#68- When Your Top Stylist Leaves: Here’s What To Do

About this episode

Michelle Tanner discusses strategies for managing a stylist's departure and maintaining client relationships.

When your top stylist leaves, it can feel like the ground shifts under you. In this episode, I walk you through exactly what I did when our longest and strongest stylist left, how we protected client retention, stabilised the team, and avoided panic. If you ever find yourself facing a big exit, this is a practical, step-by-step conversation you’ll want in your back pocket. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michelle_tanner_consult/ Website: https://michelletannerconsulting.com/

People in this episode

Host: Michelle Tanner

Topics covered

• stylist departure
• client retention
• team stability
• business strategy
• panic management

Keywords

• stylist
• client retention
• team management
• business exit
• panic
• strategy

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