We continue with @matt.swinney this week and dive deep into strategies and tips for leveling up your business. We also discuss the importance of paying attention to your finances and planning for your future beyond hair.&nbsp; This Week's Topics:   • Injury in college ended football career, trying hair school because of parents&nbsp;   • Building your business and financial planning&nbsp;   • What he would change about the industry&nbsp;   • His Hair Horror Story&nbsp; Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist. Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating &amp; review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! Here's what you do: - Scroll down to 'Ratings &amp; Reviews'&nbsp; - Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)!&nbsp; - Click on ‘Write a Review’ and let us know what you love most! Each rating &amp; review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance! FOLLOW US

Ep. 316 • Small Steps You Can Take to Change Your Spending Habits w/ Matt Swinney

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Are you actively trying to build your dream book or just hoping it will happen?&nbsp; Early in her career, Independent Educator and member of the BTC team @manely.summer focused on shaping her clientele and services she offered. She now is able to choose the clients she wants and only do the services she likes!&nbsp; We discuss a wealth of topics with Summer including clientele, blonding, and tips for taking great pictures of your clients! This Week's Topics:  • Starting as an assistant to learn  • Time spent building her dream book   • The importance of variety and changing it up   • Client behavior: what she is noticing   • Her stance on bond builders   • Major mistakes in blonding   • Tips for taking great pictures of your clients&nbsp;  &nbsp; Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist.   Android users, you can leave us a rating on Spotify. You can find the rating option underneath the podcast's description. Apple users can leave a rating &amp; review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes!&nbsp; Each rating &amp; review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance!&nbsp;   FOLLOW US

HIGHLIGHTS • Finding (and Attracting) Your Dream Clientele w/ Summer Labayen

Are you actively trying to build your dream book or just hoping it will happen?&nbsp; Early in her career, Independent Educator and member of the BTC team @manely.summer focused on shaping her clientele and services she offered. She now is able to choose the clients she wants and only do the services she likes!&nbsp; We discuss a wealth of topics with Summer including clientele, blonding, and tips for taking great pictures of your clients! This Week's Topics:  • Starting as an assistant to learn  • Time spent building her dream book   • The importance of variety and changing it up   • Client behavior: what she is noticing   • Her stance on bond builders   • Major mistakes in blonding   • Tips for taking great pictures of your clients&nbsp;  &nbsp; Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist.   Android users, you can leave us a rating on Spotify. You can find the rating option underneath the podcast's description. Apple users can leave a rating &amp; review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes!&nbsp; Each rating &amp; review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance!&nbsp;   FOLLOW US

Ep. 321 • Finding (and Attracting) Your Dream Clientele w/ Summer Labayen

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Educator and Balayage Specialist @dvcolour grew up watching her mother do hair and saw the passion she had for it. That passion was the same for Diana and she constantly focused on leveling up her technique and knowledge. We discuss how taking classes can not only elevate your work but also your income. This Week's Topics:  • Getting her passion from hair from watching mother do hair; losing her in high school  • Dropping out of high school to go to&nbsp;cosmo&nbsp;school   • How educating and taking classes elevated her work and clientele   • Becoming an educator and mistakes students are making   • Client behavior – what's changed?   • Hair horror story Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist.   Android users, you can leave us a rating on Spotify. You can find the rating option underneath the podcast's description. Apple users can leave a rating &amp; review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes!&nbsp; Each rating &amp; review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance!&nbsp;   FOLLOW US

HIGHLIGHTS • A Passion for Hair Passed Down w/ Diana Vivilecchia

Educator and Balayage Specialist @dvcolour grew up watching her mother do hair and saw the passion she had for it. That passion was the same for Diana and she constantly focused on leveling up her technique and knowledge. We discuss how taking classes can not only elevate your work but also your income. This Week's Topics:  • Getting her passion from hair from watching mother do hair; losing her in high school  • Dropping out of high school to go to cosmo school   • How educating and taking classes elevated her work and clientele   • Becoming an educator and mistakes students are making   • Client behavior – what's changed?   • Hair horror story Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist.   Android users, you can leave us a rating on Spotify. You can find the rating option underneath the podcast's description. Apple users can leave a rating &amp; review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes!&nbsp; Each rating &amp; review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance!&nbsp;   FOLLOW US

Ep. 322 • A Passion for Hair Passed Down w/ Diana Vivilecchia

Stylist and Sam Villa Hair Arteam member @rogermolinahair gives us the wonderful glimpse into his creative process as well as the challenges he faces during it. He shares his strategy on dealing with problems and how to reframe a negative situation.   This Week's Topics: • Reframing something negative or distracting   • Starting your day with a short prep session   • Playing in a band that broke up and finding hair shows   • Ignoring the haters   • Working through frustration by trying a different approach   • What keeps him up at night   • Knowing your value and worth&nbsp; Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist.   Android users, you can leave us a rating on Spotify. You can find the rating option underneath the podcast's description. Apple users can leave a rating &amp; review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes!&nbsp; Each rating &amp; review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance!&nbsp;   FOLLOW US

