Why Most Salons Won’t Make It to 2030

About this episode

Larissa Macleman discusses the challenges facing salons and how to adapt for future success.

54% of salons won’t make it through to 2030. The rules of the game have completely changed, but so many hard-working, talented Salon CEOs are stuck doing more in 2026… More hours on the floor. More admin behind the scenes. More pressure. But not more profit … And certainly not more freedom. And that’s exactly what Larissa Macleman unpacks inside this episode. How to stop being stuck and start building a salon that supports the life you want. There’s a massive divide happening in the salon industry right now between the salons that are growing and the salons that are quietly falling behind. 3 Reasons You Need to Listen ✨What it really means to be “stuck in the middle” of this industry divide ⚠️ (and why that’s such a dangerous place to stay) ✨What the top-performing salons understand that others don’t 💡 ✨The brutal reason your salon revenue is stagnant 💥 (and the 9 drivers you need to fix this). The game has changed… Hit listen now and see what needs to change before your salon gets left behind. Do you want to future-proof your salon? Are you ready for expert coaching to guide you through the 9 drivers of salon growth - so your business can be successful & profitable…

People in this episode

Host: Larissa Macleman

Topics covered

• salon industry
• business growth
• profitability
• entrepreneurship
• salon management

Keywords

• salon
• 2026
• 2030
• revenue
• growth drivers
• business strategy
• freedom

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