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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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Now displaying: July, 2019
Jul 29, 2019

Imagine your second salon location. You’ve already opened one before so you’re pretty confident you can do it again and it’ll all go similarly. Guess again! We have Chelle Neff back to share what you need to know about starting a second salon location, and the things you should plan for that will not be planned. 

 

Click the link below to register for our next class! 

Company-wide Compensation without Losing You’re A$$ets!

 

Are you wondering how to create a commission structure for your stylists without giving away the farm? Or, how do you know what to pay a full-time salon manager based on your salon's revenue? Join our online class to see how we've created a plan for compensation [WITH BENEFITS] that:

* pays the owner six figures 
* pays better than other brand-name retailers
* leaves a six percent profit margin so your business is worth buying someday. 
* doesn't discourage TEAM (in fact, we will prove that it IS possible to pay commission and have a thriving TEAM culture!) 

Make sure you and your leadership team join this one!

 

OUR INSTAGRAM

https://www.instagram.com/beyondthetechnique/ 

https://www.instagram.com/katiwhitledge/ 

https://www.instagram.com/meetyourstylist/ 

https://www.instagram.com/be_inspired_salon/ 

 

BECOME A MEET YOUR STYLIST SALON!

https://www.meetyourstylist.com/

 

HERE’S THE LINK TO OUR PRIVATE GROUP PAGE!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/370912749922331/ 

 

OUR COMPANY WEBSITES

http://www.beyondthetechnique.com/

https://www.meetyourstylist.com/

http://www.beinspiredsalon.com/home.aspx 

http://www.katiwhitledge.com/ 

 

BUY OUR BOOK!

Build Your Best Team This Year


CHECK OUT ROSY SALON SOFTWARE! 

https://www.rosysalonsoftware.com/free-trial?referrerCode=bangs845

 

CONTACT BEAUTY BACKBONE!

https://beautybackbone.com/product/beauty-backbone-education-system/ 

 

FOLLOW URBAN BETTY SALON!

Instagram:  @urbanbetty

Website: https://urbanbetty.com/

Jul 25, 2019

What if you had the opportunity to style the hair of celebrities and Rockstars such as the band, U2?! That’s exactly the life of Irish hairdresser and salon owner, Dylan Bradshaw. Learn from Dylan why Irish Hairdressing has provided him an unbelievable life and how he’s working to give his team the same foundation and opportunities that he’s had. You will absolutely be smitten over Dylan, his accent and inspired by his career. 

 

Click the link below to register for our next class! 

Company-wide Compensation without Losing You’re A$$ets!

Are you wondering how to create a commission structure for your stylists without giving away the farm? Or, how do you know what to pay a full-time salon manager based on your salon's revenue? Join our online class to see how we've created a plan for compensation [WITH BENEFITS] that:

* pays the owner six figures 
* pays better than other brand-name retailers
* leaves a six percent profit margin so your business is worth buying someday. 
* doesn't discourage TEAM (in fact, we will prove that it IS possible to pay commission and have a thriving TEAM culture!) 

Make sure you and your leadership team join this one!

 

OUR INSTAGRAM

https://www.instagram.com/beyondthetechnique/ 

https://www.instagram.com/katiwhitledge/ 

https://www.instagram.com/meetyourstylist/ 

https://www.instagram.com/be_inspired_salon/ 

 

BECOME A MEET YOUR STYLIST SALON!

https://www.meetyourstylist.com/

 

HERE’S THE LINK TO OUR PRIVATE GROUP PAGE!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/370912749922331/ 

 

OUR COMPANY WEBSITES

http://www.beyondthetechnique.com/

https://www.meetyourstylist.com/

http://www.beinspiredsalon.com/home.aspx 

http://www.katiwhitledge.com/ 

 

BUY OUR BOOK!

