ep110 – Rodrick Samuels
Today I sit down with the Midwest Hairstyling Awards Hairstylist of the Year, NAHA Educator of the Year and Director of the Hair Labs Detroit
ep109 – Chrystofer Benson
Today’s guest is not just a dear friend but a certified visionary who has left an indelible mark on the beauty industry. He’s an award-winning
ep108 – Nieves Almaraz
This week’s guest is Nieves Almaraz, winner of NAHA Men’s Hairstylist of the Year 2021. With a barbering license and a cosmetology license, Nieves owns

Setting up your Salon’s New Hires for Success
New associates and even talented stylists need a solid training foundation to truly flourish in any salon. That’s where a well-structured training system comes in.
ep107 – Mark Woolley
Today’s guest is especially exciting for me – not just because he’s an incredibly talented hairdresser, but because his passions extend far beyond hair to
ep106 – Ginger Boyle
I’m excited to chat with my next guest Ginger Boyle, a Lifetime Achievement winner and Hall of Heroes award winner. Complete Transcript Chris Baran 0:00How

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!
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