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 215 Should You Offer Mobile Nail Services?
March 09, 2021 13:00 - 17 minutes - 16 MBToday Habib and Tracey talk about important aspects to consider before transitioning into a mobile nail business including pricing, travel, and supplies.
EP 214 Hard Gel vs Soft Gel
March 04, 2021 13:00 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBToday Habib and Tracey discuss the differences between hard gel and soft gel in terms of which can be soaked off, which can be used to build enhancements, and how they compare to other services in the salon.
EP 213 How to Become a Nail Influencer
March 02, 2021 13:00 - 23 minutes - 22 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 212 Is Client Pressure Real?
February 25, 2021 16:34 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBToday Habib and Tracey talk about client pressure in the salon. What should a nail tech do if a client requests nail art that she is uncomfortable with doing? How should a nail tech handle a client who does not respect the policies she has in place?
EP 211 Would You Take Back a Client You've Had a Bad Experience With?
February 23, 2021 13:00 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBToday Habib and Tracey discuss whether you should take back a client after having a bad experience with them. Which situations are reparable and which are not likely to work out the second time around?
EP 210 Is the Salon Owner Responsible for the Quality of All Nail Services?
February 18, 2021 13:00 - 16 minutes - 15 MBIf a client is unhappy with their nails, should they take the issue up to the salon owner? How much responsibility does an owner have for the quality of the nails done in her salon? Habib and Tracey discuss when the salon owner should step in for disputes between a client and a nail tech and when it is up to the nail tech to resolve the issue on their own.
EP 209 Why Do Some Nails Change Color?
February 16, 2021 13:00 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBToday Habib and Tracey talk about nail discoloration. Why does it happen? Is it the product or the client’s lifestyle that causes nails to change color?
EP 208 Should You Specialize Your Nail Services?
February 11, 2021 13:00 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBToday Habib and Tracey discuss whether or not it’s beneficial to stick to one particular type of nail service. For example, should a nail tech only do acrylic nails, or should they also offer gel and dip powder services? What circumstances allow a nail technician to be successful with this business strategy and how should it be communicated to their clients?
EP 207 How to Deal with Picky Clients
February 09, 2021 13:00 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBOn today’s Biz Talk, Habib and Tracey talk about those super picky clients who are never fully satisfied with their nails. Tracey recounts her experience with picky clients, how she communicated with them, and when it’s probably for the best to not do their nails anymore.
EP 206 How to Grow Your Nail Salon Business in 2021
February 04, 2021 13:00 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBOn today’s Biz Talk, Habib speaks with Sabir Semerkant, CEO & Founder of Growth By Sabir about how nail salon businesses can grow in 2021. They discuss practical ways that businesses can reach larger audiences, build a brand, and create exciting incentives that bring more customers through the door.
EP 205 Walk-Ins vs Appointment Only
February 02, 2021 13:00 - 15 minutes - 14.8 MBOn today’s Biz Talk, Habib and Tracey talk about walk-in salons versus appointment only salons. Which is the better business model? How should you communicate with your potential clients if they don’t know whether or not they need an appointment?
EP 204 What's the Best Strategy to Practice Your Nail Skills?
January 28, 2021 13:00 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBWhether you’re new to doing nails or trying a technique outside of your comfort zone, practice is essential to perfecting your skills. Today Habib and Tracey talk about the best way to strategize your practice in order to have salon success.
EP 203 The Basics of Nail Product Inventory
January 26, 2021 13:00 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBToday Habib and Tracey discuss the importance of keeping an organized product inventory. Tracey talks about her method for organizing products when she worked in salon and how she was able to ensure she always had enough in stock.
EP 202 How to Have a Work-Life Balance As a Nail Tech
January 21, 2021 13:00 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBToday Habib and Tracey talk about how they’ve found a work-life balance in their daily lives. The talk about the key to finding a balance that works for you, setting healthy boundaries, and communicating these boundaries to your clients.
EP 201 What Nail Trends Are Coming in 2021?
January 19, 2021 13:00 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBWhat do you think will become the next hottest nail trend? Today Habib and Tracey look at the Pantone colors of the year and make predictions about nail length, shapes, styles and art in 2021.
EP 200 Does "Follow for a Follow" Work?
January 14, 2021 13:00 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBHave you ever tried the “follow for a follow” strategy to increase your follower count? Today Habib and Tracey discuss their thoughts on this approach and offer their suggestions on how to grow your social media accounts.
