Hair B&B
17 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 43 ratingsRunning a hair & beauty business is no easy feat, especially since you're responsible for everything! I’m talking about managing client schedules, branding, marketing, social media, photography, and inventory! The list goes on!
Managing your own beauty business can be stressful. So let me help streamline this entrepreneur roller coaster you're on, and start feeling like the CEO that you are!
I'm Mirella Manelli. I'm a salon owner, podcaster, entrepreneur, and pro hair educator with over 20 years of experience. So you can say I know a thing or two about hair & business. I help hairstylists just like you simplify hair color, become confident in styling, and help guide you in achieving your business goals.
I'm sharing all my hair & beauty business hacks like how to become a successful hairstylist, social media tips, and marketing strategies, and guide you through the path to building a successful business!
Be ready to simplify everything and achieve your hair, beauty, and business goals.
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3 Must-Know Calculations to Revolutionize Your Salon Business
February 16, 2024 12:00 - 7 minutes - 5.37 MBYour salon is more than just a place to create stunning hair transformations. It's your business empire in the making. With these simple yet powerful calculations, you're not just cutting hair; you're cutting unnecessary costs and boosting your profits! So, go ahead, run those numbers, make those changes, Watch your salon business flourish. You're not just a stylist; you're a savvy business owner shaping your future. Remember, it's not just about the style you create on the outside; it's a...
I Survived a Salon Walkout - how I became the villain in my ex-employee's stories
January 10, 2024 03:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBIn this episode, I’m going to be talking about how I survived a salon walkout and some tips you can do to prepare for it, before and after it happens. Because it’s inevitable! As a salon owner battling the salon suite life, it makes it more difficult to own independent and team-based salons. So with that being said, it’s important to have a contingency plan and be proactive in handling potential walkouts. If you are a salon owner, aspiring salon owner, or even a hairstylist who is season...
How to Use Instagram Threads App - WITHOUT SHARING A SINGLE HAIR PICTURE!
July 10, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.46 MBIf you're not excited about Threads, Instagram's latest social media app, don't worry. I wasn't either. That is until I learned that you can actually use Threads to your business advantage, and you don't have to share a single hair picture! Truth is, you shouldn't be sharing the same Instagram content on Threads app and vice versa. What you should be doing is creating authentic content that pertains to your business but without the fluff that Instagram makes us curate. Especially if you ar...
$0 to $1Million in revenue as a hairstylist. Yes, it's possible! #hairstylist
May 17, 2023 20:00 - 13 minutes - 9.63 MBBecoming a successful hairstylist and hair educator isn't a straight line for everyone. My hairstylist path in the last two decades came in the form of hills and winding streets. Being successful in itself has its challenges, but even more so as a hairstylist. Because where do you start? Just know every hairstylist's path is different! Some become hair educators or brand executives, some make a career out of franchise hair salons, and some bring in over 200K a year working 3 days a week. W...
$0 to $1M in revenue as a hairstylist. Yes, it's possible! #hairstylist
May 17, 2023 20:00 - 13 minutes - 9.63 MBBecoming a successful hairstylist and hair educator isn't a straight line for everyone. My hairstylist path in the last two decades came in the form of hills and winding streets. Being successful in itself has its challenges, but even more so as a hairstylist. Because where do you start? Just know every hairstylist's path is different! Some become hair educators or brand executives, some make a career out of franchise hair salons, and some bring in over 200K a year working 3 days a week. W...
Is the hair industry recession proof? 5 WAYS TO PREPARE FOR THE RECESSION AS A HAIRSTYLIST
July 28, 2022 23:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBIn today's episode, I will be talking about the recession and how it will affect your beauty biz, plus 5 tips on how you can still keep your hair business running during an economic slowdown. You may have noticed a little shift in your business that people are spending less on their hair or stretching out their next appointment. If you haven’t noticed that happening yet, consider yourself lucky that you have more time to prepare! Or maybe you have created a stable enough clientele that you...
Overnight Success and How to Achieve it!
June 18, 2022 01:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBThis episode is all about the overnight success I achieved in the hair industry. Just kidding! There is no such thing. There is hard work and a lot of years that goes into success. I'm sharing my journey in the hair industry and how it got me where I am today being an educator, YouTuber, Podcaster, and salon owner! Want to learn more? Join me in Beyond the Chair Mastermind and learn how you can do it too! Get motivated by reading The Compound Effect For more education visit my website h...
How to Price Hair Extensions as a Hairstylist [TIPS ON COST AND HOW TO SCHEDULE FOR PROFIT]
March 30, 2022 19:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBI'm breaking down the cost of hair extensions. Everything from the hair itself, all the way down to the service. So that way it can help bring some clarity on what you should be charging as a hairstylist working behind the chair. So if you're new to hair extensions, or maybe just started dabbling in hair extensions, and you're still a little confused about exactly what you should be charging, you're going to love this episode! This episode was previously recorded on YouTube. To purchase ...
