Get ready to build your dream team! On this episode of the Beauty Business Strategies Podcast, we're chatting with Marian Sang, owner of the highly sought-after Omagi Salon & Spa in Louisville, KY. During this discussion, Marian shares her secrets on building a thriving company culture and A-team staff — from attracting your ideal candidates to conducting killer interviews and keeping top talent. We also explore authenticity, belonging, communication styles, and much more. Listen now to this dynamic conversation and learn how to master the art of hiring - just by being yourself! 0:15 - Introduction 0:55 - About Marian 1:53 - Let’s talk about hiring! 3:03 - The hiring process is changing 6:05 - A little perspective… 8:04 - Authenticity and belonging 9:39 - Take advantage of social media 11:17 - What’s next? - The Interview 14:50 - Hungry, Humble, Smart - Resources 15:15 - Getting to the truth 17:14 - Asking the right questions 18:02 - Marian’s culture questions for honest hiring 22:33 - Nothing is universal - make it your own! 23:50 - The big picture 26:26 - The final test - what to look for 29:40 - Built to last 31:10 - Use your evaluation tools! 32:04 - Sharing your values and expectations 37:24 - Save the “money talk” for last 39:15 - A Time Investment 41:36 - Know how to LEAD each candidate! 44:23 - Honor the individual - it’s the little things! 45:17 - Recap & wrap up Watch the video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/NUaV1Wj0V7c To learn more about how Strategies can help you create more profit, fun, and growth potential for you, your business, and your team, we invite you to schedule a free 60-minute strategy session: Schedule a free 60-minute strategy session: https://bit.ly/3OBHURH Strategies: https://www.strategies.com Salon/Spa Business Coaching: https://strategies.com/memberships/ In-Person Salon/Spa Seminars: https://strategies.com/seminars/ Online Salon/Spa Training: https://strategies.com/upcoming-onlives/ Incubator Seminar: http://go.strategies.com/incubator Podcast: https://strategies.com/podcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strategies4biz/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strategies TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@strategies4biz The Beauty Business Strategies Podcast is designed to give salon, spa, medspa, barbershop, and lash studio owners, just like you, quick tips to make more money, inspire your team, and create world-class client experiences. If you liked this episode, hit like, follow or subscribe. And, if you think someone else could benefit from this video, please click the share button. We're sure they'll appreciate it.