Shop Talk: A podcast for the beauty industry, hairstylists and hair-salon owners. By 124Go

Is this the Salon Model of the Future - Lindsey Young Talks Quality Over QuantityIn this conversation Lindsey Young, Owner of Luna Salon and Masters of Balayage Trainer, shares why she is choosing quality over quantity to grow her salon and how it is attracting the perfect stylists for their salon culture.She also shares lessons she is learning transitioning from behind the chair to full time owner. Connect with Lindsey - https://www.instagram.com/lunasalontally/http://thelunasalon.comhttps://www.mastersofbalayage.com To attend the 4-day virtual salon owner/manager workshop email us! Info@124go.comSay hi to John on social: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/124.go/https://www.instagram.com/noindoorvoice/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/124GO/If you’re a hairdresser, salon owner, salon/spa manager or beauty professional, please subscribe and give us a Wicked Good Review!!Music information: Never Wanna Grow up, by the incredible Katrina Stone. https://artlist.io/song/6748/never-wa…Thank you for stopping by! 

If you haven’t seen the work of this incredible, and humble human being than you are in for a treat! In this conversation, John and Chris give Jack the title of Hair Color Transformation King of the World. He is a multiple-time Behind the Chair #OneShot finalist. And WE GOT HIM TO SHARE ALL OF HIS SECRETS!Jack began his career, in his home country of Syria and France before coming to the United States where he met his wife (a hairdresser as well). After years of working and refining their craft, Jack saw the opportunity on Social Media… The rest is history and for you to enjoy by listening to this inspiring conversation.Follow Jack https://www.instagram.com/jackmartincolorist/If you enjoyed this podcast please subscribe and give us a Wicked Good Review!!Follow us on the Social Media:https://www.instagram.com/124.go/https://124go.com/Or email us @info@124Go.comMusic information: Never Wanna Grow up, by the incredible Katrina Stone.  https://artlist.io/song/6748/never-wa...

What’s it like to grow 9 salons and two skin spas? Just ask Lorean Cairns co-founder of Fox and Jane Salons and Skin Habit. To think her journey as an owner started under 10 years ago is miraculous! In this conversation, Lorean shares her philosophies on leadership, culture, coaching and her plans for the future. This is a conversation for every level of salon professional. Say Hi to Lorean https://loreancairns.com/ @loreancairns Purchase Culture Fox https://www.amazon.com/Culture-Fox-Cultivate-Culture-International/dp/1544502311 Check out Fox and Jane salons https://foxandjanesalon.com/bowery/ Say hi to John on social: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/124.go/https://www.instagram.com/noindoorvoice/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/124GO/ If you’re a hairdresser, salon owner, salon manager or hair beauty professional, please subscribe and give us a Wicked Good Review!! If you’re a hairdresser, salon owner, salon manager or hair beauty professional, please subscribe and give us a Wicked Good Review!! Music information: Never Wanna Grow up, by the incredible Katrina Stone. https://artlist.io/song/6748/never-wa… Thank you for stopping by! 

She Doubled Her Prices!In this very special episode John and Chris interview Rachael Ford, and Rachael represents well, a lot of you - and if you're new to the career - she represents what your future might look like.You see Rachael is a hairstylist and the owner of an 8 chair salon. She is also a mother with five ranging from college to toddler, a wife - a homemaker… You get the picture.This year Rachael finally had enough, one day - maybe while doing dishes or picking up toys she decided something had to give.. She needed to make some changes if she was going to be happy and sustain..After going down a rabbit hole of self discovery - she decided to do something drastic!Enroll in Salon Business Blueprint - https://www.124goacademy.com4-day intensive of 2023, in Atlanta, GA, May 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th. - Apply go to  https://124go.com or email us @ info@124go.com Trust me, you don’t want to miss this!The top strategies that Brian Perdue used to grow from 4 hairstylists to 6 salons and over 140 hairstylists.Get hand fed the systems and processes that salon 124 uses every day to be one of the most successful salon groups in the country.This is a no holds barred event where we share all of the secrets to help you grow your salon - no matter the size. Say hi to John on social:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/124.go/If you’re a hairdresser, salon owner, salon manager or hair beauty professional, please subscribe and give us a Wicked Good Review!!Music information: Never Wanna Grow up, by the incredible Katrina Stone.  https://artlist.io/song/6748/never-wa…Thank you for stopping by!

