The Salon Scoop

For many stylists, getting on a stage like the Redken Symposium in Las Vegas is the dream. The lights, the audience, the chance to teach and inspire the next generation of professionals — it's the kind of career milestone that feels both inspiring and a little out of reach. Most stylists know they want it. Very few know how to actually get there.The truth? Becoming a platform artist isn't about luck,talent, or who you know. It's about a very specific combination of mindset, skill development, visibility, and relentless dedication to the craft — and the people who've made it to the stage are the only ones who can really walk youthrough what that journey looks like.In this episode of our Symposium Series on The Salon Scoop,we sit down with 9 of the world's top hairstylists to share their best advice for anyone with dreams of one day becoming a platform artist themselves. They open up about the steps they took, the mistakes they made, the habits that mattered most, and the mindset shifts that helped them go from working behind the chair to performing on some of the biggest stages in the industry.Whether you're dreaming of the stage, building towardbecoming an educator, or simply looking for inspiration to take your career to the next level, these insights are the kind of mentorship most stylists only get access to once in a lifetime.Because every platform artist on that Las Vegas stage startedexactly where you are right now — behind the chair, with a dream and a decision to chase it!🎙 Meet our incredible guests who are all mainstage performers at this year’s Symposium — give them a follow!● Matt Swinney — @matt.swinney● Adina Doss — @mastery_adinadoss● Blake Reed Evans — @blakereedevans● Tasha Parker — @tashaparkerhair● Jamal Edmonds — @lamajbackwards● Leysa Carillo — @leysahairandmakeup● Marco Arena — @marco__arena● Lindsey Olson — @lindsey.marie.olson● Adrienne Dara — @adriennedara For your daily dose of digital marketing for salons, give us a follow on TikTok and Instagram @salon.s.o.s OR if you want to check out the video recording of this episode, you can subscribe to our YouTube channel! Hit this link to explore: https://www.youtube.com/@salon.s.o.sThis podcast is for salon owners and salon professionals who want to learn proven ways to grow their salon business,learn valuable salon leadership skills, boost their brand, grow their clientele, get social media and marketing advice for salons, and build a salon culture that attracts and retains thriving stylists.More from the Salon S.O.S. Business Building Resource Library:Click here to access our entire salon digital marketing academy: ⁠https://www.salonsos.ca/digital-marketing-academy⁠Email info@salonsos.ca to get in contact with us. We’re always here to help support you with salon business advice!If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll love ours too! Profitable Salon Owner Podcast, Grow mySalon Business Podcast with Antony Whitaker, Thriving Stylist Podcast with Britt Seva, Summ It Up Podcast, Social Beauty Makers Podcast, The Hairdresser Strong Show Podcast, The Modern Hairstylist Podcast, Hair Love Radio Podcast, Salon Owner Collective Podcast.

What you’re about to hear are the most replayed moments from one of our top episodes, a roundtable conversation that sparked major discussion across the industry.In this special highlight episode of The Salon Scoop, Scott revisits key insights from the Salon Structure Showdown, where industry experts break down the pros and cons of commission-based salons, booth rental, and salon suite models. This conversation touches every corner of the industry, from ownership and team structure to retail performance, career paths, and the evolving future of salon business.In this episode, you’ll hear:• The biggest differences between commission salons, booth rental, and salon suites• The pros and cons of working in each salon structure• How different models impact retail sales and team culture• Why some owners are now operating both commission salons and salon suite businesses• Predictions for how salon business structures are evolving• How to know which model makes sense at different stages of your career• The realities salon owners and professionals need to understand before choosing a pathIf you’ve ever wondered which structure truly supports growth, flexibility, or long-term success, this episode gives you a snapshot of the perspectives shaping today’s salon industry. What you’ll hear is only a glimpse into one of our most listened-to episodes, and there’s so much more in the full conversation!👉 Listen to the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5fzikvXCPEDe2ItIFsmAhi?si=6zi-khPLS6CMkScPviRuPwFor your daily dose of digital marketing for salons, give us a follow on TikTok and Instagram @salon.s.o.s OR if you want to check out the video recording of this episode, you can subscribe to our YouTube channel! Hit this link to explore: https://www.youtube.com/@salon.s.o.sThis podcast is for salon owners and salon professionals who want to learn proven ways to grow their salon business, learn valuable salon leadership skills, boost their brand, grow their clientele, get social media and marketing advice for salons, and build a salon culture that attracts and retains thriving stylists.More from the Salon S.O.S. Business Building Resource Library:Click here to access our entire salon digital marketing academy: ⁠https://www.salonsos.ca/digital-marketing-academy⁠Email info@salonsos.ca to get in contact with us. We’re always here to help support you with salon business advice!If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll love ours too! Profitable Salon Owner Podcast, Grow my Salon Business Podcast with Antony Whitaker, Thriving Stylist Podcast with Britt Seva, Summ It Up Podcast, Social Beauty Makers Podcast, The Hairdresser Strong Show Podcast, The Modern Hairstylist Podcast, Hair Love Radio Podcast, Salon Owner Collective Podcast.

