About this episode

Kati Whitledge shares her personal journey of retiring from salon ownership, discussing the challenges and lessons learned along the way.

This episode is deeply personal. Kati Whitledge shares the unfiltered story behind her decision to retire from salon ownership after building, growing, rebuilding, and ultimately selling her award-winning salons. From navigating team walkouts, COVID, leadership challenges, and overwhelming stress to creating a successful succession plan and finding the right next owner, this episode is packed with hard-earned leadership lessons, practical insights, and hope for every salon owner wondering what comes next. Whether you're building your dream salon, facing a difficult season, or thinking about your own exit strategy someday, this is a conversation that will remind you that your greatest setbacks can become the foundation for your greatest legacy. Click here to fill out the survey! Connect with Mary Beth Berns: marybeth@salonspaconnection.com WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/X3itopK3Yt8 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 LET'S CONNECT! BTT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthetechnique MYA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/join_mya/ FOLLOW KATI…

People in this episode

Host: Kati Whitledge

Topics covered

• salon ownership
• leadership challenges
• succession planning
• personal story
• business insights
• overcoming setbacks

Keywords

• salon ownership
• leadership
• COVID
• succession plan
• business strategy
• personal growth
• setbacks
• legacy

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Organizations: PBA

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