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Beyond The Technique Podcast

Welcome to the Beyond The Technique podcast with Kati Whitledge. We are here to provide salon owners and their teams with the most innovate business and marketing strategies. We believe it's what you do beyond the technical aspects of being behind the chair that will bring substantial success. Ultimately, Kati's mission is to bring the most forward-thinking industry professionals to the mic to share their insights in order to consistently grow and develop. We rise by lifting others!
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Dec 25, 2023

This is a special conversation with someone whose life is about aligning her passion with her purpose. Our guest, Mandy Pulse, is here to share her story and how she helps owners and stylists in our industry find a way to align their passion and purpose--all while running a profitable salon business. Merry Christmas everyone and enjoy today's episode!

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Dec 18, 2023

Do you have a business partner, or have you thought about going into business with someone? Learn from longtime industry owners, Terry McKee and James Amato who share how unstoppable you can become once you've honored each other’s strengths. The path may not be easy, in fact, sometimes it can be excruciating, but if you share vision, integrity, work ethic, and values, you can do anything and you can do anything together.

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Dec 11, 2023

It's often shared that the average salon has an 8-10% profit margin. But when we look under the hood we find that most salons actually don't know their profit margin! If you really want to understand your profit opportunity, then join us today for a discussion with Kelly Cahen! Kelly is a seven-figure salon owner who coaches owners how to master leadership and master their financials. Enjoy!

 

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Dec 4, 2023

Industry Giant, Ray Civello is here for the first time to share his incredible journey with us! You will be so inspired by all that Ray has done to serve the industry and live out his creativity. He’s not even close to slowing down. On the contrary! Ray is working with industry experts to bring us the very best in hair color and skincare for our hair! You’ll learn all about it in today’s episode. Please share this with your industry friends!

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Nov 27, 2023

Have you ever wondered who stands up on behalf of the beauty industry when it comes to government policy, regulation, and legislature? Meet, Myra Reddy! She's the Director of Government Affairs for the Professional Beauty Association (PBA). She's here to share how she actively works to protect and progress the beauty industry for the better. Please stay apprised and share this episode with your industry friends!

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Nov 20, 2023

We have the celebrity hairstylist and founder of curl cult, Janine Jarmen, here to share her beauty industry journey and why developing a better, vegan, and modern perm is the tool you've been missing to optimize the way you serve your clients. This conversation was one of my favorites of the year. Listen today!

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Nov 13, 2023

In a sea of competition, what makes your business stand out? Is your story stronger? Is your team more accessible? Today, you’ll learn from Shaahin Cheyene, an entrepreneur, author, speaker, and podcaster. He’s going to share how he launched a wellness product at the age of sixteen and made a Billion dollars! His journey is incredible, and we promise you will leave with a ton of insights that will improve how you do your business now.

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Nov 6, 2023

Burnt out from doing hair? There's still hope! You can pivot your career path and stay in this amazing industry. Just ask Shab Caspara, who has gone from Hairstylist to one of the most recognized trichologists and an expert resource for all major beauty and health media outlets. Today, Shab will share her journey, her advice on having the best hair possible, and why her new brand, Leona, is taking the beauty industry by storm!

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Oct 30, 2023

Thinking about networking can be daunting, but if you look at it as a form of building relationships just like we do when we're working with our guests, our team, or our vendors, then this becomes an area we can lean into. When we grow our network, we naturally incur growth in ourselves, our business, and oftentimes our financials. Today, Lynzie Smith shares how important it is to go after your goals because the answer is already a no unless you ask!

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Oct 23, 2023

We have CEO, Greg Davis, here to share his journey and story of why physical safety is the foundation to your team’s ability to produce. If you want your team to thrive and perform at the highest level, this episode is for you. q

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Oct 16, 2023

We have Superstar Entrepreneur, Nikia Londy, here to share how every niche business decision she’s made has led to massive success. When she launched her niche hair augmentation brand, Intriguing Hair, she made just under six-figures in her first MONTH! You will be energized and inspired after today’s show. Enjoy!

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Oct 9, 2023

People are craving relationships now more than ever. Donna Rodrigue is back to share part of her Eufora Leadership Forum curriculum in order to help the industry grow their teams and their businesses. Her experience and insight are so needed right now! Join us for this great conversation that will leave you with new confidence in your business model.