EP 199 Tips vs Forms
January 12, 2021 13:00 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBToday Habib and Tracey debate which is better- full cover tips or sculpted nails? They discuss the pros and cons of each including which holds a stronger bond to the natural nail, which is easier for maintenance, and which has superior longevity. Tracey also describes how she transitioned her services to nail forms after 6 years of using strictly tips.
EP 198 The Truth About "Gel" Tips
January 07, 2021 13:00 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBOn today’s Biz Talk, Habib and Tracey address the very popular question regarding whether new YN Full Cover Tips are made of plastic or gel. They discuss the chemical composition of tips throughout the market and whether they can possibly be made of “gel” as defined by the nail industry.
EP 197 How to Deal with Negative Reviews
January 05, 2021 13:00 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBHas your nail business ever received a bad review? Today Habib and Tracey talk about the different types of negative reviews and how to respond to the customer in order to resolve the issue.
EP 196 New Year's Resolutions for Nail Techs
December 31, 2020 13:00 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBHappy New Year! On today's Biz Talk, Habib and Tracey talk about the best resolutions that nail techs can implement in 2021.
EP 195 A Nail Tech's Worst Nightmare
December 29, 2020 13:00 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBHow do you handle a situation where your client says she hates her nails at the end of their service? Today Habib and Tracey talk about how to prevent this situation from happening in the first place and how to communicate with your client if this does happen.
EP 194 How to Encourage Clients to Try New Nail Art
December 24, 2020 13:00 - 15 minutes - 14.8 MBDo you have a client who always wants the same exact set of nails? Today Habib and Tracey are going to talk about a couple ways you can try to convince your clients to branch out into new kinds of nail art.
EP 193 How Has Covid Affected My Nail Business?
December 22, 2020 13:00 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBToday Habib speaks with YN mentor Melissa DeLaCruz about how the CA covid shutdowns have affected her nail business. She discusses how her clientele has changed, new salon protocols, and advice for nail techs who are having a similar experience.
EP 192 How Did Young Nails Start?
December 17, 2020 13:00 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBToday Greg and Habib talk about how Young Nails started, where the name came from, and many of the challenges they faced to build the business from the ground up.
EP 191 Why You Should Make Educational Content
December 15, 2020 13:00 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBOn today’s Biz Talk, Habib and Greg discuss the importance of using education as a tool for content creation on social media.
EP 190 How to Become a Full-Time Nail Tech
December 10, 2020 13:00 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBHow do you transition from being a part-time nail tech into a full-time nail tech? Today Habib and Tracey talk about the challenges that may come up while you transition to having a full clientele.
EP 189 Should You Create Custom Press-On Nail Tips?
December 08, 2020 13:00 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBIs the press-on nail trend worth it? Today Habib and Tracey talk about using the new YN Full Cover Nail Tips to create custom sets that you can retail to your clients.
EP 188 My Client Cheated on Me
December 03, 2020 13:00 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBHave you ever had a client leave you for a different nail tech? Today Habib and Tracey talk about what to do when this happens, how to deal with it, and how you can learn from your mistakes and retain more clients in the future.
EP 187 Debunking Common Nail Myths
December 01, 2020 13:00 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBIs it true that gel is better for the natural nail than acrylic? Do nails need to breathe? Will your clients leave if you raise your prices? Today Habib and Tracey are going to discuss some of the most common nail myths- and let you know whether they’re true or not.
EP 186 How to Deal with Distractions in the Salon
November 26, 2020 13:00 - 16 minutes - 15.6 MBHave you ever had a challenging nail service due to distractions in the salon? Today Habib and Tracey discuss many of the potential distractions (phones, boyfriends, food) and how to successfully communicate your policies with your client in a clear and respectful way.
EP 185 Should You Offer Discounts?
November 24, 2020 13:00 - 17 minutes - 16 MBAs a nail tech should you offer discounts, promotions, or loyalty programs? If so, what is the appropriate time to run a special sale? Today Habib and Tracey give their take on when and how nail pros should offer deals for their clients.
EP 184 Make My Nails FAMOUS
November 19, 2020 16:35 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBOn today’s episode Habib and Tracey talk about how to get more exposure for your nail business on social media. They discuss how to use Gary Vaynerchuk’s $1.80 Strategy and location marketing to grow not only your Instagram following, but your clientele as well.
EP 183 Price Competition in the Same Salon
November 12, 2020 13:00 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBToday Habib and Tracey are going to talk about price competition between both nail techs and salons. They talk about pricing your services according your local market, undercutting, and perceived value based on price.
EP 182 Reality Checking My Nail Clients
November 10, 2020 13:00 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBOn today’s Biz Talk, Habib and Tracey are talking about expectations versus reality in the nail salon. Sometimes it's better to be honest with your clients about which services you can actually provide them rather than trying to give them whatever they want- and failing.
