The Salon Rebel

🎙️ Episode 34: This episode is brought to you by The Biz Tool Boutique: www.thebiztoolboutique.com.auAmber joins Charlie for a rapid fire Q&A session with no-holds-barred answers. Strap in for some honest truth bombs.🎙️ About The Salon Rebel Podcast Hosted by Charlie Crothers, is a journey into the heart of entrepreneurial passion and rebellion. Charlie, a multi-faceted business entrepreneur, shares the story of her life, intertwined with invaluable insights from her experiences in entrepreneurship ranging from her personal life to Salon Ownership, E-commerce Founder and Digital Creator. Each episode is a mix of the good, the bad, and the sometimes ugly realities of running a business, providing listeners with relatable content and hope. She emphasises that success often comes from stepping outside the industry 'norm.'Podcast Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thesalonrebelpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠Biz Tool Boutique Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thebiztoolboutique/⁠⁠Find out more about The Biz Tool Boutique - Tools and Resources for Service-Based Business Owners: ⁠⁠https://www.thebiztoolboutique.com.au/⁠⁠The Nest Hair Boutique: ⁠⁠https://thenesthairboutique.com.au/⁠

🎙️ Episode 33: This episode is brought to you by The Biz Tool Boutique: www.thebiztoolboutique.com.au🎙️ In this episode of The Salon Rebel Podcast, Charlie sits down with Sonia — the Search Queen, founder of Search Republic and one of the most influential voices in salon marketing.This conversation is packed with strategy, story, honesty and depth. From Google Ads and luxury client attraction to AI appointment setters, AEO, salon funnels, book writing, parenthood, burnout, psychedelics, boundaries and real life, it’s a masterclass AND a heart-to-heart in one episode.🎙️ About The Salon Rebel PodcastHosted by Charlie Crothers, is a journey into the heart of entrepreneurial passion and rebellion. Charlie, a multi-faceted business entrepreneur, shares the story of her life, intertwined with invaluable insights from her experiences in entrepreneurship ranging from her personal life to Salon Ownership, E-commerce Founder and Digital Creator. Each episode is a mix of the good, the bad, and the sometimes ugly realities of running a business, providing listeners with relatable content and hope. She emphasises that success often comes from stepping outside the industry 'norm.'Podcast Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thesalonrebelpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠Biz Tool Boutique Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thebiztoolboutique/⁠⁠Find out more about The Biz Tool Boutique - Tools and Resources for Service-Based Business Owners: ⁠⁠https://www.thebiztoolboutique.com.au/⁠⁠The Nest Hair Boutique: ⁠⁠https://thenesthairboutique.com.au/⁠

🎙️ Episode 32: This episode is brought to you by The Biz Tool Boutique: www.thebiztoolboutique.com.auI’m pulling back the curtain on EVERYTHING happening inside my world right now — from the way I’m structuring my businesses to the big decisions around leadership, delegation, and what comes next for the Salon Rebel brand.I break down my three businesses, talk through the current team setup inside The Nest, and share why apprentices aren’t just helpful — they're the future of our industry.This year has brought some huge shifts: restructuring roles, testing new managers, dividing responsibilities, and creating a leadership model that actually supports growth instead of bottlenecking it.Hosted by Charlie Crothers — a journey into the heart of entrepreneurial passion, rebellion, and the real-life lessons of business.Podcast Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thesalonrebelpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠Biz Tool Boutique Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thebiztoolboutique/⁠⁠Find out more about The Biz Tool Boutique - Tools and Resources for Service-Based Business Owners: ⁠⁠https://www.thebiztoolboutique.com.au/⁠⁠The Nest Hair Boutique: ⁠⁠https://thenesthairboutique.com.au/⁠

