Flourish

No matter how you break it down or whatever business you are in, there are 2 ways to grow your business.   Increase the amount of guests you see and/or   increase the amount of money they spend in your biz. Today lets talk about making the most of the time you have with each guest. It all starts with a killer consultation.   During this time it is your job to uncover the needs of the guest.   This opens the doors for you to do your job and consult, educate and recommend products and other services to ensure your guests NEEDS  are met. Think about it, we all want to look our best, including our guests.   Not only when they leave the salon, but the next day and the next and the day after that.   If you do not educate your guests on the products and services they need to recreate their style at home - You not only are not doing your job, you are missing opportunities.   Remember, Your guests are paying you for your time, ...

BEAUTY SLEEP is a REAL thing!!! Did you know that there is a direct connection between poor or lack of sleep and accelerated aging, weight gain, weakened immune system, slower detoxification, anxiety and even brain damage.  YIKES!  In the Beauty Biz we not only need to be able to perform precisely, with grace and a smile, we need to look the part, we need to always be fresh and in style.  Not getting enough sleep makes it hard to FLOURISH.   Think about it...   lack of sleep = dark circle and bags under eyes, foggy brain, and increased chance of getting sick.    I firmly believe we are in the best industry ever.  However, it can be physically and mentally exhausting.  We are always "ON" It is our job to give 110% to each and everyone of our guests.  WE are BEAUTY BIZ ATHLETES ,  training for the a marathon, which is our career.  Athlete's know they need to allow their body to rest to and rejuvenate ...

THE BEST WAY TO PREDICT THE FUTURE IS TO CREATE IT! Have you ever taken the time to think about what you want your life to look like this week, this month, this year...over the next five years?  Believe me this is sooooooo important to do- life goes by whether you are ready or not.  The good news is that the Beauty industry is full of opportunities to fit any lifestyle.  It's up to you to decide what that looks like. The best way to do this is to PLAN.  We all have the same 24 hours in a day, it is all about how you use them.   Take some time to really think about your life.  What are your priorities?  What do you want to accomplish in the next 12 months?  Now grab a piece of paper, your phone or download the form below.   Write down your professional and personal goals?  Be specific. Think about relationships, health, training, finances, faith, hobbies, habits, travel...whatever comes to mind.  No holding back...

Be our GUEST... GUESTS are EVERYTHING to your business.    Without them, we cease to exist. There are on average 20 salons or more that a guest will drive past on their way to see YOU!!    We can’t afford to take that for granted. We would be CRAZY to think that our guests are a sure thing!  You need to make sure you CONNECT.   SMILE, s ay Hello, make the guest feel comfortable.    Nothing can compare with a genuine welome, “Im so glad to see you”   From the second that YOUR guest walks through that door, you are on stage- they are your audience- it is all about them!    We would like you to try this with each of your guests for 21 days- make it a ritual.   First , Set the stage, make sure your work area is clean and look the part, yes you need to have your hair done and makeup flawless.  Peeps are coming to you for your professional advice, no-one wants to go to a sloppy hairdresser.    ...