Shop Talk - A podcast for the Beauty Industry, by 124GO

One of the things we love about the beauty industry is that success it comes in all forms and the choice is up to you. Ira Pope Sage is by nature a creative spirit fueled with ambition.  In this conversation, we talk with Ira about love stories, his career journey, thriving in COVID quarantine and his unique and simplistic approach to haircutting called The Clock Cutting Concept.   Connect with Ira: https://www.instagram.com/irapopesage/ Say hi to Chris and John on social: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/124.go/ https://www.instagram.com/chrissulimayhair/ https://www.instagram.com/noindoorvoice/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/124GO/ If you’re a hairdresser, salon owner, salon manager or hair beauty professional, please subscribe and give us a Wicked Good Review!! Follow this link to try SalonScale and you will receive the below benefits: app.salonscale.com/signup/shoptalk2020 Free 30-Day Trial of SalonScale Free Bluetooth Scale (valued at $45) 25% Savings on our Luxe Pass - this is a package for salons who would like a member of our Customer Support team to set their account up for them. Regular price is $149 https://www.salonscale.com/ https://www.instagram.com/salonscale/ If you’re a hairdresser, salon owner, salon manager or hair beauty professional, please subscribe and give us a Wicked Good Review!! Follow us on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/124.go/ / Music information: Never Wanna Grow up, by the incredible Katrina Stone.  https://artlist.io/song/6748/never-wa… Thank you for stopping by! Chris and John

Wondering what it takes to have a great career as a hairstylist? In this conversation, Missy breaks down how to start off right in the beauty industry. And shares the steps that can keep you growing and excited about your career at all stages. Find Missy @soyoureahairstylist / www.soyoureahairstylist.com Say hi to Chris and John on social: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/124.go/ https://www.instagram.com/chrissulimayhair/ https://www.instagram.com/noindoorvoice/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/124GO/ If you’re a hairdresser, salon owner, salon manager or hair beauty professional, please subscribe and give us a Wicked Good Review!! Follow this link to try SalonScale and you will receive the below benefits: app.salonscale.com/signup/shoptalk2020 Free 30-Day Trial of SalonScale Free Bluetooth Scale (valued at $45) 25% Savings on our Luxe Pass - this is a package for salons who would like a member of our Customer Support team to set their account up for them. Regular price is $149 https://www.salonscale.com/ https://www.instagram.com/salonscale/ If you’re a hairdresser, salon owner, salon manager or hair beauty professional, please subscribe and give us a Wicked Good Review!! Follow us on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/124.go/ / Music information: Never Wanna Grow up, by the incredible Katrina Stone.  https://artlist.io/song/6748/never-wa… Thank you for stopping by! Chris and John

There is no doubt COVID-19 has disrupted business and the future of the beauty business as we know it. In this conversation, John Palmieri, Chris Sulimay, Brian Perdue, and Hairstylist Emma Page discuss the changes that are being antici[pated during the reopening of Salons across America and the world. Note: This conversation was recorded just one day prior to the state of Georgia being the first to lift the shelter in place for salons and barbershops. The leadership team at Salon 124 group had been planning opening protocol since day 1 of the shutdown and reopened its doors on April 23rd.  Be sure to check out our next episode as we walk step by step through all of our opening protocols and how the clients have responded to the new norms of sanitation protocol.  Follow Emma and Brian: https://www.instagram.com/emmapagehairart/ - https://www.instagram.com/brianperdue124/ Say hi to Chris and John on social: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/124.go/ https://www.instagram.com/chrissulimayhair/ https://www.instagram.com/noindoorvoice/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/124GO/ If you’re a hairdresser, salon owner, salon manager or hair beauty professional, please subscribe and give us a Wicked Good Review!! Follow this link to try SalonScale and you will receive the below benefits: app.salonscale.com/signup/shoptalk2020 Free 30-Day Trial of SalonScale Free Bluetooth Scale (valued at $45) 25% Savings on our Luxe Pass - this is a package for salons who would like a member of our Customer Support team to set their account up for them. Regular price is $149 https://www.salonscale.com/ https://www.instagram.com/salonscale/ If you’re a hairdresser, salon owner, salon manager or hair beauty professional, please subscribe and give us a Wicked Good Review!! Follow us on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/124.go/ / Music information: Never Wanna Grow up, by the incredible Katrina Stone.  https://artlist.io/song/6748/never-wa… Thank you for stopping by! Chris and John

