368 Is the Salon Industry Really All Doom and Gloom?

Spend any time in hairdressing groups on social media, and you could believe a successful salon business is almost impossible today. Rising costs, staffing problems and shrinking margins are real. But some of the salons I work with tell a very different story. These are profitable businesses with great teams, run by owners who have a life outside the salon. We just don't hear enough about them, and I think it's time we did.Today's episode will give you a fresh perspective on your own business, a clearer idea of what success means to you, and the foundations that help a salon hold firm when the economy slows.IN THIS EPISODE:Why the doom and gloom on social media only tells half the storyThe simple swap from "I have to" to "I get to" and how it changes the way you see your businessWhy your definition of success can look completely different from the salon down the roadEPISODE TIMESTAMPS[00:00] Introduction: is the salon industry really all doom and gloom?[01:23] A coaching client who is tired of the negativity in hairdressing[02:49] Acknowledging the challenges without letting them dominate your thinking[06:59] The successful salons you rarely hear about in our industry[08:35] The low-profile salon on the fourth floor of an industrial building[09:42] What does success actually mean for you and your salon?[11:27] Why Antony wants to share more salon success stories on the podcast[13:00] Warren Buffett, the tide going out, and building a business that lasts[14:32] The foundations that help a salon cope when times get tough[17:04] One simple question to ask about your business right now[19:17] Why success leaves clues, and where to get helpRESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:➡️ Zenoti – all-in-one salon management platform with AI-powered client communications and automation. GMSB listeners get 50% off their first three months – Find out moreGrow My Salon Business – free and paid resources to help you build a more profitable, sustainable salon – Find out more 👉 FOLLOW US!Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteRATINGS + REVIEWS🙏 Thanks so much for joining me this week. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show and help other people find my podcast.👉 Here's what you do:- On your phone, Click here  (Read steps below first)- Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews'- Tap on the empty purple stars and rate 5 stars- Click on ‘Write a Review’ I love to hear what’s been helpful and what you love about the podcast! Thank you for your support! 🙏Until next time!Antony