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A New Era In Education

A New Era In Education

"The happiness of your life depends on the quality of your thoughts" Most of our salons are closed due to the Corona Virus. Many of you are worried about how to survive in business while many of our hairdressers are concerned with their livelihoods. My message to you is this virus will end, I hope soon. This is the time to reflect on the past and plan for the future. Our profession will never be the same. Our education and business practices will require new [Click here to read full article...]

Jon2021-03-09T14:57:24-08:00April 26th, 2020|

Don’t Worry or Panic

Don’t Worry or Panic

“I have learned that worry doesn’t do any good, I know most of the things I worried about never happened.” Many of my fellow salon owners and hairdressers are rightly concerned with the Corona Virus and how it’s affecting our family, our health, our business, our standard of living and our well being. In my 43 years as a salon owner/hairdresser and and ten years as a business consultant, I had many ups and downs; but I have always stayed positive and moved forward despite [Click here to read full article...]

Jon2020-03-22T10:03:31-07:00March 22nd, 2020|

Business Management Seminar

Business Management Seminar

A Special Invitation from Jon Gonzales Monday - Tuesday August 24-25 I will be presenting my 2 day tough love presentation on How to Build and Grow a Successful Business, in Las Vegas, Nevada. As salon owners I know you want information, resources, and solutions to the many challenges of owning a successful and profitable business. I also think that you will agree that our profession has not adapted to the many challenges and obstacles of salon ownership. The following are just some of the [Click here to read full article...]

Jon2020-02-09T08:50:50-08:00February 9th, 2020|

New Year’s Roadmap for 2020

New Year’s Roadmap for 2020

A New Beginning for the Entrepreneur Salon Owner New Year's Roadmap for 2020 I do hope that all of you enjoyed a Very Merry Xmas and Happy New Year. Now that the holidays are behind us, let us plan and prepare for a new and successful year for your salon and team. 2020 can be a great year, the economy is expected to continue to grow, just look at the growth of the stock market. Are you ready to take advantage of your opportunities? Despite [Click here to read full article...]

Jon2020-01-12T08:43:38-08:00January 12th, 2020|

My Wish List for 2020

My Wish List for 2020

My Wish List for 2020 As we enter a new year, it is my wish that we as professionals take back our profession and our salons and a higher standard of living for salon owners, hairdressers, and beauty professionals. Unfortunately as a profession, we have not adapted to the many challenges and changes we face in the beauty profession. Many of our salons are failing, many more are struggling unnecessarily. Sadly many of our hairdressers are struggling to make a decent living. Until we [Click here to read full article...]

hcds4you342022-04-12T08:40:36-07:00January 5th, 2020|

Good is Not Enough Anymore.

Good is Not Enough Anymore.

Good is not enough Anymore It’s no secret that salon owners and hairdressers are facing many challenges in trying to build a successful business by improving salon profits, and raise their standard of living for themselves and staff. It is time for educational reform focusing on the educational needs of hairdressers and salon owners who represent the heart and soul of the beauty profession. With rising business costs, increasing competition by well managed upscale salons, new labor laws ,and a changing market place; only [Click here to read full article...]

Jon2018-10-14T10:32:46-07:00October 14th, 2018|

Building Your Championship Team

Building Your Championship Team

"Time spent building your championship team will be time well spent." Jon Gonzales Why is it so difficult to find hairdressers who truly have a passion about maximizing their full learning and earning potential ? Finding and keeping your diamond in the rough will be your key challenge in building your championship team and your business. There are many reasons why it is so difficult to find quality people who are serious about education and building a career in the beauty profession . [Click here to read full article...]

Jon2018-09-17T10:12:12-07:00September 16th, 2018|

Salon Owners 7 Day Conference Cruise to the Caribbean

Salon Owners 7 Day Conference Cruise to the Caribbean

Salon Owners Summit Conference Cruise for Salon Owners For too long, salon owners have been combating the many challenges and obstacles of salon ownership in isolation. Your not alone anymore; you are invited to join our new grass roots movement for salon owners on our 7 day Salon Owners Summit Conference Cruise to the Eastern Caribbean . March 4-10,2019. As salon owners we share a common ground in trying to build and grow our businesses. Many of our associations that are well intended are not [Click here to read full article...]

Jon2022-04-12T08:37:38-07:00July 16th, 2017|

Developing an Effective Customer Communication Strategy

Developing an Effective Customer Communication Strategy

"If you are unable to get your message across about the benefits of your services and products,your marketing efforts won't work." Salon owners that know how to develop effective communication strategies with their current customers and know how to connect with future customers for maximum effect will instantly improve their bottom line by keeping their clients informed. Salons that not only connect with their customers but also strive to cement long time relationships that are long lasting and beneficial to both will clearly stand [Click here to read full article...]

Jon2017-11-07T17:42:23-08:00November 6th, 2016|

When a Good Worker Goes Bad

When a Good Worker Goes Bad

"I personally do not believe some hairdressers perform poorly on purpose; they just did not receive proper guidance and education." - Jon Gonzales "He seemed like the right choice when I hired him. Now he refuses to be part of my team or follow our salon’s employee handbook and contribute to my salon's team culture. He is always the ring leader in negativity, salon gossip, and pettiness." Do you fire him? The answer may surprise you. You probably have faced this challenge at one time [Click here to read full article...]

