Salon Republic hairstylist, Peyton Lambert, @peytonlamberthair shares her journey from uncertainty to success in the hair industry. She brings you behind the scenes of building a business: continuous learning, embracing discomfort in social media, and becoming “addicted” to mastering your finances.

She also addresses the changing perceptions of the hairstyling profession and the need for industry professionals to support one another and train the next generation.

Salon owner and colorist Lauren Herzog @thehillbillyhairpainter, shares her unique journey into becoming a successful hairstylist. She discusses the challenges of overcoming stereotypes in the industry, the importance of self-belief, and how to curate a work-life balance while maintaining a thriving clientele. She also reflects on difficult conversations with clients and the importance of surrounding oneself with supportive peers in the industry.

Salon owner and hair cutting specialist Jules Heron started @hairforhumans to help their community feel supported. They share the impact of somatic therapy, and how creativity has become a vital outlet for managing anxiety.

We also discuss the importance of consultations in understanding client needs and the emotional connections formed during hair transformations.

Eric shares his thoughts on what’s happened over the past year in our industry. We hope your year has been successful – and here’s to even more success in the new year!

Donovan tracked down partygoers willing to share their craziest client stories! Have any of these ever happened to you?

Thanks to the following peeps for sharing their story:

@creepycolour

@shannonsrs

@_vanessasimone_

@hairbyjaque

@livisstyles

@holistichairlosstreatmentla

@jtouch

@mrlrc1

@joywilliamsbeauty

Eric shares a heartwarming message to all of our loyal listeners for the holiday season.

A huge thanks to all of our Hair Gamers that continue to listen each week!

Salon Business Coach & Speaker @jenniferjadealvarez shares her journey from BTC to becoming a successful business owner. She discusses her early experiences in the beauty industry, the challenges she faced, and the mentors who guided her.

She highlights common mistakes made by beauty professionals and offers insights into financial planning, marketing, and business growth.

Get her free Freedom Calculator here and find out how to retire from BTC!

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The conversation with our host @loveerictaylor continues, as Eric shares what’s changed since the first Salon Republic 25 years ago, where he sees the industry going, and the keys to success for indie hairdressers.

In celebration of Salon Republic’s 25th anniversary, Donovan turns the table and brings our host Eric Taylor on as a guest! Eric shares his journey from Texas to California, detailing his experiences in sports, education, and the eventual pivot to entrepreneurship in the salon industry. He discusses the challenges faced while building his first salon, the importance of mentorship, and the lessons learned along the way.

Salon Sales & Wellness Educator @BenjiPow helps salon owners with their communication skills and sales confidence. We discuss the importance of technical skills vs. people skills, various aspects of salon management, and the difference between coaching and mentoring. Benji also shares insights on overcoming limiting beliefs and the importance of aligning values within a salon team to foster a positive work environment.