🎙️ Episode 31: This episode is brought to you by The Biz Tool Boutique: www.thebiztoolboutique.com.auIn this episode of The Salon Rebel Podcast, we're diving deep into the world of content because let's be honest, in business today, content is either the thing that propels you forward… or the thing sitting on your to-do list collecting dust.🎙️ About The Salon Rebel PodcastHosted by Charlie Crothers, is a journey into the heart of entrepreneurial passion and rebellion. Charlie, a multi-faceted business entrepreneur, shares the story of her life, intertwined with invaluable insights from her experiences in entrepreneurship ranging from her personal life to Salon Ownership, E-commerce Founder and Digital Creator. Each episode is a mix of the good, the bad, and the sometimes ugly realities of running a business, providing listeners with relatable content and hope. She emphasises that success often comes from stepping outside the industry 'norm.'Podcast Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thesalonrebelpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠Biz Tool Boutique Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thebiztoolboutique/⁠⁠Find out more about The Biz Tool Boutique - Tools and Resources for Service-Based Business Owners: ⁠⁠https://www.thebiztoolboutique.com.au/⁠⁠The Nest Hair Boutique: ⁠⁠https://thenesthairboutique.com.au/⁠

🎙️ Episode 30: This episode is brought to you by The Biz Tool Boutique: www.thebiztoolboutique.com.auIn this episode Charlie dives deep into a conversation about authenticity, boundaries, and the real business behind being “real” online. Together with guest Nikki Milne, they explore how your personal life influences your business mindset, why showing the real side on social media builds stronger brands, and what it really takes to balance being vulnerable and professional in today’s digital world.🎙️ About The Salon Rebel Podcast Hosted by Charlie Crothers, is a journey into the heart of entrepreneurial passion and rebellion. Charlie, a multi-faceted business entrepreneur, shares the story of her life, intertwined with invaluable insights from her experiences in entrepreneurship ranging from her personal life to Salon Ownership, E-commerce Founder and Digital Creator. Each episode is a mix of the good, the bad, and the sometimes ugly realities of running a business, providing listeners with relatable content and hope. She emphasises that success often comes from stepping outside the industry 'norm.'Podcast Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thesalonrebelpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠Biz Tool Boutique Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thebiztoolboutique/⁠⁠Find out more about The Biz Tool Boutique - Tools and Resources for Service-Based Business Owners: ⁠⁠https://www.thebiztoolboutique.com.au/⁠⁠The Nest Hair Boutique: ⁠⁠https://thenesthairboutique.com.au/⁠

This episode is brought to you by The Biz Tool Boutique: www.thebiztoolboutique.com.au🎙️ Episode 29: Charlie opens up about the start of 2025, a year that began with loss, uncertainty, and change. From losing staff and clients to rebuilding confidence, finding new structure, and discovering opportunity in tough times, she shares what it’s really like to go through a “salon detox.the story of her life, intertwined with invaluable insights from her experiences in entrepreneurship ranging from her personal life to Salon Ownership, E-commerce Founder and Digital Creator. Each episode is a mix of the good, the bad, and the sometimes ugly realities of running a business, providing listeners with relatable content and hope. She emphasises that success often comes from stepping outside the industry 'norm.'Podcast Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thesalonrebelpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠Biz Tool Boutique Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thebiztoolboutique/⁠⁠Find out more about The Biz Tool Boutique - Tools and Resources for Service-Based Business Owners: ⁠⁠https://www.thebiztoolboutique.com.au/⁠⁠The Nest Hair Boutique: ⁠⁠https://thenesthairboutique.com.au/⁠

🎙️Episode 28: In this energetic episode of The Salon Rebel Podcast, Charlie takes you behind the scenes of BrightTsar Studios — the new creative home for the show — with filmmaker and special effects artist Luca, Perth’s top fake blood maker turned content creator.What starts as a chat about film, creativity, and side hustles quickly transforms into a deep dive into authenticity, storytelling, and how podcasting helps business owners build real connection. Together, Charlie and Luca explore the shared artistry between hairdressing and filmmaking, the McDonald’s Effect of Reels, and why long-form content still wins hearts (and clients) in a world obsessed with fast trends.🎙️ About The Salon Rebel PodcastHosted by Charlie Crothers, is a journey into the heart of entrepreneurial passion and rebellion. Charlie, a multi-faceted business entrepreneur, shares the story of her life, intertwined with invaluable insights from her experiences in entrepreneurship ranging from her personal life to Salon Ownership, E-commerce Founder and Digital Creator. Each episode is a mix of the good, the bad, and the sometimes ugly realities of running a business, providing listeners with relatable content and hope. She emphasises that success often comes from stepping outside the industry 'norm.'Podcast Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thesalonrebelpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠Biz Tool Boutique Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thebiztoolboutique/⁠⁠Find out more about The Biz Tool Boutique - Tools and Resources for Service-Based Business Owners: ⁠⁠https://www.thebiztoolboutique.com.au/⁠⁠The Nest Hair Boutique: ⁠⁠https://thenesthairboutique.com.au/⁠

