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Beyond The Technique Podcast

Welcome to the Beyond The Technique podcast with Kati Whitledge. We exist to support beauty & wellness pros and your growing team and business. We believe it's what you do beyond the technical aspects of your craft that will bring substantial success. We promise to bring you the most forward-thinking industry topics to help you consistently grow and develop yourself and your business.
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Now displaying: March, 2025
Mar 31, 2025

Get ready to be inspired by first-time guest Marty Smith, a seven-figure multi-location salon owner who got into the beauty industry at a young age and never looked back. Marty takes us through every stage of his journey to salon ownership, sharing the key moments that shaped his success. He reveals the core team values that drive world-class customer service and the unique superpowers that have propelled his company forward. Plus, he has an exclusive gift for our listeners—an innovative color formulation app you won’t want to miss! Stay tuned until the end to take advantage of this special offer.

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Mar 24, 2025

In this episode we welcome back the incredible Emily Chen, known as @EmChenHair on Instagram and recognized as one of the top 25 influencers across all industries. Emily shares her inspiring journey from high school dropout to six-figure stylist, ultimately building a thriving seven-figure commission salon. Now a global educator, she empowers hairstylists to elevate their craft and embrace discomfort as the key to growth. Tune in as Emily reveals the mindset shifts and strategies that have propelled her success—and how you can apply them to your own career!

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Mar 17, 2025

Join us for today for a conversation with video production expert Chris Sulimay, who began his journey in the beauty industry over 30 years ago and has since evolved into a go-to video strategist for speakers, coaches, and consultants. Chris reveals the key elements we’ve been missing in our video content and shares expert tips on how to stand out in a sea of social media reels. If you're ready to create videos that truly connect with your ideal clients, you won’t want to miss this episode—Chris has a unique ability to help you make an impact!

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Mar 10, 2025

Get ready for an eye-opening conversation with returning guest and seven-figure salon owner, Ashley Thomas! Unlike traditional salon business coaches, Ashley brings a unique edge to the industry by secret shopping salon client experiences, uncovering hidden gaps that impact retention and revenue. In this episode, she reveals the critical steps salons must take before diving into a full business audit, the key strategies that have kept her profitable, and the exciting initiatives she’s implementing to elevate her business this year. Don’t miss this insider perspective on what truly makes a salon successful!

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Mar 3, 2025

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Greg Starkman, Founder and CEO of Innersense Organic Beauty, as he shares his journey from hairstylist to beauty executive to pioneering the organic haircare movement. Greg and his wife set out to create high-performance, non-toxic hair products, driven by a mission to revolutionize clean beauty. He discusses how today’s consumers are more informed than ever, demanding safety, transparency, and efficacy in their beauty routines, and shares his advocacy work on Capitol Hill to push for better beauty product regulations. Plus, stay tuned for an exclusive special savings to experience the purity of Innersense Organic Beauty for yourself!

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