Young Nails Biz Talk
422 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★★ - 119 ratingsWelcome to Young Nails Audio, hosted by Habib Salo, CEO of Young Nails Inc., the premier manufacturer of professional nail care products. On this podcast, you will find business building concepts, ideas, and strategies focused mainly on the beauty industry, taken from The Biz Talk Series on our YouTube channel, as well as other original content specific for Young Nails Audio. We hope you enjoy and thank you for listening!
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EP 364 The WORST Way to Start Your Nail Career
April 03, 2023 20:51 - 16 minutes - 15.6 MBA lot of the time we give advice about how you should start your career, but today we talk about what you SHOULDN'T do when you're starting your nail journey.
EP 363 Is Speed Important in Nail Services?
March 27, 2023 21:36 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBShould you aim to be a fast nail tech? Will you make more money if you do 5 hour sets versus 1 hour sets? Today Habib and Tracey talk about time management in the salon and what nail techs should prioritize in order to give their clients the best nail service.
EP 362 What's Best For Your Natural Nails?
March 20, 2023 19:00 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBCan you have healthy natural nails if you always have enhancements? Do enhancements increase the health of your natural nails? Today Habib and Tracey debunk some of the most common myths about nail health and list some of the ways that you can improve your nail health.
EP 361 Boost Your Business with the Power of AI: Discover the Game-Changing Benefits
March 06, 2023 22:58 - 20 minutes - 19 MBHow can you use Artificial Intelligence to maximize efficiency in your nail business? Today Habib and Tracey discuss some of the latest AI technologies and some of the ways that they can help you optimize your business.
EP 360 What Every Nail Tech Should Focus On
February 20, 2023 19:19 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBIn today's episode of the Biz Talk, Habib and Greg talk about the number one thing that ALL nail technicians need to be focusing on.
EP 359 The TRUTH About Electric Filing
February 13, 2023 19:34 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBIs electric filing safe to do in the salon? Habib and Greg discuss the truth about e-files, how they have changed the nail industry, and well as the benefits and potential risks of using them.
EP 358 Q&A #11
February 06, 2023 20:09 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBHow do you get honest feedback as a nail tech? What should you do before you go to nail school? Habib and Tracey answer these questions and more in today's Q&A session!
EP 357 YN Twitch Channel Explained
January 30, 2023 18:53 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBDid you know that Young Nails streams live 3 days a week on Twitch? Today Habib and Tracey explain everything you need to know about Twitch, including how follow, interact, and redeem prizes!
EP 355 Should You Do Nails For FREE?
January 24, 2023 22:23 - 15 minutes - 28.6 MBIf you're a new nail tech should you consider offering nail sets for free? In today's Biz Talk Habib and Tracey discuss whether or not you should offer free nails to practice new nail skills.
EP 354 5 Myths About Acrylic Nails
January 16, 2023 18:15 - 14 minutes - 20.8 MBAre acrylic nails supposed to be thicker than hard gel nails? Should acrylic be priced differently than hard gel? Today Habib and Tracey tackle some of the myths about acrylic and tell you whether they are true or false.
EP 353 Avoid These Types of People in Business
January 09, 2023 16:15 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBToday Habib and Tracey discuss some of the people you should avoid doing business with including toxic personalities, con artists, and more.
EP 352 3 Why Do Nail Techs Fail
January 03, 2023 16:25 - 17 minutes - 24.2 MBIn Today's Biz Talk, Habib and Tracey some of the difficulties that nail techs may run into that can lead to failure. Have you experienced any of these? What did you do? Let us know below.
EP 351 3 Ways to Improve Your Nail Business without Spending a Penny
December 27, 2022 18:19 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBToday Habib and Tracey discuss 3 free ways for you to make your nail business better.
EP 350 How Temperature Affects Nail Products
December 19, 2022 22:05 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBDo you notice your nail services take longer in the winter? Today Habib and Tracey explain how the consistency of gel and acrylic change when they’re hot or cold and what you can do to keep your products at the ideal temperature.
EP 349 How To Prevent Holiday Nail Salon Burnout
December 05, 2022 20:39 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBToday we are revisiting this Biz Talk about how to prevent holiday burnout in the salon. Tracey and Habib offer advice about what to expect and tips to keep yourself sane during the busiest time of the year! What is your top piece of advice for nail techs during the holiday season? Let us know in the comments below!
EP 348 3 Beginner Friendly Nail Designs for the Holidays
October 31, 2022 17:58 - 15 minutes - 21.5 MBToday Habib and Tracey are going to give you 3 design ideas that are super simple to execute, but will definitely take your holiday nails to the next level.
EP 347 3 Career Tips for Beginner Nail Techs
October 24, 2022 18:27 - 18 minutes - 25.4 MBIf you are a new nail tech working in the industry, this video is for you! Habib and Tracey give the top three tips for nail techs to have a successful career.