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Oct 2, 2023

Sometimes the things we resist are the things we need the most. Join us today as we dive into the positive impact morning huddles can have on your team. Learn from Author and Salon Owner, Drea Hemmer, who wrote the book, Intelligent HuddlesTM. Her journey will inspire you!

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Sep 25, 2023

Karen Pudetti is here to share her journey and her massive pivot from a cushy Corporate America position to becoming a beauty industry expert. Her journey will inspire you to take risks, look at your numbers, and do the next big thing to help others around you. Enjoy!

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Sep 22, 2023

This is a special episode for our friends at Dave Ramsey Solutions. And I want to give a special shoutout to Kristin Hart and the women at Thompson Station Church. Join our host, Kati Whitledge, as she dives into what living on mission means to her. You'll also learn about the incredible budgeting tool Kati now provides for all of teams at all of her salon locations. Enjoy!

 

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Sep 18, 2023

Create that Big T Energy at your Salon by empowering your Stylists to specialize. We have first-time guest and award-winning Salon Owner, Caroline Dodig, here today! She's bringing a fresh perspective to the industry with her soon-to-be multilocation business model. Enjoy!

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Sep 11, 2023

Celebrity Makeup Artist and Creator of Beauty For Real, Leslie Munsell, is here to share her industry journey with us! Her global experience has given her the opportunity to meet incredible people and afford her the opportunity to develop and create her own makeup line! You will be inspired by her story and eager to join the Beauty For Real Movement.

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Sep 4, 2023

Have you ever thought about owning your own building? Or, putting your children on your payroll so they can contribute to an IRA? Have you thought about merging the employee salon model with booth rental? These are a few areas that our guest, Karen Hardee, has done in her own business. She’s here today to share her journey, the ways she’s built generational wealth, and her wisdom with us!

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Aug 28, 2023

Do you wonder how to get others to do what you want them to do? Could it be that you’re asking the wrong question? There’s another way to think about leadership and we have Salon Owner and Certified John Maxwell Speaker and Coach, Heather Spencer, here today to shed light on the topic of leadership. She shares three ways you can approach leadership in your salon and spa business that will elevate yourself and your team!

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Aug 21, 2023

Have you ever tried to tap into your nonconscious mind in order to release hurts, hangups and limiting beliefs? If you want to build your life by design, this episode is for you! We have Brigette Sobus here to share how NLP Hypnosis can give you the breakthrough in life you’ve been waiting for. Listen through the end to learn about a special gift Brigette is giving to all our listeners!

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Aug 14, 2023

Our Founder and Host, Kati Whitledge, shares why NOW is the best time to start something new, something bigger, and something in addition to what you’re already doing. Kati will share an overview of her year thus far and what she’s done to grow herself and her companies!

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Aug 7, 2023

We have salon owners, Tara Gardiner and Sara Davis, here today to share their journey in purchasing a very successful three-location salon. They have made innovative changes to their associate training program that has helped them grow their team. This year, they are doubling the size of their flagship location and offering an education hub within. You will be inspired and motivated by their story!

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Jul 31, 2023

There are three ways you can work towards retaining your team members for the long haul. Nichole Garner is here to share those tips with us! Her award-winning salon has gone through multiple transitions and Nichole is no stranger to taking big risks during seasons when most people would shy away from them. This episode will inspire and motivate you and your leadership team!

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Jul 24, 2023

We have Ashley Thomas here today to share how she grew her salon from four team members to now a team of twenty-five. How she earned seven-figures in two years of operations. How she moved from a 1200 square foot salon to a 6500 square foot salon and self-funded the buildout. How she has a 20% profit margin! The list goes on with how inspiring this woman is and how much she’s doing to grow her team’s culture and revenue. Enjoy!

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Jul 17, 2023

Have you tried to implement an onboarding or training program for new talent but wish there was more consistency to your program? We have Mallory Seisser here today to share her expertise on this topic! Mallory is a Salon Owner, Industry Educator, and Salon Owner Professor with Pip University! This topic is so near and dear to her because growing new professionals is one of her top priorities for her company. So much so, Mallory needs to either open a second salon location or find a larger salon space for her team! You will appreciate her wisdom on this topic!

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