To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to ⁠https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership⁠ and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram, and be sure to check out the full interview on our YouTube channel! https://youtu.be/MKrS6fOZLtA David Kinigson is an award-winning hairdresser, national educator, editorial stylist, inspirational speaker and the author of two renowned books. The Haircutter’s Handbook - his critically acclaimed education manual - includes a preface by Vidal Sassoon and thoughtful comments from your favorite industry icons, leaders, and legends. Among them: Stephen Moody, Nick Arrojo, Charlie Price, Tabatha Coffey, Howard McLaren, Vivienne Mackinder, Winn Claybaugh, Dwight Miller, Van Council and Gerard Scarpaci. His new book The Power of Asking What? Overcoming Challenges and Fears - A Conversation for Mindset In Action has a preface by Richard Condon and includes praise from Mary Wilson, Geno Stampora, Jay Williams, Joe Santy and Maria Fontana. As an independent educator, David’s passion is mentoring hairdressers to overcome their challenges and fears associated with haircutting and life. In every Haircutting Think & Learn workSpace, David shares “Wet & Dry Fusion Haircutting" because there are benefits to both. Throughout his 50-year career, David's editorial work has appeared in magazines such as, Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Allure, Elle, Glamour, Marie Claire, Self, Seventeen, Esquire, GQ and Interview. His original haircutting concepts, styles and philosophies have been featured in Modern Salon, American Salon, Beauty Launchpad, Independent Beauty Professional, Salon Today and Estetica magazines. An inspirational keynote speaker, David has been featured at conferences that include: Intercoiffure, Serious Business, Arrojo Expo, Eufora VisionQuest and Global Connection, Van Michael Salons Annual Conference, Visible Changes Team Conference and the Florida Foster and Adoptive Parents Association (FAPA) Educational Conference.

To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram, and be sure to check out the full interview on our YouTube channel! Sonny D has a passion for educating that takes his audiences to the next level and beyond. A graduate of Paul Mitchell The School, Sonny D has been on the Paul Mitchell Advanced Academy and editorial teams. As a Paul Mitchell platform artist, he shared the stage with Angus Mitchell, Robert Cromeans, and Stephanie Kocielski, to name just a few. His new brand, The Salon Project 1.0, Inc., includes three Paul Mitchell Focus Salons that hire new professionals and immerse them in an accelerated career path designed by Sonny D. His book, YFYI — Your First Year in the Beauty Industry, helps new stylists navigate the critical foundation of building their careers.

To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram, and be sure to check out the full interview on our YouTube channel! Taryn Hiatt As a dedicated advocate, Taryn shares her story and passion to give hope and educate communities about suicide. A founding member of the Utah Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, she currently serves as Area Director for Utah and Nevada. Taryn is a passionate advocate for change and has been featured in U.S. News and Huffington Post. She has testified before Congressional members in Washington, DC, to increase awareness and support for better access to mental health services and to promote healthy discussions about suicide. Taryn has used her lived experience and the loss of her father to suicide as a catalyst for change. She is widely respected throughout Utah for her hard work and dedication to saving lives. Taryn is a graduate of Utah Valley University with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and has been accepted into the master’s in social work program, beginning in August 2022

To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram, and be sure to check out the full interview on our YouTube channel! YVONNE MACINNIS GLOBAL MAKE UP ARTIST, EDUCATOR, BRAND CONSULTANT & ADVOCATE FOR ETHICS AND INCLUSION IN BEAUTY SPACES AS A PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP ARTIST, EDUCATOR AND ADVOCATE FOR ETHICS AND CELEBRATION OF DIVERSITY AND LGBTQIA+2 INCLUSION IN BEAUTY SPACES FOR 17+ YEARS, YVONNE IS SOUGHT AFTER BY BEAUTY BRANDS AND PUBLICATIONS WORLDWIDE FOR HER MASTERFUL BEAUTY WORK AND FLAIR FOR USING COLOR AND TEXTURE IN UNCONVENTIONAL WAYS.

