Salon Owners Collective
Salon Owners Collective is a podcast hosted by Larissa Macleman, a former salon owner turned business strategist, aimed at salon and spa owners who want to step into the CEO role. Each episode focuses on strategic frameworks for scaling, actionable steps to lead teams and increase profits, and real transformation stories from salon owners. The show also covers mindset shifts and fresh ideas to build a successful salon business without burning out, emphasizing that salon owners don't have to do it alone.
Episodes
Why You Sabotage Your Salon the Moment It Starts Working
You finally have a great month. And then, somehow, you find a way to wreck it.
Recorded at the bar in Bali the day after the Turning Pro intensive, Larissa Macleman, Founder of Salon Owners Collective, and Joel, SOC's Boardroom Coach, unpack what happened when 40 Salon CEOs decided to stop living with their amateur habits.
Episode Overview:
Turning pro isn't a course, a certification, or a revenu
Delegate Faster in 5 Minutes: Stop Doing Manager Jobs on an Owner’s Schedule
You didn't achieve anything today. And it wasn't because you didn't work hard enough.
In this episode, recorded poolside in Bali just hours before Larissa switched off for a week, she breaks down why overwhelm isn't a productivity problem at all, and gives you the exact system to fix it.
Overview:
Every salon owner has three types of work sitting on her plate, and most of them can't tell the diffe
The 3 Problems Facing Every Salon Owner in 2026 and How to Fix Them
54% of salons aren't going to make it to 2030.
That's the number Larissa and Joel landed on when they ran the research. In this episode, recorded poolside in Bali during their annual Salon Mastery intensive, they break down exactly why, and what separates the salons that will survive from the ones that won't.
Episode Overview:
Six years on from COVID, the economics of running a salon have shifted
The Question That Separates Salon Leaders From Everyone Else
You don't get in life what you want. You get in life who you are.
And if that's true - and we believe it is - then the question isn't "What strategies should I implement?" or "What systems should I build?"
The question is: Who am I?
Not as a person. As a leader. As the person running your salon every single day.
Most salon owners never answer that. And the cost is massive.
Episode Overview:
In
Your Manager's Not In. Here's Why - And What To Do About It
Your manager isn't the problem. The relationship structure is.
In this episode, Larissa and Joel break down the exact framework, the Triple T, that transforms the owner-manager dynamic. If you're still doing your manager's job while she "isn't stepping up," this episode reveals what's actually happening and how to fix it in days, not months.
EPISODE OVERVIEW:
You'll discover why your man
The $50K on the Shelf
Your bank account is nearly empty. Your revenue looked solid. Your team showed up. It doesn't compute. But here's what I know: the money isn't gone. It's in your salon right now. It's just in the wrong place.
In this episode, I'm walking you through where hidden cash lives in your salon, why knowing one specific number changes everything about how you manage your business, and the framewor
Why Your Team Meeting Isn’t Working (And What To Do Instead)
The Five Meetings Your Salon Actually Needs
You've sat down to run a team meeting. You've talked about goals. Everyone nodded. And then nothing changed.
So you stopped doing them.
Larissa Macleman - founder of Salon Owners Collective, 20-year salon owner - sits down with Janine from Hair and Barber, and Colour Bar Manager. They've known each other since they were both baby salon owners trying to
Nine Minutes That Add $100K to Your Salon
You've hired the right people. You've trained them. And somehow they're still performing at 60% of what's possible. The trap? If you're still the most important person in your business, you're not building a business-you're building a job you can never leave.
In this episode, Larissa reveals why team underperformance isn't a motivation problem-it's a visibility problem. And she shares the exact ni
The One Number That Ends the Payday Panic
The One Number That Ends the Payday Panic
Six times a year, Larissa Macleman was convinced her salon wasn't going to make it. Bad week. Team off sick. Clients cancelling. Every single time, she panicked. And every single time, when June rolled around, she'd made her goal.