EP 346 Should You Do Fills Over Another Nail Tech's Work?
October 17, 2022 15:31 - 14 minutes - 20.2 MBIs it okay to do a fill on a new client or should you remove everything and start fresh? Today Habib and Tracey discuss the possible complications that can happen when working on top of someone else's work and what to look out for when assessing a client's current set of nails.
EP 345 What is the OWC?
October 10, 2022 00:31 - 16 minutes - 23.5 MBOn today’s episode of the Biz Talk, Habib and Tracey talk about the OWC (One Week Course) at YN headquarters in Anaheim CA. They explain how the course is designed to help both beginners and pros to achieve salon success.
EP 344 Fall Nail Trends 2022
October 02, 2022 12:00 - 17 minutes - 23.6 MBToday on the Biz Talk, Habib and Tracey discuss the nail trends they see coming this Fall in terms of color, shape, designs, and more!
EP 343 The Truth About Nail Speed
September 29, 2022 19:07 - 19 minutes - 26.7 MBIs it true that you need to do 30 minute nail sets in order to make a high salary? Today Habib and Tracey discuss the balance between speed and price that determine salon success.
EP 342 Biz Talk Q&A #9 | Common Nail Questions Answered!
September 20, 2022 15:16 - 18 minutes - 26.2 MBIn Today's Biz Talk, Habib and Tracey tackle your burning questions with another Q & A round. Did these answers help you? Do you have any others? Leave your questions in the comments below.
EP 341 Should Your Nail Style MATCH Your Lifestyle?
September 12, 2022 15:14 - 14 minutes - 33 MBIn Today's Biz Talk, Habib and Tracey discuss different types of nails what when you should and shouldn't wear them. What is you favorite style of nails? Comment below!
EP 340 Are Your Salon Prices Keeping Up with Inflation?
September 08, 2022 22:05 - 18 minutes - 42.8 MBIn Today's Biz Talk, Habib and Tracey discuss inflation and what you need to do in your salon to keep up with rising costs. Whether you are fresh out of school or have been in the industry for years, this topic is for you!
EP 339 DO NOT DO THIS IN YOUR NAIL SALON BUSINESS
August 29, 2022 21:09 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBToday's Biz Talk episode is throwback rewind, but we feel that its super relevant today. To be successful in your nail business you need to know what not to do in your salon, this is as important as what you should be doing. We hope this helps you in your salon success!
EP 338 Essential Nail Tools You NEED!
August 22, 2022 23:06 - 17 minutes - 41.7 MBIn Today's episode of the Biz Talk, Habib and Tracey discuss what they think are the essential tools you need. Do you agree? Is there anything they left out? Let us know in the comments below!
EP 337 How to Transition from Tips to Sculpts
August 15, 2022 20:41 - 17 minutes - 40.2 MBIn Today's Biz Talk, Habib and Tracey discuss how to transition from using tips to using forms to sculpt your nails. They talked about how Tracey did it, how you can, and how Tracey helped Katie.
EP 336 Nail Tips vs Sculpts
August 08, 2022 15:32 - 15 minutes - 36.1 MBIn Today's Biz Talk, Habib and Tracey talk all things tips vs sculpts. Is one right and one wrong? What are the benefits of each? Make sure to let us know what you use and why! Also, featuring a special guest! Did you spot him?
EP 335 Booth Rent, Commission or Work From Home? | Which is Right For You?
August 03, 2022 23:41 - 14 minutes - 27.4 MBIn Today's Biz Talk, Habib and Tracey discuss different options where to work when starting in the nail industry; work from home, commission or booth renting. Get your pencils ready, take some notes and let us know below which works best for you!
EP 334 Horror Stories in Nail Business!
July 29, 2022 22:47 - 24 minutes - 56.6 MBToday's Biz Talk we're going to talk about some horror stories and difficult times in nail business, to help you get through those tough times. Just know you're not in this alone and it's normal!
EP 333 - REWIND - MODERN NAIL ARTIST SUCCESS STORY - KAREN
July 18, 2022 20:09 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBToday's Biz Talk is a special one, we want to rewind to 2018, to hear more about our Head of Education Karen's story of how she became interested in nails, and her success story! Enjoy this Biz Talk Rewind!
EP 332 2 Key Essentials for Stress Management in the Nail Industry
July 11, 2022 17:57 - 17 minutes - 24.6 MBAre you feeling stressed out because your clients are not respecting your salon policies? Today Habib and Tracey talk about two key ways for you to avoid overwhelming work situations.
EP 331 Are Nails Recession-Proof?
