
ep 133 – Chris’s Nuggets – Will Skill Model
2:49 Understanding the Will Skill Model 4:12 Training Contributors 7:43 Challenging High Performers 11:49 Addressing Potential Detractors 19:59 Managing Low Performers Hey, friends, in this

ep131 – Elizabeth Faye
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
ep 130 Lionel Kearse
Show Notes Welcome to another episode of Head Cases! This week’s guest is a little different from the norm, and his story is one you’ll
ep129 Jamie Wiley
Show Notes Welcome to Head Cases! Today’s guest took an incredible path into the beauty industry, after a five-year stint in the Army, she set her
ep128 John Palmieri
Show Notes 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
ep127 Chet & Amber Pope
Show Notes 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

ep94 – Sonya Dove, Sharon Blain, and Candy Shaw
Complete Transcript Chris Baran 0:00How great would it be to get up close and personal with the beauty industry heroes we love and admire and
ep93 – Matt Swinney
He’s a well-rounded stylist, he cuts, he finishes, he colors. He is a four-time NAHA winner including Hairstylist of the Year. He is a two-time

ep92 – Leah Freeman
This week, I’m really excited to sit down and chat with my dear friend Leah Freeman. Leah is one of the industry’s top recognized colorists,
10 Mistakes Salon Owners are Making Training Their New Stylists
1. OWNERS SHOULD NOT BE TRAINING THE ASSOCIATES As the leader of the salon, you owe it to yourself and your staff to get someone
How to Tell a New Stylist They Didn’t Make It Past the Probationary Period
An interesting question came up recently: ‘I hired a stylist, they were on probation, and it’s not working out. How do I take the sting
ep91 – Frank Gambuzza
Can’t wait to share this week’s podcast guest. He is a salon owner with over 170 employees across six brands, a former VP and president
Salon owners should be growing the business, NOT training new associates. Let Chris handle the heavy lifting!
The ultimate salon education resource stacked with teaching tools for mastering your design and finishing education game.
Complete training for stylists. Confidently take your clients from WHAT I HAVE to WHAT I WANT every time.