EP 181 Overcoming Adversity with Will Truong
November 05, 2020 13:00 - 35 minutes - 33 MBToday’s Biz Talk features special guest Will Truong, who shares his inspirational story of overcoming adversity. Will Truong was able to battle not only poverty, abuse, and prejudice, but also the possibility of permanent paralysis. He continues to inspire others to not give in to overwhelming circumstances but channel their inner pride, courage, and strength to overcome any obstacle.
EP 180 Taboo Topics in the Nail Salon
November 03, 2020 13:00 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBThere are some topics of conversation that are better to avoid in the nail salon. Today Habib and Tracey discuss what topics are best to steer clear of and how to defuse a conversation if it begins to get uncomfortable.
EP 179 Biz Talk Q&A #4
October 29, 2020 12:00 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBIt’s time for another Q&A session with Habib and Tracey! Today they cover cancellation policies, ski slope nails, best chairs for nail techs, and more!
EP 178 How to Survive Holiday Nail Season
October 27, 2020 15:57 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBHoliday nail season is officially here! Today Habib and Tracey talk about how nail techs can prepare for the season and what they should expect.
EP 177 Should You Expect Your Client to Leave a Tip?
October 22, 2020 12:00 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBOn today’s episode of the Biz Talk, Habib and Tracey discuss whether or not nail techs should expect their clients to leave a tip at the end of their nail service.
EP 176 Commission vs Booth Renting
October 20, 2020 12:00 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBToday Habib and Tracey compare the benefits of having a commission versus a booth renting nail business. They consider the pros and cons of each, including which makes more money, is less stressful, has more control, and more.
EP 175 Are You Making Money Doing Nails?
October 15, 2020 12:00 - 17 minutes - 16 MBToday Habib and Tracey talk about how to calculate your actual take-home profit from your nail business. They walk you through how to calculate your cost per service to get your gross margin, then determine your expenses to reveal your net profit margin. They also explain the two important changes you’ll have to make in order to achieve your desired income.
EP 174 What to Look for in a Nail Tech
October 13, 2020 12:00 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBOn today’s Biz Talk, Habib and Tracey discuss how consumers can find exceptional local nail techs. They go into detail about what to look for and what to avoid when choosing your next nail tech.
EP 173 Nail Techs, Don't Lose Hope
October 08, 2020 12:00 - 13 minutes - 12.9 MBIs now the right time to be a nail technician? Today Habib and Tracey talk about how to stay positive during this difficult time. They offer great suggestions for how to maximize your time before salon businesses fully reopen.
EP 172 How to Have a Long-Term Nail Career
October 06, 2020 12:00 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBIf you want to have a long lasting nail career, these tips are going to set you up for success. Habib and Tracey talk about common pitfalls, pricing strategy, and helpful equipment that will allow you to stay in the nail game much longer.
EP 171 Cancelling Your Client's Nail Appointment
October 01, 2020 12:00 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBToday Habib and Tracey talk about what to do if you’re sick and need to cancel your clients’ appointments. They explain how to let your clients know, reschedule, and deal with angry customers.
EP 170 How to Create a Relaxing Salon Environment
September 29, 2020 12:00 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBToday Habib and Tracey talk about the elements that make a salon a relaxing experience for your clients. They talk about everything from music, cleanliness, colors, and even salon names!
EP 169 Is It Too Late to Start a Nail Career?
September 24, 2020 12:00 - 13 minutes - 12.9 MBHave you ever considered a career in nails but felt that it was too late for you to start? Today Habib and Tracey tackle the question of whether or not age matters when deciding to enter a new career path. How old were you when you decided to do nails? Let us know in the comments!
EP 168 The Nails You Want vs. The Nails You Need
September 22, 2020 12:00 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBToday Habib and Tracey talk about client expectations versus the reality of what they can actually wear on their nails. Tracey explains how she assesses a client’s needs, common misconceptions about acrylic and gel, and why she keeps both services the same price point.
EP 167 3 Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Nail Tech
September 17, 2020 12:00 - 18 minutes - 17.5 MBToday Habib and Tracey go through the top three things that beginners should know before they start their career in the nail industry. If you’ve been a nail tech for a while- what are the three things you wish you knew before starting? Let us know in the comments!
EP 166 Are All Nail Products Created Equal?
September 15, 2020 12:00 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBOn today’s Biz Talk, Habib and Tracey discuss many of the differences in nail products across brands. They break down the chemistry behind the different formulas and explain how it contributes to the product's overall performance.