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You Asked, We Listened: Get Ready for the Phorest Summer Collection

[267] The Summer Collection, like everything else at Phorest, was designed to better help you manage your business with Phorest and started from conversations with real business owners and their teams. To celebrate this release and its transformational updates, this hourlong episode focuses on four specific features: the Phorest Ads Manager, PhorestGo 2.0, Expert Recommendations and Premium Consultations.
Featured in this episode:
Ronan Perceval, Founder & CEO at Phorest Salon Software
Patrick Monaghan, CPO at Phorest Salon Software
Edyta Laveryd, Senior Product Manager at Phorest Salon Software
Brian Finnegan, Product Lead at Phorest Salon Software
Rich Cullen, Lead Product Designer at Phorest Salon Software
Cillian Moloney, Product Lead at Phorest Salon Software
Jackie O'Brien, Body Connection Spa @bodyconnection1, Ireland
Tracey Tognini, Togninis Hair @togninis, Australia
Karen Thompson, Beauty Secrets Spa @beautysecretssalonandspa, UK
Lilac Miller, Sleeping Beauty Salons @sleepingbeautysalon, UK
Anechka Spaddy, [salon]718 @salon718, USA
Dr Brian Cotter, Sisu Aesthetic Clinic @sisuclinic, Ireland
Links:
Watch the Salon Floor Series videos: Tracey Tognini (EP1), Anechka Spaddy (EP2), Karen Thompson (EP3), Dr Brian Cotter (EP4), Pat Phelan (EP5)
Get your Salon Owners Summit 2024 tickets now: https://www.salonownersummit.com/tickets
Read the blog (Get Noticed. Get Booked. Phorest Ads Manager): https://tinyurl.com/2f7a2brc
Read the blog (You Asked. We Listened. Get Ready for PhorestGo 2.0): https://tinyurl.com/4pjb28az
Read the blog (Give Your Clients Product Recommendations from the Experts They Trust…You!): https://tinyurl.com/25eu3d2m
Read the blog (Your Expertise. Our Tech. Give Your Clients a Premium Consultation.): https://tinyurl.com/26mfwpsx
Read the blog (Phorest Reports. Now With More Dashboards for Even More Insight): https://tinyurl.com/2kx6u8k6
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This episode was edited and mixed by Audio Z: Montreal's cutting-edge post-production studio for creative minds looking to have their vision professionally produced and mixed. Great music makes great moments.
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Read the transcript, or click here to learn more about Phorest Salon Software.

Peter Borg On Entrepreneurship, Hard Work Ethics & The Stories That Shaped An Independent Business

[266] Every salon owner has a different story. Different perspectives, values and influences that all shape the type of business they run. In this episode, we sit down with a long-time PhorestFM listener and owner based out of South London. Meet Peter Borg, Salon Founder & Managing Director of Queen B Luxury Nail & Beauty Lounge.
Peter shares his entrepreneurial journey from managing a car wash operation when he was just 8 or 9 years old to having an international DJing career to then running a salon, with the stories and challenges that came with it. For the astute businessman, the key to success boils down to first-class customer experiences, hard work, resiliency, and community care.
Links:
Learn more about Queen B Luxury Nail and Beauty Lounge: https://queenb.london/
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This episode was edited and mixed by Audio Z: Montreal's cutting-edge post-production studio for creative minds looking to have their vision professionally produced and mixed. Great music makes great moments.

Brianna Myors on Family Violence & Supporting Salon Professionals as Champions of Change (HaiR-3Rs)

[265] Hair3Rs exists under the parent organisation FVREE, which supports Victim Survivors and works on breaking the cycle of family violence. Launched in 2018 as a pilot program for Melbourne salon professionals, the training was so successful that HaiR-3Rs is now available to salon professionals across Australia. On this week's episode, Program Manager Brianna Myors joins PhorestFM to discuss the program and how they support salon professionals to be champions of change.
Trigger Warning: This podcast contains discussions about sensitive topics that may be distressing to some listeners. These topics include but are not limited to family violence and abuse in their various forms.
We understand and respect that this subject may be difficult for some individuals and bring up all sorts of feelings, so please prioritize your well-being and feel free to pause or skip this episode if you believe it may affect you negatively. Listener discretion is advised. 
If you or someone you know needs support or resources for any of the discussed topics, please reach out to local support services or crisis helplines. Remember, you are not alone, and asking for help is always okay.
Find family violence resources and services in your area:
Australia: https://www.fvree.org.au/contact/
Canada: https://shorturl.at/bdotJ
USA: https://shorturl.at/aoPY1
UK: https://shorturl.at/tvFJS
Ireland: https://shorturl.at/altx6
UAE: https://shorturl.at/atxY6
Links:
Visit HaiR-3Rs' website: https://www.hair3rs.org.au/
Follow HaiR-3Rs on Instagram (@hair3rs) & on Facebook
Watch SBS The Feed's 8-min documentary on HaiR-3Rs' services: https://tinyurl.com/2jrrhffk
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This episode was edited and mixed by Audio Z: Montreal's cutting-edge post-production studio for creative minds looking to have their vision professionally produced and mixed. Great music makes great moments.
 

