PhorestFM: Building a Stronger Industry, Together
The professional hair, beauty, and medi-aesthetics industry has a lot to be proud of. Phorest has always been in awe of it. The energy. The camaraderie. The creativity. Being a business owner takes courage, but it can sometimes become an isolating, all-consuming reality. Amidst the daily whirlwind of tasks, there’s still the challenge of thinking ahead, of carving a path forward.
The PhorestFM podcast celebrates innovative ideas, methods, and bold perspectives on business management and growth, marketing, leadership, and building great teams and cultures. Launched in 2017, it is hosted by Alex Bélisle-Springer (he/they), Global Education Content Lead at Phorest Salon Software. New episodes every second week, with occasional bonus drops on ”off” weeks.
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Episodes
Monday Jul 29, 2019
Monday Jul 29, 2019
[127] Did you miss an episode this month? Catch up on everything that's happened in July with Killian and Zoe's round-up. On the agenda: a look into the new Salon Branded Apps with Phorest Product Manager Enda Glacken, upcoming webinars you can join and snippets from previous interviews with David Linde & Gayle Fulbright, Rachel Ringwood and Billy Rickman.
Links:
Register for the UK/IRE Financial Success Webinar with award-winning accountant Gloria Murray
Register for the US Financial Fitness Webinar with business coach Steve Gomez
Register for the AUS Stock Management & Budget Webinar with Carl Keeley (Chumba Concepts Hair Salon)
Request a callback for Salon Owners Summit 2020 tickets!
Book a free 15-30 minute consultation on The Salon Mentorship Hub
This episode was edited and mixed by Audio Z: Great music makes great moments. Montreal's cutting-edge post-production studio for creative minds looking to have their vision professionally produced and mixed.
Tune in every Monday for a mix of interviews with industry thought-leaders, roundups of our most recent salon owners marketing tips & tricks, all the latest in and around Phorest and what upcoming webinars or events you can join. Feel free to let us know who or what topic you'd like to hear on the show!
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Read the transcript, or click here to request a personalised quote from Phorest Salon Software.
Monday Jul 22, 2019
Monday Jul 22, 2019
[126] You have two salon owners. One who works 40 hrs/week in the salon, servicing clients, trying to look after the team as well as all the other internal operations. She's tired, stressed & frustrated by the slow growth and always running flat out just to stay ahead. The other salon owner works 40 hrs/week on the business, but away from the salon. She is motivated each day by the results she is seeing from driving people into the business and having happy and motivated staff.
Fundamentally, why are their results so different? And more importantly, which one of the two types of owners are you? Featuring Australia-based business coach Billy Rickman, also the franchisor of XY Skin and Body Specialists and founder of SalonGrowthCon, this week’s episode explores the future of salon ownership. Be ready for a pinch of tough love and a shift in mindset.
Links:
Download 'The Dawn of the New Age Salonpreneur' ebook (free)
Listen to the Billy Rickman Show: Success Sessions (Podcast)
Book a free 15-30 minute consultation on The Salon Mentorship Hub
Vote For Phorest FM At The Podcast Awards 2019
This episode was edited and mixed by Audio Z: Great music makes great moments. Montreal's cutting-edge post-production studio for creative minds looking to have their vision professionally produced and mixed.
Tune in every Monday for a mix of interviews with industry thought-leaders, roundups of our most recent salon owners marketing tips & tricks, all the latest in and around Phorest and what upcoming webinars or events you can join. Feel free to let us know who or what topic you'd like to hear on the show!
Leave a Rating & Review: http://bit.ly/phorestfm
Read the transcript, or click here to request a personalised quote from Phorest Salon Software.
Monday Jul 15, 2019
Monday Jul 15, 2019
[125] With the damage to our environment and the increase of plastic waste an ever growing concern, becoming more knowledgeable about the products we use, our actions and habits is key in discovering how we can make friendlier choices for both the environment as well as for ourselves.
In 2012, Professor Denise Baden from the Southampton Business School was awarded funds from the ESRC (Economic and Social Research Council) to engage with hairdressers and their clients to establish more sustainable practices. Following the success of this project, she has since been working with awarding organisations to further embed sustainability into the industry’s practices. A couple of weeks out of Conscious Hair & Beauty taking place in London at which Professor Denise Baden will be speaking, this episode explores ways to motivate eco-friendly behaviours and sustainable solutions in the salon industry.
Links:
Eco Hair and Beauty: Get your eco salon or stylist certification here!
Watch Prof. Denise Baden's TEDxSouthamptonUniversity: "What Hairdressers Can Tell Us About Sustainability"
Register for the 6-Week Salon Management Course hosted by Business Strategist Valerie Delforge
Book a free 15-30 minute consultation on The Salon Mentorship Hub
This episode was edited and mixed by Audio Z: Great music makes great moments. Montreal's cutting-edge post-production studio for creative minds looking to have their vision professionally produced and mixed.
Tune in every Monday for a mix of interviews with industry thought-leaders, roundups of our most recent salon owners marketing tips & tricks, all the latest in and around Phorest and what upcoming webinars or events you can join. Feel free to let us know who or what topic you'd like to hear on the show!
