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the Hello Hair Pro podcastWhat Cosmetology School Won't Teach You [EP:176]Send us a textResilience, Breaks, and Business Lessons for Salon OwnersIn this episode, Jen and Todd discuss the importance of resilience and taking breaks in the face of life's challenges. Jen shares her recent hiatus and the need to prioritize personal well-being. They also delve into business strategies, prioritizing client service over awards and accolades. The episode addresses criticisms of cosmetology schools and emphasizes personal accountability in business education. Jen and Todd provide insights into genuine client engagement and highlight the value of learning from vari...2025-01-2027 minthe Hello Hair Pro podcastSetting Up Your Business for the New Year Pt.1 [EP:173]Send us a textPlanning for Success: Reflecting on Setting New Business GoalsIn this episode, Jen and Todd welcome listeners back after the holidays and explore the importance of business reflection and planning for the new year. Key topics include setting SMART goals, partnering with the right accountant, and refining client experiences both in-salon and online. Jen and Todd also stress the value of simplifying service menus and the benefits of planning for the year ahead to capitalize on business growth opportunities. Tune in for essential t...2024-12-3033 minthe Hello Hair Pro podcastChristian Gaytan [EP:169]Send us a textNavigating the World of Haircutting Education with Christian GaytanIn this episode, join hosts Jen and Todd as they catch up with special guest Christian Gaytan, a seasoned hair professional and educator. Christian shares his journey from discovering his passion for haircutting to becoming an independent educator. Listeners will gain insights into the importance of simplifying education, the challenges of going independent, and how to maintain tunnel vision for success.With stories from behind the chair and tips for aspiring educators, this conversation...2024-12-0254 minthe Hello Hair Pro podcastSalon Staff & Leadership Problems [EP:168]Send us a textOvercoming Leadership Challenges in Salons: Insights and Strategies3-2-1 Pro Push Newsletter! Powered by Hello HairIn this episode, Jen and Todd navigate common leadership challenges salon owners face. They discuss handling resistance to change, the importance of clear communication, establishing systems, and effective training. Jen shares a recent experience where a new salon owner struggled with implementing new systems due to a lack of leadership and clarity. The conversation emphasizes the need for strong fou...2024-11-2534 minthe Hello Hair Pro podcastHoliday Survival for Salons [EP:165]Send us a textHoliday Prep and Team Support Tips: Business Insights from Jen and ToddIn this episode, Jen and Todd discuss the importance of planning and preparation as the holiday season approaches. They share insights about managing inventory, working with a reliable support team, maximizing business performance, and managing personal health to stay efficient. Jen emphasizes ordering extra supplies to avoid disruptions, while Todd advises on efficient social media and marketing strategies. They also highlight the significance of having a solid financial plan and providing a secure wor...2024-11-0424 minthe Hello Hair Pro podcastAshley Enciso [EP:164]Send us a textAshley’s Journey: Leadership, Resilience, and Thriving in the Beauty IndustryIn this episode, we chat with Ashley Enciso and discover her journey as a salon owner and hairstylist, sharing the highs and lows she's navigated in the beauty industry. From handling unexpected crises to building a resilient and supportive work environment, we discuss the importance of leadership and problem-solving under pressure. Ashley reflects on her early challenges, from renting a chair fresh out of school to finding the right fit in different salons and th...2024-10-2853 minthe Hello Hair Pro podcastLeading Modern Hair Pros [EP:163]Send us a textLeadership and Modern Strategies in Salon ManagementIn this episode, Jen and Todd explore the multifaceted challenges and strategies in the salon industry. They begin by discussing the personal and emotional aspects of parenting related to a sixth-grade trip and transition into the importance of leadership and personalized education in professional settings. There's an emphasis on providing flexible schedules and maintaining work-life balance, particularly during the holiday season. They delve into the role of technology in enhancing