Getting to the top of this industry isn’t easy. Staying there is even harder.

Dublin-based, multi-award-winning hairdresser and salon owner Dylan Bradshaw has just been awarded Salon of the Year for the UK and Ireland.

Dylan and his wife and business partner Charlotte have recently completed a total refit of what was already a great salon.

They’ve taken it to the next level and are pushing the boundaries by redefining what they see as the salon of the future.

If you're a salon owner looking for inspiration and practical advice on growing and innovating your business, this episode is a must-listen.

In today’s podcast, we will discuss:

• The importance of building a brand identity
• Why brands need to continually evolve if they are to remain relevant
• What it means to diversify the traditional salon offering…

And lots more!

IN THIS EPISODE:

00:41 Meet Dylan Bradshaw: Award-winning Dublin based hairdresser

02:06 The evolution of salon awards and the impact of AI on Hairdressing awards

06:23 The journey of Dylan's salon transformation

28:16 Dylan's creative vision and business partnership

28:50 Discussing the design philosophy, sustainability and repurposing salon materials.

34:56 Bringing homewares into the mix and having an online presence

40:54 Financial management and planning for a refit

46:14 Team culture and discussing different business models

54:14 Lessons learned and final thoughts

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RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Professor Anita Elberse’s Harvard case study, on which she and Sir Alex expanded in a packed classroom at London Business School, featured in a BBC1 documentary, titled Sir Alex Ferguson: Secrets of Success.

Harvard’s Ferguson Formula has eight lessons for leaders, including foundation-building, standard-setting, team renewal, readiness to win, control retention, media management, observation and continuous adaptation.

Sir Alex Ferguson Secrets of Success Documentary - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbtZjIEs5r0

Ferguson’s Formula - Harvard Business Review https://hbr.org/2013/10/fergusons-formula

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Every four years, the Olympics and the Paralympics come along.

And even if you’re not someone who is usually that fussed by athletics, swimming, gymnastics, etc., you just can’t help but be exposed to it, whether it’s on Social media, the news or on TV, it’s everywhere!

And if you’re like most people, you can’t help but be impressed with what those incredible athletes are capable of.

But what we see is the ‘end results’ after years of commitment and dedication.

So what's that got to do with hairdressing? On the surface, it has nothing to do with hairdressing.

But I can’t help thinking about the parallels that there are about ‘being the best’ at whatever it is that you do.

In today’s episode, I talk about how being good at anything in life requires you to make finer distinctions about whatever it is that you want to master.

It requires training, it requires huge levels of commitment and determination, and it requires sacrifice in other areas of your life in order to achieve the goal whatever it is.

In this Episode:

00:00 Introduction and explanation for last week's missing episode

01:35 A moment of reflection

02:46 The path to success: lessons from the Olympics

04:54 Parallels between sport and hairdressing

08:45 The importance of making distinctions

12:08 Introducing the Super Stylist Course

Thanks so much for joining me this week. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated!

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Antony

Links and Resources mentioned:

Watch: “We’re the Super Humans” Rio Paralympics 2016 trailer.

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When you’ve been in this industry a long time, you not only see trends and businesses come and go, but you also see people come and go.

But, longevity as a hairdresser and remaining relevant throughout your career is not only a skill in itself, but if you can remain passionate and keep evolving with the times, the result is that you build up a range of skills that leave you with a fantastic legacy to pass on to the generations that follow.

My guest today is one such person; Ruth Roche has had many roles in the industry, and over a 40 year career, she has done all of them well and continues to inspire hairdressers at every stage of their career.

In today’s episode, we discuss:

● Using humour to break down barriers and create engagement as an educator

● The value in working across different areas in the industry

● Defining beauty and suitability

And lots more!

In this Episode:

01:11 Introducing Ruth Roche: A diverse and passionate career in Hairdressing

02:34 The role of humour in hairdressing

06:21 Mastering communication skills as a hairdresser and presenter

09:52 Discussing Ruth’s diverse career paths in hairdressing

17:31 Defining beauty and suitability

25:23 Reflecting on 40 years in hairdressing

25:49 Opening a salon: The challenges and triumphs

29:09 Transitioning to business ownership

36:50 The Importance of versatility in hairdressing

37:24 Global perspectives on the hair industry

42:02 Embracing short haircuts and overcoming fears

45:17 Where to connect with Ruth Roche

Thanks so much for joining me this week. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated!

They do matter in the rankings of the show and help other people find my podcast.

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Until next time!

Antony

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Ruth Roche

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