Young Nails Biz Talk
427 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 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 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.
EP 165 Is It Time to Quit?
September 11, 2020 12:00 - 15 minutes - 14.7 MBToday Habib and Tracey talk about failure and how to overcome it. As a nail tech, you face so many challenges- if you're feeling like you’ve hit a wall, then this video is for you.
EP 164 How to Price Your Nail Services
September 09, 2020 12:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBDue to popular demand, Habib and Tracey revisit nail service pricing structure. Tracey explains how she priced full sets, fills, long nails, color, and nail art. Let us know in the comments how you’ve structured your salon prices!
EP 163 How to Choose the Best Nail Style for Your Client
September 06, 2020 12:00 - 13 minutes - 12.9 MBOn today’s Biz Talk Habib and Tracey discuss how to pick the most flattering length, shape, and color to complement your client’s hands.
EP 162 Stop Comparing Your Work
September 02, 2020 12:00 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBOn today’s Biz Talk Habib and Tracey talk about nail envy on Instagram, particularly when it leads to negative self-talk. They give you advice for how to challenge those thoughts and approach it from a constructive perspective.
EP 161 Biz Talk Q&A #3
August 30, 2020 12:00 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBToday Habib and Tracey answer your questions relating to tips, lifting, booking apps, and more! Have a question that you’d like Habib and Tracey to answer? Drop it in the comment section and it could be featured on our next Q&A session!
EP 160 Instagram Nails vs. Reality Nails
August 26, 2020 12:00 - 14 minutes - 13.9 MBAre the amazing nails you see on instagram practical for salon success? Today Habib and Tracey talk about the difference between nails that are worthy of being on a magazine cover and nails that are feasible to achieve in an actual salon.
EP 159 The Right Way to Remove Nails
August 23, 2020 12:00 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBToday Habib and Tracey talk about the best ways to safely remove enhancements from the nail plate, and no, it does not involve using a metro card.
EP 158 How to Minimize Acrylic Odor
August 19, 2020 12:00 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBToday Habib and Tracey talk about what you can do to reduce the smell of monomer in your salon. Let us know your tips for minimizing acrylic odor in the comment section!
EP 157 Hiring Nail Techs: What to Look For
August 16, 2020 12:00 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBOn today’s Biz Talk, Habib and Tracey talk about what salon owners should consider when hiring new nail professionals.
EP 156 Electric File vs Hand File
August 12, 2020 12:00 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBShould you use an electric file or a hand file? Today Habib and Tracey discuss which tools to use for quick and efficient prep and finishing.
EP 155 Content Marketing for Growth in 2020
August 09, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBToday’s Biz Talk is a special feature from business podcast, Growth By Sabir with host, Sabir Semerkant. Habib and Sabir discuss how Young Nails started, transitioning into a digital marketing business model, and how to maximize content creation for all platforms.
EP 154 The Most Important Step of Doing Nails
August 05, 2020 12:00 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBOn today’s Biz Talk, Habib and Tracey discuss about the most important step of doing nails and how to do it quickly and efficiently.
EP 153 Are Outdoor Nail Salons Possible?
August 02, 2020 12:00 - 14 minutes - 13.8 MBNew regulations in California require nail salons to operate outdoors only. Today Habib and Tracey discuss whether this is a viable solution for nail salons.
EP 152 Summer 2020 Nail Trends
July 29, 2020 12:00 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBToday Habib and Tracey talk about nail trends they are loving this summer in terms of design, colors, shape, and more!
EP 151 How to Deal with Nail Biters
July 26, 2020 12:00 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBHow should you handle clients who bite their nails? Today Habib and Tracey discuss how to communicate with clients who bite their nails especially if they want to wear long stiletto enhancements.
EP 150 What To Do When You're Stuck In A Rut
July 22, 2020 12:00 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBDo you feel like your nail career has been losing momentum? Today Habib and Tracey explain why nail techs become stuck and what to do in order to regain motivation.
EP 149 Why Do My Nails Keep Breaking?
July 19, 2020 12:00 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBDo you (or your clients) struggle with broken nails? Today Habib and Tracey talk about the possible causes of weak nails and what you can do to strengthen them.
EP 148 Should You Retail Products in Your Salon?
July 15, 2020 12:00 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBSome salons offer retail items such as cuticle oil, lotion, makeup, etc. Should you be offering these products? Today Habib and Tracey discuss which items could be sold and how to go about incorporating retail into your business strategy.
EP 147 "No New Clients"
July 12, 2020 12:00 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBToday Habib and Tracey talk about the “No New Clients” statement on profile descriptions. If you’re fully booked, what is the best way for you to communicate that to people who are interested in your nail services?
EP 146 Picking the Perfect Salon Environment
July 08, 2020 12:00 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBAs a nail technician seeking employment, how do you pick the perfect salon? Today Habib and Tracey talk about the many factors you should take into consideration including location, overflow, social media marketing and more!
EP 145 Ideal Setup for Pro Nail Photos
July 05, 2020 12:00 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBWhat do you need to take professional nail photos? Today Habib and Tracey talk about the ideal setup for you to take beautiful nail photos that will showcase your work.
EP 144 What to Look for in a Nail School
July 01, 2020 12:00 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBAre you interested in enrolling at a nail school but not sure which one is right for you? Today Habib and Tracey discuss the most important factor to consider when searching for a nail school.
EP 143 Does Follower Count Matter?
