Six Tips for Recruiting Young Hairdressers
Written by Jon on November 5, 2011 – 11:11 pm“Talent is that unique power that resides within. Your challenge is to help them unleash the power within.” The following recruitment tips are geared to help you attract young talent, so you’ll have more applicants to choose from when adding a new member to your team. When I say recruitment, I do not mean recruiting or soliciting a hairdresser from another salon. Getting ahead at the expense of others is wrong and a tremendous mistake many owners fall into. As I travel throughout the United States and Canada conducting my business seminars, the number one question I am asked over Continue reading…
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Seven Tips on Communicating With Your Team
Written by Jon on October 29, 2011 – 10:32 pm” A better dialogue between staff and management will combat staff turnover and misunderstandings.” Jon Gonzales Earning the trust and loyalty of hairdressers is a constant challenge for salon owners. Why do some hairdressers perform so poorly? Why do some hairdressers allow themselves to be drawn into salon gossip and pettiness? Why do some hairdressers constantly change jobs? Why do some hairdressers always blame the boss for not being busy? Why do some hairdressers refuse to be part of your team? The list goes on and on. Who’s really to blame? Is it the owner? Hairdresser? Our beauty schools? I Continue reading…
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Money Tips for Women in the Beauty Industry
Written by Jon on September 30, 2011 – 10:51 pm“They got married,they got divorced,and half their money goes out the window.” Suze Orman Although many of these tips are geared towards women’s financial retirement needs, they also apply for men as well. As hairdressers and salon owners we invest most of our time developing our artistic skills, we seldom think of planning for our financial future. In today’s tough economy, the cost of living will continue to escalate as evidenced by the rising cost of living as an example. It’s really not how much you earn that will determine your financial future; it’s what you do with your money Continue reading…
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Honesty and a Code of Ethics
Written by Jon on September 24, 2011 – 11:02 pm” There is no substitute for basic honesty and integrity in one’s life.” Many hairdressers and salon owners are experiencing many challenges in trying to provide a better life for themselves and their families. In order to raise our standard of living and make this a reality, we must join together as professionals and address a topic that is hurting our salons, our profession, and our livelihoods. The purpose of this message is to combat turnover and help bridge the gap between salon owners and hairdressers, so we can provide a better dialogue and better understanding between staff and management. Continue reading…
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A Hairdresser’s Guide to Making Money
Written by Jon on August 6, 2011 – 10:57 pm” Money is better then poverty,if only for financial reasons.” – Woody Allen It is a proven fact that the income and standard of living of hairdresser’s is not keeping pace with other professions. Most hairdresser’s have no pensions, medical insurance, paid vacations and other perks compared to other professions. Far too many of our colleagues work pay check to pay check and just get by. As I view many of the chat rooms, there is hardly a mention about achieving financial independence and financial planning. Most of the conversations are about products and irrelevant topics that will not help Continue reading…
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Happy Mother’s Day
Written by Jon on May 7, 2011 – 12:00 am“To the world you might be one person,but to one person you might be the world.” –Anonymous This message is dedicated to all mothers who work in the beauty profession. As a hairdresser, educator and salon owner, I certainly understand the sacrifices you make daily in trying to earn a better living for yourself and your families. Trying to be a wife, a mother, or a single mother working to help yourself and family is inspiring to me. As a salon owner and hairdresser, trying to please your loved ones and own a business is extremely difficult. As a father Continue reading…
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Overcoming Burnout — Regain Your Passion
Written by Jon on April 3, 2011 – 1:33 pm” Burnout is nature’s way of telling you to take a break.” Building and growing a hairdressing career or owning a salon/spa business can be daunting. Balancing your personal, professional and financial development is a challenging journey that can cause a series of peaks and balances that will from time to time cause burnout. In trying to seek a better life for ourselves and our families, we sometimes will run into road blocks that can cause burn out. Some people handle this temporary challenge better than others. It is my wish that the following guidelines will help you renew your Continue reading…
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9 Common Hairdresser Mistakes to Avoid
Written by Jon on June 28, 2010 – 1:40 pmThis blog post is meant to serve as a reminder of common hairdresser mistakes that we have probably all made at one time or another while working in a salon. “An error doesn’t become a mistake until you refuse to correct it.” – Orlando Battista By avoiding the simple mistakes listed below, you can improve your earning potential and successfully grow your business. Crossing Off On Your Appointment Book — Far too many hairdressers cross off time on their appointment books or show an inconsistent work schedule that limits their availability for customers. Create a work schedule and stay in Continue reading…
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Combating Staff Turnover
Written by Jon on February 8, 2010 – 8:41 amBefore you can combat staff turnover,you need to understand why people change jobs . Turnover will always be a threat to your salon’s continued growth and bottom line. By determining the causes of staff turnover, you can start taking preventative measures to combat this obstacle. These are some of the causes of staff turnover: Unrealistic career and earning expectations Sadly many hairdressers change jobs too frequently , especially young hairdressers just starting their careers due to unrealistic career earning and job expectations. Far too many want to run before they walk. Please read my article Beware the Grass is Greener Continue reading…
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