3 Ways to be Successful on Purpose
If you want to be successful, find out what successful people do and do that! Seems simple right? Modern Salon blogger Patrick McIvor believes you should be doing these three things in order to be the best.
Patrick McIvor
Colorist
As one of the most respected colorists in the industry, the former Color Director for Nick Arrojo and Rodney Culter in NYC, is a cultural junkie inspired by international cosmopolitan influences from fashion and global trends to technology. He specializes in social media and salonable haircolor, and creates new experiential educational formats highlighting technology, technique and culture. The ideas he shares with stylists build business and connects them with community so they can “Take Back The Social Network.”
Finding A Mentor
After witnessing a segment by Sonya Dove on mentoring at the Intercoiffure Fall Atelier in New York City, Modern Salon blogger, Patrick McIvor, speaks about his own mentorship experience.
Are You Hitting a Slump in Your Career? Fix it!
HItting a slump in your career can be scary. Patrick McIvor offers some insight into his own struggles and how he came out on top.
Five Smart Things You Can Do with Your Guest’s Smartphone
Social media is a platform for branding, marketing, and sales. It gives our clients opportunities to share our work with friends through photos and videos, which will ultimately build our business.
What's the Root of Your Problems?
Have you ever thought about the one thing all your problems have in common? Well when I thought about it, and the answer is Me. The one thing is me! And the more I thought about it the more I realize I might be able to do something about my future.
Tech Tools for Hairdressers That Will Make Your Life Easier
Patrick McIvor talks about some of his tech secrets that make his life as a hairdresser easier!
3 Keys to Financial Means
Patrick McIvor says these three things will help you on your journey to financial success.
5 Things I Have Never Done As a Hairdresser
MODERN SALON guest blogger Patrick McIvor talks about the 5 things he has never done that have shaped his career for the better.
Bet on the Misfits
Patrick McIvor talks about what makes certain people successful.
The Importance of "Sex In The City" and Present-Day Hairstyling
Ten years ago, MODERN SALON guest blogger Patrick McIvor was asked what the importance was of the hit television show, Sex in the City, on MODERN day fashion and hairstyling. Here, McIvor shares his thoughts.
The First 50
Modern Salon blogger and beauty industry leader Patrick McIvor shares the three things that led to his success in his career.
What are you Thankful for This Holiday Season?
MODERN Blogger Patrick McIvor asks what you are thankful for this holiday season, and who are you helping over the holiday season. McIvor shares his insights.
Flying With The Eagles
In Patrick McIvor's November blog, he explains why you don't always have to "be the best" to succeed.
Sharpening the Saw
My dad has an expression that, "You can't plan a good bank robbery when you are too busy robbing gas stations."Now, my dad is not a bank robber nor has he ever robbed a gas station, he actually owned an advertising agency and prior ...
My TEDx Experience
As many of you know I love TED Talks. I learn from them, share them in my classes, with my friends, my family (sharing them with our daughters, my wife and I share talks we love with each other) I even share some on social media. To ...
A Great Second Half
It’s funny to think that as many of us sit here in the midst of a heat wave or “heat dome” as they are now calling it, it's less than 160 days until New Year's Eve. And, for the next five months, it will be prime time ...
Summer Time Opportunities
Summer for most salons can mean our numbers can be a bit off. But it’s not because our businesses are going in the wrong direction, it's just simply the fact that between our guests and our team it seems like someone is always taking ...