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The Elevate Podcast

Patricia Nowakowski
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Join Patricia Nowakowski every other Monday to elevate your mindset & business! Patricia is a coach for salon owners as well as a commission salon owner, studio rental owner and founder of Opulent Beauty Pro. Patricia shares her two decades of experience in the beauty industry, packing each episode with practical advice that will take you from feeling overwhelmed to feeling empowered in your business!

  1. 190: This Is What High-Performing Stylists Actually Look Like: Interview with Alexis Steen

    1D AGO

    190: This Is What High-Performing Stylists Actually Look Like: Interview with Alexis Steen

    What does your next top stylist actually look like? Not on paper. Not in a résumé. But in mindset, behavior, and how they show up before they ever become “successful.” In this episode, I sit down with one of my newer stylists who I already know is going to rise to the top. Not because of time behind the chair, but because of how she thinks, how she moves, and how she takes ownership of her growth. We break down: • What motivated, high-performing stylists are really looking for in a salon • What turns them off immediately during the interview process • The difference between someone who “wants it” and someone who actually builds it • How culture is not what you say, it’s what you reinforce • The mindset shifts that separate average stylists from future leaders This episode is your behind-the-scenes look at what it actually takes to attract, identify, and develop top talent inside your salon. If you’re tired of hiring based on hope and ready to start building a team of driven, accountable, growth-focused stylists, this is the standard. The Salon Owner Blueprint & My Salon Owner Community: https://www.opulentbeautypro.com/blueprint 12 Week Training Program: https://www.opulentbeautypro.com/training  1 On 1 Coaching: https://www.opulentbeautypro.com/coaching Socials: Business Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/opulentbeautypro/ Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patricia_nowakowski_obs/# YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@opulentbeautypro/featured

    40 min
  2. ELEVATE INSIDER: This Is What High-Performing Stylists Actually Look Like Interview with Alexis Steen

    2D AGO • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    ELEVATE INSIDER: This Is What High-Performing Stylists Actually Look Like Interview with Alexis Steen

    What does your next top stylist actually look like? Not on paper. Not in a résumé. But in mindset, behavior, and how they show up before they ever become “successful.” In this episode, I sit down with one of my newer stylists who I already know is going to rise to the top. Not because of time behind the chair, but because of how she thinks, how she moves, and how she takes ownership of her growth. We break down: • What motivated, high-performing stylists are really looking for in a salon • What turns them off immediately during the interview process • The difference between someone who “wants it” and someone who actually builds it • How culture is not what you say, it’s what you reinforce • The mindset shifts that separate average stylists from future leaders This episode is your behind-the-scenes look at what it actually takes to attract, identify, and develop top talent inside your salon. If you’re tired of hiring based on hope and ready to start building a team of driven, accountable, growth-focused stylists, this is the standard.

    40 min
  3. 189: Small Leadership Shifts That Instantly Improve Your Salon

    MAR 23

    189: Small Leadership Shifts That Instantly Improve Your Salon

    If you want to improve your salon culture, increase stylist retention, and become a stronger leader, you do not need a massive leadership overhaul. Most leadership transformation happens through small behavioral shifts that compound over time. In this episode, Patricia breaks down seven simple leadership habits you can start implementing today that will dramatically improve communication, trust, and performance inside your salon. From how you respond when a stylist asks a question to how you handle mistakes and coach your team, these small moments shape the culture of your salon every single day. If you are a salon owner who wants a stronger team, better communication, and a more positive salon environment, this episode will give you practical leadership tools you can start using immediately. For the full episode and more salon owner education, subscribe to The Elevate Insider. The Salon Owner Blueprint & My Salon Owner Community https://www.opulentbeautypro.com/blueprint 12 Week Training Program https://www.opulentbeautypro.com/training 1 On 1 Coaching https://www.opulentbeautypro.com/coaching Socials Business Instagram https://www.instagram.com/opulentbeautypro/ Personal Instagram https://www.instagram.com/patricia_nowakowski_obs/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@opulentbeautypro

    22 min
  4. ELEVATE INSIDER: The Stylist That’s Draining Your Salon (And How to Spot Them)

    MAR 23 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    ELEVATE INSIDER: The Stylist That’s Draining Your Salon (And How to Spot Them)

    The Hidden Cost of Uncoachable Stylists (And 7 Signs to Watch For) In This Episode We Cover: The Real Cost of Keeping the Wrong People • How uncoachable stylists cap your revenue • The hidden cost of redoes, discounts, and lost time • Why one underperformer can take up a high-producing chair Culture Breakdown • How uncoachable behavior lowers team standards • The resentment it creates among your strongest stylists • Why tolerance of poor behavior signals weak leadership Client Experience Impact • Inconsistent consultations and results • Lack of growth in communication and service quality • How one stylist can affect your entire salon reputation 7 Signs Someone Is Coachable They can receive feedback without getting defensive They implement what they’re taught They ask thoughtful questions They take responsibility for outcomes They actively pursue growth They don’t personalize correction They follow through consistently Key Takeaway: Coachability is not a personality trait. It is a requirement for growth. And your ability to identify it will determine the strength of your team. Want More? The Salon Owner Blueprint & My Salon Owner Community: https://www.opulentbeautypro.com/blueprint 12 Week Training Program: https://www.opulentbeautypro.com/training 1 On 1 Coaching: https://www.opulentbeautypro.com/coaching Follow Along: Business Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/opulentbeautypro/ Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patricia_nowakowski_obs/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@opulentbeautypro/featured

    26 min
  5. ELEVATE INSIDER: Shifts you can make in your leadership today to dramatically improve your business

    MAR 18 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    ELEVATE INSIDER: Shifts you can make in your leadership today to dramatically improve your business

