HIGHLIGHTS • People Skills vs Technical Skills: Which Are More Important? w/ Benji Pow
Release Date: 11/24/2025
Ep. 432 • The Power of Personality in Social Media w/Peyton Lambert
The Hair Game
Salon Republic hairstylist, Peyton Lambert, @peytonlamberthair shares her journey from uncertainty to success in the hair industry. She brings you behind the scenes of building a business: continuous learning, embracing discomfort in social media, and becoming "addicted" to mastering your finances. She also addresses the changing perceptions of the hairstyling profession and the need for industry professionals to support one another and train the next generation. This Week's Topics: • How Perfectionism can hinder Success • Finding Education as a Hairstylist • How to Blend...
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HIGHLIGHTS • The Power of Personality in Social Media w/Peyton Lambert
The Hair Game
Salon Republic hairstylist, Peyton Lambert, @peytonlamberthair shares her journey from uncertainty to success in the hair industry. She brings you behind the scenes of building a business: continuous learning, embracing discomfort in social media, and becoming "addicted" to mastering your finances. She also addresses the changing perceptions of the hairstyling profession and the need for industry professionals to support one another and train the next generation. This Week's Topics: • How Perfectionism can hinder Success • Finding Education as a Hairstylist • How to Blend...
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Ep. 431 • Curating a Supportive and Recurring Clientele w/Lauren Herzog
The Hair Game
Salon owner and colorist Lauren Herzog @thehillbillyhairpainter, shares her unique journey into becoming a successful hairstylist. She discusses the challenges of overcoming stereotypes in the industry, the importance of self-belief, and how to curate a work-life balance while maintaining a thriving clientele. She also reflects on difficult conversations with clients and the importance of surrounding oneself with supportive peers in the industry. This week's Topics: Overcoming skepticism while building your career Breaking Stereotypes in Hairdressing How to Set...
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HIGHLIGHTS • Curating a Supportive and Recurring Clientele w/Lauren Herzog
The Hair Game
Salon owner and colorist Lauren Herzog @thehillbillyhairpainter, shares her unique journey into becoming a successful hairstylist. She discusses the challenges of overcoming stereotypes in the industry, the importance of self-belief, and how to curate a work-life balance while maintaining a thriving clientele. She also reflects on difficult conversations with clients and the importance of surrounding oneself with supportive peers in the industry. This week's Topics: Overcoming skepticism while building your career Breaking Stereotypes in Hairdressing How to Set...
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Ep. 430 • Helping Clients Express Their Authentic Self w/ Jules Heron
The Hair Game
Salon owner and hair cutting specialist Jules Heron started @hairforhumans to help their community feel supported. They share the impact of somatic therapy, and how creativity has become a vital outlet for managing anxiety. We also discuss the importance of consultations in understanding client needs and the emotional connections formed during hair transformations. This Week's Topics: Jules' Journey to Hairdressing The Impact of Somatic Therapy Transformational Haircuts and Client Relationships Understanding Client Needs and Technical Expertise The Importance of Consultations Emotional...
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HIGHLIGHTS • Helping Clients Express Their Authentic Self w/ Jules Heron
The Hair Game
These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Salon owner and hair cutting specialist Jules Heron started @hairforhumans to help their community feel supported. They share the impact of somatic therapy, and how creativity has become a vital outlet for managing anxiety. We also discuss the importance of consultations in understanding client needs and the emotional connections formed during hair transformations. This Week's Topics: Jules' Journey to Hairdressing The Impact of Somatic...
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A Look Back at 2025 w/ Eric Taylor
The Hair Game
Eric shares his thoughts on what's happened over the past year in our industry. We hope your year has been successful - and here's to even more success in the new year! Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist. Android users, you can leave us a rating on Spotify. You can find the rating option underneath the podcast's description. Apple users can leave a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! Each rating & review helps...
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Ep. 429 • Crazy Client Confessions: Salon Republic Holiday Party 2025 at Academy LA
The Hair Game
Donovan tracked down partygoers willing to share their craziest client stories! Have any of these ever happened to you? Thanks to the following peeps for sharing their story: @creepycolour @shannonsrs @_vanessasimone_ @hairbyjaque @livisstyles @holistichairlosstreatmentla @jtouch @mrlrc1 @joywilliamsbeauty Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist. Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple...
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A Holiday Message from Eric Taylor
The Hair Game
Eric shares a heartwarming message to all of our loyal listeners for the holiday season. A huge thanks to all of our Hair Gamers that continue to listen each week! Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist. Android users, you can leave us a rating on Spotify. You can find the rating option underneath the podcast's description. Apple users can leave a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! Each rating & review helps us reach...
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Ep. 428 • From BTC to CEO: What You Need to Know w/ Jennifer Alvarez
The Hair Game
Salon Business Coach & Speaker @jenniferjadealvarez shares her journey from BTC to becoming a successful business owner. She discusses her early experiences in the beauty industry, the challenges she faced, and the mentors who guided her. She highlights common mistakes made by beauty professionals and offers insights into financial planning, marketing, and business growth. Get her free Freedom Calculator here and find out how to retire from BTC! https://jenniferjadealvarez.myflodesk.com/freedom-calculator This Week's Topics: Overcoming Adversity and Finding Strength Mentorship...
info_outlineThese are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode.
Salon Sales & Wellness Educator @BenjiPow helps salon owners with their communication skills and sales confidence. We discuss the importance of technical skills vs. people skills, various aspects of salon management, and the difference between coaching and mentoring. Benji also shares insights on overcoming limiting beliefs and the importance of aligning values within a salon team to foster a positive work environment.
This Week's Topics:
- The Importance of People Skills in Retention
- Building Relationships with Clients
- Understanding Client Retention Metrics
- The Balance of Technical and People Skills
- Navigating Difficult Conversations
- Self-Reflection and Accountability
- The Role of Humility in Client Relationships
- The Role of Coaching vs. Mentorship
- The Impact of Negativity
- Managing a Salon Team
- Value Alignment in Hiring
- Avoiding the Peter Principle
- Salonwell: Coaching and Training
Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist.
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