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0399: Introducing the New Gambuzza Barbershops Franchise, with Frank Gambuzza!

Release Date: 11/02/2020

Beyond The Technique Podcast

Managing your salon team shouldn’t require juggling group texts, emails, social media, and multiple apps. In this episode, Kati welcomes Salon Symphony founder Antonio Stanley to share how his all-in-one platform brings team communication, training, events, goals, tasks, resources, onboarding, and more into one organized space. Discover how leading salon brands are using technology to strengthen communication, simplify operations, improve recruiting, and keep everyone on the same page as they grow. If you’re ready to eliminate communication chaos and manage your team more efficiently, this...

0719: Pressure Is A Privilege Until It Isn't

Beyond The Technique Podcast

Pressure can sharpen your focus, strengthen your performance, and inspire growth—but when it becomes constant, it can threaten your health, relationships, and leadership. In this episode, Kati shares lessons from her own transition out of salon ownership while exploring how anxiety, stress, fear, overwhelm, and pressure affect salon and spa leaders. You’ll learn why pressure paired with adequate resources creates a healthy challenge, while pressure without enough preparation, recovery, support, or time becomes a threat. Walk away with a practical framework for recognizing your limits,...

0718: Get this Conversation Right

Beyond The Technique Podcast

AI is transforming the front desk, and salon and spa owners can now deliver immediate, personalized support without overwhelming their teams. In this episode, conversation designer Jyoti Iyer introduces Brook, a virtual assistant that manages calls, texts, website chats, appointment bookings, and client requests—even after hours. Discover how the right AI can eliminate voicemail, prevent missed opportunities, reduce booking friction, and provide measurable insight into your return on investment. You’ll also learn what to look for when choosing an AI platform and how this technology can...

0717: Your Weaknesses are Strengths Abused

Beyond The Technique Podcast

Your greatest weakness may actually be one of your greatest strengths—simply overused, misused, or applied in the wrong context. In this episode, Kati explores how qualities like communication, confidence, loyalty, optimism, decisiveness, and adaptability can create powerful results but also damage trust and relationships when left unchecked. You’ll learn a practical four-step process to name, notice, neutralize, and redirect these behaviors with greater self-awareness and emotional intelligence. Whether you lead a salon, spa, med spa, or simply want to grow personally and professionally,...

0716: Stay Humble, Thirsty, and Strong!

Beyond The Technique Podcast

In this inspiring episode, Kati sits down with salon owner and educator Kelley Martell to explore her 22-year journey of creativity, resilience, and continual growth in the beauty industry. Kelley shares why salon owners must remain humble, stay present with their teams, and recognize the talent and fresh perspectives emerging from today’s newest hairstylists. She also encourages beauty professionals to pursue education, overcome imposter syndrome, embrace opportunities, and remember that success reflects the effort invested in mastering their craft. From navigating serious health challenges...

0715: Focus on What's Right

Beyond The Technique Podcast

Your brain is wired to notice problems, but constantly focusing on what’s wrong can stall progress, exhaust leaders, and create a fearful salon or spa culture. In this episode, Kati explores the difference between pessimism, blind optimism, and realistic optimism—and shares how effective leaders face the facts, focus on what they can control, and believe improvement is possible. You’ll learn how to interrupt negative thought patterns, recognize harmful “absolute language,” celebrate meaningful wins, and expect solution-minded leadership from your team. Walk away with practical...

0714: Which Enneagram Are You?

Beyond The Technique Podcast

What if understanding why you lead the way you do could transform how you connect with your team? Certified Enneagram coach and salon owner Jennifer Culverhouse reveals how the Enneagram goes beyond surface-level behaviors to uncover the motivations, strengths, fears, and patterns driving each of us. Discover how greater self-awareness can help salon and spa owners navigate conflict, appreciate different personalities, and recognize when their greatest strengths become leadership blind spots. You’ll walk away encouraged to move beyond autopilot, lead with conscious intention, and view the...

0713: Be The Hero's Guide

Beyond The Technique Podcast

The most effective salon and spa leaders don’t need to be the hero—they become the trusted guide who helps others reach their full potential. In this episode, Kati Whitledge explains how owners can empower their leaders, leaders can develop their teams, and service providers can help clients become the heroes of their own stories. Discover why empathy and authority are essential to effective guidance—and how micromanaging, rescuing, and seeking recognition can limit both your people and your business. If you’re ready to create more leaders, release control, and build a company that can...

712: The Ultimate Business Upgrade

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711: Change Your Identity to Change Your Life

Beyond The Technique Podcast

If you want a new life, a stronger business, or a better future, you must first become someone who believes those outcomes are possible. In this powerful episode, Kati shares how changing her identity helped her overcome lifelong struggles, lose more than 100 pounds, and transform the way she leads and lives. Salon owners and leaders will learn how to replace limiting labels with empowering “I am” statements, trade “I should” for “I must,” and take full ownership of their results. Tune in for an honest and motivating reminder that lasting change begins when you envision who you...

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There is still opportunity out there and today we are sharing a new barbershop franchise that is a one-of-a-kind experience for barber guests! We have Frank Gambuzza back to share his new Gambuzza barbershop business. He had a vision, which led to an incredible partnership, and has now been realized. The Gambuzza barbershop business opportunity has launched and is now available for you to invest in and own! Listen and share with you entrepreneurial friends. There are many lessons we will all learn from Frank in today’s show.

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