In this episode, Larissa Macleman, founder of Salon Owners Collective, breaks down the number that ended the panic for good, t
You Can't Build a Million-Dollar Salon While You're Hustling
The Answers Come in the Gap
You know that moment. You're not trying to solve anything. You're in the shower, or you're swimming in the pool, and suddenly the answer is there. Clear. Simple. The thing you've been chasing for weeks.
Most salon owners never get to that moment. They take holidays and bring the laptop. They step away and they're still checking emails. So their brain never actually st
The $48 Gap Between You and a Million Dollar Salon
The $48 Gap Between You and a Million Dollar Salon
A million dollars in revenue. You've said the number. You've thought about it on a Sunday night. And then Monday hits, and it feels further away than ever.
It's not. And in this episode, Larissa Macleman, founder of Salon Owners Collective and Salon Mastery, and Joel Bouzaid, Boardroom and Leadership Coach, sit down in Thailand and do the actual
The AI Mistake Quietly Costing You Clients
The AI Mistake Quietly Costing You Clients
Every salon owner has access to the exact same AI tools right now. And most of them are using them the exact same way, which means most of them are starting to sound exactly the same.
In this episode, Larissa Macleman and Joel Bouzaid of Salon Owners Collective, sit down to unpack the three biggest AI mistakes they're seeing salon owners make right now.
It's Not a Marketing Problem. It's a Mentoring Problem.
The Real Reason Your Best People Keep Leaving
You've raised your prices. Possibly more than once. And yet the book still has white space, the roster still feels gappy, and you're left wondering if the market has genuinely turned against you.
It hasn't. Something else has shifted, and most salon owners are only seeing one piece of it.
In this episode, Larissa Macleman, founder of Salon Owners Co
Become the Mentor your salon needs to grow $100K
Are you leading your team into the next level, or waiting for them to find it on their own?
This is where so many Salon CEOs get stuck:
You hire the team. You train the team. You pay the wages. You carry the emotional load.
Then you quietly wonder why they are not stepping up, rebooking properly, lifting their column, or acting like the business matters.
The gap is not always skill. The gap is
10 Years. 9 Lessons: The Final Four… and a Half. What We’ve Learnt From a Decade Coaching Salon Owners.
The Final Four (and a Half) Lessons - Continuation of the 500th Episode
Ten years. Five hundred episodes. And the same handful of sentences Larissa and Joel still say more than anything else.
Last week, on the 500th episode, they got through the first five (and a half). This week, they're finishing the job with the final four and a half truths that have carried Salon Owners Collective from a hand
The 9 Things We’ve Said Every Single Week for 10 Years
The 9 Things We've Said Every Single Week for 10 Years
500 episodes. Ten years. And the only way to mark that is with the truths that made it possible.
This isn't a highlight reel. Larissa Macleman and Joel Bouzaid, founders of Salon Owners Collective, sat down for the 500th episode and did something far more useful than looking back. They looked inward. They asked: what are the n
If Your Salon Doubled Tomorrow, Would It Break?
If your salon doubled tomorrow, would it actually feel easier?
Or would the same problems simply get bigger?
More revenue does not fix team drama.
More clients do not fix retention.
More growth does not fix a salon built around one person.
In this episode, Larissa Macleman is talking about the part most Salon CEOs skip before they chase the next level.
Because the goal is not a bigger business
Why Two Salons Won’t Automatically Double Your Profit
One salon works. So two must mean double the profit… right?
Not always.
A second location can grow your brand, your team and your opportunities.
But it can also expose every weak spot in your systems, leadership and margins.
In this episode, Larissa Macleman is joined by Sophie Anquetil, a Salon Mastery coach, to unpack what really happens when you make the move from one successful salon to two
The 3 Queen Moves To Grow Your Salon
Your salon does not need more hours of you. In this episode, Larissa shares the 3 queen moves that help you step into the Salon CEO role, so you can build the right business structure and grow a salon that no longer depends on you holding everything together.
If you have built the team, grown the clientele and done the hard yards, but your salon still depends on you to hold everything together- th
I Opened My Salon When I Was 20. Here’s What I Got Wrong.
