I can't believe how far AI has come in such a short amount of time, and it's about time we start talking more about how we can utilize it more than we fight it. From how to make processes easier in your business, to how to grow your client through marketing with AI, there are so many different ways we can use it. In this episode, I am specifically talking about ChatGPT, as resource I've utilized throughout the last year to grow my business and make things just so much easier! Take a listen now! Links: ChatGPT https://chat.openai.com/ My IG: @hairbysamlacoste  Month trial of Ovatu: http ..read more

I am SO excited to announce this new series apart of the SECRET Life of a Hairstylist, where we are sharing all of our most funniest, embarrassing & downright laughable stories about being behind the chair. These episodes will probably be the most relatable episodes, make you feel like you're not alone, humanize us & we just wanna have a good laugh! So for all the Bravo fans out there, I got a little inspired, so welcome to our very own Secrets Revealed. If you're DYE-ing to share your story, send me a DM @hairbysamlacoste  ..read more

This two part series dives DEEP into the minds of salon ownership. I'm so excited to have my business partner, James Ouellette on with me, which I don't know if this episode is more therapy for us or for you, but we're opening up about the struggles & realities of salon ownership. Some of the mistakes we've made, some of the life lessons, navigating partnership, imposter syndrome,  finances, and SO MUCH MORE. I can't wait for you all to take a listen and share with us some of your own struggles or  some things you resonated with. *This is a two part series so make sure to lis ..read more

This two part series dives DEEP into the minds of salon ownership. I'm so excited to have my business partner, James Ouellette on with me, which I don't know if this episode is more therapy for us or for you, but we're opening up about the struggles & realities of salon ownership. Some of the mistakes we've made, some of the life lessons, navigating partnership, imposter syndrome,  finances, and SO MUCH MORE. I can't wait for you all to take a listen and share with us some of your own struggles or  some things you resonated with. *This is a two part series so make sure to lis ..read more

I'm so excited I finally got Blake Reed Evans on the Podcast to chat about one of my favourite things, Salon Ownership! We talk not only about some of the biggest learnings in growing a successful salon, but also keeping the culture in a salon of 5 to a salon of 70, how to hire the right employees AND KEEP THEM, how quickly we can get caught in the comparison trap of social media and even some of the biggest social media strategies he learnt at the Salon Centric Meta event last month. Make sure to take a listen to this amazing conversation! IG: @blakereedevans  ..read more

We are still only in January, and there is so much time to accomplish the things we want to achieve this year.  So why not take this month to organize ourselves and set ourselves up for success so all the actions we want to take this year don't get pushed to the side and forgotten about. We are capable of doing so many things in this career, but sometimes we just need to lay it all out, have someone (or ourselves) hold us accountable and a plan to keep us going so we can MAKE IT HAPPEN! Whether it's going on our dream vacation, putting a down payment on a house, growing our social medi ..read more

I'm sharing all the In's & Out's of 2024! This is the year we  make things happen and we can only do that if we chuck out the old bad habits and bring in the new amazing ones! No matter if you're a salon owner, stylist or solopreneur, these IN's will bring success, wealth and freedom into 2024 with you. Take a listen! Salon Owner Collective: Virtual Series (First session: "Salon Success Blueprint") Tickets available - https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/780914796177?aff=oddtdtcreator IG: @hairbysamlacoste ..read more

This can be one of the biggest struggles in not only owning your own business , finding stylists who fit well with your salon, your brand, and are there to stay! Do they fit in with your values, will they get along with your team, are they invested in your space, not just looking for a job? Plus, this episode is great for stylists who are struggling to find the right fit. What are some things you need to look for when looking for the right salon.  These are all of the things we're going over in this weeks episode! SO what are you waiting for? Hit play ..read more

This one is FULL of Golden Nuggets! Laura Nelson and I chat about the different ways you can create a memorable salon experience that has nothing to do with what happens in the chair. The salon experience is probably the most important part of what keeps your guests coming back to you, so how can you keep yourself fresh in their mind, and make them wanting to come back for more. Make sure to hit and play from start to finish, because theres so much we go over! Resources: Laura's IG: @lauranelson.va Stylist Resource Secret Life of a Hairstylist IG: @secretlifeofahaistylistpod ..read more

What an episode! I couldn't stop listening, with the flow of conversation. In this episode Laura and I talked about growing a 6 figure business behind the chair, our issues with money mindset, how to raise our prices, what to focus on on social media and so much more! Hit play to listen to this episode now! @iamlauraelizabeth @secretlifeofahairstylistpod ..read more