    If you want to improve your salon culture, increase stylist retention, and become a stronger leader, you do not need a massive leadership overhaul. Most leadership transformation happens through small behavioral shifts that compound over time. In this episode, Patricia breaks down seven simple leadership habits you can start implementing today that will dramatically improve communication, trust, and performance inside your salon. From how you respond when a stylist asks a question to how you handle mistakes and coach your team, these small moments shape the culture of your salon every single day. If you are a salon owner who wants a stronger team, better communication, and a more positive salon environment, this episode will give you practical leadership tools you can start using immediately. For the full episode and more salon owner education, subscribe to The Elevate Insider. The Salon Owner Blueprint & My Salon Owner Community https://www.opulentbeautypro.com/blueprint 12 Week Training Program https://www.opulentbeautypro.com/training 1 On 1 Coaching https://www.opulentbeautypro.com/coaching Socials: Business Instagram https://www.instagram.com/opulentbeautypro/ Personal Instagram https://www.instagram.com/patricia_nowakowski_obs/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@opulentbeautypro

    41 min
  6. 188: Part One: The Foundational People Patterns Running Your Salon

    MAR 8

    188: Part One: The Foundational People Patterns Running Your Salon

    For full access to this episode and exclusive leadership trainings, subscribe to The Elevate Insider: https://opulentbeautypro.mykajabi.com/offers/mfWaCmoz  The Salon Owner Blueprint & My Salon Owner Community: https://www.opulentbeautypro.com/blueprint 12 Week Training Program: https://www.opulentbeautypro.com/training 1 On 1 Coaching: https://www.opulentbeautypro.com/coaching Socials: Business Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/opulentbeautypro/ Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patricia_nowakowski_obs/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@opulentbeautypro/featured Part One: The Foundational People Patterns Running Your Salon Why does one stylist spiral after feedback while another resists every new policy? Why do some team members quietly avoid difficult conversations while others burn themselves out trying to be perfect? In this episode, we break down the foundational survival patterns that show up inside almost every salon environment: The Approval Seeker The Rebel The Perfectionist The Avoider You will learn: What each behavior actually looks like in real salon scenarios How to identify the pattern in real time The core fear driving the behavior Where it often originates psychologically And how to lead someone out of survival mode and into professionalism without shaming, weakening authority, or overreacting This episode is not about labeling your team. It is about understanding the fear underneath the behavior so you can stop taking it personally and start leading strategically. If you want a calmer culture, stronger emotional maturity inside your business, and leadership that feels grounded instead of reactive, this is where it begins. Leadership is not about controlling behavior. It is about understanding what is driving it.

    15 min
  7. ELEVATE INSIDER: Part Two: The Patterns Quietly Destabilizing Your Salon

    MAR 7 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    ELEVATE INSIDER: Part Two: The Patterns Quietly Destabilizing Your Salon

    Part Two: The Patterns Quietly Destabilizing Your Salon In Part One, we uncovered the foundational survival patterns that show up inside almost every salon. In Part Two, we go deeper. Because as your salon grows, the behaviors become more subtle and more dangerous. This episode breaks down the high level patterns that quietly destabilize culture, including: The Alarmist who catastrophizes and spreads panic The Gatekeeper who controls information and influences perception The Over Communicator who overwhelms with explanation The Underminer who erodes leadership through subtle resistance For each pattern, you will learn: What the behavior actually looks like in real salon environments How to identify it before it spreads The core fear driving it Where it often originates psychologically And exactly how to lead someone out of survival mode without losing authority This is not about labeling your team. This is about understanding the fear underneath the behavior so you can stop reacting emotionally and start leading strategically. If you want a calmer culture, stronger leadership presence, and a salon that scales without constant emotional volatility, this episode will change the way you lead. Leadership is not about controlling people. It is about understanding what drives them. The Salon Owner Blueprint & My Salon Owner Community: https://www.opulentbeautypro.com/blueprint 12 Week Training Program: https://www.opulentbeautypro.com/training  1 On 1 Coaching: https://www.opulentbeautypro.com/coaching Socials: Business Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/opulentbeautypro/ Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patricia_nowakowski_obs/# YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@opulentbeautypro/featured

    20 min
  8. ELEVATE INSIDER: The Hidden Psychology Running Your Salon: A Two Part Leadership Series

    FEB 27 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    ELEVATE INSIDER: The Hidden Psychology Running Your Salon: A Two Part Leadership Series

    Why does one stylist shut down after feedback while another challenges every new policy? Why do some team members quietly avoid difficult conversations while others subtly undermine leadership? This two part series dives into the psychology behind the people patterns running your salon. In Part One, we break down the foundational behavioral patterns that show up inside almost every salon environment including the Approval Seeker, Rebel, Perfectionist, and Avoider. You will learn what each behavior looks like, how to identify it in real time, the core fear driving it, and how to lead someone out of survival mode and into professionalism. In Part Two, we go deeper into the patterns that quietly destabilize culture as your salon grows including the Alarmist, Gatekeeper, Over Communicator, and Underminer. You will also learn how your own pattern as a leader interacts with your team and how emotional regulation determines the maturity level of your entire culture. This series is not about labeling people. It is about understanding the fear underneath the behavior so you can stop reacting emotionally and start leading strategically. If you want a calmer team, stronger leadership presence, and a salon that scales without constant drama, this series will change the way you lead forever.

    23 min
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Join Patricia Nowakowski every other Monday to elevate your mindset & business! Patricia is a coach for salon owners as well as a commission salon owner, studio rental owner and founder of Opulent Beauty Pro. Patricia shares her two decades of experience in the beauty industry, packing each episode with practical advice that will take you from feeling overwhelmed to feeling empowered in your business!

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  • Creator
    Patricia Nowakowski
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    270
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    The Elevate Podcast
  • Provider
    The Elevate Podcast

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