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Outgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautyWe Were on a Break!We love the pro beauty industry and bringing our listeners new episodes on relevant topics every week. If you’d like to support Outgrowth in our mission to grow together, you can become a patron of our podcast! Starting at $5, you can select your level of monthly support. Visit http://bit.ly/OutgrowthPatron to sign up – you can cancel anytime.2021-11-2210 minOutgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautyWho Knew Gift Cards Were So Complicated?Selling gift cards or certificates during this holiday season? What happens to outstanding gift cards if your business closes? What you don’t know about the restrictions on expiration dates and the disclosure requirements may surprise you. In our discussion with attorney Amy Toepper of Legal In A Box, we discover the important legal considerations, and potential liabilities, for business owners. Originally published Dec 7, 2020.ResourcesNCSL Gift Cards and Gift Certificates Statutes and LegislationHighlights of the federal Credit CARD Act of 2009 Gift Card Laws: An Interactive State-by-State Guide2021-11-1535 minOutgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautyClient Gifts: To Give or Not to Give?Exchanging gifts with clients for the holidays? Is it better to give, receive, or neither? Should beauty pros spend money on client gifts, or can we find a better way to express our appreciation? We discuss the challenges of client gifting in salons just in time to do something about it.----------Please subscribe, rate, and review Outgrowth on your favorite podcast platform to help us reach more listeners like you!----------Visit our website: Outgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautyFind us on Social Media:2021-11-0817 minOutgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautyHoliday Survival TipsHow do you cope during the holiday season as a beauty pro? The increased demands on us can be stressful as we try to accommodate all of our clients and the requests from new ones. To prepare in advance, we offer tips to manage client expectations, control our schedules, and minimize the disruptions to our lives.Resources:What You Need to Know to Sell Gift CardsWhat We Are All Feeing: Processing 2020----------Please subscribe, rate, and review Outgrowth on your favorite podcast platform to help us...2021-11-0118 minOutgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautyRecapping Premiere OrlandoDid Premiere Orlando bring the beauty community together as promised? From our perspective as independent educators, this year’s show did not disappoint. We discuss our favorite moments from the busy weekend and what gives us hope for next year’s in-person events.Resources:Premiere Shows5 Must-Do Things at a Beauty Show (Besides Shop)----------Please subscribe, rate, and review Outgrowth on your favorite podcast platform to help us reach more listeners like you!----------Visit our website: Outgrowth: A Slice of Pro...2021-10-2517 minOutgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautySB803 Signed: What It Really MeansWithout SB 803, there would be no state board, no licenses and no regulation of beauty in California. Now that SB 803 has been signed, we’re relieved and excited. After spending months tracking, discussing and advocating for the continued regulation of beauty pros, we review what’s in the final version of the bill and how it may be implemented once it goes into effect on January 1, 2022.Resources:California's SB 803 Bill TextSB 803 A Signature AwayBBC AnnouncementDCA StatisticsTaking Sides on SB 803The Latest on S...2021-10-1842 minOutgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautyTipping Point: Should Salons Eliminate Tips?Tipping is an ingrained practice in the beauty industry, but should we expect tips and do we really need them? Why does tipping have to be so awkward and complicated? We discuss the role of tips in our industry, the troubling history of the practice, and whether we should rely on tips to earn a living as a licensed beauty professional.Resources:Tip Recordkeeping and Reporting (Internal Revenue Service)The Racist History Behind America's Tipping CultureWorking People Shouldn't Have to Rely on Tips for a LivingHow Working...2021-10-1137 minOutgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautyMore Social Content in Less TimeWhat’s your process for creating and posting social content? Overwhelmed by all the options available? A brand new service specifically for beauty pros, Social Content Club streamlines the content creation process by delivering fully customizable Canva templates into your inbox that inspire your creativity and save you time.Resources:Social Content ClubAshley the Coach (Instagram)The Best Free Hidden Canva Tools for Salon ProsCanvaPlanoloyLater----------Please subscribe, rate, and review Outgrowth on your favorite pod...2021-10-0429 minOutgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautyOur Best Lessons for Beauty StudentsWhat career advice would have helped you while attending beauty school? Between developing their technical skills and preparing for a licensing exam, students have their hands full. We’re offering our best advice for future professionals, and reminding ourselves to follow it now as we pursue our individual paths in the beauty industry.Resources:Consider the SourceBeauty School Cop-Out: How Our Education Has Failed UsFilling the Leadership Void: A Call to Action----------Please subscribe, rate, and review Outgrowth on your favorite podcast pl...2021-09-2728 minOutgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautyWhy "Charge Your Worth" Isn't Good AdviceHow useful is the advice to “charge your worth?” What purpose does it serve for beauty pros pricing their services, or for employees negotiating compensation with a salon owner? We tackle this tired suggestion for how it appeals to our emotions and sense of importance, rather than gives direction on how to use actual numbers to calculate the value of our work.Resources:Pricing for Safety: What Can You Afford?Outgrowth - Pricing Basics: Product Cost Per Service (CPS)This Ugly Beauty Business - The Salon Service Pricing Toolkit by Tina Albe...2021-09-2032 minOutgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautySB803 A Signature AwayA cosmetology license at only 1000 hours? No more practical exam? Is pending legislation in California a disaster waiting to happen, or our best chance to rebuild the beauty industry? We’re just one step away from California’s SB 803 becoming law and laying the groundwork for reregulation across the country.Resources:California's SB 803 Bill TextExecutive Order on Promoting Competition in the American EconomyTaking Sides on SB 803The Latest on SB 803The Most Important Bill in the Beauty IndustryImpractical ExamBeauty Scho...2021-09-1329 minOutgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautyThere's Always Money in the InboxWhat’s the most convenient and efficient way to reach existing clients and recruit new ones? Email, of course! This reliable technology offers infinite possibilities for creative marketing. We explore the benefits of using email in our beauty businesses.Resources:How to Write Exciting Email Subject Lines (That Actually Get Opened!) https://ashleythecoach.com/how-to-write-exciting-email-subject-lines-open-rate/Starting From Scratch - How to Quickly Build an Email List https://ashleythecoach.com/how-to-quickly-build-an-email-list/----------Please subscribe, rate, and review Outgrowth on your favorite podcast platform to help us r...2021-09-0622 minOutgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautyHelp WantedLooking for someone to work in your beauty business? What are you offering, employment or a space to rent? The number of salon owners advertising for beauty pros has exploded, making us wonder if there’s really a shortage of pros or just a lot of vacant space. We highlight what’s missing from most help wanted ads that keeps salons from connecting with their ideal candidates.