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

Turn Challenge Into Innovation | Learning From Outside the Industry | @tracyftacek Founder Pretty  Convenient and Pretty Set Go Have you been stuck in same-ness? In this conversation Tracy shares with John and Chris why it is so important to PAUSE and  look at the salon industry differently. When you do, that’s when innovation happens. Meet Tracy Ftacek @tracyftacek - Prettysetgo.com - Tracy She sees humanity, in all its imperfections, as unmistakably beautiful. And lucky for us, she’s made a career out of empowering others to see their own beauty, lean into it, and unapologetically share it with the world. It’s not merely her decades of experience that make her an industry leader, although that’s part of it. After all, you don’t launch a successful business, mobile app and subscription box without knowing your shit. But the true beauty of the Pretty Convenient LLC is that it’s built on meeting the needs of beauty professionals and clients alike—something Tracy has capitalized on simply because she understands women on both sides of the chair. Busy professionals need someone trained and reliable to make them feel beautiful. Stylists need to feel empowered to own their expertise and schedules. Put them together and you have something Pretty Convenient. By creating a business and service built on trust, Tracy has disrupted the beauty industry. She doesn’t jealously guard her prolific beauty expertise and business acumen—she takes every opportunity she can to share it with others, in service of creating a more balanced community of stylists who are creative AND entrepreneurial, thus better able to serve an increasingly demanding client base. Because why should anyone be satisfied with the status quo? Tracy will be the first to tell you that there’s always room to grow, whether it’s your team, your business, or your confidence in yourself. As a founder, boss, trainer and mentor, Tracy recognizes the responsibility she has to pay it forward to help the next generation of creative entrepreneurs thrive. As an artist, confidant and teacher, Tracy understands the privilege she’s been given to find what makes someone beautiful and bring it to life. It’s more than makeup and bigger than beauty. It’s beautifully disruptive. To Enroll in the Salon Business Blueprint - 124goacademy.com Is your salon pricing system due for an upgrade? We can help with that! Message us on instagram @124.go Say hi to Chris and John on social: Instagram @124.go John Palmieri @noindoorvoice Chris Sulimay @chrissulimay If you’re a hairdresser, salon owner, salon manager or hair beauty professional, please subscribe and give us a Wicked Good Review!! Music information: Never Wanna Grow up, by the incredible Katrina Stone.  https://artlist.io/song/6748/never-wa… Thank you for stopping by!

In This Episode, John shares details of an important coaching conversation to help a stylist overcome negative thinking that was holding her back in the salon. This leads to a discussion on: Overcoming Negative (unhealthy thoughts) Not comparing yourself to others Self forgiveness Creating an empowering vision Setting milemarkers to help you get there Looking to private label? Try Genesis Private Label  - www.bit.ly/GenesisShopTalk 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 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

Hi Everybody Welcome to Shop Talk Brought to you by the team at 124Go. The 1000 True Fans Concept | There is No Overnight Success | Barry Quinn GM Phorest Salon Software USA This discussion is a live outtake from the Data Driven Salon Summit in Chicago which focuses on Business, Marketing, Numbers and Technology in the hair industry. We were able to catch up with Barry Quinn, the GM of Phorest Salon Software in the US. Barry had just given a speech about the concept of 1000 fans and how it directly  affects the beauty industry. Listen to this discussion as Barry talks deeper about this concept. He also shares some exciting new innovations that Phorest is bringing to the industry top help salons succeed and grow, now and in the future. Check Out Phorest Salon Software - https://www.phorest.com https://www.instagram.com/phorestsalonsoftware/ To Enroll in the Salon Business Blueprint - https://www.124goacademy.com Is your salon pricing system due for an upgrade? We can help with that! Message us on instagram @124.go Say hi to Chris and John on social: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/124.go/ If you’re a hairdresser, salon owner, salon manager or hair beauty professional, please subscribe and give us a Wicked Good Review!! Music information: Never Wanna Grow up, by the incredible Katrina Stone.  https://artlist.io/song/6748/never-wa… Thank you for stopping by!