J Ladner Pt. 2 - How to Feel Like You are Enough / Showing Up / Being open to Education, Mentorship and ExperienceIn this episode J dives deeper into the stylist career journey and why being open to education and mentorship early in your career is so important.He also leaves us with some beautiful final words - so be sure to listen until the end!If you haven't met J here’s a bit more about him - he is an accomplished hair and makeup artist with experience in film, television, theatre, print and digital media.Recognized as Modern Salon’s 2019 Top 100,American Influencer Awards 2020 Emerging Hairstylist of the Year Nominee, J is also a successful entrepreneur, educator, digital author,Digital Creative Director of Oligo ProfessionnelHosts the No Stylist Left Behind podcast with Nina Tulio.Connect with J -  https://www.jladner.com4-Day Intensive of 2023. That happens May 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th, here in sunny Atlanta. To register, go to  https://124go.com or email us at info@124go.com Trust me, you don’t want to miss this!The top strategies that the Salon 124 Group used to grow from 4 hairstylists to 6 salons, 140 hairstylists and 10 Million Dollars in Sales.Get hand fed the systems and processes that salon 124 uses every day to be one of the most successful salon groups in the country.This is a no holds barred event where we share all of the secrets to help you grow your salon - no matter the size. Say hi on social:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/124.go/If you’re a hairdresser, salon owner, salon manager or hair beauty professional, please subscribe and give us a Wicked Good Review!!Music information: Never Wanna Grow up, by the incredible Katrina Stone.  https://artlist.io/song/6748/never-wa…Thank you for stopping by!

Adapt and evolve / Having Grit in the face of Change | @itsmrjladner“Be vulnerable with them and the magic will exist”Hello everyone it’s John here - welcome back to the Shop Talk Podcast, the educational podcast for salon pros looking to up their game.This is part 1 of our conversation with J Ladner and I promise you it’s gonna be wicked goodJ, who is a bundle of energy - - is the digital creative director for Oligo pro and Founder of J Ladner Education. He is also the cohost along with Nina Tulio on the No-Stylist left behind podcast.Even for being relatively young in his career J has done quite a LOT – Starting in Tampa Fl – Jay and his husband moved to North Dakota where they opened J Ladner Salon and quickly became the talk of the town. After 7 years of ownership, they sold the salon, and following their dreams, moved to LA where they reside today.In this conversation with J discuss:· Building credibility and drawing on your experience· Asking difficult questions and leaning into your vulnerability· Waking up to changeWe loved this conversation and know you will too!Connect with J -  https://www.jladner.comEnroll in Salon Business Blueprint - https://www.124goacademy.comSalon owners and Managers attend the amazing 4-Day Intensive this May. That happens over two weekends May 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th. To register go to  https://124go.com or email us @ info@124go.com Trust me, you don’t want to miss this!The top strategies that the Salon 124 Group used to grow from 4 hairstylists to 6 salons, 140 hairstylists and over 10 Million Dollars in sales.Get hand fed the systems and processes that Salon 124 uses every day to be one of the most successful salon groups in the country.This is a no holds barred event where we share all of the secrets to help you grow your salon - no matter the size. .Say hi on social:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/124.go/If you’re a hairdresser, salon owner, salon manager or hair beauty professional, please subscribe and give us a Wicked Good Review!!Music information: Never Wanna Grow up, by the incredible Katrina Stone.  https://artlist.io/song/6748/never-wa…Thank you for stopping by!

Intention Equals Power / Vivian Mackinder / Icon and Founder Hairdesigner TVVivian Mackinder is an Icon in the beauty industry (and she is just getting started). A master reinventer, and pilgrim of online education Vivian has taught and inspired millions of hair stylists around the globe. In this episode she shares her philosophy for success and her keys to becoming a master hairstylist.Say hi to John on social: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/124.go/https://www.instagram.com/noindoorvoice/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/124GO/If you’re a hairdresser, salon owner, salon manager or hair beauty professional, please subscribe and give us a Wicked Good Review!Music information: Never Wanna Grow up, by the incredible Katrina Stone. https://artlist.io/song/6748/never-wa..Thank you for stopping by! 

Jay Williams may be the most prolific thought leader in the salon industry. In this conversation, Jay schools John and Chris on how to better lead yourself and influence others in such our fast-shifting 2020 environment. There is so much packed into this episode - you may have to listen twice!  Connect with Jay Williams https://www.instagram.com/jaywilliamsco/  Purchase This VS That and Leave Your Mark (all profits go to helping stop human trafficking) https://www.jaywilliamsco.com/the-book  Say hi to John on social: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/124.go/ https://www.instagram.com/noindoorvoice/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/124GO/ If you’re a hairdresser, salon owner, salon manager or hair beauty professional, please subscribe and give us a Wicked Good Review!! Music information: Never Wanna Grow up, by the incredible Katrina Stone. https://artlist.io/song/6748/never-wa… Thank you for stopping by! 

