5 Reason Salons Fail

5 Reason Salons Fail

Author: Salon Punk October 14, 2016 Duration: 34:31

5 Reason Salons Fail and how to avoid them

 

By Alan Forrest Smith


You're running a salon, but sometimes it feels like you're just putting out fires instead of building the business you envisioned. The Fix Podcast is for that exact feeling. Hosted by Salon Punk, these conversations dig into the real, often unspoken, challenges of salon ownership and management. This isn't about abstract theory; it's a practical dialogue focused on the systems, mindsets, and strategies that actually work on the floor. Each episode feels like a candid back-room chat, tackling everything from staff retention and client booking patterns to pricing, marketing, and the financial clarity that turns a passion into a sustainable enterprise. We get into the nitty-gritty of daily operations because that's where the real transformation happens. Tune in for honest stories from the trenches, actionable advice you can implement immediately, and a sense of community that reminds you you're not figuring it out alone. This podcast exists to provide those crucial "aha" moments that help you stop working *in* your business and start working *on* it, building something resilient and rewarding.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 48

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Duration: 26:10
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Starting And Owning a Salon Business [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:51
Don't Open a Hair Salon Until You Watch THIS! When I opened my first hair salon I did this. I had an idea. I spoke to the landlord. I signed the lease. I sold my car to fit it out and bang … I had my first salon. Very qu…
Do We Need Heroes? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:06
Does mankind need heroes? If yes - why?
How to manage mistakes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:45
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Duration: 5:39
Am I ready to change my business? Am I getting the results I need to be getting in my business? Have I gone as far as I can? Is now the right time to restructure my business? For all your business questions there are ans…
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Duration: 3:41
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The biggest threat in salon business P1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:41
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Why would I want to come off the shop floor? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:03
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