Grow My Salon Business Podcast Antony Whitaker

The entrepreneurial journey is an ever-evolving process and every stage brings with it unique challenges and opportunities. 
 
The creative aspects of the salon industry are often what attract people to it, but if you’re going to make a success of yourself in a creative industry, it’s every bit as important to focus on the financial side too. 
 
Today’s guest is Sean Hanna, a London-based hairdresser and multi-salon owner, property owner, business consultant, and entrepreneur in the real sense of the word!
 
In this episode, we discuss: 
 
●      The phases that a business owner evolves through during a successful career
●      The importance of managing the numbers
●      Why you need an exit strategy…
 
And lots more!
 
In this Episode:
 
[02:35] Sean provides an overview of the six phases of business ownership. 
[06:31] The question that Sean is most commonly asked by salon owners. 
[06:52] Why Sean wrote his ebook, The Entrepreneur’s Guide to the Galaxy, and where you can access it for free. 
[09:03] Finding the balance between the creative and financial elements of a salon business. 
[12:31] Sean’s educational background and his approach to managing money. 
[18:45] The motivation behind the founding of Sean and Skyler’s colour-only salon and the lessons they learned from it. 
[25:02] Why you need an exit strategy and when you should start developing one. 
[34:10] The evolution of Sean’s business and advice for growing your own. 
[37:11] The model that Sean uses to help salon owners exit their businesses. 
[40:36] Factors Sean takes into consideration when deciding whether to close a salon. 
[44:43] Where you can connect with Sean.  
[45:23] Final inspirational words from Sean. 
 
Thanks so much for joining me this week. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! 
They do matter in the rankings of the show and help other people find my podcast. 
I also love to hear what’s been helpful and what you love about the podcast! Just click here to review, scroll to the bottom, tap “Ratings and Reviews” tap to rate with 5 stars and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favourite part of the podcast is. Thank you for your support!
Special thanks to Sean for sharing his insights with me for this week’s episode. Until next time! Antony
 
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Episode 14 with Skyler Hanna 
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As a salon owner you will have many responsibilities, but they can all be summarised by saying that; “You are the person that is ultimately responsible for the success of your business".

And that takes more than just being good at doing hair, having a great location, and a column of your own clients… 

Obviously, those things are important, and they will help you get ‘out of the gate’ so to speak, but in reality - they are just the beginning. 

In my experience, the 3 biggest challenges, that most salon owners face will be: 

1. The business is dependent on them doing the majority of the work.
2. There will be a degree of chaos, or a lack of organisation.
3. ‘The culture’ that is developing within the business.

For full show notes, links and resources mentioned visit: https://growmysalonbusiness.com/podcast/240/ 

Thanks so much for joining me this week. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! 
They do matter in the rankings of the show and help other people find my podcast. I also love to hear what’s been helpful and what you love about the podcast! 
Just click here to review, scroll to the bottom, tap “Ratings and Reviews” tap to rate with 5 stars and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favourite part of the podcast is. Thank you for your support!
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Got a question you want answered on the podcast? DM me your question over on Instagram or just come on over to connect at: https://www.instagram.com/growmysalonbusiness/

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Success as a hairdresser comes in many forms. For some it's purely creative, for others it’s all about building a clientele, succeeding as an educator, or building a business.
To have success in multiple areas isn't easy, which is why in many cases, when you see a successful business, it's often because there is a partnership between someone with a business focus and another partner with a creative focus. When you get the balance right, you can create something very special.
My guest today is Richard Ashforth, hairdresser, educator, creative director and co-owner with Aldo Furfaro of 10 Saco Salons and Academies in several countries around the world.
Richard's wealth of knowledge and experience make for a fascinating conversation about the state of the salon industry and the mission that he is on to educate his fellow hairdressers.
In this episode, we will discuss:
Why you need to incorporate the local culture within the framework of your brand.Noise; the guerrilla event that Richard hosts in various locationsHow training in the salon space has evolvedThe collaboration involved in creating Richard's stunning new collection  
For full show notes, links and resources mentioned visit: https://growmysalonbusiness.com/podcast/239/ 

