Welcome to the Gina Bianca Podcast: a podcast for hair stylists, salon owners and modern entrepreneurs! The official podcast of stylist, salon owner, educator, life and business coach Gina Bianca. Follow on instagram for even more valuable content to empower and elevate the beauty industry! @iamginabianca @ginabiancapodcast
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I know that being in business isn’t always easy. Along with the many highs and ‘a ha’ moments it can sometimes be soul destroying, frustrating and a very lonely place to be. Being a business owner is one of life’s greatest educations and it gives you two clear choices, either you continually learn, adapt and grow, or you resist change, stagnate and perish. We live in ever changing and sometimes challenging times, so being informed and constantly inspired is more important than ever. Join Ant ...
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Let’s be honest, creating, building, and growing a salon business and salon brand is not for the faint of heart. It takes passion, purpose, courage, and an insane commitment to make it through the highs and lows, the failures and successes. As a Chief Awesomeness Empowerer and Context Creator at Passion Squared, Nina L. Kovner experiences these stories daily working with our salon owner clients and beauty community. Now it’s time for you to hear the good, the bad, and the ugly behind what it ...
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285 Salon Culture Done Right: Lessons in Leadership & Legacy with Meagan McCormack
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55:51This is a reissue of one of our most popular episodes, where we revisit the keys to building an incredible salon culture with Meagan McCormack. Meagan is, amongst other titles, ‘Chief Operating Officer' of the Visible Changes salon group based in Houston, Texas. I promise that you are going to love this podcast. Visible Changes is an incredibly ins…
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284 Getting Newly Graduated Students or Apprentices Profitable Quickly
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27:08In today's episode, I address a common concern among salon owners: “How do you get newly graduated beauty school students or apprentices to be profitable as quickly as possible?” Getting young team members profitable quickly is the result of a combination of recruitment, training, and leadership. So begin by developing an internal comprehensive tra…
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283 Should the Salon Owner Earn a Wage AND Get a Profit From the Business?
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11:46In this episode of the Grow My Salon Business Podcast, I address a common question from salon owners about the distinction between business profit and the owner's wage. We’ll cover why salon owners should receive both a wage and a return on their investment. Drawing an analogy with other investments, I explain the importance of separating these two…
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Amazing episode today with Misty Jayne! She's an amazing accountability coach that helps hairstylists with money! https://www.mistyjayne.com/financial-flowBy Gina Bianca
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282 How Much is YOUR SALON Really Worth? With Susan Wos
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46:00**PLEASE NOTE: There was an issue with the audio on the episode published earlier today. This episode has the corrected audio.** Today's guest is Susan Wos, an American-based former hairdresser turned business broker who specialises in the salon industry and has now worked with clients in America, Canada, Dubai, UK and Australia… Susan brings valua…
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163. One of the Biggest Mistakes Independent Stylists Make
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8:50Are you doing this super unprofessional thing?By Gina Bianca
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281 What Do You Need to Know Before Opening a Salon?
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11:13What do you need to know - Or what should you know in order to open your own salon? Whether that's a traditional employee-based salon, a rental salon, or even a salon suite, what is it that you should know so that you give yourself the best chance of success? Because, regardless of the type of business model that appeals to you, I think that it’s i…
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162. Balancing Mom Life With This One Mantra
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12:06Hi friends! I don't talk about Mom life that much but heres how I have been managing it and balancing being a small business owner and first time mom with one mantra!By Gina Bianca
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280 Exploring the Booming Hair Extensions Industry with Dina Demetriou
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48:42I've been in the industry a long time, and as a result I’d like to think that I know a lot about all things to do with hair and hairdressing. But one area I haven’t had a lot of practical hands-on exposure to, is the ‘Hair Extensions’ side of the business. Heavily influenced by social media and reality TV influencers, the ‘hair extensions’ business…
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161. 3 Ways to Keep Your Stylists Busy Behind the Chair
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19:19This podcast is brought to you by @marlobeautysupply ! If you aren’t shopping at Marlo beauty already, you HAVE to check them out! Here are a few ways as a salon owner to keep your stylists busy: First off - you need to look cohesive and professional or stylists will not want to work with you. Market to the stylists and clients you want to work wit…
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279 Getting Your Team Engaged and Involved in the Year Ahead.
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10:58For many salon owners, January is a time of the year when they’re getting the team refocused for the year ahead. Because traditionally, January is a time of new beginnings. It's when you let go of the year before, set goals and launch new ideas for the salon. So what’s the best way to get the team re-engaged motivated and excited for the coming yea…
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160. How to get OUT from behind the chair and more Q+A
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21:04This episode is me doing a Q+A from my Mastermind Facebook group! I got some really good questions and I wanted to share my answers here on the podcast. I answered questions like: How to get OUT from behind the chair but still stay inspired? Whats the difference between an owner and a leader? What should I know while I am looking for my new space (…
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278 Don’t Let Your Business Become a Statistic.