How to Grow a Clientele Quickly | Put in the Work Up Front and Reap the Rewards | @Steviecarter_hair In this conversation Chris and John interview Stevie Carter. After having two careers, Stevie followed her passion and went to cosmetology school. She has been behind the chair for two years and has quickly developed a clientele. In this conversation Stevie shares her success secrets: Rapport Building Saying Yes Professionalism Using Social Media as a marketing tool Follow Stevie https://www.instagram.com/steviecarter_hair/ Looking  private label? Try Genesis Private Label  - www.bit.ly/GenesisShopTalk Join Vivienne Mackinder on https://www.hairdesignertv.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 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 Chris and John talk with Olive Krofah. Olive is a salon owner in Ghana and is on a mission to raise the standard for salons in her country.  Raised in Ghana Olive became a hairstylist on the suggestion of a friend - since then she has passionately pursued hair as a career and has been willing to do whatever it takes to better herself as a stylist and a salon owner. In this conversation she talks about:  Putting in the work Having a vision  and doing what it takes to be successful  Follow Olive on IG https://www.instagram.com/thegirlbehindthescenes/ https://thebeautytechnicians.com Is your salon pricing system due for an upgrade? We can help with that! Message us on instagram @124.go Salon owners visit www.124goacademy.com  Say hi to Chris and John on social: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/124.go/ If you’re a hairdresser, salon owner, salon manager or hair beauty professional, please subscribe and give us a Wicked Good Review!! Music information: Never Wanna Grow up, by the incredible Katrina Stone.  https://artlist.io/song/6748/never-wa… Thank you for stopping by!

In this episode we talk with Industry Icon Winn Claybaugh about inclusivity, how to attract the team and clients that you WANT. And how to use three of the top human needs to ensure you have a healthy culture in your salon. RELATED LINKS www.winnclaybaugh.com www.masterspodcastclub.com Winn Claybaugh intro video: https://vimeo.com/140170785 YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/winnclaybaugh www.paulmitchell.edu www.paulmitchellschoolsfunraising.org Facebook:  @WinnClaybaughpage Instagram and Twitter:  @WinnClaybaugh Winn Claybaugh is the author of Be Nice (Or Else!) and “one of the best motivational speakers in the country,” according to CNN’s Larry King, who wrote the foreword for the book. A business owner for over 38 years with over 16,000 people in his organization, Winn is the founder and co-owner of hair care giant Paul Mitchell’s school division, with more than 100 locations throughout the United States. The young company was ranked three years in a row (2006–2008) in the top 10 of Franchise Times magazine’s Fast 55, a ranking of the fastest growing young franchises, and has repeatedly ranked in the Top 50 and earned Best in Category in the Franchise Business Review’s Franchisee Satisfaction Awards. From 2004 to 2020, Winn and the Paul Mitchell Schools raised over $22 million for multiple charitable organizations, including Leeza’s Care Connection, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, Larry King Cardiac Foundation, Fran Drescher’s Cancer Schmancer Movement, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, Gary Sinise Foundation, Magic Johnson Foundation, Morris Animal Foundation, Habitat for Humanity, Food 4 Africa, Boys & Girls Clubs, hurricane and wildfire relief, AIDS causes, breast cancer causes, City of Hope, American Cancer More on Keune Education: https://keuneeducation.com Looking to private label? Try Genesis Private Label  - www.bit.ly/GenesisShopTalk 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 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 Chris and John have a conversation with the founders of Beauty Business Reset and Salon Ninja.  Derek Hull is a former multiple salon owner who is a master at out of the box thinking and developing systems for profitability.  James Alba and his wife own The Beehive Salon in NJ, and have been at the forefront of sustainability in the salon industry.  Together Derek and James have founded Salon Ninja and Beauty Business Reset to help bring education to salon owners and navigate through these ever changing times.  Check out Salon Ninja https://salonninja.com  Join the BBR on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/1665876710295024 Marketing strategies and tools  The importance of sustainability   New innovations coming to the salon industry  Are you a salon owner who wants to know how to lead and strengthen your team and your profits in 2022 - Check out The Salon Business Blueprint by 124Go https://www.124goacademy.com  Say hi to Chris and John on social: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/124.go/ If you’re a hairdresser, salon owner, salon manager or hair beauty professional, please subscribe and give us a Wicked Good Review!! Music information: Never Wanna Grow up, by the incredible Katrina Stone.  https://artlist.io/song/6748/never-wa… Thank you for stopping by!