----------Please subscribe, rate, and review Outgrowth on your favorite podcast platform to help us reach more listeners like you!...2021-08-3031 minOutgrowth: A Slice of Pro Beauty5 Must-Do Things at a Beauty Show (Besides Shop)What do you enjoy most about attending beauty shows? Whether large or small, these industry-wide events offer much more than the opportunity to buy products. As we prepare to teach classes at Premiere Orlando, the largest show in the country, we discuss our favorite things to do when beauty pros and brands come together besides shopping.Resources:Outgrowth Classes at Premiere OrlandoAshley the CoachPrecision Nails----------Please subscribe, rate, and review Outgrowth on your favorite podcast platform to help us reach...2021-08-2330 minOutgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautyPremiere Orlando PreviewWhat can beauty pros expect from this year’s Premiere Orlando? The largest show in the country has been planned for October, and we could not be more excited! Besides teaching our own individual classes as independent educators, we’ll be presenting Outgrowth classes together for the first time. We preview all of our classes and how we plan to spend our show weekend.Resources:Outgrowth Classes at Premiere OrlandoAshley the CoachPrecision Nails----------Please subscribe, rate, and review Outgrowth on your...2021-08-1624 minOutgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautyThe Latest on SB803What’s happening with the most controversial bill in the beauty industry? An earlier version of California’s SB 803 threatened deregulation of haircutting and styling, a significant reduction in course hours, and the elimination of the practical exam. The latest version now proposes a hair-only license at 600 hours. We discuss the exciting developments before the next step in the legislative process.Resources:Information on SB 803Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Meeting ( 7/26/21)Impractical ExamTaking Sides on SB 803Outside Influence: Speak for Yourself----------2021-08-0922 minOutgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautyBusiness Basics: Licensed & PermittedWhat licenses do you need to launch your beauty business? What difference does your location make? Where can you find the requirements and applications? Before collecting your first dollar, you’ll want to obtain the proper licensing, permits, and certificates that authorize you to do business. We include resources for completing this basic, but important, process.Resources:State Government WebsitesRegister Your Business (SBA)Apply for Licenses and Permits (SBA)How to Get a Business LicenseEmployer Identification Number (IRS)State Boards of Cosmetology2021-08-0225 minOutgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautyGoing Solo with Jennie Wolff of Sola Salon StudiosLooking for more control of your salon environment? Want to focus more attention on serving your clients? Renting a salon suite has become an attractive business opportunity for many beauty pros in different stages of their careers. Our guest Jennie Wolff of Sola Salon Studios describes what makes suite owners successful and how they experience community despite working alone.Resources:Sola Salon StudiosJennie Wolff on Instagram----------Please subscribe, rate, and review Outgrowth on your favorite podcast platform to help us reach more listeners...2021-07-2637 minOutgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautyThe Shocking Truth About Wage Theft - Part 2How can you avoid being misclassified or having your wages stolen? What actions should you take if you find yourself in this situation? When legislators recognize the prevalence of wage theft in the beauty industry, we can expect harsher penalties for unethical salon owners. In Part 2, we describe the warning signs to look for and offer recommendations and resources to remedy illegal employment practices.Resources:Independent Contractor (Self-Employed) or Employee? (IRS)Wage and Hour Rights (Department of Labor)DOL Toll-free helpline: 866-4US-WAGE (487-9243)State Labor OfficesMoney M...2021-07-1917 minOutgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautyThe Shocking Truth About Wage Theft - Part 1Are you classified as an independent contractor, but controlled like an employee? Does your salon owner give you a 1099? Are you paid commission-only? If you answered yes, this episode is a must listen. Wage theft and other illegal employment practices have become so common in the beauty industry because beauty pros don’t know their rights. We review different forms of wage theft in part 1 of this important and timely discussion.Resources:Independent Contractor (Self-Employed) or Employee? (IRS)Wage and Hour Rights (Department of Labor)DOL Toll-free helpline: 866-4US-WAGE (487-9243)2021-07-1244 minOutgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautyWhat Happened in Vegas?Ready to attend a trade show? The first major beauty show since the pandemic gives us hope, but makes us realize how far we have to go. We review the experience at IBS Las Vegas, including a strange encounter with breast implants.Resources:IBS Las Vegas: Be Safe CommitmentPremiere Orlando Safety Guidelines----------Please subscribe, rate, and review Outgrowth on your favorite podcast platform to help us reach more listeners like you!----------Visit our website: 2021-07-0532 minOutgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautyImpractical ExamWhat purpose does a practical exam serve in proving our readiness for working in the beauty industry? Is this a necessary requirement to protect consumers, or just another barrier to entry that should be eliminated? We consider the value and validity of a live demonstration of our skills in light of the recent proposal to eliminate practical exams in California.Resources:National Interstate Council (NIC) TestingSB 803 California's Sunset Review Bill----------Please subscribe, rate, and review Outgrowth on your favorite podcast platform to help...2021-06-2831 minOutgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautyBringing Normal BackAs the summer heats up, we’re trying to bring back normal routines to our salons and work, but with new perspective on what matters most. How do we reconcile our need for self-care with our changing priorities as beauty pros? Adopting new routines gives us hope for a summer season filled with family, friends and clients.Resources:Pricing for Safety: What Can You Afford?No Vaccine, No Service?Consider the SourceWhat We Are All Feeling: Processing 2020----------Please subscribe, rate, and re...2021-06-2127 minOutgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautyInstagram Shifts to Make TodayDon’t blame the algorithm! Shift your strategy to capitalize on how Instagram prioritizes content now, not what worked years ago. Ashley and Jaime highlight three outdated practices holding you back from achieving your Instagram goals.Resources:Shedding More Light On How Instagram WorksHow to Start Using Video in Your Beauty Business@themuthership TikTok Teacher & Video Tutor----------Please subscribe, rate, and review Outgrowth on your favorite podcast platform to help us reach more listeners like you!...2021-06-1424 minOutgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautyNo