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by Jason Everett, Kayla Swanson
Listen here with Kayla Swanson and leading industry experts to keep you in-the-know and up-to-date on the latest for the salon industry! If you feel that your current business model is not working for you and hasn't changed in the last two years or for two decades, we're here to show you the light! Profitable Salon Owner Podcast helps commission salon owners grow their business, profits and an amazing team! High Performance Salon Academy has helped hundreds of salons and thousands of stylists grow their personal income and find their passion for the industry once again. Their infectious high energy makes every event they run not only educational, but extremely engaging.
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In Episode 270, Kayla Swanson talks with HPSA mentor Celene Dupuis about the emotional patterns that shape salon leadership. They explore why many talented service providers open salons without formal business training and how old experiences, people-pleasing, and scarcity can influence pricing, staffing, boundaries, and culture. Celene shares a practical fear decision loop for getting honest about what is happening, identifying the cost, separating truth from perception, and making the next decision with greater clarity. They also discuss why structure is not toxic, why the numbers tell a story, and how growing people may eventually mean supporting them as they move into a different chapter. For support with your salon, text “ACADEMY” to (916) 258-0720. For details about Little Voice Mastery, text “LVM” to the same number.Ready to stop letting fear make your business decisions? Tune in now. Text “ACADEMY” or “LVM” to (916) 258-0720 for your next step. How To Connect With Us Further:Learn more about what we do: www.highperformancesalon.comJoin our free commission salon owner community:www.facebook.com/groups/highperformancesalonConnect with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/highperformancesalonFollow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/highperformancesalon Learn More About Our Sponsors:L'ANZA: https://www.lanza.com/MYA: https://joinmya.com/AURA: https://aurasalonware.com/hpsa/(Use promo code HPSA for your first 2 months FREE)
In Episode 269, Kayla Swanson talks with HPSA founder Jason Everett about the leadership shifts that help commission salons grow beyond the owner. They walk through the common stages between $300K, $500K, $1 million, and beyond. They explain why profit and owner income matter just as much as top-line revenue.Jason shares how to build management layers, empower leaders to make decisions, recognize when your accountant or business advisor no longer fits the size of your business, and get around people who can help you see what is possible next. They also discuss why larger growth stages may require outside leadership and how real estate can become part of a long-term wealth strategy.For support with your salon, text “ACADEMY” to (916) 258-0720. For details about Little Voice Mastery Program, text “LVMP” to the same number.Ready to build a salon that grows beyond your personal capacity? Tune in now. Text “ACADEMY” or “LVM” to (916) 258-0720 for your next step.How To Connect With Us Further:Learn more about what we do: www.highperformancesalon.comJoin our free commission salon owner community:www.facebook.com/groups/highperformancesalonConnect with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/highperformancesalonFollow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/highperformancesalon Learn More About Our Sponsors:L'ANZA: https://www.lanza.com/MYA: https://joinmya.com/AURA: https://aurasalonware.com/hpsa/(Use promo code HPSA for your first 2 months FREE)
They cover how to decide when the salon is ready for management, connect compensation to impact, keep the team from bypassing systems, and teach managers to manage the work instead of doing everything themselves. You’ll also learn a practical framework for sorting the role: keep, delegate, eliminate, and automate.For support with your salon, text “ACADEMY” to (916) 258-0720. For details about Little Voice Mastery, text “LVM” to the same number.Ready to build a manager role that supports growth instead of burnout? Tune in now—and text “ACADEMY” or “LVM” to (916) 258-0720 for your next step.How To Connect With Us Further:Learn more about what we do: www.highperformancesalon.comJoin our free commission salon owner community:www.facebook.com/groups/highperformancesalonConnect with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/highperformancesalonFollow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/highperformancesalonLearn More About Our Sponsors:PrestigePEO: https://prestigepeo.com/L'ANZA: https://www.lanza.com/MYA: https://joinmya.com/AURA: https://aurasalonware.com/hpsa/(Use promo code HPSA for your first 2 months FREE)
