Grow My Salon Business Podcast
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 greate...
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- Phil Evans2 eps
- Scott Buchanan1 ep
- Hayley Mears1 ep
Also: Universe Walker, Frank Westerbeke, Nina Kovner, Martha Lynn Kale, Billy Ryan, Elle Foreman
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- 🇺🇸United States · Fashion & BeautyHOME#11712K to 63K
- 🇹🇷TR · Fashion & Beauty#124.4K to 23K
- 🇦🇺Australia · Fashion & Beauty#741.0K to 5.4K
- 🇸🇬SG · Fashion & Beauty#31473 to 2.5K
- 🇮🇳India · Fashion & Beauty#145374 to 2.0K
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19K to 100K🎙 ~2x weekly·363 episodes·Last published 1w ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
38K to 200K🇺🇸62%🇹🇷23%🇦🇺5%+5 more - Active Followers
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21K to 110K
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| 10/13/26 | 369 The Power of Showing Up: Lessons From 230 Salons with Denis McFadden | When one salon already feels like it's running you, scaling a salon business to 230 locations sounds impossible. I'm joined by returning guest Denis McFadden, founder of Just Cuts. Denis has just released his book, The Power of Showing Up, and we talk about the personal story behind it and the thinking that built the brand. And I ask the question every salon owner asks: how do I build a business that keeps growing without everything going through me?You'll hear why Denis puts systems at the heart of everything, the simple numbers he uses to judge whether a salon can be profitable, and why he's still building at 80. Whatever your size, you'll walk away knowing what to write down, what to measure and where you're overcomplicating things.IN THIS EPISODE:✅ Why systems let a business run 10 salons or 200 the same way✅ Why time and price always belong in the same conversation✅ How focusing on one thing built a brand, and why Denis keeps saying no to other opportunities✅ What showing up really means, and how that one habit shaped an entire careerEPISODE TIMESTAMPS[00:00] Introduction: Denis McFadden returns to talk about his new book[06:01] The Power of Showing Up: what the title of the book really means[11:30] Dyslexia, self-belief and why Denis now calls it his superpower[18:46] Still building at 80: what keeps Denis motivated in business[21:27] Why systems are the foundation of growing from one salon to many[24:55] Is the Just Cuts model still relevant to today’s clients and stylists?[31:41] Are tougher economic times pushing clients to trade down on haircuts?[35:30] The percentages that decide whether a salon will be profitable[37:49] Why time and price can never be separated in your salon[39:54] The future of Just Cuts and why Denis is bringing in experts[45:36] Would Denis do anything differently? Plus how to get the bookRESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:📚 The Power of Showing Up by Denis McFadden – Denis's personal story and the story behind the Just Cuts brand – Find out moreWant MORE to help you GROW?📚 Check out our Bestselling GROW Books 🆘 Management overwhelm? Download our free checklist! This checklist will help you get clarity on where you're at RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE:Episode 24: The story behind building ‘Just Cuts' a successful salon franchise with Denis McFadden Listen here → https://growmysalonbusiness.com/podcast/024/ 👉 FOLLOW US!Instagram | Facebook | Website👉 FOLLOW JUST CUTS!Instagram | Website RATINGS + REVIEWS🙏 Thanks so much for joining me this week. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show and help other people find my podcast.👉 Here's what you do:- On your phone, Click here (Read steps below first)- Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews'- Tap on the empty purple stars and rate 5 stars- Click on ‘Write a Review’ I love to hear what’s been helpful and what you love about the podcast! Thank you for your support! 🙏Until next time!Antony | 49m 28s | ||||||
