Co-Owning a Salon: How Tiff & Phoebe Built Blond Therapy Together
Description
What’s it really like to run a salon with your best friend?
In this episode, we sit down with Tiff & Phoebe—co-owners of Blond Therapy. A values led salon in a small Queensland town, to unpack the real behind the scenes of co-owning a salon.
From splitting roles without resentment, to managing finances and raising families on different timelines (four kids vs. no kids), they share the honest highs and hard-earned lessons of building a brand together. Without burning out or blowing up their friendship.
💬 We talk about:
- Why aligned values matter more than business plans
- How they divide responsibilities (without the drama)
- What they won’t compromise on as they grow Blond Therapy
- Navigating different life stages and expectations as partners
Whether you’re dreaming of opening a salon with your bestie, or already deep in the trenches, this episode is full of insights, connection, and real talk on salon partnerships that work.
🎧 Listen now to hear the truth behind Blond Therapy’s success.
💌 Subscribe if this podcast has ever made you feel seen, supported, or slightly less alone.
00:00 Episode Summary
02:16 Introducing the Tiff & Phoebe
03:39 The Journey to Co-Ownership
09:22 Creating a Unique Salon Experience
24:42 Balancing Personal and Professional Lives
32:25 Navigating Financial and Operational Challenges
38:08 Rising Overheads and Business Longevity
38:44 The Taxation Challenge
39:09 Finding the Right Accountant
39:42 The Reality of Running a Salon
40:28 Hiring Staff: Challenges and Successes
42:07 Training and Integrating New Staff
45:21 Building a Supportive Work Environment
50:44 Choosing the Right Product Partner
1:03:29 The Importance of Community and Support
1:09:13 Final Thoughts and Reflections
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