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The same month that Antonio Heath became @tonytonsorial, the old-school barber with a new Sola Suite and an Instagram account started breaking the Internet as one of the best barbers in Metro Detroit.
Whether you've been working in a traditional salon environment for a year, five years, 10 years or more, the thought of transitioning to your own salon suite can either be very intimidating or very liberating.Whichever way you're feeling ...
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Your trade show exhibit is a total catch: It’s been there for you for years… traveling to different events week after week, living out of a suitcase, and putting on a great face in front of your potential new relationships at the ...
When Monna Bianca moved from a salon in Chicago’s Lakeview area to a far-flung suburban Salons by JC suite, just one client followed her. What she did next was risky, but it paid off fast.After nine years as a stylist, Monna Bianca ...
Kortney Norris has specialized in editorial, updos and haircolor for 5 years. Her Soul by Kortney at Salon Lofts Keystone at the Crossing is in Indianapolis, Indiana, and she’s rented there for two years. Being entrepreneurial is in her ...
Chad Clark shares his best business-builders, which he personally used with great success when moving from LA to the “central valley,” where high ticket prices don’t fly.
Judit Hillman emigrated from Romania to pursue her American dream, but she mastered five-star service before venturing out on her own.
When Tyra Lynn Wahl married a military man, she had to build and re-build her business from California to South Carolina. Business cards, referral programs and a strong educational foundation served her every time.
After owning a salon for 14 years, Paul Orlandi went solo to re-focus on educating. The payoffs were huge.
Corrine Mathison used what mentors taught her, client relationships and referrals to build and maintain her business. She doesn’t even have a Facebook page.
After years learning the business aspects of salons, Brandi Crosson realized she was only truly happy when she was doing hair. Her background helped her build business fast.
In addition to educating for Wella Professionals, Peg Cribari founded her own Cribari Advanced Salon Seminars.
When Amy Sawyer and two others took over the space at Sanctuary in Narragansett, RI, they decided to run it like a co-op with independent businesses. Here’s how it works: When you run your own business, you can choose any business allies ...
When Monica Byrne built-out a private studio in her own back yard, she had to attract clients closer to home. Not a problem for this outgoing master colorist.
Julie Yokoyama has thrived working solo for nearly 30 years and put two daughters through college on her earnings, all by choosing the right clients for her.
For 2016, Kenra Professional is building-up its online video and free webinar education, creating business-building brunches and even bringing customized training right to individual renter’s suites.
When Zeus Garca realized hairdressing was seen as a trade in the U.S. but a profession in Europe, he took the highest educational ground he could.
