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Grow My Salon Business Podcast

Antony Whitaker

I know that being in business isn’t always easy. Along with the many highs and ‘a ha’ moments it can sometimes be soul destroying, frustrating and a very lonely place to be. Being a business owner is one of life’s greatest educations and it gives you two clear choices, either you continually learn, adapt and grow, or you resist change, stagnate and perish. We live in ever changing and sometimes challenging times, so being informed and constantly inspired is more important than ever. Join Antony

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301 Why Salon Culture Starts with Personal...

Grow My Salon Business Podcast ·

2025/06/24

In this episode, I sit down with Australian salon owner Luke Reynolds to talk about one of the most powerful drivers of salon success, which he believes is investing in the personal development of your people.Luke shares how he's integrated monthly life coaching sessions, meditation practices, and even equine therapy into his team culture. It’s a fascinating conversation about building confidence, communication, and community in the workplace, and the profound effect this has on the

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300 The 10 Financial Principles Every Salon Owner...

Grow My Salon Business Podcast ·

2025/06/17

Welcome to episode 300! It’s a milestone I’m incredibly proud of, and I want to thank you for being part of the journey. Whether you’re listening while walking the dog, doing the school run, or lifting weights at the gym, I’m grateful to have you here.In this episode, I’m sharing the 10 timeless principles of salon money management. These aren’t fluffy ideas; they’re hard-won lessons from my own experience and from years of coaching salon owners around the world. If you want to go beyond

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46:48

299 How Unite's Runway Ready Course Gets Salon...

Grow My Salon Business Podcast ·

2025/06/10

In this episode, I’m joined by Narad Kutowaroo, Creative Director for Unite Haircare in the UK, to talk all things Fashion Week and specifically, the Runway Ready bootcamp that gives hairdressers the opportunity to work backstage.Narad shares how Runway Ready gives salon stylists real-world experience at London Fashion Week and beyond, and more importantly, how the skills learnt translate directly back into faster, better, and more confident salon work. We also discuss why styling is more

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298 Cash Flow Crisis? Here’s What to Do (And Not Do)

Grow My Salon Business Podcast ·

2025/06/03

In this episode, I’m sharing a real-life story from one of the salon owners in my online money course. She found herself heading into a cash flow crisis, not because she was doing something wrong, but because life happened. Staff resignations, injuries, and pre-booked leave collided to create a perfect storm of reduced income. The good news? She saw it coming. And that’s the power of planning.We walk through the strategies I shared with her, what to do, what to avoid, and most importantly,

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52:47

297 Mastering Google for Salons with Phil Evans

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2025/05/27

In this episode, I’m joined by Phil Evans, the founder of Salon Guru, who specialises in websites and digital marketing for salons. It's been five years since Phil was last on the podcast, and during that time, the digital landscape has evolved significantly, especially when it comes to how Google drives traffic to your salon.We dive deep into understanding Google Search, Google Profiles (formerly Google My Business), and how your salon website plays a vital role in converting online

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51:48

296 A Level Playing Field: The Fight for Fair...

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2025/05/20

I know that the bulk of our listeners are not in the UK, but the changes happening to the UK hairdressing industry have been getting a lot of attention on social media, and as a result, I’ve had a lot of questions from hairdressers elsewhere.So, in this week's episode, I talk with Toby Dicker, co-founder of the Salon Employers Association, to discuss the challenges facing the UK salon industry.Following the recent march on Parliament by hairdressers protesting the unfair tax system, Toby

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295 What is The Fastest Way to Grow Your Salon?

Grow My Salon Business Podcast ·

2025/05/13

You don't grow a business just by getting more clients. You grow by keeping the ones you’ve already got. But many salon owners are so focused on acquiring new clients that they completely miss that the real problem is poor client retention.In this episode, I share the numbers you need to be watching, the three simple shifts that make all the difference, and why the fastest path to growth is fixing what you’ve already got.If it feels like you’re working hard but never getting ahead, this

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43:09

294 Numbers Don’t Lie: How Data Can Make You a Better...

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2025/05/06

Some people love data! But let's be honest and say that for most hairdressers, studying the numbers in their business is not their favourite pastime. My Guest today is a returning Guest, Tom Bentley-Taylor, who, amongst other things, originally got the Salon Software brand Short Cuts established in the UK and is currently Managing Director at Vish in the UK. Tom is unashamedly a numbers guy. He loves data, but more importantly, he loves what data tells you about what's working and what

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55:49

293 Reinventing Success: Why salons need to...

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2025/04/29

Over the years, I’ve seen many salon businesses, and inevitably, some stand out more than others.Some of them stand out because of the decor, others for the culture, some for their size and some for their success as a business.My guest today is Meagan McCormack, President of Visible Changes salon group in Houston, Texas, which is without doubt an amazing business. Meagan offers incredible insights on leadership, creating a positive culture, and the importance of authentic connection in

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292 The 9 Traits of a Modern Salon Manager: What It...

