Grow My Salon Business Podcast

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I know that being in business isn’t always easy. Along with the many highs and ‘a ha’ moments it can sometimes be soul destroying, frustrating and a very lonely place to be. Being a business owner is one of life’s greatest educations and it gives you two clear choices, either you continually learn, adapt and grow, or you resist change, stagnate and perish. We live in ever changing and sometimes challenging times, so being informed and constantly inspired is more important than ever. Join Antony Whitaker talking to thought leaders on the business side of the hairdressing industry discussing insightful, provocative and inspiring ideas that matter. Get ready to learn, get ready to be challenged, get ready to be inspired and most importantly get ready to grow your salon business!

Recent Episodes
  • 292 The 9 Traits of a Modern Salon Manager: What It Takes to Lead Today
    Apr 22, 2025 – 13:26
  • 291 Why Do Some Stylists Earn So Much More Than Others?
    Apr 15, 2025 – 18:56
  • 290 Could This be a New Haircutting Service? With Frank Brormann
    Apr 8, 2025 – 40:02
  • 289 Standing Behind the Chair is Where it All Comes Together.
    Apr 1, 2025 – 09:38
  • 288 Building a Luxury Salon Experience with Kirby Lago
    Mar 25, 2025 – 51:51
  • 287 How Do I Get More Clients?
    Mar 18, 2025 – 22:59
  • 286 Is this the FUTURE of Hair Colour?
    Mar 11, 2025 – 01:03:06
  • 285 Salon Culture Done Right: Lessons in Leadership & Legacy with Meagan McCormack
    Mar 4, 2025 – 55:51
  • 284 Getting Newly Graduated Students or Apprentices Profitable Quickly
    Feb 25, 2025 – 27:08
  • 283 Should the Salon Owner Earn a Wage AND Get a Profit From the Business?
    Feb 18, 2025 – 11:46
  • 282 How Much is YOUR SALON Really Worth? With Susan Wos
    Feb 11, 2025 – 46:00
  • 281 What Do You Need to Know Before Opening a Salon?
    Feb 4, 2025 – 11:13
  • 280 Exploring the Booming Hair Extensions Industry with Dina Demetriou
    Jan 28, 2025 – 48:42
  • 279 Getting Your Team Engaged and Involved in the Year Ahead.
    Jan 21, 2025 – 10:58
  • 278 Don’t Let Your Business Become a Statistic.
    Jan 14, 2025 – 10:06
  • 277 Navigating the Challenges of Salon Ownership and Potential Partnerships with Mikey Denton
    Jan 7, 2025 – 33:56
  • 276 Forget Goals, Focus on the Habits you Need to Create!
    Dec 31, 2024 – 10:25
  • 275 The Single Most Important Gift that you can Give at Christmas
    Dec 24, 2024 – 08:37
  • 274 Industry Trends: Reflections and Predictions with Gordon Miller
    Dec 17, 2024 – 59:58
  • 273 Could you Pay Cash for a BMW Through Increased Salon Treatments?
    Dec 10, 2024 – 14:22
  • 272 Salons or Barbers? The Pros and Cons with Anthony Laban
    Dec 3, 2024 – 45:47
  • 271 Creativity and the Art of Hairdressing: A Conversation with Angelo Seminara
    Nov 26, 2024 – 57:39
  • 270 Should You Share Your Salon’s Financials with the Team?
    Nov 19, 2024 – 17:10
  • 269 (Re-release) A Tribute to the Life and Times of a True Hairdressing Legend - Trevor Sorbie
    Nov 12, 2024 – 01:20:17
  • 268 Can One Salon Management Software System Fill All Your Needs?
    Nov 5, 2024 – 51:23
  • 267 What it Takes to be a Hairstylist in the Top 5% of all Earners in the US with Maxwell Snow
    Oct 29, 2024 – 44:32
  • 266 You Can Still Have The Best Quarter Ever. Finish Strong!
    Oct 22, 2024 – 11:29
  • 256 Is this a Co-Working Salon Model that Could Work for Everyone?
    Oct 15, 2024 – 55:05
  • 264 Maximizing Salon Success with Salon Management Software and AI with Lori Obiedzinski
    Oct 8, 2024 – 50:30
  • 263 Stepping Away from Behind the Chair: Are You Ready?
    Oct 1, 2024 – 11:06
  • 262 Empowering the Next Generation of Stylists with Martha Lynn Kale
    Sep 24, 2024 – 44:18
  • 261 Why Salons Need to Continually Evolve with Dylan Bradshaw
    Sep 17, 2024 – 57:19
  • 260 Your Salon Team Can Win GOLD Too!
    Sep 10, 2024 – 14:15
  • 259 Longevity and Evolution in the Hair Industry with Ruth Roche
    Aug 27, 2024 – 47:33
  • 258 Take Control of Your Salon Finances Now!