salon operations, including software to improve efficiency and eco...2024-10-2139 minthe Hello Hair Pro podcastProductive Hair Education [EP:162]Send us a textNavigating the Chaos: Renovations, Education, and Personal GrowthIn this episode, Jen and Todd navigate the chaos of home renovations while focusing on personal and professional growth. They discuss the importance of patience and adaptability as they live on one floor with their family and dog due to an in-progress flooring project. Transitioning to education, they recount their recent experience attending and assisting a cutting class with DJ Muldoon, highlighting the value of quality over popularity in educational courses. The conversation delves into the significance of...2024-10-1426 minthe Hello Hair Pro podcastBuilding a Winning Culture [EP:161]Send us a textNavigating Business Highs and Lows: Lessons in Leadership and GrowthIn this episode, Jen and Todd delve into the complexities of managing a business, emphasizing the importance of embracing both the highs and lows. They discuss the significance of starting conversations without overthinking potential outcomes and advocating for proactive dialogue in all aspects of life. They share insights into leadership by example, particularly in cultivating a positive work environment and guiding young professionals. The duo highlights their experiences in running a salon, focusing on team dyn...2024-10-0735 minthe Hello Hair Pro podcastMastering Missed Opportunities [EP:160]Send us a textOverlooked Opportunities and Building Skills in a Salon EnvironmentIn this episode, Jen and Todd discuss their experiences from a recent Friday recording, where they explore the importance of identifying and capitalizing on overlooked opportunities within the salon industry. They share stories about missed opportunities, such as how a staff member named Gianna was given the chance to lead a hair extension class, leading to a sense of pride and accomplishment. They emphasize the significance of a positive mindset, mentorship, and delegation in fostering a supportive team en...2024-09-3038 minthe Hello Hair Pro podcastMarie Kieffer [EP:159]Send us a textEmpowering Community through Service and Connection: Insights with Marie KiefferIn this episode, Jen and Todd sit down with Marie Kieffer to discuss their experiences in the hair industry. The conversation flows from light-hearted introductions to more profound topics. Marie shares her inspiring journey from opening a successful salon to becoming an educator. Jen and Marie emphasize maintaining high standards while fostering team improvement and discuss the crucial role of connection and effective communication in building trust within the community. They navigate topics like accountability, car...2024-09-231h 12
The Bowen Island PodcastJen Ford - BC NDPJen Ford is the NDP Candidate for the West Vancouver Sea to Sky riding in this year's provincial election. She is a long-time community advocate with a deep commitment to social justice, environmental sustainability, and public service. In this episode, we get to know her better and learn what her hopes and aspirations are for the West Vancouver Sea to Sky Riding.Our conversation highlighted the importance of advocating for small municipalities, addressing climate change, and supporting regional infrastructure and transit systems. Jen emphasizes the need for progressive policies like CleanBC to combat climate change and the importance...2024-09-1645 minthe Hello Hair Pro podcastBad Reviews & Business Challenges [EP:157]Send us a textThe Battles of Business: Negative Reviews and Entrepreneurial StrugglesIn Episode 157, Jen and Todd discuss handling negative reviews and share their experiences with a particularly challenging one-star review. They discuss the common misconception that being great at a skill, like hairstyling, automatically translates to business success. Jen reflects on parenting milestones and mentorship, while Todd emphasizes the importance of communication and dealing with both clients and business partners. Together, they offer practical advice for aspiring business owners, highlighting the need for constant adaption, robust systems, and...2024-09-0940 minthe Hello Hair Pro podcastEnd-of-Year Strategies Unveiled [EP:156]Send us a textGet Ready for the Rest of 2024: Planning, Marketing, and Preparing for the HolidaysIn this episode, Jen and Todd discuss preparing for the remainder of 2024, focusing on business planning, holiday readiness, and marketing strategies. They highlight the importance of understanding your yearly goals, leveraging pre-booking, maximizing retail opportunities, and effectively using social media to target client needs. Additionally, they emphasize the necessity of self-care and the value of proper scheduling to avoid burnout during the holiday season. Jen and Todd share practical tips and personal...2024-09-0239 min
