Nina Tulio on the No-Stylist left behind podcast. Even for being relatively young in his career J ..read more

Intention Equals Power / Vivian Mackinder / Icon and Founder Hairdesigner TV Vivian Mackinder is an Icon in the beauty industry (and she is just getting started). A master reinventer, and pilgrim of online education Vivian has taught and inspired millions of hair stylists around the globe. In this episode she shares her philosophy for success and her keys to becoming a master hairstylist. Say hi to John on social: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/124.go/ https://www.instagram.com/noindoorvoice/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/124GO/ If you’re a hairdresser, salon owner, salon manager or h ..read more

Jay Williams may be the most prolific thought leader in the salon industry. In this conversation, Jay schools John and Chris on how to better lead yourself and influence others in such our fast-shifting 2020 environment.  There is so much packed into this episode - you may have to listen twice!   Connect with Jay Williams https://www.instagram.com/jaywilliamsco/   Purchase This VS That and Leave Your Mark (all profits go to helping stop human trafficking) https://www.jaywilliamsco.com/the-book   Say hi to John on social:  Instagram https://www.insta ..read more

Tamera is a salon owner, hair stylist, and author who's been in the industry for over 20 years. Through working towards bringing my vision to life. She strives to create a unique experience to the clients at True. "I wanted it to be a place where everyone felt beautiful and luxurious, while still maintaining affordability." This was the inception of Salon True. "Our clients are our extended family; when you enter the salon, you feel like you are home." I am committed to empowering the men, women and young adults around me, and often hold seminars and events at the salon in order to accomplish ..read more

This Episode is part two of Pepper Pastor and she is amazing. Pepper is an artist in her soul who became fascinated with human behavior and in her spare time of being a busy salon professional, Global educator, a mother and wife with a life, She went to school and is finishing her PHD in organizational psychology.. In this part of the conversation Pepper really shares how to be more effective in your communications by using curiosity, learning candor and developing resilience. Enroll in Salon Business Blueprint - https://www.124goacademy.com Say hi to John on social: Instagram https://www.inst ..read more