This is was our third episode in which Tammy Cosper talks about the importance of offering superb customer service.  Say hi to Chris and John on social: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/124.go/ https://www.instagram.com/chrissulimayhair/ https://www.instagram.com/noindoorvoice/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/124GO/ If you’re a hairdresser, salon owner, salon manager or hair beauty professional, please subscribe and give us a Wicked Good Review!! Follow this link to try SalonScale and you will receive the below benefits: app.salonscale.com/signup/shoptalk2020 Free 30-Day Trial of SalonScale Free Bluetooth Scale (valued at $45) 25% Savings on our Luxe Pass - this is a package for salons who would like a member of our Customer Support team to set their account up for them. Regular price is $149 https://www.salonscale.com/ https://www.instagram.com/salonscale/ If you’re a hairdresser, salon owner, salon manager or hair beauty professional, please subscribe and give us a Wicked Good Review!! Follow us on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/124.go/ / Music information: Never Wanna Grow up, by the incredible Katrina Stone.  https://artlist.io/song/6748/never-wa… Thank you for stopping by! Chris and John

What’s it like to grow 9 salons and two skin spas? Just ask Lorean Cairns co-founder of Fox and Jane Salons and Skin Habit. To think her journey as an owner started under 10 years ago is miraculous! In this conversation, Lorean shares her philosophies on leadership, culture, coaching and her plans for the future. This is a conversation for every level of salon professional. Say Hi to Lorean https://loreancairns.com/ @loreancairns Purchase Culture Fox https://www.amazon.com/Culture-Fox-Cultivate-Culture-International/dp/1544502311 Check out Fox and Jane salons https://foxandjanesalon.com/bowery/ Say hi to Chris and John on social: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/124.go/ https://www.instagram.com/chrissulimayhair/ https://www.instagram.com/noindoorvoice/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/124GO/ If you’re a hairdresser, salon owner, salon manager or hair beauty professional, please subscribe and give us a Wicked Good Review!! Follow this link to try SalonScale and you will receive the below benefits: app.salonscale.com/signup/shoptalk2020 Free 30-Day Trial of SalonScale Free Bluetooth Scale (valued at $45) 25% Savings on our Luxe Pass - this is a package for salons who would like a member of our Customer Support team to set their account up for them. Regular price is $149 https://www.salonscale.com/ https://www.instagram.com/salonscale/ If you’re a hairdresser, salon owner, salon manager or hair beauty professional, please subscribe and give us a Wicked Good Review!! Follow us on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/124.go/ / Music information: Never Wanna Grow up, by the incredible Katrina Stone.  https://artlist.io/song/6748/never-wa… Thank you for stopping by! Chris and John

Stand out in a crowd! A conversation with Amber Burns, Director of Marketing @salon124group In this episode, Amber shares how to grow your business through storytelling in 2019. And some pro tips on how to differentiate yourself by sharing your every today truth. This was a super fun conversation to have, we know you'll enjoy it! Say hi to Chris and John on social: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/124.go/ https://www.instagram.com/chrissulimayhair/ https://www.instagram.com/noindoorvoice/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/124GO/ If you’re a hairdresser, salon owner, salon manager or hair beauty professional, please subscribe and give us a Wicked Good Review!! Follow this link to try SalonScale and you will receive the below benefits: app.salonscale.com/signup/shoptalk2020 Free 30-Day Trial of SalonScale Free Bluetooth Scale (valued at $45) 25% Savings on our Luxe Pass - this is a package for salons who would like a member of our Customer Support team to set their account up for them. Regular price is $149 https://www.salonscale.com/ https://www.instagram.com/salonscale/ If you’re a hairdresser, salon owner, salon manager or hair beauty professional, please subscribe and give us a Wicked Good Review!! Follow us on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/124.go/ / Music information: Never Wanna Grow up, by the incredible Katrina Stone.  https://artlist.io/song/6748/never-wa… Thank you for stopping by! Chris and John

