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

Want MORE to help you GROW?

📚 Check out our Bestselling GROW Books

https://growmysalonbusiness.com/books/

🆘 Management overwhelm!? Download our free checklist! This checklist will help you get clarity on where you're at https://growmysalonbusiness.com/management-checklist/

🙏 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.

👉 Here's what you do:

- On your phone, Click here

- Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews'

- Tap on the empty purple stars and rate 5 stars

- Click on ‘Write a Review’ I love to hear what’s been helpful and what you love about the podcast! Thank you for your support! 🙏

Until next time!
Antony

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

FOLLOW US!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growmysalonbusiness/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/growmysalonbusiness

Website: https://growmysalonbusiness.com/

FOLLOW DYLAN BRADSHAW!

Salon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dylanbradshawdublin/

Dylan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dylanbradshawdb/

Website: https://www.dylanbradshaw.com/

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!

They do matter in the rankings of the show and help other people find my podcast. I also love to hear what’s been helpful and what you love about the podcast!

Just click here to review, scroll to the bottom, tap “Ratings and Reviews” tap to rate with 5 stars and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favourite part of the podcast is. Thank you for your support!

And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show to get automatic updates.

Until next time!

Antony

Links and Resources mentioned:

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

Grow My Salon Business

Super Stylist Online Course | Website | Facebook | Instagram

🙏 Our thoughts and prayers go out to Mikey Denton and his family.

To reach out on Instagram @MikeyDenton and @Kendelle_p

A GoFundMe campaign to help with funeral expenses and bereavement counselling has been set up to help support the family.
You can Donate Here

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.

I also love to hear what’s been helpful and what you love about the podcast! Just click here to review, scroll to the bottom, tap “Ratings and Reviews” tap to rate with 5 stars and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favourite part of the podcast is. Thank you for your support!

Until next time!

Antony

Links and Resources:

Grow My Salon Business

Website | Facebook | Instagram

Ruth Roche

Instagram | YouTube | Facebook

The Golden Goat Podcast

We all have a money story. An event or series of events in our young lives that shape how we see money, how we value money and how either we learn to master money, or it masters you.

Inevitably your ‘money story’ will largely be influenced by your parents and your exposure to their habits and thoughts around money.

But as a business owner the money story you have from your upbringing and the thoughts and habits you have developed may not serve you well in business.

In business, you need to learn to master money, or it will master you.

That doesn’t mean that you have to become an accountant or bookkeeper.

But it does mean that you need to learn to manage the money that flows through your business so that you can build a profitable business and create the lifestyle that you want for yourself and your family.

In today's episode we discuss:

● Why not everyone should be self-employed.

● What your accountant’s job is.

● Why financial management is your responsibility.

For full show notes, links and resources mentioned visit: https://growmysalonbusiness.com/podcast/258

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. I also love to hear what’s been helpful and what you love about the podcast!

Just click here to review, scroll to the bottom, tap “Ratings and Reviews” tap to rate with 5 stars and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favourite part of the podcast is. Thank you for your support!

And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show to get automatic updates.

Got a question you want answered on the podcast? DM me your question over on Instagram or just come on over to connect at: https://www.instagram.com/growmysalonbusiness/

Over the last 20 years, there has been a significant shift in the way the hairdressing industry works.

Driven by changes in technology combined with social media and generational changes with today’s hairdressers wanting more flexibility, more freedom and more control over when where and how they work has meant that new business models have emerged.

Particularly in the United States the salon suite or salon studio has radically changed how the industry operates, and there’s no going back.

As a result the traditional commission based or ‘employee employer’ based business model has been dramatically impacted and is continuing to evolve in order to meet the demands of a changing workforce.

My guest on today's podcast is returning guest Eric Taylor, founder of the incredibly successful Salon Republic, which, in my opinion, has the best Salon Suite or Salon Studio business model in the industry.

In today’s podcast, we talk about

● How the salon suite model continues to evolve and adapt

● What you need to do to succeed as an independent business of one

● The challenges that all suites and small businesses face today

In this Episode:

01:38 Introducing Eric Taylor and Salon Republic

03:41 The Impact of COVID-19 on Salon Republic

04:00 The growth and expansion of Salon Republic

06:11 Reflecting on the salon suite industry today

19:27 Discussing the challenges and opportunities in the salon suite industry

24:29 Building a strong client base

26:03 The challenges faced by Independent Beauty Professionals

27:24 Common mistakes of new suite owners

30:04 Inflation and pricing strategies

43:00 Discussing the success rates in the Salon Industry

44:44 Conclusion and where you can connect with Eric

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.