To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram, and be sure to check out the full interview on our YouTube channel! Studio Wish Salon Spa – Founder & Creator of Opportunities RY Coaching – Life & Business Coach Rowena Yeager has been a successfully driven artist behind the chair since 1987. Her career has been powered with education from Sassoon’s, Redken, Wella, Pivot Point, Mantra, and Actyva. In 1995 She joined the Graham Webb National Guest Artist team and traveled for 6 years sharing Precision Cutting, training new educators how to be successful presenters, and working with distributor sales teams across the US. She has won several awards in her career, "Best Educational Presentation" by the Indiana State Board of Cosmetology for her stage work as a National Guest Artist with Graham Webb, “Small Business Person of the Year” by her Chamber of Commerce, and the PBA Spirit Award which honors the service of an outstanding member. In 2001 she opened Studio Wish Salon now located in Twinsburg, Ohio. Her and her successful team moved into a new location in October 2022 and added a spa to expand their services into luxury skincare with an emphasis on relaxation and mental health. Her salon has been named one of the top salons in the Akron Canton area and has been awarded 16 years as a "Top 200 Salon" in Salon Today Magazine. In 2002 Rowena joined PBA as a member. Known as a networking and social media guru she was voted by her peers in 2009 to represent the beauty industry on the PBA Salon/Spa Leadership Team where she served 9 years working to elevate the professionalism within the beauty industry. From 2017-2022 Rowena was appointed to the Ohio State Board of Cosmetology by Governer Kasich where she worked on cosmetology curriculum and rules committee with her fellow board members. Rowena’s side business is life and business coaching. “Sharing knowledge on how to have success and experience the greatest joys in life fills my soul. If all the knowledge I have I kept to myself, it would have no value. Helping others find happiness and live their greatest journey of success without fear of failure is my purpose and passion. Create a world of kindness and love. Let’s RISE! No one ever collided with the sky.”

To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram, and be sure to check out the full interview on our YouTube channel! Karla Lopez-Martinez: After graduating Cosmetology college in 1997, Karla has had the pleasure to wear many hats along her career path of over 23yrs. In addition to building a strong clientele as a colorist, she is also the Owner and one of the leaders of Gila Rut salons in San Diego, Ca. with a team of 65+ employees and 2 locations. “My goal as a salon owner, educator, coach and mentor is to inspire my team and those around me to achieve their highest professionals and personal goals” says Karla Her passion for continued education and mentorship has become her mission. So much so, that in 2016 she Co-Founded Beauty Backbone Inc. an on-line resource for employee based salons, who are looking to have a thriving and sustainable company. Beauty backbone’s focus is on providing 5 pillars of education for salon leaders. The 5 pillars are Culture, Operations, Finances, Education and Leadership.. “I’m extremely grateful for all the opportunities I have been privileged to have in my career, and through that, in my personal life. I’m excited to share my experiences, my lessons, my vision, and my passion with everyone that is ready to elevate their salon business through my work at Beauty Backbone!” says Karla Her education over the years has been extensive and wide. She has participated in countless academies to master her behind the chair craft. These include; AVEDA, Toni&Guy, Vidal Sassoon, L’Oreal, Paul Brown, Keratin Complex, AVEDA Business college. To best execute her salon owner vision she has also attended countless Business Academies including; San Diego State University Digital Marketing, Qnity Education, Landmark, AVEDA Business College, The Salon People Academy, Brendon Bruchard’s coaching summit and more Karla is a frequent Webinar Guest presenter and speaker for; AVEDA Business college, Imaginal marketing, Bellus Academy, Fashion Week San Diego since 2012, AVEDA Congress, Aura Salon software, multiple Club houses and many others

As a seven-time NAHA winner, Redken Master Artist, top educator and celebrity stylist, Ruth Roche has taken a seat at the top of the hair world. With an editorial list including The New York Times, Vanity Fair, Cosmopolitan, and Noise there’s no doubt about her influence or expertise. Having built her own NYC salon from the ground up, she knows how to go from a single chair to having her own brand. Her down-to-earth coaching style, coupled with a strong belief that anyone can be creative with the right tools and hard work, empowers stylists, from beginners to veterans, to develop their eye where they can create anything imaginable. Ruth is known for her versatility, from cutting edge looks to low maintenance chic, and demonstrates an aptitude for both the commercial and more avant-garde artwork in editorial and fashion. Join Ruth Roche at the top and develop your confidence to achieve anything you desire in the world of hair. To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram, and be sure to check out the full interview on our YouTube channel!

