MIXING WITH THE BEST
Talk shop, drink fizz, be inspired by our industry’s finest – Meet & Mix is back!
How would you like to discuss your business goals and challenges with some of the UK’s most successful salon owners? Thought you might! And how about if we pour you a glass of champers while you chat? Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Meet & Mix, the unique Salon Smart session that positively fizzes with energy, ideas and professionalism.
Ken West
Sophia Hilton
Steve Rowbottom
Michael Van Clarke
Russell-John Barker, Mahogany Hairdressing, Oxford – Mahogany have been experimenting with alternatives to traditional apprenticeships, using university undergraduates to take care of shampooing, sweeping and passing up pins.
Toby Dicker, The Chapel – retention isn’t an issue at this successful South East salon group, thanks to win-win recruitment and performance tracking models.
Sophia Hilton, Not Another Salon, London – she breathes creativity and passion into everything she touches – including an eclectic team that loves her right back
Katie Katon, George’s Hairdressing, Leicester – winners of Best Local Salon at Creative HEAD’s 2016 Most Wanted awards, producer of industry mega-talents like Rita Ora stylist Chris Appleton and It List winner Natalia Maxwell, and generally a fun and exciting place to work. Meet the woman who leads by example…
Jayne Prigent, Jas Hair Group, Salisbury – quite simply, a legend. Jayne has not only built a 26-year success story with Jas Hair Group, she’s revitalised Salisbury businesses too. A refreshingly honest conversation partner!
Jayne Prigent
Toby Dicker
Katie Katon
Russell-John Barker
Steve Rowbottom, Westrow – educator, precision cutter, platform artist, salon group owner… Natural born team leader Steve co-founded Westrow in 1987 and has helped build it into one of the most successful salon groups in the UK
Michael Van Clarke, Michael Van Clarke, London – hairdresser to supermodels and rock stars… and also a firm believer in the power of our craft. He believes too many salon owners get disheartened too soon, and would like to see clearer career paths to help people realise their full potential.
Ken West, 3•6•5 Education – director of the successful business coaching firm, Ken will help you grow a stronger business. Ask him anything about spreadsheets, systems, stock, marketing, PR, HR – and more!