| 10/6/26 | 368 Is the Salon Industry Really All Doom and Gloom? | Spend any time in hairdressing groups on social media, and you could believe a successful salon business is almost impossible today. Rising costs, staffing problems and shrinking margins are real. But some of the salons I work with tell a very different story. These are profitable businesses with great teams, run by owners who have a life outside the salon. We just don't hear enough about them, and I think it's time we did.Today's episode will give you a fresh perspective on your own business, a clearer idea of what success means to you, and the foundations that help a salon hold firm when the economy slows.IN THIS EPISODE:Why the doom and gloom on social media only tells half the storyThe simple swap from "I have to" to "I get to" and how it changes the way you see your businessWhy your definition of success can look completely different from the salon down the roadEPISODE TIMESTAMPS[00:00] Introduction: is the salon industry really all doom and gloom?[01:23] A coaching client who is tired of the negativity in hairdressing[02:49] Acknowledging the challenges without letting them dominate your thinking[06:59] The successful salons you rarely hear about in our industry[08:35] The low-profile salon on the fourth floor of an industrial building[09:42] What does success actually mean for you and your salon?[11:27] Why Antony wants to share more salon success stories on the podcast[13:00] Warren Buffett, the tide going out, and building a business that lasts[14:32] The foundations that help a salon cope when times get tough[17:04] One simple question to ask about your business right now[19:17] Why success leaves clues, and where to get helpRESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:➡️ Zenoti – all-in-one salon management platform with AI-powered client communications and automation. GMSB listeners get 50% off their first three months – Find out moreGrow My Salon Business – free and paid resources to help you build a more profitable, sustainable salon – Find out more 👉 FOLLOW US!Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteRATINGS + REVIEWS🙏 Thanks so much for joining me this week. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show and help other people find my podcast.👉 Here's what you do:- On your phone, Click here (Read steps below first)- Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews'- Tap on the empty purple stars and rate 5 stars- Click on ‘Write a Review’ I love to hear what’s been helpful and what you love about the podcast! Thank you for your support! 🙏Until next time!Antony | 20m 32s | ||||||
| 9/29/26 | 367 Are Business Partnerships a Good Idea for Salon Owners? | A salon business partnership usually starts with two hairdressers, a strong friendship and a handshake. It feels like a great way to share the load. Yet most of these partnerships fall apart within a few years, often with money lost and friendships damaged. The key to a successful partnership is all about how you set it up at the beginning. So here's a question worth asking: if you're thinking about a partner, or already have one, how protected is the business when circumstances change?What are the conversations to have before you sign anything, and why giving away ownership is so hard to undo. IN THIS EPISODE:• Why needing business expertise is a poor reason on its own to give away equity in your salon• The questions to answer before you sign anything: ownership, workload, salary, profits and decision-making• What 50/50 really means when you and your partner disagree• Why talking about the end at the start is one of the smartest moves you can makeEPISODE TIMESTAMPS[00:00] Introduction: why so many salon partnerships start with just a handshake[04:37] The first question to ask yourself: why do you actually want a partner?[06:17] Why needing expertise doesn't mean you should give away ownership[08:00] Why shared vision matters as much as complementary skills in a partnership[11:12] Every partnership ends eventually, so why you should plan for it early[12:14] The seven Ds that can derail a salon business partnership[14:20] The conversations to have before you sign a partnership agreement[16:19] What a 50/50 partnership really means when the two of you disagree[17:17] Why you can't outsource understanding your own business as an owner[20:00] The biggest lessons from three very different partnerships[21:23] How Grow My Salon Business can help you build a better businessRESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:The GROW Book Series – four bestselling books on building a successful salon business – Find out moreGrow My Salon Business Online Courses – step-by-step courses on money, management, marketing and your team – Find out more Coaching – one-to-one support to work through the specific challenges in your business – Find out more 👉 FOLLOW US!Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteRATINGS + REVIEWS🙏Thanks so much for joining me this week. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show and help other people find my podcast.👉 Here's what you do:- On your phone, Click here (Read steps below first)- Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews'- Tap on the empty purple stars and rate 5 stars- Click on ‘Write a Review’ I love to hear what’s been helpful and what you love about the podcast! Thank you for your support! 🙏Until next time!Antony | 21m 49s | ||||||