Should You start a YouTube Channel | Ask @daniellabenita and Thomas Kramer | @benitabianca In this episode, Daniella and Thomas share their strategy for integrating YouTube into their overall branding strategy for the salon and how it has helped them grow worldwide recognition. They also discuss strategies for growth by streamlining their systems to scale neatly as they grow their business. Daniella Social Media Daniella YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/daniellabenita Daniella Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daniellabenita Benita Bianca Hair Salon Benita Bianca Hair Salon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benitabianca Benita Bianca Hair Salon Website: https://www.benitabianca.com Resources for aspiring creators Thomas's app, Measure Studio, for managing your social media data in one place: https://www.measure.studio YouTube Creator Academy - Free courses on everything YouTube by YouTube https://creatoracademy.youtube.com/page/home Tubebuddy - Free to try tool for YouTube SEO https://www.tubebuddy.com Try Genesis Private Label  - www.bit.ly/GenesisShopTalk 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 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

Create an Effective and Productive Training Program | Nikki Le, Geno Stampora,& Stylist Fallyn Mireault This is a conversation John and I were recording at the Mentors and Masters two day workshop - produced by Nikki Le and Geno Stampora. Nikkin is a High powered salon owner who has a tireless commitment to elevating everyone around her to fulfilling their personal potential, whether that be in the salon or a salon owner or an educator. The thing we love about Nikki is that she lives everything she teaches - as the owner of Statements the Salon and Statements Academy and The Statements Project. The surrounds herself with great people like Iva Sampler and the rest of the statements team. https://www.instagram.com/nikki_le_/ - https://www.instagram.com/thestatementsproject/  Geno Stampora has been educating in the salon industry for over 40 years and has become an icon -- I grew up in the industry listening to his education tape cassessets back in the day and credit Geno as the person who helped me learn how to communicate with my clients behind the chair as a young stylist! Even after 40 years of educating Geno Shows no signs of slowing down! - https://www.instagram.com/genostampora/  We have one other special guest on this episode, her name is Fallyn Mireault https://www.instagram.com/thegoodhairdays/ and Fallyn is a younger stylist who is growing up quickly in the salon industry. At Samuel Cole Salon in Raleigh NC she has become the fastest growing new stylist that they have had to date! This is a big accomplishment considering the incredibly talented team she works among! -- We had the chance to do a little impromptu Q&A with Fallyn and get her perspective on how she is making this happen! I think you’ll be surprised at her answers. Hey salon owner Check out - https://www.124goacademy.com  Now enjoy the episode! Is your salon pricing system due for an upgrade? We can help with that! Message us on instagram @124.go Say hi to Chris and John on social: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/124.go/ If you’re a hairdresser, salon owner, salon manager or hair beauty professional, please subscribe and give us a Wicked Good Review!! Music information: Never Wanna Grow up, by the incredible Katrina Stone.  https://artlist.io/song/6748/never-wa… Thank you for stopping by!

In this conversation David Stanko, Technical Director of Haircolor for JPMS shares some of his favorite: Hair color tips that you can use every day in the salon. Tips for practicing hair color in the salon Advice for aspiring educators  Connect with David  https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-stanko-b33b638/  https://www.instagram.com/thedavidstanko/  JPMS David Stanko Announcement  January 20, 2021 “I’m always doing hair color in my head. Makeover, makeunder, trying to match a touch up.  What products do I need, what are their techcial limits, and what combination of techniques will create a customized look?  Not only do I want everyone to stand out, I want my work to be outstanding.” David Stanko uniquely combines his skills as a corporate executive with his reputation for fine artistry and cutting-edge technical expertise. His A-to-Z experience with both startup companies and established industry leaders includes helping develop, test and launch both professional and consumer hair color brands; creating formulation and technique guides; teaching around the world and, working in top salons. A recipient of the Pittsburgh Beauty Academy Alumni Hall of Fame award, he was also recognized for his outstanding contributions to the industry by The Pennsylvania Association of Private School Administration. In developing a chemist-like sense of hair color’s boundaries, David acted as Artistic Director for IT&LY Hairfashion, lead hair color product development and testing for Redken Fifth Avenue, and got a 360-degree education on consumer behavior as the Vice President of Technical Design at Madison Reed.  The culmination of these experiences led to international work as a private consultant. David’s work and words have been featured in dozens of consumer and trade magazines, and he was twice honored by HaircolorUSA as “Best Educator” and “Most Inspirational Educator,” in 1999 and 2000, respectively. The author of Formula Boss™ Volumes I, II and III, and Color Conversion Made Easy™, David also conceptualized, directed, and starred in the Lifestyle Coloring™ DVD. Currently, he is the newly appointed Technical Director of Hair Color for JPMS, a position that was created just for him. “I am so grateful to join JPMS, a company I’ve long admired, which is known for its relationships with some of the highest caliber artists in the world.  I can’t wait to bring hair color to life in a new, fresh and unexpected way.” To attend the 4-day virtual salon owner/manager workshop email us! Info@124go.com If you are a Keune Loyality Club Member - click this link https://www.keuneloyaltyclub.com/education/business/?next_generation_business__n__leadership_training Try Genesis Private Label  - www.bit.ly/GenesisShopTalk 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/

