The Apprenticeship Godmother The Apprenticeship Godmother

In this episode of The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast host Sarah Abel discusses her plans to rebrand and relaunch her podcast in the new year.
 
She talks about stepping back from the Apprenticeship Godmother brand to focus more on training and helping hair and beauty business owners scale their businesses through accessing funding for training. Sarah shares some of her favourite past episodes that were popular with listeners and provided valuable advice and insights. She expresses her excitement about the new direction and topics her podcast will cover in 2024 such as how to transform a salon business into a profitable training business.
 
For more information about apprenticeships, and to connect with Sarah, head to: https://linktr.ee/tnbhairbeautyhealthtraining
 
The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast is the show which highlights what salon owners, entrepreneurs and hair, beauty and wellness businesses really need to know about employing an apprentice to have a successful experience for both the employer and the apprentice too. This show covers everything from how to find the perfect placement if you want to train as a hair, beauty or wellness professional right through to explaining the step by step process of how to employ an apprentice in your salon. This podcast will highlight all the traits of creating a successful apprenticeship.

In this episode of The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast host Sarah Abel talks to Sydney about her journey into the nail industry.
 
Sarah learns about Sydney's experience leaving school and working various jobs before finding her passion in nails. Sydney discusses starting her training at a local salon and the support she receives. She shares her desire to continue learning and one day open her own training academy to help others.
 
Sydney speaks on resilience gained from past jobs and her commitment to building her skills and social media presence.
 
You will learn in the episode:
Sydney's journey from leaving school to discovering her passion for nails How she started her training at a local salon and the support from the owner Her commitment to continuing education and desire to one day open a training academy The importance of building skills, experience and social media presence to achieve goals  
For more information about apprenticeships, and to connect with Sarah, head to: https://linktr.ee/tnbhairbeautyhealthtraining
 
The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast is the show which highlights what salon owners, entrepreneurs and hair, beauty and wellness businesses really need to know about employing an apprentice to have a successful experience for both the employer and the apprentice too. This show covers everything from how to find the perfect placement if you want to train as a hair, beauty or wellness professional right through to explaining the step by step process of how to employ an apprentice in your salon. This podcast will highlight all the traits of creating a successful apprenticeship.

In this episode of The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast host Sarah Abel talks to Chris about his journey returning to hairdressing after trying different careers.
 
Chris discusses leaving hairdressing for a period of time due to personal issues but realising it was his passion. He talks about doing the accelerated route through TNB Training to get back into the industry faster. Sarah and Chris also discuss the importance of resilience and having a purpose in life and career.
 
In this episode you will learn:
What was Chris's journey in and out of hairdressing How Chris took an accelerated route back into the industry The importance of resilience when facing career challenges Why finding your purpose can keep you motivated Tips on overcoming self-doubt and thoughts of dropping out  
For more information about apprenticeships, and to connect with Sarah, head to: https://linktr.ee/tnbhairbeautyhealthtraining
 
The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast is the show which highlights what salon owners, entrepreneurs and hair, beauty and wellness businesses really need to know about employing an apprentice to have a successful experience for both the employer and the apprentice too. This show covers everything from how to find the perfect placement if you want to train as a hair, beauty or wellness professional right through to explaining the step by step process of how to employ an apprentice in your salon. This podcast will highlight all the traits of creating a successful apprenticeship.

In this episode of The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast host Sarah Abel talks to Alison, owner of two salons in Kent.
 
Alison discusses how she has grown her business over the past decade from a small salon of five chairs to now employing over 20 staff members. She emphasises the importance of developing her team through opportunities for growth, recognition of achievements, and an emphasis on work-life balance. Alison also provides advice for those looking to start their career in the industry, highlighting attributes like ambition, good communication, and a willingness to gain diverse experiences.
 
In this episode you will hear:
How Alison provides opportunities to take on more responsibilities and allow for growth How Alison recognises achievements through awards What Alison does to support a good work-life balance The attributes to look for in employees The importance of strong communication skills Alison’s view on gaining diverse experiences through apprenticeships, further education, and volunteering  
For more information about apprenticeships, and to connect with Sarah, head to: https://linktr.ee/tnbhairbeautyhealthtraining
 
The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast is the show which highlights what salon owners, entrepreneurs and hair, beauty and wellness businesses really need to know about employing an apprentice to have a successful experience for both the employer and the apprentice too. This show covers everything from how to find the perfect placement if you want to train as a hair, beauty or wellness professional right through to explaining the step by step process of how to employ an apprentice in your salon. This podcast will highlight all the traits of creating a successful apprenticeship.

In this episode of The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast, host Sarah Abel talks to her apprentice Teesha about her experience in the traineeship program.
 
Teesha discusses how she struggled in college due to bullying and lacked confidence, but found success in the apprenticeship. She learned new hair skills, enjoyed various modules like customer service, and aims to start her own business. Teesha also wanted to share her story to help others facing similar challenges gain confidence and opportunities through apprenticeships.
 
In this episode you will learn:
How Teesha struggled with bullying in college and how it impacted her confidence The new hair skills Teesha learned through the apprenticeship program How the smaller class sizes in the apprenticeship program helped Teesha feel more comfortable compared to college Which modules Teesha enjoyed learning in the program What Teesha's future goals are  
For more information about apprenticeships, and to connect with Sarah, head to: https://linktr.ee/tnbhairbeautyhealthtraining
 
The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast is the show which highlights what salon owners, entrepreneurs and hair, beauty and wellness businesses really need to know about employing an apprentice to have a successful experience for both the employer and the apprentice too. This show covers everything from how to find the perfect placement if you want to train as a hair, beauty or wellness professional right through to explaining the step by step process of how to employ an apprentice in your salon. This podcast will highlight all the traits of creating a successful apprenticeship.

In this episode of The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast host Sarah Abel discusses the power of selling and why it’s often the key area preventing businesses from growing.
 
Sarah talks about the importance of loving and believing in the products that you sell. A difficulty in business is teaching apprentices who have never sold before how to sell, and Sarah provides examples of how she teaches her apprentices the art of selling. Sarah also explains why you should get apprentices to focus on talking to more people rather than closing sales.
 
In this episode you will learn:
Why selling is holding so many businesses back How to get apprentices to overcome their fear of selling Tips and tricks to get employees to sell more Why you need to love the products you are selling The importance of focussing on activities rather than sales  
For more information about apprenticeships, and to connect with Sarah, head to: https://linktr.ee/tnbhairbeautyhealthtraining
 
The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast is the show which highlights what salon owners, entrepreneurs and hair, beauty and wellness businesses really need to know about employing an apprentice to have a successful experience for both the employer and the apprentice too. This show covers everything from how to find the perfect placement if you want to train as a hair, beauty or wellness professional right through to explaining the step by step process of how to employ an apprentice in your salon. This podcast will highlight all the traits of creating a successful apprenticeship.