Thriving Stylist Podcast

Ever wonder what really separates the successful people in this industry from everyone else? Today we are talking about the skills and techniques that the top stylists and salons are applying to their business in order to be successful (and sustainable)! Learn more at: https://brittseva.com/058 

We all know that being an entrepreneur and chasing our dreams can come at a cost, and today I am revealing the relationship and family sacrifice that no one talks about on the road to success. Learn more at: https://brittseva.com/057 

Have you ever stopped to wonder if you are you an outcast in your own salon? Today we are going to talk about the 6 different types of salon outcasts that I have identified in this industry. We’ll look at which one are you and how you can navigate through it to ensure success for you, your tribe and your salon! Learn more at: https://brittseva.com/056 

Any day could be your fresh start, and today I am going to give you the 5 major commitments you can make to yourself to ensure that 2019 will be your best year yet. For the first time ever I can really say like I feel like I have it all, and I really believe that everyone can have this and every should experience it. Learn more at: https://brittseva.com/055 

Do you regularly ask your clients for feedback on how you’re doing as a hair stylist and business owner? Asking your clients for feedback is an incredible tool for your business, because you’ll need to know the fatal flaws to improve and grow and develop an amazing experience for your clients. Today I’ll be sharing how surveys will allow you to see the gaps in your business from the client’s perspective! Learn more at: https://brittseva.com/054 

I truly believe that inspiration is the key to success, and some of the ways I like to feed my inspiration is by reading and listening podcasts. Today we are going to dig in to my top book and podcast recommendations for inspiration as we head into 2019! As promised, I’ll be giving away one the books I share in this episode with 3 lucky winners! To enter, all you have to do take a screenshot of this episode and on top if it comment what you like most about The Thriving Stylist Podcast. Tag me on Instagram, @brittseva, and I’ll be messaging the winners. Good luck!  

How do you fire a painful employee, or better yet, coach them into leaving first? I always attempt to coach someone to find his or her own path! In this episode we are going to talk about what that process looks like for me and I’ll give you tips and strategies that you too can use to make this a win-win for you and the employee.

I have a treat for you today, as I’m bringing you a Thriving Stylist Spotlight with my very own cousin, Angelina Caceres! Angelina joined the industry just a couple of years before I did and she was somebody that I very much looked up to as I was building my clientele. In this episode Angelina explains (very humbly I think!) how she became a salon owner so quickly in 2007, right when the recession hit, and how she didn’t let it slow her down. You’ll hear the way she grew her business over the years and the journey to now moving into a new and improved location in a building she’s purchased. What I love about this interview is that Angelina keeps it real. Sure she’s had tons of success, but she’s also had to overcome a lot of challenges. From learning how to lead to a team, to balancing motherhood with being a stylist and owner, you’re going to hear everything that she’s learned along the way.

Want a kick ass week? Of course you do – who doesn’t! Today I am going to talk about how you can plan out your year, your months, your weeks and even your daily tasks to make sure this happens. What I reveal in this episode will totally change things for you not just in your business, but in your personal life as well.

It use to be that referrals and our reputation were all we had as stylists to grow our clientele, but that was ten years ago. Times have changed, and by solely using referral and word of mouth you are running a major risk of losing it all. In this episode, I’ll be revealing the strategies that you should be focusing on instead!

Maybe you’ve had some questions about the finances involved with renting a booth or owning your own salon. Like how much is it really going to cost me to go into business for myself? Am I budgeting correctly, and can I even do it? On this episode I’m going to show you how to get a grip on your finances so you can start that thriving business you’ve always wanted! Learn more at: http://brittseva.com/048 

On this episode not only am I talking about success strategies for owning (or wanting to own) a commission-based salon, but I also want to share what you can do to succeed if you plan to work at a commission-based salon. Learn more at: http://brittseva.com/047 

Over the last few weeks I have been sent many messages asking about booth rental and when is the right time to make that move. Today I am going to take you through some checklists on how to make a calculated decision on whether it is time to make that jump, and what you’ll need to do to prepare yourself for it. Learn more at: http://brittseva.com/046 

Things are always changing in our industry, and on today’s episode, I am sharing with you my predictions for 2019!  

We all want to find the balance between work, freedom and family life. Today I am talking with my friend Stacy Tuschl, and since she doesn’t work in our industry, you may be wondering why I’m bringing her on the podcast. Well, for many years Stacy owned a dance studio and she stepped away several years ago – now going into the business only once a month. You’re going to hear how she is now able to handle everything offsite and run a secondary business for herself. Stacy has since expanded to two studio locations, and is doing better than ever! I think this is a really inspiring story for salon owners who may be listening to this podcast and dreaming of not having to be behind the chair 5 days a week. Until you create the space to work on your business and not just in it, it’s not going to happen.

You may have heard that California is cracking down on misclassification of employees and independent contractors, and today I am talking about the recent Dynamex Decision and how it will affect our industry. In this episode I’ll be discussing what is expected of us as stylists and or salon owners, and what we must consider in order to run and operate our businesses legally.  

Whether you are a salon owner or a stylist, commissioned or not, there are success destroyers that will affect everyone trying to build a business. In today’s episode, I’m going to share with you 5 of the big ones to watch for and what you can do to avoid them!

Are you thinking of going “all in” as a wedding stylist? If you are, what are things that you need to know to do it? In this episode I’m revealing how to start building a successful team and business that will eventually allow you to step away from behind the chair of your salon, all while creating opportunities for other up and coming bridal stylists. Learn more at: http://brittseva.com/041 

We are living in this amazing era in digital marketing where anything is possible, and it is allowing us to truly be a self-made success. However, as humans we are designed to want more and today I am going more in depth as a follow up to my recent episode, Finding Your “What's Next?” Learn more at: http://brittseva.com/040 

Marketing strategies are not created equal, and I see so many salon owners spinning their wheels when it comes to promoting their services. With so many different ways to do this, how do we know what works and what doesn’t? In this episode I’ll be sharing both the active and passive marketing strategies available, and revealing the pros and cons of each so you can make the best decisions for your business.