For the first time ever, Larissa Macleman is sharing the founder story behind opening her salon at 20 years old - and the hard lesson that changed the way she saw salon growth forever.
She was the best stylist in the salon.
Fully booked.
Highest revenue column.
Working harder than everyone else.
And somehow… she was taking home the least.
In this episode, Larissa opens up about the moment sh
3 Behaviours Most Salon CEOs Won’t Do (That Would Make You Thousands of $)
Right now, the salons that are pulling ahead aren't doing more.
They're doing different.
3 things, specifically. Most owners know about them. Very few will actually do them
In this episode, we unpack the 3 behaviours most Salon CEOs probably won’t do, and why those behaviours matter if you want a salon that keeps growing while others pull back.
This is not about adding more chaos.
It is about i
There’s No Stylist Shortage… Why Nobody’s Applying to Your Salon
You've said it. Your fellow salon owners have said it. The industry has been nodding along for two years now:
"There's just no one out there."
It's time to stop agreeing with that story. Because it's not true. And it's costing you far more than an empty column.
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Why Your Salon Is Stuck at $700k (and How to Break Through)
If your salon is sitting somewhere between $500K and $700K… and no matter what you try, the revenue just won’t budge…
This episode is for you.
Because on paper, everything looks like it should be working.
You’ve done the hard yards.
You’ve built the team.
You’ve got clients choosing your salon over the others.
You’re no longer in the early survival stage.
👉 But somehow… your revenue has flatl
Ready to Sell Your Salon? Or Buy Another?
When your salon hits $1M, it’s not the finish line.
In this episode, Larissa Macleman and Joel Bouzaid unpack whether your next move should be to buy, sell or expand, and the costly mistake too many salon CEOs make when they choose too soon.
Because once you reach that million-dollar milestone, suddenly there’s a whole new question…
“WHAT COMES NEXT?”
👉Should I buy another salon?
👉Sell and finall
Why Most Salons Won’t Make It to 2030
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
3 Reasons Not to Give Up On Your Salon
Owning a salon can feel incredibly rewarding… and brutally hard.
When you’re carrying the weight of your team, your clients, your profit, and your future, it’s easy to start asking yourself the question most salon owners are too scared to say out loud…
Why am I still doing this?
Inside this episode, Joel unpacks the 3 powerful reasons Salon CEOs should NOT give up… even when leadership feels h
The 3 Hats Every Salon Owner Must Wear (Don’t Get Stuck in #1)
You didn’t build your salon to become the most overworked person in it.
But for so many salon CEOs, that’s exactly what happens.
You start out doing what you love. Serving clients. Leading from the front. Making it work.
Then before you know it, you’re wearing every hat, making every decision, solving every problem, and holding the entire business together with your own time, energy, and brain…
Your Salon Can’t Survive 2026 Like This
Something BIG is shifting in the salon industry… and most CEOs haven’t caught up yet.
In this episode, Larissa Macleman unpacks why the old financial model is breaking, why talented team members are leaving salons, and what salon CEOs must do now to future-proof their business.
If you own a salon, this is your moment to pay attention.
Because staying busy is no longer enough. And the salons tha
AI Is Coming To Your Salon (Here’s How to Win)
What if you could see exactly what’s happening in your salon… in real time?
Joel Bouzaid reveals the 5 shifts AI will create for Salon CEOs, and what you must fix now to win.
This isn’t about robots cutting hair. It’s about what happens when your salon becomes fully visible… your numbers, your team performance, your systems… all in real time.
Because AI isn’t here to replace you or your team.
You Told Them. You Showed Them. Why Aren’t They Doing It?
One of the most frustrating experiences as a Salon CEO is telling your team what to do… and watching it slowly disappear.
The consultation script? Not followed.
The rebooking process? Slipping again.
The retail conversation? Gone after 3 days.
Welcome to the “professional repeater” problem.
In this episode, Larissa Macleman is joined by coach Greta Veint to unpack why salon systems often fail t
Did I Build My Salon Systems the Wrong Way?
