Young Nails Biz Talk
422 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 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 314 How Do I Know If My Nail Career Will Succeed?
March 15, 2022 15:37 - 18 minutes - 17 MBCan you guarantee a successful career in the nail industry? Today Habib and Tracey talk about how to come back from failure, going out of your comfort zone, and making changes that ultimately take your business to the next level.
EP 313 Thank you for 500k YouTube Subscribers!
March 10, 2022 13:00 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBWe are so grateful for each and every one of our Youtube Subscribers! In today’s video Habib and Tracey talk about how the Young Nails channel got to 500,000 followers and the journey of posting and experimenting with different types of content over the years.
EP 312 Reacting to Nails Posted on YN Discord
March 08, 2022 16:16 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBToday Habib and Tracey are going to check out nail photos posted on our YN Discord 2022 look book!
EP 312 Thank you for 500k YouTube Subscribers!
March 08, 2022 13:00 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBWe are so grateful for each and every one of our Youtube Subscribers! In today’s video Habib and Tracey talk about how the Young Nails channel got to 500,000 followers and the journey of posting and experimenting with different types of content over the years.
EP 311 Confessions of a Nail Tech 👀
March 03, 2022 13:00 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBOn today’s Biz Talk, Tracey reveals some of the most scandalous situations that have happened during her time in salon.
EP 310 How Long Should Your Client's Nails Last?
March 01, 2022 13:00 - 14 minutes - 13 MBWhat are the industry standards for how long a nail set should last? On today’s Biz Talk, Habib and Tracey talk about how frequently a client should have fills, rebalances, and full sets done by their nail tech.
EP 309 Nail Tech Career Paths
February 24, 2022 13:00 - 16 minutes - 15.6 MBDo you have to work in a nail salon or are there alternative paths you can take as a nail tech? Today Tracey talks about her experience in the nail industry and the various jobs she's had outside of working as a nail tech with a full clientele.
EP 308 Do You Need a Resume to Get a Job as a Nail Tech?
February 22, 2022 13:00 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBToday Habib and Tracey talk about whether or not you need a resume to get a job in a nail salon. They also talk about the common pitfalls of resumes and what information should be included in order to get the employer’s attention.
EP 307 Why Wont My Clients Come Back?
February 17, 2022 13:00Are you having a hard time establishing a full clientele? Today Habib and Tracey talk about some of the reasons why clients may decide to look for a new nail tech instead of booking their next appointment.
EP 306 Do You Need A Nail Mentor?
February 15, 2022 13:00 - 10 minutes - 9.99 MBOn today’s episode of the Biz Talk, Habib and Tracey are going to talk about modern day mentorships and how to make the most out of them.
EP 305 5 Things You Can Do (Besides Nails) That Will Make You a Better Nail Tech
February 10, 2022 13:00 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBIs there anything else you can do besides practicing nails that will help you take your career to the next level? Today Habib and Tracey are going to talk about five things that will help you save time and make more money.
EP 304 Help! My Nail Business is Slow
February 08, 2022 13:00 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBOn today's Biz Talk, Habib and Tracey will talk about normal seasonal slow downs in the nail industry and when you might need to consider changing your business strategy to attract more clientele.
EP 303 The Biggest Regret of My Nail Career
February 03, 2022 13:00 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBIn today’s episode Tracey is going to talk what she regrets most from her nail career and what she wishes she had done differently.
EP 302 Nail Salon No-Nos | Don't Do this in the Nail Salon!
February 02, 2022 13:00 - 21 minutes - 20.2 MBWhat are the unspoken rules of the nail salon? Today Habib and Tracey discuss the things that clients and nail techs should NOT be doing during a nail service.
EP 301 The Best Way to Practice Doing Nails
February 01, 2022 13:00 - 17 minutes - 16.6 MBIf you’re a beginner nail tech, what is the best way to learn how to do nails? Today Habib and Tracey discuss the OWC (One Week Course) and how they break down doing nails into steps that allow you to progress from picking up an acrylic pearl all the way to sculpting stiletto nails.
EP 300 How to Practice Doing Nails
January 27, 2022 13:00 - 17 minutes - 16.6 MBIf you’re a beginner nail tech, what is the best way to learn how to do nails? Today Habib and Tracey discuss the OWC (One Week Course) and how they break down doing nails into steps that allow you to progress from picking up an acrylic pearl all the way to sculpting stiletto nails.
