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

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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
ep139 – Blair Singer
Show Notes Today’s guest is someone very special to me. He has been on Headcases before, and his episode is one of our highest-ranked ever.
ep138 – Ted Gibson & Jason Backe
Show Notes They are more than just hairdressers–they are two true icons of the industry. They’ve owned prestigious bi-coastal salons. They’ve built careers as celebrity
ep137 – Stephen Gomez
Show Notes Welcome to another episode of Headcases! Today’s guest used a word that really stuck with me: flourish. Not just to survive… not even just to
ep136 – Michael Cole
Show Notes 9:06 The Concept of Transformation 15:21 Differences Between Educating Students and Professionals 24:55 The Role of Coaching and Accountability 34:25 The Power of
ep135 – Kelly Cardenas
Show Notes 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
ep134 – Steve Reiss
Show Notes 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
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