Most Salon CEOs are stuck being the walking, talking version of the manual no one reads. Larissa breaks down a simpler, smarter way to build systems your team will actually use, so your salon can grow without you being the answer to everything.
You wrote it all down.
The process.
The steps.
The expectations.
Maybe it’s beautifully laid out and colour-coded and you were quite proud of it, honestl
Your Salon Depends On You Too Much
If your salon still relies on you for every decision, the problem may not be your team: it may be your systems.
In this episode, Larissa Macleman and Joel Bouzaid unpack how repeatable salon systems create consistency, accountability and true freedom for salon owners ready to step into CEO leadership.
🚨 “Can I swap my shift?”
🚨“How do I do this consultation again?”
🚨 “Hey, can I take Saturday off
Build a Salon Brand That Doesn’t Revolve Around You
Who is the brand: You or your salon?
Maybe you’ve realised that you built something fragile that only works when YOU show up EVERY DAY…
As the most booked stylist.
As the superstar every client asks for.
As the everything.
Because the problem is? That business model has a ceiling.
If you’re stuck between $300K and $500K and can’t seem to scale…
Or you’ve hit $1M but still feel like the busin
Salon Challenges. Pressure. Exhaustion… And How to Respond.
It’s inevitable that your salon will have challenges. Staff drama, cash flow dips, growth plateaus…
Joel Bouzaid unpacks the uncomfortable truth about leadership when you’re under pressure and feeling exhausted, and how you can master the CEO skill of reframing difficulty in your salon.
Because what will truly drain your energy is what happens inside you when it hits 👇
The tightening in your ch
Most Million-Dollar Salons Aren’t Profitable
Most million dollar salons are operating on pressure, not profit.
Full books. Full teams.
Hitting revenue milestones that should mean you’re crushing it? Right?
This episode is for the salon owner who hit growth… and realised it didn’t feel like relief.
You did what you were told - Grow the revenue. Build the team. Keep the salon busy.
Only to realise the reward never came… Just more wages.. Mor
My Salon Team Doesn’t Want Targets
What would you do if your team told you they don’t want targets, incentives or KPIs?
This episode was inspired by a real question from a salon owner navigating some tricky conversations…
Some of her team members have said they just want to come to work, do their job, and that earning more money doesn’t motivate them.
She’s constantly getting messages about time off... And now she feels stuck be
5 Salon Meetings to Rule Them All
If you’re repeating yourself weekly and still not getting traction from your team, this episode explains why and what to fix.
Most salon owners don’t have a people problem.
They have a communication problem with no structure behind it.
In this episode, Larissa breaks down the 5 meetings that rule them all. A simple communication rhythm that gives expectations a place to land, holds standards wit
Why Does a Happy Salon Still Underperform?
Struggling to balance team happiness and performance? This episode reveals the fast-track framework salon CEOs use to build a high-performing team culture.
Because when you’re a Salon CEO it feels like you’re constantly choosing between the two…
Be too nice, and performance drops.
Be too focused on numbers, and culture cracks.
In this episode, Joel Bouzaid breaks down exactly what’s missing whe
How Do Top Salon CEOs Design Their Year?
If you don’t change how you lead and where you spend your time, this year will look exactly like the last one.In this episode, Larissa Macleman invites you to pause, reset, and design your year like a true Salon CEO. This is for salon owners who feel overwhelmed, stretched thin, and ready for a different kind of year - one with more focus, better results, and confidence in every decision.Grab a pe
7 Queen Moves For Salon CEOs in 2026
In 2026, there are 7 Queen moves that will separate the booked-out, profitable, in-demand Salons… from the ones drowning, still trying to keep up using strategies from 2020 😬.
2026 is the turning point - and we want you to win big.
In this episode, Larissa and Joel unpack the 7 Queen Moves that future-ready Salon CEOs are making right now- because the beauty industry is shifting fast. We’re talk
3 Secrets to Be in the Top 1% of Salons
What if 2026 is the year your Salon joins the top 1% and crosses $1 million (or more) in revenue?
