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AI Is Coming To Your Salon (Here’s How to Win)

Larissa Macleman — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 06:30:00 +0000

What if you could see exactly what’s happening in your salon… in real time?

Joel Bouzaid reveals the 5 shifts AI will create for Salon CEOs, and what you must fix now to win.

This isn’t about robots cutting hair. It’s about what happens when your salon becomes fully visible… your numbers, your team performance, your systems… all in real time.

Because AI isn’t here to replace you or your team.
It’s here to separate the salons who are organised and decisive… from the ones who are still guessing.

If your salon feels even a little messy behind the scenes, this is your wake-up call.

3 Reasons You Need to Listen

You’ll understand the 5 operational shifts that will change salons over the next 3 years (and how to stay ahead).
You’ll learn why your team won’t rely on you the same way anymore.
You’ll see where your salon might be exposed and what to tighten immediately (so AI works for you, not against you).

👉 Want more salon business tools to get ahead of the competition? Apply for Salon Mastery now… Click here ✨

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Did I Build My Salon Systems the Wrong Way?

Larissa Macleman — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 05:30:00 +0000

Most Salon CEOs are stuck being the walking, talking version of the manual no one reads. Larissa breaks down a simpler, smarter way to build systems your team will actually use, so your salon can grow without you being the answer to everything.

You wrote it all down.

The process.
The steps.
The expectations.
Maybe it’s beautifully laid out and colour-coded and you were quite proud of it, honestly.

And yet…
Your team still comes to you!
They ask the same question, do it differently anyway, and then wait for you to step in.

So now you’re stuck!

In this episode, you’ll discover why the traditional way of creating systems keeps you trapped, even when you’ve already done the work.

3 Reasons You Need to Listen

Why some salon teams adopt systems instantly… and others ignore or even resist them.
The one approach that makes systems actually stick.
What needs to change before your salon can truly run without you.

👉Ready to grow a systemized salon business in 2026?
Want an operating system that operates without you, that you can have complete control over… but don’t have to be the one that is controlling every moment of every day? ✨ Salon Mastery might be the perfect next step for you to get there. Apply now.

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Salon Challenges. Pressure. Exhaustion… And How to Respond.

Larissa Macleman — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000

It’s inevitable that your salon will have challenges. Staff drama, cash flow dips, growth plateaus…

Joel Bouzaid unpacks the uncomfortable truth about leadership when you’re under pressure and feeling exhausted, and how you can master the CEO skill of reframing difficulty in your salon.

Because what will truly drain your energy is what happens inside you when it hits 👇

The tightening in your chest.
The mental spiral.
The replaying conversations at night.
The tone that slips out sharper than you intended.
The weight you carry home.

And in all of those moments… Your team is watching.

3 Reasons You Need to Listen

Discover the invisible pattern you default to when under stress
How the A → C → R model changes everything
The 1 question you need to ask yourself the next time something goes wrong

Pressure does not build character.
It reveals it.

Listen now and decide who you want to be the next time it gets hard.

👉 If you’re an ambitious CEO and you want to know how to reach the next level of your business, this is for you… The $1Million Salon Growth Plan for 2026 ✨Watch Here✨

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5 Salon Meetings to Rule Them All

Larissa Macleman — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000

If you’re repeating yourself weekly and still not getting traction from your team, this episode explains why and what to fix.

Most salon owners don’t have a people problem.

They have a communication problem with no structure behind it.

In this episode, Larissa breaks down the 5 meetings that rule them all. A simple communication rhythm that gives expectations a place to land, holds standards without micromanaging, and removes you as the bottleneck in your salon.

3 Reasons You Need to Listen

Learn how to stop explaining the same thing to your team like it’s Groundhog Day
Get the 1 leadership shift that stops your salon relying on you physically being there to hold standards
Discover the 5 Meetings That Rule Them All so your communication finally has a structure that works.

Get the Guide – 5 Meetings That Rule Them All 🗓️ 👑 Click here to grab your free copy now

Put these 5 Meetings into Action
in Your Salon with Larissa

Book a Strategy Call Now 💛

Inside Salon Mastery, you’ll get exclusive access to the My Salon CEO™ app, which has the 5 meeting structures and agendas all in one place ✨ , and a complete coaching program to grow a million-dollar salon in 2026 👀
Let’s kick-start it in your first 45 days of working with us.

Are you ready? ✨

👉 Click here to book in your free Salon Strategy Call now and let’s make it happen.

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Is Burnout Killing Your Creativity? Reignite It Now.

Larissa Macleman — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Is your most creative ideas locked away?

In this episode, we uncover the one ingredient most Salon Owners are missing: CEO white space.You’ll discover:
Why your brain needs rest to make smarter CEO decisions
How CEO white space accelerates growth (and why burnout slows it down)
The surprising way your team actually benefits when you step away (without ‘cats away – mice will play’)

If you’re ready to fast-track your next million, it might be time to rethink how you spend your time.3 Reasons to Listen:

Discover the missing ingredient keeping your salon (and your creativity) stuck
Learn how to create space without losing momentum
Unlock the secret to faster, better CEO decisions

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How Poor Communication is Costing You Profit & Peace

Larissa Macleman — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 13:53:00 +0000

Running a salon should be rewarding—but if you’re stuck in team drama, constant conflict, and losing great staff, it can feel like a never-ending battle.

Are you spending more time managing personalities than actually growing your business?

Do you feel like no matter how much you communicate, your team still doesn’t ‘get it’?

Are you constantly stuck in the middle of salon gossip, complaints, or misunderstandings?

If any of this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Many salon owners believe their team is the problem—but the real issue is how you’re leading them.

In this episode, leadership expert Joel Bouzaid breaks down the silent killer that’s keeping your business stuck: poor communication. He’ll reveal how top salon CEOs transform staff conflict into trust, efficiency, and loyalty—without micromanaging or burning out.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

1. The hidden communication mistakes that create drama & high staff turnover

2. How to stop reacting to problems and start leading with confidence

3. The secret to reading between the lines (so you actually understand what your team is saying)

4. How to build trust & loyalty—so your team works with you, not against you

If you’re tired of feeling like the middleman in your own business, constantly fixing problems instead of growing your salon, this episode is for you.

Resources

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Turning Followers Into Lifelong Clients…

Larissa Macleman — Sun, 10 Nov 2024 06:55:00 +0000

Only 6% of your followers will see your Instagram post!

Crazy, right? We put so much time and effort into taking the perfect picture and writing the perfect caption… and then almost none of our followers get to see it! And what’s even crazier… it takes 6 months of emails or DMs before a client even books their first appointment with you.

Marketing seems like a lot of work to have to wait 6 months for one new client!

But what if there’s something you could do to make your social media marketing more effective? The best part, once you’ve set it up… it does all the work of ‘warming up’ followers to become clients so that you don’t have too!

I’m talking about automating EVERYTHING; comments, DMs, REPLIES to DMs! Automations change the way you do your marketing. I’ve loved and used automatons for years… in fact, you may have received an automated message from me before…

If you want to grow your Salon and attract new clients, automations is the way to go!

I am very excited to be sharing with you this chat that I had with Georgia, a Marketing superstar and owner of SalonBot about all things automations.

This is the Turning Followers Into Lifelong Clients…

Here is why you should listen to the full episode:

Learn what is an automation
Understand how to use automations to attract new clients
Know how to successfully implement automations into your marketing

Salon Mastery

Achieve Salon Growth without being overwhelmed or overworking – it is possible!

Salon Mastery is a coaching program that provides you with the tools & support you need to build a profitable & successful Salon. Together, we’ll build a 9-part business strategy for your salon with your own dedicated success coach to lead you toward success.

Apply Now to Salon Mastery Coaching now.

Shortcuts Salon Software

This episode of the Salon Owners Collective Podcast is sponsored by Shortcuts, your leading Salon Software provider. Click HERE to access the exclusive offer!

Resources

CLICK HERE Join over 6,000 industry experts and Salon Owners in my Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook group.

Connect with Georgia

Instagram

Facebook

Website

Resources Mentioned

Georgia’s Quick Start Guide

Sell Like Crazy

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When Is the Right Time to Hire a New Team Member?

Larissa Macleman — Sun, 25 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +0000

If your Salon hits a growth ceiling… It’s because of you!

Clients are coming in, your team is busy, you’re finally profitable but you’re not sure if you should jump and recruit a new team member before you need it. If you recruit team members too early, your growth might slow down and suddenly you can’t afford to pay them OR you recruit too late and your team feels overwhelmed and overworked… whilst trying to train someone new.

It takes 3 months to recruit and train someone…

So, in a perfect world, you would recruit someone 3 months before you need them. And I know what you’re thinking… “Larissa, I can’t see the future!”. But actually, you can… sort of. Your numbers will always tell you what to do.

If you’re wanting to grow in 2024 and beyond, you need to be 3 steps (or 3 months ahead).

I’m sharing a recruitment roadblock that an owner in the Salon Mastery Program overcame before she went away on holiday for 3 weeks! This is: When Is the Right Time to Hire a New Team Member?

Here is why you should listen to the full episode:

Learn when to identify growth
Understand why your need to be a mentor
Know when it’s time to recruit a new team member

Salon Mastery

Achieve Salon Growth without being overwhelmed or overworking – it is possible!

Salon Mastery is a coaching program that provides you with the tools & support you need to build a profitable & successful Salon. Together, we’ll build a 9-part business strategy for your salon with your own dedicated success coach to lead you toward success.

Apply Now to Salon Mastery Coaching now.

Resources

CLICK HERE Join over 6,000 industry experts and Salon Owners in my Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook group.

Podcast: The 5 Warning Signs That Your Employee is Leaving…

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Why You Need Apprentices

Larissa Macleman — Sun, 28 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0000

It’s time to move on…

This generation of apprentices are different to how we were 10 – 20 years ago. But, they are the backbone of our industry and we NEED them. So yes, times have changed, which is why you need to change too!

Apprentices are crucial in your Salons growth.

When you have a strong apprentice program, you’ll find that your apprentices are motivated and excited to learn. They’ll want to stay in your Salon long after their apprenticeship, they may even become your future senior stylist.

Can you imagine having your top performing stylist resign, but not feeling stressed because you know you have a team of apprentices ready to move up? That is what having a strong apprentice program feels like.

I’m excited to share this conversation I had with Sharlene from Circles of Hair, on Why You Need Apprentices

Here is why you should listen to the full episode:

Learn why you need apprentices
Understand the importance of a strong apprentice program
Know how to move on from the feeling of ‘apprentices aren’t like they used to be’

Salon Mastery

Achieve Salon Growth without being overwhelmed or overworking – it is possible!

Apply Now to Salon Mastery Coaching now.

Resources

CLICK HERE Join over 6,000 industry experts and Salon Owners in my Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook group.

Connect with Sharlene

Website: https://circlesofhair.com.au/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/circlesofhair/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/circlesofhair

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@circlesofhair?lang=en

Sharlene’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharleelee/

Sharlene’s TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@sharleneleelee?lang=en

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I Want to Sell My Salon

Larissa Macleman — Sun, 21 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0000

I wanted to sell my Salon 5 times!

It’s normal for Salon Owners to feel like selling when times are tough because it can be a huge load on your mental health… even at the best of times. When you have a list of shiny objects that you want to pick up, but can’t even tick off the basics… you feel terrible.

But I’m so glad I didn’t sell when I thought I wanted to!

Yes, it can feel tough to be a Salon Owner right now, but you can and will push through… success is waiting for you on the other side.

This feeling of ‘I’m ready to give up’ came up in my Salon Mastery Program group recently and I thought it was a topic we should share on the Podcast!

In today’s episode of the Salon Owners Collective Podcast, Salon Mastery Boardroom coach, Joel, will be breaking down what to do when you feel like you want to sell…

Here is I Want to Sell My Salon

Here is why you should listen to the full episode:

Learn why you can get feelings of wanting to sell your Salon
Understand how to manage the mental load
Know how to lead your team to success

Salon Mastery

Achieve Salon Growth without being overwhelmed or overworking – it is possible!

Apply Now to Salon Mastery Coaching now.

Resources

CLICK HERE Join over 6,000 industry experts and Salon Owners in my Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook group.

This episode of the Salon Owners Collective Podcast is sponsored by Shortcuts, your leading Salon Software provider. Click the link below to learn Shortcuts 3 Magic Numbers to boost your revenue!

Tell Me How to boost my revenue now!

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Fast Hack to Re-Energise Your Salon’s Growth

Larissa Macleman — Sun, 14 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0000

“Being in business just feels heavy… I’m ready to give up”

I’ve noticed more and more owners are having these feelings of giving up and just selling their Salon… are you?

You’re coming to the Salon feeling really flat looking for your team and clients to uplift you and make you smile, but instead they’re feeling the same way too!

But the thing is your Salon will never grow if YOU don’t energise your team and clients…

Salon Mastery The Boardroom coach, Joel and I have a fast hack that we want to share with you that will help set your Salon back on to the path of growth and success!

It’s time to re-energise your Salon.

Here is Fast Hack to Re-Energise Your Salon’s Growth

Here is why you should listen to the full episode:

Learn why your energy is important in your Salon
Understand the impact of your energy
Know how to re-energise your Salon

Salon Mastery

Achieve Salon Growth without being overwhelmed or overworking – it is possible!

Apply Now to Salon Mastery Coaching now.

Resources

CLICK HERE Join over 6,000 industry experts and Salon Owners in my Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook group.

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How I Grew My Salon in a Recession

Larissa Macleman — Sun, 07 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0000

“I’m only just breaking even week-to-week!”

It feels like every Salon Owner is either struggling to keep their doors open or has already closed them! But let me tell you something… this recession does not mean the end of your Salon, in fact, you Salon can and will grow. You just need to learn how to work smarter, not harder!

I know I did! Working smarter meant that I grew my Salon by 20% in the 2008 recession.

I recently shared the exact strategies you need to know to grow your Salon, your team and your profit in a cost of living crisis during our Salon Mastery Sales Leadership Intensive event.

It’s time to stop blaming the economy and start leading your Salon to success!

In today’s episode of the Salon Owners Collective Podcast, I’m giving you a sneak peek into our Intensive event.

Here is How I Grew My Salon in a Recession.

Here is why you should listen to the full episode:

Learn why you need to stop blaming the economy
Understand the strategies you need to know in order to grow your Salon
Know how to work smarter not harder

Salon Mastery

Achieve Salon Growth without being overwhelmed or overworking – it is possible!

Apply Now to Salon Mastery Coaching now.

Resources

CLICK HERE Join over 6,000 industry experts and Salon Owners in my Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook group.

GUIDE: How to Find a Motivating Manager

Click HERE to download (you’ll go via Messenger first)

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How to Master the Salon Sprint

Larissa Macleman — Sun, 23 Jun 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Have you ever tried sprinting on a treadmill?

Now, not just any treadmill… one where you’re sprinting but can’t slow down or stop? I know what you’re thinking,”Larissa, there’s no way that is happening”. But, the truth is, whilst you may not be physically sprinting on a treadmill non-stop, there’s another treadmill you’re sprinting on right now. The treadmill of a Salon Owner!

I’m talking long hours, seven days a week, struggling to fit in time with your family (let alone your friends) and you haven’t had ‘me’ time in what feels like forever! It’s exhausting, just like running on a treadmill.

Running yourself to exhaustion can lead you to feel constantly tired and unmotivated. The treadmill of a Salon Owner can have a serious impact on your Mental Fitness if you’re not slowing down every now and then.

I wanted to share with you the key to managing your Mental Fitness so that you can be a better mum, wife, friend and Salon Owner.

In today’s episode, I’m chatting to Natalie Tua from The Strengths Shed about How to Master the Salon Sprint.

Here is why you should listen to the full episode:

Learn the meaning of Mental Fitness
Understand why it’s important to check in with your Mental Fitness
Know how to destress and mater the Salon sprint.

Salon Mastery

Achieve Salon Growth without being overwhelmed or overworking – it is possible!

Apply Now to Salon Mastery Coaching now.

Resources

CLICK HERE Join over 6,000 industry experts and Salon Owners in my Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook group.

Connect with Natalie

Website: https://www.thestrengthsshed.co.nz

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-tua-68089b8/?originalSubdomain=nz

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How She Grew Her Salon to $1 Million

Larissa Macleman — Sun, 16 Jun 2024 09:00:00 +0000

My Salon just won’t grow…

Have you ever felt stuck in your Salon’s growth? You feel like you’re doing all the right things… you’re hiring rockstar stylists and therapists, you’re posting on social media, you’re hitting KPIs… but the needle just won’t move? So you begin to feel lost and not sure what to do next because you’re doing everything ‘right’, it’s just not working!

A Salon Owner recently said to me “Larissa, I thought I knew how to grow my business but since covid… I’ve been stuck at $500k! How do I grow?”. But, it’s important to remember that what got you her, won’t get you to where you want to be!

It’s time to go back to basics and get some reps in! Sometimes, a little more practice in nailing the basics is what you need to push you and your Salon on the right path to becoming a $1 Million+ Salon.

In today’s episode of the Salon Owners Collective Podcast, I’m chatting with Salon Mastery The Boardroom Coach, Joel, about what it takes to grow your Salon to $1 Million.

Here is How She Grew Her Salon to $1 Million.

Here is why you should listen to the full episode:

Learn why your business isn’t growing
Understand why it’s important to nail the basics
Know when you can lead your team to success!

This episode of the Salon Owners Collective Podcast is sponsored by Shortcuts, your leading Salon Software provider. Click the link below to learn Shortcuts 3 Magic Numbers to boost your revenue!

Tell Me How to boost my revenue now!

Salon Mastery

Achieve Salon Growth without being overwhelmed or overworking – it is possible!

Apply Now to Salon Mastery Coaching now.

Resources

CLICK HERE Join over 6,000 industry experts and Salon Owners in my Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook group.

Connect with Joel

Joel’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joelbouzaid/

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Salon Manager Mastery: Empowering Managers and Liberating Owners

Larissa Macleman — Fri, 31 May 2024 09:00:00 +0000

“I need a Salon Manager!”

Realising it’s time to hire a Salon Manager is exciting, right? Your team and your business are growing and you can start to transition into the role of Salon CEO. But, the idea of a new Manager brings many unanswered questions that make the whole recruitment process seem overwhelming!

Is my team even big enough for a Manager?

Where do I even find a Manager?

Jemima has been with me for years… should she be my Manager? Or should I post an ad?

It’s time to find a Motivating Manager who will help support you in leading your Salon to success!

In today’s episode of the Salon Owners Collective Podcast, I’m answering all your Manager-related questions and sharing three key ways to find a Motivating Manager.

Here is Salon Manager Mastery: Empowering Managers and Liberating Owners.

Here is why you should listen to the full episode:

Learn when it’s time to hire a Manager
Understand how to find the right Manager for your Salon
Know how to lead your Manager to success

Salon Mastery

Achieve Salon Growth without being overwhelmed or overworking – it is possible!

Apply Now to Salon Mastery Coaching now.

Resources

CLICK HERE Join over 6,000 industry experts and Salon Owners in my Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook group.