Thanks so much for joining me this week. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! 
They do matter in the rankings of the show and help other people find my podcast. I also love to hear what’s been helpful and what you love about the podcast!  
Just click here to review, scroll to the bottom, tap “Ratings and Reviews” tap to rate with 5 stars and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favourite part of the podcast is. Thank you for your support! And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show to get automatic updates.
Got a question you want answered on the podcast? DM me your question over on Instagram or just come on over to connect at: https://www.instagram.com/growmysalonbusiness/

Why is it that 80% of businesses that go to market never get an offer, meaning those business owners have to close the doors on all their hard work and walk away. 

If you’re a salon owner, the day will come when you are going to relinquish control of your business. 

This episode focuses on how you can increase your chances of being able to sell your business when that day comes rather than being forced to shut it down.

My guest is Zach Dogar, a business broker and exit strategy specialist in the hair and beauty industry. 

In today’s podcast, we will discuss:

Points for consideration when establishing the value of a salon businessThe biggest mistakes buyers and sellers makeHow to achieve the best sale price for your business
And lots more! 
For full show notes, links and resources mentioned visit: https://growmysalonbusiness.com/podcast/238/ 

Thanks so much for joining me this week. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! 
They do matter in the rankings of the show and help other people find my podcast. I also love to hear what’s been helpful and what you love about the podcast! 
Just click here to review, scroll to the bottom, tap “Ratings and Reviews” tap to rate with 5 stars and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favourite part of the podcast is. Thank you for your support!
And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show to get automatic updates.
Got a question you want answered on the podcast? DM me your question over on Instagram or just come on over to connect at: https://www.instagram.com/growmysalonbusiness/

One of the biggest changes to take place in the hair and beauty industry during the course of my career has been the uptake of tech, especially in relation to the business side of running a salon.
 
Today’s guest is Jo Burgess, a former hairdresser and the co-founder of Shortcuts Salon Management Software. Since the early ‘90s, Jo and her team have been at the forefront of developing tech-based solutions for the salon industry. 
 
In today’s episode, we will discuss:
 
●      The impact that the last 3-4 years have had on salon software innovations
●      The future role that salon management software has in developing client relationships and improving the client experience
●      The uses for Artificial Intelligence (AI) in salons today…
 
And lots more! 
 
For full show notes, links and resources mentioned visit: https://growmysalonbusiness.com/podcast/237/ 
Thanks so much for joining me this week. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! 
They do matter in the rankings of the show and help other people find my podcast. I also love to hear what’s been helpful and what you love about the podcast! 
Just click here to review, scroll to the bottom, tap “Ratings and Reviews” tap to rate with 5 stars and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favourite part of the podcast is. Thank you for your support!
And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show to get automatic updates.
Got a question you want answered on the podcast? DM me your question over on Instagram or just come on over to connect at: https://www.instagram.com/growmysalonbusiness/

Most businesses don’t last more than a few years, so if you reach your 10th birthday, congratulations because you’re already one of the lucky ones! However, as the years go by, it’s essential that you don’t become too stuck in your ways because continuous evolution is a foundational principle for any successful business.    Inspired by an email from a listener, in today’s episode, I discuss what a business rebrand might entail, how to determine whether you need one, and how to approach team members who are resistant to change.    Change isn’t a choice, it’s inevitable. So, for the sake of your business, make sure you’re changing with the times!    For full show notes, links and resources mentioned visit: https://growmysalonbusiness.com/podcast/236/    Thanks so much for joining me this week. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated!  They do matter in the rankings of the show and help other people find my podcast. I also love to hear what’s been helpful and what you love about the podcast!  Just click here to review, scroll to the bottom, tap “Ratings and Reviews” tap to rate with 5 stars and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favourite part of the podcast is. Thank you for your support! And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show to get automatic updates. Got a question you want answered on the podcast? DM me your question over on Instagram or just come on over to connect at: https://www.instagram.com/growmysalonbusiness/