The Hair Game

The Hair Game

The Hair Game is a series brought to you by Salon Republic and hosted by founder Eric Taylor, who, after 18 yrs in the hair game, has seen a lot of s#!@ go down. We go deep with the beauty industry's most interesting players, we educate and tell stories about the things you care about, and we get into the business side of the game so you can earn more and keep more. Also check out the video content on salonrepublic.com/thehairgame.

Episodes

April 29, 2024 61 mins

Multi-award winning stylist and hair care line founder @natalieannehair joins us to discuss the strategies she has used to build her businesses and transition from a BTC hairdresser to business owner.  We also discuss the impact of inflation on pricing and the importance of increasing prices while adding value to the customer experience.

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Multi-award winning stylist and hair care line founder @natalieannehair joins us to discuss the strategies she has used to build her businesses and transition from a BTC hairdresser to business owner.  We also discuss the impact of inflation on pricing and the importance of increasing pri...

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Salon owner, Wella Curl Craft Pro Arist & educator @akelashair changed her direction from corporate career path to the hair business. We discuss marketing, working with diverse hair types, and the importance of client relationships. We also talk about her experience in education and curriculum development.

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Salon owner, Wella Curl Craft Pro Arist & educator @akelashair changed her direction from corporate career path to the hair business. We discuss marketing, working with diverse hair types, and the importance of client relationships. We also talk about her experience in education and curri...

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Stylist, salon owner, and educator @hair_princess_steph joins us and discusses the growth of her salon and the unique aspects of the hair industry in New Hampshire. We also talk about the changing client behavior trends, particularly in the post-COVID era, and shares client misbehaviors and how she dealt with them. 

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Stylist, salon owner, and educator @hair_princess_steph joins us and discusses the growth of her salon and the unique aspects of the hair industry in New Hampshire. We also talk about the changing client behavior trends, particularly in the post-COVID era, and shares client misbehaviors a...

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Hairstylist Educator and Salon Owner @ambrosiacarey found hairdressing to be the perfect blend of people skills and artistry. We talk about the importance of being patient and taking your time in the industry, as well as important marketing and pricing topics to help your business be successful.

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Hairstylist Educator and Salon Owner @ambrosiacarey found hairdressing to be the perfect blend of people skills and artistry. We talk about the importance of being patient and taking your time in the industry, as well as important marketing and pricing topics to help your business be succ...

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Adrienne Velazquez, also known as @TheSevenFigureBoss, shares her journey from being a hairstylist to becoming a business coach. She discusses the challenges she faced in rebranding her business after changing cities and the impact of social media on her success. Adrienne emphasizes the i...

Adrienne Velazquez, also known as @TheSevenFigureBoss, shares her journey from being a hairstylist to becoming a business coach. She discusses the challenges she faced in rebranding her business after changing cities and the impact of social media on her success. Adrienne emphasizes the importance of belief and support from others in achieving her goals. Through her story, Adrienne inspires others to pursue their dreams and create ...

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President of @saloninteractive Randy Cotten joins us to discuss the topic of retail sales. With Amazon making it easier than ever for clients to purchase on their own, what are the best ways for you to sell retail? We chat about the challenges and offer solutions for you to compete. 

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President of @saloninteractive Randy Cotten joins us to discuss the topic of retail sales. With Amazon making it easier than ever for clients to purchase on their own, what are the best ways for you to sell retail? We chat about the challenges and offer solutions for you to compete. 

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We are back this week with Matt Beck of @freesaloneducation to go deep on his strategies regarding what social platforms he chooses to spend his time & energy. We also get into the topic of balancing your passions with financial responsibilites, as well as your work and personal life. 

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We are back this week with Matt Beck of @freesaloneducation to go deep on his strategies regarding what social platforms he chooses to spend his time & energy. We also get into the topic of balancing your passions with financial responsibilites, as well as your work and personal life. 

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Indie Educator Matt Beck @freesaloneducation wasn't getting the opportunity he wanted to advance his education career.... so he started doing it on his own! By balancing his behind-the-chair time and creating education videos for YouTube, he built a online education platform that has over 1,000 tutorials and 1 million subscribers. We chat about his journey as well as how he determines if his content is 'successful'. 

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Indie Educator Matt Beck @freesaloneducation wasn't getting the opportunity he wanted to advance his education career.... so he started doing it on his own! By balancing his behind-the-chair time and creating education videos for YouTube, he built a online education platform that has over...

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Hairdresser and educator @christianawesome started his career as a musician but transitioned to hairdressing for its flexibility and creativity. We chat about the evolution of hairstyling trends and the increasing complexity of the industry, as well as tailoring haircuts to each client's hair type, texture, bone structure, and maintenance level. 

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• Transitioning from Music to Hai...

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Hairdresser and educator @christianawesome started his career as a musician but transitioned to hairdressing for its flexibility and creativity. We chat about the evolution of hairstyling trends and the increasing complexity of the industry, as well as tailoring haircuts to each client's hair type, texture, bone structure, and maintenance level. 

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• Transitioning from Music to Hai...

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@andy_doesyourhair, a Nashville hairdresser known for creative and transformative haircuts, shares how he built his clientele by always doing something different than what was being offered. We talk about collaborating with clients as hair models and using them for photo shoots. Andy also shares his observations on changes in clientele and the opportunities that come with and shares his personal hair choices and future goals.

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These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode.

@andy_doesyourhair, a Nashville hairdresser known for creative and transformative haircuts, shares how he built his clientele by always doing something different than what was being offered. We talk about collaborating with clients as hair models and using them for photo shoots. Andy also...


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