    Aug 20, 2024 – 12:03
  • 257 What Does it Take to Succeed in the Salon Suite industry with Eric Taylor from Salon Republic
    Aug 13, 2024 – 46:39
  • 256 Hairdressing and Happiness go Hand in Hand with Oscar Bond
    Aug 6, 2024 – 47:08
  • 255 If you’re thinking of a side hustle listen to this first…
    Jul 30, 2024 – 22:37
  • 254 Overcoming Adversity: A Personal and Professional Transformation with Tracey Woodward
    Jul 23, 2024 – 48:54
  • 253 Survival. Your past doesn’t equal your future with Tracey Woodward
    Jul 16, 2024 – 49:17
  • 252 What Does it Take to Create a Luxury Salon Brand with Hellen Ward
    Jul 9, 2024 – 56:06
  • 251 What Do Your Salon and Your Country Have in Common?
    Jul 2, 2024 – 09:36
  • 250 Exploring Creativity with Eugene Souleiman
    Jun 25, 2024 – 54:03
  • 249 The key to being a great educator with DJ Muldoon
    Jun 18, 2024 – 47:14
  • 248 Nine Money Mistakes Salon Owners Make [And how to avoid them!]
    Jun 11, 2024 – 12:58
  • 247 A Career in Barbering with Hayden Cassidy
    Jun 4, 2024 – 43:16
  • 246 Managing the Costs Around the Colour Bar with Janine Simons
    May 28, 2024 – 39:32
  • 245 Salon Owners: The Key Number You Need to Know
    May 21, 2024 – 12:28
  • 244 What it Takes to Build a Successful Salon Business with Eric Fisher.
    May 14, 2024 – 47:54
  • 243 Creativity, Team and Leadership with Anthony Mascolo
    May 7, 2024 – 35:55
Recent Reviews
  • mettoton
    Love Antony’s podcast
    I’ve learned so much from Grow my Business. I truly look forward to listening to this podcast. Along with implementing it into my work life. I appreciate this information. The best!!!
  • shopgirl419
    Love Antony’s podcast
    What a calming and grounding force Antony is. There is always something to learn and different perspectives to gain from all his podcasts. Even with being a salon owner for 16 years, I am forever learning something valuable! Thank you Antony!!
  • Hunterwhite14
    DJ Muldoon
    Having taken a class from DJ before it was great to hear up close and Personal his journey kind of lost track of them after the last few years. What an awesome Personal story.
  • Slackercat777
    The absolute very best
    Always excellent, always 👍🏽
  • alexhaircoach
    Grow My Salon Business Podcast
    What I love most about the Grow My Salon Business podcasts is the fact that Antony keeps the topics real and relevant; meaning the information is not fluff and it is relevant to the times we are in. I love that the information is universal, meaning it fits most business models, sizes, and cultures. Most importantly, there is trust…I can trust the information given is accurate and comes from the heart. Overall, these podcasts are not to be missed- there is something for everyone. Thank you for putting these together and for making the time to do so. Cheers!
  • Martha Lynn Kale
    Amazing podcast!
    There are so many nuggets of information on this podcast that will help you grow as a Stylist or Salon Owner. Amazing guests and Antony truly cares about the industry! A must listen!
  • Grateful all ways
    Every Salon owner needs this.
    Thank you for sharing this information. It is a life line for what to do when it happens to your salon.Just remember it happens to all salons. Advice on how to move forward with dignity and respect. Always room for learning.
  • Lisa Marie Books
    Insightful and Impactful
    Your podcast gives me hope for our industry. It also is very inspiring to hear others takes and philosophies about beauty. I’ve been in the industry for 26 but I’m committed to being a forever learner. I really enjoy listening and learning from you and your guests.
  • LOKA Beauty Studio
    Definitely worth the time!
    Always relevant and content is helpful and inspiring! Thank You!
  • travisparkerhair
    And indispensable resource for salon owners
    "Grow My Salon Business" is a game-changer for anyone in the beauty and salon industry. The host is not just charming and engaging, but also incredibly insightful, making each episode a mini-masterclass in business acumen. Stellar Host and Guests The host excels with razor-sharp questions aimed at extracting valuable insights from industry-leading guests. It's a winning combination that makes for an enlightening listen. His charisma keeps you engaged, while the expertise shared equips you with actionable strategies. Broad Topics, Deep Insights Covering everything from digital marketing to customer relations, the podcast leaves no stone unturned. Each episode delivers a payload of actionable advice, allowing listeners to directly improve their own business practices. Why You Should Tune In Educational: It's a free seminar on salon business management. Networking: Indirectly connect with industry leaders through shared insights. Inspirational: The tales of struggle and triumph are sure to uplift and motivate. In summary, "Grow My Salon Business" is an invaluable resource. If you're serious about stepping up your salon game, this podcast is your go-to guide. Highly recommended!