🎙️ Episode 27: This episode is brought to you by The Biz Tool Boutique: www.thebiztoolboutique.com.auCharlie sits down with Kristi McVee, former detective turned child safety advocate, to share her powerful journey from policing to trauma-informed advocacy. After facing PTSD, leaving the force, and responding to her daughter’s heartfelt plea. Kristi has dedicated her life to protecting children, empowering parents, and transforming workplaces.🎙️ About The Salon Rebel PodcastHosted by Charlie Crothers, is a journey into the heart of entrepreneurial passion and rebellion. Charlie, a multi-faceted business entrepreneur, shares the story of her life, intertwined with invaluable insights from her experiences in entrepreneurship ranging from her personal life to Salon Ownership, E-commerce Founder and Digital Creator. Each episode is a mix of the good, the bad, and the sometimes ugly realities of running a business, providing listeners with relatable content and hope. She emphasises that success often comes from stepping outside the industry 'norm.'Podcast Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thesalonrebelpodcast⁠Biz Tool Boutique Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thebiztoolboutique/⁠Find out more about The Biz Tool Boutique - Tools and Resources for Service-Based Business Owners: ⁠https://www.thebiztoolboutique.com.au/⁠The Nest Hair Boutique: ⁠https://thenesthairboutique.com.au/⁠

🎙️ Episode 26 - Pt.2: This episode is brought to you by The Biz Tool Boutique: https://www.thebiztoolboutique.com.au/Charlie is joined once again by Sharlene Lee from Circles of Hair for part one of a two-part conversation in the new and improved podcast studio! Together, they dive into what it really means to be transparent on social media, what's working with marketing, and the ins and outs of managing a strong salon team.Hosted by Charlie Crothers — a journey into the heart of entrepreneurial passion, rebellion, and the real-life lessons of business.🎙️ About The Salon Rebel PodcastHosted by Charlie Crothers, is a journey into the heart of entrepreneurial passion and rebellion. Charlie, a multi-faceted business entrepreneur, shares the story of her life, intertwined with invaluable insights from her experiences in entrepreneurship ranging from her personal life to Salon Ownership, E-commerce Founder and Digital Creator. Each episode is a mix of the good, the bad, and the sometimes ugly realities of running a business, providing listeners with relatable content and hope. She emphasises that success often comes from stepping outside the industry 'norm.'Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesalonrebelpodcastBiz Tool Boutique Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebiztoolboutique/Find out more about The Biz Tool Boutique - Tools and Resources for Service-Based Business Owners: https://www.thebiztoolboutique.com.au/The Nest Hair Boutique: https://thenesthairboutique.com.au/

🎙️ Episode 26 - Pt.1: This episode is brought to you by The Biz Tool Boutique: http://www.thebiztoolboutique.com.auCharlie is joined once again by Sharlene Lee from Circles of Hair for part one of a two-part conversation in the new and improved podcast studio! Together, they dive into what it really means to be transparent on social media, what's working with marketing, and the ins and outs of managing a strong salon team.Hosted by Charlie Crothers — a journey into the heart of entrepreneurial passion, rebellion, and the real-life lessons of business.This episode is brought to you by The Biz Tool Boutique, you can shop the tools at thebiztoolboutique.com.au.Where to find Sharlene:Instagram TikTokCircles of Hair Club C EducationMore from Charlie:InstagramSalon Rebel InstagramThe Biz Tool Boutique WebsiteThe Nest Hair Boutique Instagram + WebsiteCharlii.com.au Instagram + Website

We're back talkin' shop with Elsa Mitchell, the hilarious business mentor. We cover everything from her journey from hairdresser to coach, to why backing your team (especially apprentices) is the future. We get real about salon culture, the marketing shifts happening, and what it actually takes to run a successful salon in today’s world.Elsa's InstagramThe Bossy Bitch PodcastMore from Elsa⁠My Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Biz Tool Boutique⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Nest Hair Boutique⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ecomm Brand

