Successful indie stylist @thecolourchemist shares her journey from aspiring sign language interpreter to successful hairdresser and social media influencer. She shares the challenges she faced in cosmetology school as well as working in a commission salon, and how she transitioned to working independently in a salon suite.    Kourtnee also shares her strategy on TikTok and how she generates secondary income on that platform with minimal effort.  

We put together some of our best clips from 2024! Listen in to find some great advice from an episode you missed, or hear it again as a helpful reminder to jump start your biz in 2025.   Episode Guide:   Ep. 329 • What Clients Want: A Survey of 500 Women w/ Hunter Donia Ep. 356 • How I Went From Addict to Achiever w/ Erica Six Ep. 372 • The Keys to Understanding Textured Hair w/ Dominique LyVar Ep. 341 • Becoming The Seven Figure Boss w/ Adrienne Velazquez Ep 377 • 3 Things You Can Do (Right Now!) to Be Happier & More Successful BTC w/ Ryan Weeden Ep. 359 • IG Reels Are Easy (No Really, They Are!) w/ Anianne Rivera Ep. 370 • So You Want to Be a Celebrity Hairstylist? w/ Tippi Shorter Ep. 339 • How to Keep Your Social Media Flame Burning w/ Matt Beck Ep. 333 • Balancing Your Prices & Client Loyalty w/ Antony Whitaker Ep. 345 • How to Increase Prices & Add Value w/ Natalie Anne    

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:

Amber Holbrook @ambiestyles

Jennifer Judy @haircolorboss

Roxanne Crisp @theroxannecrisp

Joy Williams @joywilliamsbeauty

Lilian Interiano @lilyglossofficial

Art & Cultural Historian @elizabethlblock joins us to discuss the rise of the hair industry in America. 

Her book, ‘Beyond Vanity: The History and Power of Hairdressing shares the diverse history of women’s hair in the 19th & 20th century.

We delve into the examples of hair care and beauty practices back then, as well as explore the evolution of hair products, the rise of beauty salons, and the myths surrounding hair care routines.

To purchase Elizabeth’s book, click here:

www.elizabethlblock.com

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! 

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! 

“You can’t work on your business if you yourself aren’t whole.”

Founder and Educator of the Drop Dead brand @dropdeadkristi emphasizes the importance of gratitude in her life and how it has helped her overcome personal struggles.

She also delves into her focus on creative color and extensions, from building a client base through social media to launching her own brand @dropdeadextensions. We discuss the process of branding and what it takes to make your brand effective.

@mastersofbalayage Founder Ryan Weeden shares his top 3 things to focus on that will make you happier & more successful behind the chair. He also shares his experience creating a color line and the importance of coaching programs for personal growth.

Award-winning stylist and colorist @erinklfernandes delves into her creative process and shares how she grew from struggling student to NAHA Hairstylist of the Year. We also discuss the balance of her creative work with her regular BTC clients and why it’s important to take weeks off at a time. 

Indie Educator of the Year & Ambassador @irapopesage was labeled a ‘bad boy’ in his youth – he shares his journey to becoming a successful platform artist in the hair industry.

We discuss the challenges he faced, including imposter syndrome and vulnerability while performing on stage. Ira emphasizes the importance of developing unique techniques and the need to address fear within the industry.