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Is Everybody on Your Staff on the Same Team?

"The key to successful leadership today is influence, not authority." - Ken BlanchardOne of the many challenges facing salon owners who are trying to grow a successful and profitable business will depend on the salon owner's ability to create a team culture.When a staff member refuses to share your vision, your goals and be part of your team, you can expect this negative attitude will spread to other members of your team.Hairdressers who develop negative attitudes, complains about everyone and everything , are usually the [Click here to read full article...]

Jon2022-04-12T10:13:45-07:00May 15th, 2014|

My 2018 Wish List for Hairdressers

My 2018 Wish List for Hairdressers

" If we are to raise the standard of living for hairdressers,then we must raise our standard of educational excellence." - Jon Gonzales Last week I created a wish list for salon owners in an effort to help them become better business men and women. There ability to develop strong leadership skills and become astute business men and women,will benefit our hairdressers personally, professionally,and financially. I also want to help salon owners bridge the gap between management and staff,so we could better understand and communicate [Click here to read full article...]

Jon2021-09-30T11:59:03-07:00January 5th, 2014|

Salon Owners: Eight Incredible Days to Renew Your Passion!

Salon Owners: Eight Incredible Days to Renew Your Passion!

"Let us unite as salon owners and professionals;let us cherish the unity and pride that binds us together." You’re invited to be part of our new grass roots movement by attending our 8 Day Salon Owners Summit Conference sailing to the Caribbean February 1-8th. We will be visiting The Bahamas,Curacao,Netherlands Antilles and Aruba,Netherlands Antilles,sailing from Fort Lauderdale. Fun, relaxation, education, and networking with other salon owners who are committed to tackle and prevent the many obstacles and challenges affecting salons, our profession, and the [Click here to read full article...]

Jon2022-04-12T09:37:11-07:00June 2nd, 2013|

A Special Happy Mother’s Day

A Special Happy Mother’s Day

" Mothers hold their children's hands for a short while,but their heart's forever." - This week’s blog posting is dedicated to all Mother’s working in the beauty profession. Trying to earn a living,be a good mother or owning your own business is a gigantic challenge for all women ; especially single mother's who want a better life for yourself and your family. It is my wish that my blog from my new book I will be publishing soon, A Women’s Guide to Success and Happiness, [Click here to read full article...]

Jon2013-05-12T12:00:28-07:00May 12th, 2013|

Tips to Control Your Spending

Tips to Control Your Spending

"If you think nobody cares if you're alive, try missing two car payments."I know this is not a popular topic for hairdressers and salon owners, but it is a topic we all should pay more attention too, especially in today’s difficult and uncertain economy.Most hairdressers and salon owners have no pensions, health insurance or a benefits package like other professions, in fact far too many of our colleagues live on a financial tight rope.Staying out of debt is the first step towards saving for your [Click here to read full article...]

Jon2022-04-12T10:31:42-07:00January 20th, 2013|

Tips on Growing Your Business

Tips on Growing Your Business

"Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority,it is time to pause and reflect." - Mark Twain As many of you are aware, the costs of owning your own business will continue to escalate, especially after the new proposed tax increases take affect and the uncertain fiscal cliff that can drive this country into a recession. Another factor that is causing more strain on small business owners and the average American is the rising costs of living. In addition, I can assure you [Click here to read full article...]

Jon2012-12-02T12:53:42-08:00December 2nd, 2012|

Combating Rising Business Costs

Combating Rising Business Costs

" Cutting Expenses is the easiest way to give yourself a raise." -Jon Gonzales Beginning next year, the cost of owning your own business will escalate; rising taxes, fees, energy, and what many see as a slowing economy. As business costs rise, profits will be lower or nonexistent. This coupled with your personal living expenses, costs such as food, gas, etc. Despite all these challenges, well managed salons will be in great demand, provided you plan ahead. The easiest way to improve profits is [Click here to read full article...]

Jon2012-10-12T22:41:07-07:00October 12th, 2012|

Does Owning a Salon/Spa Sometimes Get You Down

Does Owning a Salon/Spa Sometimes Get You Down

"Adversity and perseverance can shape you. They can give you a value and self-esteem that is priceless." Scott Hamilton The daily pressures of owning your own business, balancing your personal life, and raising your standard of living can be daunting especially in today’s tough economy. Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed? Do you find it difficult to find and keep good help? Have you defined your purpose in life? Do you manage your business, instead of your business managing you? Are salon profits rising? Do [Click here to read full article...]

Jon2022-04-12T09:37:11-07:00October 6th, 2012|

Defining Terms of Employment

Defining Terms of Employment

"Many of your employment challenges could be avoided if you clearly define your expectations." - Jon Gonzales When you make your decision to add a new member to your team, make sure you clearly define your terms of employment. Make sure your new team member shares your vision, goals, and educational guidelines,before you make your final decision. Many of our challenges in hiring people are due to poor training and education of many hairdressers during their formative years. Most people that enter the beauty profession, [Click here to read full article...]

Jon2018-10-25T13:59:42-07:00September 30th, 2012|

Earning the Trust and Loyalty of Your Team

Earning the Trust and Loyalty of Your Team

"You get the best of others when you give the best of yourself. Treat each member of your team with respect and dignity." Jon GonzalesAs I travel the country, one of the questions I am always asked by owners is how can I earn the trust and loyalty of my team and improve staff performance and productivity.Developing a team that shares your values, goals, and team concept can be very challenging, especially when you are trying to grow your business and prevent turnover.The following [Click here to read full article...]

