The journey from fleeting, inconsistent staff to enduring relationships with your team is both an art and a science. At Salon Cadence, we champion a vision where salon and spa owners transcend the ordinary, aiming not just for financial success
We’ve just wrapped up an incredible journey at “Ascend: The High Impact Business Retreat” in Clearwater Beach, FL, and the energy is still buzzing in the air! From November 4-7, 2023, we didn’t just gather; we embarked on a journey
Team meetings play a crucial role in fostering collaboration, improving communication, and boosting morale within your salon. (Learn more about how conduct the ultimate staff meeting here!) That said, they can sometimes become monotonous and uninspiring. To inject a sense
And keep them at your salon! As a salon owner, your team is your greatest asset. To run a successful business, you must attract and retain top talent. And with today’s competitive market, attracting A-Player employees can be a time-consuming
You’re ready to expand your team, but what’s the best way to recruit the right people? This can be a daunting question to answer. After all, you want experienced, motivated, and friendly staff. But, the truth is, you want way
This may ‘seem’ far-fetched, but the secret to running a profitable business follows many of the same steps as being successful with a new diet. They both require discipline. They both require a decision to commit. And, they both require
identifying where you are in your journey Becoming a business owner is by far one of the most rewarding and one of the most taxing things you can do in life. And, each part of the entrepreneurial journey comes with
You’re ready to expand your team, but what’s the best way to recruit the right people? This can be a daunting question to answer. After all, you want experienced, motivated, and friendly staff. But, the truth is, you want way
Even As a Busy Salon Owner When it comes to starting, growing, and scaling your business – time is a hot commodity. And, if you’re like most entrepreneurs, there never seems to be enough time to get everything done. From
No matter how talented you may be as a stylist, finding your niche is imperative. Sure, it’s great to be skilled in providing hairstyling services of all kinds. However, taking the time to find your niche is one of the
No matter how successful your salon has been in the past, the events of 2020 has likely left you second-guessing. There are many things about the way you conduct business. As with most service-based companies, the lockdown disrupted your salon’s income
Get ready to learn some amazing tips on social media for salons, spas & stylists. Let’s face it, when it comes to building and maintaining a successful salon business, learning how to properly navigate through the social media realm is
This article, How to have the ultimate salon staff meeting, was written from the 2021 kickoff video message that Ronit shared with her Salon Cadence clients. Being a salon business owner has its challenges, and at the same time, its
Owning a salon business can be as challenging as it can be rewarding. On the one hand, being a salon business owner can provide you with freedom and the ability to build wealth. On the other hand, being a salon
When it comes to climbing the professional ladder, some sectors are much more straightforward than others. Traditional jobs often provide you with a ready-made career path for success. However, those who work in non-traditional industries are typically subjected to the
How to Lead a Successful Salon Business is ever changing. For the majority of us, these are the most unnerving financial times we have ever lived through. This is especially the case for business owners. While there was a time
With the holiday season upon us, now is a great time to focus on boosting profits. Despite the fact that many people tend to only think about giving tangible gifts for the holidays, service-driven gifts are actually a great gift
Having a salon membership is becoming one of the biggest growth areas for our Salon Cadence clients. Now more than ever, we need to find new ways to survive and thrive in this ever-changing industry. It’s no secret, living in
You need to have an engaged and loyal clientele if you expect to have a thriving salon business. However, it’s not easy to stay in touch with those clients after they leave the salon. Moreover, reaching new prospective clients is
For decades, the beauty salon industry was largely based on word-of-mouth advertisement and personal relationships and rapport. The industry managed to maintain this standard for far longer than most industries. Nevertheless, the internet and social media culture have made it
Salon and spa branding are now a “requirement” if you want to stand out in your area. The business world is more complex than ever. This is largely due to the fact that so many businesses are involved with the
There’s the old way of salon staff recruitment, which is full of job search websites and unsuccessful ads. Or, there’s the new, proven way of not just recruiting people but finding new talent who are aligned with your business vision.
I am often asked the question, how much does a salon owner make? Maybe you are wondering the same thing. So here it goes. Most of my salon owner clients bring home between $120K to $200K per year. This for
No matter what type of business you have, updating your marketing plan is important. This is especially the case for those who are doing business in sectors that are service-driven, such as beauty salons. This is because the needs and
When looking for a high-quality camera for your best salon hair styling pictures, Sony’s a6400 camera gets the job done. When picking a salon camera, there are three things to look for. The size of the sensor, the speed of
No matter what type of salon you own or what types of styles you specialize in, building clientele and attracting new clients is essential. Indeed, given the nature of service-driven industries such as these, the only method of ensuring that
When it comes to building your brand and boosting clientele, being open to all options is vital. Some believe the time to invest in ads on social media, and Facebook, in particular, has come and gone. The reality is, that is
Salons should always take pictures of clients. You need to continuously add to your portfolio. Great pictures are needed for social media and website pages. Being able to take great photos of your clients will help achieve many things. It
Customers are looking for an escape. A way to pamper themselves, but also have a 5-star experience that’s memorable. Delivering consistent high-quality beauty salon customer service is not always easy. It takes planning, dedication, and attention to detail. There is
From the time I opened my first salon, I always believed it was so important to be mindful of the chemicals and waste that was created from operating a beauty salon. Things like recycling and product conservation were standard policy
It’s not hard to make a good team, but there is a certain recipe to creating an outstanding team. You really need to focus on salon recruitment and building a system for hiring. This successful salon owner has perfected the
I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Keri Davis, owner if Gila Rut Aveda Salons and Beauty Backbone. We talked about being a leader and building salon education programs, and so much more. Our discussion lasted one hour on my
Profit First for Salons is a simple, common-sense methodology of managing the money you make in your beauty service business. It is designed for you to pay yourself profits, your owners pay and your taxes; all before spending a single
During all of my recent talks with salon industry educators, there has been a consistent theme which states that beauty professionals who are consistently educating and improving themselves will thrive and prosper. The benefits when you create a salon training
January 2020 came around and you were finally feeling on top of things. You were making progress in your salon, had some exciting new hires lined up, you had a handle on your salon marketing strategies and started seeing some
At some point, you’ve probably thought something along the lines of “what should I be doing for effective hair salon marketing?” And if you asked 10 different people, you would get 10 different answers. Mostly along the lines of social
As a salon owner, you may be feeling the never-ending pressure to not only create an IG profile, but capitalize on all the benefits you’ve heard that instagram can do for your business.Here is my quick guide to Instagram for Salons:
If you are a service provider company, salon owner, spa owner, manager, entrepreneur, or any professional who wants to learn how to increase your hair salon profits in the service-based industry, this blog is for you. When you started your
The new COVID-19 economy is among us. It’s happening; stores, business, salons, restaurants are reopening. And our new reality is just that: new. It’s not the same as before and it won’t be for a long time, and neither will
Let’s begin by understanding salon goals and mindset. You have to get really clear on how you want your business to serve you. Do you you have clarity on what your salon goals are in terms of financial, social and
Back when I was a new salon owner it would have been really great if there was a salon owners guide to wealth. Simply put, we know how to bring money into the business, but we never learned how to