 Opening Up our Thinking | A discussion on Blended Salons | Deskless Check in and Memberships | @Rowena.yeager Follow Rowena On Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/rowena.yeager/  Download your FREE Digital Copy of Shop Talk Now!  https://www.124goacademy.com Is your salon pricing system due for an upgrade? We can help with that - message us on instagram @124.go Say hi to Chris and John on social: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/124.go/ If you’re a hairdresser, salon owner, salon manager or hair beauty professional, please subscribe and give us a Wicked Good Review!! Music information: Never Wanna Grow up, by the incredible Katrina Stone.  https://artlist.io/song/6748/never-wa… Thank you for stopping by!

In this episode Stephen Gomez pushes us to look in the mirror and ask the hard questions. Are you living up to your Values? Are you willing to hustle and put in the work for the result you're looking for? Do you sometimes envy other successful stylists or salons and make excuses for why you're not getting ahead?  In this episode Stephen schools John and Chris on his method of coaching a salon and: The first thing a person should consider before opening a salon How to recruit and what to do once you've hired a new stylist How to know if your values align with your coworkers and what to do about it Connect with Stephen Gomez:  http://stephengomez.net https://www.facebook.com/stephen.j.gomez.92 https://www.instagram.com/saloncoachsjg/ Info@stephengomez.net 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 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

Are Deskless Salons The New Norm? We asked Jen Leblanc Operations Manager for Salon Rootz and Endz Salons If this is not the hottest topic in the salon world, It will be soon! After coming back from being shut down, Salon Rootz in Ohio made a very bold move and came back to work as a deskless salon with a commission environment. Listen in as Jen shares the insights that might be one of the biggest transitions for salons in the next decade! Follow Jen on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/jleblanc2018/ Download your FREE Digital Copy of Shop Talk Now!  https://www.124goacademy.com Is your salon pricing system due for an upgrade? We can help with that - message us on instagram @124.go Say hi to Chris and John on social: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/124.go/ If you’re a hairdresser, salon owner, salon manager or hair beauty professional, please subscribe and give us a Wicked Good Review!! Music information: Never Wanna Grow up, by the incredible Katrina Stone.  https://artlist.io/song/6748/never-wa… Thank you for stopping by!

She Sold Her Salon and Moved to Ibiza | And Donna Roggio can Teach You To Do The Same | @beautybusinesscoac (Need we say more?) https://www.facebook.com/the.beautybusinesscoach https://www.instagram.com/the.beautybusinesscoach/ Email thebeautybusinesscoach@gmail.com To attend the 4-day virtual salon owner/manager workshop email us! Info@124go.com If you are a Keune Loyality Club Member - click this link https://www.keuneloyaltyclub.com/education/business/?next_generation_business__n__leadership_training Try Genesis Private Label  - www.bit.ly/GenesisShopTalk 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 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 Really Going On With Profit & How you can Have More of It | Jason Everett and Doug Campbell From Data Driven In this episode John and I caught up with Jason Everett and Doug Campbell from High Performance Salon Academy.. We think you'll be surprised by what they had to say -- the REAL story of Profit. http://www.highperformancesalonacademy.com  Say hi to Jason on Social https://www.facebook.com/highperformancesalon  Salon owners sign up today top the most thorough online salon business course in the industry https://www.124goacademy.com  Follow us on Instagram @124.go