678: What's Your Exit Policy?

678: What's Your Exit Policy?

From Beyond The Technique Podcast by Kati Whitledge

April 6, 2026 · 41 min

About this episode

Kati Whitledge interviews Jennifer Alvarez about the importance of having a structured employee exit policy in business.

Join us today as we sit down with Award-Winning Salon Owner Jennifer Alvarez to tackle one of the most overlooked yet critical systems in business: your employee exit policy. Jennifer shares how a painful team departure led her to build a clear, structured protocol that protects culture, client relationships, and revenue—while still honoring team members' next steps. Together, they unpack the importance of proactive communication, legal protections like non-compete and non-solicitation agreements, and creating a win-win experience when employees leave. If you've ever felt blindsided by a team member's exit or want to future-proof your salon, this conversation will challenge you to lead with clarity, confidence, and long-term vision. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/CvuC2_LLTS0 GET MY BOOK! From First Date to Forever; How to Market Like A Matchmaker: https://joinmya.com/from-first-date-to-forever-book POWERED BY: JOIN mya! joinmya.com FOLLOW JENNIFER ALVAREZ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferjadealvarez/ GET THE GUIDE: https://jenniferjadealvarez.myflodesk.com/departing-protocol LET'S CONNECT! BTT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthetechnique MYA Instagram…

People in this episode

Host: Kati Whitledge

Guest: Jennifer Alvarez

Topics covered

  • employee exit policy
  • business systems
  • team departure
  • proactive communication
  • legal protections
  • salon management

Keywords

  • exit policy
  • employee departure
  • salon management
  • non-compete agreements
  • client relationships
  • business culture

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