Join Cyd and David in this episode as they host Coach Patricia Nowakowski, the successful owner of Opulent Beauty in Chicago. Coach Patricia shares her inspiring journey from being a commission stylist to a thriving salon entrepreneur. Discover how Destroy The Hairdresser's innovative coaching methods empowered her to become a confident and effective leader and transformed her business. Coach Patricia's remarkable experience led her to become a distinguished Coach for DTH and the head of the Salon Economics Department. Tune in to gain insights and learn firsthand how coaching with Destroy The Hairdresser can unlock your full potential as a salon professional.

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Say goodbye to the soul-sucking tasks of running your salon! Let robots handle the mundane stuff while you focus on what really matters - connecting with your clients. In this episode, Cyd and David reveal how embracing technology can streamline your business, giving you more time to unleash your creativity and spend quality time with loved ones. Tune in to this episode to learn more about the power of automation. 

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At Destroy The Hairdresser we are always teaching about proactivity and reactivity. Because, understanding reactivity leads to transformation. The key is to understand our own reactive system to gain control and allow us to become more proactive in business, and in life. Listen to this episode to hear Cyd and David explain more about reactivity, proactivity and emotional intelligence.

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It’s a common belief amongst hairdressers that showing less income and paying less on your taxes is the ultimate win. However, while this practice can have immediate payoff in the short term, it limits your wealth and buying ability in the long run. Cyd and David dive more into why in this episode, tune in to hear their takes.

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When we tell ourselves that we work behind the chair for the passion of it and not for the money, it is a way of playing small. We are setting limitations on what we can achieve and earn. Yes, cutting hair is a craft, but at the end of the day, we are trained to offer a service in exchange for money. You have the ability to increase the value of your time and generate wealth for yourself even when you are doing something you love. Tune in to the episode to hear Cyd and David examine money beliefs in the hair industry.

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Hire someone who knows what the f*ck they’re doing! When it comes to running a salon, and really any business, hire the right people who have the answers.  That means lawyers, bookkeepers, and accountants. Salon owners find themselves guessing or holding themselves back because they don’t have the proper resources.  Cyd and David explain three things that all salon owners need 1. Therapist. 2. Accountant. 3. Lawyer. Tune in to this episode to hear more.

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The reality is there is no such thing as a men’s or women’s cut.  It is an outdated norm to have a gendered service menu, especially one where the men’s cut is a lower cost.  Shockingly, the solution is once again time-based pricing.  Creating a service menu where prices are based on time is a transparent and inclusive way of creating a service menu.  Now, for the hairdressers and clients who are arguing that men’s cuts take less time.  Do they? Or have we been conditioned to think that “men’s” cuts are fast services and should be priced lower? Tune in to this episode to hear Cyd and David explain more.

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Hairdressers are notorious for never taking breaks.  We feel the need to fill all moments of the day with something “productive”. Any half hour where we are not behind the chair, but doing something else, is what we have labeled as a “break”. Cyd and David reminisce of the good ol’ days of smoke breaks, where one can truly find peace. We’re joking…mostly.  Tune in to this episode to hear more about the salon industry, breaks, and Cyd and David working together in the early aughts.

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Ep.8 Is That a Hug or Are You Holding Me Hostage?

The emotional nature of being a hairdresser requires us to have boundaries that other industries don’t.  Hairdressers can be held hostage and manipulated by both their bosses and clients.  And let’s be honest, clients think they’re the boss.  Salon owners can feel trapped by their staff that refuse to change.  All of this emotional whiplash and hardship in the name of a haircut.

In this episode Cyd and David discuss the hypocrisy of non-competes and the importance of boundaries.  Tune in for another conversation about the ways the hair industry needs to change.  They won’t stop until it does.

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In this episode Cyd and David share their hot takes on hair shows, and how they used to be cool.  Now, they’re an excuse to blow off steam and party at an open bar with other hairdressers.  David shares his dreams about the future of hair shows, which sounds an awful lot like being accepted to Hogwarts.  Tune in to hear Cyd and David shoot the breeze in their matchy-matchy green outfits.

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