What if times of extreme change or even trauma was exactly what you needed for personal growth. In essence, this is the question that Megan Mcdowell leaves us all to ask ourselves. After losing a brother in law in the 911 world trade center attacks, Megan was able to stand witness to and experience the rich experience of community that can come when “we are all on our knees at the same time”. A few years later she founded Heartworks NJ, a foundation that helps people recover through the early stages of trauma, grief, and loss. During the episode, Megan shares an uplifting perspective that we can all use to see the beauty and learn the lessons that a global crisis can bring.  Her timeless message of truth, kindness to oneself, and those around you is something we can all be reminded of. Say hi to Megan on social Instagram @heartworksNJ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/heartworksnj/ Website https://www.njheartworks.org/ Say hi to Chris and John on social: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/124.go/ https://www.instagram.com/chrissulimayhair/ https://www.instagram.com/noindoorvoice/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/124GO/ Follow this link to try SalonScale and you will receive the below benefits: app.salonscale.com/signup/shoptalk2020 Free 30-Day Trial of SalonScale Free Bluetooth Scale (valued at $45) 25% Savings on our Luxe Pass - this is a package for salons who would like a member of our Customer Support team to set their account up for them. Regular price is $149 https://www.salonscale.com/ https://www.instagram.com/salonscale/ If you’re a hairdresser, salon owner, salon manager or hair beauty professional, please subscribe and give us a Wicked Good Review!! Follow us on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/124.go/ / Music information: Never Wanna Grow up, by the incredible Katrina Stone.  https://artlist.io/song/6748/never-wa… Thank you for stopping by! Chris and John

Caitlin Ford @caitlinfordhair Most people may go a lifetime and never find their passion but not Caitlin Ford. After being inspired by the hair scene, at the age of 18 she knew that hair was a real career and it was for her! Now ten years as a professional she is globally known for her signature rainbow bangs. But that’s not all Caitlin is a BTC One-Shot winner and a powerful advocate for people in the hair industry. Her overwhelming message, be educated, be aware of what is happening, and You have a voice! During the episode, Caitlin also talks social media strategy,  her approach to building her business at the chair and why she is focusing on YouTube. Say hi to Caitlin on social: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/caitlinfordhair/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUC_ioigxZ4AMKLcC1xHWBw Say hi to Chris and John on social: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/124.go/ https://www.instagram.com/chrissulimayhair/ https://www.instagram.com/noindoorvoice/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/124GO/ Follow this link to try SalonScale and you will receive the below benefits: app.salonscale.com/signup/shoptalk2020 Free 30-Day Trial of SalonScale Free Bluetooth Scale (valued at $45) 25% Savings on our Luxe Pass - this is a package for salons who would like a member of our Customer Support team to set their account up for them. Regular price is $149 https://www.salonscale.com/ https://www.instagram.com/salonscale/ If you’re a hairdresser, salon owner, salon manager or hair beauty professional, please subscribe and give us a Wicked Good Review!! Follow us on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/124.go/ / Music information: Never Wanna Grow up, by the incredible Katrina Stone.  https://artlist.io/song/6748/never-wa… Thank you for stopping by! Chris and John