Watch With Jen™Watch With Jen - S5: E20 - Jan-Michael Vincent with Larry Karaszewski & Daniel WatersThis week, I'm honored to be joined by not one but two brilliant screenwriters, Larry Karaszewski & Daniel Waters. Larry Karaszewski & his writing/directing/producing partner Scott Alexander are best known for writing unusual true stories such as the films ED WOOD, THE PEOPLE VS. LARRY FLYNT, MAN ON THE MOON, AUTO FOCUS, BIG EYES, DOLEMITE IS MY NAME, & the hit television miniseries THE PEOPLE VS. OJ SIMPSON: AMERICAN CRIME STORY. The team has won Emmys, Golden Globes, Producers, & Writers Guild Awards. Additionally, Larry is also a former Governor & Vice President of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts...2024-08-201h 23the Hello Hair Pro podcastHow We Retain Staff [EP:154]Send us a textBuilding a Positive Salon Culture: Insights from the Hello Hair Co TeamIn this episode, Jen and Todd tackle a fan mail question about the challenges of retaining stylists in their salon. They delve into the importance of maintaining a supportive workplace environment, emphasizing respect, continuous education, and personal connections. They discuss their strategies for fostering growth, treating staff with dignity, and providing clear career pathways. The episode concludes with heartfelt testimonials from their team, showcasing the positive impact of their leadership and the unique cul...2024-08-1950 minthe Hello Hair Pro podcastLet's Talk Clientele [EP:152]Send us a textBuilding and Retaining a Strong Clientele in the Hair IndustryIn this episode, Jen and Todd discuss the importance of continually acquiring new clients in the hair industry. They debate the notion of closing books and highlight the pitfalls of such strategies both in hairstyling and other industries, using Todd's experience at a restaurant as an example. Jen and Todd emphasize the need to offer a reliable client experience, make use of SEO and Google Ads, and keep social media presence updated. They also explore the...2024-08-0535 minthe Hello Hair Pro podcastWalking the Walk [EP:151]Send us a textBuilding 'Hello': Core Values, Client Experience, and Staff CultureIn this episode, Jen and Todd discuss the unique aspects of their salon, 'Hello Hair Co.', and what sets it apart. They touch on their initial planning stages, emphasizing the importance of creating a fun and engaging workspace, and detail their core values—integrity, customer service, and staff support. They illustrate how these values manifest in their daily operations, from client interactions to staff relations, through personal anecdotes. Jen and Todd also highlight the importance of tr...2024-07-2932 minthe Hello Hair Pro podcastOverconfidence [EP:149]Send us a textUnderstanding the Dunning-Kruger Effect in the Hair IndustryIn this episode, Jen and Todd delve into the Dunning-Kruger Effect, a cognitive bias where people with limited knowledge overestimate their abilities. They discuss how this phenomenon manifests in the hair industry, from new graduates to seasoned professionals, and relate their own experiences in their salon.They talk about the signs of false confidence, the reality check often needed for true growth, and the importance of mentorship and continuous learning. Jen highlights cases from their industry where in...2024-07-1529 minthe Hello Hair Pro podcastBusiness Ups & Downs [EP:148]Send us a textNavigating the Highs and Lows of Business Entrepreneurship: Insights from Jen and ToddIn this episode, Jen and Todd dive deep into the rollercoaster journey of business entrepreneurship, sharing relatable personal experiences from starting and managing their salon, Hello. They discuss the struggles of finding the right space, the impact of COVID-19, and the intricacies of managing people and implementing systems. On the positive side, they highlight the importance of community involvement, the benefits of having a structured pricing system, and the rewarding aspects of building and le...2024-07-0835 min
