The Independent Stylist Podcast

By Jennifer Kenny

Calling all Solopreneurs, Independent Hairstylists and Salon Suite Owners and independent beauty professionals - Inspiration, Information and actionable tips to help you grow your business behind and beyond the chair, and consciously create your best and most abundant life.

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How to Come Up On The First Page Of Google (for free)

The Independent Stylist PodcastOct 31, 2022

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14:27

AI: Scare Tactics Exposed

It had to be said. I’m tired of hearing other businesses coaches in this space predicting an Ai induced apocalypse while simultaneously trying to sell you their program to help you manage said apocalypse. 🤮 I’m here to help you adapt and innovate with an open and growth fueled mindset 💕 While I'll never downplay the overall concerns about how Ai could impact the world, it's here and I'm choosing to look at and find ways that it can benefit YOU, the people that I want to connect with and serve. You can find the Beauty Business Ai Lab HERE, it's the beauty industry's first ai resource and also contain's the beauty industry's first ai powered course, the new version of what was my Easy Money workbook and guide has now been fully updated to leverage ai to help you manage the money side of your business with lighting fast speed and ease without sacrificing quality. As a business coach, I prioritize trust and service. That's why I've paused the Salon Suite University program to incorporate AI tools that enhance value and align with current technology. I've also launched the Beauty Business AI Lab to help you grow your business through AI. Be the first to know about the refreshed Salon Suite University Labs when they're available by clicking HERE

May 24, 202325:11

How Ai Can Help Position You As An Expert (plus bonus tea)

Want to build next level trust with your clients? Want to position yourself as an absolute expert? First Up i'l giving a quick talk with some important info about understanding ingredients.
I'm a huge ingredient nerd and it was a huge part of what I did behind the chair. Learn how to position yourself as an expert by really....understanding what you're talking about when it comes to products - BEYOND the immediate benefits.
Listen all the way to the end for some tea that is going to help you understand how chat gpt at ai is revolutionizing the beauty industry and how you can use it for good.
You can access any information you heard about at ShampooSociety.com

Apr 24, 202320:45

⚡️Instagram Update - is Meta Verified worth it?

Now that anyone can pay to have the blue check mark and be meta verified, is it worth it for your salon suite or booth rental business? Here are some things to consider before taking the plunge! Join the shampoo society here connect with me on Instagram @ IndependentStylistPodcast and on tiktok

Apr 04, 202309:31

How Ai is going to revolutionize the beauty industry

Ai and chat gpt is here and not going anywhere. It can absolutely help you in your beauty business as a hairstylist, beauty professional or as an educator or coach. Do not sleep on ai and how a positive mindset about how Ai is going to change things is going to take you way farther than a fear or scarcity based mindset. There are going to be new ways to use this technology constantly showing up so being in a place to be proactive and embrace this technology and use it to your benefit is where the magic is going to happen. Get the my free class to help your supercharge your business with ai at jenniferkenny.mykajabi.com/

Mar 28, 202320:48

How Fear Based Gratitude Can Keep You Stuck

Let's take a dive into the unhealthy gratitude practices we've been indoctrinated with over the years and understand how to practice gratitude and run our businesses from a place of self love, and abundance based gratitude. No matter what type of economy we’re in, or how your business is going, acting from a place of fear is always going to keep you down. 💕💕💕

Feb 22, 202319:58

Firing Clients is ok!

Firing clients was once taboo and frowned upon but as our industry is collectively elevated and we’re consciously creating sustainable businesses and environments that support our mental health and well-being (instead of chip away at them), releasing clients that aren’t a match to work with us is becoming the norm. Today I’m talking about how to release clients that you dread working with, and how to prevent them from lashing out at you afterwards as well as handling bad reviews. You can find the Best Year Bundle and everything that I currently offer at www.thecurlgirl.com

Jan 29, 202318:37

3 Things That Will TRANSFORM your business w/ Cyd Charisse from Destroy The Hairdresser

I sat down with my new friend Cyd Charisse from Destroy The Hairdresser to give you a value packed and extremely actionable episode with 3 things that you can do right not to effect massive change in your business. I met Cyd recently at an event we both spoke at and I was instantly obsessed with her and how Destroy The Hairdresser is challenging all of the things that need to be reexamined in our industry. She's kind, approachable and has amazing insight into how you can really write your own ticket to a sustainable and, as they call it, Future Proof business - be it in your salon suite or commission salon. The future is here, and I love what I see. Enjoy this special episode - I can gaurantee you it won't be the last time you hear us working together.
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Jan 22, 202348:28

How to Come Up On The First Page Of Google (for free)

This is a MUST for every beauty professional. If you take clients at a physical address, you need to do this. I'm giving you a short, sweet, and super actionable "how to" quickly and easily rank on the first page of google without paid ads, or paying an s.e.o or marketing company to make it happen. This is really a must for salon suite owners, booth renters, hairstylists, estheticians, nail techs, lash artists, permanent makeup artists, spray tan artist and anyone who wants to rank their business on the first page of google.

