Mustafa Avci was hospitalized for 8 days with Covid-19… he explains how his symptoms accelerated and his experience in the hospital. A truly sobering yet uplifting story; Mustafa shares what an outpouring of love and support he received from industry and non-industry peeps alike.⁠

SHOW NOTES:

⁠ • The beginning of his symptoms ⁠ ⁠

• Dealing with symptoms at home & going to ER ⁠ ⁠

• His first night in the hospital  ⁠ ⁠

• Recovering and being well enough to leave ⁠ ⁠ ⁠

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Ep. 136 has Christina Kreitel discussing how this situation will change the industry. She also gives us some awesome advice for communicating with your clients…. as well as a HILARIOUS Hair Horror Story!

SHOW NOTES:

• How she is running @intrepidstudiosalon during the pandemic ⁠ ⁠ • Reasons why she was prioritizing saving before Covid-19 ⁠ ⁠ • What this experience will change about the industry⁠ ⁠ • What to do during the downtime ⁠ ⁠ • How to communicate and handle clients during this time ⁠ ⁠ • How to balance her multiple roles – salon owner, brand ambassor, mother ⁠ ⁠ • What’s involved with being a brand amabassador ⁠ ⁠ • Her online business academy @intrepid.insider⁠ ⁠ ⁠Have you left a review for The Hair Game Podcast yet? This week’s Pod Loot winner is getting an Samsung Galaxy Tab! To enter, just leave a review on the Apple podcasts app or stitcher.com. ⁣⁣Don’t forget to leave your Instagram handle so we can find you!⁠

Michelle Cook, Certified Public Accountant and @smallbusinesscpa on instagram, joins Eric for a detailed explanation of The CARES Act stimulus bill. They go over which aspects of the bill you may be eligible for as a beauty professional.

Links mentioned in this episode:

Small Business Administration website:

www.sba.gov

Michelle’s blog post regarding the CARES act:

https://cartercookcpas.com/blog/everything-small-business-owners-need-to-know-about-the-cares-act

PBA Covid-19 relief fund info:

https://www.probeauty.org/pba-charities/covid-19-relief-fund

Julz Coda @julzcoda & Liz Diaz @iamlizdiaz_ joined Eric to discuss why NOW is the perfect time to reset and get a better handle on the money you are making behind the chair. They share the 5 steps you can take towards being more strategic and knowledgeable about your business finances. ⁠

SHOW NOTES: ⁠ • Creating expense lists⁠ ⁠ • Creating allocated bank accounts ⁠ ⁠ • Merchant services⁠ ⁠ • Choosing a location & licenses ⁠ ⁠ • Your mindset⁠ ⁠

Julz & Liz will be doing a 3-day livestream of their workshop on The Hair Game YouTube channel!

Go to www.salonrepublic.com/education to subscribe to our email list for details & link to the classes 

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It is a devastating time right now for our stylists and many others in the service industry. We asked Jenny Strebe @theconfessionsofahairstylist to join us and give you some positive, helpful advice about how to deal with the current situation. 

SHOW NOTES:

• The effect of Covid-19 on our hair industry 

• Advice for stylists in the next two weeks  

• Choosing Online Education: what is best, how to choose? 

• Marketing related activities to do in the down time 

• Instagram discussion – what to focus on  

• Preparing for coming back to the salon 

• Advice for the financially struggling stylist  

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Eric gives us the facts & statistics of Covid-19, as well as updates on the current situation with government stimulus legislation and how it affects you as a hairdresser. He also gives some tips and advice on how to handle yourself and your business during this situation.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Official Center for Disease Control & Prevention Website: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

-Dr Sanjay Gupta Podcast: Coronavirus: Fact v. Fiction https://www.cnn.com/audio/podcasts/corona-virus

-Article: How to Keep Your Workplace Clean https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/11/health/how-to-clean-work-desk-coronavirus-wellness-trnd/index.html

Episode 130 is all about liability insurance… something you absolutely need, but hope you never use. Joe Fagan from @elitebeautysociety gives us the details on Professional & General Liability and @loveerictaylor rapid-fires scenarios of accidents happening to your client and how they would be covered. 

SHOW NOTES:

• Differences between professional & general liability; examples of each 

• Insurance covering the physical space 

• Identity Theft coverage; is it necessary? 

• Disability insurance for 1099 employees 

• Cost of packages 

• Examples of why you need this insurance 

For more info, go to:

https://elitebeautysociety.com/  

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We took some choice clips from Eps 51 through 60 for a look back. This Best-Of episode is packed full of valuable info & insights regarding your salon business, social media, & the beauty industry. 

SHOW NOTES:⁠

Ep. 51 – Eric speaks w/ hair loss pros to get some info & suggestions about approaching your client’s hair loss⁠ ⁠ Ep. 52 – @fernthebarber talks about his style & the trends gaining speed in the industry⁠ ⁠ Ep. 53 – @julzcoda & @iamlizdiaz_ discuss the importance of connecting w/ others in the hair community & how to do it even if you are introverted⁠ ⁠ Ep. 54 – An inspired talk with Antony Whitaker @growmysalonbusiness about the Indie hairdresser movement⁠ ⁠ Ep. 55 – A panel discussion regarding strategies for improving your retailing⁠ ⁠ Ep. 56 – @paintedhair explains her IG strategy & her approach to content creation⁠ ⁠ Ep. 58 – @kimberlymariestylist suggests having a ‘business hat’ & ‘stylist’ hat when dealing with situations⁠ ⁠ Ep. 59 – Eric & Donovan hit the streets of Hollywood, CA to ask people how they search for new stylist⁠ ⁠ Ep. 60 – How to Build a Personal Brand w/ @nikkilee901, @riawna, @jamiedanahairstylist, & Alle Fister @bollare at the @modernsalon Digital Summit

FutureCast is this month! Here are the details:

Mon, March 30, 202 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM CDT

Venue SIX10 in Chicago, IL 

https://www.hbfuturecast.com/

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