#366 - IRS tax announcement and how it could impact stylists and salon owners
Release Date: 12/16/2024
#383 - Do Pre-Book Incentives & Loyalty Discount Programs Work?
Thriving Stylist Podcast
Feeling the pressure of a shifting economy with more client cancellations and stretched-out appointments, many stylists have been tempted to lean on discounts and loyalty programs to keep their chair full. Are these the right strategies to be using, or are they just surface-level solutions? Today, I break it all down and work the math to show how using these types of things really play out for your business in the long-run. I hope this episode arms you with the perspective and knowledge to make the right decision, so you can determine if the financial impact of offering these incentives...
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#382 - The Client Poaching Trend......
Thriving Stylist Podcast
Have you ever felt the sting of a competitor trying to snatch your hard-earned clients? Are you battling the creeping fear of what I refer to as "Ninja Turtle" stylists who undercut your prices and poach your loyal clientele? Even if it’s something that you may not have experienced yet I want to talk about it, because it is becoming a very real trend in this industry. In this episode, I break it all down and discuss the client poaching trend, what it means and how to handle it. If you’re ready to stop playing defense and start building your kingdom, then what I share today will help...
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#381 - What does it mean to be "worth it" as a stylist
Thriving Stylist Podcast
Are you feeling the shift? Is "charging your worth" leaving you and your clients feeling...unfulfilled? What if the key isn't about emotional pricing, but about genuine perceived value? Today we go deep into the "worth it" era, and look at how the rising cost of living and changing client expectations are reshaping the salon industry as we know it. In this episode, I share how people are still spending money, but they're spending money in the places that are worth it to them. So, are you ready to move beyond offering just luxury snacks and good consultations so that you can position...
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#380 - Are Auto-Responders for IG DMs a Good Idea Still?
Thriving Stylist Podcast
Are your Instagram autoresponders secretly sabotaging your business growth? You set them up to save time, but are they actually pushing potential clients away? Today, I reveal my thoughts on if Instagram auto responders are still a good idea for us to use in 2025, and the advice that I give in this episode is going to be for those of you who want to grow your business over the next 18 months to two years. If you're ready to transform your Instagram strategy and stop unknowingly "bleeding out" potential business, hit “play” because this episode is for you! With Grow My Clientele...
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#379 - 3 Game Changing Strategies That Get You More Clients Within 24 Hours
Thriving Stylist Podcast
Are you struggling to fill your chair as a stylist? What if the client surge you once enjoyed has vanished, and the old tactics just aren't cutting it? Today, I want to share some high-level tips and tricks from the hundreds of stylists that attended our 10 New Clients Every Month Bootcamp of March 2025. In this episode, you’ll hear what I have learned from our students who went through our program over the last few weeks, what you need to be doing right now to elevate your business and how to make the small micro-changes that will lead to an increase in demand. If you’re ready to...
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#378 - When should a salon owner reduce commissions?
Thriving Stylist Podcast
Ever feel like your salon's commission structure is holding your best stylists back? Are you trapped in a cycle of high turnover and struggling to keep top talent engaged? In the last couple of months, there have been a few conversations where I have had to address this topic of overpaying people and we have had to take a deep dive into the compensation model. In this episode, I share what overcompensating in the salon looks like, what the best way to calculate a compensation percentage is and some of the biggest compensation mistakes salon owners make. There are definitely risks of...
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#377 - Winning pricing strategies in 2025
Thriving Stylist Podcast
Are your salon prices keeping pace with reality, or are you unknowingly sabotaging your business? Today I dive deep into the crucial topic of winning pricing strategies for 2025, challenging the common myths that are holding stylists back at this time. If you've felt the sting of rising costs both personally and professionally (and who hasn’t?), yet hesitated to adjust your fees or you’re clinging to the idea that "something is better than nothing," even if it means razor-thin margins, then this is one you have to pay close attention to. In this episode, I share why waiting it...
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#376 - The NEW Marketing Funnel Level That Changes Everything....
Thriving Stylist Podcast
Have you noticed clients becoming more hesitant, even flaky? Are no-shows and last-minute cancellations eating into your profits and patience? Times have changed, things are different, and the “Great Divide” that I was speaking of in 2022 has indeed happened. In this episode, I dive deep into a brand-new level of the marketing funnel that's changing everything: trust. You’ll hear why the old ways of attracting clients simply aren't cutting it anymore and most importantly, what you can be doing about it right now, as I share actionable strategies for building a rock-solid foundation of...
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#375 - The social media shift of 2025
Thriving Stylist Podcast
Are you feeling lost in the ever-shifting sands of social media? Does it feel like the strategies that once worked are now falling flat? We are at this crossroads where some stylists and salons are about to be busier and more successful than they have ever been before, and some are going to start to feel like they’re sliding backwards and crashing. Today, I break it all down as we look at the social media shift of 2025, and I reveal why your current approach might be holding you back. In this episode, I share some strategies that I know are working and how to adapt to the changing landscape...
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#374 - Salon profit margins and stylist compensation
Thriving Stylist Podcast
Are stylists truly getting what they deserve, and are owners protecting their bottom line? Compensation is always a hot topic, but right now especially everyone wants to make sure that they are getting what is appropriate. Today, we’re diving deep into the often-murky waters of salon profit margins and stylist compensation and I tackle the tough questions: Is your current compensation model actually hurting your business, and how can you ensure both stylist satisfaction and salon profitability? Let’s be honest, there are a lot of shifts happening in the industry right now. Are you...
info_outlineThe IRS is now using AI to search tax records and open audits, but what exactly does this mean for stylists and salon owners? Today, I want to talk about how this latest news from the IRS could significantly impact your business, and I break down the key areas where the IRS’s AI is likely to focus, while sharing strategies to help mitigate risks and ensure your tax filings are accurate.
Whether you're a solo stylist or own a thriving salon, it's important to stay informed about the latest tax developments. While this all might sound alarming, understanding the implications can help you stay compliant and protect your hard-earned money, and I hope this episode helps you avoid any potential tax troubles that may trip you up!
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