July 05, 2022 15:20 - 13 minutes - 18.5 MBIf you’re worried about inflation affecting your nail business, this podcast is for you. Today Habib and Tracey are going to discuss typical consumer behavior during an economic recession and what changes you might expect to see in the salon.
EP 330 Should You Go From Nail Enthusiast to Nail Pro?
June 26, 2022 12:00 - 16 minutes - 22.5 MBHave you considered turning your passion for nails into a full-time career? Today Habib and Tracey talk about some considerations you might want to make before transitioning from a hobbyist to a professional.
EP 329 What Nail Services Should You Offer?
June 19, 2022 12:00 - 16 minutes - 22.2 MBWhich nail services need to be on your salon service menu? This can be a difficult question to answer, especially if you are just out of nail school. Today Habib and Tracey discuss the steps you should take to build your service menu, and eventually expand it over time.
EP 328 The Social Media Playbook | 5 Steps to a Better Business Profile
June 08, 2022 18:11 - 14 minutes - 20.2 MBToday Habib and Tracey explain the steps you need to take to transform your social media page into a comprehensive portfolio of your work and expertise in the nail insdustry.
EP 327 3 Ways to Get More Clients
June 02, 2022 19:45 - 12 minutes - 16.8 MBWhat marketing techniques can you use to attract more clients to your salon quickly? Today Habib and Tracey discuss three methods (plus a bonus) that you can use to build your clientele.
EP 326 Free & Easy Marketing Technique on Instagram
May 26, 2022 17:45 - 14 minutes - 20.2 MBIf you would like to build your clientele, this social media tip will help you reach more people who live in your area. Habib walks you through how to do location marketing that is effective, fast, and 100% free on Instagram.
EP 325 How to Change Nail Salons
May 11, 2022 19:34 - 15 minutes - 20.8 MBIs it time to make the switch? Today Habib and Tracey talk about when and how to change the nail salon where you work.
EP 324 5 Salon Timesaving Tips
May 04, 2022 12:00 - 15 minutes - 21.8 MBHow can you save time in the nail salon? Today Habib and Tracey discuss five easy changes you can make to your salon business that will help you shorten your services and ultimately make more money.
EP 323 What You Need to Start in a Salon
April 27, 2022 19:49 - 11 minutes - 15.4 MBWhich nail products do you actually need when you start your nail business? Today Tracey gives you her tips for which products you should invest in at the start of your career, and which ones can wait until you’ve built a larger clientele
EP 322 30 Minute Nail Services
April 20, 2022 12:00 - 11 minutes - 16.7 MBAre 30 minute nail services really possible in the salon? Today Habib and Tracey discuss what types of services can run 30 minutes or less and how to incorporate those services into your booking schedule.
30 Minute Nail Services
April 20, 2022 12:00 - 11 minutes - 16.7 MBAre 30 minute nail services really possible in the salon? Today Habib and Tracey discuss what types of services can run 30 minutes or less and how to incorporate those services into your booking schedule.
EP 321 I Survived 1,000 Nails
April 13, 2022 12:00 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBToday Habib talks about his experience doing the 1,000 nail challenge, what his struggles were, and what he learned at the end of the day.
EP 320 Make $100,000 Doing Nails?
April 06, 2022 12:00 - 6 minutes - 6.13 MBYoung Nails manufactures the highest quality professional nail care products (acrylic, hard gel, gel polish, nail art, nail polish, nail accessories, nail files, etc) in the world. To learn the nail application in all of the forms - acrylic, gel, nail art, etc - watch our videos for extreme education. We offer nail education out of our Anaheim, CA facility. Contact us for details [email protected]
EP 319 How to Dump a Nail Client
March 31, 2022 12:00 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBHow are you supposed to tell a client that you don’t want to be their nail tech anymore? Today Habib and Tracey are going to discuss which type of client you should remove from your schedule and how to have that difficult conversation with them.
EP 318 Would You Rather: Nail Tech Edition
March 29, 2022 12:00 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBOn today’s episode, Habib and Tracey play a game of Would You Rather! Play along with us and let us know your answers to these questions in the comment section.
EP 317 The First Step to Doing Nails Is...
March 24, 2022 15:21 - 14 minutes - 13.8 MBHow do you get started on your nail career? Today Habib and Tracey talk about what to do if you’re curious about becoming a nail tech but don’t know where to begin.
EP 316 Are Perfect Nail Services Even Possible?
March 22, 2022 12:00 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBWhat does a “perfect” nail set look like? Today Habib and Tracey debate whether or not nails can be perfect and if it is necessary to even try and achieve perfection.
EP 315 Signs That You Are Overbooked
March 17, 2022 12:00 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBAre you feeling overwhelmed by your salon schedule lately? Today Habib and Tracey talk about the common reasons why nail techs push themselves too hard, and the various ways they can bring balance back into their work life.