Get anything I mentioned in this episode at www.TheCurlGirl.com

Oct 31, 202214:27

Caption Quickies - Remember, YOU are the boss.

This quick episode is just an extra shot of "remember that you are in control of your life and business" to add to your morning coffee. I'm reading some of my Instagram captions as reminders that you are worthy and don't need to let anyone take advantage of you. All of my people pleasers out there, take note - YOU CAN'T POUR FROM AN EMPTY CUP - and YOU are in control of how your run your business. 💕💕💕💕

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Sep 29, 202209:36

My Suite Life - starting the suite with Skye Miranda

A year into her journey as a salon suite owner, Skye Miranda talks about how she got here, what it was like taking the leap, and how she loves her suite life.

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Sep 25, 202242:07

Rich Suite Series - Episode #1 🌟 Speak It Into The Universe

Believing in yourself and your own worthiness is the foundation of an abundant business. Protecting your energy is so important. Listen to this quick episode and repeat the affirmations whenever you need a confidence boost or a reminder that you are worthy of your best business and most abundant life.

Jul 07, 202206:10

3 Ways To Make MORE Money 💎 Right Now in Your Salon Suite

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<li>Jodie Brown from the Hairstylist Rising podcast joins me for a quick bite 🍔 bonus episode that's supersized 🍟 with 3 actionable REAL TALK ways to make more money in your salon suite business right now.</li>
<li>If you're lucky enough to be catching this episode in in real time here's your link to get your FREE ticket to the Suite Summit.</li>
<li>Definitely make sure you listen till the end to hear how I booked $1500 of appointments with one email and Jodie will add the 🍯 secret sauce to emailing that you're missing out on!</li>
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May 10, 202239:23

Burnout Proof your Business with Hunter Donia

Hunter Donia, aka @HairbyHunty is a gem as well as an expert in automating your salon suite business so that you can prevent burnout and create a sustainable space that makes you great money and also provides an inimitable service experience for your guests.Join us for some laughs, some super hot tea, and the mindset shift that can completely transform your business and help you create a burnout proof salon suite.

Get your access HERE -A Really Suite Summit Sign Up -all 3 days FREE

May 07, 202253:03

How your website can help you make more money with Piper De Young

Piper De Young helps beauty and lifestyle entrepreneurs create magnetic brands and she's also created something really amazing called A Really Suite Summit that's just a wild amount of free education for independent beauty entrepreneurs and I'm so honored to be included this year. Listen to out chat about how having an on point website can be "the thing" that your business needs to help you get to the next level - and why it's not a scary as you may think to make a gorgeous website a reality.

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May 02, 202244:14

How to make 20 reels in an hour

My quick and dirty reels creation process that helps me always have content on hand to serve and inspire my ideal people. Check out BEYOND The Chair University www.beyondthechairuniversity.com

Free 3 day pass to the Suite Summit

May 01, 202213:07

💎 Getting Paid to make content with Cryistal Chaos

Hairstylist, Content creator, ex-influencer, photography expert and digital education creator Cryistal Casey aka CryistalChaos joins me for a very open chat about instagram prioritizing creators and cracking down on copyright infringement and why this really matters for the beauty industry and how we can all elevate the industry by complying with instagram's terms of service - and trust me, you’ll want to know this info! For more info about any of the education you heard us mention in this episode Photography courses , Rate sheets & media kits , Photography cheat sheets OR to work 1:1 with Cryistal find her at @CryistalChaos

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Apr 21, 202201:21:25

🌟The 20k Mistake You Might Be Making! with Libbey Lazarus from Secrets of Estheticians

A talk candid talk with Libbey Lazarus from Secrets of Estheticans about why boundaries matter and how you're absolutely selling yourseolf short if you don't hold them up in your business. Are you giving away 20k a year in services and not even realizing it? We both have done this and we will tell you how to make sure it doesn't happen to you!
find me at www.shampoosociety.com and Libbey at www.Secretsofestheticans.com

