Van Council- 40 Things I've Learned and Experienced in 40 years of owning a salon

40 Lessons from 40 Years Behind the Chair ✂️✨

What if you could skip decades of trial and error and learn 40 game-changing lessons from one of the industry’s most successful salon owners?

💥 That’s exactly what Van Council @vancouncil delivers in this powerhouse episode.

On Your Day Off Podcast, Corey Gray dives deep with the founder of Van Michael Salons @vanmichaelsalon, who shares the raw, unfiltered truths he’s picked up from four decades of running salons, leading teams, and shaping the beauty industry.

💇‍♀️ Here are just a few of the 40 lessons Van drops:

1️⃣ Be a “Growing” Business: Never say you're small—always say you're growing.

2️⃣ Specialize to Thrive: Focus on either cut or color. Mastery leads to higher pricing.

3️⃣ Invest in Your Salon: Take only what you need and pour the rest back into the business.

4️⃣ Charge Your Worth: Booked out for two weeks? Raise your prices.

5️⃣ Recruit Like a Coach: The best teams win because of the best players.

6️⃣ Protect Your Energy: Set boundaries with people who drain you.

7️⃣ Build Systems, Not Chaos: Great systems create consistent success.

8️⃣ Celebrate Your Team: Happy employees = happy clients.

9️⃣ Never Stop Learning: From beauty school to leadership, growth never ends.

🔟 Be a Purple Cow: Stand out or get lost in the crowd.

But it’s not just business tips. Van gets real about the sacrifices, wins, and mindset shifts it takes to build something that lasts 40 years and counting.

Therefore, if you’re a stylist, salon owner, or just dreaming of making it big in the beauty world, this episode will change how you think about success.

🎧 Full episode on Your Day Off Podcast (Season 8, Ep 11)

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