Success Isn’t a Secret—It’s Rented Daily

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In the same year, salon owner Sam James was crowned Australian Hairdresser of the Year 2024 and became a finalist at the British Hairdressing Awards.

But this isn’t just about glitz, glamour, and trophies—it’s about the real journey behind creative success and industry recognition. This conversation is your reminder that building an award-winning salon brand doesn’t come from luck—it comes from relentless clarity, grit, and heart.

Top 5 Expensive Mistakes Salon Investors Make — and How to Avoid Them

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Thinking of buying a salon or scaling yours to $1Million?
Before you take your next step, discover the 5 costly mistakes that new investors — and even experienced salon owners — make when trying to grow a profitable, sustainable salon business.

In this episode of the Salon Owners Collective Podcast, Larissa Macleman, industry leader and business strategist, shares the common traps that can leave you overwhelmed, under-profitable, and stuck in daily operations.
You’ll learn:

✅ Why oversimplifying your business model could be holding you back
✅ How to build a thriving team culture that keeps talent and clients loyal
✅ The secret to engineering profit and scaling with confidence
✅ Why your salon won’t run on “set and forget” — and how to lead with vision
If you’re serious about stepping out of the weeds and into the role of Salon CEO, this is the episode for you.

👉 Tune in now and start building a business that runs on systems, not chaos.

How Poor Communication is Costing You Profit & Peace

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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?

Why Your Team Isn’t Meeting Your Expectations

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If you’ve ever felt frustrated that your team just doesn’t “get it,” you’re not alone. You give instructions, you explain things once, and yet—mistakes happen, tasks are forgotten, and you find yourself constantly fixing things that should’ve been done right the first time.
It’s exhausting. It slows down your business. And honestly? It makes you feel like you’re carrying the whole damn thing on your own shoulders.