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Facing Business Challenges with Confidence

Confidence can be hard to find. The daily pressures of owning a growing business, balancing your personal life, and raising your standard of living can be daunting especially in today’s business environment. Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed? Does your business manage you, rather than you managing your business? Are your salon profits increasing? Are your staff out of control? These are just some of the questions many salon owners face daily in trying to grow their business. Owners must wear many hats in trying to [Click here to read full article...]

Jon2018-04-01T09:53:12-07:00April 1st, 2018|

A Message from Jon Gonzales

Due to time restraints and my desire to add more educational content for my University of Higher Learning, as well as finishing up two new books for salon owners, and scheduling my 2 day business only seminar for salon owners in 2018; beginning Sunday, December 3rd, I will be suspending my weekly blog, which will resume on March 11th, 2018. As many of you know, I was able to retire financially independent and debt free. Along the way I had to find solutions to overcome [Click here to read full article...]

Jon2018-01-24T09:18:00-08:00December 3rd, 2017|

Winning Back Lost Customers

Winning Back Lost Customers

Winning back a lost customer will always be a challenge. As a salon owner, losing a valued customer can be frustrating and disheartening. The key to winning back a lost customer depends on your ability to find ways to turn a lost customer into loyal, long-time customers who will refer friends, relatives and business associates to your business. The consequences of losing customers can be devastating . You lose potential referrals, your salon's reputation, and potential loyal customers with each dissatisfied customer. Losing just one [Click here to read full article...]

Jon2018-06-26T10:24:47-07:00October 15th, 2017|

Hairdresser’s Guide to Success

Why is it that some hairdressers make it big while others just get by? How do they stand above the crowd and gain that all important competitive edge? What secret hairdresser's guide do they follow to see such sweeping success? The truth is there are no magic secrets to being a peak performer than just following a few guidelines. The good news is that you will probably win by default because few in our profession will not take the time to learn; far too many [Click here to read full article...]

Jon2018-04-05T15:50:21-07:00October 8th, 2017|

Your Road to Financial Independence

Your Road to Financial Independence

There are plenty of ways to get ahead financially. The first is so basic I'm almost embarrassed to say it: spend less than you earn -- Jon Gonzales The purpose of writing this blog on this topic is to call your attention to get you started on planning your financial security and financial future. I know most people in our profession will not think this post is interesting, and will ignore this post. In my opinion this information will prove invaluable over time. This is [Click here to read full article...]

Jon2018-08-28T00:29:36-07:00August 13th, 2017|

Salon Owners Must Speak Out!

Salon Owners Must Speak Out!

" There are no rules here,we as salon owners must speak out" - Jon Gonzales After 43 years in the trenches as a working hairdresser/salon owner and 10 years as an consultant and educator ,I feel I have earned the right to speak out and voice my concerns and opinions about the challenges facing hairdressers, salon owners and our profession as a whole. Although I am expressing my own views, I know many of my colleagues share these same views. Far too many salon owners [Click here to read full article...]

Jon2022-04-12T08:37:38-07:00July 30th, 2017|

How to Maximize Your Own Personal Growth and Development

How to Maximize Your Own Personal Growth and Development

"You and only you control your own destiny" Personal growth and development involves many factors such as clearly defining what will make you happy and your ability to unleash the power within to make your goals and dreams a reality. Are you maximizing your full learning and earning potential, have you clearly defined your goals and expectations or are you always looking for excuses to fail? Are you adapting to the many changes and challenges occurring within our profession? Far too many people depend [Click here to read full article...]

Jon2017-07-23T11:16:34-07:00July 23rd, 2017|

Finding Quality and Affordable Education

Finding Quality and Affordable Education

"Live as if you were to die tomorrow, learn as if you were to live forever." - Gandhi Finding quality and affordable education in the beauty profession is becoming increasingly difficult. In my opinion 90% of education in the beauty profession is focused on the needs of product companies seeking to brand their name or products. Yes retail is important, but more and more of these product companies urge us to sell their products to the consumer only to see these same products sold at [Click here to read full article...]

