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Grow My Salon Business Podcast
Antony Whitaker
321 episodes
1 week ago
I know that being in business isn’t always easy. Along with the many highs and ‘a ha’ moments it can sometimes be soul destroying, frustrating and a very lonely place to be. Being a business owner is one of life’s greatest educations and it gives you two clear choices, either you continually learn, adapt and grow, or you resist change, stagnate and perish. We live in ever changing and sometimes challenging times, so being informed and constantly inspired is more important than ever. Join Antony Whitaker talking to thought leaders on the business side of the hairdressing industry discussing insightful, provocative and inspiring ideas that matter. Get ready to learn, get ready to be challenged, get ready to be inspired and most importantly get ready to grow your salon business!
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I know that being in business isn’t always easy. Along with the many highs and ‘a ha’ moments it can sometimes be soul destroying, frustrating and a very lonely place to be. Being a business owner is one of life’s greatest educations and it gives you two clear choices, either you continually learn, adapt and grow, or you resist change, stagnate and perish. We live in ever changing and sometimes challenging times, so being informed and constantly inspired is more important than ever. Join Antony Whitaker talking to thought leaders on the business side of the hairdressing industry discussing insightful, provocative and inspiring ideas that matter. Get ready to learn, get ready to be challenged, get ready to be inspired and most importantly get ready to grow your salon business!
Show more...
Fashion & Beauty
Arts,
Business,
Management
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303 What 30+ Years in Salons Taught Me About People, Pay, and Purpose with Keri Davis-Duffy
Grow My Salon Business Podcast
54 minutes
4 months ago
303 What 30+ Years in Salons Taught Me About People, Pay, and Purpose with Keri Davis-Duffy

In this episode, I sit down with long-time industry leader Keri Davis-Duffy, whose career as a salon owner and educator spans more than three decades. Keri shares the wisdom earned through real-life experience, leading employee-based salons in a state that turned compensation models on their head, navigating leadership challenges, building culture, and bouncing back from the inevitable setbacks every salon owner faces.


We talk candidly about staff walkouts, transitioning to hourly pay, creating flexible schedules for today’s workforce, and the crucial difference between being a great hairdresser and being a great business owner. Keri doesn’t sugarcoat it; salon ownership today is a different game entirely, but she offers grounded, inspiring advice for those brave enough to take it on. If you’re serious about building a business that lasts, you’ll want to soak up every minute of this conversation.

IN THIS EPISODE:

  • [00:00] Welcome and guest introduction
  • [00:56] Keri’s salon history and business model
  • [04:17] Why she built an employee-based salon in a booth rental world
  • [09:44] How California’s labor laws changed compensation models
  • [15:14] Designing an hourly pay system that rewards productivity
  • [19:35] Tracking performance and managing seasonal fluctuations
  • [24:07] Wisdom for new salon owners in 2025
  • [30:13] The walkout that changed everything
  • [34:05] Lessons in leadership and communication during crisis
  • [38:26] Adapting to Gen Z and flexibility in scheduling
  • [41:36] Biggest challenges facing the salon industry today
  • [43:14] Quick-fire insights: manufacturers, educators, tragedy, drama & more
  • [51:24] The value of mentorship and giving back

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Grow My Salon Business Podcast
I know that being in business isn’t always easy. Along with the many highs and ‘a ha’ moments it can sometimes be soul destroying, frustrating and a very lonely place to be. Being a business owner is one of life’s greatest educations and it gives you two clear choices, either you continually learn, adapt and grow, or you resist change, stagnate and perish. We live in ever changing and sometimes challenging times, so being informed and constantly inspired is more important than ever. Join Antony Whitaker talking to thought leaders on the business side of the hairdressing industry discussing insightful, provocative and inspiring ideas that matter. Get ready to learn, get ready to be challenged, get ready to be inspired and most importantly get ready to grow your salon business!