Build Your Best Team This Year


CHECK OUT ROSY SALON SOFTWARE! 

https://www.rosysalonsoftware.com/free-trial?referrerCode=bangs845

 

CONTACT BEAUTY BACKBONE!

https://beautybackbone.com/product/beauty-backbone-education-system/ 

 

FOLLOW DYLAN BRADSHAW!

http://www.dylanbradshaw.com/

https://www.instagram.com/dylanbradshawsalon/

https://www.instagram.com/dylanbradshawdb/

Jul 22, 2019

Jyl Craven started her beauty industry journey at the age of eighteen. In less than ten years she was earning six figures! She then opened her salon and grew the team to over thirty members. Her daily habits are the foundation that prepare her physically, mentally, and emotionally to be bring her best to her business and behind the chair. Jyl is a creative who sees the opportunities in life and it’s paid off in a big way. You will be inspired to learn the habits of this amazing high performer! 

Click the link below to register for our next class! 

Company-wide Compensation without Losing You’re A$$ets!

 

Are you wondering how to create a commission structure for your stylists without giving away the farm? Or, how do you know what to pay a full-time salon manager based on your salon's revenue? Join our online class to see how we've created a plan for compensation [WITH BENEFITS] that:

* pays the owner six figures 
* pays better than other brand-name retailers
* leaves a six percent profit margin so your business is worth buying someday. 
* doesn't discourage TEAM (in fact, we will prove that it IS possible to pay commission and have a thriving TEAM culture!) 

Make sure you and your leadership team join this one!

 

OUR INSTAGRAM

https://www.instagram.com/beyondthetechnique/ 

https://www.instagram.com/katiwhitledge/ 

https://www.instagram.com/meetyourstylist/ 

https://www.instagram.com/be_inspired_salon/ 

 

BECOME A MEET YOUR STYLIST SALON!

https://www.meetyourstylist.com/

 

HERE’S THE LINK TO OUR PRIVATE GROUP PAGE!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/370912749922331/ 

 

OUR COMPANY WEBSITES

http://www.beyondthetechnique.com/

https://www.meetyourstylist.com/

http://www.beinspiredsalon.com/home.aspx 

http://www.katiwhitledge.com/ 

 

BUY OUR BOOK!

Build Your Best Team This Year


CHECK OUT ROSY SALON SOFTWARE! 

https://www.rosysalonsoftware.com/free-trial?referrerCode=bangs845

 

CONTACT BEAUTY BACKBONE!

https://beautybackbone.com/product/beauty-backbone-education-system/ 

 

FOLLOW JYL CRAVEN!

Website: https://www.jylcraven.com/ 

Salon IG: https://www.instagram.com/jylcravenhair/

Jyl’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/jylcraven/

Jul 18, 2019

Have you wondered the deep-rooted reasons people quit salons? We all know the saying, “people quit people, not companies.” But why do they quit people? What happens? Today, our creator and host, Kati Whitledge, will share the three reasons people quit salons—and this absolutely crosses industry lines! Learn what you can do to solve this problem and prevent people from quitting on you. 

 

Click the link below to register for our next class! 

Company-wide Compensation without Losing You’re A$$ets!

 

Are you wondering how to create a commission structure for your stylists without giving away the farm? Or, how do you know what to pay a full-time salon manager based on your salon's revenue? Join our online class to see how we've created a plan for compensation [WITH BENEFITS] that:

* pays the owner six figures 
* pays better than other brand-name retailers
* leaves a six percent profit margin so your business is worth buying someday. 
* doesn't discourage TEAM (in fact, we will prove that it IS possible to pay commission and have a thriving TEAM culture!) 

Make sure you and your leadership team join this one!

 

OUR INSTAGRAM

https://www.instagram.com/beyondthetechnique/ 

https://www.instagram.com/katiwhitledge/ 

https://www.instagram.com/meetyourstylist/ 

https://www.instagram.com/be_inspired_salon/ 

 

BECOME A MEET YOUR STYLIST SALON!

https://www.meetyourstylist.com/

 

HERE’S THE LINK TO OUR PRIVATE GROUP PAGE!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/370912749922331/ 

 

OUR COMPANY WEBSITES

http://www.beyondthetechnique.com/

https://www.meetyourstylist.com/

http://www.beinspiredsalon.com/home.aspx 

http://www.katiwhitledge.com/ 

 

BUY OUR BOOK!