WIth the Coronavirus pandemic causing unprecedented fear, loss of wage and uncertainty throughout the globe could there be a silver lining in all of it? We think so, and so does Sara Harvey, mindfulness expert, CEO, and Founder of Innertelligence coaching.  In this conversation, we visit the previous global crisis and identify the similarities and lessons that can come through a "change or pause" on current norms. From there we look at the good that can come in times of uncertainty such as a stronger sense of family and community as well as new products, services, and solutions that emerge.  Sara shares practical strategies that anyone can choose to apply to experience calmness and fulfillment even in times of unanticipated change.  https://innertelligencecoaching.com/ https://www.instagram.com/innertelligencecoaching/ https://www.facebook.com/SaraKellyHarvey/posts/welcome-to-innertelligence-im-sara-harvey-a-gallup-certified-cliftonstrengths-co/805839986444120/ Sare is the former CEO at The Chopra Center https://chopra.com/ and a certified Gallup Strengths Coach.  _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Follow this link to try SalonScale and you will receive the below benefits: app.salonscale.com/signup/shoptalk2020 Free 30-Day Trial of SalonScale Free Bluetooth Scale (valued at $45) 25% Savings on our Luxe Pass - this is a package for salons who would like a member of our Customer Support team to set their account up for them. Regular price is $149 https://www.salonscale.com/ https://www.instagram.com/salonscale/ If you’re a hairdresser, salon owner, salon manager or hair beauty professional, please subscribe and give us a Wicked Good Review!! Follow 124Go on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/124.go/ / and on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/124GO/ Music information: Never Wanna Grow up, by the incredible Katrina Stone.  https://artlist.io/song/6748/never-wa… Thank you for stopping by! Chris and John

With 42 years of experience as a stylist, salon owner, cosmetology school owner, speaker, and owner of Paul Joseph Professional, you can imagine that Paul DiGrigoli has a lot to share! To give a testimonial for this man, we first saw him speak in 2019 and he was absolutely captivating. He understands the life of a salon professional as well as anyone and knows what it takes to evolve through the long game of a full career. In this interview, Paul gives a sneak peek of his seminars Booked Solid and The Art of Leadership, as well as give us 9 things to never forget once you are successful. You can connect with Paul on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pauljosephpro/ Follow this link to try SalonScale and you will receive the below benefits: app.salonscale.com/signup/shoptalk2020 Free 30-Day Trial of SalonScale Free Bluetooth Scale (valued at $45) 25% Savings on our Luxe Pass - this is a package for salons who would like a member of our Customer Support team to set their account up for them. Regular price is $149 https://www.salonscale.com/ https://www.instagram.com/salonscale/ If you’re a hairdresser, salon owner, salon manager or hair beauty professional, please subscribe and give us a Wicked Good Review!! Follow us on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/124.go/ / Music information: Never Wanna Grow up, by the incredible Katrina Stone.  https://artlist.io/song/6748/never-wa… Thank you for stopping by! Chris and John

There are very few people in the salon industry who have their finger on the pulse of the hair industry as Ashlee Levitch does. In this conversation, Ashlee shares her passion with John and Chris for helping stylists, salons, and brands shine in the digital world. She also gives some tips on how to stand out in all of the noise and talks about her favorite social media platforms. Create a profile page at Bangstyle. https://www.bangstyle.com/ Follow Bangstyle on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bangstyle/ You can connect with Ashlee on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/alevitch Follow this link to try SalonScale and you will receive the below benefits: app.salonscale.com/signup/shoptalk2020 Free 30-Day Trial of SalonScale Free Bluetooth Scale (valued at $45) 25% Savings on our Luxe Pass - this is a package for salons who would like a member of our Customer Support team to set their account up for them. Regular price is $149 https://www.salonscale.com/ https://www.instagram.com/salonscale/ If you’re a hairdresser, salon owner, salon manager or hair beauty professional, please subscribe and give us a Wicked Good Review!! Follow us on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/124.go/ / Music information: Never Wanna Grow up, by the incredible Katrina Stone.  https://artlist.io/song/6748/never-wa… Thank you for stopping by! Chris and John