Vaccine, No Service?In what ways does HIPAA apply to the beauty industry? Can we refuse to provide services or terminate employment based on vaccine status? What rights do we have and what accommodations or exceptions, if any, should we be prepared to make? While COVID vaccinations bring more normalcy to our daily lives, they complicate our relationships with clients and coworkers. Attorney Amy Toepper returns to address the numerous legal issues around vaccinations in the workplace.Resources:What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws | US Equal Employment Opportunity Co...2021-06-0735 minOutgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautyTaking Sides on SB803What’s your position on deregulating haircutting, support or oppose? Before forming an opinion about a bill, shouldn’t you have all the facts? We challenge the misinformation about California’s SB 803 and question the interests of individuals, businesses, and organizations as they take sides on the most important bill in the country.Resources:Information on SB 803Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Meeting ( 5/25/21)----------Please subscribe, rate, and review Outgrowth on your favorite podcast platform to help us reach more listeners like you!...2021-05-3138 minOutgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautyConsider the SourceAs beauty pros, we’re exposed to lots of content directed at our industry, but how do we distinguish good information from bad? Who and what can we trust as credible? We encourage beauty pros to ask questions and consider the source before sharing or acting on what they read, view or hear.Resources:Directory of State Boards----------Please subscribe, rate, and review Outgrowth on your favorite podcast platform to help us reach more listeners like you!----------Vi...2021-05-2429 minOutgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautyThe Most Important Bill in the Beauty IndustryWe discuss the most drastic changes proposed in California’s SB 803, currently the most important beauty bill in the country.Highlights: •The source of the bill and its chances of becoming law.•Proposed changes to licensed hair services.•Reduction of hours and elimination of the practical examination.Resources:Advocacy Basics: 5 Simple Steps to Becoming Your Own AdvocateCalifornia Senate Bill 803BBC Final Response to Background PaperOriginal BBC Sunset Review Report 2018Outside Influence: Speak for YourselfGovernment Affairs: Bills, Bills, Bills2021-05-1741 minOutgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautyBusiness Basics: Get In FormationWhat’s better for your business: being a sole proprietor, or filing as an LLC? When forming your business, the choice of structure will depend on multiple factors, including what’s legal in your state. We review the basic entities and suggest resources to research before engaging a professional to finalize this important decision.Resources:IRS: Business StructuresIRS: Entities Q&AIRS Application for Employer Identification Number (EIN)SBA: Choose Your Business StructureFind local SBA assistanceAffordable Legal Advice for Beauty Pros (Finally!) with...2021-05-1028 minOutgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautySalon Prime? What Amazon Salon Means for Pro BeautyThe launch of Amazon Salon has our industry buzzing, but how concerned should we really be? Will our clients respond positively to an experience focused more on products and technology than the connection and expertise of service providers? What does this mean for salon compensation and labor issues? In this special episode, we’re joined by some of our Outgrowth Insiders members to discuss the possible impacts of this new development.Resources:Introducing Amazon SalonOur Special Insiders Guests:Wendy Cochran (esthetician) @californiaaestheticallianceTricia Daniels (nail tech) @tangerine_glitterqueenVictoria Ly...2021-05-0340 minOutgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautyClean Hands, Safe Salons (Part 5)After a year of masking, distancing, and extra cleaning, what comes next? How do we handle the transition from pandemic to normalcy in our salons while managing client expectations in the process? As vaccinations rapidly increase, will the restrictions affecting beauty pros decrease as quickly? We explore what the next six months in pro beauty will look like. Resources:Vaccines for COVID-19Ventilation in BuildingsCOVID-19 Employer Information for Beauty Salons and BarbershopsWhat Beauty Salon and Barbershop Employees Need to Know about COVID-19COVID-19 Employer Information f...2021-04-2623 minOutgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautyBusiness Basics: Making the BrandA great brand communicates far more than just your business name. How can you make branding decisions now that will serve your ultimate vision? Beyond just choosing a logo and brand colors, this episode covers developing a visual identity that attracts clients and contributes to your success.Resources:Canva design resourcesCoolors to generate possible color palettesPinterest to explore and organize your inspiration----------Please subscribe, rate, and review Outgrowth on your favorite podcast platform to help us reach more listeners like...2021-04-1930 minOutgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautyReunited & It Feels So Weird?Beauty shows bring the industry together, but after a year without them, are we ready to be reunited? What should we expect and how will our experiences differ from past events? We’re making plans to participate and educate, even when doing so may seem strange at first.Resources:Premiere Shows (Orlando, Columbus & Birmingham)International Beauty Shows (IBS) Las VegasInternational Beauty Shows (IBS) New YorkAmerica's Beauty Show (Chicago)ISSE Long Beach----------Please subscribe, rate, and review Outgrowth on...2021-04-1225 minOutgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautyWhat's the Deal with Workers' Comp?While the risk of getting injured or sick at work may seem minimal, the consequences can be financially devastating if your salon doesn’t have workers’ compensation insurance. Even without any claims, your business can be penalized and fined for not having coverage. From the legal requirements to the process of filing a claim, our guest Craig Shapiro of Cerity explains the value of this protection for employees and business owners.Resources:Cerity Workers' Comp Insurance - Outgrowth Partners with CerityAFFILIATE DISCLAIMEROutgrowth provides links to information and other resources, including bran...2021-04-0531 minOutgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautyBusiness Basics: What's In A Name?The process for choosing the perfect business name requires time and research, and shouldn’t be rushed. For better or worse, your business name represents your identity as a beauty brand. You’ll not only need to determine what’s available, but what is most suitable to position yourself within the industry, all while avoiding potentially costly mistakes. We discuss the process every beauty pro should follow to create the best business name possible.Resources:Unites States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)The Racial Slur DatabaseUrban DictionaryAffordable Legal A...2021-03-2933 minOutgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautyRevisited: Pricing For Safety - What Can You Afford?In this best-of episode from the first year of Outgrowth, Ashley's pick is all about service pricing and the unique challenges a post-Covid landscape may bring. Originally aired June 29, 2020.Can you meet new safety requirements without raising your prices? Will your business be profitable and sustainable after