Jon2017-01-26T09:44:46-08:00September 18th, 2016|

Employee Training

Employee Training

"A team that learns together grows together." Jon Gonzales In the absence of an apprenticeship or intern program, salon owners will have to develop their own educational program of employee training. The foundation to building a successful team employee training and development begins with you, the owner. The first 6 months of employee training is a critical time in making sure your new staff member shares your vision, goals, and educational quality control systems. A 6 month probationary period will help you measure their performance. [Click here to read full article...]

Jon2016-08-28T13:45:29-07:00August 28th, 2016|

Compensation Guidelines

Compensation Guidelines

"It is not how much you earn that matters,it's what you do with what you earn." Jon Gonzales Compensation Guidelines As I travel throughout the United States and Canada meeting salon owners and managers, I am often asked about compensation. Suffice to say that if you are a salon owner, your view on this topic is probably opposite that of many hairdressers, and vice versa. Unfortunately there is a lot of misunderstanding about compensation, especially with hairdressers. This article will attempt to help guide [Click here to read full article...]

Jon2022-04-12T11:33:18-07:00August 21st, 2016|

Excelling at Customer Service

Excelling at Customer Service

"High end and well managed salons place a high priority on customer service." Jon Gonzales Your Competitive Edge Top salons set a high priority on excelling at customer service. Salon owners and hairdressers know that excelling at customer service gives them a competitive edge. Think about your own experiences when you patronize a business. Have you ever ever experienced poor customer service experiences at a clothing store, bank, grocery store, or restaurant? If so, you probably decided not to patronize that business again based on [Click here to read full article...]

Jon2016-06-19T11:37:32-07:00June 19th, 2016|

Tips on Growing Your Business

Tips on Growing Your Business

" Progress begins with getting a clear understanding of your obstacles." Jon Gonzales As many of you are aware, the beauty industry has changed dramatically these last few years,salon owners are facing many challenges; the costs of owning your own business will continue to escalate; new wage and overtime regulations,many of our beauty schools are being either shut down or being targeted by the department of education and the department of labor. Proposed government and state tax increases, government targeting the beauty industry for audits,and [Click here to read full article...]

Jon2019-05-30T08:46:57-07:00April 3rd, 2016|

Five Tips for Hiring the Right People

Five Tips for Hiring the Right People

"Team building is a critical management skill ." Jon Gonzales One of the biggest challenges salon owners face when making a hiring decision will depend on making the right decision when selecting a new member to your team. A hit and miss approach to hiring people is just unacceptable, especially in today's volatile business climate. When you make your final decision, adding a new member to your team, make sure they share your vision, goals and quality control standards and will they be compatible with [Click here to read full article...]

Jon2016-11-03T10:09:32-07:00February 21st, 2016|

Developing Your Own Apprenticeship Program

Developing Your Own Apprenticeship Program I think as salon owners you will all agree that there is a tremendous need to develop cost effective apprenticeship program for on job training when adding a new member to your team,especially newcomers right out of beauty school. All other professions have an apprenticeship programs except the beauty profession. Nine or ten months of beauty school is just not enough time to teach other job market skills that are needed to compete in a very competitive job market,especially if [Click here to read full article...]

Jon2016-04-22T13:25:53-07:00February 7th, 2016|

How am I Performing as Your Boss?

"Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echos are truly endless" -Mother Teresa As I travel throughout the United States and Canada, meeting thousands of hairdressers and salon owners, there seems to be a wide gap between hairdressers and salon owners understanding and communicating with each others business and educational needs. Some of these complaints are justified, while others are not. The questions I’m always asked by salon owners are always the same, how do I combat salon gossip, negativity and [Click here to read full article...]

Jon2016-04-22T13:33:25-07:00January 10th, 2016|

New Year Resolutions for Salon Owners — A New Beginning!

New Year Resolutions for Salon Owners — A New Beginning!

New Year Resolutions for 2017 --- A New Beginning! I do hope that all of you enjoyed a Very Merry Xmas and Happy New Year. Now that the holiday season is behind us, let us plan and prepare for a new and successful year for your salon and team. 2017 is expected to be a difficult and challenging year for both hairdressers and salon owners, due to an uncertain economy and rising business costs. There will be a lot of doom and gloom, especially during [Click here to read full article...]

Jon2016-11-28T10:24:09-08:00January 4th, 2016|

Employee Retention Guidelines

Employee Retention Guidelines

" As leader of your team,you must earn the trust and loyalty of your team." Jon Gonzales Staff turnover will always be a challenge for salon owners, especially with the growing trend towards franchise suites and booth rental. Sometimes one of your peak performers may want to enter another field,or is simply moving from the community. Developing a staff retention program will help you combat this growing challenge. The following tips will help you formulate your own plan of action in taking preventative steps in [Click here to read full article...]

Jon2015-04-15T18:44:44-07:00April 20th, 2015|

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