What happens when the identity you’ve built for decades no longer fits and you decide to start again anyway?In this episode of The Salon Scoop, Scott sits down with Sheri Doss, an Education Icon who has reinvented herself recently not once, but twice. From leading global education at Redken, to stepping away into early retirement in Costa Rica, to returning as Head of Education for Bumble and Bumble, Sheri’s story challenges everything we think we know about career paths in the salon industry. Sheri is a respected leader known for transforming the way professionals learn, grow and see themselves. She is deeply passionate about education as a catalyst for personal and professional transformation. She believes that when people are empowered with the right knowledge, they don't just improve their skills, they changes their lives.In this episode, you’ll learn:How to reinvent yourself without losing credibility in the salon industryHow to navigate fear, judgment, and uncertainty during a major career pivotThe mindset shift needed when your professional identity changesHow to honor your past while fully stepping into what’s nextHow trust is built when joining new teams, brands, or environmentsWhy reinvention can bring more clarity, freedom, and fulfillment — not lessHow growth in your career mirrors growth in your leadership and marketing for salonsWhy evolving personally helps you lead stronger businesses and teamsHow adaptability supports long-term success in digital marketing for salons, leadership, and brand positioningThe courage it takes to change — even when you’ve already “made it”Whether you’re a stylist changing salons, an owner stepping away from a business you built, or a professional considering a new chapter, this episode offers perspective, reassurance, and permission to grow. Make sure to follow along with Sheri's journey on Instagram @sheridossBecause sometimes, reaching the top is exactly where reinvention begins.For your daily dose of digital marketing for salons, give us a follow on TikTok and Instagram @salon.s.o.s OR if you want to check out the video recording of this episode, you can subscribe to our YouTube channel! Hit this link to explore: https://www.youtube.com/@salon.s.o.sThis podcast is for salon owners and salon professionals who want to learn proven ways to grow their salon business, learn valuable salon leadership skills, boost their brand, grow their clientele, get social media and marketing advice for salons, and build a salon culture that attracts and retains thriving stylists.More from the Salon S.O.S. Business Building Resource Library:Click here to access our entire salon digital marketing academy: ⁠https://www.salonsos.ca/digital-marketing-academy⁠Email info@salonsos.ca to get in contact with us. We’re always here to help support you with salon business advice!If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll love ours too! Profitable Salon Owner Podcast, Grow my Salon Business Podcast with Antony Whitaker, Thriving Stylist Podcast with Britt Seva, Summ It Up Podcast, Social Beauty Makers Podcast, The Hairdresser Strong Show Podcast, The Modern Hairstylist Podcast, Hair Love Radio Podcast, Salon Owner Collective Podcast.

Every January starts the same way… fresh goals, big intentions, and the belief that this year will be different. Motivation is high, routines feel possible, and commitments are written down with confidence. And yet, for most people, those resolutions don’t make it past the first few weeks.Not because we lack discipline. Not because we don’t want growth badly enough.But because most of us were never taught how to build habits that actually stick, even when life gets busy and willpower disappears.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why most habits fail within weeksHow to choose identity-based habits that lastThe simplest way to make habits effortlessHow small actions create massive momentum over timeHow to design habits that work automatically instead of relying on disciplineHow to create real, lasting changeIf you’re tired of starting over every January and ready to stop relying on motivation and start building habits that transform your life — this might be one of the most important episodes you listen to all year!For your daily dose of digital marketing for salons, give us a follow on TikTok and Instagram @salon.s.o.s OR if you want to check out the video recording of this episode, you can subscribe to our YouTube channel! Hit this link to explore: https://www.youtube.com/@salon.s.o.sThis podcast is for salon owners and salon professionals who want to learn proven ways to grow their salon business, learnvaluable salon leadership skills, boost their brand, grow their clientele, get social media and marketing advice for salons, and build a salon culture that attracts and retains thriving stylists.More from the Salon S.O.S. Business Building Resource Library:Click here to access our entire salon digital marketing academy: https://www.salonsos.ca/digital-marketing-academyEmail info@salonsos.ca to get in contactwith us. We’re always here to help support you with salon business advice!If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll love ours too! Profitable Salon Owner Podcast, Grow mySalon Business Podcast with Antony Whitaker, Thriving Stylist Podcast with Britt Seva, Summ It Up Podcast, Social Beauty Makers Podcast, The Hairdresser Strong Show Podcast, The Modern Hairstylist Podcast, Hair Love Radio Podcast, Salon Owner Collective Podcast.

Imagine spending years building your Instagram only to have it hacked and wiped away overnight. That’s exactly what happened to Michael Cole. But instead of giving up, he used the setback as fuel. In just 2.5 years, he not only rebuilt his account, he grew it bigger and stronger than before. In this episode, Michael shares the strategies, mindset, and social media techniques that helped him turn a terrible loss into his greatest comeback. If you’ve ever worried about losing your progress, or wondered how to bounce back from setbacks in your career, this is the must-listen! HUGE thanks goes out to Michael Cole, we know this episode is going to help so many people that have experienced this. Make sure to check out his progress on IG by following along @michaelcoleinspiresFor your daily dose of digital marketing for salons, give usa follow on TikTok and Instagram @salon.s.o.s OR if you want to check out the video recording of this episode, you cansubscribe to our YouTube channel! Hit this link to explore: https://www.youtube.com/@salon.s.o.sThis podcast is for salon owners and salon professionals whowant to learn proven ways to grow their salon business, learn valuable salon leadership skills, boost their brand, grow their clientele, get social media and marketing advice for salons, and build a salon culture that attracts andretains thriving stylists.More from the Salon S.O.S. Business Building ResourceLibrary:Click here to access our entire salon digital marketingacademy: https://www.salonsos.ca/digital-marketing-academyEmail info@salonsos.ca to get in contact with us. We’realways here to help support you with salon business advice!If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sureyou'll love ours too! Profitable Salon Owner Podcast, Grow my Salon Business Podcast with Antony Whitaker, Thriving Stylist Podcast with Britt Seva, Summ It Up Podcast, Social Beauty Makers Podcast, The Hairdresser Strong Show Podcast,The Modern Hairstylist Podcast, Hair Love Radio Podcast, Salon Owner Collective Podcast.