reopening? From increased product costs to decreased capacity, every aspect of our salon businesses has been impacted. When everything has changed, these questions can’t be answered until we do the math for ourselves.Resources:This Ugly Beauty Business – The Salon Service Pricing Toolkit by Tina Albe...2021-03-2250 minOutgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautyRevisited: Exclusions Apply - What Your Liability Insurance Won't Cover (Part 1)In this best-of episode from the first year of Outgrowth, Jaime chooses this important episode about the intricacies of salon liability insurance. Originally aired May 4, 2020.Are you covered for transmitting a communicable disease, causing a client injury, serving alcohol or tinting lashes? In trying to protect our salon businesses, we need to know more than just a thing or two about insurance, like what’s covered and what’s not. Our guest Tracy Donley, the Executive Director of Associated Skin Care Professionals, has the answers in this 2 part episode.Resources: Special Offer for Outgr...2021-03-1537 minOutgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautyRevisited: Salon Policies - No Show? No Problem!In this best-of episode from the first year of Outgrowth, Ashley revisits our discussion about salon policies in the time of Covid-19 and beyond. Originally aired July 20, 2020.How do you handle no shows, late cancellations, and other undesirable behaviors? Confront your fears and insecurity, not your clients, before problems arise. Salon policies cannot protect your businesses without careful planning, clear communication, and consistent enforcement.----------Please subscribe, rate, and review Outgrowth on your favorite podcast platform to help us reach more listeners like you!----------Visit our website:...2021-03-0848 minOutgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautyRevisited: Beauty Has No GenderIn this best-of episode from the first year of Outgrowth, Jaime revisits our conversation with Kristin Rankin of The Dresscode Project. Originally aired August 31, 2020.Does your salon still charge different prices based on gender? What does your salon culture communicate about your values? As we examine traditions of the past, salon owners take the necessary steps to be more welcoming, inclusive, and accessible for clients of all gender identities. Our guest Kristin Rankin shares the mission of The Dresscode Project to promote gender-affirming salons.Resources:The Dresscode Project - Resources for creating safer...2021-03-0144 minOutgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautyA Year of OutgrowthWe’ve reached the milestone of our first year anniversary producing Outgrowth podcast. Along the way, we’ve experienced memorable moments and growing pains. Through it all, we’re committed to our mission and have plans for improving the listener experience when we return from our short break.Resources:Canva for graphicsWavve for audiogramsElementor for website designAdvocacy Basics: 5 Simple Steps to Becoming Your Own AdvocateOutgrowth Insiders-----------Please subscribe, rate, and review Outgrowth on your favorite podcast platform to help us...2021-02-2231 minOutgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautyLegislative Intent: New Bills, Old ReasonsWhen hundreds of new bills get introduced in every state, staying informed may seem difficult, but we’re determined to make it easier. Kati Rapoza of the Professional Beauty Association updates us on legislation targeting the beauty industry.Resources:Professional Beauty AssociationPBA Advocacy ResourcesPBA's Take Action-----------Please subscribe, rate, and review Outgrowth on your favorite podcast platform to help us reach more listeners like you!----------Visit our website:Outgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautyFind us on...2021-02-1539 minOutgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautyStraight From the Source: The FDAWho’s responsible for the safety of beauty products? How are we protected from problematic ingredients? What should we know before making and selling our own products? Dr. Linda Katz, Director of the FDA’s Office of Cosmetics and Colors, reviews the topics that most impact salon professionals and our clients.Resources:Coal-tar Hair DyeFormaldehydeHennaTattoosColor AdditivesNail ProductsGood Manufacturing PracticesStarting Your Own BusinessCosmetic ImportsHow to Report a Cosmetic Related Comp...2021-02-0823 minOutgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautyProcessing Payroll: Doing It Right (Part 2)Working alone is simple. Having other beauty pros work for you is complicated by employment and tax laws. What records must be kept and how long? How do tips get reported? What's required for final paychecks? We tackle the complexities of paying employees with Vicki Lambert, The Payroll Advisor, in the second of a 2-part episode.Resources:The Payroll Advisor-----------Please subscribe, rate, and review Outgrowth on your favorite podcast platform to help us reach more listeners like you!----------Visit our website:Outgrowth: A...2021-02-0137 minOutgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautyProcessing Payroll: Doing It Right (Part 1)Working alone is simple. Having other beauty pros work for you is complicated by employment and tax laws. How do you avoid misclassification? What steps should be taken before hiring? We tackle the complexities of paying employees with Vicki Lambert, The Payroll Advisor, in the first of a 2-part episode.Resources:The Payroll Advisor-----------Please subscribe, rate, and review Outgrowth on your favorite podcast platform to help us reach more listeners like you!----------Visit our website:Outgrowth: A Slice of Pro Beauty...2021-01-2534 minOutgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautyWhat a Waste: Your Salon Can Recycle EverythingWhile the beauty industry contributes to an incredible amount of waste, efforts to be eco-friendly have been limited by our knowledge of what’s possible. What if everything can be recycled? Innovative and convenient solutions from TerraCycle give salon owners and beauty pros the resources to reject the choice between protecting the environment or protecting clients.Resources:TerraCycle Beauty Products and Packaging (Zero Waste Box)Personal Care Accessories (Zero Waste Box) Hair (Zero Waste Box)EasyPak Solution for PPEEasyPak Solution for AerosolsFre...2021-01-1834 minOutgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautyClaim to Shame: MLMs, Scams, & Misleading AdsWhere’s the line between marketing and fraud? As professionals, we’re expected to make informed recommendations to clients - so how can we separate facts from fiction? When business opportunities or product results sound too good to be true, that’s a red flag. We learn from Bonnie Patten, Executive Director of Truth In Advertising, exactly how to recognize fraudulent income and health claims.Resources:Outgrowth Insiders MembershipTruth in Advertising (TINA.org)Class Action TrackerFile a ComplaintState-by-State ResourcesFederal Agencies that Handle...2021-01-1142 minOutgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautyNew Year, Same Boat?The year 2020 may be behind us, but our circumstances as beauty professionals have not changed, nor will they improve immediately. We consider the year ahead in terms of financial and personal health, salon operations, and professional growth.Resources:Outgrowth Insiders MembershipCoronavirus (COVID-19): Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources (SBA)Coronavirus Small Business Resources Guide (US Chamber of Commerce)-----------Please subscribe, rate, and review Outgrowth on your favorite podcast platform to help us reach more listeners like you!