Mar 21, 202246:27

Easy Ways to Create More Content With Less Stress Behind The Chair

Quick tips episode - creating content behind the chair while you’re working can feel like you have a second job and add stress and burnout. This episode gives you super easy actionable tips to 10x your content without adding a ton of extra stress or time to do it. App I mentioned is the InShot app. Best Life Bundle is available at www.TheCurlGirl.com

Dec 16, 202116:34

300 Person Waitlist - Krista Leavitt Curl Specialist

The first of a curl specialist series. Grab a hot cup of something and snuggle in for this incredibly candid conversation with the amazing Krista Leavitt. She moved to new cites and rebuilt her business 4 times in 8 years, has a 6 figure behind the chair business and multiple streams of revenue. She's a stylist, educator, Canada's Curly Hair Expert - and a close personal friend of mine. This candid conversation is about what it looks like to be a niched down curl specialist, what every stylist can know about curly hair that will gain them more trust with their clients, and where we see the industry headed in a world where over 60% of the population has some curl pattern in their hair. Find Krista at CurlSpecialist.com and find me & the Best Life Bundle over at TheCurlGirl.com

Dec 11, 202154:47

3 Suite Life Time & Sanity Saving Tips Independent Stylists Need

When you're the one working IN and ON your business, you're going to a little help, even if it just means automating back office task. These hacks are GAME CHANGERS and can make a big impact in your business. www.thecurlgirl.com for Velvel Rope Copy + Paste Policies

Dec 03, 202119:03

How to Navigate Toxic Clients

Dr. Louise speaks about what people are, how to spot them and what it looks like to deal with them in your salon business. She drops a ton of amazing informations and gems that will help you navigate dealing with toxic clients - even if you are still building your book. Dr. Louise is a coach, a survivor of toxic parents, a philosopher, a dog mom, a stationery nerd, and an advocate for survivors of toxic people! Prior to formally launching her practice, Dr. Louise spent years navigating two toxic parents, a toxic ex, and a toxic mother-in-law. As soon as she finished her graduate degree, she turned to her true passion of leveraging the tools of philosophy to help fellow survivors work through their own journeys with toxic people. Dr. Louise offers a range of coaching and educational experiences- from individual coaching to workshops to keynote speeches on the subjects of boundary setting through philosophy. you can find her at www.EmpowermentThroughThought.com if you'd like to reach out & connect with her and you can find My copy + Paste Scripts as well as the Best Life Bundle at www.TheCurlGirl.com

Nov 22, 202138:14

Camouflage and Balayage - the blueprint to upping your game with Amy Mcmanus

Industry icon and balayage queen Amy McManus is talented, insightful, and completely transparent as she shares the exact blueprint she used to up her game and completely reinvent her career after 20 years in the industry. If you've ever wondered what it looks like to have brands knocking at your door, get recognition from top industry media outlets like Beauty Launchpad, inspire and educate to hundreds of thousands of Instagram followers, work behind the chair on your own terms, this episode has it all. Amy didn't start her journey trying to attract any of the industry attention she gets (and totally deserves). Listen in on her journey and how deciding to get serious about social media to grow her business blew up her career and made her a household name and one of the most recognized balayage artists in the world. Forever humble and authentic, Amy is an inspiration to the industry and I hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as I loved recording it with her! https://www.instagram.com/camouflageandbalayage/ and grab your best life bundle at https://www.instagram.com/independentstylistpodcast/ or https://www.thecurlgirl.com/ebook

Jul 06, 202149:12

The Beauty CPA - taking control of your money doesn’t have to be complicated

Kenesha Coleman is here to take your fears and frustrations away from your taxes and get you ALL SET when it comes to having your finances under control without a ton of stress! @thebeautycpa is a former irs revenue agent, worked for a fortune 150, and is an award winning CPA, irs enrolled agent and certified tax coach and is the answer to so many things so many of us need. She focuses exclusively on working with beauty entrepreneurs and is an absolute gift to our industry. Lose the fear, judgement and confusion about how to handle the taxes for your beauty business - if your business is in the United States, she can help you!

This is a can’t miss episode full of massive actionable value and will help you shed any fear you have of any issues surrounding your taxes - Kenesha has your back and she’s here dropping knowledge with a smile.

You can find her at www.colemantaxllc.com or @thebeautycpa on Instagram. You can find my easy money book on www.thecurlgirl.com/ebook

Jul 01, 202156:46

How to refuse a service when a client is already in your chair

This will most likely rarely happen but I want you to be prepared and empowered in case it ever does. You have the right to refuse services and there are times where it might be better and actually the healthier decision for your business and for your own mental health. More scripts to copy and paste are available in my scripts ebook at www.thecurlgirl.com/ebook

Jun 30, 202103:12

Working weekends when you’re building a book - is it a must?

If you’re wondering if it’s a must to work on weekends I encourage you to listen to this episode I’m waiting in with my opinions but I also I’m sharing several opinions from established hairdressers who were kind enough to offer their insight to me via Instagram so enjoy this deep dive into what it might look like to work weekends and what it might look like to say no to weekends and then use this resource to help you decide what is right for you. You’ll also find the link to my new e-book for independent stylist filled with Scripts and announcements to help you communicate clearly and effectively and incredibly professionally with your clients - “How do I say that the ultimate guide for Scripts and Announcements for Independent and Stylists” is available now at www.thecurlgirl.com/ebook and the Instagram post where I’m reading the comments in the episode can be found here If you’d like to connect personally with any of the stylist who were gracious enough to offer their insight - www.instagram.com/p/CPLT2xlj_HY/?utm_medium=copy_link

May 27, 202110:26

Make Money BEYOND The Chair🌟

Want to move BEYOND the chair? Has the past year + been a wakeup call? are you just ready for a change and wanting to explore options for your next chapter? If you want to be an independent educator - make money without working beyond the chair, using the skills you already have, and do it you own way and on your own terms - not be beholden to a brand or anyone but yourself - this episode is for you! I first posted this episode in May of 2020, but I've been ranting about this since 2017, I am ALL in on independent education, digital products, and doing the darn thing that builds your dream life.

you can download the Beyond The Chair Just Start Guide at www.beyondthechair.pro

May 21, 202101:21:17

Making money in the DM’s - the simple way to automate your dm’s to rake in cash and avoid burnout 💸

“How much is a haircut?” First of all, hello. Are you in place where dm’s are a source of stress and you’d prefer not to deal with them as part of your business process? Listen to this first - I was there! I have tips to help you be super firm with boundaries and not let dm’s be a source of stress while still using them as a way to help you make more money and connect with the kind of clients you want to attract. To join the shampoo society my monthly membership group that will save you time, help you grow on social media, get more ideal clients in your chair - go to www.shampoosociety.com

Mar 12, 202116:07

Gina Bianca - Why NOT You?

Salon owner times 2, Global business educator for Joico, beloved technical and business educator, fellow podcaster and all around amazing human, she's confident, grateful, and on a mission to elevate the industry and serve with authenticity Gina Bianca is dropping knowledge, insight and actionable tips to help you get what you want from your career and your life while sharing what the her journey looks like.

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Dec 31, 202001:20:11

How to EASILY make awesome Instagram content

Want to make a 15 second piece of content that you can repurpose in multiple ways? Try this strategy to help you come up with not only some good, binge worthy, eye candy content, but lots of it. When you reframe your thinking a little, you’ll see that content is EVERYWHERE. Seriously, it’s really all around you.

see my classes and even work one on one with me at www.thecurlgirl.com

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Dec 09, 202013:31

How Instagram Stories Can Skyrocket Your Reach

There are a few simple things you can do on Instagram stories to help get your content in front of the people that you've already worked so hard to get to follow you. Just because they're following you doesn't mean the algorithm is going to show them your content constantly, so use these SUPER SIMPLE tips to help make sure they do while building relationships at the same time.
Join my email club and get my free presets and guides and tips at www.thecurlgirl.com

Nov 09, 202015:09

Are you doing this to level up your business?

If you’re not doing this one thing already to level up your business and your life, try it! It’s a great way to lock in on the path of growth, abundance & good vibes for your business.

Nov 03, 202010:36

Instagram Reels YOUR Way

Instagram rolled out their answer to tik tok this summer and everyone is weighing in on how you should use this leg of the platform. My answer is, in a way that works for you. Hear my thoughts about what kind of co tent you should be creating on reels in a way that will work for your business and for YOU. www.sweetlittleempire.com

Oct 26, 202018:35

Michael Cole - The Absolute Key to Success

Industry Icon Michael Cole touches on his amazing career serving our industry and drops some of his literally timeless wisdom about how to approach (tbh, anything in life) but, in this case, explaining retail to your clients - serving vs. selling.

Sep 13, 202021:27

Politics and How to Say No To Conversations You Prefer Not to Have

Politics. Religion. Sex. The latest episide of Billions. Literally whatever it is that you prefer not to discuss while you're working is something that you have every single right to make clear to your clients. In this episode we'll talk about how you can approach this Issue and shut it down, professionally and with kindness, before it even starts.

Aug 16, 202020:15