In this podcast episode, Larissa Macleman reveals exactly what our top-performing Salon CEOs are doing differently heading into 2026, and how you can steal their strategies so this year feels calmer, more profitable, and way more intentional.
3 Reasons to Listen:
How to create a salon experienceclient
A Year in Review: My Best Advice from 2025
2025 delivered some of the most defining lessons for Salon Owners.
You’ll hear the real talk that shifted owners from overwhelmed to empowered, from reactive to proactive, and from busy to intentional.
Because something interesting happened this year.
Across hundreds of salons, we kept seeing the same pattern play out…
Some CEOs grew fast, confidently, almost effortlessly.
Others stayed stuck -
Choose a Salon Rest Over Burnout
You give your team everything. You squeeze in one more client. You answer messages at night. You are the first to sacrifice your own time and the last one to stop thinking about the business.
But your salon doesn’t just need your effort - it needs your energy.
In this week’s episode, Joel unpacks why being the most exhausted, most available, most "plugged in" person in the room - is exactly what
3 Harsh Truths in 2026 – Your Salon Cannot Ignore
The salon industry is splitting in two. And the gap will only get bigger in 2026.
On one side, you have Salon Owners stuck in the weeds, exhausted, overthinking every move, hoping “next year” will be different.
On the other side, you have Salon CEOs who are quietly installing systems, building strong teams, and creating real freedom and profit.
And it all comes down to just 3 core truths that a
The Salon Industry Has Changed. 3 Pillars to Master in 2026
Our industry has changed more in the last five years than anyone expected - and 2026 is shaping up to be the year that separates the exhausted salon owner from the empowered Salon CEO.
In this episode, Larissa breaks down the three pillars every salon must strengthen if you want to grow profitably, lead with confidence and build a team who can truly perform.
You’ll hear what’s been happening in th
The 5 Ways Your Salon Manager Becomes Irreplaceable
A truly irreplaceable salon manager doesn’t just “run the floor.”
They amplify you.
They protect your energy.
They drive results, steer culture, and keep the salon moving forward - even when you’re nowhere in sight.
If you're ready for a manager who actually frees you from the daily grind- Joel will show you exactly what to look for, what to develop, and what must change.
3 Reasons to Listen:
You’
She Left L’Oréal to Open a Salon… Here’s 1 Thing She Never Expected
Ever wondered what a L’Oréal executive would do if she opened a salon from scratch?
Alishia Smart reveals the real journey of becoming a Salon CEO after 25 years at L’Oréal - the mistakes, the rebuild, and the systems that saved her!
3 reasons to listen
Learn how she grew rebooking from 60% to85%with only one 5 minute strategyUnlock the secret to building a team that thrives without you thereFind
The Rise of a Salon CEO From Teenage Mum to L’Oréal Boss
From teenage mum. To leading L’Oréal New Zealand. To Salon CEO 🔥
Imagine running a $200 million beauty brand.
Huge team. Tight targets. Constant pressure to grow.
Now imagine taking everything you learned from that world - and applying it to your salon.
That’s exactly what Salon Owner Alishia Smart did.
Inside this powerful episode, Alishia shares how she turned judgement into fuel, mastered t
Where Are You on the Salon Leadership Ladder?
Every salon owner hits a point where growth stalls - not because you’re doing something wrong, but because you’ve simply outgrown your current stage of leadership.
So… where are you on the Salon Leadership Ladder?
Are you the Operator, the Manager, the Leader, or the CEO?
Inside this episode, you’ll discover:
3 reasons to listen
What these 4 stages of the Leadership Ladder mean - and which one y
Manager Magic: From Helpful to High-Performing
What if your manager could lead your salon so smoothly… it felt like magic?
Our Lead Salon Mastery Coach GG reveals how to unlock “Manager Magic”- the perfect blend of clarity, structure, and confidence that empowers your manager to truly lead.