Ronit Enos, is a Profit Jedi, host of Huddle Time with Ronit, Amazon bestselling author of Profit First for Salon and the business mastermind behind helping business owners seamlessly generate record-breaking net profits that powerfully elevate their impact. As a serial entrepreneur, Ronit launched and grew her Maxime Brand into an award-winning 7-figure salon (with 6-figure net profits), propelling her to the top 1% of salons in the country. Book Website: https://profitfirstsalons.com/ To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram, and be sure to check out the full interview on our YouTube channel!

To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram, and be sure to check out the full interview on our YouTube channel! Fumi Eguchi As the creative director of Lunatic Fringe Salons, award-winning hairdresser and photographer Fumihiko Eguchi led their salon team to two consecutive NAHA wins. Originally from Fukuoka, Japan, Fumi’s lifelong interest in fashion and art compelled him to leave his native country. Hairdressing attracted him as its own art form; his technique is a fine balance between geometry and fluidity. Fumi has worked with numerous industry icons and brands over the last two decades. He is currently working to enrich the culture of hairdressing by creating opportunities for Japanese and American hairdressers to share their skills and knowledge through competitions designed to showcase their best work.

Seth’s life is busy and full- just the way he likes it! Like most 30-somethings, Seth wears many hats: Son, Friend, Entrepreneur, Activist, Producer, Actor and Speaker. Over his career, Seth founded the Thirst Project and currently serves as the Founder & CEO of Legacy Youth Leadership — two creative, diverse non-profit organizations headquartered in the heart of Los Angeles, leading the world’s work to end the global water crisis, and, working to develop young peoples’ leadership skills, respectively. Seth is a storyteller at heart, and has spoken internationally at over 300 schools, countless churches, and numerous conferences, including Keynote Speeches for the TEDx Hollywood Youth Conference, the Master’s of Science in Communication Commencement Ceremony for Northwestern University, Vancouver Tech Week (“IMPACT”), Envision’s Global Youth Leadership Conference in Washington D.C., the Nexus Global Youth Summit, and meetings with Obama Administration Officials at the White House to discuss how to activate Millennials for social justice and social change. Seth serves the United States Department of State as a member of their U.S. Speaker Program for International Programs representing the United States as a leader in his fields at events and conferences abroad. Seth challenges people to fulfill their true purpose in life & become an engaged and socially-conscious human being. He also is passionate about providing relief for those impacted by the clean water crisis, HIV/AIDS pandemic, feeding the hungry and providing support for the millions of orphans and widows in our world today. Additionally, Seth serves on the Board of Directors for Heartland Film, on the Advisory Board for the Purpose Awards, and the Board of Directors for the Andrew Gomez Dream Foundation. With his inspiring and humorous style, Seth challenges your thinking and touches your heart. He has traveled internationally speaking to audiences about The Clean Water Crisis, Courageous Leadership, The Power of Youth, and Living an Adventurous & Extraordinary Life. Seth has appeared in numerous professional stage productions, television shows and films including “Miss You Already” alongside Drew Barrymore & Toni Collette, and was one of the activists/personalities who Hosted USA & HLN Networks’ cause-based millennial news show “ASPIREist.” Seth was named to Forbes’ “30 Under 30” in 2014, and has been honored with Vh1’s Do Something Award, the Streamy’s Social Good Award, the Charles Jellinger Humanitarian in Entertainment Award from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, the Compassionate Service Award from the Andrew Gomez Dream Foundation in 2019, and the Distinguished Hoosier Award from the State of Indiana in 2016 — an honor bestowed at the discretion of the Governor to one individual each year who has brought honor and distinction to their Home State of Indiana. Seth currently splits his time between Nashville, TN and Los Angeles, CA. To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram, and be sure to check out the full interview on our YouTube channel!