EP 299 Which is Easier to Learn: Gel or Acrylic?
January 25, 2022 13:00 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBIf you're a beginner tech, you may be wondering which nail system is better to get your career started. Today Habib and Tracey talk about the differences between the two systems and why one might be easier than the other for some people.
EP 298 Testing Habib's Nail Knowledge
January 20, 2022 13:00 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBThis will be a fun one! Today Tracey is going to test Habib’s nail knowledge by asking him questions related to pricing, electric filing, synergy gel, and more!
EP 297 Should Nail Techs Be Using Payment Apps?
January 18, 2022 13:00 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBShould nail technicians accept payments on mobile apps such as Venmo, PayPal, CashApp, and Zelle? How will recent changes to these apps affect nail techs in terms of tax reporting?
EP 296 Common Mistakes That Will Cut Your Nail Career Short
January 13, 2022 13:00 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBToday Habib and Tracey talk about the physical and mental reasons that prevent nail techs from having a long lasting career.
EP 295 Biz Talk Q&A #8
January 11, 2022 13:00 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBIt’s time for another Q&A session! Today Habib and Tracey are going to answer questions about deposits, press-on nails, nail plate damage, and more!
EP 294 What is an NFT?
January 06, 2022 15:59 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBYou might be hearing more about cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, and NFTs lately. Today Habib and Tracey are going to talk about what an NFT is, and how it could become incorporated in the beauty industry very soon.
EP 293 Nail Tech Partnerships
January 04, 2022 13:00 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBIs it a good idea to enter into a partnership with another nail tech? Today Habib and Tracey talk about the common pitfalls of dual ownership in businesses.
EP 292 New Year's Resolutions for your Nail Business in 2022
December 30, 2021 18:37 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBWhat is the most important thing for you to change in your nail business next year? Pricing? Boundaries? Salon decor? Let us know in the comments below!
EP 291 Biz Talk Rewind | Why You Must Charge for Nail Art
December 28, 2021 13:00 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBToday we're revisiting an old episode of the Biz Talk where Habib and Tracey talk about the importance of charging for nail art, as well as the simplest way to do it.
EP 290 Nail Salon Tipping 101
December 23, 2021 13:00 - 20 minutes - 19 MBHave you ever been stumped on what correct tipping etiquette is in the nail salon? Today Habib and Tracey discuss their views on if you should be tipping, should you expect a tip and more!
EP 289 Predictions for Nail Trends in 2022
December 21, 2021 13:00 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBWhich nail designs, shapes, and art will be trending next year? Today Habib and Tracey discuss their predictions for the hottest nail trends in 2022, and which trends they think will go out of style.
EP 288 3 Things You Should Do After Getting Your Nail License
December 16, 2021 13:00 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBYou graduated nail school… now what? Today Habib and Tracey talk about the three most important steps for you to take once you’re a licensed nail tech.
EP 287 How to Build Your Tiktok
December 14, 2021 13:00 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBToday Habib talks about TikTok and how the platform has been evolving over time. He explains how you can use TikTok to market your salon business and ways to experiment with different types of content.
EP 286 How to Keep Your Sanity Through the Holiday Season
December 09, 2021 13:00 - 14 minutes - 13 MBAre you overwhelmed with the increase in bookings for holiday nails? Do you feel like your clients are not respecting your time or your policies? Today Habib and Tracey discuss how to set boundaries that will help minimize your stress during the holiday season while making as much money as possible.
EP 285 Should You Charge Per Hour or Per Nail Service?
December 07, 2021 17:19 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBIs it better to have a time based pricing structure or a service based pricing structure? Today Habib and Tracey discuss which of these options will allow you to make more money in the salon.
EP 284 How Do I Build My Nail Portfolio?
December 02, 2021 13:00 - 16 minutes - 15.6 MBOn today’s Biz Talk, Habib and Greg talk about the importance of having an online portfolio of your work. They discuss how to take instagram-worthy photos of your nails without any fancy equipment or editing.
EP 283 Should I Learn How to Electric File?
November 30, 2021 13:00 - 16 minutes - 15 MBHow important is e-filing for your nail salon success? Today Habib and Greg discuss all of the benefits that electric filing provides for your business and how you can learn to use it as effectively and safely as possible.
EP 282 What NOT to do in your Nail Salon Business
November 25, 2021 13:00 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBToday Habib and Greg discuss the common mistakes that they see beginner nail technicians make in their salon businesses.
