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by Kati Whitledge
Welcome to the Beyond The Technique podcast with Kati Whitledge. We exist to support beauty & wellness pros and your growing team and business. We believe it's what you do beyond the technical aspects of your craft that will bring substantial success. We promise to bring you the most forward-thinking industry topics to help you consistently grow and develop yourself and your business.
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- 2 days ago28 min
710: The Book Every Salon Leader Needs, with Heather Bagby!
What if happiness wasn't just a personal goal—but a competitive business advantage? In this episode, Heather Bagby shares the powerful Head, Heart, and Hands framework from her new book, Beautiful and Balanced, revealing how emotional intelligence, strategic thinking, and consistent action can help salon leaders build stronger teams, develop grit, and create lasting success. If you're looking for the leadership book every salon owner should read, this conversation will challenge the way you think about growth, fulfillment, and building a business that thrives from the inside out. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/ZNPyqreCBoo GET MY BOOK! From First Date to Forever; How to Market Like A Matchmaker: https://joinmya.com/from-first-date-to-forever-book POWERED BY: JOIN mya! <span style= "font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; color: #4
- 6 days ago27 min
709: Get Up, Get Out, and Gain Experience
Are your stylists and service providers building their careers through real-world experiences—or just watching everyone else's on social media? In this episode, Kati challenges salon owners, leaders, hairstylists, and beauty professionals to get out from behind the screen, seek meaningful education, build powerful industry relationships, and place themselves in environments that fuel long-term growth. Discover why proximity to great people, inspiring salons, and transformational experiences will always outperform chasing trends and algorithms. If you're ready to reignite your passion, elevate your career, and create opportunities that social media alone can never provide, this episode is your invitation to get up, get out, and grow. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/DxR5jQzEYLQ GET MY BOOK! From First Date to Forever; How to Market Like A Matchmaker: https://joinmya.com/from-first-date-to-forever-book POWERED BY: JOIN mya! joinmya.com LET'S CONNECT! BTT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthetechnique MYA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/join_mya/ FOLLOW KATI WHITLEDGE <span lang="EN" style= "font-fam
- 1 weeks ago31 min
708: Heal the Industry, with Ashlee Vance
Discover how salon owner and mentor Ashley Vance is leading a movement to heal the beauty industry by addressing burnout, mindset, and the leadership challenges that keep salons from thriving. In this inspiring conversation, Ashley shares her journey from receptionist to multi-location salon owner, why integrity and direct communication are essential for healthy teams, and how salon leaders can create environments where people grow instead of simply surviving. If you're committed to building a stronger culture, developing emotionally resilient professionals, and helping shape a healthier future for our industry, this episode is one you won't want to miss. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/UXtWW2eaauc GET MY BOOK! From First Date to Forever; How to Market Like A Matchmaker: https://joinmya.com/from-first-date-to-forever-book POWERED BY: JOIN mya! joinmya.com <span style= "font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; c
- 1 weeks ago24 min
707: Stop Planning, Start Swimming
Today, your host Kati Whitledge encourages salon and spa owners to leap into the deep end, reminding leaders that building a dream business requires huge faith to face unpredictable unknowns. Drawing from a raw personal story of a failed collaboration and a lawsuit early in her career, Kati reveals how to navigate toxic professional relationships and double down on your determination to succeed. She breaks down why owners must stop overcomplicating operations and instead shift their core focus to nurturing client relationships and inspiring staff to buy into them as a leader. Tune in to learn how to humbly lean on your community during challenging seasons, take daily action, and leverage high-pressure moments to unlock your next level of success. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/tJSihQWs91U GET MY BOOK! From First Date to Forever; How to Market Like A Matchmaker: https://joinmya.com/from-first-date-to-forever-book POWERED BY: JOIN mya! joinmya.com LET'S CONNECT! BTT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthetechnique MYA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/join_mya/ <span lang="EN" style= "font-family: 'Calib
- 2 weeks ago30 min
706: Four Pillars to Becoming a Powerful Educator
For salon, spa, and beauty industry educators, great facilitation is about more than sharing information—it's about creating experiences that people remember and apply. In this episode, Kati sits down with industry educator and Redken facilitator Mandy McCullough to explore the four pillars of dynamic teaching: visual engagement, auditory engagement, physical engagement, and self-discovery. Whether you're leading team meetings, onboarding new hires, teaching classes, or presenting on stage, you'll learn practical strategies to transform passive learning into active experiences that improve retention, increase participation, and elevate your impact as a leader and educator. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/6b1YnV_dw_s GET MY BOOK! From First Date to Forever; How to Market Like A Matchmaker: https://joinmya.com/from-first-date-to-forever-book POWERED BY: JOIN mya! joinmya.com <span style= "font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip: none; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white
- 2 weeks ago1h 9m
705: I've Retired From Salon Ownership Part One
This episode is deeply personal. Kati Whitledge shares the unfiltered story behind her decision to retire from salon ownership after building, growing, rebuilding, and ultimately selling her award-winning salons. From navigating team walkouts, COVID, leadership challenges, and overwhelming stress to creating a successful succession plan and finding the right next owner, this episode is packed with hard-earned leadership lessons, practical insights, and hope for every salon owner wondering what comes next. Whether you're building your dream salon, facing a difficult season, or thinking about your own exit strategy someday, this is a conversation that will remind you that your greatest setbacks can become the foundation for your greatest legacy. Click here to fill out the survey! Connect with Mary Beth Berns: marybeth@salonspaconnection.com WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/X3itopK3Yt8 GET MY BOOK! From First Date to Forever; How to Market Like A Matchmaker: https://joinmya.com/from-first-date-to-forever-book POWERED BY: JOIN mya! joinmya.com LET'S CONNECT! BTT Instagram: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/beyondthe
- 3 weeks ago37 min
704: Pioneering QOAT with Industry Disrupter, Alfredo Lewis!
In this episode of Beyond the Technique, Alfredo Lewis shares his incredible journey from aspiring actor to celebrity hairstylist, educator, corporate executive, and founder of an innovative new hair color treatment designed to help preserve color and boost shine. Alfredo opens up about the mentors who shaped his career, the personal challenges he overcame, and the pivotal moments that reignited his passion for the beauty industry. Hairstylists and salon owners will walk away inspired by his story of resilience, innovation, and his vision for creating new revenue opportunities while empowering artists to have a greater stake in the future of the industry. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/u8pMi7r0GKU GET MY BOOK! From First Date to Forever; How to Market Like A Matchmaker: https://joinmya.com/from-first-date-to-forever-book POWERED BY: JOIN mya! joinmya.com FOLLOW ALFREDO LEWIS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alfredo_lewis/ LET'S CONNECT! BTT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthetechnique <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-
- 3 weeks ago24 min
703: Lessons I've Learned Having Over 140 Employees
Today, your host, Kati Whitledge shares the five biggest leadership lessons she learned after leading more than 140 employees over 16 years as a salon owner. From hiring the right people and protecting your culture to navigating team transitions with resilience and grace. If you've ever struggled with letting people go, taken employee departures personally, or questioned your strength as a leader, this conversation will give you practical perspective and renewed confidence to keep moving forward. Tune in to discover why your team can become your greatest teachers and how every leadership challenge can shape you into the owner your business needs. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/_0_cwcK5kRY GET MY BOOK! From First Date to Forever; How to Market Like A Matchmaker: https://joinmya.com/from-first-date-to-forever-book POWERED BY: JOIN mya! joinmya.com LET'S CONNECT! BTT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthetechnique MYA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/join_mya/ FOLLOW KATI WHITLEDGE Instagram:</
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Welcome to the Beyond The Technique podcast with Kati Whitledge. We exist to support beauty & wellness pros and your growing team and business. We believe it's what you do beyond the technical aspects of your craft that will bring substantial success. We promise to bring you the most forward-thinking industry topics to help you consistently grow and develop yourself and your business.
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