Build Your Best Team This Year


CHECK OUT ROSY SALON SOFTWARE! 

https://www.rosysalonsoftware.com/free-trial?referrerCode=bangs845

 

CONTACT BEAUTY BACKBONE!

https://beautybackbone.com/product/beauty-backbone-education-system/

Jul 15, 2019

Today, you are in for such a treat! Bonnie is here to share why it’s so important to invest in your growth as a salon owner and leader—first. She will share insights on what FEAR is doing to prevent us from important conversations with our team. And, she will dive into what we need to do to focus on our growth, and how we can start today!  Finally, you’ll have some homework with today’s talk. Ask yourself, “what do I do?” And then ask yourself, “what do I REALLY do?” Let’s become curious together in order to become the best leaders within.

Click the link below to register for our next class!

Company-wide Compensation without Losing You’re A$$ets!

 

Are you wondering how to create a commission structure for your stylists without giving away the farm? Or, how do you know what to pay a full-time salon manager based on your salon's revenue? Join our online class to see how we've created a plan for compensation [WITH BENEFITS] that:

* pays the owner six figures 
* pays better than other brand-name retailers
* leaves a six percent profit margin so your business is worth buying someday. 
* doesn't discourage TEAM (in fact, we will prove that it IS possible to pay commission and have a thriving TEAM culture!) 

Make sure you and your leadership team join this one!

 

OUR INSTAGRAM

https://www.instagram.com/beyondthetechnique/

https://www.instagram.com/katiwhitledge/

https://www.instagram.com/meetyourstylist/

https://www.instagram.com/be_inspired_salon/

 

BECOME A MEET YOUR STYLIST SALON!

https://www.meetyourstylist.com/

 

HERE’S THE LINK TO OUR PRIVATE GROUP PAGE!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/370912749922331/

 

OUR COMPANY WEBSITES

http://www.beyondthetechnique.com/

https://www.meetyourstylist.com/

http://www.beinspiredsalon.com/home.aspx

http://www.katiwhitledge.com/

 

BUY OUR BOOK!

Build Your Best Team This Year


CHECK OUT ROSY SALON SOFTWARE!

https://www.rosysalonsoftware.com/free-trial?referrerCode=bangs845

 

CONTACT BEAUTY BACKBONE!

https://beautybackbone.com/product/beauty-backbone-education-system/

 

FOLLOW BONNIE!

BUY HER BOOK HERE:

Bonnie@BonnieBonadeo.com

www.BonnieBonadeo.com

https://www.facebook.com/BonnieBonadeoCoach/

https://www.facebook.com/Beautyinsideandoutshow/

https://www.facebook.com/TheBeautyAgentNetwork/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonniebonadeo/

https://twitter.com/bonniebonadeo1

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKEJunJ5YUs0Wao-rtZoE8g?view_as=subscriber

https://www.instagram.com/bonniebonadeo/

Jul 11, 2019

Do you want to be a part of something bigger than yourself? Great! Join us today as we feature Lynelle Lynch and her amazing philanthropic spirit. She will inspire you to take that first step into joining a cause that impacts the lives of so many. What we may think is a small effort can actually make a bigger impact than we could ever imagine.

 

Click the link below to register for our next class!

Company-wide Compensation without Losing You’re A$$ets!

 

Are you wondering how to create a commission structure for your stylists without giving away the farm? Or, how do you know what to pay a full-time salon manager based on your salon's revenue? Join our online class to see how we've created a plan for compensation [WITH BENEFITS] that:

* pays the owner six figures 
* pays better than other brand-name retailers
* leaves a six percent profit margin so your business is worth buying someday. 
* doesn't discourage TEAM (in fact, we will prove that it IS possible to pay commission and have a thriving TEAM culture!) 

Make sure you and your leadership team join this one!

 

OUR INSTAGRAM

https://www.instagram.com/beyondthetechnique/

https://www.instagram.com/katiwhitledge/

https://www.instagram.com/meetyourstylist/

https://www.instagram.com/be_inspired_salon/

 

BECOME A MEET YOUR STYLIST SALON!

https://www.meetyourstylist.com/

 

HERE’S THE LINK TO OUR PRIVATE GROUP PAGE!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/370912749922331/

 

OUR COMPANY WEBSITES

http://www.beyondthetechnique.com/

https://www.meetyourstylist.com/

http://www.beinspiredsalon.com/home.aspx

http://www.katiwhitledge.com/

 

BUY OUR BOOK!