In this episode, John and Chris catch up with Olaplex guru Joe Santy (AKA The Perm King). From the very beginning, Joe saw the power and opportunity of Olaplex and played a major role in the game-changing treatment becoming an addition to hair color, eventually revolutionizing the treatment market and inventing the bond building category. For more information visit https://education.olaplex.com/landing/ Connect with Joe on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/joe.santy.9 Follow this link to try SalonScale and you will receive the below benefits: app.salonscale.com/signup/shoptalk2020 Free 30-Day Trial of SalonScale Free Bluetooth Scale (valued at $45) 25% Savings on our Luxe Pass - this is a package for salons who would like a member of our Customer Support team to set their account up for them. Regular price is $149 https://www.salonscale.com/ https://www.instagram.com/salonscale/ If you’re a hairdresser, salon owner, salon manager or hair beauty professional, please subscribe and give us a Wicked Good Review!! Follow us on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/124.go/ / John Palmieri -  https://www.instagram.com/noindoorvoice/ Chris Sulimay - https://www.instagram.com/chrissulimayhair/ Music information: Never Wanna Grow up, by the incredible Katrina Stone.  https://artlist.io/song/6748/never-wa… Thank you for stopping by :) 

David Finistauri is the Director of Sales and Partnerships @saloncale technologies. Starting out in the salon industry as a sales consultant representing over 40 brands has given him a unique understanding of the business from all angles. In this conversation, he talks about solutions to some of the age-old challenges that salons and stylists face. Communication, becoming a culture of growth and growing people from within. He also talks about his new role at Salon Scale technologies and how it could change the pricing model for salons and how that can benefit all of us. Follow David https://www.instagram.com/mysaloninsider/ Follow this link to try SalonScale and you will receive the below benefits: app.salonscale.com/signup/shoptalk2020 Free 30-Day Trial of SalonScale Free Bluetooth Scale (valued at $45) 25% Savings on our Luxe Pass - this is a package for salons who would like a member of our Customer Support team to set their account up for them. Regular price is $149 https://www.salonscale.com/ https://www.instagram.com/salonscale/ If you’re a hairdresser, salon owner, salon manager or hair beauty professional, please subscribe and give us a Wicked Good Review!! Follow us on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/124.go/ / Music information: Never Wanna Grow up, by the incredible Katrina Stone.  https://artlist.io/song/6748/never-wa… Thank you for stopping by! Chris and John https://www.instagram.com/chrissulimayhair/ https://www.instagram.com/noindoorvoice/

In this conversation, Jordan capitates John and Chris with her unique entry into the hair industry.  Using her confident personality and willingness to go after it, Jordan shares how she built her business. She also shares her outlook on fashion color and how she uses social media to gain clients in her salon.  Connect with Jordan on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pinupjordan/ and on Facebook  https://www.instagram.com/pinupjordan/ For more on Salon Scale click the link. app.salonscale.com/signup/shoptalk2020 Shop Talk listeners will receive for registering with SalonScale through this promo: Free 30-Day Trial of SalonScale Free Bluetooth Scale (valued at $45) 25% Savings on our Luxe Pass - this is a package for salons who would like a member of our Customer Support team to set their account up for them. Regular price is $149 If you enjoyed this podcast please subscribe and give us a Wicked Good Review!! https://www.instagram.com/124.go/ / https://124go.com/ Music information: Never Wanna Grow up, by the incredible Katrina Stone.  https://artlist.io/song/6748/never-wa…

We all have a voice, but it's our choice to use it or lost it!  Unfortunately on many important issues, most people feel like they really can not effect change. But not Illinois salon owner Paola Hinton. In the past few years, she has decided to take on lawmakers head to head and change a FICA tax that has cost salon owners hundreds of millions of dollars through the years.  This federal tax directly affects every salon owner in every state. If you own a salon, that means you!  Watch Paola share presenting live to thousands of salon professionals at Serious Business in New Orleans https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfWGGoRmNCM&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR0bDl6y4Vw8dAL4GkcQHdj8gRmBx0a-2m6A0fNC5OSS-D6DIjJO4Ahwc2w     Please listen and share this interview as well as click the link and join the Private Facebook group and help affect change now! https://www.facebook.com/groups/2214926768574933/ Click here to see the specific areas that Constituents like you are needed most! https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10156545995870886&set=gm.2389030161164592&type=3&theater&ifg=1 If you loved this podcast please share it with your friends! and as always feel free to leave us a WICKED GOOD REVIEW!  FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/124GO/ AND INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/124.go/ You can also find Chris and John on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chrissulimayhair/ - https://www.instagram.com/noindoorvoice/