In this episode, I’m diving into some big shifts I’ve noticed in the salon world lately—especially around how (and when) clients are booking. Spoiler: last-minute appointments are the new norm, and it’s throwing a lot of salon owners off.I’m sharing some strategies to help you keep clients engaged—think email, SMS, and why just posting on Instagram isn’t enough anymore. We’ll also chat about paid ads (yes, you probably need them), how to make them work without wasting money.⁠My Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Biz Tool Boutique⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Nest Hair Boutique⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ecomm Brand

I'm officially BACK and I have so much I need to tell you! In this ep, I touch on why leaving your business is the best thing you can do and how I was able to do so without it falling apart. And how, whilst I was away, I was able to double the amount of new clients with this strategic team comp. Find all the info HERE of my strategic team competition!My Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Salon Rebel Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Biz Tool Boutique⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Nest Hair Boutique⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quit-Proof Front Desk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Charlii E-Comm Brand

This week's episode is brought to you from Canada! I talk shop with Tress from Kharma Salons about her journey in the hair industry, from starting as a hairstylist to opening her own salon. We cover all the bases in this 2-hour podcast episode! Tress' Instagram Kharma Salons Instagram Kharma Salon My Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Salon Rebel Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Biz Tool Boutique ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Nest Hair Boutique ⁠⁠⁠Quit-Proof Front Desk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Charlii E-Comm Brand

In this two-part episode, I talk all things numbers with Vicky Krishnamurthy, director of Glide Accounting! From tax bills to financial planning and business money moves (or money mistakes), we had so much to say on the matter, we had to split it up. More from Charlie: ⁠⁠⁠My Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠The Salon Rebel Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠The Biz Tool Boutique: ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠The Nest Hair Boutique: ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Quit-Proof Front Desk⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Charlii E-Comm Brand

In this two-part episode, I talk all things numbers with Vicky Krishnamurthy, director of Glide Accounting! From tax bills to financial planning and business money moves (or money mistakes), we had so much to say on the matter, we had to split it up. Stay tuned for part 2 next Friday 🥰 More from Charlie: ⁠⁠My Instagram: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠The Salon Rebel Instagram: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠The Biz Tool Boutique: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠The Nest Hair Boutique: ⁠⁠ ⁠Quit-Proof Front Desk⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Charlii E-Comm Brand

I needed a break from talking about social media...so here's some old-fashioned marketing techniques you may have forgotten about. Quit-Proof Front Desk⁠ More from Charlie: ⁠My Instagram: ⁠ ⁠The Salon Rebel Instagram: ⁠ ⁠The Biz Tool Boutique: ⁠ ⁠The Nest Hair Boutique: ⁠ ⁠Charlii E-Comm Brand

Get ready to hear some juicy and slightly unhinged money moves that I did in the early stages of my business to take it to the next level. And a sneak peak of my new digital tool, Quit-Proof Front Desk, launching soon that will change your business operations! Quit-Proof Front Desk More from Charlie: My Instagram: The Salon Rebel Instagram: The Biz Tool Boutique: The Nest Hair Boutique: Charlii E-Comm Brand

The episode you were all waiting for...Chantelle from Viva La Blonde joins us in the studio to talk all about her experience with her salon being an overnight success on social media. And the rapid growth and challenges that came with that. We chat about influencer marketing, being a business owner and the difficulties and thoughts that come with owning a salon. Where you can find Chantelle: Chantelle's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chantellecastle/ Viva La Blonde: https://www.instagram.com/vivalablonde/ More from Charlie: My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlii_thenesthairboutique/?hl=en The Salon Rebel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesalonrebelpodcast/ The Biz Tool Boutique: https://www.thebiztoolboutique.com.au/ The Nest Hair Boutique: https://thenesthairboutique.com.au/ Charlii: https://www.charlii.com.au/

What do I do when all hell breaks loose in my salon? Restructure and create new roles, of course! In this quick episode, I spill the tea on what I did to improve my salon operations after things got a little crazy, and highlight the importance of being an effective leader. More from Charlie: My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlii_thenesthairboutique/?hl=en The Salon Rebel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesalonrebelpodcast/ The Biz Tool Boutique: https://www.thebiztoolboutique.com.au/ The Nest Hair Boutique: https://thenesthairboutique.com.au/ Charlii: https://www.charlii.com.au/