GUIDE: How to Find a Motivating Manager

Click HERE to download (you’ll go via Messenger first)

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How to Recover From Burnout

Larissa Macleman — Thu, 23 May 2024 09:00:00 +0000

What is your WHY?

As Salon Owners, we wear many hats; we’re managing our team, growing our business, serving clients, looking at spreadsheets and talking to your accountant and… wearing all of those hats, can start to feel overwhelming. Time with your family seems like a distant memory when all you do is work.

But, when you get stuck in a bubble of working in and on your business… literally dreaming about spreadsheets… you can start to lose your passion. Without a passion for what you do, working on your business can feel like a chore. It can become draining and you start to think… is this worth it?

This is why you need to remember your WHY!

When you feel like giving up, remembering your WHY can give you the motivation to keep going… even for 10+ more years. Remembering your WHY will help you feel energised and passionate about your business.

In today’s episode, I’m chatting to Sonia, who after 15 years of running a successful Salon… suffered from burnout. Sonia is going to be sharing her top tips and tricks for remembering your WHY. Here is How to Recover From Burnout.

Here is why you should listen to the full episode:

Learn how to recover from burnout
Understand why it’s important to remember your WHY
Know key strategies to help you rediscover your passion

Salon Mastery

Achieve Salon Growth without being overwhelmed or overworking – it is possible!

Apply Now to Salon Mastery Coaching now.

Resources

CLICK HERE Join over 6,000 industry experts and Salon Owners in my Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook group.

Connect with Sonia

Website: https://soniamagniercoaching.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soniamagniercoaching/

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My Manager Took My Job

Larissa Macleman — Sun, 12 May 2024 09:00:00 +0000

My Salon can’t push forward without me…

You know that feeling where you’re the Salon Owner but you’re also the biggest earner and a mother and a partner and you’re just doing all the things… you feel stuck. You want to grow your business but you can’t because you never have time to do anything outside of daily operations. It’s a cycle that can be hard to break.

A Salon Owner asked me how can my team and business push forward without me?’ and I thought it would be the perfect question to answer here on the podcast. You don’t need to feel stuck forever… you might just need a manager!

It’s time to get off the floor, bring in a manager and let your team and Salon grow without you! I promise you, it’ll be the best thing you ever do.

In today’s episode of the Salon Owners Collective Podcast, I’m chatting with Salon Mastery The Boardroom Coach, Joel, about why letting my manager take my job was the best thing I ever did… and how it can actually grow your business!

Here is My Manager Took My Job.

Here is why you should listen to the full episode:

Learn the stages of growing your business
Understand why it’s important to have a manager
Know how to let your manager, take your job!

Salon Mastery

Achieve Salon Growth without being overwhelmed or overworking – it is possible!

Apply Now to Salon Mastery Coaching now.

Resources

CLICK HERE Join over 6,000 industry experts and Salon Owners in my Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook group.

EVENT: Salon Manager Mastery: Elevating Managers and Liberating Salon Owners

Wednesday, May 22nd. 1.30PM NZT

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Connect with Joel

Joel’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joelbouzaid/

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How Hormones Impact Salon Success

Larissa Macleman — Mon, 06 May 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Life is over at 30…

It can feel like that sometimes, right? You’re suddenly struggling with mood swings, changes to your metabolism, a lack of energy, feeling less productive and unable to focus… it’s tough. But it doesn’t need to feel like that, in fact, knowing this one thing can actually help you regain control of your life and your Salon… let’s talk about hormones!

Life doesn’t need to be over at 35… it’s just beginning! There may just be a few adjustments you need to make to your life. Hormones are part of who we are but they shouldn’t get in the way of you and your Salon’s success!

Hormones aren’t a topic that should be avoided because the changes to hormones are something we all experience (men and women!). It’s time we start welcoming conversations about our health and hormones so we can become better Salon Owners.

I wanted to share with you the key to navigating changes in your hormones to help you feel sharp and energised.

In today’s episode, I’m chatting to Anastasia Bennett from Life Hack Coaching to talk about How Hormones Impact Salon Success.

Here is why you should listen to the full episode:

Learn how your hormones change in your 30s
Understand why it’s important to recognise hormonal changes
Know how to manage hormonal changes so you can be a successful Salon Owner

This episode of the Salon Owners Collective Podcast is sponsored by Shortcuts, your leading Salon Software provider. Click the link below to learn Shortcuts 3 Magic Numbers to boost your revenue!

Tell Me How to boost my revenue now!

Salon Mastery

Achieve Salon Growth without being overwhelmed or overworking – it is possible!

Apply Now to Salon Mastery Coaching now.

Resources

CLICK HERE Join over 6,000 industry experts and Salon Owners in my Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook group.

Connect with Anastasia

Website: https://www.lifehackcoaching.co.nz/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Lifehackcoaching22/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perimenopause_health_coach/

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How to Beat the Hiring Crisis

Larissa Macleman — Sun, 28 Apr 2024 09:00:00 +0000

You recruit average, you get average!

That makes sense, right? But as an industry, we still post the same ‘We’re Hiring’ ad and hope that our next rockstar stylist or therapist is going to see it and walk through the door! But, we’re always surprised when nobody ever responds and we immediately jump to the idea of ‘we’re in a hiring crisis!’.

But what if I told you that this isn’t entirely true… Salon Owners are growing their teams, some are even getting 50+ applicants per job ad! You just need to ELEVATE the way you recruit. Times have changed and saying ‘We’re Hiring’ isn’t enough anymore to recruit Gen Z and beyond…

You need to be shouting from the rooftops that you’re looking for your next rockstar! Because if you don’t, who will?

In today’s episode on the Salon Owners Collective Podcast, I’m sharing with you a LIVE Event I hosted in my Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook group… here is, How to Beat the Hiring Crisis.

Here is why you should listen to the full episode:

Learn how to recruit in a hiring crisis
Understand why your job ads aren’t working
Know how to share your vibe and tribe

Salon Mastery

Achieve Salon Growth without being overwhelmed or overworking – it is possible!

Apply Now to Salon Mastery Coaching now.

Resources

CLICK HERE Join over 6,000 industry experts and Salon Owners in my Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook group.

GUIDE: There Are No Stylists… And What To Do About It

https://bit.ly/NoStylists-IMAT-SOC

(you’ll go via Messenger first)

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From Chaos to Clarity: Stress Relief for Salon CEOs

Larissa Macleman — Thu, 11 Apr 2024 22:17:00 +0000

I want to give up…

How many times have you felt this as a Salon Owner? It’s actually more common than you think… but most of the time it’s got nothing to do with the Salon but our personal lives!

When you run a Salon, it feels like it takes over your life… 24/7. But sometimes, stress, without even realising can come from your personal life when you don’t have a healthy work/life balance.

I remember when one of my Owners in our Salon Mastery Program said this to me, and although she had made huge improvements in her Salon, that wasn’t reflected in her personal life. She was so overwhelmed and exhausted.

I wanted to share with you some tools to help gain clarity in your life… and relieve stress!

In today’s episode, I’m chatting to Mridu Parikh, a Productivity Coach behind Life Is Organise on how to go From Chaos to Clarity: Stress Relief for Salon CEOs.

Here is why you should listen to the full episode:

Learn the importance of healthy work/life balance
Understand why it’s important to take time for yourself
Know the secret to regaining clarity in your life

Salon Mastery

Achieve Salon Growth without being overwhelmed or overworking – it is possible!

Apply Now to Salon Mastery Coaching now.

Resources

CLICK HERE Join over 6,000 industry experts and Salon Owners in my Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook group.

Resources Mentioned

10x Is Easier Than 2x: https://www.amazon.com.au/10x-Easier-Than-World-Class-Entrepreneurs/dp/140196995X

Connect with Mridu

Mridu’s Website: https://lifeisorganized.com/resources/

Mridu’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeisorganized/

Mridu’s Podcast: https://lifeisorganized.com/podcast/

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Where Do I Find a Manager?

Larissa Macleman — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 23:10:00 +0000

I need a new Manager! Where do I find one? Should I promote internally or post an ad… what do I do?!

Hiring a new manager can feel stressful… you have a couple of rockstars in your team who want to be a Manager but aren’t ready or the right fit, so you have to create and post a job ad which can feel like a whole daunting task in itself. And you still haven’t even decided what exactly your new Manager would do…

Well, good news… you’ve realised that your Salon is growing and NEEDS a Manager which is a WIN.

But although you have recognised you need a Manager, a lot of Salon Owners aren’t clear on what a Manager would even do… let alone what attributes make a good manager.

But… it doesn’t need to be a super stressful and daunting process.

In today’s episode, I chat with our Motivating Managers Program Coach, Greta Veint about what attributes make a good Manager and how YOU can get ready for a Manager in ‘Where Do I Find a Manager?’.

Here is why you should listen to the full episode:

Know where to find a Motivating Manager
Learn the attributes all Managers should have
Understand how YOU can get ready for your new Manager

Salon Mastery

Achieve Salon Growth without being overwhelmed or overworking – it is possible!

Apply Now to Salon Mastery Coaching now.

Resources

CLICK HERE Join over 6,000 industry experts and Salon Owners in my Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook group.

5 Meetings that Rule Them All – Podcast Episode

Connect with Greta

Greta’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greta_veint/

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The Canva Effect: How to Create Scroll-Stopping Social Media Posts

Larissa Macleman — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 22:52:00 +0000

Stop posting photos to your Instagram!

I don’t mean it literally but how many other Salon Owners do you think are posting pictures of blonde balyage and lash lifts? Now, do you think clients can tell the difference between if it’s Susan or Jemima’s client in the photo?

Trust me, as beautiful as all of your posts are… potential clients need a little help recognising your work. This is where Canva comes in!

I know you’ve probably used Canva before, but do you think you’re using it effectively? I mean to the point where you’re creating Scroll-Stopping content that actually converts followers into ‘bums-in-seats’ clients!

I want to share with you a few features as well as some Canva tips and tricks that will transform your Social Media!

In today’s episode, I’m chatting to talented Brenda Cadman, a Canva Verified Expert about everything you need to know about The Canva Effect: How to Create Scroll-Stopping Social Media Posts

Here is why you should listen to the full episode:

Know the secret to scroll-stopping posts
Learn game-changings Canva features
Understand why it’s important to have recognisable content

Salon Mastery

Achieve Salon Growth without being overwhelmed or overworking – it is possible!

Apply Now to Salon Mastery Coaching now.

Resources

CLICK HERE Join over 6,000 industry experts and Salon Owners in my Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook group.

Connect with Brenda

Brenda’s Website: https://brendacadman.com/

Brenda’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brendacadman/

Brenda’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BrendaCadman

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How to Beat the 2 Year Team Exit

Larissa Macleman — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 23:32:00 +0000

Creating the $100k Career Roadmap was one of the best things I ever did as a Salon Owner…

When you give your team a path to success, they are motivated to WIN! You’ll be ahead of the dreaded “Can I get a pay rise?” conversations because both you and your team have transparency to know what needs to happen before the conversation can even begin!

When you give your team a roadmap for success, not only can they see the steps they need to take to get a pay rise but they are also more likely to stay in your Salon. Too many ROCKSTAR stylists and therapists leave after 2 years… because they ran out of future in your Salon!

One of my stylists stayed with me for 20 years because she had a roadmap to follow…

Today I am sharing How to Beat the 2 Year Team Exit from my recent LIVE Workshop in the Profitable and Successful Salon Owners Facebook Group

Here is why you should listen to the full episode:

Learn to do’s and don’ts of paying your team
Understand what the $100k Career Roadmap is
Know the 3 ways to motivate your team without paying them more

Salon Mastery

Achieve Salon Growth without being overwhelmed or overworking – it is possible!

Apply Now to Salon Mastery Coaching now.

Resources

CLICK HERE Join over 6,000 industry experts and Salon Owners in my Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook group.

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Leading Through Stories: Showing Up and Inspiring Your Team

Larissa Macleman — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 23:21:00 +0000

Sharing stories with your team could save your Salon thousands of dollars… in fact, it’s saving some companies billions!

You feel like you’re telling your team the same thing over and over again. They don’t listen, they do it wrong and you just don’t trust them. Learning to trust your team can feel like an uphill battle… but it doesn’t have to be.

Leading through storytelling!

Storytelling is one of the most powerful tools we have for teaching and leading a team… and the best part… it’s free! Trust me, sharing stories will not only help you teach your team but also help in leading them.

Today’s episode I’m back with Salon CEO Coach, Joel Bouzaid where we chat about Leading Through Storytelling: Showing Up and Inspiring Your Team.

Here is why you should listen to the full episode:

Learn what your job is as Salon CEO
Understand the power of storytelling
Know the 3 stories that will help you succeed as a leader

Salon Mastery

Achieve Salon Growth without being overwhelmed or overworking – it is possible!

Apply Now to Salon Mastery Coaching now.

Resources

CLICK HERE Join over 6,000 industry experts and Salon Owners in my Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook group.

5 Questions to Ask Your Team – Podcast

5 Questions You NEED to Build a Strong Culture – Guide

Connect with Joel

Joel’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joelbouzaid/

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How Fashion Trends Can Increase Your Salon Revenue

Larissa Macleman — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Peach fuzz, sparkle foils, and packages are a Salon Owners new best friend… sort of!

Every 6 months, retail stores follow the trends of fashion to increase sales and revenue, but for some reason, we don’t do the same in Hair and Beauty. Instead, we push the same services and promotions all year…

Let’s change that!

Following the trends of fashion, whether it be a trending colour, new hairstyle, nail shape, or anything… can increase your revenue – and it doesn’t need to be hard.

Today’s episode I’m chatting to Kristina Russell from Colour Kristina to talk all about How Fashion Trends Can Increase Your Salon Revenue!

Here is why you should listen to the full episode:

Learn where to find the latest trends
Understand how to fit trends into your Salon
Know how to market your latest trend-setting service

Salon Mastery

Achieve Salon Growth without being overwhelmed or overworking – it is possible!

Apply Now to Salon Mastery Coaching now.

Resources

CLICK HERE Join over 6,000 industry experts and Salon Owners in my Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook group.

Connect with Kristina

Website: https://kristinarussell.com.au/courses/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colourkristina/

Podcast: https://kristinarussell.com.au/podcast/

FREE Guide: https://www.kristinarussell.online/stealmyformulas

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3 Reasons Why Your Rockstar Turned into a Bad Apple …

Larissa Macleman — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

It’s time to call the police…

When a Rockstar turns into a Bad Apple, you don’t know what to do. They used to be fully booked and smashing sales but now they’re making all of these mistakes and rolling their eyes… is it time to say goodbye?

Not yet.

You can bring your Bad Apples back to being Rockstars… you just need to know what steps to take and when it’s best to just walk away.

Today’s episode is a sneak peek into my recent LIVE workshop on the Profitable and Successful Salon Owners Facebook group!

I’m sharing with you 3 Reasons Why Your Rockstar Turned into a Bad Apple, what to do about it, when to call the police, and if you should just say goodbye.

Here is why you should listen to the full episode:

Learn WHY Rockstars become Bad Apples
Understand what steps to take to bring them back to Rockstar status
Know when it’s time to say goodbye

Salon Mastery

Achieve Salon Growth without being overwhelmed or overworking – it is possible!

Apply Now to Salon Mastery Coaching now.

Resources

CLICK HERE Join over 6,000 industry experts and Salon Owners in my Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook group.

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Why Your Social Media Strategy Isn’t Working

Larissa Macleman — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Why are you only posting pictures of pretty hair colours or nice nails?

Gone are the days when social media was the window to your Salon. Now, social media is in the building! We use social media for everything, from attracting new clients to attracting new team members but sometimes… it doesn’t work.

But, no matter where you are in the world, social media can be a game changer for your Salon – you just need to know what to say!

Today’s episode of the Salon Owners Collective Podcast is Why Your Social Media Strategy Isn’t Working… where Larissa is joined by Vivienne Johns from The Hairdressers Social Club to share her top tips for nailing your social media.

Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:

Learn the biggest mistake your making with social media
Understand what your followers WANT to see online
Gain industry insight into how to attract clients AND team members

Salon Mastery

Achieve Salon Growth without being overwhelmed or overworking – it is possible!

Apply Now to Salon Mastery Coaching now.

Resources

CLICK HERE Join over 5,500 industry experts and Salon Owners in my Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook group.

Connect with Vivienne Johns

Website: https://www.thehairdresserssocialclub.com/

Vivienne’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehairdresserssocialclub?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

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Does Your Team Actually Trust You?

Larissa Macleman — Thu, 08 Feb 2024 09:00:00 +0000

I think I might explode…

This is a common feeling among Salon Owners when a team member keeps crossing a line – they’ve dropped the ball, keep making mistakes, and no longer have a positive influence on the team.

But, you don’t need to explode, you just need to build trust with your team so that they feel comfortable communicating with you…

Today’s episode is Does Your Team Actually Trust You? with Joel Bouzaid.

Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:

Learn the difference between intent and impact
Understand how to have a conversation with an underperforming team member
Know when critical conversations need to be had

Salon Mastery

Achieve Salon Growth without being overwhelmed or overworking – it is possible!

Apply Now to Salon Mastery Coaching now.

Resources

CLICK HERE Join over 5,500 industry experts and Salon Owners in my Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook group.

Connect with Joel

Joel’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joelbouzaid/

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Connection, Communication & Confidence – What You Need to Know About 2024

Larissa Macleman — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 04:03:00 +0000

Gen Z doesn’t know how to communicate!

Understanding Gen Z in the workplace is one of the things we, as Salon Owners, NEED to know in 2024. When we are aware of emerging challenges and trends, we have the opportunity to learn and take advantage of the changes happening in our industry!

Adapt and adopt the change to get ahead or risk being left behind…

Today’s episode is Connection, Communication & Confidence – What You Need to Know About 2024 with Janine Simons and Mana Dave.

Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:

Learn the ‘must-knows’ for 2024
Understand what it takes to be a successful Salon Owner in 2024
Gain industry insight that will set you up for a year of success

Salon Mastery

Achieve Salon Growth without being overwhelmed or overworking – it is possible!

Apply Now to Salon Mastery Coaching now.

Resources

CLICK HERE Join over 5,500 industry experts and Salon Owners in my Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook group.

Connect with Janine Simons

Website: https://manesalon.co.nz/

Mane Salon: https://www.instagram.com/mane_salon/

Janine’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hairbiz1010/

Connect with Mana Dave

Website: https://www.blazehair.com/welcome

Blaze Hair: https://www.instagram.com/blaze_hair/

Mana’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manadave/

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5 Questions You Need To Ask Your Team

Larissa Macleman — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 09:00:00 +0000

What do you expect from me as your leader?

Trust me, this question is not as scary as it sounds… in fact, asking this question can help transform your team culture! When you ask these types of questions, you’re finding out how your team feels. You may learn what is or isn’t working and what they need from you.

Because you can’t build a WINNING culture when you don’t actually know how your team feels…

Today on the Salon Owners Collective Podcast, we’re giving you exclusive access to one of our Salon Mastery Intensive events from last year where Larissa breaks down the 5 Questions You Need To Ask Your Team!

Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:

Learn the 5 questions you SHOULD be asking your team
Understand how to ask these questions in a way that is positive and constructive
Learn when you should be asking them

Salon Mastery

Achieve Salon Growth without being overwhelmed or overworking – it is possible!

Click here to apply for Salon Mastery Coaching now.

5 Questions You NEED to Build a Strong Culture – Guide

Resources

CLICK HERE Join over 5,500 industry experts and Salon Owners in my Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook group

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How She Got Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable

Larissa Macleman — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Being uncomfortable is what makes successful Salon Owners…

You get used to taking risks, trying new things, having those tough conversations with your team (and clients!) and before you know it, those uncomfortable situations begin to feel… comfortable!

So comfortable that even when friends, family and clients are asking “Aren’t you freaking about opening a Salon in the middle of a pandemic”… you don’t even flinch.

That is what happened to today’s Salon Owners Collective Podcast guest Kelly Manu, the winner of the New Zealand Salon of the Year 2023 award and founder of UNA!

Today’s episode is How She Got Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable

Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:

Learn Kelly’s story to Salon Owner success
Get inspired by the art of getting comfortable with the uncomfortable
Learn how to encourage the next generation of Salon Owners

Salon Mastery

Achieve Salon Growth without being overwhelmed or overworking – it is possible!

Click here to apply for Salon Mastery Coaching now.

Resources

CLICK HERE Join over 5,500 industry experts and Salon Owners in my Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook group.

Connect with Kelly Manu

Website: https://www.una-akl.com/

UNA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/una_akl

Kelly’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellymanu_/

Resources Kelly Mentioned

Circles of Hair: https://www.instagram.com/circlesofhair/

The Salon by Ash Crocker: https://www.instagram.com/thesalonbyashcroker/

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5 Meetings that Rule Them All

Larissa Macleman — Fri, 12 Jan 2024 10:30:00 +0000

We’re too busy, we all work different hours, I’m not sure what to talk about…

These are common feelings Salon Owners have when it comes to meetings. But what if I told you there were 5 different types of meetings you should be incorporating this year?

I know, 5 meetings sounds crazy! But you are not going to spend your life in meetings… if you plan them right. These 5 meetings will save you a lot of stress,

miscommunication and will even help with productivity…

This episode of the Salon Owners Collective podcast is a snippet of Larissa speaking at a Salon Owners Collective Intensive event. So, here are the 5 Meetings that Rule Them All – are you ready to start scheduling meetings?

Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:

Learn the 5 types of meetings you should be having
Find out what to talk about in meetings
Understand the importance of meeting with your team

Salon Mastery

Achieve Salon Growth without being overwhelmed or overworking – it is possible!

Click here to apply for Salon Mastery Coaching now.

Resources

CLICK HERE Join over 5,500 industry experts and Salon Owners in my Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook group

Join Salon Mastery to have access to our Intensive Events: https://bit.ly/ApplySMRiss

Chat with Me: https://bit.ly/ChatWithMeYT

Instagram: https://bit.ly/InstagramSalonOwnersCollective

Facebook: https://bit.ly/FBSalonOwnersCollective

Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/YT-FacebookGroup

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Success, Failure and Starting Over – Lessons of a Salon Owner

Larissa Macleman — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Running a Salon is hard. You’re juggling all of these balls and you feel like you can’t catch a break because if you do, all of the balls will hit the ground! And although there are times when we can add another ball without any problem, sometimes we just need to stop, pick the balls up and start again.

And that’s ok!

It can be scary going from lots of growth with a full appointment book to seeing the numbers and thinking ‘how am I supposed to pay my team’. But, you never know where the next opportunity lies…

Today on The Salon Owners Collective Podcast, Larissa is joined by Kate Jarrett, founder of Hair by Loxy’s to discuss Success, Failure and Starting Over – Lessons of Salon Owner.

Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:

Learn Kate’s top business secret
Get inspired by the growth of a ‘hobby’ to a full empire
Learn how to start over

Salon Mastery

Achieve Salon Growth without being overwhelmed or overworking – it is possible!

Click here to apply for Salon Mastery Coaching now.

Resources

CLICK HERE Join over 5,500 industry experts and Salon Owners in my Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook group.

Connect with Kate Jarrett

Website: https://hairbyloxys.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hairbyloxys

Resources Kate Mentioned

Untamed by Glennon Doyle https://www.amazon.com/Untamed-Glennon-Doyle-Melton/dp/1984801252

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3 Things Salon Owners Should Be Focussed on in 2024

Larissa Macleman — Fri, 29 Dec 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Our team is leaving to go solo, profits are dropping, and we’ve hit the limit with pricing. We heard this a lot in 2023.

But remember, opportunity always comes out of crisis – and we’ve been through a lot as an industry (and the world) over the past few years.

2024 is a new chapter and a new opportunity for us to grow our Salon and make a killing in the industry.

You can have an incredible team, and great clients, get paid well, and do what you love, all whilst not overworking…

Although in this new chapter, a lot is changing, it doesn’t need to be a challenge – it’s an opportunity.

We just need to focus on what we can control.

Today on The Salon Owners Collective Podcast, Larissa chats about the 3 things all Salon Owners should be focussed on in 2024 – you may even join the $1 Million Salon Club (or $2 million, or even $5 million!).

Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode

Get ahead of the New Year rush – get things under control now
Learn my secrets to growing your Salon in 2024
Enter into the New Year with a plan

Salon Mastery

Achieve Salon Growth without being overwhelmed or overworking – it is possible!

Click here to apply for Salon Mastery Coaching now.

Resources

CLICK HERE Join over 5,500 industry experts and Salon Owners in my Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook group.

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The Key to Leadership: Meetings, Power and Difficult Conversations

Larissa Macleman — Fri, 22 Dec 2023 09:00:00 +0000

We want to feel confident as the leader, and know how and when to have those hard conversations whilst also being able to have fun with your team.

But nobody tells you how to do it all, how to be the ‘fun’ boss whilst also being the boss that gets stuff done so wages can be paid and clients are happy – for a lot of Salon Owners, it’s something we just have to learn on the job…

But, it doesn’t have to be that hard.

You can do it all! You can know how to have those conversations we all avoid and have clear meetings with your team whilst also still having fun at the same time.

You just need to act like you’re driving a speed boat, where every conversation, meeting, or book you read can change the path of the boat for the better…

Today on The Salon Owners Collective Podcast, Larissa is joined by Penny Holden. To chat about The Key to Leadership: Meetings, Power and Difficult Conversations

Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:

Learn how to get conscious – in leadership
Look after yourself and your team by having those difficult conversations
Understand the reality of being a human being…

Salon Mastery

Achieve Salon Growth without being overwhelmed or overworking – it is possible!

Click here to apply for Salon Mastery Coaching now.

Resources

CLICK HERE Join over 5,500 industry experts and Salon Owners in my Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook group.

Connect with Penny Holden

Website: https://pennyholden.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pennyholden/

Email: penny@pennyholden.com

Resources Penny Mentioned

The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari: https://www.amazon.com.au/Monk-Who-Sold-His-Ferrari/dp/0062515675

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5 Biggest Lessons of 2023

Larissa Macleman — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Before we jump into 2024 and map out our goals and dreams, let’s take a moment to stop and reflect on what an incredible year 2023 has been!

So it’s only fitting that we reflect on some of the conversations we’ve had over the last year on the Salon Owners Collective Podcast. We’ve done nearly 50 episodes, welcomed over 20 new guests onto the podcast and we’ve delved into some great topics this year.

But amongst all of the amazing conversations and lessons we’ve learnt, 5 stand out from the rest. These are conversations that not only I loved, but you guys really engaged with too.

Today on The Salon Owners Collective Podcast, Larissa reflects on the year with the 5 Biggest Lessons of 2023 – it may even help you plan your goals for 2024!

Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
Reflect on the key learnings of 2023!

Learn about the systems and processes needed to recruit and retain a winning team… and a winning client.
How to pay yourself (what you want and deserve) in 2024!

12 Steps to a Stress-Free Christmas

We know how busy the lead-up to Christmas is for Salon Owners – ordering stock, booking clients and creating a great employee experience, which is why we’ve put together 12 steps to a stress-free Christmas!

Keen to get your hands on it? Simply sign up for our 12 steps to a stress-free Christmas series via our Free Profitable and Successful Salon Owners Facebook group – https://bit.ly/StressFree_Xmas

Salon Mastery

Achieve Salon Growth without being overwhelmed or overworking – it is possible!

Click here to apply for Salon Mastery Coaching now.

Resources

CLICK HERE Join over 5,500 industry experts and Salon Owners in my Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook group.

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3 Ways AI CAN Help Your Salon

Larissa Macleman — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 09:30:00 +0000

Technology can be scary for us to wrap our heads around – it’s always changing, there are a million updates, and it’s just not worth the stress!

But what if I told you that technology, more specifically AI, can actually save us a heck of a lot of time…

As Salon Owners, we often think we’re ‘not a computer guy’ we just want to help people look and feel their best and we do that with our hands (and our scissors and brushes and all the other tools we use).

But AI is one of the most powerful tools we have available to us, and for some reason, our industry is falling behind by not using it!

Today on The Salon Owners Collective Podcast, Larissa is joined by Scott Moon from Salon SOS to discuss 3 Ways AI CAN Help Your Salon. Scott breaks down how WE as non-tech people, can use AI… and actually make Marketing and the way we communicate with our clients a whole lot easier.

Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
Discover that AI isn’t just about robots, it’s also about helping you save time!

Learn 3 ways to incorporate AI into your marketing plan so you can focus on other areas of your business
What mistake Salon Owners are making with how they currently use technology… and how to fix it!

12 Steps to a Stress-Free Christmas

Keen to get your hands on it? Simply sign up for our 12 steps to a stress-free Christmas series via our Free Profitable and Successful Salon Owners Facebook group – https://bit.ly/StressFree_Xmas

Salon Mastery

Achieve Salon Growth without being overwhelmed or overworking – it is possible!

Click here to apply for Salon Mastery Coaching now.

Resources

CLICK HERE Join over 5,500 industry experts and Salon Owners in my Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook group.

Connect with Salon SOS

Website: https://www.salonsos.ca/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/salonoptimisationsolutions/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/salon.s.o.s/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv2H_qPAVTex2cN-QGgYSww/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@salon.s.o.s

Resources Scott Mentioned

AI Training: https://www.salonsos.ca/challenge-page/ai-training-hair-salon

ChatGPT: https://chat.openai.com

Dall/e: https://openai.com/dall-e-2

7 Habits of Highly Effective People: https://www.amazon.com.au/7-Habits-Highly-Effective-People/dp/0743269519

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4 Revenue Building Tactics in 2024

Larissa Macleman — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 09:00:00 +0000

We’re in a recession! Clients aren’t coming in and the team isn’t meeting their targets – we’ve heard this conversation a lot from Salon owners around the world.

But, what if I told you 4 revenue-building tactics for 2024 that can help your Salon beat the recession slump… starting with a winning culture.

The client wins when she gets what she wants, what she needs, and gets things she didn’t even know she needed – and when she wins, she comes back. Our team wins when they’re busy and meeting targets, when they’re winning, we’re also winning – creating a winning culture.

Today on The Salon Owners Collective Podcast, Larissa reveals 4 revenue-building tactics for 2024 to build a winning culture during a recession.

Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:

Plan for profits in 2024
Learn my secrets for a winning culture
Beat the recession slump

12 Steps to a Stress-Free Christmas

We know how busy the lead-up to Christmas is for Salon Owners – ordering stock, booking clients, and creating a great employee experience, which is why we’ve put together 12 steps to a stress-free Christmas!

Keen to get your hands on it? Simply sign up for our 12 steps to a stress-free Christmas series via our Free Profitable and Successful Salon Owners Facebook group – https://bit.ly/StressFree_Xmas

Salon Mastery

Achieve Salon Growth without being overwhelmed or overworking – it is possible!
Salon Mastery is a coaching program that provides you with the tools & support you need to build a profitable & successful Salon. Together we’ll build a 9-part business strategy for your salon with your own dedicated success coach to lead you toward success.

Click here to apply for Salon Mastery Coaching now

Resources

CLICK HERE Join over 5,500 industry experts and Salon Owners in my Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook group.

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The Secret to Increased Engagement, Efficiency and Exceptional Service in Your Salon

Larissa Macleman — Fri, 24 Nov 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Everyone’s talking about Employee Experience – but what does it actually mean?

Not too long ago, employee experience was a little-known concept – but post-pandemic, it has blown up as companies are discovering the untapped value and potential of exceptional employee experience design.

Basically, employee experience refers to the experience that your team members have working for you – what they like about working for you – and what they don’t like or would like to see changed or improved.

And the reason it’s so important is that a great employee experience can improve recruitment, retention, engagement, and even customer service in your Salon.

So, today on The Salon Owners Collective Podcast, Larissa is joined by expert HR consulting company Human Kind – who reveals the 7 principles of Employee Experience and how an exceptional employee experience design can bring value to your Salon.

Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:

Discover the true meaning of an employee experience and how it can bring value to your business
Learn the 7 principles necessary to design a great employee experience in your Salon
Get started with the 4 steps to designing an employee experience for your Salon.

12 Steps to a Stress-Free Christmas

Keen to get your hands on it? Simply sign up for our 12 steps to a stress-free Christmas series via our Free Profitable and Successful Salon Owners Facebook group – https://bit.ly/StressFree_Xmas

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Cash in on Christmas – How to Make More During The Silly Season

Larissa Macleman — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Did you know that people spend on average 30% more during the Christmas season? The psychology around Christmas spending is interesting, but the important thing to know is that people want to spend – they spend on their loved ones and they spend on themselves.

So how do we make sure they spend in our Salons? How do we make sure we can have our piece of the pie – and eat it too?

Today on the podcast I’m going to reveal 2 ways that you can cash in on Christmas – and maximise sales in your salon WITHOUT squeezing in any extra clients.

Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:

Learn the number 1 mistake salon Owners make during the silly season
Find out the trick to selling gift vouchers in your Salon
Discover the secret of slowing down – to speed up.

Let’s chat…

I’d like to chat with you a bit more about your business and how I may be able to help you. Just click here to jump over into Messenger & chat!

Salon Mastery

Achieve Salon Growth without overwhelm or overworking – it is possible!

Salon Mastery is a coaching program that provides you with the tools & support you need to build a profitable & successful Salon. No more winging it!

Together we’ll build a 9-part business strategy for your salon with your own dedicated success coach to lead you toward Success. The Salon Mastery HUB delivers Strategies, Done-For-You, Masterclasses, workshops & more. Live Salon-Growth Workshops with Industry Experts & Coaches Access to a close-knit community of Salon Owners so you never feel alone

Click here to apply for Salon Mastery Coaching now.

Resources:

Join over 5,500 industry experts and Salon Owners in my Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook group.

– Inside, you’ll get access to exclusive strategies and done-for-you templates that I don’t share anywhere else. And you can ask me and all of the other Salon Mastery Success Coaches your burning salon business question! Plus, you’ll gain an amazing community of supportive and like-minded salon owners who really understand you, and want you to succeed as much as I do

CLICK HERE to join

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How to Optimise Your Appointment Book This Christmas (Without Burning Out Your Team)

Larissa Macleman — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 09:00:00 +0000

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, and the pressure to squeeze in just one more client.

You know you should be optimising on the gold rush that is the silly season and making hay while the sun shines – but you also need to protect the well-being of your team and make sure they’re still standing by the time you finally shut the doors on Christmas Eve.

It’s enough to make you want to pull your hair out – if not question whether all of this is even worth it!

But it doesn’t have to be like that. Today on the Podcast Larissa reveals 8 strategies to help you optimise your appointment book during the silly season – without burning out your team.

Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:

Find out the 3 signs (Salon Owners often miss) that your team culture needs attention
Discover the secret to banishing low morale, bad attitudes and unmotivated team members.
Learn the 3 steps to building an empowered, exceptional, and intentional team culture

Let’s chat…

I’d like to chat with you a bit more about your business and how I may be able to help you. Just click here to jump over into Messenger & chat!

Salon Mastery

Achieve Salon Growth without being overwhelmed or overworking – it is possible!

Salon Mastery is a coaching program that provides you with the tools & support you need to build a profitable & successful Salon. No more winging it!

Click here to apply for Salon Mastery Coaching now.

Resources:

Join over 5,500 industry experts and Salon Owners in my Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook group.

CLICK HERE to join

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How to Handle Bad Days Like a Bad B*tch

Larissa Macleman — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 09:00:00 +0000

As a business owner do you ever have bad days, but feel like you can’t let anyone know – you’ve just got to soldier through because you’re not just a busisness owner, are you?

You’re a boss, a mother, a partner – people are counting on you to have your shit together.

Often in the business world, we celebrate positivity, success and productivity so much that its easy to feel like other people don’t have bad days.

But i’m here to tell you that they do – we all do – we all have bad days and actually, the more we suppress our stress and pretend like bad days don’t happen the worse it gets.

Today on the podcast I’m joined by passionate, women’s empowerment podcaster, Mihi Sorensen.

Self-proclaimed, Mihi is “obsessed with personal growth” (girl, same!) and empowering women to be their best selves and live their best lives, by starting a conversation about all things that impact women, including..

How to handle bad days (like a bad b*tch.)

Today we’re dismantling the “tabboo” of bad days – because they do happen, and they will happen – and we CAN get through them WITHOUT suppressing them and pretending they didn’t happen.

Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:

Challenge your instinct to suppress your bad days
Discover the 2 steps to handling bad days
Find out how to turn a bad day into a growth tool by confronting it – like a bad bitch.

Let’s chat…

I’d like to chat with you a bit more about your business and how I may be able to help you. Just click here to jump over into Messenger & chat!

Resources:

CLICK HERE to join the Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook Group

CLICK HERE for Mihi’s Podcast – Empower with Mihi

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The Selfish Salon Owner? Why Prioritizing Yourself is Essential to Success

Larissa Macleman — Sun, 04 Jun 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Tired of feeling like you’re working so hard on your Salon business… with little to no reward?

You’re constantly hustling, but you never feel satisfied.

Maybe you spend every waking moment thinking about your Salon, and how to “make things better”. You’re always looking towards the next goalpost, but not actually enjoying the present moment. Who’s guilty?

If you’re feeling burned out with your business, and life, then you need something to steer you in the right direction.

Think of it as some essential self-care, a time to think about YOU and put actions into place to bring you more happiness in your life… rather than burnout.

Because a lot of owners mistake the mistake of putting themselves last… and I don’t want that for you.

In this episode, I want to introduce you to Jenna Free. Jenna is a therapist for entrepreneurs like yourself. Jenna and I discuss how to find happiness in your business that doesn’t require you to work more hours in the salon or hire new team members. How to find happiness that actually starts from within YOU.

Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:

Discover the secret to overcoming burnout as a Salon Owner
Real-life therapist advice for achieving success without burning yourself out.
Is it normal to think about your business 24/7?

The Salon Profit Bootcamp

CLICK HERE to get started

Let’s chat…

I’d like to chat with you a bit more about your business and how I may be able to help you. Just click here to jump over into messenger & chat!

