🎙️ Staying Ahead of the Game with Sue DaviesIn this episode, I’m joined by Sue Davies—editorial director of Salonpreneur Magazine and long-time salon industry mentor. We dig into the shifting landscape of salon ownership, the pitfalls of outdated business models, and the mindset shifts needed to thrive in 2025 and beyond.💡 You’ll learn:What’s really driving the salon industry’s changes (and what’s not)How younger pros are rewriting the rules of successWhere traditional education is failing us—and what to do insteadThe role of visibility, community, and continual learningWhy staying in your lane might actually hold you back🔗 Connect with Sue Davies:Instagram: @salonpreneurmagazineFacebook: facebook.com/salonpreneurmagazineLinkedIn: linkedin.com/salonpreneurmagazinePersonal Links: linktr.ee/Sue_Davies🛎️ Don’t forget to like and subscribe so you don’t miss the next episode of Build Your Salon!#SalonBusiness #SalonMarketing #BuildYourSalon #SueDavies #Salonpreneur #BeautyBusiness #SalonEducation #SalonSuccess

Struggling to make salon memberships work? Let's fix that. In this episode, I'm showing you how to put AI to work in your beauty business—so you can design irresistible packages, price them like a pro, and automate the whole thing without the stress. If you've ever felt overwhelmed trying to build recurring income, this one's for you, darling.

This episode is proudly sponsored by Zoca—the AI-powered platform that guarantees new clients for beauty professionals.

What if everything you built almost fell apart?

In this raw and powerful episode, award-winning salon owner Noel Halligan shares how he and his co-founder went from launching a high-end salon with huge ambition... to a second location that nearly cost them everything.

You’ll hear how Noel navigated financial collapse, landlord nightmares, and team resistance—and came out the other side with a new vision for pricing, education, and running a purpose-driven salon.

If you've ever questioned your next step, felt overwhelmed by growth, or doubted your business model—this is the episode for you.

We cover:

• Why fast growth isn’t always smart growth
• The emotional toll of managing multiple teams
• Creating clarity with session pricing and memberships
• Noel’s perspective on what’s broken in hairdressing education
• How a surprise BBC makeover changed everything

Connect with Noel:
Instagram: @noel_nocohair
Website: nocohair.com

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Why Every Salon Needs a Membership (Ex-Salon Owner Explains)