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The Hair Game is a series brought to you by Salon Republic and hosted by founder Eric Taylor, who, after 18 yrs in the hair game, has seen a lot of s#!@ go down. We go deep with the beauty industry's most interesting players, we educate and tell stories about the things you care about, and we get into the business side of the game so you can earn more and keep more. Also check out the video content on salonrepublic.com/thehairgame.
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Ep. 344 • Are You Taking Care of Your Longtime Clients? w/ Akela Douglass
Salon owner, Wella Curl Craft Pro Arist & educator @akelashair changed her direction from corporate career path to the hair business. We discuss marketing, working with diverse hair types, and the importance of client relationships. We also talk about her experience in education and curriculum development.
This Week's Topics:
• Transition from Corporate College to Hair Business
• Beauty School and First Salon Job
• Development of Curl Curriculum and Wella Partnership
• Return to Sacramento and Opening Got Roots Color Bar
• Akela's Education and Academy
• Non-Technical Education and Marketing
• Taking Care of Longtime Clients
• Difficult Conversations with Clients
• Navigating Political Conversations in the Salon
• Changing the Lack of Curly Hair Education
• Hair Horror Stories
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 more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance!
FOLLOW US
http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast
http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic
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HIGHLIGHTS • Are You Taking Care of Your Longtime Clients? w/ Akela Douglass
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, Wella Curl Craft Pro Arist & educator @akelashair changed her direction from corporate career path to the hair business. We discuss marketing, working with diverse hair types, and the importance of client relationships. We also talk about her experience in education and curriculum development.
This Week's Topics:
• Transition from Corporate College to Hair Business
• Beauty School and First Salon Job
• Development of Curl Curriculum and Wella Partnership
• Return to Sacramento and Opening Got Roots Color Bar
• Akela's Education and Academy
• Non-Technical Education and Marketing
• Taking Care of Longtime Clients
• Difficult Conversations with Clients
• Navigating Political Conversations in the Salon
• Changing the Lack of Curly Hair Education
• Hair Horror Stories
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 more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance!
FOLLOW US
http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast
http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic
http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor -
Does Your Client Need to Be Canceled? w/ Stephanie Lawrence
Stylist, salon owner, and educator @hair_princess_steph joins us and discusses the growth of her salon and the unique aspects of the hair industry in New Hampshire. We also talk about the changing client behavior trends, particularly in the post-COVID era, and shares client misbehaviors and how she dealt with them.
This Week's Topics:
• Salon Growth and Expansion
• The Hair Industry in New Hampshire
• Client Behavior Trends
• Customer Service Horror Story
• Setting and Enforcing Boundaries
• Dealing with Client Misbehaviors
• Navigating Political Conversations in the Salon
• Her re-engaging with Instagram
• Creating Community Spaces
• The Importance of Kindness and Harmony
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 more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance!
FOLLOW US
http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast
http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic
http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor -
HIGHLIGHTS • Does Your Client Need to Be Canceled? w/ Stephanie Lawrence
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.
Stylist, salon owner, and educator @hair_princess_steph joins us and discusses the growth of her salon and the unique aspects of the hair industry in New Hampshire. We also talk about the changing client behavior trends, particularly in the post-COVID era, and shares client misbehaviors and how she dealt with them.
This Week's Topics:
• Salon Growth and Expansion
• The Hair Industry in New Hampshire
• Client Behavior Trends
• Customer Service Horror Story
• Setting and Enforcing Boundaries
• Dealing with Client Misbehaviors
• Navigating Political Conversations in the Salon
• Her re-engaging with Instagram
• Creating Community Spaces
• The Importance of Kindness and Harmony
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 more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance!
FOLLOW US
http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast
http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic
http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor -
The 3 Most Important Aspects of Running Your Business w/ Ambrosia Carey
Hairstylist Educator and Salon Owner @ambrosiacarey found hairdressing to be the perfect blend of people skills and artistry. We talk about the importance of being patient and taking your time in the industry, as well as important marketing and pricing topics to help your business be successful.
This Week's Topics:
• Finding hair as a client; perfect mix of marketing and artistry
• Challenges of running a salon
• Successful stylist academy: what is important for a business
• Important Marketing topics
• Pricing
• Shutdown of TikTok?
• Her Hair Horror Story
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 more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance!
FOLLOW US
http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast
http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic
http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor
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HIGHLIGHTS • The 3 Most Important Aspects of Running Your Business w/ Ambrosia Carey
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.
Hairstylist Educator and Salon Owner @ambrosiacarey found hairdressing to be the perfect blend of people skills and artistry. We talk about the importance of being patient and taking your time in the industry, as well as important marketing and pricing topics to help your business be successful.
This Week's Topics:
• Finding hair as a client; perfect mix of marketing and artistry
• Challenges of running a salon
• Successful stylist academy: what is important for a business
• Important Marketing topics
• Pricing
• Shutdown of TikTok?
• Her Hair Horror Story
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 more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance!
FOLLOW US
http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast
http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic
http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor