Shop Talk a podcast for the beauty industry, hairstylists and hair-salon owners. By 124 Go

Shop Talk a podcast for the beauty industry, hairstylists and hair-salon owners. By 124 Go

Hosted by: Shop Talk

An educational podcast to help salon professionals succeed. Created by the founders of 124Go. A learning podcast for hairstylists, salon and spa owners, salon managers, cosmetology students, and spa professionals....

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Sustainable Luxury and Being a Standout Stylist | Ben Hudgins

Season #2 Episode #78

Benjamin Novak Hudgins is Founder and CEO of Novak Hair Studios. As a nationally-recognized hairstylist with over 18 years of industry experience, Hudgins uses his expertise to inspire Novak’s 90+ Luxury Solo Artists...
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TBT | Vision, Courage and Commitment | Charles Marcus

Season #2 Episode #77

Charles Marcus may have one of the most unique stories of anyone in the hair industry. After developing a severe stuttering disorder after a childhood trauma, he struggled for many years. It was a school counselor...
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Better Thinking, Better Choices, Better Leader | This VS That | Jaywilliamsco.com

Season #2 Episode #76

Jay Williams may be the most prolific thought leader in the salon industry. In this conversation, Jay schools John and Chris on how to better lead yourself and influence others in such our fast-shifting 2020...
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TBT - Breaking Down Walls | Teamwork | With Oscar Valencia

Season #2 Episode #76

https://statements-strong.teachable.com/p/compensation-strategies-workshop. Oscar Valencia founder of Breaking Down Your Walls entered the salon industry after an injury took him...
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Masters of Balayage | Ryan Weeden | @mastersofbalayage

Season #2 Episode #75

Ryan Weeden is the founder and CEO of Masters of Balayage and Balayageonline.com | In this conversation, Ryan shares with John Palmieri and Chris Sulimay how he went from hairstylist to founder of a globally known...
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TBT @Rubydivine & Sarai Speer @theplatinumgiraffe

Season #2 Episode #74

Double Trouble! What a privilege it was to have this conversation! Both Ruby and Sarai pull no punches and leave nothing on the table with John and Chris. These two sought after educators and Instagram influencers...
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Stephan Thompson talks | Salon Software | Social Unrest | And Keeping the Salon Industry Together

Season #2 Episode #73

Stephan Thompson is the Co-founder of Bizlink Salon Software. After their recent merger with STX, he is now the Business Development Manager for STX Salon Cloud.   In this compelling conversation, Stephan Dives into...
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TBT | Getting Started in Your Career | And What Cosmetology Students Want To Know

Season #2 Episode #72

Salon Owners and Managers, this is a conversation you do not want to miss!  Have you ever wondered, what is on the mind of a cosmetology student? What type of salon are they looking for, What are their fears, and What...
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Upping Your Game when the Rules Change | Jenn Planck

Season #2 Episode #71

Jen Planck and Upping your Game are two synonymous phrases. She is the owner of LUX LAB Salon/suites as well as a tribe member for TIGI and recently developed their global business program. In this episode Jen talks...
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TBT | Michael Cole, The salon experience in the digital age.

Season #2 Episode #71

Michael Cole, A conversation on creating a salon experience in the digital age. If this happens to be your first listen to this podcast, you are in for a treat! There is a lot we could say about Michael Cole: ¡ Father...
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Get Your Financial $h!t Together | With Money Coach @_Mistyjayne_

Season #2 Episode #68

Misty Jayne Harmon is a 17-year veteran salon professional. After realizing that she and her husband had no real financial plan for the future, they decided to make a change. And they did BIG-TIME and soon found...
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TBT | Is SEO Important | Jenn and Chris Yeager

Season #2 Episode #68

In this Episode Jenn and Chris Yeager share how optimizing their web presence has increased their new client traffic by 80%
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