You’ll learn how to delegate the right way, communicate like a CEO, and create a leadership system that frees you from daily chaos - while
3 Rules of a BADASS Salon Team
You don’t get a dream team by accident. You build it by giving clear direction with clarity, holding high standards, and hiring with the right mindset..
In this episode, Joel reveals the 3 rules that transform an average team into a badass, high-performing salon culture.
3 reasons to listen
Learn how to define your salon’s culture clearly, so everyone knows the standard How t
Losing Faith in Your Team? Try This Before It’s Too Late
If your team “just don’t care” anymore… You need to try this before it’s too late. Larissa and Joel get real about extreme ownership and the leadership shift that reignites a flat team.
We’ll show you how to stack simple systems so motivation stops being the bottleneck, and why a relentless season might be the move that changes everything. Real salon owner stories, clear steps, and the m
Don’t Pick the Wrong Manager. Here’s How
Freedom. Balance. Profit. That’s what you dreamed of when you started your salon… not 60-hour weeks and constant chaos.
If your salon can’t function without you, it’s not because you’re doing something wrong- it’s because you’re missing the leadership support your business needs.
In this episode, Larissa dives into why hiring and training a Salon manager isn’t just about delegation- it’s
How Ben Doubled Revenue Without Doubling His Team
When Salon Owner Ben Oxlade took over his family salon, he inherited more than just a business - he inherited the overwhelm, the burnout, and the belief that working harder behind the chair was the only way to survive.
Fast forward 18 months, and Ben has completely rewritten that story. He has nearly doubled his salon’s revenue without doubling his team, built managers who he can trust, an
Does Your Salon Actually Need a Manager?
Are you paying for a salon manager but still doing their jobs & tasks, yourself?
Most salon owners- even the best ones- make the same mistakes when choosing or hiring and leading managers. These mistakes quietly drain sanity, profit, weaken culture, and keep you stuck in the weeds.
In this episode, Larissa and Joel unpack the costly mistakes salon owners make with managers and show you exact
10 Culture Commandments to Raise Team Standards
Is the energy in your salon dragging everyone down? Motivation is low, the vibes are flat, and before you know it- one person’s average, uninspired, “meh” attitude will spread through the whole team.
If left unchecked, that kind of energy will slowly sabotage your culture, your results, and yep… your profits.
That’s why Joel’s sharing his 10 Culture Commandments- a simple, powerful framework to r
Why You’re Babysitting Your Team and How to Stop
Are you stuck babysitting your team instead of leading your salon with confidence?
If you’re tired of walking into your salon and instantly sensing the drama, chasing staff to do the things they should already know, or carrying the weight of accountability on your shoulders - this episode is for you.
It’s time to step out of referee mode and into CEO leadership.
3 Reasons
Is Burnout Killing Your Creativity? Reignite It Now.
Is your most creative ideas locked away?
In this episode, we uncover the one ingredient most Salon Owners are missing: CEO white space.You’ll discover:
Why your brain needs rest to make smarter CEO decisions
How CEO white space accelerates growth (and why burnout slows it down)
The surprising way your team actually benefits when you step away (without ‘cats away - mice will play’)
If you
Is My Team Dysfunctional? The 5 Warning Signs You Can’t Afford to Miss
Could your team secretly be dysfunctional without you even realising it?
In this episode, Joel unpacks the 5 key signs that reveal whether your salon team is cohesive, competitive, communal, or toxic. Discover how dysfunction quietly creeps into culture, how to measure it, and most importantly - how to shift your salon into high trust, accountability, and performance.
Because you
The Hidden Roadblocks Stopping Your Salon’s Growth
Are you or your team the reason your salon isn’t growing?
In this episode of the Salon Owners Collective Podcast, Larissa unpacks the 3 biggest roadblocks that stop salons from scaling- and the one powerful strategy that can help you break free and unlock unstoppable growth.
If you’ve ever felt resentful being stuck on the floor, worried about your top stylist planning their exit,
Why Your Team Look at You Sideways
Sick days. Gossip. Disengagement.