Build Your Best Team This Year


CHECK OUT ROSY SALON SOFTWARE!

https://www.rosysalonsoftware.com/free-trial?referrerCode=bangs845

 

CONTACT BEAUTY BACKBONE!

https://beautybackbone.com/product/beauty-backbone-education-system/

 

FOLLOW LYNELLE LYNCH!

Website:

Email Lynelle: LLynch@bellusacademy.edu

Bellus Academy: https://www.bellusacademy.edu/

Beauty Changes Lives: https://www.beautychangeslives.org

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautychangeslives/

Jul 8, 2019

In our industry it is common to employ a professional who may not have a secondary education, and more importantly, who is teaching all of our salon team members how to be emotionally stable and have a positive mindset? Today, Jen Groover is here to share the skills that are critical for our salon teams to have success, and how we can empower ourselves as leaders to grow, and how to equip our team to become the best version of themselves!

 

Click the link below to register for our next class!

Company-wide Compensation without Losing You’re A$$ets!

 

Are you wondering how to create a commission structure for your stylists without giving away the farm? Or, how do you know what to pay a full-time salon manager based on your salon's revenue? Join our online class to see how we've created a plan for compensation [WITH BENEFITS] that:

* pays the owner six figures 
* pays better than other brand-name retailers
* leaves a six percent profit margin so your business is worth buying someday. 
* doesn't discourage TEAM (in fact, we will prove that it IS possible to pay commission and have a thriving TEAM culture!) 

Make sure you and your leadership team join this one!

 

OUR INSTAGRAM

https://www.instagram.com/beyondthetechnique/

https://www.instagram.com/katiwhitledge/

https://www.instagram.com/meetyourstylist/

https://www.instagram.com/be_inspired_salon/

 

BECOME A MEET YOUR STYLIST SALON!

https://www.meetyourstylist.com/

 

HERE’S THE LINK TO OUR PRIVATE GROUP PAGE!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/370912749922331/

 

OUR COMPANY WEBSITES

http://www.beyondthetechnique.com/

https://www.meetyourstylist.com/

http://www.beinspiredsalon.com/home.aspx

http://www.katiwhitledge.com/

 

BUY OUR BOOK!

Build Your Best Team This Year


CHECK OUT ROSY SALON SOFTWARE!

https://www.rosysalonsoftware.com/free-trial?referrerCode=bangs845

 

CONTACT BEAUTY BACKBONE!

https://beautybackbone.com/product/beauty-backbone-education-system/

 

FOLLOW JEN GROOVER!

Website: http://theindustryimpact.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/jengroover/

Jul 5, 2019

Did you know that you will retain 80% of what you learn if you have an opportunity to experience the education? Versus retaining 5% simply by listening or watching. That’s amazing! So, how do we make learning fun while helping it stick? That’s what our guest, Jason Everett, is here to share with us today. He is even giving away a board game to one lucky listener!!

 

ENTER TO WIN THE BOARDGAME HERE + DOWNLOAD THE FREE CONSULTATION GUIDE!

http://www.beyondthetechnique.com/free-consultation-guide

 

Click the link below to register for our next class!

Company-wide Compensation without Losing You’re A$$ets!

 

Are you wondering how to create a commission structure for your stylists without giving away the farm? Or, how do you know what to pay a full-time salon manager based on your salon's revenue? Join our online class to see how we've created a plan for compensation [WITH BENEFITS] that:

* pays the owner six figures 
* pays better than other brand-name retailers
* leaves a six percent profit margin so your business is worth buying someday. 
* doesn't discourage TEAM (in fact, we will prove that it IS possible to pay commission and have a thriving TEAM culture!) 

Make sure you and your leadership team join this one!