Jon2022-04-12T10:19:38-07:00September 15th, 2012|

Overcoming the Peaks and Valleys of Salon Ownership

Overcoming the Peaks and Valleys of Salon Ownership

" The keys to overcoming too many valleys is to learn from your mistakes and move on with determination." - Jon Gonzales Owning your own business can be very challenging in today’s tough economy. Salon owners must wear many hats, business man or woman, managing people, finding ways to gain more customers, motivating staff, combating rising business costs, new laws on minimum and overtime requirements,overcoming the many challenges of salon ownership, lack of time, all the while working 10-12 hours behind the chair [Click here to read full article...]

Jon2022-04-12T09:37:11-07:00August 19th, 2012|

Tips to Growing Your Business

Tips to Growing Your Business

" A trial and error approach to growing your business in a tough economy is just too costly." Jon Gonzales As we approach the end of summer, it is time to plan for the rest of the year and into next year. As we try to grow our business in the middle of a very volatile and uncertain economy, many salon owners will struggle to not only survive but also to improve profits. Despite these challenges, I believe salons that are well managed will flourish. [Click here to read full article...]

Jon2022-04-12T09:59:11-07:00August 12th, 2012|

Tips on Building Self Confidence

Tips on Building Self Confidence

" The key to your own success and happiness lies within." - Jon GonzalesThe key ingredient to your success and happiness will depend on self-confidence. Self-confidence is all about believing in you, by unleashing the power within. You and only you control your own destiny. Your biggest obstacle will probably be you.The following tips are designed to help you build self-confidence by overcoming negativity and low self-esteem. In today’s changing world you will be surrounded by negativity, it is critical that you overcome the [Click here to read full article...]

Jon2022-04-12T09:51:27-07:00August 5th, 2012|

Six Tips on What it Takes to Succeed

Six Tips on What it Takes to Succeed

" A formal education will make you a living; self-education will make you a fortune." -Brian Tracey As I travel throughout the United States and Canada, presenting my business and personal growth classes, I am always asked the same questions, how can I reach higher levels of excellence in the beauty profession? Why do some hairdressers and salons always seem to succeed, while others just get by? How do I raise my standard of living? How can I overcome burnout? How do I build [Click here to read full article...]

Jon2022-04-12T09:45:48-07:00June 23rd, 2012|

Honesty and a Code of Ethics

Honesty and a Code of Ethics

" Integrity is the essence of everything successful. " Richard Fuller. code of ethics Many hairdressers and salon owners are working hard and experiencing many challenges in trying to provide a better life for themselves and their families. In order to make this a reality, we must join together as professionals and address a topic that is hurting our salons, our profession, and our livelihoods. It my hope that this article will help bridge the gap between salon owners and hairdressers, so we can [Click here to read full article...]

Jon2012-06-19T19:53:38-07:00June 19th, 2012|

Six Tips for Recruiting Young Hairdressers

Six Tips for Recruiting Young Hairdressers

"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 [Click here to read full article...]

Jon2012-06-09T21:31:25-07:00June 9th, 2012|

Mistakes Hairdessers Should Avoid

Mistakes Hairdessers Should Avoid

"It is a mistake to look too far ahead.Only one link of the chain of destiny can be handled one at a time."- Winston Churchill Many of us with experience were unprepared for a competitive job market. Many thought that graduating from beauty school would be all that we would need to build our careers. Much of the education today is outdated and and needs reform. Unfortunately there were other skills we failed to develop such as people and communication skills, excelling at customer service, [Click here to read full article...]

Jon2021-09-30T11:59:03-07:00June 3rd, 2012|

Time for Educational Reform

Time for Educational Reform

"Develop a passion for learning and self improvement. if you do,you will never cease to grow." As I travel throughout the United States and Canada conducting my presentations at major hair shows and conducting my business seminars for salon owners, I am always asked the same questions. How can I prevent and overcome staff turnover? How can I compete with booth rental salons? Why can't we as salon owners not have an equal playing field? How can I find committed hairdressers? Why do many [Click here to read full article...]

Jon2022-04-12T09:37:11-07:00May 27th, 2012|

Today’s Tough Economy: Crisis…. Or Opportunity?

Today’s Tough Economy: Crisis…. Or Opportunity?

I’m hearing more and more concerns being voiced about the many challenges facing hairdressers and salon owners today. Many of these challenges affecting our profession have actually been with us for many years. Lack of an apprenticeship program, booth rental issues, high staff turnover, price and commission wars, lack of business management skills on the part of salon owner, staff pirating… and the list goes on and on, are just just some of the challenges we face everyday. Without a doubt, compounding these challenges even [Click here to read full article...]

Jon2012-05-15T00:27:33-07:00May 15th, 2012|

Tips for Developing Your Salon Coordinator

Tips for Developing Your Salon Coordinator

" The easiest way to find more time is to organize and delegate." Have you ever felt overwhelmed as a salon owner due to time restraints? There always seems to be little time to meet the challenges of salon ownership. How do I monitor customer feedback? How do I find time to monitor staff performance? How do I find time to balance my personal life and business? How to I find time to promote and market my salon? How do I find time to [Click here to read full article...]

Jon2022-04-12T09:35:51-07:00April 27th, 2012|

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