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0263: Ditch the Drama at Your Salon, with Alex Dorr!

Release Date: 07/01/2019

657: The New Way to Motivate Your Stylists

Beyond The Technique Podcast

In today’s episode, Kati sits down with Blake Reed Evans to explore what modern leadership really looks like in today’s salon environment. Blake shares his journey from associate stylist to shareholder and salon owner, and how mentorship, education, and a clear growth path shaped his success. Blake breaks down a new model of salon ownership, team development, and why flexible schedules and evolving benefits are essential to attract and retain top talent. You’ll hear how Blake’s salon balances high standards with a supportive culture, adapts to generational shifts, and creates...

656: Be Resilient, with Kati Whitledge

Beyond The Technique Podcast

Resilience isn’t about avoiding stress, it’s about learning how to adapt, endure, and grow stronger through every season of business. In this episode, Kati breaks down the four inevitable seasons salon and spa owners face—growth, steadiness, decline, and drought—and explains why waiting for a “stress-free” season is a trap. You’ll learn how resilient leaders stay disciplined, protect their identity, and make clear decisions without letting fear or emotion drive permanent choices. This conversation will challenge you to see pressure as preparation and lead yourself and your team...

655: Fast Leadership with Jay Williams!

Beyond The Technique Podcast

In today’s episode behavior strategist, Jay Williams introduces his powerful “fast leadership” framework, breaking leadership down into three deceptively simple pillars: agreements, accountability, and alignment. He reveals why most leaders fail at holding people accountable, the critical difference between expectations and agreements, and how emotional intelligence elevates every conversation. Tune in to learn how to simplify your leadership approach, strengthen your team, and access the tools Jay recommends to accelerate your growth. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: GET MY BOOK! From...

654: Build A Thriving Salon

Beyond The Technique Podcast

Building a thriving salon or spa starts with one powerful foundation: community. In this episode, Kati Whitledge unpacks why human connection is not just a “nice to have,” but a biological, psychological, and business necessity for growth, retention, and long-term success. You’ll learn why team members leave when they don’t feel ownership or belonging—and how simple, intentional actions can dramatically strengthen loyalty, culture, and performance. If you want a salon where people stay, grow, and thrive together, this conversation will challenge you to lead community on purpose. ...

653: Don’t Ignore These Marketing Trends!

Beyond The Technique Podcast

Discover the marketing trends you cannot afford to ignore as Kati sits down with industry marketing expert Kayla Morgan, who shares the digital strategies driving real revenue for salons and spas right now. In this episode, you’ll learn why Meta ads must stay on, how geo-targeting and best-practice offers boost bookings, and which visuals consistently outperform in today’s crowded feed. Kayla also reveals the rising role of AI—from virtual reception to SEO support—and why blogs are still essential for local search dominance in 2026 and beyond. Together, they unpack how to...

652: Your Pain is Your Purpose

Beyond The Technique Podcast

Today, Kati reveals how our deepest pains personally, professionally, and emotionally, can become the very fuel that ignites our greatest leadership breakthroughs. She shares her own journey from childhood hardship and unhealthy patterns to strength, identity transformation, and purpose, proving that pain isn’t punishment, it’s preparation. Salon and spa owners will learn how to reframe setbacks as signals for innovation, stronger systems, healthier cultures, and more impactful client care. You’ll finish this episode inspired to turn your hardest experiences into leadership mastery and...

651: Make Your Financial Freedom A Priority

Beyond The Technique Podcast

Today we sat down with financial expert, Mel Abraham, to help salon owners redefine what it means to be truly free. Mel shares his deeply personal journey from leaving corporate life without a plan, to rebuilding the life of his dreams after cancer, to creating his signature “money machine” that generates income outside your business. Together, they talk about how to embrace present joy while building a secure future. Mel teaches that discipline doesn’t mean deprivation. You’ll learn why financial freedom isn’t about hitting a number, but rather it’s about creating choices,...

650: New Year, New Mission

Beyond The Technique Podcast

Start the year with a mission that moves you. In this powerful conversation, Kati uncovers how the military defines “mission” and shows salon and spa owners how adopting that level of clarity, purpose, and direction can transform their business in 2026. You’ll learn why revisiting and rewriting your mission each year fuels innovation, deeper team alignment, stronger culture, and measurable growth. Walk away inspired to update your mission with bold intentions so every decision, action, and outcome this year supports your biggest impact yet. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: GET MY BOOK! ...

649: Three Ways to Solve Cashflow Challenges

Beyond The Technique Podcast

In this powerful year-end episode, industry expert, Danielle Cherewyk is back to tackling one of the biggest challenges facing salons and spas today: cash flow. Danielle breaks down why 82% of businesses fail due to cash flow issues and shares the exact strategies salons can use to stay profitable. Learn actionable ways to increase client frequency, transition into high-maintenance services, and boost retail revenue while empowering your team with financial clarity. You’ll also hear how membership models like “The Beauty Bank” create predictable income and help clients invest in...

648: Unconditional Honor

Beyond The Technique Podcast

Today we talk about the concept of unconditional honor in leadership and business. We are drawing inspiration from military culture, where treating people with honor isn’t optional, it’s a matter of survival. You’ll hear how this same mindset can transform everyday business environments by uncovering hidden strengths, recognizing potential before performance, and leading from the trenches. With personal stories and real examples, Kati shows how honor builds trust, drives accountability, and creates a culture where people feel safe to grow and strive for greatness. WATCH ON...

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There is a reason drama is taking up over two hours per day of your attention, and the long-term effects aren’t great. But today, there’s hope! Join Alex for a deep look as to why we have drama, what we can do to reset our mind to think with a reality-mindset, and how we can avoid getting enthralled—and even help others avoid getting into workplace drama. You don’t want to miss this episode!

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Company-wide Compensation without Losing You’re A$$ets!

Are you wondering how to create a commission structure for your stylists without giving away the farm? Or, how do you know what to pay a full-time salon manager based on your salon's revenue? Join our online class to see how we've created a plan for compensation [WITH BENEFITS] that:

* pays the owner six figures
* pays better than other brand-name retailers
* leaves a six percent profit margin so your business is worth buying someday.
* doesn't discourage TEAM (in fact, we will prove that it IS possible to pay commission and have a thriving TEAM culture!)

Make sure you and your leadership team join this one!

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