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Every Sunday, Beauty Cast Network connects you with brilliant guests from across the professonal beauty, barber, & wellness industry to offer insights into creating & sustaining successful careers. From the best advice received from mentors to the deep insights guests have discovered in their own unique career experiences, each episode promises to be a treasure trove of the best practices that drive success in today's competitive salon, shop and/or spa. From Beauty Cast Network & our host, BCN CEO Gordon Miller.
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@Lorealpro balayage expert, educator, and artist Jack Howard joins us to talk about the big lessons learned over the course of his 40+ year career. During the pandemic, Jack dove deep into creating educational content that brought him to the attention of colorists across the globe - and since then has seen his career supercharged, taking him to classrooms and stages across the industry. Listen in to hear Jack's thoughts on remaining relevant and engaged professionally - over the course of 4 decades.*Note: this episode was published originally as #20
Jalia Pettis started her career in beauty later in life than most - going on to become a renowned independent makeup artist, hairstylist, and educator whose work spans film, television, editorial, creative direction, and session work. She attributes much of her success to the big idea of 'showing up' and 'doing the work'. Her commitment and tenacity have led to prestigious awards including NAHA's 2022 Makeup Artist of the Year. Tune in for some great insights and advice on building a successful career.*Note: this episode was published originally as #17
Aga Tompkins spent 10 years as a globe-trotting celebrity stylist and makeup artist- working exclusively on multiple tours with pop star @CarlyRaeJepsen. The former owner of a Chicago-based salon focused on the music scene, Aga watched her career grow from working pro/salon owner to globetrotting artist and then @amika Brand Ambassador/educator before deciding to join the iconic multi-location Chicago-based salon group @tricoci_official as Style Service & Education Director. Aga talks about lessons learned along the way on an amazing career journey that is uniquely her own.*Note: this episode was published originally as #19
One of the best ways to understand the mindset (and aspirations) of our newest generation of professional is to connect with those working closest with them as they begin their journey. To that end, our guest today is a dynamic and passionate NYC-based school director/educator with the largest group of private cosmetology, barbering, and esthetics schools in the US, Paul Mitchell the Schools. Diana Varvaro, recently sat down with BCN to discuss her best advice for creating sustainable and satisfying success over the course of a long career.*Note: this episode was published originally as #16
Patrice Hector is a 30-year industry veteran with a passion for short hair - and for sharing with others her experience in creating success. Patrice is the owner of K.P. Images Salon in Atlanta, an educator, and the newly published author of “The Ultimate Blueprint for Beauty Professionals”. Focused on sharing how to best build a great brand as a pro while growing your income from behind the chair, The Ultimate Blueprint is about the big ideas that long-term success can be built on.*Note: this episode was published originally as #37
Being part of a team that provides structure, systems, support & and education is the proven gold standard for creating a strong foundation for long-term success in the professional beauty industry - no matter your career goals (across business models). Sport Clips CEO Edward Logan and Julie Vargas, Vice President of Career Opportunities & Talent Engagement, share their best advice for creating long, sustainable & and satisfying careers.*Note: this episode was published originally as #16
This week, BCN shares a special episode of the Artists, Icons, and Entrepreneurs podcast. Hosts Lulu Benavidez and Sue Krokonis Hanson interview Penny Burns, Beauty Cast Network’s Founder. Penny discusses her journey from owning cosmetology schools to creating a digital platform that connects beauty graduates with employers. The conversation explores the challenges faced by students, the importance of quality education over hours, and the evolving role of tech in building successful careers. She also shares insights from her leadership roles and upcoming initiatives aimed at promoting beauty as a first-choice career path.To view this conversation and other episodes from Lulu and Sue, go tohttps://www.youtube.com/@ArtistsIconsEntrepreneurs
Sam Brocato, one of the industry's most iconic hairdressers, salon owners, educators, and artists, offers up his very best advice - culled from a 50+ year career (and still going strong!). From the importance of 'living within your means' and 'paying yourself 1st" to the power of networking and learning that is seriously planned for, this episode is filled with golden nuggets of wisdom! Follow Sam at @sambrocato and @sambrocatosalon.*Note: this episode was published originally as #21
Alexis Thurston is a 30-year pro beauty industry veteran and master colorist who is the co-founder and co-owner (along with partner David Thurston) of Danger Jones Creative, the iconic Butterfly Lofts Salon and Spa ...and co-founder and former co-owner of the revolutionary Pulp Riot Hair. Alexis shares her best advice, lessons learned, and proven best practices for creating a long, happy career - as well as sharing with us an update on Danger Jones Creative - a color and lifestyle brand that is taking the industry by storm.*Note: this episode was published originally as #24
Salon ownership is the goal of many—if not most—professionals. Today, there are multiple paths to achieving that dream, but one option that’s rarely discussed is the growing franchise salon category. Sport Clips franchisee Whitney Bradley, a licensed professional, transitioned from working behind the chair to managing a franchise salon before ultimately becoming the owner of her own Sport Clips location. In this conversation, Whitney shares her journey to ownership and highlights the advantages of having the support of a national salon organization in building both careers and businesses.