June 28, 2020 12:00 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBDo you obsess about how many followers you have on social media? Today Habib and Tracey talk about what really matters when it comes to building your online social media presence.
EP 142 How to Finance a Nail Salon
June 24, 2020 12:00 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBAre you thinking about opening your own nail salon? Today Habib and Tracey give you practical advice about planning and executing your new business venture.
EP 141 Too Friendly With My Client
June 21, 2020 12:00 - 14 minutes - 13.9 MBWhat happens when you blur the lines between personal and professional relationships? Habib and Tracey give their opinion on friendly relationships in the workplace and how to navigate them.
EP 141 Steal Like A Nail Tech
June 17, 2020 12:00 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBInspiration or theft? Today Habib and Tracey when and how you should credit other nail techs if you decide to recreate their nail looks.
EP 140 "My Clients Would Never Pay That"
June 14, 2020 12:00 - 14 minutes - 13 MBDo you look at a $100 set of nails and think “my clients would never pay that”? Today Habib and Tracey talk about how small gradual price increases and communication are the key to getting to your goal salary.
EP 139 Should You Offer Pedicure Services?
June 10, 2020 12:00 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBIs it necessary to offer pedicures in your salon services? Today Habib and Tracey discuss different kinds of pedicure services and pricing.
EP 138 Is the Nail Business Recession-Proof?
June 07, 2020 12:00 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBToday Habib and Tracey talk about what happens to the nail industry during a recession.
EP 137 Biz Talk Q&A #2
May 31, 2020 12:00 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBYou asked and we answered! This Q&A includes many of the questions we received from our last Q&A session- leave a comment below and it may be featured in our next video!
EP 136 Can Coronavirus Contaminate Nail Products?
May 27, 2020 12:00 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBOn today’s Biz Talk, Habib and Tracey talk about whether or not it’s possible for coronavirus to contaminate nail products such as powder, liquid, and polish.
EP 135 Did Coronavirus Start in a Salon?
May 24, 2020 12:00 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBToday Habib and Tracey discuss whether or not the spread coronavirus in California can be traced back to a nail salon.
EP 134 New Nail Salon Guidelines
May 20, 2020 12:00 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBWhen salons are allowed to reopen there will likely be new sanitation guidelines in place. Today Habib and Tracey talk about the effects these new guidelines may have on your daily schedule and ways to smoothly integrate them into your business.
EP 133 My Clients Aren't Coming Back
May 17, 2020 12:00 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBOn today’s Biz Talk, Habib and Tracey talk about what to do if your clients are scared to come back to the salon. What can you do to prepare and what precautions should you be taking?
EP 132 Biz Talk Q&A #1
May 13, 2020 12:00 - 14 minutes - 15.4 MBToday Habib and Tracey address some of the top questions that we have been asked lately. If you have any questions be sure to drop them in the comment section- they may be featured in our next Q&A video!
EP 131 Salons Reopening: Should You Charge More?
May 10, 2020 12:00 - 11 minutes - 12.4 MBOn today’s Biz Talk, Habib and Tracey discuss pricing when salon’s reopen. Should you charge more to fix your client’s quarantine nails? What is your pricing strategy when your salon reopens? Let us know in the comments!
EP 130 Never Do A Full Set Again
May 06, 2020 12:00 - 13 minutes - 14.2 MBOn today’s Biz Talk, Habib and Tracey talk about how to work smarter, not harder… and make more money at the same time.
EP 129 How to Prepare for a Business Crisis
May 03, 2020 12:00 - 13 minutes - 14 MBToday Habib and Tracey talk about how to learn from a business crisis and prepare for the unexpected.
EP 128 How to Deal with an Avalanche of Returning Clients
April 29, 2020 12:00 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MBAs soon as salons reopen there will be an avalanche of clients trying to get their nails done. Today, Habib and Tracey discuss the best plan of action to handle the influx of bookings while keeping your sanity.
EP 127 I Only Do ______ Nails
April 26, 2020 12:00 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBShould you specialize in one type of nail service or do a variety of different services? Today Habib and Tracey talk about how specializing in one particular type of nail service could impact your nail business.
EP 126 Why Pink and White Nails Are the Most Important
April 22, 2020 12:00 - 12 minutes - 13.3 MBOn today’s Biz Talk, Habib and Tracey discuss the importance of having strong pink and white skills regardless of the current nail trends. We want to see your pink and whites! Tag us @youngnailsinc and use #YNPinkAndWhites
EP 125 Do Nail Products Go Bad?
April 19, 2020 12:00 - 12 minutes - 13 MBToday Habib and Tracey talk about the factors that impact the lifespan of nail products and the best methods for storing them.
EP 124 Why I Stepped Away From the Nail Salon
April 15, 2020 12:00 - 22 minutes - 22.1 MBOn today's Biz Talk, Tracey talks about her journey and why she decided to step away from her successful salon business.
EP 123 Should Nail Professionals Fear Amazon Selling Nail Products?
April 12, 2020 12:00 - 15 minutes - 16.3 MBThere is a common belief that if nail products are accessible to consumers that salons will lose business. Today Habib and Tracey talk about why Young Nails products are available on Amazon and how consumer access to professional nail products actually affects the nail service market.
EP 122 Is it Possible to Make $100 an Hour as a Nail Tech?
April 08, 2020 12:00 - 14 minutes - 16.9 MBIs it possible to make $100 an Hour as a Nail Technician? Today Habib and Tracey talk about what kind of pricing and services make it possible to make $100+ in an hour.