Inspiring Salon Professionals Podcast
Conversations about visibility, client experience, business growth and sustainable success for salon, beauty, wellness and service-based business owners.
Inspiring Salon Professionals was founded in 2021 and is hosted by Sue Davies. The show has reached the milestone of 100 episodes and is still growing with a global audience with 15k+ downloads to date.
There is a mix of guest and solo episodes covering topics including
Salon & Business Ownership
Marketing
Business Growth
Leadership
Mindset & Wellbeing
Client Journey
Business Insights
Education & Careers
Available on Spotify, Apple, Youtube and other platforms.
A few of our listener's favourite episodes...
These are some of the most listened-to conversations from the Inspiring Salon Professionals archive. Some were recorded in earlier seasons, but the themes are still highly relevant for salon owners, beauty and wellness professionals and industry voices exploring business growth, client experience, visibility, leadership and the future of the industry.
Stephanie Stevenson joins Sue Davies to explore salon memberships, AI in the salon, business intelligence, client behaviour, no-shows, retail opportunities and what salon owners need to focus on to build stronger, sustainable businesses.
In this solo episode, Sue Davies shares start-up advice for aspiring salon business owners, focusing on vision, purpose, transferable skills, skill gaps and the planning needed to build your own dream rather than following someone else’s.
Anxiety expert Howard Cooper joins Sue Davies to explore anxiety, pressure, mindset and practical tools for salon professionals, including The Willingness Ladder, boundaries and healthier ways to manage the demands of business and life.
In this solo episode, Sue Davies explains how salon businesses can use Google Business Profile and Apple Business Connect to improve local visibility, support SEO, build trust and help more potential clients find and choose their services.
Education expert Donna Clayton joins Sue Davies to explore qualifications, regulated and accredited training, CPD, academy set-up and why choosing the right foundation education matters for salon, beauty, nails and therapy professionals.
In this solo episode, Sue Davies explores how to start and run a home salon business, covering permissions, insurance, marketing, flexibility, client experience and whether working from home is the right career pathway.
Salon business coach Phil Jackson joins Sue Davies to explore AI in the salon industry, including how salon owners can use tools like ChatGPT and Google Gemini to simplify marketing, client communication, inventory, admin and business planning.
In this solo episode, Sue Davies explores client reconnection and how salon, beauty and wellness businesses can maintain relationships after the appointment through follow-up emails, loyalty schemes, referrals, memberships and thoughtful client touchpoints.
Guest Information
Interested in being a guest?
I welcome conversations with business owners, educators, coaches, service providers and industry experts who can offer valuable insight to listeners.
To be start the application process drop me an email at [email protected] and let me know why you think you'd be a great guest.
Interested in supporting the podcast?
A limited number of sponsorship opportunities are available for businesses looking to reach a salon, beauty, wellness and business-focused audience.
If you'd like to share your brand on the podcast, there are a variety of options which are affordable and reach a broad audience which is mainly based in the UK. We also have listeners in the US, Australia, Europe and Asia.
Ready to listen?
Ready to look at your business differently?
If something you've heard on the podcast has sparked an idea, challenged your thinking or highlighted an opportunity in your business, the next step is to explore how visibility, client journey and business clarity come together.
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