EP 281 Am I Successful?
November 23, 2021 13:00 - 17 minutes - 16 MBIs success defined by earnings or creative freedom in the beauty industry? Today Habib and Tracey discuss the varying definitions of success for nail technicians as well as the most common causes of burnout.
EP 280 BLACK FRIDAY SALE | Deals & New Products
November 18, 2021 13:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBToday Habib and Tracey give you a ton of information about the upcoming Black Friday Sale including the discounts, bundle deals, mystery boxes, and new products!
EP 279 How Often Can I Change My Nail Salon Policies?
November 16, 2021 13:00 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBHow frequently can you update the policies for your nail business? Once a year? Once a month? Today Habib and Tracey talk about how to manage your policies without driving your clients nuts.
EP 278 Red Flags in the Nail Salon
November 11, 2021 13:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBOn today’s episode of the Biz Talk, Habib and Tracey talk about the most common red flags that nail techs may encounter with clients, nail salons, and salon owners.
EP 277 Common Mistakes with Top Coat Application
November 09, 2021 13:00 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBIs your top coat peeling, chipping, or cracking? Habib and Tracey are here to help you out with the most common mistakes nail techs make with top coats.
EP 276 You Can Make Nail Content Today!
November 02, 2021 12:00 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBToday Habib and Tracey talk about common misconceptions of what it takes to create video content. They talk about their experience with content creation and how they’ve learned to simplify the process and stop overthinking every little detail.
EP 275 Can You Build a Career on Gel Polish Alone?
October 28, 2021 12:00 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBDo you have to offer acrylic and hard gel services in order to have a successful nail career? Today Habib and Tracey discuss how nail techs are able to become highly specialized in a particular type of service, such as gel polish manicures.
EP 274 Dealing with Online Negativity
October 26, 2021 12:00 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBIf you’re on any social media platform, it's inevitable to see negative posts and comments at some point. Today Habib and Tracey talk about how to ignore those hurtful comments, especially if they are directed towards you, and how to avoid engaging with any of the the negativity yourself.
EP 273 Figuring Out Nail Tech Finances
October 21, 2021 12:00 - 18 minutes - 17.5 MBHow do you keep track of expenses and income for your nail business? Habib and Tracey talk about common pitfalls when it comes to managing finances and how you can keep better track of where your money is going.
EP 272 When Do I Need to Replace My Nail Tools?
October 19, 2021 12:00 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBHow often should you look into replacing UV/ LED Lights, E-Files, or nail Brushes? Today Habib talk about life expectancy for these implements as well as tips for how to maintain them.
EP 271 Nail Colors & Trends for Fall 2021
October 14, 2021 12:00 - 16 minutes - 15 MBOn today’s Biz Talk, Habib and Tracey talk about the latest Fall trends in terms of color, shape and design. They also discuss which products were used for the Savage X Fenty Vol. 3 fashion show nails.
EP 270 How to Deal with Last Minute Changes
October 12, 2021 12:00 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBWhat should you do when your client wants to add art to their set that you didn’t book enough time for? Or clients who downgrade their from hand-painted art to a simple solid colored set? Today Habib and Tracey are going to walk you through how to respond to clients when they change their mind at the last minute.
EP 269 Q&A #7 Wrong Answers Only
October 07, 2021 22:24 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBThis special Q&A session is going to include the WRONG answers to some of our most commonly asked questions such as: What are the steps to proper prep? How do I raise my prices? How much should I practice as a beginner? And more!
EP 268 How to Build Confidence as a Business Owner
October 05, 2021 12:00 - 17 minutes - 16.6 MBOn today’s episode of the Biz Talk Habib and Greg talk about how to build confidence in yourself when you’re starting your own business. They talk about the important steps you must take in order to set yourself up for success, even in the face of difficult obstacles.
EP 267 Everything You Need to Know About Curing Gel
September 30, 2021 12:00 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBWe get a lot of questions about UV/ LED curing when it comes to gel. Today Habib and Greg describe the differences between curing and freezing and discuss how long you need to cure both hard and soft gels.
EP 266 What is the Best Nail System: Acrylic Gel or Dip Powder?
September 28, 2021 12:00 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBWhich nail system is the best to use in the salon? Today Habib and Greg talk about the pros and cons of each of these nail services and discuss which of these is their favorite overall.