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The Hair Game is a series brought to you by Salon Republic and hosted by founder Eric Taylor, who, after 18 yrs in the hair game, has seen a lot of s#!@ go down. We go deep with the beauty industry's most interesting players, we educate and tell stories about the things you care about, and we get into the business side of the game so you can earn more and keep more. Also check out the video content on salonrepublic.com/thehairgame.

The Hair Game Salon Republic

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    • 4.9 • 561 Ratings

The Hair Game is a series brought to you by Salon Republic and hosted by founder Eric Taylor, who, after 18 yrs in the hair game, has seen a lot of s#!@ go down. We go deep with the beauty industry's most interesting players, we educate and tell stories about the things you care about, and we get into the business side of the game so you can earn more and keep more. Also check out the video content on salonrepublic.com/thehairgame.

    Price Shaming & How to Overcome It w/ Mirella Manelli

    Price Shaming & How to Overcome It w/ Mirella Manelli

    Indie Educator and salon owner @mirellamanelli was in a toxic environment early in her career when she priced her services higher than others around her. She explains how she dealt with it, as well as how she fell in love with education and began a journey of improving herself and applying over and over for a chance to become an educator.
    This Week's Topics:  

    • Mirella's Background and Family Expectations 

    • Struggles with Family Expectations 

    • Insecurity and Drive for Success 

    • Early Career and Pursuit of Education 

    • Transition to Booth Rental and A La Carte Pricing 

    • Working at Hairy Situation Salon 

    • Getting Shamed for Charging More for Services 

    • Salon Walkouts and Making Decisions for Yourself 

    • Getting Married and Moving to Alaska 

    • Managing Salons at Ulta 

    • Applying to Kenra and Overcoming Adversity 
    Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist.


    Android users, you can leave us a rating on Spotify. You can find the rating option underneath the podcast's description. Apple users can leave a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! 
    Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance! 


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    • 54 min
    HIGHLIGHTS • Price Shaming & How to Overcome It w/ Mirella Manelli

    HIGHLIGHTS • Price Shaming & How to Overcome It w/ Mirella Manelli

    Indie Educator and salon owner @mirellamanelli was in a toxic environment early in her career when she priced her services higher than others around her. She explains how she dealt with it, as well as how she fell in love with education and began a journey of improving herself and applying over and over for a chance to become an educator.
    This Week's Topics:  

    • Mirella's Background and Family Expectations 

    • Struggles with Family Expectations 

    • Insecurity and Drive for Success 

    • Early Career and Pursuit of Education 

    • Transition to Booth Rental and A La Carte Pricing 

    • Working at Hairy Situation Salon 

    • Getting Shamed for Charging More for Services 

    • Salon Walkouts and Making Decisions for Yourself 

    • Getting Married and Moving to Alaska 

    • Managing Salons at Ulta 

    • Applying to Kenra and Overcoming Adversity 
    Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist.


    Android users, you can leave us a rating on Spotify. You can find the rating option underneath the podcast's description. Apple users can leave a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! 
    Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance! 


    FOLLOW US
    http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast
    http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic
    http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

    • 13 min
    How to Increase Prices & Add Value w/ Natalie Anne

    How to Increase Prices & Add Value w/ Natalie Anne

    Multi-award winning stylist and hair care line founder @natalieannehair joins us to discuss the strategies she has used to build her businesses and transition from a BTC hairdresser to business owner.  We also discuss the impact of inflation on pricing and the importance of increasing prices while adding value to the customer experience.
    This Week's Topics:
    • Her Early Days and Social Media 

    • Navigating Social Media Pushback 

    • The Future of Social Media Platforms 

    • Discussion on Booking Apps 

    • Transitioning from Stylist to Salon Owner 

    • Managing a Bridal Business 

    • Parenting and Social Media 

    • Changes in Client Behavior 

    • Impact of Inflation on Pricing 

    • Increasing Prices and Adding Value 

    • Natalie Anne Education & Natalie Anne Hair Products 

    • Hair Horror Story 
    Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist.


    Android users, you can leave us a rating on Spotify. You can find the rating option underneath the podcast's description. Apple users can leave a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! 
    Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance! 