| 9/22/26 | 366 How to Scale a Salon Business From One Store to One Hundred with Sudheer Koneru | Why do some salon and beauty businesses grow beyond a single location while others struggle to scale? In this episode, I’m joined once again by Sudheer Koneru, co-founder of Zenoti, to discuss his new book, Growth Diaries: How the Best Beauty and Wellness Brands Scale from One Store to One Hundred Plus.Drawing on conversations with 42 successful founders across the salon, spa, med spa and wellness industries, Sudheer shares the common traits he discovered behind businesses that successfully scale. We talk about why passion and purpose matter, the importance of building systems that work without the owner, why successful entrepreneurs are great listeners, and how people, culture, location and data all play a role in sustainable growth.Whether your ambition is to build one exceptional salon or one hundred locations, there are plenty of lessons here about what it really takes to build a business that can grow beyond you.IN THIS EPISODE:The real reason most salons plateau at a single location and never expandWhich phase of growth trips up almost every founder, and what gets them through itThe three traits the world's fastest growing beauty and wellness brands all shareWhy retention and rebooking matter more than chasing new client numbersEPISODE TIMESTAMPS[00:00] Introduction: why so few salons ever scale past one location [00:39] Meet Sudheer Koneru, founder of Zenoti and author of Growth Diaries [03:19] Sudheer's own path from Microsoft into building wellness businesses [04:58] Why timing changes which sectors are easiest to scale today [07:00] What surfaces when founders talk beyond their usual PR story [09:00] Two stories of founders who built huge brands from nothing[13:00] The phases of growth most likely to trip up an owner [16:26] Why owners underestimate how much they personally are the system [19:00] Founder or business partner: what separates the two growth paths [22:22] Why going from one location to two is the hardest step [26:12] Three things the most successful beauty and wellness brands share [35:39] Sudheer's advice for a young stylist wanting to build something biggerRESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Growth Diaries by Sudheer Koneru – a new book drawn from 42 conversations with beauty and wellness founders who scaled from one location to over a hundred → You can get the book hereZenoti – salon, spa and wellness management software, founded by today's guest – head here for 50% off for the first 3 months RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE:If you enjoyed this episode, you'll also like: Episode 268: Can One Salon Management Software System Fill All Your Needs? Listen here → https://growmysalonbusiness.com/podcast/268 👉 FOLLOW US!Instagram | Facebook | Website👉 FOLLOW Zenoti!Instagram | Website RATINGS + REVIEWS🙏Thanks so much for joining me this week. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show and help other people find my podcast.👉 Here's what you do:- On your phone, Click here (Read steps below first)- Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews'- Tap on the empty purple stars and rate 5 stars- Click on ‘Write a Review’ I love to hear what’s been helpful and what you love about the podcast! Thank you for your support! 🙏Until next time!Antony | 42m 15s | ||||||
| 9/15/26 | 365 Five Things Every Growing Salon Needs in Place | Growth sounds like the obvious goal for any salon owner, but chasing a bigger business without a plan can break the one you've already built. I've seen owners open a second location only to end up with two salons that struggle instead of one that thrives. So what would your business actually need to look like if it grew the way you truly want?In this episode, I share the five things I believe every salon owner needs before they scale: a clear vision, real systems, people who can lead, a handle on the numbers, and the willingness to grow as a leader. You'll get a practical insight to decide if growth is the right goal, and how to build a business that gives you the life you want.IN THIS EPISODE• The five things you need in place before you scale a salon business• Why expansion doesn't just duplicate what was already working; it duplicates the problems as well.