Salon Owner. Formal Hair Design and Intricate Braiding Stylist and Educator. Certified Bellami Hair Extension Specialist & Bridal and Editorial Makeup Artist. Upon completing cosmetology training at Paul Mitchell the School Great Lakes, Caidy opened the doors to her downtown Utica MI salon, Caidy Marie Beauty, where she specializes in Formal Hair Designs, Intricate Braiding, Hair Extensions, Certified through Bellami and in 5 different install methods, and Makeup Artistry, while also providing education to other professionals within the industry, both in person and digitally, on how to create some of her signature Intricate Braiding and Formal Hair Designs. Above all, Caidy's first and foremost passion, aside from the art she creates, is the connection she has developed with her clients, the team unity she has built and the beauty industry as a whole to which she remains loyal. To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram, and be sure to check out the full interview on our YouTube channel!

Robert Cromeans is the Global Artistic & Business Director for John Paul Mitchell Systems. Proud Hairdresser & Owner of A Robert Cromeans Salon Mary Cromeans is the Global Educator for John Paul Mitchell Systems & San Diego Hairdresser To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram, and be sure to check out the full interview on our YouTube channel!

Carol Phillips is an internationally known keynote speaker, trainer, industry consultant, author, and successful beauty business owner. Her unique selling approach enabled her beauty business to average 55% of total revenues from retail sales alone, causing American Salon to name her their first Retailer of the Year. Her professional articles and information have appeared in the Wall Street Journal, Life, American Spa, Modern Salon, Skin Inc., and Nailpro, just to name a few. Carol has consulted and trained Rosewood Resort, Wynn, Encore, Hilton, Canyon Ranch Resorts, Mirval and Red Door Salons. She designed the original prototype spas for Estee Lauder’s flagship Origins Spa. Her first book, In The Bag: Selling in the Salon, has become the gold standard on spa and salon sales training. Carol was on the International Spa Association team that wrote the definitive book, Retail Spa Management. Now thousands of beauty pros are boosting service and retail sales after completing Carol’s training, including A “Robert Cromeans Salons which boosted a 40% increase in take home after just one of Carol’s Classes. To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram, and be sure to check out the full interview on our YouTube channel!

Innovation-Education-Commitment. These are often the words used by members of the hair care industry when asked to describe Terri and Steve Cowan. Their company, Professional Salon Concepts, was the first beauty industry distributor to earn a place among Inc. Magazine’s list of the top 500 privately owned companies in America. They earned this honor not just once, but twice. They have been named Modern Salon’s “Distributor of the Year” and have been given the Diamond Award for Excellence in Customer Service by American Salon Magazine. In 1983, when Steve founded PSC, the hair care industry was a fragmented entity. With fresh ideas, and a deep commitment to his clients, Steve embarked on a new philosophy that would one day turn into an industry model. It was, and still is, PSC’s mission to grow this industry one hairdresser at a time, through a balance of technical skills, training, and business savvy. His goal is to make the salon business profitable and professional, an industry and career that people are drawn to and love. Utilizing his business savvy and unparalleled industry-specific dialogue, he can change a business by changing just a few of the words and phrases that are used behind the chair. Steve is a powerful speaker with the ability to take everything that he has learned in his forty plus years in this industry and break it down to share with those around him. He has the ability to engage a room and to lift them to a new personal expectation level. Both Terri and Steve are dedicated to helping salon owners see their business through their customers’ eyes. They are committed to upgrading the image of the hair care industry and firmly believe that quality service is the key. It is because of this insight and dedication that they continue to lead the pack in changing the industry thorough the belief that in this industry, as in all professional industries; Today’s Performance is Tomorrow’s Traffic. To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram, and be sure to check out the full interview on our YouTube channel!