The Studio Takeover PodcastAn Abundance of Interest: ADHD and Creatives with Jen SwedhinSend us a textADHD comes with it's own host of challenges and with the stigma historically associated with neurodivergence, can be a a point of contention for many creatives. Jen pulls back the curtain on the modes of the brain.Default: reflective, contemplation, rumination, day dreamingActive: Taking actionThoughts lead to emotion, to the emotion, to the action (or inaction). As neurodivergents tend to lean into the default, especially when self judgement comes into play. AKA the internal shit storm.It's about resetting the nervous system which is not an "easy" path...2024-06-2347 min
For The Love With Jen Hatmaker PodcastWhen Women Connect, We’re Powerful Together: Christine Blasey FordIn this emotionally charged last episode in our For the Love of the Matriarchy series, Jen shares an intimate and profound conversation with Christine Blasey Ford, who came into the public eye when she testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on September 27th, 2018, while it was considering the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the United States Supreme Court; describing an alleged sexual assault by the Supreme Court nominee that took place at a high school party in the 80s. Christine, with brave vulnerability, opens up about her harrowing experience in the aftermath of her testimony and the tsunami...2024-05-2941 min
Watch With Jen™Watch With Jen - S5: E2 - Francis Ford Coppola in the '80s with Mitchell BeaupreAlthough we had an early kickoff to our 2024 season with our episode dedicated to the work of Tom Wilkinson early in January, Watch With Jen listeners can consider this the official start of Season 5. Reuniting with my good friend & the senior editor of Letterboxd, the intelligent & highly articulate Mitchell Beaupre, in this delightful, research-filled feature-length conversation, we take a look at director Francis Ford Coppola's ambitious, messy, underrated, & often misunderstood '80s period, with emphasis on the films RUMBLE FISH, THE COTTON CLUB, ONE FROM THE HEART, & PEGGY SUE GOT MARRIED. Mitchell Beaupre's Bio: I'm so pleased...2024-02-181h 37
Alex and Annie: The Real Women of Vacation RentalsJen Ford’s Journey to Creating Work-Life Balance through Meaningful Career ChoicesSend us a message!In this episode of "Alex & Annie, The Real Women of Vacation Rentals," hosts Alex & Annie welcome back and dive deep into the extraordinary journey of Jen Ford, a trailblazer in the vacation rental industry. Join us as we uncover the highs, lows, and unexpected turns that shaped her remarkable career.Jen's Evolution in the Vacation Rental Industry:Jen shares her transition from the fast-paced world of high tech to becoming a finance executive at HomeAway, and her decision to take some time off from the industry after Turnkey Vacation R...2024-02-0738 minthe Hello Hair Pro podcastBehind the Scenes with Todd [EP:126]Send us a textMonday Matters: A Peek Behind the ScenesTodd shares that his co-host, Jen, cannot join him for this podcast episode due to travel and personal commitments, explaining why he decided to give her rest and not record over the weekend for this week. He discusses the topic of perfectionism, stating that the episode won't be as perfect as planned, but he considers it's still important to record, publish, and create content. He goes into detail about the concept of overcoming perfectionism based on his experiences from his gy...2024-02-0521 minthe Hello Hair Pro podcastJen's Australian Training Adventure [EP:125]Send us a textTraining with Evo: Reflections and OutcomesIn the podcast, Jen shares her experience attending training with Evo, a hair product brand. She was invited to train with Evo in South Australia and discusses her initial apprehension due to family and business commitments. Throughout the training, Jen learns new techniques, meets the company's founder and other industry professionals, and previews Evo's upcoming product lineup, including new shades in the demi-line, Staino colors, and scalp care treatments. We end the discussion by reflecting on the personal and pro...2024-01-2941 minthe Hello Hair Pro podcastHello Update! [EP:114]Send us a textIn this episode, we decided it would be fun to update everyone about what we've been up to heading into the holiday season. Here's a look at what we decided to share.We've begun scheduling and recording guests that we align with. Doing new things creates discomfort, and that is where the magic happens! We've talked a bunch about growth and figured it was time for us to challenge ourselves.We have some amazing people we've already recorded with and a su...2023-11-1331 min