----------Visit our website:...2021-01-0422 minOutgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautyEnding 2020 on a High NoteSurviving 2020 wasn’t easy, so give yourself credit for what you accomplished. In this special year-end episode, we reflect on what we gained throughout this unusual experience and share insights from loyal Outgrowth listeners.Resources:Outgrowth Insiders Membership-----------Please subscribe, rate, and review Outgrowth on your favorite podcast platform to help us reach more listeners like you!----------Visit our website:Outgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautyFind us on Social Media:Instagram & Facebook & TwitterWe want to hear from yo...2020-12-2822 minOutgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautyIn Case You Missed ItThe beauty industry’s response to the coronavirus pandemic has revealed significant gaps in knowledge and questionable business practices. Providing fact-based information directly from the source, Outgrowth tackled the most frequently asked questions and topics that deserved more attention. In case you missed it, we revisit the most controversial topics Outgrowth covered during this most unusual year. Resources:Outgrowth Insiders MembershipWhat You Need to Know to Sell Gift CardsState Board: Straight From the SourceMoney Matters: Accountant Answers (Part 2)Re-Lease Me: Salon & Booth Rental Contracts2020-12-2148 minOutgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautyUniversal Licensing: Closer Than We Think?Considering a move to another state? Wish you had a professional license that would be accepted in all fifty states? The concept of universal licensure offers that possibility, but will states change their laws to make that a reality? Susan Colard of the NIC, the predominant testing organization in our industry, describes new efforts to standardize licensure and increase portability through a national database and national credential.Resources:National Interstate Council for State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC)-----------Please subscribe, rate, and review Outgrowth on your favorite podcast platform to help...2020-12-1438 minOutgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautyWhat You Need to Know to Sell Gift CardsSelling gift cards or certificates during the holiday season? What happens to outstanding gift cards if your business closes? What you don’t know about the restrictions on expiration dates and the disclosure requirements may surprise you. In our discussion with attorney Amy Toepper of Legal In A Box, we discover the important legal considerations, and potential liabilities, for business owners.Resources:NCSL Gift Cards and Gift Certificates Statutes and LegislationHighlights of the federal Credit CARD Act of 2009 Gift Card Laws: An Interactive State-by-State GuideAMT Law - Exp...2020-12-0734 minOutgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautyLegislative Intent: Protecting the IndustryWhat’s the incentive to comply with regulations if no one’s held accountable? When government recognizes exploitation and unsafe working conditions in the beauty industry, the response should be legislation, education, and enforcement that directly addresses the problem. In our first interview with an elected official, Assemblywoman Catalina Cruz of New York explains how she gives voice to her constituents with a proposed bill that could transform our industry.Resources:Nail Salon Accountability ActAssemblywoman Catalina Cruz of New York (AD-39)Race to the Bottom: Low Prices & Stolen Wages in NY’s...2020-11-3041 minOutgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautyWhat We Are All Feeling : Processing 2020In this year filled with personal and professional losses, how do we regain our sense of stability? Where do we find emotional support for ourselves and how can we best support others? Our special guest Joy Smith provides constructive ways to work through our individual, complicated responses to this shared experience.Resources: Jackie Schuld - Grief is a MessPat Schweibert - Tear SoupPapillon Center for Loss and Transition-----------Please subscribe, rate, and...2020-11-2343 minOutgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautyEnd of Times: Nail FailThe recent New York Times article declaring the "end of the manicure" prompts our discussion about the assumptions and implications of consumer beauty writing. What’s the damage to salon professionals and why does the nail industry continue to be such an easy target?Resources: New York Times - Is This the End of the Manicure?The Nailscape - Nail In The Coffin: Why Kick an Industry When It's Down?-----------Please subscribe, rate, and review Outgrowth on your favorite podcast platform to help us reach more listeners like you...2020-11-1641 minOutgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautyGovernment Affairs: Bills, Bills, BillsWhen legislators introduce new bills, how will they impact our businesses? Why haven’t we done more to engage in the political process? Despite the size and diversity of our industry, we have not mobilized to promote and protect our interests. Will the ongoing threat of deregulation be the cause that finally brings us together?Resources:LegiScan - The nation's first impartial real-time legislative tracking serviceElection Protection - Find state-specific information including voter registration deadlines, absentee ballot information, and election datesDeregulation - What's the Big Deal? - Our first ep...2020-11-0948 minOutgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautyProactive Planning for the Next ShutdownWhat planning should beauty pros do now to prepare for the next shutdown? How do we reduce our exposure and generate income from alternative sources in this likely scenario? Applying the lessons learned from our COVID experiences, we recommend a proactive approach to the challenges of working in a service-based industry in 2021 and beyond.Resources:Amazon Associates - Amazon’s affiliate marketing programSalonInteractive - Salon eCommerce & Marketing SolutionsRe-Lease Me: Salon & Booth Rental Contracts (with Amy Toepper)The Dream Podcast (Season 1)-----------Please subscribe, ra...2020-11-0257 minOutgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautyStraight From The Source: California Department of Public HealthHow do we manage our risk factors and avoid being shut down again? What impact will new COVID reporting requirements have on our industry? California’s more cautious approach to a second reopening seems to be working, and we want to understand why. Our guest Dr. Barbara Materna, PhD, the Chief of the Occupational Health Branch in the California Department of Public Health, explains the process and collaboration happening at the state level.Resources:CDPH - Occupational Health BranchResponding to COVID-19 in the Workplace for EmployersCalifornia Safe Cosmetics Program Pr...2020-10-2627 minOutgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautyRe-Flex Your Marketing MusclesFinding that you need to reconnect with existing clients and reach new ones? Concerned about your salon’s survival into 2021? Want to rebuild your clientele? Rather than expect the holiday season to bring more business, apply these strategies to flex your marketing muscles again.Resources:Ashley Gregory Coaching - How to Quickly Build an Email ListAshley Gregory Coaching - How to Write Exciting Email Subject LinesRefined Carpets on TikTok-----------Please subscribe, rate, and review Outgrowth on your favorite podcast platform to help us reach mor...2020-10-1942 minOutgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautyBeauty School Cop-Out: How Our Education Has Failed UsDo pros really need a beauty school education to succeed in the industry? Does our current system offer learning opportunities, or create artificial barriers to entry? We reflect on our own beauty school experiences to explore how existing laws and licensure requirements may undermine our best arguments for fighting deregulation and advancing our interests.Resources:New York Times - A $21,000 Cosmetology School Debt, and a $9-an-Hour Job -----------Please subscribe, rate, and review Outgrowth on your favorite podcast platform to help us reach more listeners like you!