What separates a good stylist from a great one? In this episode, we sit down with industry educator Katie Alm to talk about the unspoken habits and mindset shifts that set top stylists apart in today’s competitive beauty industry.
We cover everything from discipline, professional growth, and being of service — to why collaboration will always outlast comparison. Whether you're a salon assistant, an independent stylist, or a beauty educator, this episode dives deep into the leadership skills, daily discipline, and client-first mindset that fuel long-term success behind the chair.
If you're looking to grow your beauty business, avoid burnout, and build a sustainable career in the salon industry — this one's for you.
If you missed part 1: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/successful-stylist-academy/id1584273127?i=1000702210150
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Key Take-aways:
1. If you want more opportunities, be willing to be available and be of service. Let no task be below you.
2. As an educator or leader, the person who is helping you is the most important person while under your care.
3. If someone challenges you when learning, let them. For every stylist that challenges you, there are 2-3 that won’t.
4. How someone approaches learning is often how they’ll approach their career.
5. If you want to grow in this career, all it requires is discipline.
6. You don’t have to be a salon owner to be the final boss. You have to have the passion to feed your fellow community.
7. If you are giving 30% of your time to something, how can you expect 100% return?
8. The biggest thing that can kill your career is boredom.
9. Instead of hating on someone, collaborate with them.
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