They’re not the root problem - they’re a symptom of a bigger leadership gap.
In this episode, Larissa Macleman and Coach Joel Bouzaid break down why your team might be quietly side-eyeing you, what they’re waiting for you to do, and how to reset your culture without endless “hard” conversations.
We’ll cover how to spot the real cause of draining team beha
Steal the Communication Secrets Only $1M Salon CEOs Know
If your salon team leans on you for everything, you’re not leading- you’re bottlenecking.
Breaks down the 4 stages of salon growth and introduces a radical shift: trading in “doing” for communicating the future.
Learn the 12 Communication Pillars every salon CEO must master to build a high-performing, self-led team and unlock scalable success.
You’ll walk away with a new
How Oprah’s Stylist Created a Salon Empire from 30 to 115 staff
What do you do when your Salon team goes from 30 to 60 overnight?
I sat down with celebrity stylist and salon owner George Gonzalez, as he shares his journey through massive growth, team mergers, and fearless leadership.
We talk about:
- What he learned behind the scenes with Oprah Winfrey
- How he navigated the unknown while scaling
- The leadership approach that helped
Torn Between Selling or Scaling? This Is the Conversation You Need to Hear
Should I sell my salon… or step up and scale?
It’s one of the hardest decisions a salon owner can face.
Larissa Macleman is joined by Coach Joel Bouziad to discuss the widening gap in the salon industry- between those thriving: growing, hiring, and opening second locations… and those quietly closing their doors.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or just unsure of your next move- this episode
Why Your Million-Dollar Breakthrough Isn’t Behind the Chair
Feeling like you’re chasing your business instead of leading it?
Larissa Macleman shares why stepping away isn’t a luxury. It’s a necessity. Discover why white space is where million-dollar moves are made, and how to finally create the clarity and strategy your salon needs to grow beyond chaos.
You'll also get an exclusive sneak peek into our invite-only retreat in Fiji: Fast Track to You
How to Handle Complaining Clients (Without Being Rude)
Feeling drained after a day of clients? It’s probably not the work- it’s the energy you’re absorbing.
In this episode, Coach Joel Bouzaid breaks down how to handle complaining or negative clients without letting them hijack your day or your energy. Learn how to lead conversations, set healthy boundaries, and create a workday that feels energising- not exhausting.
We cover:
The subtle ways you
Turn Apprentices Into Profit Machines- Fast!
Hiring apprentices is exciting- but only if they become valuable team members. So how do you spot a superstar junior early, and train them to be profitable- fast?
In this episode, Larissa chats with apprentice expert Amanda Tonge. Together, they uncover what makes a high-performing apprentice, how to structure your training for success, and how to get your juniors bringing in income from day one.
High Vibe, High Performance: Lift Team Morale Fast
Is your team showing signs of burnout, disengagement, or just going through the motions?
In this episode of the Salon Owners Collective Podcast, Joel Bouzaid—Boardroom Mentor and leadership strategist inside Salon Mastery—dives deep into why team morale drops and what YOU can do to lift it.
You’ll learn how to lead from the front with confidence and inspire performance through int
Buy Back Your Time The CEO Shift You’ve Been Avoiding
If your calendar is maxed out, you're serving clients all week, and you feel chained to your business... it’s time to buy back your time.
In this episode, Larissa Macleman shares how to shift into the CEO seat, reclaim your time, and build a million-dollar business without burnout.
You’ll learn:
What your time is worth
The strategic difference between $300K and $1M salons
The real
The 7-Minute Motivation Hack for Salons
What if you could motivate your team, spark growth, and improve performance… all in just 7 minutes?
In this episode, Coach Joel reveals a powerful leadership framework designed to transform your team meetings from a time suck into a game-changing tool for growth and engagement.
You'll discover how to drive real motivation- and why most Salon Owners are getting this totally wrong.
How to Navigate Power Struggles with Top Performers
When Your Top Performer Becomes the Problem
Ever had a top performer slowly morph into your biggest team challenge? In this episode, Larissa Macleman shares how to navigate tricky power dynamics without losing your best team member.