Resources:

CLICK HERE to join the Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook Group

CLICK HERE to follow Jenna on Instagram

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3 Simple Strategies to Make More in Your Salon

Larissa Macleman — Fri, 26 May 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Salon Owners have many tasks & responsibilities that rely on them to ensure their Salon runs smoothly.

Between hiring and managing their team, putting out fires and team dramas, paying bills, managing stock, knowing their clientele, and sales & marketing…the list goes on and on.

They are masters of juggling a million different hats on a good day!

But I believe that the ONE purpose which sits at the root of everything Salon Owners do is spending their time focusing on Income Generating Activities – or what I call IGAs.

Every time a client walks into the Salon, there is an additional income-generating opportunity and all it takes is a small investment of the owner’s time.

Keep listening to discover the 3 most important IGAs that will not only drive new clients to the Salon but will ensure the current clients continue to spend more on each visit.

Think of it as your lottery ticket to running a successful, growing Salon.

Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:

Discover how to futureproof your Salon through easy-to-implement marketing strategies
How to upskill your team so they upgrade successfully every time
Why a consultation will increase your client’s average spend

The Salon Profit Bootcamp

CLICK HERE to get started

Let’s chat…

I’d like to chat with you a bit more about your business and how I may be able to help you. Just click here to jump over into messenger & chat!

Resources:

CLICK HERE to join the Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook Group

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Salon Stories: Surviving the Ups and Downs of Business Ownership

Larissa Macleman — Mon, 15 May 2023 13:00:00 +0000

When you own a business, it often feels like nobody else understands what it’s like.

Our friends might wonder why we don’t just get a ‘normal’ job and avoid all the hard work and staff drama.

Dealing with inconsistent employees, staff dramas, client complaints, and misbehaving teams can make us question ourselves, right?

We might think it’s hard to find good people, and we can easily start blaming ourselves… what are we doing wrong?
However, it’s a mistake to believe that having a great team and running a successful business will mean that dramas and horror stories don’t happen.

They’re simply part of the territory when employing humans.

But what you can do, is put simple strategies into place that will help you deal with team dramas when they come up, and minimise them going forward.

So… I wanted to change things up a bit for this episode and share some of my own Salon drama stories.

As someone who regularly coaches Salon Owners like you, offering support, advice, and proven strategies to improve their businesses, I’ve walked a mile in your shoes.

And let me tell you, those shoes have some stories—some hilarious, some horrifying.

Horror stories like these can happen to everyone at some point…

But what I will share are my solutions to minimise the horror stories!

Reasons why you should listen to the full episode:

Hear my horror stories from my Salon days and the lessons learned
My key strategies for dealing with Team Dramas (the expected & unexpected)

Salon Business Plan

CLICK HERE to grab a copy of our Business Plan

Let’s chat…

I’d like to chat with you a bit more about your business and how I may be able to help you. Just click here to jump over into messenger & chat!

Resources:

CLICK HERE to join the Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook Group

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From 60+ Hour Weeks to More Freedom: The Power of Salon Systems

Larissa Macleman — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Want to know the reason you spend ALL of your waking hours getting caught up in the day-to-day running of your business?

The REAL reason you’re working 60+ hour weeks but never ticking anything off your to-do list?

It’s because you’re missing 1 simple, yet completely vital thing.

Solid Systems & Processes.

Creating & implementing these inside of your business will GROW your business without you having to work any more hours…you’ll actually work fewer hours in the Salon and get better results!

But this can be scary, right? As the Salon Owner, you often feel like if you aren’t ‘there’ in Salon 24/7 running things, then you’re going to lose the connection with your clients, and your team won’t do it as well as you can…

And so you allow your business to be centred around you, to ‘need’ you 24/7.

Stop right there!

This mindset is not sustainable and with it, your business will never grow… you are actually making life & business harder for yourself.

That’s why I want to introduce you to Kailah Lee, Award Winning Bridal Hairstylist & Salon Mentor.

Here are three things you will learn in this episode:

The mindset shift for Salon Owners in implementing systems that will benefit not just yourself, but your team.
Catching yourself out when you’re starting to listen to your inner critic
How to build a salon package your client f*cking loves (and comes back every time)

Let’s chat…

I’d like to chat with you a bit more about your business and how I may be able to help you. Just click here to jump over into Messenger & chat!

Salon Business Plan

CLICK HERE to grab a copy of our Business Plan & Masterclass

Resources:

CLICK HERE to join the Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook Group

CLICK HERE to check out Kailah’s Instagram

CLICK HERE to check out Kailah’s Business, The Bridal Hairstylist Academy

CLICK HERE to listen to “Blue Ocean Strategy” book

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Achieving a Work/Life Balance Without Sacrificing Income

Larissa Macleman — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 09:00:00 +0000

For many Salon Owners, running a Salon is like having a baby that constantly needs feeding and nurturing.

But how great would it be to have a solution to keeping your business alive, without it being centred all around YOU?! Without YOU being the one that has to ‘nurse it’, ‘watch it’ and ‘be there’ 24/7.

Something that you knew could (sustainably) allow you to go from working 40 hours a week on the floor to actually spending more time with your family.

Like, genuinely have time for the things you love outside your business..

But what happens is that Salon Owners, especially women, feel this guilt and pull towards ‘doing it all’ and ‘juggling it all.’

It’s a vicious cycle, that I know all too well.

So, instead, I want to show you how you can continue to grow your business, WITHOUT being the one that is constantly doing it all…because it’s not sustainable.

I want to introduce you to Carrie Flynn, owner of Virtual Simplicity, a marketing growth company, with a focus on not just marketing strategies, but actually scaling your business without the overwhelm.

Because let’s be honest, you don’t need to add anything more to your plate! In this episode discover how to set yourself boundaries in your business, how to remove the guilt when it comes to business ownership & the art of delegation…

Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:

Is it possible to grow your business without overwhelm?
What does it mean to scale your business?
Setting boundaries in your business without the guilt

Salon Business Plan

CLICK HERE to grab a copy of our Business Plan & Masterclass

Let’s chat…

I’d like to chat with you a bit more about your business and how I may be able to help you. Just click here to jump over into messenger & chat!

Resources:

CLICK HERE to join the Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook Group

CLICK HERE to follow Carrie on Instagram

CLICK HERE to check out Carrie’s Business “Virtual Simplicity”

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The Best Advice for Salon Owners With Low-Performing Teams

Larissa Macleman — Mon, 27 Mar 2023 09:00:00 +0000

In every Salon, even your best-performing team member can go rogue from time to time.

As a result, keeping your team motivated and their sales up feels like a full-time job!

You wish that:

Every team member was hitting their target consistently
Every team member was motivated by the KPIs you set
Every team member cared about the salon’s growth as much as you do

But sometimes, when they’re hanging out in the back room, chatting, or on their phone, it feels like a losing battle…

In my experience, building a high-performing salon team is like building a high-performing sports team… they need regular coaching in order to consistently perform.

But the problem is, you don’t know where to start with this! Right?!

Where will you find the time, and how will you know what to say, or do, in order to coach them to perform at a consistently high level?

In this episode, I want to share with you the Salon Mastery 3-step strategy for successfully coaching your team to reach their sales targets.

This gold-nugget strategy is a snippet from our Salon Mastery Coaching Call, with myself, and my amazing success coach, Amy.

Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:

Discover the real reason your team aren’t hitting their targets every week
How to ensure your team stays motivated to reach their KPIs and goals
Build a winning team culture inside of your Salon that your team want to be apart of

Salon Business Plan

CLICK HERE to grab a copy of our Business Plan & Masterclass

Let’s chat…

I’d like to chat with you a bit more about your business and how I may be able to help you. Just click here to jump over into messenger & chat!

Resources:

CLICK HERE to join the Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook Group

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Are You Earning Less Than Your Employees?

Larissa Macleman — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Answer this.

Is your Salon profitable?

Too often, I hear Salon Owners answer this question with a ‘no’.

Either you are paying your team first and not paying yourself enough, or WORSE not paying yourself at all…OR you are paying yourself a good wage, but your business isn’t profitable.

And this becomes stressful, right? Because you’re living week to week, always worrying about the business bringing in money. But this isn’t sustainable! If you simply wait for the profit to come, it never will.=

So this is a mistake I don’t want you to make.

Because if you don’t prioritise your profit, there will never be enough left over, so you’ll always be chasing money…

You need to make intentional decisions that will make your business profitable…you have to put yourself and your business first.

That’s why I’m going to share with you 3 game-changing steps to manage your Salon’s profit. They will ensure you…

Pay your bills & team on time without worrying about it every time it comes around
Get paid your worth so you can live the life you always wanted
Make enough to grow your Salon

It’s time you stop waiting for your business to make money, and instead, have a proven strategy that will grow your Salon into a successful business.

Because trust me, it is possible.

Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:

Discover how to pay your bills & team on time without worrying about it every time it comes around
Get paid your worth so you can live the life you always wanted
Make enough to grow your Salon

9 Part Plan

CLICK HERE to get access to the 9-part plan to Salon success

Let’s chat…

I’d like to chat with you a bit more about your business and how I may be able to help you. Just click here to jump over into messenger & chat!

CLICK HERE to join the Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook Group

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The 3 Systems & Processes Every Salon Owner Needs to Set Them Free

Larissa Macleman — Thu, 02 Feb 2023 09:00:00 +0000

You opened your own Salon so that you could follow your own rules, right?

To create a life for yourself that allowed you to have freedom and security within your business so that you could do all the things that you wanted to:

Make it to your kids’ sports games, work the hours you want to, spend time with your family & friends, build a career that you are passionate about…

But how can you have freedom as a Salon CEO if YOU are the only thing that is holding the Salon together? Like without you, the Salon falls apart.

And this isn’t what you want. You don’t want to feel like you have a ball and chain tied around your ankles! You wish that you had your Salon running without you being at the centre of it.

If this is you, then trust me when I say this…. systems and processes will set you free. So, in order to finally feel like you can confidently step away from your salon without worrying everything will go up in flames… then you need my 3 step secret to creating systems & processes in your business that will set you free. .

Nobody does this better than my good friend, Janine Simons, a living, breathing example of what freedom as a Salon CEO looks like.

Janine is a powerhouse when it comes to running a reputable Salon, and building an amazing, fun team culture, with loyal clients….whilst she is jet-setting around the country as a Hair Educator & business entrepreneur.

It is possible to have your cake and eat it too!

If you want to hear our strategies our how to create more freedom in your business & no longer spend every hour in the Salon, let’s dive in!

Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:

Finally discover the missing puzzle piece in your Salon so that you can walk away (for a day… or 5)
Learn my 3 step secret to creating systems & processes in your business that will set you free.
Set your team up for success with this Salon Mastery Strategy Step and they will feel confident and prepared to serve clients, make money, and contribute to the salon’s growth… without calling for your help every 5 minutes.

9 Part Plan

CLICK HERE to get access to the 9-part plan to Salon success

Let’s chat…

I’d like to chat with you a bit more about your business and how I may be able to help you. Just click here to jump over into messenger & chat!

Resources:

CLICK HERE to join the Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook Group

CLICK HERE to follow Janine Simons

CLICK HERE to listen to the book Radical Condor

CLICK HERE to listen to Atomic Habits

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When to Give Your Team A Payrise (& When Not To)

Larissa Macleman — Sun, 29 Jan 2023 09:00:00 +0000

That awkward conversation…

You know the one, where the ONE team member, who hasn’t been hitting their sales targets, comes up to you and asks for a pay rise.

It can feel like a child throwing a tantrum in a candy store, you’ll give them the sweets just to keep them quiet because let’s face it, it’s easier and less “work” in the short term.

But this actually becomes a vicious cycle that I don’t want you getting into.

Instead, what you need is a system that recognizes success, celebrates and rewards those that are smashing their targets, and gives you confidence about when to give a payrise and when not to.

This is a system that we, at Salon Owners Collective, call “Do I Get a Payrise” (DIGAPR), a step-by-step progression plan for all of your employees that is exclusive to the Salon Mastery Coaching Program… where your team can see a clear career roadmap, and the next steps they need to take in order to earn a pay rise(without bugging you about it when they don’t actually deserve it!).

I can’t wait to share it with you, let’s get into it!

Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:

Get an insight into my Salon Mastery Coaching Program
Learn our Do I Get a Payrise step-by-step progression plan
How to avoid team tantrums & awkward conversations…

9 Part Plan

CLICK HERE to get access to the 9-part plan to Salon success

Let’s chat…

I’d like to chat with you a bit more about your business and how I may be able to help you. Just click here to jump over into messenger & chat!

Resources:

CLICK HERE to join the Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook Group

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Your 9 Part Plan: Grow Your Salon Without Losing Freedom & Sanity

Larissa Macleman — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 09:00:00 +0000

The path to Salon success is not a straight one.

Take it from me.

Business is not a one-size fits all approach. Nobody gives you a handbook on how to grow your Salon overnight.

This means Salon Owners often end up winging it on their journey to success…throwing sh*t at the wall and seeing what sticks.

But when it comes to having confidence that the things you spend time on will work…and not wasting time implementing things that don’t move the business forward…

WINGING it can be a mistake. Who’s guilty?

I know I have been from time to time!

But if you keep doing this, it could be detrimental to your success…

Because you’ve reached a point where you’re desperately trying to grow, to increase sales, attract new team members, increase new client rates, and grow profit…

But you’ve flatlined… or worse… maybe even dipped down.

You’re working longer hours than ever but not seeing any results. So instead, what you need is a proven plan to guide you in the right direction. To plan what your next move will be so you can grow your business successfully… without all the road bumps.

So, in this episode, I share a sneak peek into my 9-part proven plan that every Salon Owner needs to nail in order to run a high-functioning, profitable and successful salon.

There is so much to share so let’s press play and uncover strategies you didn’t know you were missing….

Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:

Get an exclusive sneak peek at my proven 9-Part plan for Salon Success
Learn what every Salon owner needs to focus on in order to become profitable
Discover how to have confidence in what you need to work on, and what to do to grow.

9 Part Plan

CLICK HERE to get access to the 9-part plan to Salon success

Let’s chat…

I’d like to chat with you a bit more about your business and how I may be able to help you. Just click here to jump over into messenger & chat!

Resources:

CLICK HERE to join the Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook Group

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Not “Just a Hairdresser” – Beating the Odds to Reach Salon Mastery

Larissa Macleman — Sun, 18 Dec 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Business Ownership can be lonely…and the reality is that your business can feel like it’s your entire life. Without it, who would you be?

You spend more hours in the day in your business than you see your partner, family, or friends. And whilst this is never the intention, you feel it’s just what has to happen to ensure everything gets done; putting out the team fires, the admin jobs, rebooking clients, marketing, cleaning, the list goes on!

Who else is going to do it like you can?

Then you get home at the end of a busy day, you’re exhausted, the kids are wanting to spend time with you, you have to help them with their homework or take them to their swimming lesson… but you can’t switch off and stop thinking about the salon, and worse, you feel guilty for spending time away from your business.

I know this well, this was me for years on end.

In this episode, I want to introduce one of my dear friends, Melinda. Melinda and I have worked together inside Salon Mastery for many years now and she has completely turned her business around from “being in the trenches” (we cried together on our first call) now her Salon is thriving in her newfound role as Salon CEO.

Melinda started her Hair Salon, Ginger & Spice, with no clients, no team, and no experience in running a Salon. Now, with a thriving team – she has 6 stylists, Melinda spends 99% of her time working ON the business, leading from the front, and installing new initiatives for the team and business to thrive. She is off the floor, & has never been happier.

Keep listening as we dive into the topic of how to create freedom in your business to grow and in life as a Salon CEO, once and for all… without overworking or overwhelm.

Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:

Discover how to become a Salon CEO without working more hours in your business
Get a total insight into the magic behind Salon Mastery
Learn how to switch off and create a life away from your business whilst still seeing success

Inner Salon CEO Snapshot:

CLICK HERE to get your hands on it

Let’s chat…

I’d like to chat with you a bit more about your business and how I may be able to help you. Just click here to jump over into messenger & chat!

Resources:

CLICK HERE to join the Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook Group

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A Strong Culture Isn’t Built Around Desperation

Larissa Macleman — Thu, 15 Dec 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Are you sometimes guilty of being a little desperate when it comes to your team?

Ok…hear me out.

It’s not easy to find team members in today’s climate, right? So you suddenly feel the need to put more focus on your existing team culture. Build a culture that is so strong no one wants to leave…

But a mistake I often see owners making every day is, instead of focusing on building a strong salon culture, they instead act out of panic and desperation when it comes to their team.

You feel the pressure from your team as you don’t want them to leave, but this ends up with you saying yes to all the things…(even the things you don’t want to…such as a pay rise they haven’t yet earned).

You feel held hostage by your team, and give in to your team members’ demands so that they never leave, but this isn’t always the answer to winning team culture, and can leave you, the owner, being the one who misses out…

But this isn’t the leadership style that creates a culture where no one wants to leave! In fact, it creates the opposite, and your team members will always be looking for where the grass is greener…

There has to be something stronger, and I believe that comes from this ONE secret to building a winning team culture…

In this episode, I share a sneak peek into my Salon Mastery Coaching Program, and reveal a team leadership strategy that you can implement in the New Year so you can grow your team without sacrificing your salon, your clients, or most importantly, yourself.

Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:

Get a total insight into the magic behind Salon Mastery
Learn my top team leadership strategy to get in front of your team so they don’t leave
Discover the winning formula to a strong team culture

Inner Salon CEO Snapshot:

CLICK HERE to get your hands on it

Let’s chat…

I’d like to chat with you a bit more about your business and how I may be able to help you. Just click here to jump over into messenger & chat!

Resources:

CLICK HERE to join the Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook Group

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2022: The Year We Were Forced To Face Our New Normal

Larissa Macleman — Tue, 13 Dec 2022 09:00:00 +0000

You’ve made it.

This last year is just about to be done and dusted. You have tackled all the highs and lows that have been thrown your way – so it’s time to celebrate!

We rode the wave of trying to manage a growing team, and navigating a shift in lifestyle demands as well as increased challenges in attracting & hiring new team members!

You were able to ditch the masks in the Salon and greet your clients and team as normal. Events and industry awards were able to be held, and so many Salon Owners were able to reconnect with each other again! How good did it feel to be able to have a hug again?!

As I share my top moments of 2022 in this episode, I would love to invite you to reflect on what your successes were in this last year.

Why? To make the most of this upcoming year and, to truly level up your business, you must decide to be and do something different than you’ve been in the last year.

If nothing changes, nothing changes… If you do everything the same as you did last year, everything will stay the same.

So in order to move forward, we need to be able to identify where you currently are in your business.

Whatever it may have looked like for you, I would love you to take this moment to appreciate all you achieved in 2022! You have smashed it!!

But, I know there is more inside of you! So, let’s dive into my top moments of 2022 so that we can fully move into planning what we want 2023 to look like!

I am excited to share these episodes with you and the game-changing strategies that will help you enter a new year, full of new possibilities and opportunities as the Salon CEO!

Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:

How to make the most of the upcoming year and beyond as Salon CEO
Learn how to level up your business, by reflecting on the year that has been
Discover my top moments from 2022 and why they were the best!

Inner Salon CEO Snapshot:

CLICK HERE to get your hands on it

Let’s chat…

I’d like to chat with you a bit more about your business and how I may be able to help you. Just click here to jump over into messenger & chat!

Resources:

CLICK HERE to join the Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook Group

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3 Secrets to Increasing Your Team’s Sales Performance

Larissa Macleman — Wed, 07 Dec 2022 09:00:00 +0000

The biggest mistake you can make as a Salon Owner is to assume your team knows how to sell.

After all, they are trained to do hair or beauty, right? Not how to be a salesperson and actually they often don’t want to be a salesperson.

So even when you have clients coming through the door, and you have a full team of stylists, you aren’t seeing the growth you had hoped for… and as the Salon Owner, you end up with the most sales, consistently rebooking clients, and keeping the business afloat.

But if all the pressure to make the most relies on you, the owner, what happens when you want to get free from clients for one moment to work ON their business?! You end up losing more than it’s worth and you’re stuck on the floor 60 hours a week, busier than ever.

This doesn’t have to be the case. You can move off the floor, work less hours with clients, and STILL see growth in your business!

I want to introduce you to my amazing Salon Mastery & Momentum Success Coach, Amy Osmer. Amy has years of experience working in Salons, managing large teams, and working behind the scenes of large format salon groups within the Hair & Beauty industry.

Amy is an expert in helping owners increase their Salon’s Sales and leading their teams to succeed so that they can stop the “60-hours-on-the-floor”, weekly grind.

In this episode, Amy and I are going to share our top 3 strategies for getting your team to make more, without you having to work more and add more to your plate…in fact, after this episode, you will be able to see how to work LESS in your business, and still see your sales skyrocket!

After implementing these strategies, our Salon Mastery & Momentum Program Owners have grown their weekly sales, while reducing their weekly hours on the floor….we just celebrated end-of-year awards with some having 66% growth in 12 months.

Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:

Discover how to get your team to make more without adding more to your plate
Learn the secret to increasing sales and stopping the weekly 60 hours on the floor grind
Get a sneak peek at our Salon Mastery-approved sales strategies

Inner Salon CEO Snapshot:

CLICK HERE to get your hands on it

Let’s chat…

I’d like to chat with you a bit more about your business and how I may be able to help you. Just click here to jump over into messenger & chat!

Resources:

CLICK HERE to join the Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook Group

CLICK HERE to read Fish

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Revealed: The Greatest Challenge of a Salon CEO

Larissa Macleman — Thu, 01 Dec 2022 09:00:00 +0000

I often compare Salon ownership to an ongoing game of Tetris.

You’re always trying to move the pieces around: your team, your sales, and your clients, to make them fit perfectly together and win the game of mastering a successful business.

The challenge of this is that the pieces are always moving and are unpredictable (humans!!) and while the more experience you have in running a Salon, the more ‘in control’ things feel, there is still lots of uncertainty, you often wonder what will happen next…what move will you have to make….

It’s not often I get to introduce a guest on my podcast for the 5th time…but Stevie is an exception! I am so excited to have Stevie English back on my podcast to share his secret to building an incredible team culture, a growing clientele, and most importantly the secret to looking after YOU as the CEO so you feel in control of your business even when shit hits the fan!

Stevie with 15 years of industry knowledge, chats on how to keep your team happy and your business thriving without having to sacrifice your life & freedom. Stevie is a master of Salon Ownership, so I know you’ll love everything he has to say….

Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:

Learn industry secrets about running a successful Salon
Uncover the secret to building an incredible team culture
How to stay in control of your business

Inner Salon CEO Snapshot

CLICK HERE to get your hands on it

Let’s chat…

I’d like to chat with you a bit more about your business and how I may be able to help you. Just click here to jump over into messenger & chat!

Resources:

CLICK HERE to join the Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook Group

CLICK HERE to listen to Diary of a CEO

CLICK HERE to check out Stevie’s Salon

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Can Your Salon Really Grow by 100k Next Year?

Larissa Macleman — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Want to know how 18 Salon Owners grew their income by $100k a year?

I’ll give you one clue, it ends with ditching the hustle culture!

Yes, I know it well.

As a Salon Owner, there’s an immense amount of pressure to ensure the business is profitable and is bringing money in through the door. You want to provide a completely personalized experience for every single client that visits your salon….. And this is more than just the hair service itself, right owners?!

… it’s everything from the way your team presents themselves, to the atmosphere, the pricing, the post-service check-in, the booking experience, the retail products…ahhh the list goes on!

You end up feeling like, in order to MAKE more, you keep having to DO more, and BE more…like you’re on a neverending hamster wheel. You’re grinding 24/7 to bring money in the door, but you’re not seeing the results…

Do you know why?

The reason is that…. “doing more” doesn’t actually make you any more successful, or profitable… instead, it can do the exact opposite! It means you end up burned out, overwhelmed, and stuck inside your business.

So, instead of doing ALL the things, you actually only need to focus on 4 things in order to make more.

That’s right, I said it. There are only 4 things you need to focus on right now, to grow your Salon by $100k a YEAR.

I’m going to share with you what those 4 strategies are, so you can implement them within your Salon and grow your business income by $100k in the next year.

It’s possible, TRUST ME, I currently have 18 members inside my Salon Mastery Coaching Program that have hit the 100k Growth Club since joining the program… all by doing these 4 things.

So if you are interested in hearing about the strategies I teach these Salon Owners inside Salon Mastery, then keep listening….

Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:

Find out whether your Salon can really grow by 100k a year.
Discover my 4-step strategy to grow your Salon without working more hours
Get the insider scoop inside into my Salon Mastery Program

Inner Salon CEO Snapshot

CLICK HERE to get your hands on it

Let’s chat…

I’d like to chat with you a bit more about your business and how I may be able to help you. Just click here to jump over into messenger & chat!

Resources:

CLICK HERE to join the Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook Group

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Dreading Xmas in the Salon? 3 Hacks to Survive The Festive Season

Larissa Macleman — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 09:00:00 +0000

There is ONE word that so many Salon & Spa Owners dread. Do you know what it is?

I know that when I owned my own Salon, I would cringe at the thought of this word…

CHRISTMAS!

Newsflash: it doesn’t have to be this way!

With Christmas RIGHT around the corner, it’s time to get on top of things NOW. This is the year to finally be able to actually enjoy the busy lead-up ‘til Christmas because you KNOW you’re on top of everything.

And there’s nothing worse than the feeling of being snowed under.

Luckily, I’m here to help you. In this episode, I am going to share with you my 3 key strategies you need to survive the Christmas season in your Salon this year.

It’s time to get ahead now, so when Christmas Day rolls around, you aren’t feeling exhausted and overwhelmed, but instead, you can actually enjoy the festivities and time away from the Salon!

If you want to get on top of things, then just keep listening!

Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:

Get ahead of the Christmas Cray-Cray now – get things under control
Learn my secrets to surviving a Salon Christmas
Look after yourself and your team with my insider tips

12 Easy Steps to a Stress-Free Christmas

Here are my 12 steps to Survive Christmas in Your Salon, CLICK HERE to sign up for the action-plan HUB

Let’s chat…

I’d like to chat with you a bit more about your business and how I may be able to help you. Just click here to jump over into messenger & chat!

Resources:

CLICK HERE to join the Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook Group

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4 CEO Strategies to Stay Focused Towards Your Dream Life

Larissa Macleman — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Do you ever get the feeling that you haven’t quite yet reached your full potential as Salon CEO?

Things are ticking along, your Salon is growing, your team is happy, and business is “as expected,” yet you have this fire inside of you to keep going, to keep dreaming big.

Everyone has their own unique idea of what success looks like… for many owners, that could be purchasing another Salon, growing a large team, being able to take a holiday and your team thrive without you there…

So while everything is going ‘fine’ in your day-to-day life, there’s this gnawing feeling at the back of your mind that you could, would, should be achieving more.

But what stops you from achieving that? Is it because that ‘big dream’ feels unattainable or is it that you don’t know the steps to get you there?

In this episode, I want to introduce Christina Flach – Celebrity Makeup Artist and CEO of Pretty Girl Makeup. Christina is the queen of discipline, a mother of five, and running two businesses, she has had to knuckle down on the ways to stay focused in the different areas of her life to reach success.

Christina will share with you her strategies on how to stay in one lane as a business owner, and how to run and manage a successful team that supports your vision and brand as much as you do, so when you have to switch hats, you know that everything else won’t fall apart.

Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:

Discover how to stay focused as a business owner with 4 strategies
How to hire a team that are as passionate about your brand as you are
Learn the secret to being able to create your dream CEO life, where you don’t have to work all the hours, and worry about the Salon when you aren’t there.

Inner Salon CEO Snapshot

CLICK HERE to get your hands on it

Let’s chat…

I’d like to chat with you a bit more about your business and how I may be able to help you. Just click here to jump over into messenger & chat

Resources:

CLICK HERE to join the Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook Group

CLICK HERE to follow Christina on Instagram

CLICK HERE to check out Pretty Girl Makeup

CLICK HERE to check out Just Go F Yourself

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The Biggest Mistake Salon Owners Make When Hiring an Apprentice

Larissa Macleman — Thu, 03 Nov 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Are you ready to hire a Salon apprentice? Or more importantly, is your business ready?

Like, your Salon is so busy that you feel like you can’t catch a break. At peak times, your Senior stylists or therapists are booked up weeks in advance, and as a result, you have to turn away clients as you simply can’t fit them in…and that’s money walking out the door!

Hiring another Senior stylist to take the pressure off the rest of your team would be ideal…… but it feels near impossible right now! You put an ad out to grow your team, and it’s nothing but crickets!

So then you consider hiring an apprentice and training them up instead, but I know what you’re thinking…”Larissa, training an apprentice is time-consuming! Where can I find the time and energy to train someone completely new especially when things are hectic?!”

Is it worth all the time and effort?

That’s why I want to share with you the secret to knowing when you’re ready to hire an apprentice, and if it’s worth your trouble…

In this episode, find out once and for all whether you’re ready to hire a salon apprentice or not… and why the solution to your over-booked challenges may not be what you think it is. Warning: the answer may surprise you!

Let’s dive in…

Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:

Listen to strategies to solve real-life team challenges and Salon Owners pains around hiring an apprentice
Find out if you’re ready to hire an apprentice for your salon & why it may be worth all the time and effort
Get an insider scoop into one of our very own Salon Mastery Coaching Calls

Inner Salon CEO Snapshot

CLICK HERE to get your hands on it

Let’s chat…

I’d like to chat with you a bit more about your business and how I may be able to help you. Just click here to jump over into messenger & chat!

Resources:

CLICK HERE to join the Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook Group

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Mastering the Next Generation of Hair Stylists

Larissa Macleman — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +0000

The Hair & Beauty industry is forever evolving.

Between a new generation of stylists and lifestyle changes, social media taking over our lives & clients demanding more from a client experience, Salon Owners are left wondering what’s next.

It can feel like you’re a soldier going into battle, putting out fire after fire with your team,

Then when you get home from the salon, instead of switching off, you have to spend your limited spare time looking for new team members, creating short, entertaining videos to keep your brand relevant, and brainstorming ways to provide a seamless client experience,

It’s no wonder that Salon Owners end up burned out and overwhelmed! It’s a battlefield out there. How can you navigate your ever-changing team, clientele, and social media landscape?

If there is anyone who knows how to tackle and navigate this generation of stylists and clients, it’s Eric Taylor. With over 18 years in the industry, Eric is the Founder and CEO of Salon Republic, and sits on the industry board in California.

Today, Eric is going to share with you his entrepreneurial secret to running a profitable Salon business, and managing the highs and lows of the industry, especially when it comes to your team.

Let’s dive into the episode and hear what Eric has to say…

Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:

Uncover the secrets about the latest generation of stylists
Discover how to manage and run a successful team
Learn the latest industry trends of the Hair & Beauty Industry

Inner Salon CEO Snapshot

CLICK HERE to get your hands on it

Let’s chat…

I’d like to chat with you a bit more about your business and how I may be able to help you. Just click here to jump over into messenger & chat!

Resources:

CLICK HERE to join the Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook Group

CLICK HERE to follow Eric on Instagram

CLICK HERE to check out The Hair Game Podcast

CLICK HERE to check out Salon Republic

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The Hard Truth About Your Salon’s Culture

Larissa Macleman — Fri, 14 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +0000

As a Salon Owner, it can be so easy to get sucked into what I call “shiny object syndrome”, especially when you first open your business…press pause on that team retreat for now!

You’re ready to hit the ground running, and do all the things you have always wanted to when stuck behind the chair working for someone else. You feel like a kid in a candy store, right?!!

But in my perspective, this can be a big mistake.

Less is always more, especially when you’re first starting out in Salon Ownership. It’s important to build strong foundations in your salon business so that you don’t have to backtrack and backfill once you have grown.

One core ingredient of a successful business that you need to get clear on at the start, is your culture. The thing that makes the wheels go round.

I know building a strong team culture can feel tricky for a lot of owners. Like, you worry that if your culture isn’t strong enough… your team might not stay around, you might not be able to hire new team members and it will affect the overall feel and reputation of your Salon.

Like, you know that everyone wants to work for someone that has a great reputation!

I know you might be asking, “okay but what does an amazing culture look like?”

So, I want to introduce you to Tara Hainsworth – the owner of the successful Salon, Hainsworth & Company. Tara has nailed the secret recipe to team culture and what successfully grew her team from 2 to 20.

Tara is going to share her strategies around how to build an amazing team culture so that your team won’t leave… and how to be flexible in your business. It’s time to do less, but do it better and establish the core of your business before you can grow…

Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:

How to build an amazing team culture
Learn Tara’s secret for how to get your team to stick around and love working for you
Discover the first thing to implement when you open your Salon

Inner Salon CEO Snapshot

CLICK HERE to get your hands on it

Let’s chat…

I’d like to chat with you a bit more about your business and how I may be able to help you. Just click here to jump over into messenger & chat!

Resources:

CLICK HERE to join the Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook Group

LISTEN to the Power of One More by Ed Mylett

CLICK HERE to follow Tara on Instagram

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Why a Good Team Member Stops Performing

Larissa Macleman — Fri, 07 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Is this you?

Your current team doesn’t want to work Saturdays or late nights, and they aren’t hitting their targets, yet come to you asking for a pay rise… OMG are they serious?!

And when you try to hire someone new, it’s crickets! It seems like nobody wants to work these days…is this familiar?

So to make up for it, you have to pull the weight for your team… you’re putting in all the hours, saying yes to all the clients…you have a large team, and yet, your Salon still isn’t growing…

It always feels like 2 steps forward, 3 steps back. You’re going round and round an ongoing loop with your team and your business hitting a plateau, and you feel like this is never going to end.

You find yourself asking, what is all of this for? You’re the highest earner, the one who is left mopping the floors at the end of the day…

But this isn’t what you imagined Salon Ownership being, right? No! This isn’t what Salon Ownership should look like… and believe me, I’ve been on that side of running a business, and it’s exhausting and you are left feeling unfulfilled and burned out.

I want to share with you one of my favourite team management strategies, which I taught my owners within our Salon Mastery Program during my 2-day Intensive. It’s all about the 3 step secret in how to get your team to want to work Saturdays and late nights!

It’s time for you to ditch this way of working, and move into your role of Salon CEO, and to do this you need a growing team that is bringing in amazing clients and revenue for your Salon.

Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:

Discover how to get your team to LOVE working late nights and Saturdays
Learn my secrets to getting your team to hit their targets
How to move off the floor, without everything falling apart.

Inner Salon CEO Snapshot
CLICK HERE to get your hands on it

Let’s chat…

I’d like to chat with you a bit more about your business and how I may be able to help you. Just click here to jump over into messenger & chat!

Resources:

CLICK HERE to join the Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook Group

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Can’t Trust Your Salon Manager?

Larissa Macleman — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Is your Salon Manager really helping the business move forward, or are they instead hindering the future success of the Salon?

As the Salon Owner, you already have too many tabs open.

You’re thinking about a million different things and you have a to-do list that is never-ending. Your role is to lead your business and ensure that it continues to grow, which is why you need a right-hand man, or what we, in this industry, call a Salon Manager.

When hiring a salon manager, the goal is to find someone to manage the hustle of daily operations in the Salon, and help carry the weight of leading the team, so that you can step away from working IN the business, and instead work more ON the business.

But this isn’t always as picture-perfect as it seems…can you relate?

Whilst you’d hoped that hiring a Salon Manager was going to be the answer to all your problems, it’s actually ended up being an even bigger headache…

The jobs aren’t getting done, you’re doing more than ever, and you can’t actually trust them to look after the Salon when you aren’t there.

So what is going to give?

I want to introduce Greta Veint, one of our Salon Mastery Success Coaches here at Salon Owners Collective. After leading 17 Salons as a Salon Manager, (and being a total Rockstar working for me during my Salon days), Greta knows what it takes to harness an effective management role within a successful salon, and build a productive working relationship between the Salon CEO & Manager.

She is the powerhouse behind our Motivating Managers program within Salon Mastery and has all the tips and tricks to help you go from frustration with your management team, to motivate managers to be confident and successful in their role… so that you can step away and the salon can continue to flourish.

Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:

Discover the real reason your manager is underperforming
Learn insider strategies from our Salon Mastery Program
How to motivate your managers so you don’t have to spend all your time in the Salon

Inner Salon CEO Snapshot

CLICK HERE to get your hands on it

Let’s chat…

I’d like to chat with you a bit more about your business and how I may be able to help you. Just click here to jump over into messenger & chat!

Resources:

CLICK HERE to join the Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook Group

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Your Salon Is Not as Irreplaceable as You Think

Larissa Macleman — Fri, 23 Sep 2022 09:00:00 +0000

What do you want your Salon to be known for?

Why should a client choose your Salon over the one down the road?

These are the questions you need to ask yourself if you want to stand out from the rest and ensure clients choose YOU and always return…

After all, we all BASICALLY offer the same thing, right?!

Thinking back to my early Salon days, I remember sometimes feeling like I had to do all the things and serve all the clients to ensure they had nothing short of the best experience.,After all, I had 7 salons within walking distance, so I felt like I needed to take what I could get…those clients were valuable, right!

I would spend my days putting out fires, taking on extra clients, and doing the absolute most to ensure everyone in the room was happy.

But then I realised, this isn’t sustainable. It was exhausting, overwhelming, and funnily enough, didn’t bring more clients through the door…

Janine Jarman aka the Queen of Perms, is the founder of Curl Cult, a product that has changed the technology and science behind perms. With over 20 years of experience in the industry as a hairstylist, educator, Salon Owner, and now CEO, Janine knows what it takes to create a unique product offering that people LOVE and will always purchase.

What is special about Janine’s success is that she offers a service that is not only scalable but one that solves an immediate problem for her clients. This means her service and Salon itself, are irreplaceable.

Janine is going to share with you her hot tips on how to make your Salon irreplaceable so that your clients always choose you over the one down the road.

Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:

Discover why your clients are choosing the Salon down the road
How to make your Salon irreplaceable
Learn strategies to ensure clients always return

Inner Salon CEO Snapshot

CLICK HERE to get your hands on it (I’ll send it to you in messenger)

Let’s chat…

I’d like to chat with you a bit more about your business and how I may be able to help you. Just click here to jump over into messenger & chat!

Resources:

CLICK HERE to listen to Traction by Gino Wickman

CLICK HERE to listen to Deep Work by Cal Newport

CLICK HERE to listen to The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks

CLICK HERE to follow Janine on Instagram

CLICK HERE to check out Curl Cult

CLICK HERE to join the Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook Group

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Work Less & Make More – Becoming a “Smart” Salon CEO

Larissa Macleman — Thu, 15 Sep 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Have you ever felt like: You’re working yourself to the bone: You’re busier than ever with clients, plus managing an ever-evolving team…

You’re hardly present with your family as work has taken over your brain space… but what makes it worse is you’re not growing.

But still, you end up saying YES all the time:

Like when a team member needs our help with something, we jump at the chance… because we don’t want to let them down
Or when a regular client wants to book with you when you’re ‘meant’ to be working ON the business (not in it)… you give in because you feel bad…

Or maybe you’re guilty of having shiny object syndrome…. Are you nodding your head right now? I know I’ve been guilty of this too…

But this is a HUGE mistake.

Because in reality, these are often the things that will halt forward momentum in our business.

As a result, you take 2 steps forward, 2 back. Your business is at a constant plateau, and you get super frustrated because you’re BUSY doing ALL the things- so you start to wonder– ‘why am I not growing?’ You get overwhelmed and burnt out… which leads to halting progress even more.

Agh! It’s a vicious cycle.

In this episode, I will take you through my secret formula to increasing sales by working less (for smart salon CEOs).

If you’re overworking 30+ hours on the Salon floor, and want to create what I like to call ‘CEO discipline’, and have the time to move the needle in your business, then keep listening…

Plus don’t forget to grab yourself a copy of the “4 Steps to Becoming a Smart Salon CEO” strategy.

Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:

HOW you can make your business catapult forward and into growth
Discover how to actually have the CEO discipline to make the CEO time
Learn how to stop saying yes all the time to your team & your clients to make CEO space in your day.

4 Steps to Becoming a Smart Salon CEO

CLICK HERE to get a copy (I’ll send it to you in messenger)

Let’s chat…

I’d like to chat with you a bit more about your business and how I may be able to help you. Just click here to jump over into messenger & chat!

Resources:

CLICK HERE to join the Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook Group

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Does Increasing Your Prices Make You a Better Salon Owner?

Larissa Macleman — Thu, 08 Sep 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Does self-doubt stop you from increasing your salon’s prices?

You know deep down you need to put your prices up, but the thought of asking your clients to spend more just feels so daunting.

What if they push back? What if they leave and never come back because they can’t afford your services? How will you equip the team to handle these objections… when you feel nervous about it yourself?

Honestly, if this is you, then know that you aren’t alone. I know this is a huge challenge for so many owners.

But in reality, this holds Salon Owners back from success…and reaching their full potential.

Instead of feeling confident about your experience and your Salon’s prices, you instead have this overwhelming urge to compare yourself to other Salons, to discount your services, to apologise before anything has even gone wrong, all due to the fact that you’re worried that if you don’t, that client will go elsewhere.

This is why I want to introduce Ruby Lee, a wealth & expense business coach helping business owners shift their mindset to “I can” & “I will” instead of being a roadblock to their own success.

Ruby will share her strategies for getting comfortable with your numbers and profitability, so you can back yourself in moments when you may be doubting yourself or feeling insecure (because let’s face it, we all have these moments!) and continue to grow your million-dollar Salon.

Discover the REAL reason why so many salon owners feel too scared to raise their prices, and how to combat this in your salon, once and for all. Uncover your true worth and potential as a business owner, so that you can feel confident with your decisions, and truly grow your profit to its full potential…

Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:

Discover the real reason why so many Salon Owners don’t raise their prices
How to overcome the fear of putting up your prices in your Salon
Learn how uncover your true worth & potential as a business owner

Inner Salon CEO Snapshot

CLICK HERE to get your hands on it

Let’s chat…

I’d like to chat with you a bit more about your business and how I may be able to help you. Just click here to jump over into messenger & chat!

Resources:

CLICK HERE to join the Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook Group

CLICK HERE to follow Ruby on Instagram

CLICK HERE to check out Ruby’s website

CLICK HERE to listen to Galadarling Podcast

CLICK HERE to listen to Ruby’s Podcast Richuals

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Imposter Syndrome: Controlling the Voice Inside Your Head

Larissa Macleman — Thu, 01 Sep 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Have you ever felt like you’re a wolf in sheep’s clothing?

You feel like you own a seemingly successful salon, with a great team and loyal clients… but you still experience waves of anxiety and loneliness that often roll through your mind. You begin to wonder: is this all too good to be true?

If you have experienced this, then you are not alone!

Imposter Syndrome affects 70% of humans, including myself! I faced many Imposter Syndrome moments in my career towards owning a million-dollar business and Salon. Sometimes feeling unsure how to overcome this feeling of doubt in my ability to succeed.

You may be feeling the same way…

In this episode, I want to introduce the expert in all things self-doubt, confidence, and Imposter Syndrome, Alison Shamir.

Alison has experienced the highs and lows of running a business and has been on a quest to help women all over the world acknowledge what Imposter Syndrome is and provide the secret to overcoming the fear and anxiety that is only natural when success comes your way.

This is something that even today, I am still learning to conquer!

Let’s unpack the 3 beliefs surrounding Imposter Syndrome and everyday tools you can use to overcome imposter syndrome in moments during your career.

Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:

Unpack the 3 beliefs surrounding Imposter Syndrome
2. Tools to overcome Imposter Syndrome
The signs that you may be experiencing Imposter Syndrome

Inner Salon CEO Snapshot

CLICK HERE to get your hands on it

Let’s chat…

I’d like to chat with you a bit more about your business and how I may be able to help you. Just click here to jump over into messenger & chat!

Resources:

CLICK HERE to join the Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook Group

CLICK HERE to check out Alison’s website & all of her amazing resources

CLICK HERE to follow Alison on Instagram

CLICK HERE to follow Alison on Facebook

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Motherhood & Salon Ownership: Is It Possible to Master Both?

Larissa Macleman — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 09:00:00 +0000

I see you…

You’re a Salon owner, but more importantly, a mother… trying to balance the juggle between spending too much time at work (away from your kids), and not having enough time to do all the things that you want to in your business.

Your Salon isn’t growing, because let’s face it, you barely have enough time in your day to touch your to-do list…, let alone work on moving the needle in your business. It feels like you’re stuck extinguishing little fires all day long!

And when you do find the space to work on these things, you feel the “mum guilt” creep up…and planning the next big thing gets replaced with the football final for your child’s team. It’s always either: “am I a good enough mother?” or “am I a good enough business owner?”, and you’re left wondering if you’ll ever be able to be successful in both.

Can you run a successful business, have the perfect family, and be the best partner, and friend… Is it even possible to master the art of having it all?

In this episode, I want to introduce Keri & Ashley, accidental best friends and hosts of Momtourage Podcast. Keri & Ashley are both mothers and successful entrepreneurs who have experienced the challenges that motherhood brings when you’re trying to chase your career dreams.

In this episode, you’ll find out motherhood hacks to keep busy salon owners (like yourself) sane as you juggle the business world and being a mum.

Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:

Discover hacks for juggling both motherhood and business ownership
Hear Keri & Ashley’s incredible journey to success
Learn how to maximise the time in your day to master your to do list and still make it to your child’s football games

Inner Salon CEO Snapshot

CLICK HERE to get your hands on it

Let’s chat…

I’d like to chat with you a bit more about your business and how I may be able to help you. Just click here to jump over into messenger & chat!

Resources:

CLICK HERE to join the Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook Group

CLICK HERE to follow Momtourage on Instagram

CLICK HERE to listen to Momotourage Podcast

CLICK HERE to read “The Vulnerability Theatre”

CLICK HERE to listen to Bill Simmons Podcast

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The 1 Leadership Mistake Every Salon Owner Should Avoid

Larissa Macleman — Thu, 11 Aug 2022 09:00:00 +0000

The thought of your team leaving you for the Salon down the road is damn scary. Especially when you know it may be unlikely that you’ll recruit someone new any time soon…

I’m pretty sure it’s every Salon owner’s worst nightmare… everyone leaving you, and you’re the one left to pick up the pieces.

Honestly, even with a team of 30, I still worried about this at times

So instead I focused on building a salon team culture that was so good, so irreplaceable, that my stylists would never want to leave.

Like, that’s the goal, right?

But when I see Salon Owners trying to do this, I often notice they make one big mistake…

In this episode, we are going to unpack this mistake, and I’ll share with you my 3-step leadership strategy which will help you build a salon culture SO good that your team never wants to leave…

Don’t forget to grab a copy of my 3-step leadership strategy – I’ll put it in the show notes of this episode for you to grab and follow along with me while we hang out together during this episode!

Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:

Discover how to truly build that positive salon culture and be so good people never want to leave.
Learn how to step out of fear that your team are gonna leave; great people work for confident leaders
Keep your personal & business boundaries strong, clear, and intact–they’ll respect you more for it

3-Step Leadership Strategy

CLICK HERE to get a copy in messenger

Let’s chat…

I’d like to chat with you a bit more about your business and how I may be able to help you. Just click here to jump over into messenger & chat!

Resources:

CLICK HERE to join the Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook Group

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How to Triple Your Sales Without Employing Anyone New

Larissa Macleman — Fri, 05 Aug 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Sick of hearing your team say “same again jane?” with EVERY client?

The client just gets the bare minimum, and your team doesn’t think to take things further… The client only gets what they booked in for, not really actually NEED or what they didnt know, they always wanted

As a result:

Your team aren’t meeting sales targets of 3.5 x their wages
They’re not making ends meet… So neither are you.

And then they come to you, asking for a pay rise…….

OMG, don’t they get it?!

I know how frustrating this can be, and it’s a challenge so many salon owners face.

But I believe owners actually make 1 mistake when it comes to leading their team to make sales.

I know you want to achieve this in your salon, so in this episode, I want to share with you the 4 things to focus on in your business right now.

If you want to grow (and keep) a team of happy and productive stylists or therapists… then listen to the episode below!

Don’t forget to grab a copy of my $10k Stack ™ strategy below to complete during this episode!

Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:

Discover how to grow (and keep) a team of happy and productive stylists or therapists
A step-by-step walkthrough of my $10k Strategy resource
Uncover the 4 things I believe every owner should implement if they want their team to make sales.

$10k Stack Strategy ™

CLICK HERE to grab a copy

Let’s chat…

I’d like to chat with you a bit more about your business and how I may be able to help you. Just click here to jump over into messenger & chat!

Resources:

CLICK HERE to join the Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook Group

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Creating Healthy Boundaries to Stop People Pleasing

Larissa Macleman — Fri, 22 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Do you find yourself saying YES to things that you would rather be saying NO to?

I used to be guilty of this myself. That’s right, I’m a recovering YES-aholic!

Like, it’s a fact…

As salon owners and creative entrepreneurs (and women in particular), we try to do it all.

In fact, we overdo it more than we’d care to admit. Often without even realising, we spend so much of our energy trying to please everyone, saying yes to everything that comes our way, and constantly putting ourselves last to ensure our teams, our partners, and our family are happy.

But what does this leave us with?

Not the feeling of success and fulfillment that we’d hoped for, but actually the feeling of burnout and exhaustion. And what good can come from you feeling like this?

So it’s time we ditch this endless cycle we’ve managed to get ourselves stuck in, and create a healthier, more sustainable lifestyle, so we can continue to reach success in our salons.

That’s why I want to introduce Sonya Stattmann – a business and leadership coach and host of the podcast “Women in the Business Arena”.

Sonya is going to share her tried-and-tested strategies for how to stop the monster of comparison and avoid burnout and overwhelm.

Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:

Learn how to start saying no to things that you don’t want to do
Discover how to overcome burnout and overwhelm with 3 simple strategies
How to conserve your energy in different parts of your life to focus on the things that matter

Inner Salon CEO Snapshot

CLICK HERE to get your hands on it

Let’s chat…

I’d like to chat with you a bit more about your business and how I may be able to help you. Just click here to jump over into messenger & chat!

Resources:

CLICK HERE to join the Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook Group

CLICK HERE to listen to Brené Brown on Audible

CLICK HERE to listen to “Women in the Business Arena”

CLICK HERE to follow Sonya on Instagram

CLICK HERE to check out Sonya’s Website

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Saying Goodbye to ‘Hustle Culture’ (And Why You Should, Too)

Larissa Macleman — Thu, 30 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +0000

It’s time to ditch the old way of working in the Salon…

And no, I’m not talking about perms and chunky highlights…

I’m talking about ditching the grind of working LOOOONG tedious hours in the Salon.

I’m talking about saying goodbye to the ‘hustle mindset’ that can creep up when running a business…

If you are constantly feeling unfulfilled even when you reach success, or like you constantly have to work harder and do more to be successful, then listen up…

This is something I see all the time with Salon Owners (and have experienced myself!). As creative entrepreneurs, we are high achievers, always wanting something more in our business and our lives.

But unfortunately, this will get you a one way ticket to burnout. If you’re constantly looking for ‘what’s next’ without taking time out to stop, breathe, and turn around to see what you’ve accomplished, then you’re never going to feel satisfied or fulfilled.

So it’s time to say bye-bye to hustle culture and HELLO to working smarter (not harder). I want you to move on from always feeling overwhelmed, overworked and stressed, feeling like what you do is never enough. Because I’ll let you in on something…it is!

That’s why I wanted to bring someone in who has firsthand helped women all over the world overcome burnout, Brooke Taylor.

In this episode, hear Brooke’s strategies for how to build a healthy relationship with your career, how to overcome CEO-addictions and what it takes to avoid shiny objects when reaching success.

Keep listening to hear Brooke’s incredible success story and her incredible advice now…

Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:

Learn how to heal the “success wound” you probably didn’t even know you had.
Discover how to put an end to a toxic cycle with your career
Learn how to feel fulfilled within your role, and the strategies you can implement to say goodbye to the hustle culture.

Inner Salon CEO Snapshot

CLICK HERE to get your hands on it

Let’s chat…

I’d like to chat with you a bit more about your business and how I may be able to help you. Just click here to jump over into messenger & chat!

Resources:

CLICK HERE to join the Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook Group

CLICK HERE to listen to “Untamed” by Glennon Doyle

CLICK HERE to get Brooke’s Worksheet

CLICK HERE to follow Brooke on Instagram

CLICK HERE to check out Brooke’s Website

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How to Break Through Self-Doubt as Salon CEO

Larissa Macleman — Thu, 09 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Have you ever had a defining moment in your Salon career where you knew you wanted to achieve more?

This may look like opening a Salon in a second location? Or taking on an educator or trainer role with a product company…

Whatever it may be, taking the next step in your journey isn’t always as easy as it sounds, right?

When presented with a new opportunity, you may feel hesitant about change, alone, and totally out of your depth to take the next step (hello, imposter syndrome!).

The fear starts to take over, and you start to question yourself, “Am I good enough for this?” “Can I even achieve this?”(I still have this exact conversation with myself all. the. time!).

Fear is something that can be self-sabotaging for CEOs, and you’d be surprised how often our beliefs limit our potential. In this episode, I want to shift your mindset around fear and entrepreneurship, to show you that it is totally normal to not have your sh*t together at all times, and to give you some strategies to harness this type of fear for good.

This is why I want to introduce you to the inspiring, Lindsey Schwartz.

Lindsey is the founder of Powerhouse Women Co – a community built all-around helping kickass business women succeed and go through entrepreneurship together (which is totally up my alley!).

Lindsey is an inspiration to all female business owners and I know you will love what she has to share about the most common limiting beliefs when it comes to pursuing our big ideas, and how to overcome them.

Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:

Discover the strategies to overcome self-doubt as the CEO of your business.
Learn how to say yes to the right things in your Salon career so that you don’t end up overwhelmed and overcommitted.
Find out if you are “really busy” or just avoiding the next big thing in your career?

Inner Salon CEO Snapshot

CLICK HERE to get your hands on it

Let’s chat…

I’d like to chat with you a bit more about your business and how I may be able to help you. Just click here to jump over into messenger & chat!

Resources:

CLICK HERE to join the Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook Group

CLICK HERE to check out “The Big Leap”

CLICK HERE to check out Powerhouse Women’s website

CLICK HERE to listen to the Powerhouse Women Podcast

CLICK HERE to follow Lindsey on Instagram

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Can Your Salon Survive Without You?

Larissa Macleman — Thu, 19 May 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Are you tired of being at the centre of your Salon?

You feel like the moment you step outside the salon doors, everything starts to fall apart. You have people ringing you, texting you, emailing you… what’s next, a messenger pigeon?! (It wouldn’t be a total stretch, right? 🤣)

As a result, the salon is on your mind 24/7… even when you’re not actually there! You want your team to be autonomous and self-sufficient… but you find that if you don’t do things yourself, they just aren’t done quite right… it’s a vicious cycle!

Luckily, you aren’t alone. As Salon Owners, we tend to be involved in every aspect of our salons, so when we try and step away from working in the business, we get trapped! How can the Salon survive a day without you doing all the thing?!

Not only this, but it can feel super lonely as a Salon Owner. You feel alone in your decisions, and the weight of the Salon rests on your shoulders… it’s a lot of pressure! This can become exhausting, and not sustainable in the long run. Something needs to change, right?

I want to introduce you to Shanalie Wijesinghe. Shanalie is the head of education at Boulevard, a business management platform that is designed to drive sales, automate workflows, and convert customers from visitors into valuable, long-term clients.

Shanalie is an industry expert when it comes to both working in the Salon and on the Salon and knows how hard it can be to separate the “me” from the role of CEO.

In this episode, you will discover how to separate the emotion from the important decisions in your Salon, in order to have a successful and thriving business.

So, if you’ve been feeling like your Salon may crumble without you being there 24/7, then let’s dive into this episode and hear what the lovely Shanalie has to say…

Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:

Discover the systems and processes you need in place in order to feel confident in stepping back from the daily operations of the Salon.
Hear from my own experiences on how I managed to confidently pull back from the Salon revolving all around me.
Discover how to live a life outside of the Salon without feeling guilty about it.

Inner Salon CEO Snapshot

CLICK HERE to get your hands on it

Let’s chat…

I’d like to chat with you a bit more about your business and how I may be able to help you. Just click here to jump over into messenger & chat!

Resources:

CLICK HERE to join the Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook Group

CLICK HERE to follow Shanalie on Instagram

CLICK HERE to listen to “Dare to Lead”

CLICK HERE to check out Boulevard on Instagram

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Why You Never Feel Satisfied as the Salon CEO

Larissa Macleman — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 09:00:00 +0000

What if I told you, that you could achieve more by doing less?

