We continue with Carly Zanoni from last week and discuss her best business advice for hairdressers. We also cover what you need to know about hiring an assistant.

Hairstylist and educator Carly Zanoni struggled her entire first year of booth rental. Building a clientele became her number one focus, and has now achieved success along with becoming a Schwarzkopf ambassador and a part of the BTC team. She shares what worked for her then, and what works now in the Instagram era.

Accountant Michelle Cook @smallbusinesscpa breaks down the requirements of the second PPP grant and how to apply. She also gives us lots of info & advice on the tax implications of this and any unemployment benefits received this past year. 

Daytime Emmy winner and AIA nominee Ray Christopher took an early opportunity on set with Prince and never looked back. He discusses with us the highs and lows of set life, and what it takes to be successful in this highly coveted sector of our industry.

Fred Jones, Chief Counsel of the Professional Beauty Federation of California, sued Gavin Newsom & the CA state gov’t during the first shutdown of California salons. Within days of filing, salons & barbershops were reopened… and they just recently did it again. 

When it comes to the service, clear and open communication is key. It’s the only way to make sure your work aligns with the client’s expectations. This all begins with your consultation. It’s one of the most important aspects of the appointment… and we’ve compiled the best strategies, tips, and techniques to help you nail it!

SHOW NOTES:

Ep. 120 – Street Interviews #4 – Client experience w/ consults

Ep. 112 – @andrewdoeshair & @ryancullenhair Q and A

Ep. 54 – Antony Whitaker @growmysalonbusiness

Ep. 121 + 122 – Jessica Warburton @hairhunter

Ep. 162 – Adrienne Dara @adriennedara

Have you left a review for The Hair Game Podcast yet? This week’s Pod Loot winner is getting a Harmon Kardon Speaker! To enter, just leave a review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes. ⁣⁣Don’t forget to leave your Instagram handle so we can find you!⁠

We continue our discussion with Oligopro Artist, Modern Salon Top 100 & American Influencer Awards nominee Ashlee Allen on effective social media strategies. Check out Ep. 175 if you missed part 1!

Oligopro Artist, Modern Salon Top 100 & American Influencer Awards nominee Ashlee Allen joins us to discuss what has been most important in gaining success in her career. We also build an Instagram post from the ground up to learn how to create the most effective post possible.

Our candid discussion with Sarai Speer continues, plus we get into some important topics regarding your business and how to adapt in our new reality.

This is part 1 of an incredibly inspirational and candid conversation with Sarai Speer. 

Artist, educator, and Artistic Director Sarai dealt with addiction through most of her adult life until one important person stepped in and kept her from losing everything, including her life. She shares her amazing journey with us.