Salon Owners Collective
Salon Owners Collective Podcast Ready to stop working in your salon and start leading it like a true CEO? Welcome to the Salon Owners Collective Podcast—your go-to show for turning hustle into high performance and growing a salon business that gives you freedom, profit, and lifestyle. Hosted by Larissa Macleman, former salon owner turned business strategist, this podcast is for salon & spa owners who are ready to step fully into their Salon CEO role. Each episode brings you: ✨ Strategic frameworks to grow and scale with confidence 🎯 Actionable steps to lead your team, increase profits, and reclaim your time 💬 Real stories of transformation from salon owners who’ve done it 💡 Fresh ideas and mindset shifts to build the business—and life—you deserve Because here’s the truth: you were never meant to do it alone. And you absolutely have what it takes to build a successful salon without burning out.
Episodes
Ever wondered what a L’Oréal executive would do if she opened a salon from scratch?
Alishia Smart reveals the real journey of becoming a Salon CEO after 25 years at L’Oréal - the mistakes, the rebuild, and the systems that saved her!3 reasons to listen
- Learn how she grew rebooking from 60% to85%
From teenage mum. To leading L’Oréal New Zealand. To Salon CEO 🔥
Imagine running a $200 million beauty brand. Huge team. Tight targets. Constant pressure to grow. Now imagine taking everything you learned from that world - and applying ...Every salon owner hits a point where growth stalls - not because you’re doing something wrong, but because you’ve simply outgrown your current stage of leadership.
So… where are you on the Salon Leadership Ladder? Are you the Operator, the Manager, the Leader, or the CEO?What if your manager could lead your salon so smoothly… it felt like magic?
Our Lead Salon Mastery Coach GG reveals how to unlock “Manager Magic”- the perfect blend of clarity, structure, and confidence that empowers your manager to truly lead.You’ll learn how to delegate the right way, comm...
You don’t get a dream team by accident. You build it by giving clear direction with clarity, holding high standards, and hiring with the right mindset..
In this episode, Joel reveals the 3 rules that transform an average team into a badass, high-performing salon culture.3 reasons to listen
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Freedom. Balance. Profit. That’s what you dreamed of when you started your salon… not 60-hour weeks and constant chaos.
If your salon can’t function without you, it’s not because you’re doing something wrong- it’s because you’re missing the leadership support your business needs. In this episode, Larissa dives into why hiring and training a ...When Salon Owner Ben Oxlade took over his family salon, he inherited more than just a business - he inherited the overwhelm, the burnout, and the belief that working harder behind the chair was the only way to survive.
Fast forward 18 months, and Ben has compl...Is the energy in your salon dragging everyone down? Motivation is low, the vibes are flat, and before you know it- one person’s average, uninspired, “meh” attitude will spread through the whole team.
If left unchecked, that kind of energy will slowly sabotage your culture, your results, and yep… your profits. That...Are you stuck babysitting your team instead of leading your salon with confidence?
If you’re tired of walking into your salon and instantly sensing the drama, chasing staff to do the things they should already know, or carrying the weight of accountability on your shoulders - this episode is for you. It’s time to step out of refer...Is your most creative ideas locked away?
- In this episode, we uncover the one ingredient most Salon Owners are missing: CEO white space.You’ll discover:
- Why your brain needs rest to make smarter CEO decisions
- How CEO white space accelerates growth (and why burnout slows it down)
- The surprising way your team actually benefits when you step away (without ‘cats away - mice will play’)
If you’...
Could your team secretly be dysfunctional without you even realising it?
In this episode, Joel unpacks the 5 key signs that reveal whether your salon team is cohesive, competitive, communal, or toxic. Discover how dysfunction quietly creeps into culture, how to measure it, and most importantly - how to shift your salon into high trust, accountability, and performance. &n...Are you or your team the reason your salon isn’t growing?
In this episode of the Salon Owners Collective Podcast, Larissa unpacks the 3 biggest roadblocks that stop salons from scaling- and the one powerful strategy that can help you break free and unlock unstoppable growth. If you’ve ever felt resentful being stuck on the floor, w...Sick days. Gossip. Disengagement. They’re not the root problem - they’re a symptom of a bigger leadership gap.
In this episode, Larissa Macleman and Coach Joel Bouzaid break down why your team might be quietly side-eyeing you, what they’re waiting for you to do, and how to reset your culture without endless “hard” conversations. We’ll cover...If your salon team leans on you for everything, you’re not leading- you’re bottlenecking.
Breaks down the 4 stages of salon growth and introduces a radical shift: trading in “doing” for communicating the future. Learn t...What do you do when your Salon team goes from 30 to 60 overnight?
I sat down with celebrity stylist and salon owner George Gonzalez, as he shares his journey through massive growth, team mergers, and fearless leadership. We talk about: - What he learned behind the scenes with Oprah WinfreyShould I sell my salon… or step up and scale?
It’s one of the hardest decisions a salon owner can face.
Larissa Macleman is joined by Coach Joel Bouziad to discuss the widening gap in the salon industry- between those thriving: growing, hiring, and opening second locations… and those quietly closing their doors. Read moreFeeling like you’re chasing your business instead of leading it?
Larissa Macleman shares why stepping away isn’t a luxury. It’s a necessity. Discover why white space is where million-dollar moves are made, and how to finally create the clarity and strategy your salon needs to grow beyond chaos. You'll also get an exclusive sneak peek into ou...Feeling drained after a day of clients? It’s probably not the work- it’s the energy you’re absorbing.
In this episode, Coach Joel Bouzaid breaks down how to handle complaining or negative clients without letting them hijack your day or your energy. Learn how to leadPopular Podcasts
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