The Hair Game

Stylist, salon owner, and educator @hair_princess_steph joins us and discusses the growth of her salon and the unique aspects of the hair industry in New Hampshire. We also talk about the changing client behavior trends, particularly in the post-COVID era, and shares client misbehaviors and how she dealt with them.  This Week's Topics:   • Salon Growth and Expansion  • The Hair Industry in New Hampshire  • Client Behavior Trends  • Customer Service Horror Story  • Setting and Enforcing Boundaries  • Dealing with Client Misbehaviors  • Navigating Political Conversations in the Salon  • Her re-engaging with Instagram  • Creating Community Spaces  • The Importance of Kindness and Harmony  Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist. Android users, you can leave us a rating on Spotify. You can find the rating option underneath the podcast's description. Apple users can leave a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes!  Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance!  FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Stylist, salon owner, and educator @hair_princess_steph joins us and discusses the growth of her salon and the unique aspects of the hair industry in New Hampshire. We also talk about the changing client behavior trends, particularly in the post-COVID era, and shares client misbehaviors and how she dealt with them.  This Week's Topics:   • Salon Growth and Expansion  • The Hair Industry in New Hampshire  • Client Behavior Trends  • Customer Service Horror Story  • Setting and Enforcing Boundaries  • Dealing with Client Misbehaviors  • Navigating Political Conversations in the Salon  • Her re-engaging with Instagram  • Creating Community Spaces  • The Importance of Kindness and Harmony  Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist. Android users, you can leave us a rating on Spotify. You can find the rating option underneath the podcast's description. Apple users can leave a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes!  Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance!  FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

Hairstylist Educator and Salon Owner @ambrosiacarey found hairdressing to be the perfect blend of people skills and artistry. We talk about the importance of being patient and taking your time in the industry, as well as important marketing and pricing topics to help your business be successful. This Week's Topics: • Finding hair as a client; perfect mix of marketing and artistry  • Challenges of running a salon   • Successful stylist academy: what is important for a business  • Important Marketing topics  • Pricing  • Shutdown of TikTok? • Her Hair Horror Story  Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist. Android users, you can leave us a rating on Spotify. You can find the rating option underneath the podcast's description. Apple users can leave a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes!  Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance!  FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor  

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Hairstylist Educator and Salon Owner @ambrosiacarey found hairdressing to be the perfect blend of people skills and artistry. We talk about the importance of being patient and taking your time in the industry, as well as important marketing and pricing topics to help your business be successful. This Week's Topics: • Finding hair as a client; perfect mix of marketing and artistry  • Challenges of running a salon   • Successful stylist academy: what is important for a business  • Important Marketing topics  • Pricing  • Shutdown of TikTok? • Her Hair Horror Story  Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist. Android users, you can leave us a rating on Spotify. You can find the rating option underneath the podcast's description. Apple users can leave a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes!  Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance!  FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Adrienne Velazquez, also known as @TheSevenFigureBoss, shares her journey from being a hairstylist to becoming a business coach. She discusses the challenges she faced in rebranding her business after changing cities and the impact of social media on her success. Adrienne emphasizes the importance of belief and support from others in achieving her goals. Through her story, Adrienne inspires others to pursue their dreams and create positive change in their lives. This Week's Topics: • Move to San Antonio and building new clientele  • Utilizing FB and IG to build her brand and business   • Finding Brazilian Blowout and joining their edu team  • Becoming the seven figure boss during covid  • What is holding most people back from success   Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist. Android users, you can leave us a rating on Spotify. You can find the rating option underneath the podcast's description. Apple users can leave a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes!  Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance!  FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

Adrienne Velazquez, also known as @TheSevenFigureBoss, shares her journey from being a hairstylist to becoming a business coach. She discusses the challenges she faced in rebranding her business after changing cities and the impact of social media on her success. Adrienne emphasizes the importance of belief and support from others in achieving her goals. Through her story, Adrienne inspires others to pursue their dreams and create positive change in their lives. This Week's Topics: • Move to San Antonio and building new clientele  • Utilizing FB and IG to build her brand and business   • Finding Brazilian Blowout and joining their edu team  • Becoming the seven figure boss during covid  • What is holding most people back from success   Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist. Android users, you can leave us a rating on Spotify. You can find the rating option underneath the podcast's description. Apple users can leave a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes!  Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance!  FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

President of @saloninteractive Randy Cotten joins us to discuss the topic of retail sales. With Amazon making it easier than ever for clients to purchase on their own, what are the best ways for you to sell retail? We chat about the challenges and offer solutions for you to compete.  This Week's Topics: Overview of Salon Interactive's Products and Services  Commission Structure for Hairdressers  Options Available to Hairdressers  Product Selection and Distribution  Challenges in the Beauty Industry  Product Diversion and Scams  Product Sales Trends  Price Increases and Product Information  Hair Product Diversion  Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist. Android users, you can leave us a rating on Spotify. You can find the rating option underneath the podcast's description. Apple users can leave a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes!  Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance!  FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. President of @saloninteractive Randy Cotten joins us to discuss the topic of retail sales. With Amazon making it easier than ever for clients to purchase on their own, what are the best ways for you to sell retail? We chat about the challenges and offer solutions for you to compete.  This Week's Topics: Overview of Salon Interactive's Products and Services  Commission Structure for Hairdressers  Options Available to Hairdressers  Product Selection and Distribution  Challenges in the Beauty Industry  Product Diversion and Scams  Product Sales Trends  Price Increases and Product Information  Hair Product Diversion  Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist. Android users, you can leave us a rating on Spotify. You can find the rating option underneath the podcast's description. Apple users can leave a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes!  Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance!  FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