  • Stormtread
    Very informative
    I own a salon with my wife and I have no background in the industry. This podcast is very helpful to merge my business and leadership training with specifics and trends in the industry. Highly recommended.
  • Linda A Deason
    Real salon life inspiration
    Such a great podcast with relevant information whether you’ve been hair for 5 months or 50 years!
  • Penpc
    He asks great questions!
    Antony asks his guests exactly the kinds of questions I have. I Love that his guests are willing to share actual numbers and data and not the usual smoke and mirrors talk. I am binge listening to all the episodes and taking notes because they are packed filled with ideas, statistics, and useful knowledge.
  • Alfred Phillips
    For those serious about the business
    What a great podcast! If you are a serious about being in the beauty industry and being resilient, this is a must listen.
  • katari69
    For People Who Serious About Their Business
    I love this podcast so much. Antony Whitaker has a talent for sharing information in a way that resonates. You hang on to every word as if its hair gospel. If you're in the industry this podcast has to be on your weekly to do list! You owe it to yourself and your team! Jay IG: @_katari_
  • a_wise_hairdresser
    Amazing Salon Business Podcast
    Antony has a great way of diving deep into different salon successes and challenges. Each time I listen I hear something that will improve my salons function. His podcast is always clear and easy to understand. I love that he is pushing the salon industry forward with his own thoughts or Trail Blazers in the industry. Thank you for committing yourself to this industry and helping us all improve.
  • benjam31
    A must have
    If you have a salon, run a salon, or are thinking of doing a salon, you must have Antony in your tool chest. His wisdom, books, you tube videos, coaching, Instagram etc will enlighten you! Do it all with him so you don’t have to learn the hard way.
  • Kristina Malolua Jividan
    Great interviews with great minds!
    It’s not just that the interviewees who are incredibly intelligent— it’s also the fact that Antony knows exactly which questions to ask his guests in order to unearth to the most valuable pieces of information that person has to offer. The experience provides the listener with deep insight, useful information and valuable tools in an efficient and poignant manner. I’m literally building my hair empire and inspiring my path for free with these podcasts. I did also buy the books and they’re worth the listen/read and an incredible reference for the industry. I’ve listened to them 2x already. Antony, Thank you for sharing your time, wisdom, network and resources. It is greatly appreciated! Kristina Left Coast Salon
  • Unityruby25
    Quick and inspiring!
    The most recent podcast on being a great educator couldn’t have come at a better time! I am recently inspired to get back in to teachingAnd want to do my best to be successful inDelivering knowledge that’s relevant andHelpful to the stylists in my area and surrounding. It was great to help clarify the purpose and intentions of teaching and education versus just delivering data and content. Also love the variety of guests you have on your Podcasts and the many different topics and conversations that always seem to be relevant to the salon today. Thank you for putting the time in toThis very valuable tool!
  • Jacqwarren
    Love!!
    I have been a hairstylist for 20 years and and am now going into owning. This podcast is extremely helpful and encouraging! I always appreciate the content and the variety of guests! Antony and his team are seriously one of the best podcast host ever! Thanks for all you do!
  • pleaseincludetranscript
    Transcript
    Please include a written transcript of the podcast!!!! It would be super helpful for people who are hard of hearing
  • Russy C
    Really great show!
    Been listening for a while. I’ve really enjoyed this series. Loaded with great info! Last episode 120 with Mike Karg, super genuine and very inspiring! Worth the listen!
  • vivienne mackinder
    Grow my salon business
    I love Grow my business Pod cast. We all need a boost of inspiration no matter what level we play at. Antony Whitaker’s Pod casts are brilliant!! A great source of education, inspiration and motivation. Valuable tips and mentoring that we can all apply to our lives. Unknowingly we can develop blind spots and fears that can get in the way of us achieving our goals. With this in mind, I do find it comforting is to hear the back story of hair heroes, masters and brilliant business people who honestly share their highs and lows. It some odd way it's comforting to know that all the greats have had road blocks, and what is most important is not the problem, but the art of problem solving and how to navigate through the storm. Antony Whitaker is such a great host as he knows how to draw out great advice from each guest and challenge us all. I thrive on this inspiration. Thank you Antony for being our light of hope Sincerely, VivienneMackinder.com
  • Mike.KARG.
    Knowledge is power
    Honest conversations with great topics and shares. Super interesting guests across the board + globe with amazing stories. Not hair company driven which keeps it neutral! I found Antony’s voice very soothing i listen to the podcasts while TrailRunning. Keep up the great work!
  • J Roberts Salon
    Quality Information In all aspects of Salon Business!
