We’re in the era of the “hands-off salon owner”—but let’s get real: no system can replace your presence.

In today’s episode, I’m sharing the hard-earned lessons from the seasons I tried to lead from a distance, what fell apart (and why), and how I’ve come to use systems as a support to my leadership—not a substitute for it.

If you’ve been hoping your SOPs would run the show while you check out, this is your reminder that sustainable success still needs a present leader. Let’s talk about the difference between a salon that runs without you and a salon that grows because of you.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• Why “autopilot” doesn’t mean “hands-off”

• How to identify what only you can do in your business

• Where systems help—and where they hurt—when leadership is absent

• What happened when I thought SOPs were enough

• How I use regular check-ins to amplify my leadership (not micromanage)

• Why sustainability needs both systems and presence

  The difference between taking a break and walking away completely