That you could finally ditch that nagging feeling of overwhelm, whilst still feeling accomplished and happy with your work, and your life…

That’s the dream, right?

In our industry, most people associate the feeling of happiness with milestones like a pay rise, or a promotion. But as Salon Owners…sometimes it feels like we miss out on that sort of thing! You’re working hard to ensure your team is rewarded… but where’s your reward?

If you find yourself always feeling dissatisfied, like you can always do more, and your “best” is never good enough (no matter how much effort and time you spend), then it’s no surprise you aren’t getting the endorphin hit you so need and want! Like, it’s time for you to feel HAPPY and celebrate those small wins because you deserve it…

There’s actually a secret to doing this… and it’s something that I want to share with you. That’s why I’m going to introduce you to this week’s guest, the ever-so-lovely Cass Dunn.

Cass is a trained Psychologist, Mindfulness Coach, and Author of the book “Crappy to Happy”. Cass specialises in helping you achieve everything you want- not just in your personal life, but also in your work- by overcoming imposter syndrome and self-doubt and working towards greater self-belief.

In this episode, you will get a sneak peek into Cass’s strategies around how to truly live a meaningful life that will better you as a person, and as the CEO of your Salon.

Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:

Get expert strategies on how to achieve more in your life by actually doing less.
Learn Cass’s secrets to living a happier and more successful life.
Understand what it means to say goodbye to imposter syndrome and welcome a life of self-confidence and belief.

Inner Salon CEO Snapshot

CLICK HERE to get your hands on it

Let’s chat…

I’d like to chat with you a bit more about your business and how I may be able to help you. Just click here to jump over into messenger & chat!

Resources:

CLICK HERE to join the Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook Group

CLICK HERE to Follow Cass on Instagram

CLICK HERE to check out Cass’s Website

CLICK HERE to listen to “Crappy to Happy” Podcast

CLICK HERE to get Cass’s Books “Crappy to Happy”

CLICK HERE to get E-Myth on Audible

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The Real Reason Your Sales Have Hit a Plateau

Larissa Macleman — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Do you ever feel like your Salon growth has hit a plateau?

Your team are underperforming and not hitting their sales targets, sales in general are low, and you don’t know why this happening or what needs to change. You feel like you are stuck doing the same thing, over and over again.

This might shock you… but solution is actually more simple than you think. It’s something you probably already know about, even… but I know it’s not always that easy.

It took me years to truly nail our Salon’s smashing sales strategy when I owned my Salon. So, if you are still figuring things out…you are not alone!

However, there is one secret that can enable you to further upsell to your clients and continue the sale, even without them stepping foot into the Salon… can you guess what it is?

I want to introduce you to the Co-Founder of SalonPay, Kristy Mckenzie.

Kristy has been in the hair and beauty industry for years and is a Salon Owner turned technology guru. SalonPay is Australia’s hottest after-pay system but is designed for Salons. How genius is that?

In this episode, you’ll discover exactly how to create endless sales opportunities for your Salon and more importantly for you, the owner! Keep listening to learn how to create profitability, stability and success for your Salon for now and in the future.

So let’s dive into the episode, and meet Kristy.

Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:

Discover the one secret to getting your clients through the doors quicker
Learn how to continue to upsell to your Salon clients
Future-proofing your Salon: what does this look like?

Inner Salon CEO Snapshot

CLICK HERE to get your hands on it

Let’s chat…

I’d like to chat with you a bit more about your business and how I may be able to help you. Just click here to jump over into messenger & chat!

Resources:

CLICK HERE to join the Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook Group

CLICK HERE to check out Kristy on Instagram

CLICK HERE to check out SalonPay

CLICK HERE to listen to the Podcast Beyond the Self

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Earn More & Work Less: The Salon CEO Way

Larissa Macleman — Sat, 16 Apr 2022 09:00:00 +0000

The dream is always to work less and earn more… right?

However, there is 1 key to achieving this ‘dream lifestyle’ that so many Owners make the crucial mistake of missing.

Are you guilty of this…

I see so many Salon Owners who strive for more, but have no idea of where they’re at currently!

If you don’t know, in-depth, the ingoings and outgoings of your business, then you run the risk of setting yourself up for failure! Of living day to day and never understanding why you aren’t growing… even when you have more clients on your books and a thriving team!

Not only this, but you then end up paying yourself last, which results in feeling underpaid and underappreciated for the effort, time, and energy they put into your business.

This becomes a vicious cycle, you become stuck and struggle to move out of this feeling of overwhelm and stress that comes with running your business. The CEO dream that you thought you would be living from the success of your Salon gets further and further away, until it seems unachievable altogether, right?

What is the purpose of being a business owner, if you can’t live the lifestyle you so wish for (and deserve!)?

This is why I want to introduce you to Erinn Bridgman. Erinn is a business and money coach based in Indianapolis in the US. Her mission is to help women not only understand their numbers and how to have a better relationship with money but how to build their wealthy women’s empire…which is absolutely essential in growing a successful Salon business.

In this episode, Erinn is going to share with you her tips all about improving your mindset towards money as the owner of your business and how to feel confident in making financial decisions that better you as a person, employer, and Salon Owner…

Keep listening to hear all the incredible strategies up Erinn’s sleeve….

Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:

Understand how to have a better relationship with money as a Salon CEO
Learn tips on how to know your worth and more importantly, pay yourself what you are worth.
Discover how to feel confident in your financial decisions.

Inner Salon CEO Snapshot

CLICK HERE to get your hands on it

Let’s chat…

I’d like to chat with you a bit more about your business and how I may be able to help you. Just click here to jump over into messenger & chat!

Resources:

CLICK HERE to join the Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook Group

CLICK HERE to follow Erinn on Instagram

CLICK HERE to check out Erinn’s website

CLICK HERE to read “You’re a Badass at Making Money”

CLICK HERE to read “Get Rich, Lucky Bitch”

CLICK HERE to read “We Should All Be Millionaires”

CLICK HERE to get Erinn’s Wealthy Women Checklist

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The Female Entrepreneur’s Guide to Salon Marketing

Larissa Macleman — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 09:00:00 +0000

You probably know the saying of throwing spaghetti at a wall and hoping it will stick. Well, are you guilty of doing the same with your marketing strategy?

In a crowded industry, failing to create a marketing strategy and a strong Salon brand could be the thing that is holding your business back from growing into a million-dollar Salon.

You know you need to do it, but the actual doing part isn’t as easy as it looks, right? After all, you are busy enough putting out fires within your team, dealing with clients, your own family, and global pandemics, where do you have the time to create a marketing strategy?

This is something I hear all the time from Salon Owners, and did you know…

Throwing offers and promotions across your Social Media channels without considering whether it’ll resonate with your ideal client and what outcome you want to achieve will only create a marketing message that seems inconsistent and confused…it is not going to give you the results you want…so hold fire on “posting” that 20% “off” offer for now!

What you need is this one secret strategy that will teach you how to grow your business by attracting the right clients to your Salon….

That’s why I want to introduce you to Taylor Rae. Taylor is a one-of-a-kind business coach living in Melbourne, who specialises in strategies ranging from client attraction to manifestation. Taylor works with women all over the world to implement marketing strategies that they need to propel their businesses forward and truly build the salon of their dreams.

I know Taylor’s advice about client attraction and marketing will be invaluable for your business.

Let’s dive into the episode.

Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:

Discover the top 3 marketing strategies for your attracting more salon clients
Learn the one thing you are missing when it comes to client attraction
Find out how to better engage and connect with your clients through your online marketing.

Instagram Checklist

CLICK HERE to get your own copy (I’ll send it to you in messenger)

Let’s chat…

I’d like to chat with you a bit more about your business and how I may be able to help you. Just click here to jump over into messenger & chat!

Resources:

CLICK HERE to join the Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook Group

CLICK HERE to check out Taylor’s Website

CLICK HERE to follow Taylor on Instagram

CLICK HERE to check out Essentialism by Greg McKeown

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The Secret to Unlocking More Time as a CEO

Larissa Macleman — Wed, 02 Mar 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Do you always feel like you have a never-ending to-do list?

Like nothing seems to get checked off, and as soon as that alarm goes off in the morning, you feel like you are already behind before your day has even begun?

Then, when your day does begin and you start ticking the things off that you want to get done, someone needs your help with a consultation, a client, or to run and pick the kids up from school, and then your list of priorities gets totally reshuffled.

You often find yourself lying awake at night, going through ALL the things you didn’t get done, instead of focusing on the wins of the day. You’re left feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and always behind with your business.

This is a feeling I know ALL too well. It is why I started becoming a Salon Business Coach, because I see it far too often. As a Salon Owner, you end up wearing too many hats and not having enough time to do ‘all the things’…in your business, with your team, with your family and god forbid you have ANY time leftover for you!

So, that is why I want to introduce you to the ever-so-lovely, Mridu Parikh.

Mridu is the founder of Life is Organised, a company that helps female business owners know exactly what they need to do to become more organised. Mridu is also a business coach, as well as a mum to her two babies!

She has almost the exact same career journey as mine, so I knew that what she had to say about helping business owners with balancing overwhelm and stress, with all your demands and distractions (with your team at work and your team at home), would be a valuable listen for you!

I know the advice that Mridu has on this topic will leave you with strategies to make your business and life more productive… so keep listening to hear what she has to say!

Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:

Discover Mridu’s expert planning tips in the Salon
Learn how to avoid overwhelm and stress in your business with this one strategy.
How to say goodbye to that never-ending to-do list

5 Mistakes You’re Making When Hiring

CLICK HERE to get your hands on it (it’ll take you to messenger)

Let’s chat…

I’d like to chat with you a bit more about your business and how I may be able to help you. Just click here to jump over into messenger & chat!

Resources:

CLICK HERE to join the Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook Group

CLICK HERE to follow Mridu on Facebook

CLICK HERE to check out Mridu’s business, Life is Organised.

CLICK HERE to check out Mridu’s Podcast “Productivity on Purpose”

CLICK HERE to listen to Robert Reffkin’s Book “No One Succeeds Alone”

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How to Attract Your Dream Team to Work For You

Larissa Macleman — Sat, 19 Feb 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Do you worry that at any given moment, your team may leave and you will struggle to replace them?

Like, every time you try to find a new team member or put out an ad, it never seems to work. It feels like no one wants to work for you!

You worry that you will never find any new team members, and since it feels like everyone is looking right now… your chances decrease even more! You feel like everyone else has all the team, and there is none left for you!

It has you constantly on tenterhooks; like you are being held hostage in your own Salon. … and it’s frustrating because you feel like it’s out of your hands.

Somebody leaves and you have no one to move the clients to, so you get stuck doing them and going back on the floor.

You feel like you are in a constant revolving door, with every 2 steps forward comes 2 steps back.

Well did you know, you could actually be making some crucial mistakes when it comes to hiring.. mistakes I see SO many Salons making.

So, grab your copy below, press play, and let’s dive into the episode…

Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:

The real reason your job ad is not attracting the right stylists to apply.
The most common mistakes Salon Owners make when hiring a team.
How the Salon down the road has people lining up the door to work for them.

“5 Mistakes You’re Making When Hiring”

Learn how to attract the right people to work for you in your Salon, by avoiding these 5 mistakes when hiring. CLICK HERE to get your own checklist (it’ll take you to messenger!).

Let’s chat…

I’d like to chat with you a bit more about your business and how I may be able to help you. Just click here to jump over into messenger & chat!

Resources:

CLICK HERE to join the Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook Group
CLICK HERE to watch the replay of my LIVE event “5 Mistakes When Hiring”

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“Is It My Fault My Team is Leaving?”

Larissa Macleman — Fri, 11 Feb 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Have you recently gone through a breakup?–and no, I’m not talking about a romantic breakup, I’m talking about a TEAM breakup!

I actually think a team breakup can be ten times more painful than an actual breakup...AND it’s even worse when they start dating the Salon down the road.

You’re left feeling confused, stressed, and yet again having to solve the problem of why your team isn’t sticking around. Not only that, but you have to spend the time that you were GOING to spend working on growing your business, finding someone to fill the role.

It’s a vicious cycle, and unfortunately one I see all too often.

In our industry, this seems to be the most common, neverending problem all Salon Owners face, so you aren’t alone! Why aren’t my team sticking around? Why have I spent so much time training them, only for them to leave 6 months later? Am I not paying them enough?

BUT, what if we shifted our way of thinking?

In this episode of the Podcast, I want you to meet Sheryl Lee-Woodhouse. I have known Sheryl for years and with her extensive background in relationship management and Salon recruitment, you know she is going to give incredible knowledge on what you could be missing when it comes to your team.

So, listen to the episode to hear her take on what is happening in the industry and what needs to change.

Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:

The truth about how to attract the right team for your Salon
Discover the one thing you are doing wrong when it comes to looking after your staff
The real reason that team member left your Salon

Attract and Retain Your Dream Salon Team

Get the Rockstar Team Guide, just CLICK HERE

Let’s chat…

I’d like to chat with you a bit more about your business and how I may be able to help you. Just click here to jump over into messenger & chat!

Resources:

CLICK HERE to join the Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook Group

CLICK HERE to follow Sheryl on Instagram

CLICK HERE to check out Sheryl’s Business “National Salon & Spa Recruitment”

CLICK HERE to check out Mark Bouris’s book “Yellow Brick Road to Your Financial Security”

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How to Become the CEO of Your Salon in 2022 (Part 3)

Larissa Macleman — Sat, 22 Jan 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Do you ever look at someone that is successful, someone that is winning at life, and want your life to be the same?

We’ve all been there. It’s part of being a human. But I also believe it’s part of our biggest downfall to success and growth.

Why? Because everyone’s story is different and everyone’s journey to success is different. Whether it is the salon down the road, or a Salon you follow on social media, everyone has gone on their own journey to get to where they are.

When I owned my own Salon, I would always admire other Salon owners and compare what their business looked like on the outside to my own. They looked like they had a perfect team, great clients, and even better, a perfect work/life balance.

I want to help you on your journey. I want to share my experience with you, not so that you can compare your journey to mine, but so you learn real-life strategies that actually work and that helped me grow my million-dollar Salon. These are things you can implement in your Salon, so you can become the successful Salon owner you have always dreamed of.

This episode is the third (and final) part of my Level Up series that walks you through my Salon Annual Planner. This episode will look at all areas of your business, your income, hours, mindset, EVERYTHING that influences your role as Salon CEO.

What are you waiting for? Let’s create a roadmap for success right now.

Download your own copy of my Salon Annual Planner below and press play.

Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:

Why you always feel like your business is ahead of you – and how to regain control
Why you don’t need to panic about being behind your competition
Most common mistakes salon owners make when growing their business

Level Up 2022

To access the full Level Up guide, CLICK here

Apply to Work With Me in 2022

Come and work with me this year by joining my Salon Mastery Program. In the Program, we guide Salon Owners like yourself fully Master their role as ‘Salon CEO’ and Grow a Rockstar Team, leading that Team to Smash Sales Targets, earn Powerful Profits and Attract & Retain Dream Clients.

Apply now and we’ll see if we’re a match to work together.

Resources:

CLICK HERE to join the Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook Group

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3 Secrets in Achieving Success in Your Salon in 2022 (Part 2)

Larissa Macleman — Sun, 16 Jan 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Do you ever feel like you are getting nowhere with your Salon?

Like, no matter what steps you are taking, you can’t quite move the needle at the right time and place. On top of this, you have couple of rocky years and it’s a recipe for constant setbacks, overwhelm and stress. I’ve seen SO many Salon Owners going through this recently…

Luckily, I want to change this for you. I want to show you that one step, whilst is so simple, can actually be the most important in your journey to success.

This is the thing I wish I had known about when I had my Salon, and can be easily overlooked when you are too busy “doing” all things in the Salon, rather than working “on” your business.

Do you want to know what the secret thing is? Join the top percentage of Salon Owners, who are to be the ones that go for it, putting their goals and ambitions first?

…or do you want to keep your Salon as it is? I know which option I would choose, and the one that ended up changing my entire life and Salon for the better.

This episode is Part 2 of my Level Up series and will teach you how to unpack where your Salon currently is, what the 3 most important things are that you should be focusing on, and the big rocks of your year.

All you need to do is download your own copy of my Salon Annual Planner below and click ‘play’ on this episode!

Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:

The truth about how to level up your business that the salon down the road doesn’t want you to know about
Secret – The real reason you weren’t prepared for 2021
After only 30 minutes, you will have a full plan for 2022, ready to kickstart your year.

Level Up 2022

To access the full Level Up Guide & the Salon Annual Planner, CLICK here

Apply to Work With Me in 2022

Apply now and we’ll see if we’re a match to work together.

Resources:

CLICK HERE to join the Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook Group

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Make 2022 Your Best Salon Year Yet

Larissa Macleman — Fri, 31 Dec 2021 09:00:00 +0000

A New Year always brings a fresh start. A chance to start over after a year of uncertainty. Through this, you’ve had countless setbacks, financially, mentally, and physically, which now, has maybe left you feeling miles behind with your business.

Now you are heading into 2022, hopeful that this year you can create the life you have worked tirelessly toward.

You might be looking to really change the way you lead your team in order for them to feel motivated and inspired – focusing on team retention.

Maybe it is time to bring some excitement and energy back into your Salon!

This may also be a chance to refocus your own business mindset, maybe it’s time to redirect your attention & spend more quality time with your family, and maybe this year is the year you truly step into your role as CEO of your Salon.

I know the last couple of years have been rocky, but the one thing that can help you get through uncertainty is a clear plan.

Preparing yourself to succeed, which is usually the part that all business owners struggle with! I know I used to struggle with this. But it’s all about creating an achievable plan and then holding yourself accountable to reach those goals.

This is where I come in. This episode features our “Salon Annual Planner” which helps Salon Owners who want to make 2022 their best year yet by avoiding constant setbacks and taking control of their business.

I know how busy Salon Owners are, so I have created a plan that you can follow as you listen to this episode. Then by the end of it, you will have a clear roadmap of what 2022 will bring you and your Salon.

Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:

The one thing you already know about that you are probably not doing in your salon
The most common mistakes salon owners make when growing their business
After only 30 minutes, you will have a full plan for 2022, ready to kickstart your year.

Level Up 2022

To access the full Level Up guide, CLICK here

Apply to Work With Me in 2022

Come and work with me in 2022 by joining my Salon Mastery Program. In the Program, we guide Salon Owners like yourself fully master their role as ‘Salon CEO’ and grow a Rockstar Team, leading that team to smash sales targets, earn powerful profits and attract & retain dream clients.

Apply now and we’ll see if we’re a match to work together.

Resources:

CLICK HERE to join the Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook Group

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Surviving the “Christmas Cray Cray” Season In Your Salon

Larissa Macleman — Fri, 10 Dec 2021 09:00:00 +0000

How is it almost Christmas? I feel like the months go SO quickly, and let’s not mention the fact that it is almost 2022 (gulp!).

I’m sure you are holding out for a well-deserved break after the Christmas Cray Cray period has just about broken you! I remember when I had my Salon…. it would get down to that final week before the Salon shut for Christmas & New Year, and we would be counting down the days every morning. Getting that one step closer to collapsing on the couch and enjoying putting our feet up for days on end.