How to level up your money game [5 EASY WAYS TO INVEST YOUR MONEY]
January 05, 2022 04:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBMake money while you sleep? YES, PLEASE! I thought this episode was a great one to start 2022 off because so many of us are setting goals for the new year and I want to help you level up! Now I know what some of you may be thinking, Mirella, I don't really have a lot of money to invest with. And the truth is you don't need a lot to get started! Everything that I'm going to share with you today are really easy tips and some of them you can even get started with just as little as $1 to $5 do...
How failure can make your business stronger- [3 WAYS FAILURE MAKES YOU A BETTER BUSINESS OWNER]
December 20, 2021 01:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBWhat is the F word that everybody hates but it’s something everybody needs in order to know when you're winning? Its Failure. Let’s talk about it… The reality is, nobody wants to fail, especially when it comes to your beauty biz. That’s because failing can result in losing money, and lots of it. Many of us take a high risk in getting our business off the ground, and I want to help you recognize the failures in business and recognize how it can actually make your business stronger. So in t...
The cost of doing business - [THINGS THEY DON'T TEACH YOU IN BEAUTY SCHOOL]
December 04, 2021 23:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBListen in as I break down the cost of doing business and overall things they don’t teach you in beauty school, which is the business side of things. By the end of this episode, you will learn that hairstylists do not keep 100% of the service price. As a matter of fact, the amount of profit you may be taking home may surprise you, at least after I did my research, I was surprised at how little most of us take home! If you are in the "charge your worth club", then you are really going to love...
5 Ways to Grow Your Clientele While in Beauty School
October 13, 2021 23:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBThis one is for all my beauty school babes and guys and this episode is inspired by an email I received a while back by one of my subscribers, Abigail, who is in school but wanted to know how to grow your clientele while you are still in beauty school. If you are in beauty school right now, or you are just starting out in this industry, or maybe you need to kick start your business again because of 2020 or 2021, listen to this episode By doing all of the tips I'm sharing, you are prepari...
5 Mistakes you're making with your social media bio
July 01, 2021 18:00 - 11 minutes - 7.62 MBIn this episode, I’m going to dive a little bit deeper into marketing. I’m talkin’ about your bio for Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, or even your website, and the 5 mistakes you're making when writing them. Your bio is one of the most misused tools out there, and I’m going to share with you some mistakes people make. Heck! I’ve made them myself and sometimes I need to check up on my own bio to make sure I’m giving the right message when you come to my feed. **Update! You can now access the...
Marketing 101 for Hairstylists - [5 SIMPLE TIPS TO MARKET YOUR BEAUTY BIZ]
April 23, 2021 08:00 - 14 minutes - 9.81 MBIn my last episode, I talked about 5 easy ways to elevate your beauty biz but in this episode, I’m going to dive into one of the topics I covered: marketing! So what is marketing anyway? Marketing your small beauty business is all about getting the word out, and with some smart salon marketing business strategies, you can turn the process into something that just naturally happens and something that doesn’t cut into the day-to-day of your salon. Not to mention that the strategies I’m going ...
Elevate Your Business (5 THINGS YOU CAN DO RIGHT NOW)
March 01, 2021 14:00 - 16 minutes - 11.7 MB5 things you can do right now to elevate your hair and beauty business. 👇🏼 If you are just starting your hair & beauty business or maybe you feel stagnant, you are going to want to listen! It’s essential to know how to attract and keep customers if you want your business to keep growing. In today's episode, I’m going to be talking about the 5 things you can do right now to elevate your hair, beauty & business. I hope you find my podcast helpful! I have lots of FREE education on my webs...
Elevate Your Business [5 THINGS YOU CAN DO RIGHT NOW]
March 01, 2021 14:00 - 16 minutes - 11.7 MB5 things you can do right now to elevate your hair and beauty business. 👇🏼 If you are just starting your hair & beauty business or maybe you feel stagnant, you are going to want to listen! It’s essential to know how to attract and keep customers if you want your business to keep growing. In today's episode, I’m going to be talking about the 5 things you can do right now to elevate your hair & beauty business. I hope you find my podcast helpful! I have lots of FREE education on my websi...
Welcome to HairB&B ~ A podcast about hair, beauty and business.
February 09, 2021 23:00 - 2 minutes - 1.57 MBWelcome to HairB&B A podcast about hair, beauty and business. Running a hair and beauty business is no easy feat, especially since you're responsible for every task! I’m talking about managing client schedules, branding, marketing, social media, photographer, color inventory, and I haven't even mentioned building and maintaining a clientele, let alone making sure your bills are paid on time AND you're making a profit! Managing your own beauty business can be stressful! So let me help strea...