I stopped watching this video after three minutes and 15 seconds because he never got to the point. He talked about his suit etc, but not what this video is about.
ExclusiveLM are u even in the industry? This video is very old when I was just building so yes, I needed to justify myself and my cred. Fast forward to now.
Dude you missed the most important thing about opening a salon, and thats having the cliental 1st to do it. Now with all the experience you claim you have, how do you miss that one? Smh!
You know I work in a salon where there is NONE of that what so ever. I started working there at 50% commission with 0 clients. My boss has had her salon 17 yrs. I've been there 4yrs now and seen her clientele reduce and reduce. While mine has grown in the past 2 yrs where I get booked 3 to 6 weeks in advance. My clients always text me just to say can't wait for my appointment. I religiously follow this because he is right!!! 100% it has worked for me. Clients pay attention to the way you carry yourself, the way you interact with them, the way you make them feel. Where I am in the moment it's not the best place because my boss is always bringing negative energy into the salon and tension is high. So, I hope soon I can open a salon and keep having that SPARK everyone is looking for! Thank you your words are refreshing let's me not forget on why I decided to be a cosmetologist.
Thank you for your input girl, IV had my salon for 9 years and it's steady, nothing has changed much and it gets me down I'm looking at how to change things and see what I'm doing wrong, if I can't then I will have to sell 😔, feel like a failure.
Great advices! This is what I really wanted to hear, since I'm planning on opening a salon by the beginning of next year. I always believe that you should have passion in what you do, and implement that into your business. Your "culture" interpretation for business was spot on. Thanks for the videos.
Starting my own beauty salon has always been my dream but I am terrified! I don't come from much but I believe my passion can get me through it! I have all the qualifications to practice the procedures but I'm now thinking maybe I should take a business/accounts course.... Should I take out a loan to make it the best I can? I don't want to fail. I see it too much these days. Urghhhh
I am in your exact situation. I want to be a cosmetologist and open my own salon too. Mainly because most salons don't offer everything I'd like to offer. I want to offer hair, nails, makeup, facials, eyelash extensions, eyebrow tinting and eyebrow waxing services. I want to make it my style and be my own boss. Also you'll make more money owning your own salon so that's another reason why i want to. I'm just scared of failing. I was thinking of maybe co-owing a salon too but I don't know.
Hi, Cara:- You don't have to take out a loan to take an accounts course. Just align yourself with a bookkeeper who can come to your booth, salon or home once per month to review your business operating expenses and give you feedback about how to manage your expenses and how you should plan to expand/grow your business. Good Luck. www.ConsultantBarry.com
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dear friend cleanliness, work, salon space and staffs, are four most important element in salon culture. it is very simple. and staff and work are most important element above all to become leading in the bussiness, thank you friend. thanks Stephen.
Love this!! In the process of opening a salon and it was no accident that I stumbled upon this video. You definitely 'get it'!! You also seem like you've had some Tony Robbins influence?! Keep doing what your're doing and I am excited that I found you!!
This gave me so much motivation and confirmation... Thank you for this video! I wasnt even THINKING about being a barber 2 years ago... Im in school for barbering and this video is what i needed to hear for my future in the industry! Thank you again!!!
Hi salon guy am gonna open a salon in Ghana west Africa next year in which I will come up with a cosmetic line. I would like to havr the same name on everything. What is your idea on names. And by the way I loved your video.
Hi Stephen, my name is Ahmed and I work as a barber for 12 years and I live in Iraq, Baghdad... I just want to say thank you for your videos it's so helpful for me, Keep it up and God bless you.
Can I Triple tap this video?! I just left a salon for these reasons. Such a mistep on both of our parts. He was a sole owner/stylist and I went on as his assistant.. with decades of experience in what I do (newly licensed). He was a hot mess in the last two weeks so I resigned. I will be taking your tips to heart and working on a 5 year plan.
I plan to dominate now I gained my MBA. I worked for Regis and Toni and Guy and their culture is the same. Catty and bitchy. I also believe that differentiating your business model and offer better benefits to survive and not be the average joe, so the idiom goes. Great video :)
NEWSFLASH DUDE- THE HAIRDRESSING INDUSTRY IS BROKEN! People go to beauty school and pay thousands to learn bad habits and salon owners can't afford to pay apprentices full time wages and train hands on much less the paid vacations you're saying should be paid. This government doesn't support small business. Where's your salon?? This was anything but inspiring, much like most beauty schools...
Omg! Stephen I soo needed to hear this thank you much ma friend. Also I have a Business Question that I could really use your advice on. I sent you an email just now. Ernestina,
Ugh...he takes forever to get to the point...stop wasting valuable time sharing useless information. Hope this isn't any indication of how u trained ur trainees...
Appreciate the video but you’re no different than most people that we told our goal and dream too. Most people tell you why you can’t do something or why you will fail. The most important thing that I would tell a person who wants to open a salon is OPEN A SALON and learn as you go. If I would have listened to you, I would not have opened a salon but we did. We now run a half a million dollar in revenue business and our profit margins are impressive.
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The presentation and video was awesome. You are right about stylists and owners having the right culture together: many hair stylist are rude, not professional, and some don't even style hair correctly.!I have not had my hair done professionally in about five years, because too many stylists don't have the passion to make people like me want to come back. They lack customer service and many just don't care, so I just didn't care to go back to get my hair done by none caring supposed to be hair stylists. They forget that it is a business and they must make a great impression. Great video!👍💯💞💞
. I feel this is an excellent presentation. I truly learnt a lot. I have been in the hair care industry for over 20 years, and I am still learning. The information he shared is very important. Thanks for the information
TheSalonGuy hi salon guy. Im looking to start getting a salon soon as well but im not looking to do anything big what u just spoke about does that still apply?
sherkita Gibson I finish my course in several months and will be doing a second one after, but keep your options open a salon may not be you best option when you graduate, you should spend more time improving after graduation ;) after years of saving, planning, and experience then open one
You are amazing!! You really wao me,I'm very grateful that you being so busy found time to reply my email and your videos are awesome easy to understand and to put into practice, God bless you...
