Evolving with Style: Navigating the Changing Landscape of Salon Businesses
Release Date: 01/08/2024
Integrating Continued Education into Your Salon
A Spencer Gellise Collective
In this episode of Spencer Gellise Collective, Heather and Adreanne dive deep into the significance of continued education within the salon industry. They explore how ongoing training not only enhances service quality and salon revenue but also plays a crucial role in maintaining stylist enthusiasm and creativity. The hosts discuss their systematic approach to education, from comprehensive training programs for new hires to advanced classes for seasoned stylists, and how these initiatives help attract and retain top talent. They also touch on the importance of fostering a supportive learning...
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Crafting a Cohesive Team: Essential Strategies for Salon Owners”
A Spencer Gellise Collective
In this episode of the Spencer Gellise Collective, hosts Heather and Adreanne dive deep into the significance of team building for salon success. They discuss why creating a cohesive team is crucial not just for a positive work environment but also for enhancing the salon’s brand and customer experience. Through anecdotes and practical advice, they offer listeners a variety of strategies to strengthen team dynamics both within and outside the salon setting. From maintaining open communication channels like Slack to organizing team outings and celebrating personal milestones, the hosts share...
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Art to Leadership: Navigating Career Transitions with Rick Gellise
A Spencer Gellise Collective
In this episode of Spencer Gellise Collective, hosts Heather and Adreanne engage in a profound discussion with Rick Gellise, exploring his unexpected journey from aspiring artist to a seasoned leader in the retail sector. Rick reflects on the foundational experiences that shaped his customer service philosophy and his approach to leadership, emphasizing the timeless value of consistency, personal connection, and employee empowerment. Through anecdotes and reflections, Rick imparts valuable lessons on adapting leadership styles to meet individual and situational needs, the transformative power...
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A Journey of Passion, Leadership, and Community with McKenzie Oha
A Spencer Gellise Collective
Spencer Gellise Collective Episode 12: A Journey of Passion, Leadership, and Community with McKenzie Oha In this episode of the Spencer Gellise Collective, hosts Heather and Adreanne sit down with the dynamic McKenzie Oha, a seasoned entrepreneur in the beauty industry. McKenzie opens up about her journey from an enthusiastic young stylist to a successful salon owner with multiple locations in Michigan. She delves into the challenges and triumphs of her career, highlighting her transition from struggling stylist to a leader who now fosters a community-centric business model. McKenzie's story...
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Transformations and Innovations in the beauty industry with Steve Napier
A Spencer Gellise Collective
In this episode, we welcome the multi-talented Steve Napier to the Spencer Gellise Collective. With over 30 years in the industry and an unexpected transition from journalism, Steve shares a wealth of knowledge and personal stories that bridge creativity, education, and customer service in the beauty sector. Steve's insights remind us that the heart of hairdressing lies in transformation—not just in aesthetics but also in personal growth and client relationships. His dedication to education and his unique approach to sales and marketing highlight the evolving dynamics of the beauty industry....
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Understanding Your Why in the Beauty Industry
A Spencer Gellise Collective
In this episode of the Spencer Gellise Collective, hosts Heather Spencer and Adreanne Gellise-Budzinski delve into the heart of the beauty industry by exploring "Your Why" – the core motivation behind your professional endeavors. They share their personal journeys of discovering and evolving their whys, from initial passion to the integration of personal goals and family life. The discussion highlights the importance of your why in shaping your career, influencing decision-making, and fostering resilience through industry challenges, including the economic impacts of COVID-19. As salon...
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Embracing Time Wealth in the Beauty Industry
A Spencer Gellise Collective
Join Heather and Adreanne as they explore the increasingly important concept of Time Wealth, especially in the beauty industry. Reflecting on their own experiences and the global shift brought on by the pandemic, they delve into how salon owners and stylists can adapt to this new demand for time efficiency without sacrificing service quality. The episode features strategies for implementing flexible schedules, the introduction of express services, and the significance of clear communication with clients. Through personal anecdotes and success stories, they highlight the positive impact of...
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Cultivating a Strong Salon Culture
A Spencer Gellise Collective
Episode 8: In this insightful episode of Spencer Gellise Collective, hosts Heather Spencer and Adreanne Gellise-Budzinski delve into the nuanced world of salon culture, uncovering the foundational elements that define and impact it. They discuss the critical importance of establishing a shared set of values and principles that resonate within the salon team and extend outward to clients and the community. Through engaging conversations about leadership's role in molding culture, the significance of team engagement, client-centric strategies, and the influence of community involvement, Heather...
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Mastering the Winning Trifecta for Hairstyling Success
A Spencer Gellise Collective
Spencer Gellise Collective: Episode 7 In this enlightening episode of the Spencer Gellise Collective, hosts Adreanne Gellise-Budzinski and Heather Spencer dive deep into the essence of hairstyling success through a fundamental system they both advocate and practice: the winning trifecta. This system, a cornerstone of their coaching, is designed to aid stylists in expanding their clientele, enhancing customer satisfaction, and ultimately fostering a profitable and enduring career. Show Notes:Introduction to the winning trifecta: A system aimed at helping stylists grow...
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Recruitment Strategies in the Salon Industry
A Spencer Gellise Collective
This episode focuses on the hot topic of recruitment in the salon industry. We delve into effective strategies for attracting the right stylists to your salon. Identifying the Ideal Employee: Importance of knowing who your ideal employee is, similar to identifying your ideal client. Creating a vision or writing down specifics about the desired employee's characteristics, lifestyle, ethics, and more. Using this clarity to guide interview questions and look for the right fit. Setting Non-Negotiables: The necessity for salon owners to establish non-negotiable traits or qualifications in...
info_outlineIn today’s episode Heather and Adreanne emphasize staying relevant in an ever-changing industry.
They discuss the importance of both reactive and proactive evolution in response to industry trends and world events. The conversation covers the necessity of continuous education for stylists to keep up with changing fashion and business practices.
They stress the importance of mastering basic skills to adapt to future trends and provide insights into evolving business practices like online booking and social media marketing. They also touch on salon aesthetics, technology updates, and leadership strategies.
The discussion concludes with thoughts on changing client expectations, pricing strategies, and the overall trend of consistent client care over time.
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