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

Today’s guest brings the perfect blend of heart and business savvy to the salon industry. With a business degree in hand, he helped elevate his salon both culturally and financially—earning a place in Salon Today’s Top 200 nearly every year since. As a business coach he helps good salons become great, guiding them to award-winning success. He is

Today’s guest is an absolute firecracker in the salon industry and you’ll feel it the moment she starts speaking. Her systems, strategies, and no-nonsense approach have helped salon owners hit seven-figure success and service providers reach six-figure incomes—without burning out. She has empowered thousands of professionals to break through their limits, boost their profits, and build

This is the second time we’ve had the pleasure of welcoming this incredible guest to Headcases, and for good reason. We started with a powerful conversation about the role of questioning in the salon, as owners, as educators, and as leaders, and it became something much deeper. His perspective as a corporate executive coach carries so much insight