Salon Owners Collective

Larissa Macleman
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Salon Owners Collective

Salon Owners Collective Podcast Ready to stop working in your salon and start leading it like a true CEO? Welcome to the Salon Owners Collective Podcast—your go-to show for turning hustle into high performance and growing a salon business that gives you freedom, profit, and lifestyle. Hosted by Larissa Macleman, former salon owner turned business strategist, this podcast is for salon & spa owners who are ready to step fully into their Salon CEO role. Each episode brings you: ✨ Strategic frameworks to grow and scale with confidence 🎯 Actionable steps to lead your team, increase profits, and reclaim your time 💬 Real stories of transformation from salon owners who’ve done it 💡 Fresh ideas and mindset shifts to build the business—and life—you deserve Because here’s the truth: you were never meant to do it alone. And you absolutely have what it takes to build a successful salon without burning out.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    “I Love Doing Hair… But I’m Done”– 4 Signs to Step Away From the Chair

    “I Love Hair… But I Think I’m Done” – The Hidden Truth About Stepping Away From the Chair In this episode, Larissa dives deep into the emotional and strategic journey of letting go of the chair and becoming the CEO your business needs. If you’re a salon owner stuck in the weeds, feeling stretched, or unsure how to let go without losing the love—you need to hear this. Discover: The 4 signs you’re ready to stop taking clients How to replace yourself (without the guilt) Why stepping back is the most powerful move you can make ✨ Ready to step out of the chair and into leadership? Book your FREE Salon Strategy Call now: Click here to book Resources  RESOURCE: Take the Health Check! SALON MASTERY: Apply Now to Salon Mastery Coaching now! Achieve Salon Growth without being overwhelmed or overworking – it is possible! Salon Mastery is a coaching program that provides you with the tools & support you need to build a profitable & successful Salon. Together, we’ll build a 9-part business strategy for your salon with your own dedicated success coach to lead you toward success. COMMUNITY: CLICK HERE Join over 6,000 industry experts and Salon Owners in my Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook group.

    20 min

  2. 13 APR

    Why Your Team Feels “Off” (And What To Do About It)

    You’re showing up, doing your best… but your team? Something just feels off. In this episode, Salon Owners Collective Coach Joel Bouzaid dives deep into the invisible force that shapes your salon’s success—your team culture. If your once high-performing team feels disconnected, unmotivated, or a little “meh”, this is for you. 🔎 You’ll uncover: The REAL reason your team vibe feels fractured (hint: it’s not just them) How to lead your team without draining yourself The difference between confused and clean communication Our powerful 1:1 method to boost performance How to reconnect your team with your vision and purpose ✨ Culture doesn’t fix itself. You do.   🔗 Book a free Salon Strategy Call with Larissa Let’s create a simple plan to rebuild your dream team and grow toward $1Million in revenue—without the burnout.     💥 3 Reasons Salon Owners Should Listen to This Episode: You’ll finally understand why your team feels disconnected—and what to do about it. Learn how to lead with clarity, not chaos—even when you’re exhausted. Get actionable tools to rebuild team motivation and performance fast. Resources  RESOURCE: Take the Health Check!  SALON MASTERY: Apply Now to Salon Mastery Coaching now! Achieve Salon Growth without being overwhelmed or overworking - it is possible! Salon Mastery is a coaching program that provides you with the tools & support you need to build a profitable & successful Salon. Together, we’ll build a 9-part business strategy for your salon with your own dedicated success coach to lead you toward success.  COMMUNITY: CLICK HERE Join over 6,000 industry experts and Salon Owners in my Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook group.

    32 min

  3. 6 APR

    Success Isn’t a Secret—It’s Rented Daily

    Success Isn’t a Secret—It’s Rented Daily In this week’s episode, I sit down with award-winning stylist and salon CEO Sam James, who gives us the full backstage pass to her winning moment—and the 13 years it took to get there. Sam opens up about the real behind-the-scenes of success: the failed attempts, the evolving team, the culture she built, and the leadership mindset that changed everything. If you’re a salon owner chasing next-level growth, this conversation is your reminder that success doesn’t come from luck—it comes from relentless clarity, grit, and heart. 👑 What we cover: Building award-winning collections (without losing your mind) How to lead a loyal, culture-first team Why you must stop scrolling and start doing How motherhood shifted Sam’s leadership style Setting realistic goals that actually get results Make sure to go follow Sam James on instagram and let her know we sent you!✨ @samij_hair ✨💛 👉 Ready to step out of daily operations and into your role as CEO? Book a FREE Strategy Call with Larissa to map out your path to $1Million Salon success and see if Salon Mastery is the right fit. Resources  RESOURCE: Take the Health Check! SALON MASTERY: Apply Now to Salon Mastery Coaching now! Achieve Salon Growth without being overwhelmed or overworking – it is possible! Salon Mastery is a coaching program that provides you with the tools & support you need to build a profitable & successful Salon. Together, we’ll build a 9-part business strategy for your salon with your own dedicated success coach to lead you toward success. COMMUNITY: CLICK HERE Join over 6,000 industry experts and Salon Owners in my Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook group.