Leave a Rating & Review: http://bit.ly/phorestfm
Read the transcript, or click here to request a personalised quote from Phorest Salon Software.
Monday Jul 08, 2019
Monday Jul 08, 2019
[124] According to Gary Vaynerchuk’s definition of the word, hustling is putting every minute and all your effort into achieving the goal at hand. Every minute needs to count. But what happens when you forget to take care of yourself? When you’re so caught up in the hustling, that you ignore the signs your body sends you?
Hairstylists are often so busy they tend to put their own health aside for their clients. Back to back bookings may prevent many from eating, hydrating or even stopping to stretch. Featuring Miami-based hairstylist, owner, entrepreneur and mental health advocate Rachel Ringwood, this week's episode brings to light her struggles with the hustling, how a traumatic brain injury made her reevaluate her health and lifestyle & what she’s now doing to raise awareness to the matter.
Links:
Get in touch with Rachel Ringwood via her website, or follow her on Instagram!
Get your tickets for the Conscious Hair & Beauty Event (London, August 18, 2019)
Register for the 6-Week Salon Management Course hosted by Business Strategist Valerie Delforge
Book a free 15-30 minute consultation on The Salon Mentorship Hub
This episode was edited and mixed by Audio Z: Great music makes great moments. Montreal's cutting-edge post-production studio for creative minds looking to have their vision professionally produced and mixed.
Tune in every Monday for a mix of interviews with industry thought-leaders, roundups of our most recent salon owners marketing tips & tricks, all the latest in and around Phorest and what upcoming webinars or events you can join. Feel free to let us know who or what topic you'd like to hear on the show!
Leave a Rating & Review: http://bit.ly/phorestfm
Read the transcript, or click here to request a personalised quote from Phorest Salon Software.
Monday Jul 01, 2019
Monday Jul 01, 2019
[123] Reviews on Facebook, Google and Yelp! can be your salon’s best friend or worst nightmare. Featuring guests Gayle Fulbright and David Linde from Headlines the Salon, this week's episode highlights their experiences with online reputation management while also outlining tips for attracting new clients and getting existing fans to leave more reviews.
Based out of Encinitas, California, Headlines The Salon was founded in 1986. David and Gayle are strong believers in two things, specifically: education & extraordinary experiences at every visit. Headlines The Salon has been ranked as one of the top 200 salons in America for 12 years.
Links:
Headlines, The Salon (Website)
Save your spot on the Online Reputation Management webinar (July 8, 2019 @ 10am US Eastern Time or 3pm UK/IRE Time)
Get your tickets for the Conscious Hair & Beauty Event (London, August 18, 2019)
Register for the 6-Week Salon Management Course hosted by Business Strategist Valerie Delforge
Book a free 15-30 minute consultation on The Salon Mentorship Hub
This episode was edited and mixed by Audio Z: Great music makes great moments. Montreal's cutting-edge post-production studio for creative minds looking to have their vision professionally produced and mixed.
Tune in every Monday for a mix of interviews with industry thought-leaders, roundups of our most recent salon owners marketing tips & tricks, all the latest in and around Phorest and what upcoming webinars or events you can join. Feel free to let us know who or what topic you'd like to hear on the show!
Leave a Rating & Review: http://bit.ly/phorestfm
Read the transcript, or click here to request a personalised quote from Phorest Salon Software.
Monday Jun 24, 2019
Monday Jun 24, 2019
[122] Did you miss an episode this month? Catch up on everything that's happened in June with Killian and Zoe's round-up. On the agenda: Phorest Salon Software's product updates, highlights from recent online booking survey findings and snippets from previous interviews with Amanda Olusanya, Paul Kiersey, Will Hulihan, James Mulcahy & Denise Gill.
Links:
Your Customers Tell Us Exactly What They Want To See On A Salon or Spa Website
Get your tickets for the Conscious Hair & Beauty Event (London, August 18, 2019)
Register for the 6-Week Salon Management Course hosted by Business Strategist Valerie Delforge
Book a free 15-30 minute consultation on The Salon Mentorship Hub
This episode was edited and mixed by Audio Z: Great music makes great moments. Montreal's cutting-edge post-production studio for creative minds looking to have their vision professionally produced and mixed.
Tune in every Monday for a mix of interviews with industry thought-leaders, roundups of our most recent salon owners marketing tips & tricks, all the latest in and around Phorest and what upcoming webinars or events you can join. Feel free to let us know who or what topic you'd like to hear on the show!
Leave a Rating & Review: http://bit.ly/phorestfm
Read the transcript, or click here to request a personalised quote from Phorest Salon Software.
Monday Jun 17, 2019
Monday Jun 17, 2019
[121] When you're out of school and ready to tackle the world of employment, it can be hard to make sense of the path ahead. Eventually, things do fall into place, but it requires patience and hard work.
Featuring Phorest guests James Mulcahy (Software Engineer) and Denise Gill (Online Trainer), this week's episode is all about the post-graduation blur, navigating job interviews and defining your career path... everyone has to start somewhere!
