Posts by Larissa Macleman
From Loss to Leadership: Leadership Lessons from Losing
I’ve got a story for you – a tale of triumph, camaraderie, and unexpected business lessons straight from the heart of a football tournament. Picture a field filled with passionate kids, dedicated parents, and an atmosphere buzzing with anticipation. But this time, something was different. In the midst of cheers and laughter, my son’s team…
How to Optimise Your Appointment Book This Christmas (Without Burning Out Your Team)
Why is it that every year without fail, every single client that you’ve ever looked after wants to book in with you in the 3 weeks before Christmas? With less than 7 weeks until Christmas, you might be starting to feel a little anxious about the madness that awaits, the late nights, skipped lunch breaks,…
Keep it Simple Sweetheart – Business Lessons From Where We Started
Do you remember how you felt when you decided to throw caution to the wind, take a leap of faith and open your own Salon?
And then in what felt like the blink of an eye you’re in the thick of it. Juggling all the “business things” like marketing, recruitment and payroll. And the ah-ha moment that lead me to start my own business felt like a lifetime ago.
You’ve learnt so much, grown as a professional and as a human being – stepped into this crazy new role – but actually, there are lessons still to be learned from your past self – the person who started you on this journey.
3 Signs Your Salon Culture Needs a Reboot (And What To Do About It)
A business owners – and leaders of a tribe its so important to be able to recognise the signs of a broken or deteriorating team culture in your Salon.
Culture, whether intentionally designed or allowed to manifest organically plays a vital role in the success of your business.
And there are some telling signs that are often missed by Salon Owners, of a culture that needs attention.
And failure to recognise these things as symptoms of a larger problem will cause the problem to worsen over time.
I don’t want that for you. Thats why today on the Salon Owners Collective Podcast I’m going to reveal the 3 signs that your Salon culture needs attention – and what to do about it.
3 Secrets to Building a Confident, Self-Sufficient Team Who Don’t Need You
What does culture look like in your Salon?
If a client walked into your Salon today – what would they notice about your team?
And you as their leader?
Because trust me – they are noticing.
They’re noticing the attitudes, behaviours and habits exhibited by your team – and it’s painting a picture of your culture.
Why is this important? – because the culture in your salon is reflected in the experience you give your clients.
So how do you make sure that the experience you’re providing and the culture you’re demonstrating reflects your values and purpose as a business?