Jason also shares a practical four-step training process salon owners can use to teach almost anything:• I do, you watch• I do, you help• You do, I help• You do, I watch This approach gives team members room to observe, explain, practice, receive support, and finally demonstrate the skill independently. It takes more time than a one-and-done training, but it creates stronger confidence, better follow-through, and results that can actually be repeated. In this episode:• The difference between awareness, application, and results• Why “I know” can shut down learning• How to assess what a team member can actually do• A simple training exercise that exposes unclear instructions• Why owners need to verify skills instead of assuming understanding• How better training reduces frustration for both the owner and the team Text “ACADEMY” to (916) 258-0720 to connect with the HPSA team and talk through the next right step for your salon.Ready to turn team training into consistent follow-through? Tune in now!How To Connect With Us Further:Learn more about what we do: www.highperformancesalon.comJoin our free commission salon owner community:www.facebook.com/groups/highperformancesalonConnect with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/highperformancesalonFollow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/highperformancesalonLearn More About Our Sponsors:L'ANZA: https://www.lanza.com/MYA: https://joinmya.com/AURA: https://aurasalonware.com/hpsa/(Use promo code HPSA for your first 3 months FREE)Show Notes:Full show notes: https://highperformancesalon.com/psopodcast/your-salon-team-knows-what-to-do-so-why-arent-they-doing-it-ep-267-profitable-salon-owner/More episodes: https://highperformancesalon.com/psopodcast/
They discuss why profit is the oxygen of the business, how a handbook and code of honor create psychological safety, and why changing what is not working is a sign of leadership, not failure. Want to connect with Tiffanie and find your next right step? Text “ACADEMY” to (916) 258-0720.Ready to lead a healthier, more profitable salon? Tune in now and text “ACADEMY” to (916) 258-0720 to connect with Tiffanie and the HPSA team.How To Connect With Us Further:Learn more about what we do: www.highperformancesalon.comJoin our free commission salon owner community:www.facebook.com/groups/highperformancesalonConnect with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/highperformancesalonFollow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/highperformancesalonLearn More About Our Sponsors:PrestigePEO: https://prestigepeo.com/L'ANZA: https://www.lanza.com/MYA: https://joinmya.com/AURA: https://aurasalonware.com/hpsa/(Use promo code HPSA for your first 2 months FREE)
In this episode:• The signals of economic pressure inside a salon• How changing guest priorities affect spending• Why your dashboard should guide your decisions• What to trim—and what not to cut• How to market when guests are more selective• Why strong salons can find opportunity in a downturn• How to lead your team with clarity and perspective Text “ECONOMY” to (916) 258-0720 to receive the economy data resource Jason references. Text “ACADEMY” to (916) 258-0720 to connect with the HPSA team and talk through the next right step for your salon.Ready to strengthen your salon through changing conditions? Tune in now!How To Connect With Us Further:Learn more about what we do: www.highperformancesalon.comJoin our free commission salon owner community:www.facebook.com/groups/highperformancesalonConnect with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/highperformancesalonFollow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/highperformancesalonLearn More About Our Sponsors:L'ANZA: https://www.lanza.com/MYA: https://joinmya.com/AURA: https://aurasalonware.com/hpsa/(Use promo code HPSA for your first 2 months FREE)
In this episode, you’ll learn:• How to separate useful feedback from outside opinion• Why caring for your team and protecting profit can coexist• How to make your team part of the solution• Why leadership growth begins with an honest look inward• How fear-based decisions can create bigger problems later• Why take-home income matters more than an impressive commission percentage• How to navigate team departures without abandoning your vision• Why the beauty industry needs room for different business modelsYou do not have to prove every opinion wrong. You need to understand your business, know your purpose, and make decisions you can support with evidence.Text “ACADEMY” to (916) 258-0720 to learn how you can connect with Celene, pick her brain, and find your next right step.Ready to build your six-figure team? Tune in now!Learn more here - www.highperformancesalon.comJoin our FB group - www.facebook.com/groups/highperformancesalonLike us on FB - www.facebook.com/highperformancesalonFollow us on IG - www.instagram.com/highperformancesalon
AI is not about replacing the hands-on service your guests come to you for. It is about transforming the planning, documentation, problem-solving, and repetitive work that can keep a salon owner overwhelmed.In this episode, Kayla Swanson and HPSA founder Jason Everett discuss AI as a thinking partner for salon and spa owners. Jason explains how a simple voice conversation can help you get started and shares a practical prompt that turns your experience into customized business playbooks.In this episode, you’ll learn:• How to start using AI without mastering complicated prompts• How to build salon playbooks by asking AI to interview you one question at a time• Ways to document emergency procedures, front desk standards, new hire processes, and offboarding steps• Why your systems should reflect your business instead of copying someone else’s manual• How AI can act as a calm, objective mirror when emotion is high• Why precision may be more valuable than collecting even more informationComment “AI” to learn how salon owners inside HPSA are using AI to support their businesses.Ready to build your six-figure team? Tune in now!Learn more here - www.highperformancesalon.comJoin our FB group - www.facebook.com/groups/highperformancesalonLike us on FB - www.facebook.com/highperformancesalonFollow us on IG - www.instagram.com/highperformancesalon
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