Today’s guest uses a word that really stuck with me: flourish. Not just to survive. Not even just to succeed. But to truly flourish–both financially and artistically. With over 30 years coaching to the spa and salon industry, he brings deep expertise in marketing, communication, and business operations. He has delivered more than 900 trainings to

Today’s guest is a repeat offender. He’s been on Headcases before, and he never fails to deliver the goods. He brings more than 40 years of experience to the table as a stylist, a manager, a multi-salon owner, and as executive chain director. He co-founded the Summit Salon Business Center, and for over 35 years

Today’s guest is a top-ranked podcaster, a sought-after keynote speaker, and the creator of The Vibe Method. He came from humble beginnings and rose to become a nationally celebrated entrepreneur with one enduring message: people matter most. His guests on The Vibe Podcast have included Grammy winners, Super Bowl champions, innovators, CEOs, and everyday legends, and their conversations

Welcome to Headcases! Today we demystify technology in our industry. We’ll look at what can genuinely support your business, and what can actually hurt it if you’re not careful. Our guest is the Executive Director of Industry Relations and Insights at Pivot Point International, where he connects the dots between data, education, and innovation across every

Hey, friends, in this episode of Headcases, we’re taking a side bar to dig into the big ideas and questions that have come up recently with our guests. We’re calling these little detours Chris’s Nuggets. You’ll still get an entertaining story or two with hard won lessons learned, but also some focused insights that I

I had such a great talk with my guest this week. She is a powerhouse influencer with a mission to elevate and amplify the real life impact of artists, salon owners, and educators on all of us.  She hosts her podcast, coaching, and personal development retreats under the Hair Love University umbrella. I can’t wait to share

Welcome to another episode of Headcases! This week’s guest is a little different from the norm, and his story is one you’ll never forget. Before I introduce him, let me share a quick story. Back when I used to sail, we had this tradition after races, we’d hand out two awards at the bar: the

Welcome to Headcases! Today’s guest took an incredible path into the beauty industry, after a five-year stint in the army, she set her sights on becoming a creative force in hair. She’s the former Creative Director for Pureology, a global educator and brand ambassador for BaBylissPRO, and she’s brought her artistry to the runway at New

Today’s guest is a seasoned salon owner who recently celebrated a diamond milestone—25 years in the business. He now serves as the Director of Business and Leadership Development for the Salon 124 Group out of Atlanta, Georgia—an impressive company with over 200 team members, a cosmetology school, and more than $11 million in annual sales.

Today’s guests are the husband and wife team from Salon 27 in Mesa, Arizona. They added a virtual element to their consultations that has completely changed their business. They’re here to tell us how it’s done with a simple four-step process. As the salon’s Creative Director, Amber brings the artistry and training. With Chet’s background in marketing