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Keys to Improving Staff Performance and Productivity

"I do not believe hairdressers perform poorly on purpose;they just have not been properly educated."  Jon Gonzales Assuming that you have taken the time to hire the right people who share your vision, goals, and educational concepts; your next step to improving your salon's greatest asset will be in educating and leading your staff to higher levels of performance and productivity. This will require strong leadership skills on your part as leader,mentor, and coach of your team. Your challenge is to  earn the trust and [Click here to read full article...]

2015-12-12T20:27:01-08:00December 13th, 2015|
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Happy Thanksgiving –Let Us Give Thanks

"If the only prayer you said in your whole life was "thank you," that would suffice." Meister Eckhart Thanksgiving is always an appropriate time to give thanks for all our blessings. In our hectic schedule; trying  to find time for our business, struggle with a difficult and volatile economy, and trying to find  quality time with our families, we sometime take for granted  the many gifts and opportunities that are available to us. Personally I want to thank all my colleagues for the trust and [Click here to read full article...]

2014-11-26T17:28:16-08:00November 26th, 2014|
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The Greedy Salon Owner? Why Can’t We All Get Along?

  "You may not think you have the perfect boss at times, then again you may not be the perfect employee at times."   There seems to be a growing contempt and jealousy towards pharmaceuticals, oil companies, financial institutions, wall street, rich people, or anybody who is successful. Surprisingly salon owners are also victims of this contempt I was recently reading some chat room comments where hairdressers were commenting on their salons and owners I was alarmed by the degree of animosity, misunderstandings, and negative [Click here to read full article...]

2014-06-26T20:29:17-07:00July 1st, 2014|
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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...]

2022-04-12T10:13:45-07:00May 15th, 2014|
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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...]

2021-09-30T11:59:03-07:00January 5th, 2014|
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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...]

2022-04-12T09:37:11-07:00June 2nd, 2013|
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Tribute to a Fellow Salon Owner/Hairdresser— who was also my Brother

"To a loving brother, confidant, and my very best friend, you will be missed"   I first want to thank everyone who offered their prayers and their support for me and my brother who passed away April 9, battling cancer. I do hope that you forgive me for posting this post. I know many of you have lost loved ones or are currently helping your loved one through their difficult times. We sometimes forget what is really important in life as we sometimes  are overwhelmed [Click here to read full article...]

2013-05-19T12:00:11-07:00May 19th, 2013|
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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...]

2013-05-12T12:00:28-07:00May 12th, 2013|
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Keys to Success and Happiness for Hairdressers

"Success is not the key to success. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful." Albert Schweitzer Many hairdressers are trying to raise their standard of living for themselves and their families in a very difficult economic environment. The question is how do you meet these challenges while at the same time balance your personal and professional lives? Most of us are victims of a profession that has exploited us . The following tips will [Click here to read full article...]

2022-04-12T08:12:20-07:00April 7th, 2013|
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Combating Poor Work Habits

"The chains of habit are usually too small to be felt until they are too strong to be broken."Many of us are creatures of habit, some of us are able to form good work habits, while others develop poor work habits. This is a challenge many salon owners face everyday. It is much easier to prevent bad habits than to break them, especially when you are trying to instill a team culture in your salon. Tardiness, absenteeism, negativity, keeping customers waiting, poor customer service, salon [Click here to read full article...]

2022-04-12T11:27:57-07:00January 27th, 2013|
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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...]

2022-04-12T10:31:42-07:00January 20th, 2013|
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Combating Rising Business Costs

 "The easiest way to improve profits is to cut wasteful overhead expenses." Jon Gonzales As we exit from the holidays and begin a new year, the cost of owning your own business will escalate; rising taxes, fees, and operating business costs, and what many see as a slowing economy will bring many challenges to business growth and profitability. As business costs rise, profits are lower or nonexistent. This coupled with your personal living expenses, costs such as food, gas, etc. will require you to start [Click here to read full article...]

2013-01-13T10:00:28-08:00January 13th, 2013|
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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...]

2022-04-12T09:37:11-07:00August 19th, 2012|
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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...]

2022-04-12T09:59:11-07:00August 12th, 2012|
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Tips on Improving Staff Performance and Productivity

  'The salon owner who is able to create conditions that foster loyalty will be presented with countless opportunities."   As I travel the country I am always asked how I can improve staff performance and productivity. Establishing strong work habits and positive attitudes within your salon is a major challenge to salon owners. Many of these attitudes were probably formed by other salons or at many of our beauty schools. Most salons fail from within. A house divided will make it difficult to promote [Click here to read full article...]

2021-09-30T11:59:03-07:00July 13th, 2012|
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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...]

2022-04-12T09:45:48-07:00June 23rd, 2012|
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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...]

2021-09-30T11:59:03-07:00June 3rd, 2012|
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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...]

2022-04-12T09:37:11-07:00May 27th, 2012|
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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...]

2022-04-12T09:35:51-07:00April 27th, 2012|
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Education Tips for Hairdressers

         " Some of the best lessons we learn,will be learned from our mistakes and failures." Building a successful hairdressing career will require patience, perseverance, ongoing education and a fierce determination to succeed. With over 40 years’ experience I certainly understand the many challenges of building a successful hairdressing career; I also know the rewards of success. The following educational tips will help you overcome the many peaks and valleys to your growth and development, as you climb the ladder of success. [Click here to read full article...]

2021-09-30T11:59:03-07:00April 14th, 2012|
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