However, as you start to slow down and unwind, the Salon is the opposite. It can feel like mayhem!

With last-minute client cancellations, reschedules and long days, with barely any time to stop and take a break…it can be exhausting, to say the least.

So, I wanted to share with you my top tips for getting through this last week. To survive the last kilometres of your marathon, without totally exhausting yourself so that when Christmas day comes around, you aren’t a total zombie and you can enjoy the break you have so earned.

Salon Christmas E-Book:

Here are my 12 steps to Survive Christmas in Your Salon, CLICK HERE for the guide

Let’s chat…

I’d like to chat with you a bit more about your business and how I may be able to help you. Just click here to jump over into messenger & chat!

Resources:

CLICK HERE to join the Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook Group

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Is Now the Right Time to Sell My Salon?

Larissa Macleman — Sun, 07 Nov 2021 09:00:00 +0000

There is no perfect time to sell your salon.

Trust me. I’ve been there before.

The idea to sell your salon or spa business can come from feeling frustrated or unmotivated. I don’t know about you, but when I owned my Salon I considered selling about 5 times! If I had a particularly bad few days… the thought would often creep into my mind. I’m sure you can relate, most salon owners have felt this way at some point in their journey.

As a Salon Owner, you work countless hours on and off the floor, manage an entire team of humans, and have a salon with a following of clients. You may feel like you encompass everything your business has to offer and have worked so hard to get your salon where it is today.

However, now the time has come. You want to change your lifestyle to begin to reap other benefits that can come from owning a Salon. And that may mean selling! I get it.

If this is you, you could be feeling overwhelmed and not know where to start.

Should you be selling your salon or not?

Is this the right decision for YOU and the future of your business?

In this episode, I want to introduce Ian Jones, business broker and the founder of Direct Business Hub.

Ian is passionate about helping owners like you decide whether selling your salon is the right move. He has all the top tips and must-know secrets for the hair and beauty industry from a business perspective.

You need to listen to what insights he has up his sleeve, so let’s dive into this week’s episode.

Inner CEO Snapshot

CLICK HERE to get your hands on it

Let’s chat…

I’d like to chat with you a bit more about your business and how I may be able to help you. Just click here to jump over into messenger & chat!

Resources:

CLICK HERE to download your own free Definitive Checklist for selling your salon
CLICK HERE to read the How to Sell my Salon Business article
CLICK HERE to check out Direct Business Hub’s blog area
CLICK HERE to check out Direct Business Hub’s website
CLICK HERE to join the Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook Group

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Juggling Motherhood and Salon Ownership Like a #Boss

Larissa Macleman — Wed, 27 Oct 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Owning a Salon is a balancing act.

Not only do we have our businesses to nurture… we also have a team to lead, a family to prioritise, a social life to remember… all whilst trying not to forget about ourselves, too!

Then you throw motherhood into the mix… and suddenly, it’s a whole different ball game.

I know what it’s like. I had 2 children throughout my time owning a Salon. Suddenly, it’s imperative that you actually take time out of the business to spend with your growing family. There’s a guilt that you begin to feel no matter where you spend your time. If you’re with your family, you feel guilty about being away from your team. If you’re with your team… you feel like you’re missing valuable time with your family!

It can be such a tricky transition, even when you have 9 months to prepare…

That’s why I want you to meet Chelle. Chelle is the uber-successful Owner of Urban Betty, a thriving salon which will soon open its third location in Texas, US.

In this episode, Chelle is going to share her journey to success, with a special focus on her most recent adventure… Motherhood. While most of us have 8 or 9 months to prepare for this (and still don’t feel ready!)… but Chelle found out she was going to be a Mum with 3 days’ notice.

Tune in now to hear Chelle’s incredible success story and how she juggles motherhood and salon ownership like a #boss.

Inner CEO Snapshot

CLICK HERE to get your hands on it

Let’s chat…

I’d like to chat with you a bit more about your business and how I may be able to help you. Just click here to jump over into messenger & chat!

Resources:

CLICK HERE to join the Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook Group

CLICK HERE to check out Chelle on Instagram

CLICK HERE to check out Chelle’s Salon “Urban Betty” on Instagram

CLICK HERE to get Tribal Leadership by Dave Logan

CLICK HERE to get Profit First by Mike Michalowicz

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Stress-Free Guide to Managing Clients after Lockdown Re-Opening

Larissa Macleman — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 09:00:00 +0000

I have a question for you:

If you have recently reopened, after being closed because of covid…

Are you feeling just a tad overwhelmed?

This is something I’ve been noticing a LOT lately with salon owners i’ve been chatting to…

I get it. Post-covid, reopening cray-cray is REAL. Working long hours, trying to communicate effectively with both your team and clients…

Now, don’t get me wrong, we should of course feel super lucky that we can re-open in the first place. And we do.

But that doesn’t mean it’s any less overwhelming!

I’m sure by now you have 100s of clients queuing for the earliest available appointment as you return to the salon.

Trying to chop and change the appointment book, squeeze everyone in, prioritise,

reschedule, reorganise… it’s enough to drive any salon owner to the edge of insanity!

But did you know: there are three ways you can reintegrate your clients to keep your own sanity (and that of your team)… and not lose or disappoint any clients along the way.

In this episode, I’ll talk you through the three ways to choose from, to manage your appointment book and the peak you are having right now… plus to avoid the troughs that may creep up after the crazy-busy period is over.

Re-Scheduling Scripts

CLICK HERE to get your hands on it

Let’s chat…

I’d like to chat with you a bit more about your business and how I may be able to help you. Just click here to jump over into messenger & chat!

Resources:

CLICK HERE to join the Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook Group

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7 Crucial Activities to Move the Needle in Lockdown

Larissa Macleman — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Are you currently in lockdown?

So many salon owners that I know have had to either cut back hours or even worse- close their salons. What I’ve realised, during this difficult time, is that we need to try our very hardest to make the best out of the ‘worst’.

We have been forced to take a step back from working ‘in’ our businesses, which I see as a crucial opportunity to work ‘on’ your business instead.

Fill your days, where you can, with productive activities that will continue to move the needle in your business, even if you can’t actually have the doors open for trading.

Because as a salon owner, it’s your job to keep things moving forward in your business and try as hard as you can to keep things running smoothly (while chaos ensues around the world!)

In this episode, I’m going to share with you the top 7 things you should be working on right now, behind the scenes, to really focus on doing the things you CAN do during this time… rather than those you cannot.

Inner CEO Snapshot

CLICK HERE to get your hands on it

Survive to Thrive HUB

CLICK HERE to get free access!

Let’s chat…

I’d like to chat with you a bit more about your business and how I may be able to help you. Just click here to jump over into messenger & chat!

Resources:

CLICK HERE to join the Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook Group

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Conquering the Fear of Becoming a ‘Salon CEO’

Larissa Macleman — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +0000

If you’re anything like me, then it will have been your passion for hairdressing that inspired you to open your own Salon.

You went from your Apprenticeship, to working in a Salon as a stylist, to owning your own Salon.

Now, you suddenly have all of these business responsibilities, with no formal business training! Even though you own your own business, the thought of being a “Salon CEO” is a little scary, because that feels like a whole other ball game.

It’s so easy to question yourself- Do I have what it takes? How will I know what to do? Will I enjoy this role?

I get it. But what if I told you that it is possible to make the transition from owner/operator to Salon CEO successfully… even if you feel like you can’t (to begin with)?

In this episode, I’m chatting with Abbie Tong. After owning her salon So You Hairdressing for 6.5 years, Abbie successfully made the transition off the floor in order to become the CEO of her salon. She will share how she reached success after the difficult journey she faced, and how you can too.

Inner CEO Snapshot

CLICK HERE to get your hands on it

Let’s chat…

I’d like to chat with you a bit more about your business and how I may be able to help you. Just click here to jump over into messenger & chat!

Resources:

CLICK HERE if you’d like to read Dare to Lead by Brené Brown

CLICK HERE to access Rising Strong by Brené Brown

CLICK HERE to listen to the Salon Owners Collective podcast

CLICK HERE to join the Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook Group

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Salon Ownership: Dreams vs Reality

Larissa Macleman — Thu, 12 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +0000

The reality of running a salon: is it what you originally envisioned?

It was always a dream of yours to own a Salon, but now that you have achieved this, the reality is that things aren’t always perfect! Relate?

I know how it can feel. You’re so close to living that ideal life you always dreamt of,

but everyday dramas just keep cropping up and getting in the way! All of a sudden, the dream feels further and further away.

In this episode, I’m chatting with someone who knows this feeling all too well. Having faced a house fire, brand new babies to juggle, team walkouts, and hiring troubles, Mia De Vries has experienced the reality of owning a Salon, and just how far from the ‘dream’ it can sometimes feel…

After owning her salon for 16 years, Mia then founded an online education business called The Secret Fox.

Listen in now as Mia shares how she led her Salon to success, got her dream life back on track… and most importantly, how you can do the same.

Inner CEO Snapshot

CLICK HERE to get your hands on it

Let’s chat…

I’d like to chat with you a bit more about your business and how I may be able to help you. Just click here to jump over into messenger & chat!

Resources

CLICK HERE to check out THE SECRET FOX Education website

CLICK HERE to access The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving A F*ck by Sarah Knight

CLICK HERE to grab The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying by Marie Kondo

CLICK HERE to join the Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook Group

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From ‘OverWhelmed’ to ‘OverAchieving’ in 5 Steps

Larissa Macleman — Thu, 08 Jul 2021 09:00:00 +0000

As a busy Salon Owner, I’m sure you are familiar with the feeling of overwhelm. In actual fact, this is something I help Salon Owners overcome, every single day.

Running a Salon is a lot, and it can get pretty overwhelming if you don’t have a clear idea of ‘what’ the next right move is for you.

I get it. You try so many different things at once, hoping for some kind of breakthrough… waiting for the one thing that works. The thing is, salon success isn’t achieved this way, and more often than not – it will only lead to frustration and overwhelm.

In this episode, I want to help you overcome this feeling of frustration and overwhelm by sharing a few key strategies with you. When implemented, these strategies will help Salon Owners like yourself decide what the next right move is for you, and how to achieve it.

Inner CEO Snapshot

CLICK HERE to get your hands on it

Let’s chat…

I’d like to chat with you a bit more about your business and how I may be able to help you. Just click here to jump over into messenger & chat!

Resources:

CLICK HERE to access the How to Employ People for Free Podcast

CLICK HERE to access the podcast: What You Could Be Doing Wrong When Looking For Staff

CLICK HERE to join the Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook Group

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Creating Healthy Boundaries: Ditch the Addiction!

Larissa Macleman — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Are you addicted to being busy?

When you’re deep in a pit of overwhelm, and it’s been that way for longer than you actually realise… Then it might be time to take a step back and truly ask yourself this question.

I see so many Salon Owners with these HUGE to-do lists, with lots of people relying on them and who are really still stuck in the day to day operations of their business. And don’t get me wrong… i’ve been there!

But what I realise now, is that I didn’t want to let those things go. I wanted my team to still rely on me a bit, or to be ‘needed’… because it can be addicting! But trust me, it’s not what’s best in the long run…

Today I’m joined by Dawn Bradley. We’re going to chat all about how to create healthy boundaries in a business and What to do when people try to push boundaries… plus how to let go of that desire to be ‘needed’.

Inner CEO Snapshot

CLICK HERE to get your hands on it

Let’s chat…

I’d like to chat with you a bit more about your business and how I may be able to help you. Just click here to jump over into messenger & chat!

Resources:

CLICK HERE to join the Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook Group

CLICK HERE to get Dawn’s free Playbook

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How to Master Your Inner Salon CEO- Part 2

Larissa Macleman — Tue, 09 Feb 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Are you ready to step up into becoming a real CEO of your business?

Maybe you’ve had a year of feeling stuck, or like nothing that you try is really working.

We’re into a new year now, and you’re tired of feeling overwhelmed with all the things.

But what if you could make 2021 a breakthrough year… rather than just having another year of ‘average’?

Something needs to change! It’s time to start doing less, achieving more and moving faster.

The magic is in the doing… so it’s time to get started.

Join me in the final part of my 2-part Podcast miniseries- all about Mastering Your Inner Salon CEO

Inner CEO Snapshot

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Let’s chat…

I’d like to chat with you a bit more about your business and how I may be able to help you. Just click here to jump over into messenger & chat!

Resources:

CLICK HERE to join the Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook Group

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How to Master Your Inner Salon CEO – Part 1

Larissa Macleman — Tue, 09 Feb 2021 09:00:00 +0000

If you want to move toward your goals, and gain more freedom and more profit in your business, then these are the 5 critical things you need to know.

2021 is the year to Master your Inner CEO and ultimately master the art of Salon Success so you can have a break though year… not just this year but every year.

And it’s not success if it’s at the cost of your sanity and time with your family. Life is too short to live overworked, underpaid, stressed and overwhelmed. So it’s clear to me that the first thing to master, if you want to have any hope of making a change and growing your business, is to master yourself…

So let’s begin… Join me in part 1 of my 2-part Podcast miniseries- all about Mastering Your Inner Salon CEO.

Inner CEO Snapshot

CLICK HERE to get your hands on it

Let’s chat…

I’d like to chat with you a bit more about your business and how I may be able to help you. Just click here to jump over into messenger & chat!

Resources:

CLICK HERE to join the Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook Group

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A Year in Review: Lessons Learned in 2020

Larissa Macleman — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 09:00:00 +0000

Let’s take a moment to reflect.

As we step into 2021, a new year filled with new possibilities… we first must look back on the year that’s passed, in order to look forward into 2021.

To make the best of 2021 you must become someone different than you’ve been in 2020.

If you do the same as you did last year, nothing will change- everything will stay the same. Lunacy is doing the same as you’ve done before, and expecting a different result.

Let’s work toward bringing out your best & becoming a real salon CEO in 2021, instead of just having another year of ‘average’!

I want to dive into some big lessons from 2020… look back on the year that’s gone so that we can have a clear head moving into 2021. Then we can truly focus on Mastering your inner Salon CEO for the year ahead.

Let’s chat…

I’d like to chat with you a bit more about your business and how I may be able to help you. Just click here to jump over into messenger & chat!

Resources:

CLICK HERE to grab Your Momentum Focuser to #LevelUp in 2021

CLICK HERE to join the Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook Group

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Level Up in 2021- Part 3

Larissa Macleman — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 09:00:00 +0000

I love planning out my future because it reminds me that I am in control of writing my own story book.

Ultimately, we are the only ones who get to decide what happens in our lives and in our businesses, but what that takes is planning and dedication.

You have to dedicate time to act as your salon’s CEO.

If being a ‘CEO’ feels like a huge leap from where you are now, that’s okay. Remember you have to be true to where you are in your journey and start from there.

If 2021 is going to be different, you need to be different.

It’s time to make shite happen! Let’s dive into this episode…

Let’s chat…

I’d like to chat with you a bit more about your business and how I may be able to help you. Just click here to jump over into messenger & chat!

Resources:

CLICK HERE to grab Your Momentum Focuser to #LevelUp in 2021

CLICK HERE to join the Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook Group

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Level Up in 2021- Part 2

Larissa Macleman — Sun, 06 Dec 2020 09:00:00 +0000

It’s time to decide that 2021 will be different.

Are you ready to make the decision to become the Salon CEO you want to be?

As your business grows and moves through the different stages, you get better at your job as a CEO and your priorities shift. It is possible to balance your business life with your personal life, it’s just a matter of learning how.

The first step is deciding that you’re going to go for it in 2021. You have to make a conscious decision that you will not settle for anything less than growth, evolution and success.

Simplify your role by leaving behind the mindsets of a stylist, therapist, or manager, and really get clear on what it means to be the CEO of your salon.

Ask yourself these two questions…

What did you get into business for?
Why are you here?

It is easy to lose sight of what we’re working towards… So get clear on your vision and master your inner CEO.

Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:

Discover 1 step you should never overlook when growing your salon – it’s simpler than you think
Find out why you don’t need to panic about being behind your competition – i’ll tell you exactly what to do instead
Learn the one thing you already know about that you are probably not doing in your salon

Let’s chat…

I’d like to chat with you a bit more about your business and how I may be able to help you. Just click here to jump over into messenger & chat!

Resources:

CLICK HERE to grab Your Momentum Focuser to #LevelUp in 2021

CLICK HERE to join the Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook Group

3 Powerful Quotes from This Episode:

“Decide to be the one that actually goes for it”
“What are the outcomes that you want for your business… Why are you here?”
“I’d rather take longer to achieve something, than push myself so much that I end up in burnout”

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AI Is Coming To Your Salon (Here’s How to Win)

3 Reasons You Need to Listen

Did I Build My Salon Systems the Wrong Way?

3 Reasons You Need to Listen

Salon Challenges. Pressure. Exhaustion… And How to Respond.

It’s inevitable that your salon will have challenges. Staff drama, cash flow dips, growth plateaus…

3 Reasons You Need to Listen

5 Salon Meetings to Rule Them All

If you’re repeating yourself weekly and still not getting traction from your team, this episode explains why and what to fix.

3 Reasons You Need to Listen

Put these 5 Meetings into Action in Your Salon with Larissa

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Is Burnout Killing Your Creativity? Reignite It Now.

Is your most creative ideas locked away?

If you’re ready to fast-track your next million, it might be time to rethink how you spend your time.3 Reasons to Listen:

How Poor Communication is Costing You Profit & Peace

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Turning Followers Into Lifelong Clients…

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When Is the Right Time to Hire a New Team Member?

Here is why you should listen to the full episode:

Salon Mastery

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Why You Need Apprentices

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I Want to Sell My Salon

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Fast Hack to Re-Energise Your Salon’s Growth

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How I Grew My Salon in a Recession

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How to Master the Salon Sprint

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How She Grew Her Salon to $1 Million

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Salon Manager Mastery: Empowering Managers and Liberating Owners

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How to Recover From Burnout

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My Manager Took My Job

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How Hormones Impact Salon Success

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How to Beat the Hiring Crisis

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From Chaos to Clarity: Stress Relief for Salon CEOs

Salon Mastery

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Where Do I Find a Manager?

Salon Mastery

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Connect with Greta

The Canva Effect: How to Create Scroll-Stopping Social Media Posts

Here is why you should listen to the full episode:

Salon Mastery

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How to Beat the 2 Year Team Exit

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Leading Through Stories: Showing Up and Inspiring Your Team

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How Fashion Trends Can Increase Your Salon Revenue

3 Reasons Why Your Rockstar Turned into a Bad Apple …

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Why Your Social Media Strategy Isn’t Working

Does Your Team Actually Trust You?

Salon Mastery

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Connection, Communication & Confidence – What You Need to Know About 2024

Salon Mastery

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5 Questions You Need To Ask Your Team

Salon Mastery

How She Got Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable

Salon Mastery

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5 Meetings that Rule Them All

Salon Mastery

Resources

Put these 5 Meetings into Action
in Your Salon with Larissa