    Grow My Salon Business has always been a go to pod cast for me! Antony Whitaker shares a vast quality of information and truly keeps his finger on the pulse of the ever changing salon industry. Many times, I hear information that references the exact and current challenges I’m dealing with in the management of my own salon! If you’re wanting information that can and will truly make a difference in your daily successes, check out “Grow my Salon Business!” All the best! J.Roberts J Roberts Salon
  • @RockinLocksBK
    A Wealth of Knowledge, Motivation and Inspiration!
    Antony Whitaker’s Grow My Salon Business podcast is a must listen for anyone in the industry, whether a student or seasoned professional. The amount of knowledge being graciously shared by each person being expertly interviewed by Antony is immeasurable. This podcast is a must listen!!!
  • @teresacolorist
    Benefiting
    I love listening to Antony. I’ve learned so much from others perspectives and it’s helped me grow a lot.
  • Lolatwirls
    Full of help and inspiration
    I am a salon owner and hairdresser of 20 years in Texas. I have found this podcast extremely informative and inspiring!! It can feel really lonely salon owning and not having too many people to ask the hard questions to, Anthony does such a great job of providing the answers to the questions I have. I look forward to the episodes each week knowing I will feel more connected to the industry around the world. @twirlsalon @lolatwirls
  • Shampootyler
    Beneficial Content for Beauty Professionals
    As a student of the beauty industry, I attest that this resource, the Grow My Salon Business podcast, is wonderfully beneficial and mentally enriching. These candid conversations with industry leaders inspire and unveil pearls of wisdom we can all use. Bravo, Antony. ~ Tyler Sullivan, of Sullivan Beauty
  • dadams1709
    Everyone in the hair world should listen!
    I look forward to Antony’s Podcasts and listen to them as I drive to work. Antony interviews such a wonderful cross section of leaders from our industry and makes each interview come to life with his wit, charm and intelligent approach. I really like the international flavor of the podcast, which brings together thoughts and ideas from around the world.
  • heatcarl
    Best Interviewer
    I love listening to Antony interview his guests. He askes insightful questions that allows the guest to reveal the unique qualities of their perspective. He gets to the point and is not ingratiating, letting the guest's words fill the time. It intelligently shows the most respect and appreciation of the guest's time and listener's time.
  • Dayz_M
    054 Tim Hartley
    Thank you so much for providing a inspiring and motivating podcast. I enjoy the conversations you have with your guests and the relevant questions you ask. I have listened to many podcast about hair world and your podcast by far exceeds the rest! Thank you again and keep up the great work!
  • carleen 007
    The best Education & Inspiration for Hairstylists
    I absolutely adore Antony’s Books and podcasts. Thank you for all that you do for the salon industry. You are very much appreciated by me. Nevada’s Curl & Color Expert~ Carleen Sanchez
  • mistinicole
    Encourages Salon Owners and Hairstylists Who Are Really Going Through it Right Now
    I look forward to this podcast each week. No fluff and puff! This is meat and potatoes. You know the kind of ugly advice you need to hear sometimes. Don’t worry they are nurturing as well. They discuss and ask the hard questions while letting those of us who are “still in fight and feel like giving up” that we are not alone and we can do this another day. I cannot tell you how many times I have felt like throwing my 20 years away and disgusted by what is going on. Then somehow Anthony and his participants manage to talk about exactly what I need to hear. Thank you because it’s so hard these days.
  • Kk marshall
    Incredibly valuable for the salon industry!!
    Anthony is so knowledgeable about the salon industry!! All of his books and this podcast deliver amazing, useful info to salon professionals to help them be successful!! Just listened to podcast with Tom Kuhn of Qnity. Great info!!! Invaluable!! Thank you both for the contributions you are making to our industry!!
  • Lilsmartie
    So helpful!
    This podcast has sooo helpful to me! Anthony covers so many topics from many perspectives. From salon ownership, new stylist, seasoned stylist to wannabe salon owner. Anthony asks great questions to his guests. I learn something new each time. Well worth a listen to. Keep up the good work. Thank You for what you do, I appreciate it! Regards, Tina Marie
  • ditrani
    Robert and Mary Cromeans
    Love that I can set my mind ready during my drive to work and take in ideas on how to evolve our business. Brilliant minds coming together right in my car! Love it! Thank you Antony and to all who share their ideas and time!
  • W&HM0001
    I love it!
    The information on this podcast is educational and inspiring. I found the podcast by searching for Geno Stampora (I loved that episode!) and this one showed up and I’m so glad it did. I love it! Thank you!
  • sarahbrand33
    A Great Coach for Stylists & Salons
    Antony Whitaker will turn up the volume on your salon business, and shake up your team, to create a winning game plan! A Must Have for any thriving salon!
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