• How to build systems that let your business run without you• Why business growth is really people growth, and how to develop leaders under youEPISODE TIMESTAMPS[00:00] Introduction[01:33] Why there is no single definition of salon business success[03:15] The assumption that bigger automatically means better, and why it isn't[04:02] The five things you need in place for growth to be sustainable[06:16] The mistake most salon owners make when they open salon number two[07:47] How growth reveals whether you built a business or just a job[10:00] Why business growth is really about growing people, not just adding them[12:24] Why you need to know the numbers before you think about expanding[14:22] Why evolving as a leader is the hardest part of growing a business[16:09] The owner who believes nobody can do it as well as they can[17:00] A recap of the five things sustainable salon growth actually requires[18:11] Where to find the free video series on salon management skillsRESOURCES MENTIONEDFree Management Video Series – Four Essential Lessons in Salon Management to Set You Up For Success, a free four-part video series (each video around 15 minutes) that also explains how the management course and coaching program work.👉 Register here https://growmysalonbusiness.com/management-video-series and get them sent straight to your inboxWant MORE to help you GROW?📚 Check out our Bestselling GROW Books: https://growmysalonbusiness.com/books/🆘 Management overwhelm? Download our free checklist! This checklist will help you get clarity on where you're at: https://growmysalonbusiness.com/management-checklist/👉 FOLLOW US!Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteRATINGS & REVIEWS🙏 Thanks so much for joining me this week. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated!They do matter in the rankings of the show and help other people find my podcast.👉 Here's what you do:- On your phone, click here (read the steps below first): https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/grow-my-salon-business-podcast/id1456014220- Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews'- Tap on the empty purple stars and rate 5 stars- Click on 'Write a Review'I love to hear what's been helpful and what you love about the podcast! Thank you for your support! 🙏Until next time!Antony | 19m 30s | ||||||
| 9/8/26 | business managementself-management+3 | — | — | — | salon businessmanagement+3 | — | 24m 25s | ||
| 9/1/26 | salon managementbusiness simplicity+3 | — | — | — | successful salonsbusiness complexity+3 | — | 21m 12s | ||
| 8/25/26 | salon marketingsocial media+4 | Phil Evans | Salon GuruGoogle+1 | — | salon marketingInstagram+5 | — | 44m 00s | ||
| 8/18/26 | leadershipteam dynamics+3 | — | — | — | family businessteam accountability+3 | Zenoti | 19m 24s | ||
| 8/11/26 | salon industryclient retention+3 | — | Zenoti | — | salon managementclient retention+3 | — | 22m 40s | ||
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| 8/4/26 | family businessemployee culture+4 | Billy RyanElle Foreman | Tribe Salons | LondonKent | salon businessemployee-based culture+5 | — | 51m 43s | ||
| 7/28/26 | 358 Seven Lessons on Education Every Salon Owner Needs to Hear | The way hairdressing education is delivered has changed dramatically since I started in this industry, and it will continue to evolve as new technology emerges. In this episode, I talk about those changes and the impact it has on salons, trainees, standards and productivity. And I ask the question I think salon owners are wondering: “What does the future of education look like and how will it impact the way I run my business?I explain why information has become cheap while experience has become more valuable than ever, and why that changes what you should actually be looking for in education. I also share seven practical lessons on building a culture of learning, why you need to be training apprentices who contribute quickly, and staying ahead as the industry keeps moving.WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:Why information has become cheap while real experience has never been more valuableThe real reason AI won't replace great educators, and how it exposes the poor onesWhy your apprentices should be productive within six months, not left to find their feet for yearsThe difference between being a great hairdresser and being a great teacherWhy you can't rely on colleges or government training programs to finish the job for youSeven practical lessons on education every salon owner needs to hearIN THIS EPISODE:[00:00] Introduction [02:19] Antony asks the big question: where is salon education heading next [03:15] How live seminars and academies defined the early years of education [04:00] The internet and social media put educators in everyone's pocket [05:07] The moment Antony realised business education mattered more than technical skill [06:23] Why salon owners started asking about branding and leadership, not just hair [07:41] How COVID forced the whole industry to learn online almost overnight [09:00] What actually separates a genuinely good coach from a mediocre one [10:36] Why online retail during COVID changed manufacturers for good [13:05] How artificial intelligence is reshaping salon education right now [14:04] Why information is cheap but real experience is priceless [17:29] Antony's seven practical lessons every salon owner needs on education [21:12] The one thing that never changes no matter how the industry evolvesWant MORE to help you GROW?