----------2020-10-121h 04Outgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautyThe CDC: Straight From the SourceWho writes the federal guidelines for the beauty industry? Why does the CDC consider PPE the last line of defense for beauty pros? How can we improve ventilation in our salons? What steps should be taken if COVID-19 exposure happens? Our guest Dr. Cherie Estill from the CDC’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health answers our questions and we discuss the implications.Resources:Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Guidance:COVID-19 Employer Information for Beauty Salons and BarbershopsWhat Beauty Salon and Barbershop Employees Need to Know about COVID-192020-10-0547 minOutgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautyMoney Matters: Accountant Answers (Part 2)What triggers an audit by the IRS? What actions should you take if you've misclassified your staff as contractors or need to close your business? How can advance planning reduce your tax liability? Take control of your finances by learning how a certified public accountant can inform and guide you in the second of our 2-part episode with Desarie Anderson, CPA, EA.Resources:Desarie Anderson's website: https://accountants4hairstylists.com/Desarie's membership program: https://financesforsalonprofessionals.com/A Slice of Pro Beauty - Two-day virtual event for beauty pros-----------2020-09-2836 minOutgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautyMoney Matters: Accountant Answers (Part 1)Did you know that every decision you make in your business has tax consequences? What’s the difference between a hustle and a legitimate business? How do you track your cash flow? Take control of your finances by learning how a certified public accountant can inform and guide you in the first of our 2-part episode with Desarie Anderson, CPA, EA.Resources:Desarie Anderson's website: https://accountants4hairstylists.com/A Slice of Pro Beauty - Two-day virtual event for beauty pros-----------Please subscribe, rate, and review Outgrowth on yo...2020-09-2140 minOutgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautyIndustry Forecast: Dark Clouds or Silver Linings?Missing beauty shows and educational events? Feeling anxious about the holiday season and the future of your salon? In one of our most personal episodes ever, we describe how these new circumstances affect our old routines. While planning ahead may seem futile, we’re working to manage our expectations and benefit from opportunities that would not have existed otherwise.Resources:A Slice of Pro Beauty - Our two-day virtual learning eventAshley Gregory CoachingPrecision Nails-----------Please subscribe, rate, and review Outgrowth on your favorite podcast pl...2020-09-1445 minOutgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautyGovernment Affairs: Get InvolvedWill Congress give the beauty industry any economic relief? What actions can we take to make a difference at the state and federal levels? From tracking legislation to exercising our right to vote, we have opportunities to influence the direction of our government and the future of our industry. We welcome back Myra Reddy, Director of Government Affairs and Industry Relations for the Professional Beauty Association.Resources:Register to VoteProfessional Beauty Association (PBA)Professional Beauty Association (PBA) AdvocacyFICA Tax Tip Fairness-----------Please...2020-09-0740 minOutgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautyThe Dresscode Project: Beauty Has No GenderDoes your salon still charge different prices based on gender? What does your salon culture communicate about your values? As we examine traditions of the past, salon owners take the necessary steps to be more welcoming, inclusive, and accessible for clients of all gender identities. Our guest Kristin Rankin shares the mission of The Dresscode Project to promote gender-affirming salons.Resources:The Dresscode Project - Resources for creating safer spacesInstagram: @thedresscodeprojectFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dresscodeprojectTO/Annual Membership - Support The Dresscode ProjectPronoun Masks: https://www...2020-08-3144 minOutgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautyRe-Lease Me: Salon & Booth Rental ContractsHow do you renegotiate an existing lease? What happens if you can’t afford your rent, or your business closes? Because a contract defines the terms and limits your options, any change in your circumstances has significant legal and financial implications. Attorney Amy Toepper explains best practices for salon owners and booth renters when reviewing leases, ideally before you sign, but even afterwards.Resources:AMT Law - Legal advice for contract, employment, trademark, copyright, and corporate compliance matters.Legal In A Box - Business documents and connections to attorneys in your state2020-08-2441 minOutgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautyFilling the Leadership Void: A Call to ActionWhat direction will the industry take and who will lead us? How do we ensure that those we elevate deserve our trust? When the responsibility for our actions falls on us individually, following the advice of unqualified leaders has never been so risky. Difficult choices lie ahead for all of us. The launch of Outgrowth Insiders ensures we’re taking a big step toward the future, together.Resources:Outgrowth Insiders - Join our community-----------Please subscribe, rate, and review Outgrowth on your favorite podcast platform to help us reach more li...2020-08-1747 minOutgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautyState Board: Straight From The SourceStill waiting for your state board to advocate for the industry? Wondering who actually writes the rules? Searching for a way to have your voice heard? Limited understanding of how state governments function restricts our ability to meaningfully engage in the process. For answers to all of these questions, we go directly to the source in our interview with Kristy Underwood, the Executive Officer of California’s Board of Barbering and Cosmetology which regulates the largest population of beauty licensees in the country.Resources:Outgrowth AnnouncementBoard of Barbering and Cosmetology (BBC) - Ca...2020-08-1049 minOutgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautyClean Hands, Safe Salons (Part 4)Is operating outdoors safe? How do we avoid another shutdown of our salons? Where do we belong in the reopening timeline? In Part 4 of our popular series Clean Hands, Safe Salons, Leslie Roste, BSN, RN, of Barbicide, updates best practices and cautions against complacency in our fight against COVID and deregulation. We also tease a big announcement for Outgrowth listeners.Resources:Outgrowth AnnouncementBarbicide - Coronavirus InformationBarbicide Back-to-Work Plan - Guidelines for reopening and operating safelyBarbicide Certification - Free online infection control courseBarbicide COVID-19...2020-08-0355 minOutgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautyThe Luxury Lie: Famous Salons with Infamous PracticesWith branded products, trendy furnishings, and aspirational marketing, luxury salons occupy an enviable position in the beauty industry. But from the perspective of actual service providers, abusive behavior from salon owners, managers and clients makes their position not just unpleasant, but unacceptable. Editorial manicurist Gracie J describes her experiences dealing with discrimination and exploitation while working in famous NYC salons.Resources:Gracie J's Website: The Editorial NailInstagram: @theeditorialnailNew Single: Cut Me Dat CheckDepartment of Labor (DOL) - Nail Salon Workers Wage and Hour RightsUS Equal...2020-07-2748 minOutgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautySalon Policies: No Show? No Problem!How do you handle no shows, late cancellations, and other undesirable behaviors? Confront your fears and insecurity, not your clients, before problems arise. Salon policies cannot protect your businesses without careful planning, clear communication, and consistent enforcement.