I also love to hear what’s been helpful and what you love about the podcast! Just click here to review, scroll to the bottom, tap “Ratings and Reviews” tap to rate with 5 stars and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favourite part of the podcast is. Thank you for your support!

Until next time!

Antony

Links and Resources:

Grow My Salon Business

Website | Facebook | Instagram

Eric Taylor

Instagram

Salon Republic

Website | Instagram

These days, we talk a lot about mental health and self-care and rightly so.

The most simple aim in life is to be happy. And if we can leave everyone we come into contact with a little happier for the experience, then surely that's a day well spent.

My guest on today's podcast is Oscar Bond, not only is he one of the happiest people I know, but he's also a great hairdresser, a very accomplished educator, a great entertainer, and he has a stutter, and the most refreshing thing is he couldn't care less about it.

Like most of us, Oscar admits to having all the daily challenges that we all face, and amongst the good times he has had some tough times in business.

But through it all, he's always smiling and makes those around him lighten up and laugh.

In today's podcast, we will discuss:

● Happiness

● Stuttering …and…

● Overcoming the challenges that life throws at you

And lots more!

In this Episode:

00:51 Meet Oscar Bond: The king of happiness
01:25 The secret to happiness
07:11 Dealing with stuttering
18:17 Oscar's journey: From Sassoon's UK to the USA
20:56 Facing Adversity: The school fire and bankruptcy
24:18 Appreciating life and work
25:06 Facing bankruptcy and recovery
26:18 The importance of having supportive people in your life.
30:09 Challenges in the Salon Industry today
32:23 The shift towards independent salons
36:01 Leadership and excellence in salons
37:51 The evolution of haircutting trends
43:50 Connect with Oscar on social media
45:29 Final thoughts and farewell

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.

I also love to hear what’s been helpful and what you love about the podcast! Just click here to review, scroll to the bottom, tap “Ratings and Reviews” tap to rate with 5 stars and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favourite part of the podcast is. Thank you for your support!

Until next time!

Antony

Links and Resources:

Grow My Salon Business

Website | Facebook | Instagram

Oscar Bond

Instagram

Podcasts mentioned on this episode

Episode 136 with David Wagner

Episode 141 with Van Council

Episode 244 with Eric Fisher

Should you mix salon ownership with coaching, teaching, podcasting, session work, course creating, etc?

These are all things that I have done or are currently doing… And they all provide reward, both in terms of personal fulfillment and the potential for financial gain.

And they are right for some people, and definitely not right for others.

In this week’s episode we look at the numerous opportunities that salon owners might consider pursuing and ask the question: are they a distraction or a benefit to building a salon business?

In this Episode:

01:57 Exploring the side hustle of coaching and education etc for a second stream of income

03:51 Antony’s career journey and how that led to growmysalonbusiness.com

05:14 Balancing salon ownership and side hustles

06:35 The realities of being a traveling educator

13:30 The challenges of coaching and education in the hair and beauty industry

15:00 The glamour and hard work of salon ownership

20:41 Final thoughts and resources

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.

I also love to hear what’s been helpful and what you love about the podcast! Just click here to review, scroll to the bottom, tap “Ratings and Reviews” tap to rate with 5 stars and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favourite part of the podcast is. Thank you for your support!

Until next time!

Antony

Links and Resources:

Grow My Salon Business

Website | Facebook | Instagram

Money Course

Today's episode is Part 2 which follows on from last week’s episode with Tracey Woodward.

In today’s episode we delve into Tracey's career journey, starting from her transition into the hairdressing industry, her impactful time at Aveda and Urban Retreat, and the various roles she undertook.

Tracey opens up about overcoming personal challenges, imposter syndrome, and the transformative journey of taking control of her health.

The discussion touches on the importance of community, spirituality and resilience.

In today’s show amongst other things we discuss…

● The importance of authenticity and determination in personal and professional growth.

● Taking control of your health

● Giving back

And lots more

For full show notes, links and resources mentioned visit: https://growmysalonbusiness.com/podcast/254

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.

I also love to hear what’s been helpful and what you love about the podcast! Just click here to review, scroll to the bottom, tap “Ratings and Reviews” tap to rate with 5 stars and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favourite part of the podcast is. Thank you for your support!

Until next time!

Antony