Is Your Assistant Lazy… or Are Expectations the Real Issue Here?

About this episode

Lacey Gebo discusses the misconceptions about assistants in the salon industry and emphasizes the importance of clear expectations and training.

Ever caught yourself thinking (or saying 😬): “My assistant is lazy.” “They don’t take initiative.” “I’ve told them a hundred times and nothing changes.” Can we please have an honest conversation. In this episode, I’m breaking down one of the biggest misconceptions in the salon industry and it might be the ONE THING that is keeping you exhausted, frustrated, and stuck doing everything yourself. 👉🏼 Most assistants are NOT lazy… they’re lost. When there’s no clear structure, expectations, or path for growth, assistants are left guessing. And guessing looks like hesitation. It looks like waiting. It looks like what we label as “lazy.” In this episode, we talk about: Why clarity creates confidence The real reason assistants “don’t care” and why it’s usually not personal How “ winging it” in training is costing you time, energy, and money What assistants actually need to succeed, stay, and grow Why doing everything yourself feels easier… but keeps you burnt out If you’re already stretched thin, your body is tired, and you are juggling all your clients and the business… This episode is for you! I’ll also walk you through exactly why The Assistant University exists , who it’s for, and…

People in this episode

Host: Lacey Gebo

Topics covered

• assistant training
• expectations
• clarity in communication
• team building
• salon industry

Keywords

• assistant
• lazy
• expectations
• training
• salon
• clarity
• team support
• growth

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Assistant University

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