Episode 246: Shauna Anderson + MenSalon

This week on the podcast we chat with serial entrepreneur Shauna Anderson. This Century High School graduate grew up in a family of business owners and learned the value of hard work at a young age. Shauna has always been interested in business, leadership, and helping others navigate to their fullest potential. In 2014, this starter opened the Rochester-based business MenSalon, a full service spa and salon for men, with her parents Mechelle and Steve. Now, she’s striking out on her own with her mobile coffee business Papa’s Roast & Bakery. Don’t miss this conversation with Shauna today as we talk about running a business with family, building a team, navigating a global pandemic, and much more.

Links from today’s show:
MenSalon
Website: https://mensalonllc.com/
Facebook: @MenSalonLLC
Twitter: @MenSalonLLC
Instagram: mensalon_llc

Papa’s Roast and Bakery
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Papas-Roast-Bakery

Our sponsors:
CliftonLarsonAllen
Website: https://www.claconnect.com/

Help us keep Rochester Rising going through our fundraising campaign: https://www.4giving.com/donation/1B6D

Music Attribution: Like That by Ano Domini Beats is licensed through the YouTube Audio Library.

Episode Breakdown:
0:00 Start
4:45 Introduction to Shauna
7:46 Opening of her newest business Papa’s Roast & Bakery
10:23 Growing up in a family of entrepreneurs
14:40 About MenSalon
17:50 Building out a product line during a pandemic
19:37 Customer experience at MenSalon
22:15 Connecting with customers
27:01 Building out the coffee trailer for Papa’s Roast
30:45 Running a family owned business
35:43 Growing as a leader
38:27 Final questions
42:45 How to connect with the businesses
44:05 Conclusion
45:10 End

This week on the podcast we chat with serial entrepreneur Shauna Anderson. This Century High School graduate grew up in a family of business owners and learned the value of hard work at a young age. Shauna has always been interested in business, leadership, and helping others navigate to their fullest potential. In 2014, this starter opened the Rochester-based business MenSalon, a full service spa and salon for men, with her parents Mechelle and Steve. Now, she’s striking out on her own with her mobile coffee business Papa’s Roast & Bakery. Don’t miss this conversation with Shauna today as we talk about running a business with family, building a team, navigating a global pandemic, and much more.

Links from today’s show:

MenSalon

Website: https://mensalonllc.com/

Facebook: @MenSalonLLC

Twitter: @MenSalonLLC

Instagram: mensalon_llc

Papa’s Roast and Bakery

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Papas-Roast-Bakery

Our sponsors:

CliftonLarsonAllen

Website: https://www.claconnect.com/

Help us keep Rochester Rising going through our fundraising campaign: https://www.4giving.com/donation/1B6D

Music Attribution: Like That by Ano Domini Beats is licensed through the YouTube Audio Library.