Summer reading


Summer is a great time to catch up on some reading, ideally on a beach or in a park ;) I love reading a lot of different books, but industry-related and motivational are some of my favorites. They can be the perfect dose of motivation and inspiration! Read below for a few of my favorite staple reads.

Life as a Daymaker by David Wagner : Everyone in the salon industry should read this book! It's such a simple concept and it's WHY we do WHAT we do! We are all service providers and daymakers and this is a wonderful reminder to always put your guest first.

GROW: Super Stylist by Antony Whitaker : This book I could read over and over and continue to find helpful information. The perfect tool for a new or seasoned stylist, it gets down to business of how to GROW your business with super simple and user friendly concepts. Definitely check it out!

The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo : Obviously not a salon related book...but it could be if your salon needs some organization! Haha! Being surrounded by physical clutter makes it harder for me to focus and concentrate. This book helps clear out the unnecessary clutter in our lives, which in my case leaves more room for mental clarity. Super helpful read!

Basic Black by Cathie Black : If you are in need of career and life motivation, this is it! Cathie has a very extensive and impressive resume, serving as former president of both Hearst Magazines and USA Today. How did she get there? Hard work and taking risks! Although published in 2007 she offers up her best (and I think timeless) career advice and personal life stories. Enjoy!



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