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Salon Success Secrets — The podcast for salon owners who are done hustling harder and ready to break their revenue ceiling.

Salon Success Secrets — The podcast for salon owners who are done hustling harder and ready to break their revenue ceiling.

Lindsay Lowe & Jen Booth 153 Episodes Sep 16, 2026

A business podcast for salon owners who feel they've hit a ceiling in their growth. Hosts Lindsay Lowe and Jen Booth challenge common beliefs that keep owners in survival mode, such as equating busyness with profitability. The show emphasizes identity shifts, structure over motivation, and leading like a CEO instead of a firefighter. Each episode aims to replace hustle with clarity and leadership-level thinking.

Episodes

Leadership Film Study #009: You Solved the Wrong Problem
Leadership Film Study #009: You Solved the Wrong Problem Sep 16, 2026 1399 Send us Fan MailWe react to a salon coach who removes online booking to “control” a packed schedule and explain why that move often hides a capacity constraint instead of solving it. We unpack how booking friction can damage the new guest pipeline, then share practical ways to protect the guest experience while you build the team and systems needed for growth. • online booking as a value add for g
Leadership Film Study #008: The Real Reason Salon Meetings Aren’t Working
Leadership Film Study #008: The Real Reason Salon Meetings Aren’t Working Sep 9, 2026 1154 Send us Fan MailWe challenge the idea that salons need fewer meetings and argue that most teams actually need better meetings with a clear purpose. We share a simple filter for choosing between an email, a direct conversation, or a salon celebration that builds skills and strengthens culture.• avoiding blanket correction that shames the whole team• separating channels for updates, accountability,
Leadership Film Study #007: We Went to a Commission Salon, Here’s Why We Wouldn’t Go Back
Leadership Film Study #007: We Went to a Commission Salon, Here’s Why We Wouldn’t Go Back Sep 2, 2026 1811 Send us Fan MailWe break down why the consultation is the make-or-break moment in the guest experience, and how “asking questions” can still leave a client feeling unseen. We react to two real consultation clips and our own blowout experience to show what actually builds trust, confidence, and rebooking. • consultation as the first real service in the salon experience • the difference between a co
Leadership Film Study #006: The Most Powerful Thing You Bring Into the Salon
Leadership Film Study #006: The Most Powerful Thing You Bring Into the Salon Aug 26, 2026 1208 Send us Fan MailOur words are not neutral, they quietly shape what we notice, what we expect, and what our salon culture becomes. We break down how to shift from victim language to empowered leadership language so the team creates more ownership, connection, and hospitality. • how repeated phrases become beliefs that drive behavior and culture • common salon stories that sound like facts but limit
Leadership Film Study #005: Before You Respond to That Review…
Leadership Film Study #005: Before You Respond to That Review… Aug 19, 2026 1630 Send us Fan MailA viral perm video triggers a flood of one-star reviews and threats, forcing us to confront what leadership looks like when the internet decides you are the villain. We break down how to care for the guest, respond in public with calm clarity, and build consultation systems that protect your team long before something goes wrong. • the real problem with online pile-ons and missing
What Guests Are Really Paying For
What Guests Are Really Paying For Aug 13, 2026 1895 Send us Fan MailWe dedicate this conversation to Jen’s grandmother, Edna Booth, and the legacy she built by treating beauty as people work, not just hair work. We share how to create trust and long-term loyalty by seeing guests clearly, explaining the why behind recommendations, and teaching our teams to do the same. • Edna Booth’s late start and the moment someone saw her gift first • Recruiting
Leadership Film Study #004:Why Your Team Complies... But Doesn't Commit
Leadership Film Study #004:Why Your Team Complies... But Doesn't Commit Aug 5, 2026 1283 Send us Fan MailWe react to a salon leadership clip where the expectations are solid but the delivery leans on force, and we unpack why that approach creates short-term compliance instead of real ownership. We share practical language shifts and a simple framework that helps teams understand the why, feel confident, and take responsibility even when we are not in the room. • Good expectations pair
Leadership Film Study #003: Are You Protecting the Rule... or the Relationship?
Leadership Film Study #003: Are You Protecting the Rule... or the Relationship? Jul 29, 2026 1208 Send us Fan MailWe study how one harsh policy conversation can undo years of trust, and why great leadership pairs high standards with real hospitality. The takeaway is simple: policies create consistency, but relationships create loyalty, so the way we deliver “no” matters as much as the rule itself. • framing leadership like game film, looking for lessons not blame • how guests remember feelings
Leadership Film Study #002: Do People Leave You Feeling Bigger... or Smaller?
Leadership Film Study #002: Do People Leave You Feeling Bigger... or Smaller? Jul 22, 2026 1205 Send us Fan MailWe study a real feedback clip and ask the question that changes how we coach: do people leave our conversations feeling bigger or smaller? We break down how curiosity builds ownership and confidence, then share a simple framework that helps teammates think for themselves instead of just complying. • The “bigger or smaller” test for every coaching conversation • Why correcting behav
Leadership Film Study Case File #001: Why Your Team Says Yes... But Doesn't Change
Leadership Film Study Case File #001: Why Your Team Says Yes... But Doesn't Change Jul 15, 2026 1505 Send us Fan MailWe kick off Leadership Film Study by breaking down real coaching moments the way elite teams watch game film, so we can lead with more intention and fewer blind spots. We use a simple salon coaching clip about double booking to show how force creates resistance while power builds ownership that lasts. • why we study coaching conversations like film • how leadership language shapes
The Business Most Salon Owners Accidentally Build
The Business Most Salon Owners Accidentally Build Jul 8, 2026 883 Send us Fan MailWe challenge the belief that working harder is the path to a million-dollar salon and show why most “busy” owners are building a stressful job instead of a real asset. We walk through the identity and systems shift that removes you as the bottleneck and creates freedom, consistency, and growth without burnout. • the difference between making money and building an asset • why revenu
The Guest Who Doesn't Know What She Wants (And What That's Really Costing You)
The Guest Who Doesn't Know What She Wants (And What That's Really Costing You) Jul 1, 2026 730 Send us Fan MailWe break down why “I don’t know what I want” usually means decision overload, not hair confusion, and how that moment can either build trust or quietly cost you retention. We share a simple consultation shift that moves clients from endless options to clarity, confidence, and long-term loyalty. • decision fatigue in the chair and why more choices increase anxiety • the consultation

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