Flourish

45% of Employees   will leave a salon within the first 2 years - Shoot Dang! & 65% left while they were still happy - Say What??? I don't know about you but statistics like these make me want to pull my hair out!  LOL  On a more serious note, One of the hardest things about owning a Salon is when a team member decides it is time to move on.   For me it is not just the the fact that they are leaving it is that  our industry seams to struggle with professionalism on this matter.   I am always sad to see stylist go, but am very supportive of peeps following their dreams.  Lets just have integrity and keep all our bridges in tact.   So if it is time to move on and start a new dream - make the transition as smooth as possible… Be Honest   Embrace transparency. When it comes to leaving, a little honesty goes a long way. Talk to your boss, let them know what your plans.   Work together to come up with an exit strategy.  

Welcome to the Flourish blog! Flourish has been a labor of love between myself and Marielle over the past year. After attending a salon industry conference and being inspired we decided it was time to take action! This project is a way for us to share our knowledge and become more involved in the salon community that we love. With a combined 40 years experience in the industry, wearing the hats of stylist, sales director, educators, mentors, artistic director and current salon owner. We hope you find inspiration and motivation through our posts and blog. Follow along on Instagram, Facebook for more. We hope to inspire you!  Happy Flourishing! xoxo Lori

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!  https://marshuster.wufoo.com/forms/z1wyv2gs1ca0j9b/

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.      Secondly , make it personal!   Prepare  for your guests BEFORE they come i