    FOLLOW US
    http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast
    http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic
    http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

     

    • 1 hr 1 min
    HIGHLIGHTS • How to Increase Prices & Add Value w/ Natalie Anne

    HIGHLIGHTS • How to Increase Prices & Add Value w/ Natalie Anne

    These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode.
    Multi-award winning stylist and hair care line founder @natalieannehair joins us to discuss the strategies she has used to build her businesses and transition from a BTC hairdresser to business owner.  We also discuss the impact of inflation on pricing and the importance of increasing prices while adding value to the customer experience.
    This Week's Topics:
    • Her Early Days and Social Media 

    • Navigating Social Media Pushback 

    • The Future of Social Media Platforms 

    • Discussion on Booking Apps 

    • Transitioning from Stylist to Salon Owner 

    • Managing a Bridal Business 

    • Parenting and Social Media 

    • Changes in Client Behavior 

    • Impact of Inflation on Pricing 

    • Increasing Prices and Adding Value 

    • Natalie Anne Education & Natalie Anne Hair Products 

    • Hair Horror Story 
    Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist.


    Android users, you can leave us a rating on Spotify. You can find the rating option underneath the podcast's description. Apple users can leave a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! 
    Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance! 


    FOLLOW US
    http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast
    http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic
    http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

    • 11 min
    Ep. 344 • Are You Taking Care of Your Longtime Clients? w/ Akela Douglass

    Ep. 344 • Are You Taking Care of Your Longtime Clients? w/ Akela Douglass

    Salon owner, Wella Curl Craft Pro Arist & educator @akelashair changed her direction from corporate career path to the hair business. We discuss marketing, working with diverse hair types, and the importance of client relationships. We also talk about her experience in education and curriculum development.
    This Week's Topics:

    • Transition from Corporate College to Hair Business 

    • Beauty School and First Salon Job 

    • Development of Curl Curriculum and Wella Partnership 

    • Return to Sacramento and Opening Got Roots Color Bar 

    • Akela's Education and Academy 

    • Non-Technical Education and Marketing 

    • Taking Care of Longtime Clients 

    • Difficult Conversations with Clients 

    • Navigating Political Conversations in the Salon 

    • Changing the Lack of Curly Hair Education 

    • Hair Horror Stories 
    Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist.


    Android users, you can leave us a rating on Spotify. You can find the rating option underneath the podcast's description. Apple users can leave a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! 
    Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance! 


    FOLLOW US
    http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast
    http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic
    http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

    • 51 min
    HIGHLIGHTS • Are You Taking Care of Your Longtime Clients? w/ Akela Douglass

    HIGHLIGHTS • Are You Taking Care of Your Longtime Clients? w/ Akela Douglass

    These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode.
    Salon owner, Wella Curl Craft Pro Arist & educator @akelashair changed her direction from corporate career path to the hair business. We discuss marketing, working with diverse hair types, and the importance of client relationships. We also talk about her experience in education and curriculum development.
    This Week's Topics:

    • Transition from Corporate College to Hair Business 

    • Beauty School and First Salon Job 

    • Development of Curl Curriculum and Wella Partnership 

    • Return to Sacramento and Opening Got Roots Color Bar 

    • Akela's Education and Academy 

    • Non-Technical Education and Marketing 

    • Taking Care of Longtime Clients 

    • Difficult Conversations with Clients 

    • Navigating Political Conversations in the Salon 

    • Changing the Lack of Curly Hair Education 

    • Hair Horror Stories 
    Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out ‘The Hair Game Podcast’ playlist.


    Android users, you can leave us a rating on Spotify. You can find the rating option underneath the podcast's description. Apple users can leave a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! 
    Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance! 


    FOLLOW US
    http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast
    http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic
    http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor

    • 11 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
561 Ratings

561 Ratings

hshsebev ,

Loved Moselys episode.

He always inspires me! So happy you featured him again.
I have to say. I always find that the hair overseas is unimpressive. However. I recently went to Spain and I found that there was a lot of gorgeous styles. Both color and cut. Less balayage. More reds and platinums. Cute bobs and pixies.
Just had to let you know.

Cynthia Yosef ,

So informative and “On Point”

Love listening to this podcast! Can’t wait til Salon Republic comes to Chicago! So informative and on point! I listen every morning before a long day in the salon. Gets me inspired! Cynthia.Yosef.Art

beccathealchemist ,

🫶🏻

Been listening for about 2 years now and I love listening to other artists hearing to their stories and inspiration makes me feel like maybe one day I can make it huge world wide like many on your podcast have. Thank you for what you do Eric sometimes listening to your podcast is the godwink I needed to get me through the day

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