Jon2018-06-30T22:35:57-07:00June 11th, 2017|

Staff Retention

Staff Retention Identifying and Avoiding the Causes of Staff Turnover is a major challenge for employers. As many of you are aware,the beauty profession has dramatically changed these past few years. Building your team is becoming increasingly difficult. It's difficult enough finding quality workers much less avoiding staff turnover. Many of your top hairdressers are are being offered suite rentals, or the options of entering into booth rental. No salon can maintain continued growth and profitability with a constant merry go round of staff instability [Click here to read full article...]

Jon2018-10-03T07:22:31-07:00April 30th, 2017|

Hairdresser Mistakes You Must Avoid

In today's competitive business climate, hairdresser mistakes can undermine your growth and development. Making mistakes most often leads to losing customers, something our salons cannot afford in a very competitive job market. No one's perfect, nor does any one perform poorly on purpose. Sometimes, mistakes happen. Here’s a list of common hairdresser mistakes that are hampering your performance and productivity. Avoid these simple hairdresser mistakes to become more efficient and successful in your quest to build a high end clientele. Maintain Stability -- Far too [Click here to read full article...]

Jon2017-04-02T07:43:52-07:00April 2nd, 2017|

A Tough Message Love from Jon Gonzales

I can tell you what you want to hear and make you feel good, but motivation only last a couple of weeks,or i can give you tough love and tell you what you need to hear, and yes I will step on a few toes including my own. As professionals I know you want straight talk, not the glitter and hype within our profession. If we are to grow we need to have the courage to look on the dark side of our profession if [Click here to read full article...]

Jon2018-08-28T00:36:17-07:00March 12th, 2017|

Your Road Map to Financial Independence

Your Road Map to Financial Independence

"Two ways to get rich ---spend less than what you make and make more than what you spend." Jon Gonzales Your Road map to Financial Independence. I know this is a topic that most people in the beauty profession ignores;but in my opinion, this is topic that is critically important,a topic usually ignored in the beauty profession One of the pitfalls we face as hairdressers and salon owners is that, more often than not, our jobs do not provide us with pension plans, medical insurance, [Click here to read full article...]

Jon2016-06-24T01:16:58-07:00June 26th, 2016|

Booth Rental:Is It Right For You?

Booth Rental:Is It Right For You?

Booth Rental: Is It Right For You? I'm sure many people, especially those of you who are booth renters or salon owners who rent booths will not agree with article,but with over 49 years experiences as an salon owner, educator,business consultant, motivational speaker, seminar leader, and author , I feel I have earned the right to voice my opinion and speak out on this very controversial topic. If honesty and integrity is wrong, then I plead guilty. There is no substitute for basic honesty and [Click here to read full article...]

Jon2018-05-18T10:39:21-07:00May 22nd, 2016|

A Time for Beauty Industry Education Reform

A Time for Beauty Industry Education Reform

"Today's professional will need to know more than how to develop their artistic skills." ~ Jon Gonzales To raise the standard of living for hairdressers and improve salon profits for salon owners in this tough and uncertain economy, then we as salon owners must raise the standard of educational excellence...we must create beauty industry education reform. And, we must unite and address the many obstacles and challenges facing our salons, our careers, and our profession. Good is not enough anymore! As a salon owner and [Click here to read full article...]

Jon2016-04-09T22:23:34-07:00April 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|

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...]

Jon2014-11-26T17:28:16-08:00November 26th, 2014|

Salon Owners Two Day Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada

Salon Owners Two Day Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada

" Unity among salon owners is strength ---when their is collaboration and teamwork among salon owners,wonderful things can happen." Salon Owner Conference. For too long, salon owners have struggled in meeting the many challenges and obstacles of salon ownership in isolation. Your not alone anymore. As salon owners we share a common bond in trying to build and grow our businesses. Many of our associations that are well meaning are not addressing the deep rooted challenges that are causing hard ships on owners or helping [Click here to read full article...]

Jon2014-09-09T18:10:05-07:00September 8th, 2014|

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|

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|

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