Innovation-Education-Commitment. These are often the words used by members of the hair care industry when asked to describe Terri and Steve Cowan. Their company, Professional Salon Concepts, was the first beauty industry distributor to earn a place among Inc. Magazine’s list of the top 500 privately owned companies in America. They earned this honor not just once, but twice. They have been named Modern Salon’s “Distributor of the Year” and have been given the Diamond Award for Excellence in Customer Service by American Salon Magazine. Terri’s dynamic style was brought to the attention of famed entrepreneur and author, John McCormack, and his then business partner, Sam Brocato. Brocato had recently launched his own line of hair care products, Brocato International, and before long Terri had joined the team to eventually become Executive Vice President. It was during her association with Brocato that she first met Steve. Terri serves as one of the Salon Industry’s leading and most respected speakers and trainers. Her direct common sense approach to measuring and quantifying extraordinary customer service, combined with her undeniable sense of humor is what her audiences enjoy the most. Both Terri and Steve are dedicated to helping salon owners see their business through their customers’ eyes. They are committed to upgrading the image of the hair care industry and firmly believe that quality service is the key. It is because of this insight and dedication that they continue to lead the pack in changing the industry thorough the belief that in this industry, as in all professional industries; Today’s Performance is Tomorrow’s Traffic. To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram, and be sure to check out the full interview on our YouTube channel!

Nina Tulio is a former stylist and salon owner turned international business coach, motivational speaker and The Business Education Ambassador for Oligo Professionnel. In addition, she is honored to be a columnist and Ambassador for Schedulicty , a columnist for SalonEVO Magazine which is based in the UK. And a part of the Editorial Advisory Board for Beauty Launchpad Magazine. In today’s episode Nina talks about the importance of mentorship, having a business plan and strategy, and true freedom and financial peace. To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram, and be sure to check out the full interview on our YouTube channel!

Rachel comes from 3 generations of cosmetologists. You could say her love of making others feel and look more beautiful runs in her veins, as well as the family. Rachel has been in the industry since 2007 and has trained with Riawna Capri & Nikki Lee from Nine Zero One Salon in Beverly Hills, Tracey Cunningham, Lo Wheeler, Larisa Love, Giovanni with Redken, Guy Tang, Charlie Price, Kim Vo, Howard McLarren, Thom Priano, Garren and many more. She is also the global lead educator for LACED Hair Extensions and has trained thousands of stylists in how to expand their skill set and their businesses through extensions. She continually cultivates other stylists on how to be successful artists as well as how to start their own luxury salon from the ground up. She has built two Salon Ownership Consulting companies, BABES IN BUSINESS & LUXURY SALON OWNER where she coaches salon owners across the country in growing their businesses and their teams as well as an international destination mastermind yearly and an online educational course called Salon Owner University. The Salon Ownership Coaching program is a visionary blueprint to successful salon ownership. She also owns 3 salons and counting and hopes to continue to open additional salons across the country and expand her business coaching program abroad. In today’s episode she shares her insights and tips on getting started in the industry, creating a business, identifying your passions, investing in your education, and more! To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram, and be sure to check out the full interview on our YouTube channel!

Phil Jackson is an award-winning salon business coach with over 25 years in the industry. He is the founder of buildyoursalon.com, Amazon best-selling author and self-styled Queen of Salon Memberships. His mission is to help salon owners fulfill their life goals by building a business that supports those goals - not gets in the way of them. “Every day, salons are failing. And, in a lot of cases, there are simply too many salons around. It’s important that the right salons succeed - those with high standards, great training and a solid business. My job is to make that happen, quickly, and without overwhelm.” In today’s episode we talk about having the right pricing strategy for your business, and how to handle price increases in the industry. To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram, and be sure to check out the full interview on our YouTube channel!

Kelsey Elliott, owner of Infinite Designs Hair Studio in Jackson, MI. Wife, mother of three, full time stylist of 13 years and National Educator with John Paul Mitchell Systems. Passionate about all things love and beauty. In this episode we talk about creating the foundation to succeed in the industry: communication, time and healthy culture. To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram, and be sure to check out the full interview on our YouTube channel!

Master Hair Designer, Inspiring Champions Salon Business Coach & Paul Mitchell Master Associate Educator. Having been in the industry of hair design for over 40 years, Mikel has obtained the knowledge of successful salon management, training of Paul Mitchell Educators and new talent from Paul Mitchell the school. All are combined with his imaginative and exciting approaches to hair design to produce his focus salon, Mikel’s The Paul Mitchell Experience. To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram, and be sure to check out the full interview on our YouTube channel!