Links:
Life after college: Transition from student to software developer (by James Mulcahy on Nothing Ventured)
Landing your first software developer job (by James Mulcahy on Nothing Ventured)
Register for the 6-Week Salon Management Course hosted by Business Strategist Valerie Delforge
Book a free 15-30 minute consultation on The Salon Mentorship Hub
This episode was edited and mixed by Audio Z: Great music makes great moments. Montreal's cutting-edge post-production studio for creative minds looking to have their vision professionally produced and mixed.
Tune in every Monday for a mix of interviews with industry thought-leaders, roundups of our most recent salon owners marketing tips & tricks, all the latest in and around Phorest and what upcoming webinars or events you can join. Feel free to let us know who or what topic you'd like to hear on the show!
Leave a Rating & Review: http://bit.ly/phorestfm
Read the transcript, or click here to request a personalised quote from Phorest Salon Software.
Monday Jun 10, 2019
Monday Jun 10, 2019
[120] For many, opening a salon is a thrilling, yet scary experience. After a while though, once the wheels are in motion, habits start forming. After a couple years, the salon runs things a certain way, and the thought of changing that up by switching salon software, for instance, is likely to trigger some fear.
Fear for creating a short period of instability; that it won’t work out the way you imagined it would. Fear that you’ll lose data or that your staff won’t get it. Fear of leaving a comfort zone.
Our brains consider what is known to be far safer. The only way past this is to some research, plan things as best as you can and make educated decisions. Featuring Paul Kiersey (Phorest Onboarding Team Lead) and Will Hulihan (Phorest Brand Ambassador), this week’s episode focuses on insider tips for a seamless transition from one salon software company to another.
Links:
Switching Software, Salon Today Article
Phorest Studios, Salons Discuss Switching Software
Register for the 6-Week Salon Management Course hosted by Business Strategist Valerie Delforge
Book a free 15-30 minute consultation on The Salon Mentorship Hub
This episode was edited and mixed by Audio Z: Great music makes great moments. Montreal's cutting-edge post-production studio for creative minds looking to have their vision professionally produced and mixed.
Tune in every Monday for a mix of interviews with industry thought-leaders, roundups of our most recent salon owners marketing tips & tricks, all the latest in and around Phorest and what upcoming webinars or events you can join. Feel free to let us know who or what topic you'd like to hear on the show!
Leave a Rating & Review: http://bit.ly/phorestfm
Read the transcript, or click here to request a personalised quote from Phorest Salon Software.
Monday Jun 03, 2019
Monday Jun 03, 2019
[119] Top performers: you can always count on them to get things done and exceed expectations. Unfortunately, they also tend to be the first to walk out the door. For salons and spas, the idea of losing them is terrifying.
However, there's a lot to be said about developing individual greatness. A lot of, no pun intended, great things to say. Sports, for instance, provide several key lessons on the matter. In episode 119, Aveda educator and salon owner Amanda Olusanya (Allen Ray Salon) discusses her research findings and ideas on the topic.
Links:
Amanda Olusanya: Don't Build Teams, Build Individuals
Click to download both the 80% and 20% Ad Copy
Register for the 6-Week Salon Management Course hosted by Business Strategist Valerie Delforge
Book a free 15-30 minute consultation on The Salon Mentorship Hub
This episode was edited and mixed by Audio Z: Great music makes great moments. Montreal's cutting-edge post-production studio for creative minds looking to have their vision professionally produced and mixed.
Tune in every Monday for a mix of interviews with industry thought-leaders, roundups of our most recent salon owners marketing tips & tricks, all the latest in and around Phorest and what upcoming webinars or events you can join. Feel free to let us know who or what topic you'd like to hear on the show!
Leave a Rating & Review: http://bit.ly/phorestfm
Read the transcript, or click here to request a personalised quote from Phorest Salon Software.
Monday May 27, 2019
Monday May 27, 2019
[118] Did you miss an episode this month? Catch up on everything that's happened in May with Killian and Zoe's round-up. On the agenda: Phorest Salon Software's new and free 6-week Salon Management Course in collaboration with Business Strategist Valerie Delforge, highlights from popular articles published on the Phorest Blog and snippets from previous interviews with Charlotte Bradshaw & Leslie Healy, Jay Williams and Emma Simmons.
Links:
3 Tips That Will Make Your Salon Employee Bios Stand Out
The Beast Of Beauty: Diversifying Your Salon Service Offerings
Eat This Not That: Satisfied vs Loyal
Register for the 6-Week Salon Management Course hosted by Business Strategist Valerie Delforge
Book a free 15-30 minute consultation on The Salon Mentorship Hub
This episode was edited and mixed by Audio Z: Great music makes great moments. Montreal's cutting-edge post-production studio for creative minds looking to have their vision professionally produced and mixed.
Tune in every Monday for a mix of interviews with industry thought-leaders, roundups of our most recent salon owners marketing tips & tricks, all the latest in and around Phorest and what upcoming webinars or events you can join. Feel free to let us know who or what topic you'd like to hear on the show!
Leave a Rating & Review: http://bit.ly/phorestfm
Read the transcript, or click here to request a personalised quote from Phorest Salon Software.