You’ll learn:
Why high performers can become disruptive
How to redirect their energy without confrontation
The best method to deliver feedback that sticks
How
Salon SOS : Stuck, Static, and Struggling to Grow
In this episode, Larissa Macleman is joined by Joel Bouziad to explore the ONE Queen Move salon owners must make to get unstuck- whether you’re facing decline, stuck in stagnation, or overwhelmed by growth.
Discover why incremental tweaks won’t cut it anymore, and how to identify and make your next strategic move that aligns with the modern salon landscape (and where clients + teams are he
From Avoidance to Action: How to Lead When It’s Uncomfortable
Do you find yourself avoiding “hard conversations” in your salon?
In this episode, Salon Owners Collective founder Larissa Macleman is joined by Dee Lang for a game-changing discussion on why salon leaders often get stuck- and how to reframe conflict.
Discover:
What’s really stopping you from taking action
The shift that makes tough conversations feel easier
How to create a positiv
Why Your Salon Feels Stuck- And How to Fill Your Books Fast
Are you tired of discounting, hustling, and posting endlessly without real results?
In this episode, Larissa Macleman reveals the truth behind why salon bookings are unpredictable—and what you can do to build consistent demand, attract ideal clients, and fill your books without chaos.
Discover the exact “Fill Your Books Formula” that top-performing salons use to create high-converting offers and
$100K Stylists: Unlock Your Team’s Earning Potential
Is your team stuck earning $50K a year and burning out? Ever wondered if your team could earn more and your salon could scale to 7-figures… all at the same time?
In this powerful solo episode, Coach Joel shares the 3-step framework to help salon owners inspire and elevate their teams into $100K earners—without increasing hours or stress.
You'll discover how to:
Empower your salo
CEO by Day, Mum by Night: 9 Powerful Life Hacks to Manage Both
In this episode, Larissa Macleman dives into the real talk: balancing the demands of being a Salon CEO and raising a family.
She shares 9 powerful life hacks for thriving in both roles- without the guilt, chaos, or burnout.
Get ready to master boundaries, reset your energy, and work smarter- not harder.
✨ Topics we cover:
The $25/hour vs $100/hour mindset shift
How to automate, delegate, a
The Storm Is Here: Why Salons Are Struggling & What to Do About It
Are you stuck in chaos while others seem to be soaring?
You’re not alone. In this powerful episode, Larissa and Joel dive into what’s really going on behind the scenes of salon overwhelm—and how to rise above it using the powerful CALM method.
Discover why your decisions feel riskier than ever, why your team might be wobbling, and most importantly, how to take back control and thrive in today’s u
“I Love Doing Hair… But I’m Done”– 4 Signs to Step Away From the Chair
“I Love Hair… But I Think I’m Done” – The Hidden Truth About Stepping Away From the Chair
In this episode, Larissa dives deep into the emotional and strategic journey of letting go of the chair and becoming the CEO your business needs. If you’re a salon owner stuck in the weeds, feeling stretched, or unsure how to let go without losing the love—you need to hear this.
Discover:
The 4 signs you’
Why Your Team Feels “Off” (And What To Do About It)
You’re showing up, doing your best… but your team? Something just feels off.
In this episode, Salon Owners Collective Coach Joel Bouzaid dives deep into the invisible force that shapes your salon’s success—your team culture. If your once high-performing team feels disconnected, unmotivated, or a little “meh”, this is for you.
🔎 You’ll uncover:
The REAL reason your team vibe feels fractured (hin
Success Isn’t a Secret—It’s Rented Daily
Success Isn’t a Secret—It’s Rented Daily
In this week’s episode, I sit down with award-winning stylist and salon CEO Sam James, who gives us the full backstage pass to her winning moment—and the 13 years it took to get there.
Sam opens up about the real behind-the-scenes of success: the failed attempts, the evolving team, the culture she built, and the leadership mindset that changed everything.
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