We are back this week with Matt Beck of @freesaloneducation to go deep on his strategies regarding what social platforms he chooses to spend his time & energy. We also get into the topic of balancing your passions with financial responsibilites, as well as your work and personal life.  This Week's Topics: • His success repurposing content on FB  • What social platforms he puts effort into  • His setup and how he creates his videos  • Finding his sense of community again  • Passion vs. Not liking what you do  • Future of his content creation  • Hair horror story Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist. Android users, you can leave us a rating on Spotify. You can find the rating option underneath the podcast's description. Apple users can leave a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes!  Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance!  FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor  

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. We are back this week with Matt Beck of @freesaloneducation to go deep on his strategies regarding what social platforms he chooses to spend his time & energy. We also get into the topic of balancing your passions with financial responsibilites, as well as your work and personal life.  This Week's Topics: • His success repurposing content on FB  • What social platforms he puts effort into  • His setup and how he creates his videos  • Finding his sense of community again  • Passion vs. Not liking what you do  • Future of his content creation  • Hair horror story Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist. Android users, you can leave us a rating on Spotify. You can find the rating option underneath the podcast's description. Apple users can leave a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes!  Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance!  FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

Indie Educator Matt Beck @freesaloneducation wasn't getting the opportunity he wanted to advance his education career.... so he started doing it on his own! By balancing his behind-the-chair time and creating education videos for YouTube, he built a online education platform that has over 1,000 tutorials and 1 million subscribers. We chat about his journey as well as how he determines if his content is 'successful'.  Show Notes:  • Finding hair school as a suggestion from a co-worker  • Educating for Paul Mitchell for 9 years; looking for more recognition  • Filming his first video for YouTube  • Balancing BTC and salon ownership with getting YT off the ground  • How he views his success on his content  • Losing his father suddenly  Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist. Android users, you can leave us a rating on Spotify. You can find the rating option underneath the podcast's description. Apple users can leave a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes!  Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance!  FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Indie Educator Matt Beck @freesaloneducation wasn't getting the opportunity he wanted to advance his education career.... so he started doing it on his own! By balancing his behind-the-chair time and creating education videos for YouTube, he built a online education platform that has over 1,000 tutorials and 1 million subscribers. We chat about his journey as well as how he determines if his content is 'successful'.  Show Notes:  • Finding hair school as a suggestion from a co-worker  • Educating for Paul Mitchell for 9 years; looking for more recognition  • Filming his first video for YouTube  • Balancing BTC and salon ownership with getting YT off the ground  • How he views his success on his content  • Losing his father suddenly  Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist. Android users, you can leave us a rating on Spotify. You can find the rating option underneath the podcast's description. Apple users can leave a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes!  Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance!  FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

Hairdresser and educator @christianawesome started his career as a musician but transitioned to hairdressing for its flexibility and creativity. We chat about the evolution of hairstyling trends and the increasing complexity of the industry, as well as tailoring haircuts to each client's hair type, texture, bone structure, and maintenance level.  This Week's Topics: • Transitioning from Music to Hair • Working as an Educator • Approach to Haircutting • Evolution of Hairstyling Trends • Specialization in the Hairdressing Industry • Impact of Social Media on the Industry • Balancing Creativity and Influences • Finding Inspiration and Overcoming Creative Blocks • Favorite Accounts for Creative Inspiration Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist. Android users, you can leave us a rating on Spotify. You can find the rating option underneath the podcast's description. Apple users can leave a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes!  Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance!  FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

Hairdresser and educator @christianawesome started his career as a musician but transitioned to hairdressing for its flexibility and creativity. We chat about the evolution of hairstyling trends and the increasing complexity of the industry, as well as tailoring haircuts to each client's hair type, texture, bone structure, and maintenance level.  This Week's Topics: • Transitioning from Music to Hair • Working as an Educator • Approach to Haircutting • Evolution of Hairstyling Trends • Specialization in the Hairdressing Industry • Impact of Social Media on the Industry • Balancing Creativity and Influences • Finding Inspiration and Overcoming Creative Blocks • Favorite Accounts for Creative Inspiration Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist. Android users, you can leave us a rating on Spotify. You can find the rating option underneath the podcast's description. Apple users can leave a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes!  Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance!  FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