    21 min

  4. 27 MAR

    Top 5 Expensive Mistakes Salon Investors Make — and How to Avoid Them

    Thinking about buying a salon or scaling your existing one? Before you dive in, I need to share the 5 most common — and costly — mistakes I see investors and salon owners make. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✔ Why oversimplifying the business could kill your growth ✔ How to build a team that stays, thrives, and grows with you ✔ The secret to engineering profit (even if you’re already at $1Million) ✔ Why going hands-off too soon is a recipe for disaster ✔ How smart salon CEOs make data-driven decisions, not guesses   Whether you’re an investor stepping into the salon industry or a stylist-turned-owner ready to lead with confidence, this episode is packed with lessons to help you scale strategically- not chaotically.   ✨ Book your free Salon Strategy Call with me to create your roadmap to $1Million and see if Salon Mastery is the right fit for you. www.salonownerscollective.com Resources  RESOURCE: Take the Health Check!  SALON MASTERY: Apply Now to Salon Mastery Program now! Achieve Salon Growth without being overwhelmed or overworking - it is possible! Salon Mastery is a business program that provides you with the tools & support you need to build a profitable & successful Salon. Together, we’ll build a 9-part business strategy for your salon with your own dedicated success coach to lead you toward success.  COMMUNITY: CLICK HERE Join over 6,000 industry experts and Salon Owners in my Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook group.

    21 min

  5. 23 MAR

    Are You Sabotaging Your Manager?

    You finally hire a manager, hoping they’ll take daily tasks off your plate… but before long, you’re still the one solving problems, running team meetings, and making all the decisions. Sound familiar? You’re not alone — and here’s the truth: most salon owners accidentally sabotage their managers by holding on too tight, micromanaging, and never truly letting go. In this episode, we uncover why so many salon owners fall into this trap — and how to stop. You’ll learn: The #1 reason you keep getting pulled back into daily operations How to define clear roles and responsibilities between you and your manager The key to delegating with confidence, without “dump and run” Why letting go isn’t just scary — it’s essential for scaling How to shift from problem-solver to powerful Salon CEO We’ll also show you why stepping into CEO leadership isn’t just about you — it’s about empowering your team to step up with you, and building a business that can grow beyond you. If you’re tired of doing your manager’s job and feel stuck in the weeds, this episode will give you the clarity and courage you need to finally cross that bridge into freedom and profit. You don’t have to stay stuck.  Here’s why you should listen to this episode: Understand why your manager isn’t stepping up (and how you might be the reason!).  Learn how to delegate with clarity so your manager can lead — not rely on you.  Get inspired to finally step into your CEO role and create a salon that runs without you.   Resources  RESOURCE: Take the Health Check!  SALON MASTERY: Apply Now to Salon Mastery Coaching now! Achieve Salon Growth without being overwhelmed or overworking - it is possible! Salon Mastery is a coaching program that provides you with the tools & support you need to build a profitable & successful Salon. Together, we’ll build a 9-part business strategy for your salon with your own dedicated success coach to lead you toward success.  COMMUNITY: CLICK HERE Join over 6,000 industry experts and Salon Owners in my Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook group.

    31 min

  6. 18 MAR

    How Poor Communication is Costing You Profit & Peace

    Running a salon should be rewarding—but if you’re stuck in team drama, constant conflict, and losing great staff, it can feel like a never-ending battle. Are you spending more time managing personalities than actually growing your business? Do you feel like no matter how much you communicate, your team still doesn’t ‘get it’? Are you constantly stuck in the middle of salon gossip, complaints, or misunderstandings? If any of this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Many salon owners believe their team is the problem—but the real issue is how you’re leading them. In this episode, leadership expert Joel Bouzaid breaks down the silent killer that’s keeping your business stuck: poor communication. He’ll reveal how top salon CEOs transform staff conflict into trust, efficiency, and loyalty—without micromanaging or burning out. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: 1. The hidden communication mistakes that create drama & high staff turnover 2. How to stop reacting to problems and start leading with confidence 3. The secret to reading between the lines (so you actually understand what your team is saying) 4. How to build trust & loyalty—so your team works with you, not against you If you’re tired of feeling like the middleman in your own business, constantly fixing problems instead of growing your salon, this episode is for you. Resources RESOURCE: Take the Health Check!  SALON MASTERY: Apply Now to Salon Mastery Coaching now! Achieve Salon Growth without being overwhelmed or overworking - it is possible! Salon Mastery is a coaching program that provides you with the tools & support you need to build a profitable & successful Salon. Together, we’ll build a 9-part business strategy for your salon with your own dedicated success coach to lead you toward success.  COMMUNITY: CLICK HERE Join over 6,000 industry experts and Salon Owners in my Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook group.