Great video,will be opening salon soon and I think you are right when you said that your personality is your brand and will atract the same kind of customers. I belive that in a workplace there should be a possitive energy and team work so everyone including clients enjoy the time spend.
Wow Stephen , I just watched this video and I must tell you that I am in a salon where none of the things you said are happening. In fact we are losing customers and several of the hairstylist are preparing to leave . I am trying to hold on and not become discouraged , but finding a salon that offers all the things you just said has become harder and harder to find ! But , I am continuing to search till I find the right one . Thanks so much for sharing this profound information . I wish more salon owners had your expertise and vision . God's blessing on you for continued success
Great stuff! I’m a Realtor but it I can also apply this to my business it’s the same. You need the personality and motivation to work with customers. (If you want them to come back ; )
I was prepared to hear the worst but you didn't tell me anything I don't already know so I guess I'm ahead of the game. I'm 41 & working in salons since 1993. Took some years away to work in medical but I want to open a barber shop. Those are getting popular again. Still have a lot to think about though..
OK I was trying do hair in a lkutchen that is newly renovated.any ideas off this ! I know it's image too .I have a deputes about the way my salon treats me .as far as wages and carrer moves. I am trying to work from a town house with laws against business between the neighbour's .do you know a mentor for this I also have twenty years experience . .
Great video. Do you think you can still open a salon with out a clientele? I plan on moving out of state to open a salon and I will obviously lose all my clients. What are your thoughts?
Hi, I agree with your advice tips. The key essential tips you described should be applied to any professional business industry. Whether a brick and mortar or mobile business, professionalism, culture - core values, beliefs, service, financial responsibility, and kind personality are some of the things that will be instrumental for your business to succeed. And, yes, it is very important to do reseasrch ahead of time. Be passionate about what you want to do and implement new concepts and ideas as you cater to your clients. Provide them with fun, exciting, and memorable experiences - as opposed to a mundane, sit and wait experience! Because at the end of the day, you want repeat business and/or referrals, don't you?
Hi, I know this is an old video, but I have a question. Do you need a cosmetology license to open a salon and just run the operations not provide any of the services (and then obviously require all employees providing cosmetology services have one)? Does this apply in every state?
Only my opinion but his "tailor" is weak, his suit is ill fitting at best :/ sorry.. If this is by his own admission is his "best foot forward" then it's a fail .... Seems like a good guy besides that :)
I started working in a salon again after having been off for a couple years due to a move and then being a caregiver to my husband. At the interview, I got the impression that I was walking in to a well established salon. In reality, it's a mess. recently one girl got fired and I have been scheduled to pick up the slack. The salon was supposed to hire someone after me so with me and before this lady got fired we were already working a person short and the manager doesn't seem to be actively looking for someone and she recently got in trouble with the law herself. I'm physically and mentally tired from working back to back. If you have and advice for me, please share. Also, you should know that I am a dedicated and loyal person in and out of work. Thank you.
i need help i have a salon that was my dream and its becoming my nightmare currently looking to sell business if i don't figure it out soon i put almost all my money its crazy i really don't want to work in the business i am a barber but i really want to free up my time any advice i would be appreciate it
REALLY late in commenting. I’ll blame it on RU-vid’s algorithms. But...there is no such thing as commission only. 45% of 0 is still 0 after working, even, 30 hours a week. It’s FEDERAL law that an “employee” receives minimum wage OR commission, whichever is greater. A lot of salon owners started classifying stylists as independent contractors, while they’re being treated as employees, ie; being told what hours to work, mandatory meetings and handing them a 1099 at the end of the year. It does not matter what state you live in. It’s a federal law, which trumps all state laws. You cannot have a stylist or anyone, for that matter, hanging around a salon waiting for that one walk in client which may gain $100 for a 40 hour work week. A salon owner cannot skirt around tax issues while treating employees as employees and classifying them as independent contractors because it’s convenient. There is no such thing as free labor.
Thanks for the great launching to start, run, and grow a hair salon. It was an enriching well spoken commentary and I fully enjoyed it. I'm doing my research and testing the grounds before going forth.
Your pocket square should NEVER match your tie. Matchy match makes you look like you are 'cosmetic'. The suit should not have that colour shirt, it should be a white shirt. Why? Because the blue is fighting with the colour of the suit. Nice video. Thanks
Disagree. Fashion rules are made to be broken these days. Idk what you mean about the white shirt since that hasn't ever been a rule. His look has imparted color, texture, and solids. Most importantly, the man wearing this has taken the time to appeal to viewers seeking certain information. S, you look great. Your videos are incredibly insightful and give good direction.
TheSalonGuy Do you think you could get around to doing a Niall Horan hairstyle video? both up and down hairstyles. That would also be great. Keep up the great work, man!
Greetings! And thank you Stephen for the information. I have a few questions. What are some examples of setting up your salon's structure? Are there any retail models, commission scales, what are there? I am attempting to pay my employees but I do not know how. I would like to have my paying structured like they do at Hair Cuttery and all those other chain salons. Can someone help me?
Thanks for the tips. Nicely said. i truly believe in great customer service. I intend to adopt some of your models now that i intend to set up a functional salon... nice job