 

OUR INSTAGRAM

https://www.instagram.com/beyondthetechnique/

https://www.instagram.com/katiwhitledge/

https://www.instagram.com/meetyourstylist/

https://www.instagram.com/be_inspired_salon/

 

BECOME A MEET YOUR STYLIST SALON!

https://www.meetyourstylist.com/

 

HERE’S THE LINK TO OUR PRIVATE GROUP PAGE!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/370912749922331/

 

OUR COMPANY WEBSITES

http://www.beyondthetechnique.com/

https://www.meetyourstylist.com/

http://www.beinspiredsalon.com/home.aspx

http://www.katiwhitledge.com/

 

BUY OUR BOOK!

Build Your Best Team This Year


CHECK OUT ROSY SALON SOFTWARE!

https://www.rosysalonsoftware.com/free-trial?referrerCode=bangs845

 

CONTACT BEAUTY BACKBONE!

https://beautybackbone.com/product/beauty-backbone-education-system/

 

FOLLOW JASON EVERETT!

Website: http://www.highperformancesalonacademy.com/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/highperformancesalon/

Jul 1, 2019

There is a reason drama is taking up over two hours per day of your attention, and the long-term effects aren’t great. But today, there’s hope! Join Alex for a deep look as to why we have drama, what we can do to reset our mind to think with a reality-mindset, and how we can avoid getting enthralled—and even help others avoid getting into workplace drama. You don’t want to miss this episode!

Click the link below to register for our next class!

Company-wide Compensation without Losing You’re A$$ets!

 

Are you wondering how to create a commission structure for your stylists without giving away the farm? Or, how do you know what to pay a full-time salon manager based on your salon's revenue? Join our online class to see how we've created a plan for compensation [WITH BENEFITS] that:

* pays the owner six figures 
* pays better than other brand-name retailers
* leaves a six percent profit margin so your business is worth buying someday. 
* doesn't discourage TEAM (in fact, we will prove that it IS possible to pay commission and have a thriving TEAM culture!) 

Make sure you and your leadership team join this one!

 

OUR INSTAGRAM

https://www.instagram.com/beyondthetechnique/

https://www.instagram.com/katiwhitledge/

https://www.instagram.com/meetyourstylist/

https://www.instagram.com/be_inspired_salon/

 

BECOME A MEET YOUR STYLIST SALON!

https://www.meetyourstylist.com/

 

HERE’S THE LINK TO OUR PRIVATE GROUP PAGE!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/370912749922331/

 

OUR COMPANY WEBSITES

http://www.beyondthetechnique.com/

https://www.meetyourstylist.com/

http://www.beinspiredsalon.com/home.aspx

http://www.katiwhitledge.com/

 

BUY OUR BOOK!

Build Your Best Team This Year


CHECK OUT ROSY SALON SOFTWARE!

https://www.rosysalonsoftware.com/free-trial?referrerCode=bangs845

 

CONTACT BEAUTY BACKBONE!

https://beautybackbone.com/product/beauty-backbone-education-system/

 

ALEX’S RESOURCES

BOOKS:

Reality-Based Leadership (for leaders)

https://reality-based-leadership.myshopify.com/collections/books/products/reality-based-leadership-book

 

Reality-Based Rules of the Workplace (core mindset to be happy and successful regardless of circumstances in life)

https://reality-based-leadership.myshopify.com/collections/books/products/reality-based-rules-of-the-workplace-book

 

No Ego (how to operate a drama-free salon and lead teams beyond ego)

https://reality-based-leadership.myshopify.com/collections/books/products/no-ego-book

 

FULL Reality-Based Leadership Podcast overview:

Itunes:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/full-overview-of-the-reality-based-leadership-philosophy/id1375784986?i=1000415116442&mt=2

 

Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3Pr05S7Fo8QPjxyahaZ8hW

 

Google Play:

https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iw2ilkr3t4rjt25n6k2zzz6n3ee

 

TOOLS:

Edit Your Story (reduces stress in the moment)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXLIzgjKrUw&feature=youtu.be

 

Leaders can introduce the cost of drama using the Employee Value Equation Self-Assessment:

https://www.realitybasedleadership.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/2018-Employee-Value-Equation.pdf

 

CONNECT WITH ALEX:

Learn more about Alex and Reality-Based Leadership or hire him to come speak to your teams.

https://www.realitybasedleadership.com/meet-our-team/alex-dorr/

 

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