How to have a discussion with a team member who does not like to agree with you
You are proposing new ideas in your salon but your stylist who has been working with you for over 7 years does not think it’ll work. … Read Full Story
How to sell the unsellable in your hair salon
If you have a strong consultation system selling takes care by itself including the sale of retail products, colour, next appointments, new online tutorials, … Read Full Story
5 trends that will make you re-think your salon Christmas strategy 2020
It comes as no shock that Christmas 2020 shopping season will be different. With the change in clients’ preferences, new ways of spending money have … Read Full Story
How To Become a Rock Star Problem Solver in 5 Easy Steps
| It’s an underrated talent, yet problem-solving know-how helps you make clear decisions during uncertain times and in many cases becomes the key tool to help |
Salon challenge: £2k in 7 days
How to generate £2k in your salon business in 7 days. A short video explains the simple steps you need to take to hit your … Read Full Story
How I spent over £7200 on “Free” sample and why I was glad I did
For as far as I remember I’ve been buying health magazines, it was around 2004 I saw a free sample offer to try one of … Read Full Story
How to adapt to the success of your hair business
Counterintuitive as it may sound your own salon business success can ruin your business. Now that you are more successful you might be dealing with … Read Full Story
This Is Critical For Your Salon Business Success … Do You Have It?
If you have a struggling or underperforming salon business you really should read this one.
The world of marketing your business has changed beyond belief … Read Full Story
How to manage mistakes
We all make mistakes, anything from being late to the meeting to entrusting a person to do the job they are not suitable for. Usually, … Read Full Story
7 Ideas to make your team building better
We hear so many times how staff can create serious problems for the salon owners like you. The question is, is it the team or … Read Full Story
Will I be able to make changes in my salon business?
Am I ready to change my business?
Am I getting the results I need to be getting in my business?
Have I gone as far … Read Full Story
The Power of Hidden Teams
Do you have a hidden team within your team? Could your salon stylists, receptionists, managers and juniors all work together in harmony to build the … Read Full Story
The Biggest Threat in Salon
What is the biggest threat to your salon business? It’s probably not what you might be thinking. Listen to the short episode to find out … Read Full Story
Do you have a freedom workforce in your salon?
Do you employ a FREEDOM WORKFORCE?
The way people – hairdressers – work and think has profoundly changed.
If you are still trying to … Read Full Story
30,000 Feet and Climbing
By the time you open this email I will be on a plane at 30,000 feet heading to Aberdeen, Scotland with my little salon punk, … Read Full Story
Life & Time: Something’s Going On
Grab a coffee, grab a seat, get some quiet and read.
I’m on a plane. I’ve just had a moment.
Before I tell you … Read Full Story
Why Would I Want to Come Off the Shop Floor?
When you love what you do, when you are creative, stepping aside is not easy. But as times goes by, priorities change. How you want … Read Full Story
ReDefining Everything
We are definitely in an age where everything is being RE/defined. Salon business, workspace, money, life, death, age and just about anything else you … Read Full Story
Salon Marketing Is Dead – IDEAS Are KING!
In 1979 I did my first marketing. It was a couple of fly posters and tickets I design for my punk band, Clone Youth.… Read Full Story
Why You Should Scale Back To Grow Your Salon
When my favorite Italian cafe, Carluccios, closed down I was disappointed, but not surprised. Carluccio’s had the best location in our very wealthy village, but … Read Full Story
When Was Your Salon Last Tested?
THE TEST WILL REVEAL
- The Health of Your Salon Business
- The Future of Your Salon Business
- The Changes You Must Make To Your Salon
- Gives
FRIDAY: How to have a cash register full
On Friday’s make sure to do this and you’ll have full cash register this weekend even if you were quiet on Tuesday, Wednesday and … Read Full Story
THURSDAY to do list in your salon
How to increase your takings on Thursdays when you’ve had a quiet week? Listen to the short episode as Alan Forrest Smith explains what you … Read Full Story
WEDNESDAY: increase your takings
Did you create a list of things to be done? Did you get more clients through your door?
Don’t worry I get it I understand … Read Full Story
TUESDAY: fill the columns
How do you fill columns on Tuesday? Yesterday we talked about creating a list or two on Monday’s (not my fav thing to do) but … Read Full Story
MONDAY: Do this in your salon for an amazing week
Even if you’re off on Monday in your mind you’re still at your salon. Do this simple exercise and it’ll give you an amazing week … Read Full Story
Why a successful salon is a well-managed salon
Here’s a fact: A successful salon is a well-managed salon.
But let me tell you this. A salon that has no management will struggle with … Read Full Story
Salon Sampler, The Book Interview
“Alan if you had to do just one thing to pack out any salon what would it be?”
SALON SAMPLER – IS That Program
We … Read Full Story
The Birmingham Gig – Pictures & Videos – Meet Mr. Paul
IMPORTANT: Apologies for late delivery of THE SALON PUNK BOOK. The truth is it keeps selling out so fast we literally cannot re-order them fast … Read Full Story
Why salon promotions have the most influence on your client’s decision to rebook, keep this one tip in mind
- Beauty salon flyers
- Social media posts updated, clicked and liked
- Salon Ad is in the newspaper
- Refer A friend cards done and printed
- Salon website