----------Please subscribe, rate, and review Outgrowth on your favorite podcast platform to help us reach more listeners like you!----------Visit our website:Outgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautyFind us on Social Media:Instagram & Facebook & TwitterWe want to hear from you!Email us at...2020-07-2048 minOutgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautyOutside Influence: Speak for YourselfWant more influence over how the government controls the beauty industry? Disappointed that no one listens to your concerns? There’s much more to creating change than just sharing your opinions. We introduce 5 simple steps you can follow to get involved in advocacy and ensure that your interests are served.Resources:Outgrowth - Advocacy Basics: 5 Simple Steps to Becoming Your Own AdvocateCommon Cause - Find your representativesProfessional Beauty Association (PBA) Advocacy----------Please subscribe, rate, and review Outgrowth on your favorite podcast platform to he...2020-07-1336 minOutgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautyBody of Work: A Pain in the Neck?Feeling the aches and pains of returning to work? Want to prevent discomfort and injuries? Improving the relationship between our bodies and our salon environments takes time and investment. Sara Taylor Eggleston, a professional disability management specialist and founder of Structured Health Resources, describes her proactive approach to ergonomics.Resources:VirtualErgonomics.com - Personalized virtual assessment of your workplaceStructured Health Resources - Experienced consultants who optimize comfort and function -----------Please subscribe, rate, and review Outgrowth on your favorite podcast platform to help us reach more listeners like y...2020-07-0642 minOutgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautyPricing for Safety: What Can You Afford?Can you meet new safety requirements without raising your prices? Will your business be profitable and sustainable after reopening? From increased product costs to decreased capacity, every aspect of our salon businesses has been impacted. When everything has changed, these questions can’t be answered until we do the math for ourselves.Resources:Outgrowth - Pricing Basics: Product Cost Per Service (CPS)This Ugly Beauty Business - The Salon Service Pricing Toolkit by Tina Alberino-----------Please subscribe, rate, and review Outgrowth on your favorite podcast platform to help us...2020-06-2949 minOutgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautyRace & Inclusivity in Beauty & BeyondIf talking about racism makes us feel uncomfortable, it’s because we have been too comfortable with injustice. The time to take a stand for racial equality is long overdue. We must seek to understand, listen, and do more. Our guests Shauna and Angel of DINKS Podcast speak from their experiences as Black women, sharing their thoughts and feelings in a revealing conversation about representation, accountability, and political action.Resources:DINKS Podcast - Instagram & FacebookSuggested by Shauna and Angel:Follow @k8shots and @wkamaubell on InstagramRead books by...2020-06-2248 minOutgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautyGovernment Affairs: Protecting Beauty ProsWho speaks for beauty pros? How do we ensure the government understands our needs? Do we have to file a lawsuit to protect our industry and make any progress? In our insightful discussion with Myra Reddy of the Professional Beauty Association, she explains how a collaborative approach to the legislative process gives voice to members, promotes their best interests, and influences policies and regulations at the state and federal levels.Resources:EPISODE BONUS!Outgrowth - Advocacy Basics: 5 Simple Steps to Becoming Your Own AdvocateProfessional Beauty Association (PBA)Professional Beauty...2020-06-1545 minOutgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautyClean Hands, Safe Salons (Part 3)Is blow drying safe? Do partitions and UV sterilizers actually work? In the absence of federal guidance, every state has taken its own path to reopening salons. Our new extended interview with Leslie Roste, BSN, RN, the Director of Education for Barbicide, covers the most controversial issues in Part 3 of our series.Resources:Barbicide - Coronavirus InformationBarbicide Back-to-Work Plan - Guidelines for reopening and operating safelyBarbicide Certification - Free online infection control courseBarbicide COVID-19 Certification - Free online coronavirus courseOutgrowth - Free signs...2020-06-081h 04Outgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautyRe-Open to Interpretation: Guidelines or Suggestions?How should beauty pros interpret industry guidelines when it’s not clear what’s recommended and what's actually required? Guidelines were meant to make the process of reopening our businesses as safe as possible, but instead, they’ve often been confusing. We use examples from California and Illinois to analyze the specific language and discuss the implications for salons and their clients.(Recorded Thursday, May 28, 2020. Interpretations subject to change.)Resources:Personal Care Services Guidelines (Illinois)Be Safe Chicago: Be Safe. Personal Services (Chicago, IL)COVID-19 Industry Guidance: Hair Salons and Ba...2020-06-0138 minOutgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautySalon Reopening Guidelines: What's NextFrustration and anger have been building over the lack of information and conflicting standards for reopening salons. What will be required when salons open? Who makes those decisions? We talk about why state boards haven’t done more, how individual beauty professionals will respond, and what we expect will happen next.Resources: Centers for Disease Control - Reducing the Spread of COVID-19 in Workplaces FAQsCenters for Disease Control - Worker Decision TreeBehindthechair.com - Your State-by-State Guide to Salon ReopeningsAmerican Association of Cosmetology Schools - Coronavirus Res...2020-05-2537 minOutgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautyAffordable Legal Advice for Beauty Pros (Finally!)Need legal advice? In a perfect world, we’d consult an attorney before making major decisions for our beauty businesses, like choosing a legal entity, signing a lease or hiring employees. If you’ve ever needed an attorney, but thought you couldn’t afford one, our guest Amy Toepper, the Founder and CEO of Legal In A Box, will explain how expert advice can be accessible and affordable.Resources: COVID-19 Waiver - $10 Only! Special offer from Legal In A Box for Outgrowth Podcast professionalsLegal In A Box - Business documents and