Tamera is a salon owner, hair stylist, and author who's been in the industry for over 20 years. Through working towards bringing my vision to life. She strives to create a unique experience to the clients at True."I wanted it to be a place where everyone felt beautiful and luxurious, while still maintaining affordability." This was the inception of Salon True. "Our clients are our extended family; when you enter the salon, you feel like you are home."I am committed to empowering the men, women and young adults around me, and often hold seminars and events at the salon in order to accomplish this. 'Speak Our Language' is a book I wrote in 2007 to help clients communicate to their stylist. Those tips still stay 'true' today.Say hi to John on social:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/124.go/https://www.instagram.com/noindoorvoice/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/124GO/If you’re a hairdresser, salon owner, salon manager or hair beauty professional, please subscribe and give us a Wicked Good Review!!Music information: Never Wanna Grow up, by the incredible Katrina Stone.  https://artlist.io/song/6748/never-wa…

This Episode is part two of Pepper Pastor and she is amazing. Pepper is an artist in her soul who became fascinated with human behavior and in her spare time of being a busy salon professional, Global educator, a mother and wife with a life, She went to school and is finishing her PHD in organizational psychology.. In this part of the conversation Pepper really shares how to be more effective in your communications by using curiosity, learning candor and developing resilience. Enroll in Salon Business Blueprint - https://www.124goacademy.com Say hi to John on social: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/124.go/ https://www.instagram.com/noindoorvoice/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/124GO/ If you’re a hairdresser, salon/spa owner, salon manager or beauty professional, please subscribe and give us a Wicked Good Review!! Music information: Never Wanna Grow up, by the incredible Katrina Stone. https://artlist.io/song/6748/never-wa… Thank you for stopping by! - John

In this episode Pepper Pastor Salon professional and Organizational Psychologist shares lessons from her journey and studies in Creativity. Say Hi to Pepper on social - https://www.instagram.com/pepperpastor/ Enroll in Salon Business Blueprint - https://www.124goacademy.com Say hi to John on social: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/124.go/ https://www.instagram.com/noindoorvoice/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/124GO/ If you’re a hairdresser, salon/spa owner, salon manager or beauty professional, please subscribe and give us a Wicked Good Review!! Music information: Never Wanna Grow up, by the incredible Katrina Stone. https://artlist.io/song/6748/never-wa… Thank you for stopping by! - John

Christine Zilinski is a lifetime salon pro who has devoted her career to technical mastery and growth as a leader. She and her partners have developed a mastermind group for like-minded stylists, salon owners, and leaders.https://www.instagram.com/christinezilinski/https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=empowered%20salon%20leadersEmail Christine @ salonconcrete@gmail.comYouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzJI27t8iHRRbSIgv2EBrxwSay hi to John on social:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/124.go/https://www.instagram.com/noindoorvoice/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/124GO/If you’re a hairdresser, salon owner, salon manager or hair beauty professional, please subscribe and give us a Wicked Good Review!!Music information: Never Wanna Grow up, by the incredible Katrina Stone. https://artlist.io/song/6748/never-wa…Thank you for stopping by!

Bonnie Bonadeo | Recruit and Keep Stylists by having the right Branding | Expertise and Empathy |When was the last time you updated your strategies for your brand, or your recruitment strategies? In possibly the most important time significant evolution in salons since the early 90’s it’s time to update your brand and your recruitment strategies.Listen as Bonnie talks aboutTaking a 360 approach to recruitment and brandingWhat new stylists are looking for in a salonSales training and communication training for your teamEnroll in Salon Business Blueprint - https://www.124goacademy.comEveryone that has taken that course on zoom has loved the convenience and candidness that we share..Say hi to John on social:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/124.go/If you’re a hairdresser, salon owner, salon manager or hair beauty professional, please subscribe and give us a Wicked Good Review!!Music information: Never Wanna Grow up, by the incredible Katrina Stone.  https://artlist.io/song/6748/never-wa…Thank you for stopping by!