Ep. 323 • How to Approach a Challenging Problem w/ Roger Molina

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Stylist and Sam Villa Hair Arteam member @rogermolinahair gives us the wonderful glimpse into his creative process as well as the challenges he faces during it. He shares his strategy on dealing with problems and how to reframe a negative situation.   This Week's Topics: • Reframing something negative or distracting   • Starting your day with a short prep session   • Playing in a band that broke up and finding hair shows   • Ignoring the haters   • Working through frustration by trying a different approach   • What keeps him up at night   • Knowing your value and worth&nbsp; Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist.   Android users, you can leave us a rating on Spotify. You can find the rating option underneath the podcast's description. Apple users can leave a rating &amp; review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes!&nbsp; Each rating &amp; review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance!&nbsp;   FOLLOW US

HIGHLIGHTS • How to Approach a Challenging Problem w/ Roger Molina

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Curl Specialist, educator, and industry activist @keyaartistically has spent the past few years working with the largest brands in our industry to educate them on diversity &amp; inclusion. She shares the challenges she faces when trying to change the narrative in salons as well as corporate offices. We also discuss online product sales and why she recently left her salon after 10 years.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;  This Week's Topics: • What has changed in 3 years since joining us last   • What she has learned working with the corporate big brands on diversity and inclusion   • Black Owned brands being taken over and formulas being changed   • A discussion on product sales   • Her involvement in Not So Pretty documentary on HBO   • Her time on social media   • Leaving her salon of 10 years&nbsp; Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist.   Android users, you can leave us a rating on Spotify. You can find the rating option underneath the podcast's description. Apple users can leave a rating &amp; review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes!&nbsp; Each rating &amp; review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance!&nbsp;   FOLLOW US

HIGHLIGHTS • Education & Inclusion in the Salon Industry w/ Keya Neal

Curl Specialist, educator, and industry activist @keyaartistically has spent the past few years working with the largest brands in our industry to educate them on diversity &amp; inclusion. She shares the challenges she faces when trying to change the narrative in salons as well as corporate offices. We also discuss online product sales and why she recently left her salon after 10 years.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;  This Week's Topics: • What has changed in 3 years since joining us last   • What she has learned working with the corporate big brands on diversity and inclusion   • Black Owned brands being taken over and formulas being changed   • A discussion on product sales   • Her involvement in Not So Pretty documentary on HBO   • Her time on social media   • Leaving her salon of 10 years&nbsp; Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist.   Android users, you can leave us a rating on Spotify. You can find the rating option underneath the podcast's description. Apple users can leave a rating &amp; review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes!&nbsp; Each rating &amp; review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance!&nbsp;   FOLLOW US

Ep. 324 • Education & Inclusion in the Salon Industry w/ Keya Neal

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode. Hairstylist and educator Conor Doyle @conorjmd has spent a lot of time in different areas of Europe and shares his thoughts on how life in the salon is different there. We discuss the image of the hairdresser, training and licensing requirements, and the challenge of pricing. We had an amazing convo and will be back in a couple weeks with Conor for part 2!   This Week’s Topics:&nbsp;   • Growing up when hairdressing was viewed as a ‘dropout option’ • The qualifications for hairdressing in Ireland vs. USA   • Differences between USA and Europe salon life   • How price increases are viewed over there   • What he would change about the industry&nbsp;    &nbsp;Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist.   Android users, you can leave us a rating on Spotify. You can find the rating option underneath the podcast's description. Apple users can leave a rating &amp; review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes!&nbsp; Each rating &amp; review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance!&nbsp;   FOLLOW US

HIGHLIGHTS • How Salon Life is Different Across the Pond w/ Conor James Doyle

Hairstylist and educator Conor Doyle @conorjmd has spent a lot of time in different areas of Europe and shares his thoughts on how life in the salon is different there. We discuss the image of the hairdresser, training and licensing requirements, and the challenge of pricing. We had an amazing convo and will be back in a couple weeks with Conor for part 2!   This Week’s Topics:&nbsp;   • Growing up when hairdressing was viewed as a ‘dropout option’ • The qualifications for hairdressing in Ireland vs. USA   • Differences between USA and Europe salon life   • How price increases are viewed over there   • What he would change about the industry&nbsp;    &nbsp;Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist.   Android users, you can leave us a rating on Spotify. You can find the rating option underneath the podcast's description. Apple users can leave a rating &amp; review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes!&nbsp; Each rating &amp; review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance!&nbsp;   FOLLOW US

Ep. 325 • How Salon Life is Different Across the Pond w/ Conor James Doyle

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Ep. 316 • Small Steps You Can Take to Change Your Spending Habits w/ Matt Swinney

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