Iconic barber, educator, and mentor Ivan Zoot shares his take on the power of "service" in building long, sustainable careers. Studies have long shown that clients care as much (if not more) about how a professional makes them feel versus their take on the quality of technical work received. Ivan shares his experiences supporting this big idea - as well as his best advice on building a long and satisfying career.*Note: this episode was published originally as #29
Perhaps more so than ever before, success today comes in many forms, while the foundational ideas behind getting there are familiar and mostly unchanging across decades of serving the public as beauty, barbering, and wellness professionals. Leading educator and business/career coach Ambrosia Carey offers up her very best advice gleaned from her 15 years of experience as a working professional, successful salon owner, and brand ambassador. This is part 1 of a soon-to-be 2-part conversation.*Note: this episode was published originally as #32
Award Winning Salon Owner, Business Educator, Coach, and Mentor Keri Davis talks about the tremendous value of coaches and mentors, a foundation for the success of so many pros and owners. Importantly, we looked into how to best take action around finding the best resources for YOU. Keri is the owner of San Diego's Gila Rut Salon and founder of @keridavisconsulting.*Note: this episode was published originally as #31
Today, the pro beauty industry is having a big conversation on social media and beyond about the varied nature of career opportunities and how such options can extend careers for many over time. Today's guest, Astoria Stubbs, is a great role model - given her career as a working cosmetologist/barber, educator, artist, former salon manager, and today a member of the Great Clips National Design Team. Having done all of this and more while employed by Great Clips, Astoria also sees herself one day owning a Great Clips salon as a franchisee of the largest salon organization in the world - as a natural extension of her past experiences.*Note: this episode was published originally as #34
A four-decade long veteran of the professional salon industry, @RuthRoche is 8-time winner of the prestigious North American Hairstyling Awards, Redken Global Hair Educator, and renowned Coach. She is passionate about "empowering beauty professionals to create what they see" - and supporting the dreams and aspirations of more pros than we can count. Listen in for Ruths's take on creating a long, sustainable, and satisfying career.*Note: this episode was published originally as #6
Winn Claybaugh is the charismatic and iconic dean of Paul Mitchell School. Winn is also an educator, author, podcaster, and motivational speaker. A passionate advocate for positivity and professionalism Winn's decades of influence transcends beauty, inspiring all to "Be NICE(Or Else!)". Tune in for invaluable insights. This is a GREAT episode on the power of simply being nice!*Note: this episode was published originally as #15
@MichaelCole_summit is one of pro beauty's most iconic business gurus/coaches - someone who has positively impacted the lives of countless professionals over the course of a long career. A hairdresser by training, Michael shares his unique perspective on creating successful, sustainable and satisfying careers in beauty.*Note: this episode was published originally as #3
On our inaugural episode of Mastering Beauty, the most iconic Tabatha Coffey speaks about the power of a positive, growth-oriented mindset in creating and sustaining a successful career - in any segment of the pro beauty & wellness industry. Tabatha shares her profound insights and best advice with host Gordon Miller & special guest, Beauty Cast Network Founder Penny Burns. Look for new Mastering Beauty episodes each & every Sunday. For information about Beauty Cast Network's Career Services & Placement programs for students and schools, visit www.beautycastnetwork.com*Note: this episode was published originally as #1
With over 1 million YouTube subscribers and 128 million channel views to his credit, @freesaloneducation founder Matt Beck is one of pro beauty's most prolific content creators. The longtime salon owner, working professional, and educator shares the story behind his rise to prominence - and the role that education has played in building his career - as well as the careers of countless other professionals. Tune in for all this plus Matt's best advice on creating a great career!*Note: this episode was published originally as #36
After 45 years in the pro beauty, barber and wellness industry, Gordon shares lessons learned for creating long, successful and satisfying careers. In this episode, he discusses 5 essential drivers of success: Passion, Practice, Perseverance, Patience – and People. Based on decades of conversations with some of the most successful professionals from across the industry, Gordon suggests that paying attention to each his 5 "P's" can be game changing in any career.*Note: this episode was published originally as #52
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