Stop Taking Advice from Strangers—Your Business Deserves Better

03/11/25 • 23 min

Too many salon owners are making major business decisions based on random social media comments and unqualified peer advice—and it’s costing them big time. In this episode, Brie and Chandra break down the dangers of crowdsourced business strategies, why bad advice spreads like wildfire, and how relying on opinions over data can tank your profitability. They’ll also dive into the power of real mentorship, the importance of understanding your own salon metrics, and why investing in proper business education is the key to long-term success.

Stop gambling with your business—tune in now!

For more expert strategies, coaching, and resources, visit www.thebeautybizagency.com.

Stop gambling with your business—tune in now!

For more expert strategies, coaching, and resources, visit www.thebeautybizagency.com.

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Empowerment Over Entitlement: Standing Firm Against Your Team’s Demands

Have You Ever Felt Like a Hostage in Your Own Business?

Have you ever felt trapped in your own salon—like you're walking on eggshells around your team, afraid to enforce policies or hold people accountable? If so, you might be dealing with entitlement culture, and it’s silently killing your studio’s success.

In this episode of Salon Swagger, Brie and Chandra break down the critical difference between empowerment and entitlement in salon leadership. They dig into why entitlement takes root, how it erodes team morale and business growth, and—most importantly—what you can do to stop it.

You’ll learn:
🚨 The red flags of entitlement in your salon culture
🔥 How to shift from frustration to empowerment without losing your team
📌 The leadership strategies that prevent entitlement from taking hold
💡 Why modeling accountability is the key to long-term success

If you’re ready to take back control, lead with confidence, and create a thriving salon culture where respect, growth, and performance are the norm—this episode is a must-listen.

🔗 For more tips, strategies, and coaching options, visit www.thebeautybizagency.com.

Next Episode

"The Big Salon Myth: Why Smaller Could Make You Richer"

Episode Description:
For years, I believed that scaling up was the only path to success—more stylists, more revenue, more growth. But what if I told you that bigger doesn’t always mean better? In this episode, I’m getting personal and sharing why I made the bold decision to downsize my salon, how it completely transformed my business, and why large salons often struggle to hit even 20% profitability.

I’ll walk you through:
✅ The real financial challenges of running a large team
✅ How industry data made me rethink my entire business model
✅ What happened when I went from 15+ stylists to just 7—and why I’ve never looked back
✅ The freedom, profit, and peace that came with downsizing
✅ How to define success on your terms (not what the industry says you should do)

If you’ve been feeling trapped by your business or constantly chasing more just to stay afloat, this episode is for you. Let’s rethink growth, profitability, and what really makes a salon successful.

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