Grow My Salon Business Podcast ·

2025/04/22

This week, I dive into what makes a truly effective salon manager in today's rapidly changing business landscape. I've titled it "The 9 Traits of a Modern Salon Manager", and I've consciously used the word 'Modern' because, like everything else in life and business, what worked yesterday may not work so well today.I explore the nine essential traits that modern salon leaders need to cultivate to build successful teams, create thriving businesses, and adapt to the evolving demands of our

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291 Why Do Some Stylists Earn So Much More Than Others?

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2025/04/15

One of the things that I constantly see in industry Facebook groups is how badly employees are paid, whether we’re talking about apprentices, assistants or stylists… And that isn’t country specific, it’s a general trend of people feeling they’re hard done by to the point of being exploited… But what I literally never see are comments about “How bad the productivity levels of the average hairdresser are.” And obviously that's part of the problem, because what you earn is always going to be a

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290 Could This be a New Haircutting Service? With...

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2025/04/08

It’s very rare that a new tool for cutting hair enters the professional market. And those that do usually tend to fade away. But occasionally something piques the imagination of both the creatives and the business side of the industry as being creatively different and commercially beneficial. My guest today is Frank Brormann, a German hairdresser, salon owner and inventor of Calligraphy Cut, a new tool and a new way of working with hair. In today’s podcast, we will discuss: What exactly

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289 Standing Behind the Chair is Where it All Comes...

Grow My Salon Business Podcast ·

2025/04/01

In this week’s episode, I share a recent conversation I had with a Chicago-based stylist who is one of those rare people who is continually looking for those 1% improvements that separate good stylists from exceptional ones.I talk about why it’s essential that salon owners invest in training their team beyond just technical skills.Despite all the time, energy, and financial commitment you make as the salon owner, the real success of your business comes together when the stylist is standing

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288 Building a Luxury Salon Experience with Kirby Lago

Grow My Salon Business Podcast ·

2025/03/25

In this episode, I sit down with Sydney-based salon owner and colourist Kirby Lago. I’ve had the pleasure of watching her grow her business from a small salon to a thriving luxury business five times the size. Kirby is a great example of combining the life of being a very active behind the chair hairdresser with being a true business visionary and being prepared to put in the hard work and personal sacrifices that go with it. In today’s podcast, we discuss:● How the modern salon of today

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287 How Do I Get More Clients?

Grow My Salon Business Podcast ·

2025/03/18

One of the most common questions I get asked is: How do I get more clients? But is that really the right question? In this episode, I break down why simply chasing new clients isn’t always the answer and what you should be focusing on instead.We’ll dive into the importance of retention, how to track where your new clients are coming from, and what both stylists and salon owners can do to build a steady, sustainable client base. Whether you’re an owner or a stylist, this episode is packed

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286 Is this the FUTURE of Hair Colour?

Grow My Salon Business Podcast ·

2025/03/11

Is the future of professional hair colour undergoing a massive reinvention?Today's guests are Leilani Macedo, a seasoned salon owner, and Charles Brown, a tech entrepreneur who is passionate about applying Artificial Intelligence to real-world problems. And together they cofounded CLICS to create a solution for the problems around the current model of professional hair colour. So if you’re interested in tech, entrepreneurship, the salon business and what could be the future of professional

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55:51

285 Salon Culture Done Right: Lessons in Leadership &...

Grow My Salon Business Podcast ·

2025/03/04

This is a reissue of one of our most popular episodes, where we revisit the keys to building an incredible salon culture with Meagan McCormack.Meagan is, amongst other titles, ‘Chief Operating Officer' of the Visible Changes salon group based in Houston, Texas.I promise that you are going to love this podcast. Visible Changes is an incredibly inspiring salon business that everyone can learn something from.On this episode, we cover the following key areas:1️⃣ The importance of recognition,

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27:08

284 Getting Newly Graduated Students or Apprentices...

Grow My Salon Business Podcast ·

2025/02/25

In today's episode, I address a common concern among salon owners: “How do you get newly graduated beauty school students or apprentices to be profitable as quickly as possible?” Getting young team members profitable quickly is the result of a combination of recruitment, training, and leadership. So begin by developing an internal comprehensive training program. Recruit for attitude. And train for skill. Follow that up by giving trainees hands on experience as soon as possible. Weed out

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283 Should the Salon Owner Earn a Wage AND Get a...

Grow My Salon Business Podcast ·

2025/02/18

In this episode of the Grow My Salon Business Podcast, I address a common question from salon owners about the distinction between business profit and the owner's wage.We’ll cover why salon owners should receive both a wage and a return on their investment. Drawing an analogy with other investments, I explain the importance of separating these two income streams and discuss various ways that salon profits should be allocated within the business. IN THIS EPISODE: [01:15] Listener

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282 How Much is YOUR SALON Really Worth? With Susan Wos

Grow My Salon Business Podcast ·

2025/02/11

**PLEASE NOTE: There was an issue with the audio on the episode published earlier today. This episode has the corrected audio.**Today's guest is Susan Wos, an American-based former hairdresser turned business broker who specialises in the salon industry and has now worked with clients in America, Canada, Dubai, UK and Australia… Susan brings valuable insights of the inner workings of the salon industry to the brokerage business. In today’s podcast, we discuss: - How much is your salon

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