    18 min

  7. 10 MAR

    How to Build a Salon That Thrives Without You

    Let’s be honest—salon burnout is real, and it’s something no one talks about enough. If you’ve ever thought, I just want to sell my salon and walk away, you’re not alone. But here’s the truth: burnout doesn’t happen just because you’re working hard. It happens when you’re working hard without direction—stuck in a cycle of firefighting, decision fatigue, and never-ending to-do lists. But what if you could change that? What if your salon ran smoothly without relying on you 24/7? In this episode, I’m sharing how to stop the burnout spiral and start leading with clarity, ease, and confidence. You’ll learn:     ✔️ The 3 biggest burnout traps salon owners fall into—and how to escape them     ✔️ The 80/20 rule for salon success (and why the most profitable salons are actually boring)     ✔️ How to ditch reactive mode and step into leadership with a clear game plan     ✔️ The power of systemizing and delegating so you can stop doing everything yourself     ✔️ Why carving out 20% of your time for creativity and innovation will reignite your passion You don’t have to run yourself into the ground to build a thriving, profitable salon. You can have both success and sanity—it just takes the right strategy.  Here’s why you should listen to this episode: Discover why burnout happens and how to avoid it (for good!)  Learn how to create a repeatable, profitable salon model that works for you Get practical steps to ditch overwhelm, reclaim your time, and finally enjoy your business again   Resources  RESOURCE: Take the Health Check!  SALON MASTERY: Apply Now to Salon Mastery Coaching now! Achieve Salon Growth without being overwhelmed or...

    25 min

  8. 2 MAR

    How to Rebuild & Lead a High-Performing Salon Team (After Losing It All)

    Losing a team member is tough. But losing 80% of your team at once? That’s every salon owner's worst nightmare. It’s overwhelming. It throws your business into chaos. And honestly? It makes you question if you even want to keep going.That’s exactly what happened to Bronwyn. She went from leading a thriving team to running her salon with just one other person. But instead of giving up, she rebuilt from the ground up—this time, with the systems, mindset, and leadership skills needed to create a strong, resilient, and high-performing team.If you’ve ever struggled with staff retention, team culture, or hiring the right people, this episode is for you.In this episode, we dive into: ✔️ The 3 essential pillars of building a salon team that thrives ✔️ Why losing team members isn’t always a bad thing—and how to use it as a reset ✔️ The leadership mindset shift that will transform the way you run your salon      ✔️ How to create a salon culture that attracts, develops, and keeps top talentYou don’t have to stay stuck in survival mode or keep struggling with hiring and retention. Tune in now and learn how to lead your team with confidence and ease.Here is why you should listen to the full episode: Learn how to rebuild after major staff losses—without losing momentum. Discover the 3 key leadership shifts that will strengthen your team and culture. Find out how to create a salon your team wants to stay in—so you’re not constantly hiring and training. Resources  RESOURCE: Take the Health Check! SALON MASTERY: Apply Now to Salon Mastery Coaching now! Achieve Salon Growth without being overwhelmed or overworking - it is possible! Salon Mastery is a coaching program that provides you with the tools & support you need to build a profitable & successful Salon. Together, we’ll build a 9-part business strategy for your salon with your own dedicated success coach to lead you toward success. COMMUNITY: CLICK HERE Join over 6,000 industry experts and Salon Owners in my Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook group.

    31 min
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Salon Owners Collective Podcast Ready to stop working in your salon and start leading it like a true CEO? Welcome to the Salon Owners Collective Podcast—your go-to show for turning hustle into high performance and growing a salon business that gives you freedom, profit, and lifestyle. Hosted by Larissa Macleman, former salon owner turned business strategist, this podcast is for salon & spa owners who are ready to step fully into their Salon CEO role. Each episode brings you: ✨ Strategic frameworks to grow and scale with confidence 🎯 Actionable steps to lead your team, increase profits, and reclaim your time 💬 Real stories of transformation from salon owners who’ve done it 💡 Fresh ideas and mindset shifts to build the business—and life—you deserve Because here’s the truth: you were never meant to do it alone. And you absolutely have what it takes to build a successful salon without burning out.

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  • Creator
    Larissa Macleman
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2025
  • Episodes
    200
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 Larissa Macleman
  • Show Website
    Salon Owners Collective

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