Six key topics on the Salon Smart London event agenda

Creative HEAD’s business networking event will return to London on 20 March 2023

Salon Smart’s job, no, let’s call it duty, is to deliver practical advice on relevant issues troubling salon and barber shop owners and managers right now. So, what’s on the agenda for 2023’s event? Here are some of the trending topics…

1. TACKLING FEAR AND FINDING PURPOSE

Darren Fowler, owner of Fowler35 will explore the progress you can make when fear is taken out of the equation, providing actionable advice on finding your business purpose and how to pursue it.

2. STRUCTURING FOR SUCCESS

Are you operating with an old mentality? Joe Hemmings, owner of Bloggs Salons will pose some interesting questions about working structure, salon culture, team behaviour and what actually makes a good leader. A fresh approach that could transform the way you do business in 2023.

If you’re working harder but not reaping the rewards, it’s time for a business bootcamp. Let Naomi Brooks, business coach and owner of The Hair Sanctuary whip your practices into shape with some action-led advice to reignite your return.

Then, Salon Smart’s Ask an expert session panel provide an open forum for your pressing questions whilst tackling topics like managing money efficiently and improving the productivity of your people.

3. SUSTAINABILITY

The time for talk is over, BLACC + BLOND’s Anil Salhan is all about action and the steps the hairdressing industry can be taking to do its part for the planet. Get ready to plan your path to a greener future.

4. ENGAGING CLIENTS

What keeps clients coming back? We’ll have Nicholas Nicola, founder of Allertons Hair & Beauty salons sharing how his beauty counter background has informed an ethos that puts empathy, understanding and the value of listening at its core. The impressive retention results and expansion demand from John Lewis, speak volumes.

5. WORKPLACE WELLBEING

Post pandemic priorities have changed and salon owners and teams alike are placing greater emphasis on work/life balance, linking professional development to personal goals. From re-evaluating work culture to implementing mental wellbeing practices and transforming management styles, an expert panel will discuss humanising the way you do business.

6. RECRUITING AND RETAINING TEAM

Your vibe attracts your tribe, so says Kaye Sotomi, co-founder of Chop Chop London, but mastering recruitment was not an easy journey. Kaye brings Creative HEAD’s F*%ed up…but fixed it! series to the stage with a candid talk on lessons learned and breakthroughs made when onboarding his team.

If you have unfilled vacancies in your business, let Lee Stafford, founder of Lee Stafford Education (2022 Most Wanted Education Expert award winner), introduce you to a potentially untapped source of new talent. He’ll share why investing in people now, can pay off later, how to engage young people and keeping team members loyal.

Tickets are just £95 plus VAT. 
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