Greg Clarke on Releasing Our Resistance to Change

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Links:
Follow Greg on Instagram: @greg_clarke_gc
Learn more about Amica Eco Hairdressing: https://amicaecohairdressing.ie/
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This episode was edited and mixed by Audio Z: Montreal's cutting-edge post-production studio for creative minds looking to have their vision professionally produced and mixed. Great music makes great moments.

Verna Wall on Research at Phorest and Success Stories From the Salon Floor

[263] For the past 12 months, Verna Wall (Research Manager), Rich Cullen (Lead Product Designer) and the Phorest Research Team have been on the road visiting salons and on Zoom, starting conversations with business owners all over the world. They've been looking at the data and asking questions, all with a simple motive: to find out what the best salons are doing to be successful.
Featuring Verna Wall, this episode explores what the role of a researcher entails and what research looks like at Phorest, all the while discussing specific data points and insights.
Also featured in this episode:
Maggie Di Falco, Maggie The Salon @maggiethesalon, USA
Sarah Doyle, Templeogue Beauty Clinic @templeoguebeauty, Ireland
Patrick Monaghan, Phorest Salon Software
Erin Jones, Urban Evolution Salon @urbanevolutionsalon, USA
Sheri Hancock, Fine Bella Salon @finebellasalon, USA
Stacey Holmes, Steel Blade Men's Salon @steelbladebadassleader, USA
Mary Camille King, The Ritz Inc @theritzinc, USA
Bonnie Conte, Avalon Salon Spa @avalonsalonspas + Vibe Salon @vibesalonlakezurich, USA
Erin Raber, Pin-Up Curls @pinupcurlssalon, USA
Links:
Get your Salon Owners Summit 2024 tickets now: https://www.salonownersummit.com/tickets
Read the blog (Verna Wall & Rich Cullen on Success Stories from the Salon Floor – Salon Owners Summit 2023 Recap): https://shorturl.at/fsJM1
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This episode was edited and mixed by Audio Z: Montreal's cutting-edge post-production studio for creative minds looking to have their vision professionally produced and mixed. Great music makes great moments.
Leave a Rating & Review: http://bit.ly/phorestfm 
Read the transcript, or click here to learn more about Phorest Salon Software.

Colleen Camp on How to Approach Hair Loss Conversations With Expertise and Care

[262] Global Director of Education at BosleyMD, Colleen Camp (@thinninghairexpertstylist), is an education authority in the hair loss community and a sought-after expert regarding COVID hair loss in women, PCOS, postpartum, Anagen Eluvium, including treatment and prevention.
In this episode, Colleen shares her valuable insights on the various causes of hair loss and the best ways to support those affected. A must-listen for anyone in the hair & beauty industry looking to approach hair loss conversations with knowledge, empathy and care, she also gives an overview of BosleyMD's Thinning Hair Expert Program, which provides helpful tips for salon industry professionals on navigating the complex world of hair loss prevention and restoration.
Links:
Learn more about BosleyMD: https://bosleymd.com/
Become certified as a thinning hair expert: https://pro.bosleymd.com/pages/education
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This episode was edited and mixed by Audio Z: Montreal's cutting-edge post-production studio for creative minds looking to have their vision professionally produced and mixed. Great music makes great moments.

Frank Di Lusso on the Gambles You Can’t Afford Not to Take

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Links:
Follow Frank on Instagram: @frankdilusso
Learn more about Frank Di Lusso Hair: https://www.frankdilusso.com/
Get your Salon Owners Summit 2024 tickets now: https://www.salonownersummit.com/tickets
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This episode was edited and mixed by Audio Z: Montreal's cutting-edge post-production studio for creative minds looking to have their vision professionally produced and mixed. Great music makes great moments.

Live From The Salon Owners Summit 2023 With Geno Stampora

Geno Stampora — one of the most celebrated and awarded artists in beauty, an outstanding role model, industry expert and business guru — joins podcast host Zoé Bélisle-Springer for a remote interview on beauty beyond boundaries.
Get your Salon Owners Summit 2024 tickets now: https://www.salonownersummit.com/tickets
Get in touch with Geno Stampora: geno@genostampora.com
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This "Live From..." bonus 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.

Live From The Salon Owners Summit 2023 With Sophia Hilton

Sophia Hilton — the multi-award-winning, self-made entrepreneur behind the Not Another brand — joins podcast host Zoé Bélisle-Springer shortly after her main stage presentation to discuss self-responsibility in leadership and how toxic workplace behaviours can show up and be passed on.
Get your Salon Owners Summit 2024 tickets now: https://www.salonownersummit.com/tickets
Learn more about Not Another Academy: https://www.notanotheracademy.com/
Listen to the Not Another Podcast: shorturl.at/qAHU6
@hiltonsophia
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This "Live From..." bonus 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.

Live From The Salon Owners Summit 2023 with Tom Chapman

Tom Chapman — inspirational speaker, author and founder of The Lions Barber Collective — joins podcast host Zoé Bélisle-Springer to discuss the Collective's projects and growth since he last was on PhorestFM in 2020. He also shares tips on active listening and spotting signs of behavioural changes, mental health problems and suicidal thoughts in salon clients.
Get your Salon Owners Summit 2024 tickets now: https://www.salonownersummit.com/tickets
Learn more about the Lions Barber Collective: https://www.thelionsbarbercollective.com/
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This "Live From..." bonus 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.