In this episode we talk with Industry Icon Winn Claybaugh about inclusivity, how to attract the team and clients that you WANT. And how to use three of the top human needs to ensure you have a healthy culture in your salon. Winn Claybaugh is the author of Be Nice (Or Else!) and “one of the best motivational speakers in the country,” according to CNN’s Larry King, who wrote the foreword for the book. A business owner for over 38 years with over 16,000 people in his organization, Winn is the founder and co-owner of hair care giant Paul Mitchell’s school division, with more than 100 locations throughout the United States. The young company was ranked three years in a row (2006–2008) in the top 10 of Franchise Times magazine’s Fast 55, a ranking of the fastest growing young franchises, and has repeatedly ranked in the Top 50 and earned Best in Category in the Franchise Business Review’s Franchisee Satisfaction Awards. From 2004 to 2020, Winn and the Paul Mitchell Schools raised over $22 million for multiple charitable organizations, including Leeza’s Care Connection, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, Larry King Cardiac Foundation, Fran Drescher’s Cancer Schmancer Movement, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, Gary Sinise Foundation, Magic Johnson Foundation, Morris Animal Foundation, Habitat for Humanity, Food 4 Africa, Boys & Girls Clubs, hurricane and wildfire relief, AIDS causes, breast cancer causes, City of Hope, American Cancer RELATED LINKS www.winnclaybaugh.comwww.masterspodcastclub.comWinn Claybaugh intro video: https://vimeo.com/140170785YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/winnclaybaughwww.paulmitchell.eduwww.paulmitchellschoolsfunraising.orgFacebook: @WinnClaybaughpageInstagram and Twitter: @WinnClaybaughOn social:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/124.go/https://www.instagram.com/noindoorvoice/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/124GO/If you’re a hairdresser, salon owner, salon manager or hair beauty professional, please subscribe and give us a Wicked Good Review!!Music information: Never Wanna Grow up, by the incredible Katrina Stone. https://artlist.io/song/6748/never-wa…Thank you for stopping by! 

You don't get to be called International Business Coach, Motivational Speaker, and Business Education Ambassador for Oligo Professional, without having the experience to back it up. And Nina Tulio proves that in this inspiring conversation with John and Chris.A former salon owner, turned business coach, Nina has been there, lived to tell about it and now uses her experience to help salon owners and stylists to thrive in todays quickly evolving business.Connect with Nina https://www.instagram.com/ninatulio/https://nina-tulio.squarespace.com

Be a Millionaire Hairstylist | Cash Lawless | Founder TheMillionaireHairstylist.comIn this episode Cash shares timeless wisdom, how he became a Millionaire, and why you should Pay Yourself First! Cash is on a mission to help hairstylists THINK BIGGER! You are going to LOVE this conversation!https://www.themillionairehairstylist.comhttps://www.instagram.com/cashlawlesshair/https://www.instagram.com/themillionairehairstylist/Say hi to John on social:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/124.go/https://www.instagram.com/noindoorvoice/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/124GO/If you’re a hairdresser, salon owner, salon manager or hair beauty professional, please subscribe and give us a Wicked Good Review!!Follow us on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/124.go/ /Music information: Never Wanna Grow up, by the incredible Katrina Stone.  https://artlist.io/song/6748/never-wa…Thank you for stopping by!John

In part 2 of this conversation Ashely reminds us that it’s not just about the haircut - but about how we make the client feel that makes the biggest impact.You can connect with Ashleyhttps://www.instagram.com/redhotstylist/https://www.instagram.com/saveyourscissorssalon/https://redhotstylist.comhttps://saveyourscissorssalon.comAshley Lavallee is the owner of Save Your Scissors Salon, an upscale and edgy salon where Ashley and her staff provide each client with their undivided attention and address their individual needs with creativity and professionalism.In this episode Ashley shares why it’s important to find your tribe, taking a leap of faith, and how she uses her passion for Disney to inspire the culture in her salon.John on social:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/124.go/https://www.instagram.com/noindoorvoice/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/124GO/If you’re a hairdresser, salon owner, salon manager or hair beauty professional, please subscribe and give us a Wicked Good Review!!Music information: Never Wanna Grow up, by the incredible Katrina Stone.  https://artlist.io/song/6748/never-wa…Thank you for stopping by!John

In part 1 of this conversation Ashely reminds us that it’s not just about the haircut - but about how we make the client feel that makes the biggest impact.You can connect with Ashleyhttps://www.instagram.com/redhotstylist/https://www.instagram.com/saveyourscissorssalon/https://redhotstylist.comhttps://saveyourscissorssalon.comAshley Lavallee is the owner of Save Your Scissors Salon, an upscale and edgy salon where Ashley and her staff provide each client with their undivided attention and address their individual needs with creativity and professionalism.Ashley’s love for education and passion to help others is abundant.Educating in major trade shows since 2016.Platnium.Key Educator for Kevin.Murphy,Brazilian Bond Builder Sponsored ArtistHattori Hanzo and Babyliss ProIn this episode Ashley shares why it’s important to find your tribe, taking a leap of faith, and how she uses her passion for Disney to inspire the culture in her salon.John on social:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/124.go/https://www.instagram.com/noindoorvoice/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/124GO/If you’re a hairdresser, salon owner, salon manager or hair beauty professional, please subscribe and give us a Wicked Good Review!!Music information: Never Wanna Grow up, by the incredible Katrina Stone.  https://artlist.io/song/6748/never-wa…Thank you for stopping by!Chris and John