Starting And Owning a Salon Business

Starting And Owning a Salon Business

Author: Salon Punk July 27, 2020 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 quickly after that, the whole thing went downhill pretty fast.
So there are things to be done and things to be avoided when opening a hair salon.
 
At the start ask yourself this.
Why would anyone come to my salon?
 
Listen to Salon Business Foundationals series, in this episode Alan Forrest Smith will be discussing how to start and own a successful salon business.
 
For more visit www.salonpunk.com 
 

(This is UNEDITED version, skip to around 5th minute to start listening)

 

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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