HeyJaredThe Real Beauty Industry
This podcast is for people in the beauty industry who care deeply about their work, their leadership, and the kind of industry they want to be part of.These are thoughtful conversations with people inside and outside the industry—founders, operators, creatives, and…
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117 | Stop Chasing Every New Salon Strategy: How to Actually Grow Your Profit (opens the original)
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Salon owners are constantly being told to try the next strategy, system, trend, or “secret” to grow their business, but what if the real problem is a lack of clarity about what your salon actually needs? In this episode, Ashley Toliver breaks down the financial and strategic decisions that directly impact salon profitability , from understanding your expenses and using your POS system effectively to identifying where your revenue is really coming from. She explains why salon owners need to under
116 | Salon Capacity: Why Empty Chairs May Be Holding Back Your Profitability & Growth (opens the original)
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What if the biggest opportunity in your salon isn’t making stylists work faster, but making better use of the capacity you already have? Ashley Toliver breaks down salon capacity utilization, staffing, and profitability, explaining why empty chairs can represent a significant growth opportunity. Learn how to shift your focus from stylist speed to overall capacity, recruiting, and the business factors that can have a greater impact on revenue and efficiency. #SalonBusiness #SalonProfitability #Sa
115 | Salon Industry Benchmarks Are Lying to You? The Truth About KPIs, Profitability & Growth (opens the original)
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Are industry benchmarks really the best way to measure your salon’s success? Ashley Toliver breaks down the myths behind salon industry standards and explains why your business capacity, financial data, and personalized KPIs matter more than blindly following industry averages. Learn how to evaluate profitability, understand your true revenue potential, and use data and AI to make smarter salon business decisions. #SalonBusiness #SalonManagement #SalonKPIs #SalonProfitability #SalonIndustry #Sal
114 | How to Build a Business That Runs Without You Doing Everything | Ashley Toliver (opens the original)
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What if your business could grow without requiring more and more of your time? In this episode, Ashley breaks down how to build a more focused, efficient, and sustainable business by identifying what truly matters, and eliminating everything that doesn’t. Ashley shares practical strategies for auditing how you spend your time, getting clear on your business vision and targets, and identifying the three activities that have the greatest impact on your growth. She also explains how to recognize ta
113 | Esthetician turned Executive MBA gives her take on People, Management and Salon Business Kelsi & Ashley | (opens the original)
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What really makes a business thrive? It’s not just great products, services, or sales—it’s people, values, and the way you lead. In this episode, Kelsi shares insights from her journey across different industries and dives into what it really takes to build and lead a successful small business, especially in the beauty industry. She explores how understanding people, defining your core values, hiring strategically, and leading with intention can completely transform the way you run your business
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