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 Jan 08, 2018
Monday Jan 08, 2018
[057] Now in its fourth year, the Salon Owners Summit has become one of the most talked about event in the hair and beauty industries in Europe as well as further afield. Last year's event attracted salon owners, therapists and stylists from the USA, Finland, Sweden, Ireland, Scotland and England. This year, the Summit's theme was 'Great Starts Here' and starred speakers Gavin Hoare, Steve Martin, Valerie Delforge and Tabatha Coffey.
To kick off the year in style, Killian and Zoe headed over to the event for exclusive interviews with both Steve Martin (Science of Persuasion) and Tabatha Coffey (Tabatha Takes Over on Bravo TV), gather vox pops, thoughts and reflexions, and generally speaking, cover the day!
Links:
Official Summit Website
Steve Martin (Twitter)
Tabatha Coffey (Twitter)
Valerie Delforge (Twitter)
Gavin Hoare (Twitter)
Tune in weekly 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 you can join. Phorest FM is produced every Monday morning for your enjoyment with a cup of coffee on your day off. Feel free to let us know who or what topic you'd like to hear on the show!
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Monday Dec 18, 2017
Monday Dec 18, 2017
[056] Typically, every last episode of the month is dedicated to a round-up of what's happened in the previous 30 odd days. However, this week's episode happens to be the very last one of 2017, so things are a little different.
For one last time in 2017, join Killian and Zoe on Phorest FM as they discuss some of their favourite episodes, give one final overview of the upcoming Phorest Salon Owners Summit, share Phorest's support opening hours over the festive holidays, and lastly, discuss what’s coming for the show in 2018!
Links:
026 | Phil Jackson On Using Email Marketing In The Hair, Beauty & Spa Industry
039 | Richard McCabe On Building A Salon Culture & Systemising Business Operations
043 | Alan Stewart On The Importance Of Online Bookings And Embracing Technology
052 | David Barnett On Setting Yourself Up For A Successful Retail Holiday Season
The Phorest 2018 Salon Owners Summit Is Sold Out & Here’s The Agenda
Official Summit Website
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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Tuesday Dec 12, 2017
Tuesday Dec 12, 2017
[055] This week on the show, Killian and Zoe invite industry expert Helen Devenney to discuss the frustration caused by no-shows at this time of the year and how to protect your business from them. Helen will also share her experience on ways to keep the highest customer service standards during the manic period. As usual, the show is topped off with the upcoming Phorest Academy Webinars!
Links:
5 Concrete Ways to ‘End It’ With Salon No-Shows
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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Monday Dec 04, 2017
Monday Dec 04, 2017
[054] It's that time of the year again! Say hello to the first week of December and the final stretch for Christmas marketing. This week, Killian and Zoe welcome back Phorest Salon Software's content manager Chris Brennan on the show to discuss some festive ideas you can implement in your business this year.
Links:
The Ultimate Bundle Full Of Christmas Salon Marketing Ideas
David Barnett’s Proven To Work 3-Step Retail Selling Technique
And don't forget to join Jennie Lawson and her team at Mimosa Beauty in the 25 Days Of Gratitude email advent!
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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Tuesday Nov 28, 2017
Tuesday Nov 28, 2017
[053] Killian and Zoe dedicate this week's episode of Phorest FM to a round-up of everything that's happened in the month of November. From the most popular blogs to new contests and upcoming Phorest Academy Webinars, you're sure to get all the marketing advice you might have missed.
Links:
Enter for a chance to win 1 of 2 Polaroid Snap Instant Digital Cameras! Click here for more details & entry form.
24 Key Client Notes For Delivering Memorable Customer Service
7 Concrete Salon Interview Techniques To Ensure You Hire The Best-Of-The-Best
The Ultimate Bundle Full Of Christmas Salon Marketing Ideas
Tried And Tested Salon Black Friday Campaigns You Can Steal
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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Monday Nov 20, 2017
Monday Nov 20, 2017
[052] On this week's episode, Killian and Zoe welcome salon coach David Barnett of The High Performance Stylist to the show. Very passionate about growth and customer service, he strives to share his secrets to successfulness, inherently creating success and freedom for stylists and salon owners.
In this episode, he discusses his tried and tested three-step technique to selling retail, and suggests a few ideas to make sure you come out on top of the holiday season!
Links:
High Performance Stylist (Website)
High Performance Stylist (Facebook Page)
David Barnett was kind enough to open up his schedule for the next few weeks and is offering free 30-minute consultations for anyone looking for some advice or help with an aspect of their business. Pick a date and time that works for you - it's fast and easy: https://meetme.so/DavidBarnett
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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Monday Nov 13, 2017
Monday Nov 13, 2017
[051] On this episode of Phorest FM, Killian and Zoe take their usual mid-month break from interviews to discuss recent Phorest Salon Software blogs.
Links:
Tried And Tested Salon Black Friday Campaigns You Can Steal
The Best Social Media Automation Tools For Salons & Spas
The Salon Insider’s Guide To Surviving A Tax Inspection
To join Gloria Murray's "Knowing Your Numbers" Facebook Group, click here.
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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Tuesday Nov 07, 2017
Tuesday Nov 07, 2017
[050] For the 50th episode of Phorest FM, Killian and Zoe welcome back to the show a regular Phorest Blog contributor who was also featured on the very first episode of the podcast. With her experience and knowledge in Employment Law, Michelle Bolger from ESA Consultants also works with Phorest Salon Software to provide HR blogs that are relevant and most importantly, helpful to the salon and spa industry.
On this episode, she discusses three topics with the co-hosting duo: the legalities around maternity leave, holiday entitlement and social media in the business. As always, we top off the show with our upcoming Phorest Academy Webinars!
Links:
ESA Consultants
Pregnant at Work Frequently Asked Questions (Health And Safety Authority)
Legal Rights for Pregnant Workers under U.S. Federal Law
Citizens Information (IE)
Workplace Relations Commission (IE)
Citizens Advice (UK)
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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Monday Oct 30, 2017
Monday Oct 30, 2017
[049] Killian and Zoe dedicate this week's episode of Phorest FM to a round-up of everything that's happened in the month of October, while also taking the time to have a look back at the past year. From the most popular blogs to new contests and upcoming Phorest Academy Webinars, you're sure to get all the marketing advice you might have missed.
Links:
Enter for a chance to win a one-year industry magazine subscription! Click here for more details & entry form.
If We Had To Run A Salon Or Spa As Of Today, We Would…
There Are No Shortcuts To Building A Successful Salon Or Spa
Expanding With A Second Location: Is Your Salon Truly Ready?
100 Extra Salon Owners Summit 2018 Tickets Released!
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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Monday Oct 23, 2017
Monday Oct 23, 2017
[048] This week on Phorest FM, Killian and Zoe interview salon owner Jennie Lawson from Mimosa Beauty, in Chelmsford, UK. Scuba diver on her days off, Jennie has committed herself to helping save the planet and our oceans from the plastic crisis we have happening all around us. In this episode, she discusses the idea of eco-innovation, why she holds the matter close to her heart and what it involves business-wise, apart from well... money, of course!
With her eco-friendly salon, Jennie Lawson is on a mission to help save this planet. What are you doing to help the environment?
Links:
[Free Download] Tiny Beautiful Moments: 5 Simple Self-Care Rituals for Beautiful Days eBook
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.