📚 Check out our Bestselling GROW Books https://growmysalonbusiness.com/books/🆘 Management overwhelm!? Download our free checklist! This checklist will help you get clarity on where you're at https://growmysalonbusiness.com/management-checklist/RATINGS + REVIEWS🙏Thanks so much for joining me this week. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show and help other people find my podcast.👉 Here's what you do:- On your phone, Click here (Read steps below first)- Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews'- Tap on the empty purple stars and rate 5 stars- Click on ‘Write a Review’ I love to hear what’s been helpful and what you love about the podcast! Thank you for your support! 🙏Until next time!Antony 👉 FOLLOW US!Instagram | Facebook | Website | 22m 30s | ||||||
| 7/21/26 | salon successbusiness management+4 | — | — | — | salonsuccess+5 | — | 14m 26s | ||
| 7/14/26 | team managementdifficult behavior+4 | Nina Kovner | — | — | difficult team memberleadership coach+5 | — | 44m 58s | ||
| 7/7/26 | profitprofit margin+3 | — | — | — | profitprofit margin+5 | — | 20m 06s | ||
| 6/30/26 | hairdresser incomeproductivity+3 | — | — | — | hairdressersincome+5 | — | 13m 10s | ||
| 6/23/26 | negotiationproduct suppliers+4 | — | — | — | negotiatingproduct manufacturers+4 | — | 21m 14s | ||
| 6/16/26 | AI in salonsbusiness management+4 | Martha Lynn Kale | Mirror Mirror | Austin, Texas | AIsalon management+5 | — | 39m 44s | ||
| 6/9/26 | salon managementleadership+4 | — | — | — | salon managementleadership+5 | — | 14m 57s | ||
| 6/2/26 | salon industry changescompetitive landscape+4 | — | Anthropic | — | salon industrychange drivers+5 | — | 17m 34s | ||
| 5/26/26 | AI in salonsclient booking process+3 | Universe Walker | Beauty Desk AI | — | AI receptionistsalon industry+3 | — | 40m 07s | ||
| 5/19/26 | AI in salonshuman connection+3 | Frank Westerbeke | GadaboutVerVe | Tucson, Arizona | AIsalon industry+3 | — | 46m 51s | ||
| 5/12/26 | salon pay structuresemployee retention+3 | — | — | — | salon payemployee costs+3 | — | 15m 51s | ||
| 5/5/26 | salon managementfinancial awareness+3 | — | — | — | salon ownerfinancial control+3 | — | 14m 51s | ||
| 4/28/26 | financial managementsalon business+3 | — | — | — | salon financesbudgeting+3 | — | 14m 22s | ||
| 4/21/26 | salon profitabilitypricing problems+4 | — | — | — | salon businessprofitability+5 | — | 14m 52s | ||
| 4/14/26 | salon successbusiness mindset+5 | Scott Buchanan | Scott J Salons | Manhattan | salon businessemployee partnership+5 | — | 47m 23s | ||
| 4/7/26 | salon managementtraining+3 | — | — | — | salon managertraining framework+3 | — | 17m 09s | ||
| 3/31/26 | apprenticeshipssalon training+3 | — | — | — | salon economicstraining assistants+3 | — | 14m 48s | ||
| 3/24/26 | salon businessclient retention+3 | — | — | — | salon marketingclient attraction+3 | — | 18m 51s | ||
| 3/18/26 | salon standardsleadership+3 | — | NetflixBeing Gordon Ramsay+1 | — | salon businessleadership+3 | — | 16m 53s | ||
| 3/10/26 | Instagram marketingsalon business+4 | Hayley Mears | Instagram | — | Instagram marketingsalon owners+6 | — | 33m 59s | ||
| 3/3/26 | marketing strategysalon business growth+4 | — | — | — | salon marketingpredictable growth+4 | — | 13m 16s | ||
| 2/24/26 | AI in Google searchsalon business+4 | Phil Evans | ChatGPTSalon Guru+1 | — | AIGoogle search+5 | — | 28m 42s | ||
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Chart history for Grow My Salon Business Podcast
Peaked at #12 in TR, currently #12 in TR.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TR | — | #12 | #12 | — |
| SG | — | #31 | #31 | — |
| Ireland | — | #69 | #69 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #72 | #72 | — |
| Australia | — | #74 | #74 | — |
| CH | — | #106 | #106 | — |
| TH | — | #113 | #113 | — |
| United States | — | #117 | #117 | — |
| SA | — | #126 | #126 | — |
| South Africa | — | #128 | #128 | — |
| NG | — | #129 | #129 | — |
| PH | — | #140 | #140 | — |
| India | — | #145 | #145 | — |
| IL | — | #181 | #181 | — |
Chart Positions
14 placements across 14 markets.
Chart Positions
14 placements across 14 markets.