On this episode of the Beauty Business Strategies Podcast, we are joined by Valorie Tate, "corporate misfit" and owner of Sustain Beauty Co. Valorie is an industry expert on sustainable salon practices and is deeply passionate about transforming salons and spas into eco-friendly spaces. During our conversation, Valorie shares the importance of sustainable beauty business practices and how they can benefit your bottom line. We also explore what it means to embrace sustainability in the beauty industry. Hint...it's much more than just recycling! Valorie also shares her pro tips on hiring advice, incorporating AI into your business, and sustainable hiring and leadership (yes, that's a thing!). Listen in now, and gain expert guidance on making your salon more eco-friendly without compromising quality or breaking the bank! 00:47 - About Valorie and Sustain Beauty Co. 04:03 - Where are we now? 07:52 - Saving the planet (and money!) 12:11 - Expert recommendations! 15:58 - Waste not! 17:01 - Marketing your purpose 22:16 - Tools and resources 23:05 - Mental health and sustainability 23:57 - Attract your ideal team! 25:37 - The power of intention 29:24 - Progress, not perfection 32:27 - Recruiting Zoomers 35:08 - 5 secrets to hiring the next generation 36:50 - They work differently 41:00 - You can use AI too! 44:35 - Recap 46:51 - Find Valorie online! 48:23 - Just one more thing… 49:11 - Closing comments Watch the video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/wQiPRiaM95Q 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 Learn more about Sustain Beauty Co at https://sustainbeauty.co/ 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.