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10:06Being in business isn’t easy in fact, “Being in business is hard, and it’s not about to get easy, so stop waiting for it to!” Having said that, being in business brings with it opportunities for personal and professional growth, a sense of control and opportunities for financial gain as well as the flip side of financial gain, which is obviously ‘f…
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159. A Bunch of Ways to Improve Your Guest Experience
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21:46This season we are focused on improving your end to end salon experience! This series is great for all stylists, salon owners, booth renters and suite owners! To join my mastermind group and gain access to this year's curriculum and coaching, visit www.thenetworkmastermind.comBy Gina Bianca
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277 Navigating the Challenges of Salon Ownership and Potential Partnerships with Mikey Denton
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33:56In this episode, I’m talking with Mikey Denton, a former salon owner who shares his personal story of transitioning from a hairstylist to a business owner. Mikey discusses the pitfalls of relying on friends for business advice, the importance of getting everything in writing, and the impact of not understanding the financial and legal aspects of bu…
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276 Forget Goals, Focus on the Habits you Need to Create!
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10:25Happy New Year! For most people the last few days of December are a time for winding down as 2024 draws to a close, but it’s also time to reflect, and to reinvigorate as you get ready for a new year ahead! Now, of course ‘every day’ has the potential for a new beginning and you don’t have to wait until the beginning of the year to start afresh beca…
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It's been real! Thank you all so much for joining me on this journey! If you are looking to elevate your guest experience in 2025, my focus will be on the end to end salon experience. I am so excited to work on what I believe truly matters in our industry and that is providing an amazing experience to our clients. Love you all so much and happy new…
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275 The Single Most Important Gift that you can Give at Christmas
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8:37Salons and Christmas go hand in hand with stress and overwhelm. But hey “It’s over”. Now [hopefully] it’s your chance to spend time with family and friends and kick back and recharge and exercise some self care. As we begin to close out the year, this short episode is just my way of saying thank you for being a listener and to wish you and yours a …
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157. Scott Moon - Salon Ownership Unfiltered
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25:29🎙️ Episode 157: In this episode, we’re joined by Scott Moon @scott._.moon, CEO of Salon S.O.S. @salon.s.o.s, a digital marketing and social media consultant dedicated to helping salons thrive. Scott is a salon growth catalyst who specializes in creating effective loyalty programs that not only boost customer retention but also help salons stop lea…
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ENCORE EPISODE: What To Do When Your Salon Business Is Slower Than You'd Like
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26:37Originally aired January 31, 2024 In this episode, Nina shares some thoughts about the 'everyone is slow' narrative being shared on the salon industry socials. The fact is, not everyone is slow, busy, sad, happy, or anything. This is another example of black-and-white thinking, coupled with remembering the algorithms can be deceiving and distractin…
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274 Industry Trends: Reflections and Predictions with Gordon Miller
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59:58The end of the year is always a time to recap and reflect on the year that’s been. You might choose to do that at a personal or salon level, but you can also look at what’s happening on an industry-wide basis and ask yourself what’s worked during the last year. What are the business trends, and where are the opportunities for the year ahead? On tod…
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156. Victor Valverde (2nd Interview) - Salon Ownership Unfiltered
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1:17:30🎙️ Episode 156: We’re ending the series with a full circle moment, bringing back the one and only Victor Valverde! In this episode, we dive into important topics like longevity in the beauty industry, smart investments, and the changing landscape of influencer culture. Victor shares his invaluable insights on sustaining a long-term career in the be…
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ENCORE EPISODE: Online Discourse and Its Impact On The Salon Industry
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20:30Originally Aired May 1, 2024 In this episode, Nina revisits a conversation around our collective loss of perspective as an industry thanks to the algorithms on social media feeding into our fears and insecurities by amplifying the most enraging pieces of content. Remember, your content is your marketing, and what you choose to engage with online ha…
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ENCORE EPISODE: 2024 The Year of Perspective for The Salon Industry
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41:43Originally aired January 3, 2024 In this episode, Nina proclaims 2024 to be the year of perspective for the salon industry. One viral TiKTok or some comments from random strangers on the Internet is not fact, or truth. The algorithms are designed to feed off our enragement and discourse. Because of that, we are collectively losing perspective aroun…
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273 Could you Pay Cash for a BMW Through Increased Salon Treatments?
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14:22Every salon owner wants their business to grow, but many never break down that desire for growth into a tangible action plan for how to bring that real growth about. Growth begins with first defining ambitious but achievable growth targets, identifying who and where the potential for growth will come from and then ensuring that your team has the re…
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155. Jennifer Jade Alvarez - Salon Ownership Unfiltered
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30:47🎙️ Episode 155: Meet Jennifer Jade Alvarez, a successful salon owner and mentor with a passion for helping salon owners build profitable, resilient businesses. With over 20 years of experience in the beauty industry, Jennifer specializes in hair extensions, bridal services, and scaling businesses. She’s the founder of a seven-figure salon and an ed…
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272 Salons or Barbers? The Pros and Cons with Anthony Laban
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45:47Today's guest is London based Hairdresser, barber, fellow podcaster and salon owner Anthony Laban. On this episode, we discuss Anthony’s journey from managing a large store to owning two boutique salons and two barbershops. We dive into the challenges and opportunities these different business models present, including management, recruitment, and …
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