conn...2020-05-1849 minOutgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautyExclusions Apply: What Your Liability Insurance Won't Cover (Part 2)Are you covered for selling at-home hair color or facial kits? Or for a client who refuses to wear PPE? How do we make clients feel safe when salons reopen? Get the answers in Part 2 of our conversation about professional liability insurance with Tracy Donley, the Executive Director of Associated Skin Care Professionals.Resources: Special Offer for Outgrowth Podcast Professionals!Discounted Membership including Individual Liability Insurance:Hair ProfessionalsSkin Care ProfessionalsNail Professionals (Discount code: outgrowth20)Back to Practice Guides:Hair Professionals Sk...2020-05-1126 minOutgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautyExclusions Apply: What Your Liability Insurance Won’t Cover (Part 1)Are you covered for transmitting a communicable disease, causing a client injury, serving alcohol or tinting lashes? In trying to protect our salon businesses, we need to know more than just a thing or two about insurance, like what’s covered and what’s not. Our guest Tracy Donley, the Executive Director of Associated Skin Care Professionals, has the answers in this 2 part episode.Resources: Special Offer for Outgrowth Podcast Professionals!Discounted Membership including Individual Liability Insurance:Hair ProfessionalsSkin Care ProfessionalsNail Professionals (Discount code: outgrowth20)Bac...2020-05-0437 minOutgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautyIndustry in Crisis: Is Organizing a Union the Answer?What do cheap manicures, worker exploitation, and coronavirus have in common? They share an epicenter: New York City. Now as beauty professionals across the country struggle to claim unemployment benefits and survive salon shutdowns, the issue of workers rights takes center stage. Our guest Luis Gomez of Workers United NY/NJ describes efforts to improve conditions for the most vulnerable workers in the beauty industry. Resources: New York Nail Salon Workers Association (NYNSWA) Instagram: @nailtechsunited Twitter: @NailTechsUnited Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NYNSWA/ Race to the Bottom: Low Prices & Stolen Wa...2020-04-2732 minOutgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautyPetitions, Partitions, & PPESigning a petition is not real advocacy and certificates are meaningless. We say that and much more about what’s happening while the beauty industry awaits permission to reopen. How much damage will we do to our industry as a result of impatience, questionable decisions, and non-compliance?Resources:CNN - This is where all 50 US states stand on reopeningProfessional Beauty Association (PBA) - State Board Directory (website links) Centers for Disease Control - Special website for Coronavirus (COVID-19)MentalHealth,gov - National resources for mental health care2020-04-2046 minOutgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautyCommunicating with Clients & LandlordsAre you a responsible beauty professional? This question informs how we respond to the significant challenges of the coronavirus pandemic. We offer our take on how to communicate with clients (including those requesting services!) and landlords expecting rent when we’re not allowed to work.Resources:MultiState - COVID-19 Policy Tracker - State-by-state information on executive orders, essential business definitions, school closures, travel restrictions and moreGoogle - COVID-19 Map - Current statistics at national, state and county levelsUSA.gov - Unemployment Help - Unemployment benefits amid the coronavirus...2020-04-1340 minOutgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautyClean Hands, Safe Salons (Part 2)Looking forward to when we can provide beauty services again? We continue our conversation with infection control expert Leslie Roste, BSN, RN. As Director of Education for BlueCo Brands, Leslie previews Barbicide’s new back-to-work plan with specific recommendations for preparing our salons. We also discuss the broader implications for the beauty industry, including:• how to address the subject of safety with clients;• why giving clients professional products for at-home use may backfire;• what regulatory changes we might expect.Resources:Barbicide - Coronavirus InformationBarbicide Back-to-Work Plan - Guidelines for reopenin...2020-04-0651 minOutgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautyNo One Called for YelpWe react to the news that Yelp, in partnership with GoFundMe, created fundraising campaigns as “COVID-19 Small Business Relief” on behalf of businesses without prior consent. We also discuss the optics of fundraising and the importance of maintaining control over marketing your business, even when your business may be temporarily closed.Resources:GoFundMe - Search your business name and “Support [Business Name] COVID-19 Relief in [City]” to determine if this applies to your businessGoFundMe - Submit a request to claim your campaign (requires EIN and valid ID to opt in or out)GoF...2020-03-3041 minOutgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautyClean Hands, Safe Salons (Part 1)With a renewed focus on infection control in the beauty industry, we welcome Leslie Roste, RN, BSN, our first-ever guest. Leslie gives practical advice and her expert opinions on a range of topics:• why anti-bacterial soap would not be recommended for hand washing;• the ways that liquid disinfectants are misused in a salon setting;• how coronavirus compares to the flu and the value of a flu shot for beauty professionals.We conclude with suggestions for maintaining our mental health and sustaining hope for the future.(Recorded Friday, March 20, 2020)Resources:Center...2020-03-2337 minOutgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautyCoping with CoronavirusAs we face disruption in our beauty businesses due to the coronavirus pandemic, we suggest ways to be productive even when we cannot provide services directly to clients. The same time we’d be spending with clients can be used to update our websites, deep clean the salon, take product inventory, and much more. Beyond protecting your health, what are your plans?Resources:This Ugly Beauty Business - The Salon Service Pricing Toolkit----------Please subscribe, rate, and review Outgrowth on your favorite podcast platform to help us reach more listeners li...2020-03-1629 minOutgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautyLive From New YorkOur first mini episode recaps the very successful launch of Outgrowth Podcast. What should have been an exciting show weekend in New York City was upended when the organizers cancelled due to the coronavirus. What happens next? We answer your questions about exchanging follows on Instagram and including prices in your brochure.----------Please subscribe, rate, and review Outgrowth on your favorite podcast platform to help us reach more listeners like you!----------Visit our website: Outgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautyFind us on Social Media:...2020-03-0914 minOutgrowth: A Slice of Pro BeautyDeregulation - What's the Big Deal?Licensing deregulation is a real threat to the professional beauty industry. Why is it happening and what recourse do you have to stop it? Ashley shares her concerns about Illinois House Bill 5558, and what actions she is taking to fight the bill. Jaime discusses resources for those who are just starting out with advocacy, and how to find bills that might affect your license in your state.Resources:Common Cause - Find your representativesUSA.gov - Find your representativesAmerican Association of Cosmetology Schools (AACS) - Bill Tracker...2020-02-2938 min