@andy_doesyourhair, a Nashville hairdresser known for creative and transformative haircuts, shares how he built his clientele by always doing something different than what was being offered. We talk about collaborating with clients as hair models and using them for photo shoots. Andy also shares his observations on changes in clientele and the opportunities that come with and shares his personal hair choices and future goals. This Week's Topics: • His extra time built in to his ‘transformational’ cuts • His clients and how he finds them •  Finding hair school and struggling initially; interning at salon at the same time • Transitioning to Creative Cuts • Marketing Shags and Mullets • Pricing and Gender-Inclusive Rates • Collaborating with Clients as Hair Models • Changes in Clientele • Future Goals • Challenges with Licensing  We’ve been nominated for Hairbrained Awards Industry Podcast of Year! Show us some love by voting for us at the link below... voting closes on March 1st. Thanks to everyone for being such loyal listeners!   https://woobox.com/fhh3c2   Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist. Android users, you can leave us a rating on Spotify. You can find the rating option underneath the podcast's description. Apple users can leave a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes!  Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance!  FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. @andy_doesyourhair, a Nashville hairdresser known for creative and transformative haircuts, shares how he built his clientele by always doing something different than what was being offered. We talk about collaborating with clients as hair models and using them for photo shoots. Andy also shares his observations on changes in clientele and the opportunities that come with and shares his personal hair choices and future goals. This Week's Topics: • His extra time built in to his ‘transformational’ cuts • His clients and how he finds them •  Finding hair school and struggling initially; interning at salon at the same time • Transitioning to Creative Cuts • Marketing Shags and Mullets • Pricing and Gender-Inclusive Rates • Collaborating with Clients as Hair Models • Changes in Clientele • Future Goals • Challenges with Licensing  We’ve been nominated for Hairbrained Awards Industry Podcast of Year! Show us some love by voting for us at the link below... voting closes on March 1st. Thanks to everyone for being such loyal listeners!   https://woobox.com/fhh3c2   Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist. Android users, you can leave us a rating on Spotify. You can find the rating option underneath the podcast's description. Apple users can leave a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes!  Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance!  FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

Ray Hornback, founder of @thebobco online edu and owner of @voltagesalon made a major career change by going to hair school later in life. He shares his path to the industry, as well as the current trends in haircuts and his approach to client consultations. We also discuss his approach to social media and how he completely changed the content he posts after reviewing his Instagram account. This week's topics: • Going to hair school later in life; big career change   • Educating for MOB  • Focusing on haircutting vids on IG after looking at analytics  • Changes in client behavior   • Social Media Presence & Generating Activity on Instagram  • The Importance of Being Searchable & Potential Clientele  • Difficult Conversations with Clients  • Hair Horror Story  We’ve been nominated for Hairbrained Awards Industry Podcast of Year! Show us some love by voting for us at the link below... voting closes on March 1st. Thanks to everyone for being such loyal listeners!   https://woobox.com/fhh3c2   Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist. Android users, you can leave us a rating on Spotify. You can find the rating option underneath the podcast's description. Apple users can leave a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes!  Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance!  FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Ray Hornback, founder of @thebobco online edu and owner of @voltagesalon made a major career change by going to hair school later in life. He shares his path to the industry, as well as the current trends in haircuts and his approach to client consultations. We also discuss his approach to social media and how he completely changed the content he posts after reviewing his Instagram account. This week's topics: • Going to hair school later in life; big career change   • Educating for MOB  • Focusing on haircutting vids on IG after looking at analytics  • Changes in client behavior   • Social Media Presence & Generating Activity on Instagram  • The Importance of Being Searchable & Potential Clientele  • Difficult Conversations with Clients  • Hair Horror Story  We’ve been nominated for Hairbrained Awards Industry Podcast of Year! Show us some love by voting for us at the link below... voting closes on March 1st. Thanks to everyone for being such loyal listeners!   https://woobox.com/fhh3c2  Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist. Android users, you can leave us a rating on Spotify. You can find the rating option underneath the podcast's description. Apple users can leave a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes!  Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance!  FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

Renowned hairdresser and educator @charliepricehair shares his journey in the hair industry and his unique perspective as a hair activist and contrarian. We discuss his transition from working behind the chair to focusing on creative projects and collaborations, as well the need for personal fulfillment and staying true to oneself in the industry.  This week's topics: • His experience on Shear Genius  • Going to beauty school to fund his art school but staying in the industry  • Economics of staying with brands vs. being independent  • How he evolves and satisfies his creative drive  • What his current schedule looks like and whats next  • Hair horror story  Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist. Android users, you can leave us a rating on Spotify. You can find the rating option underneath the podcast's description. Apple users can leave a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes!  Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance!  FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Renowned hairdresser and educator @charliepricehair shares his journey in the hair industry and his unique perspective as a hair activist and contrarian. We discuss his transition from working behind the chair to focusing on creative projects and collaborations, as well the need for personal fulfillment and staying true to oneself in the industry.  This week's topics: • His experience on Shear Genius  • Going to beauty school to fund his art school but staying in the industry  • Economics of staying with brands vs. being independent  • How he evolves and satisfies his creative drive  • What his current schedule looks like and whats next  • Hair horror story  Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist. Android users, you can leave us a rating on Spotify. You can find the rating option underneath the podcast's description. Apple users can leave a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes!  Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance!  FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor