I loved Business Counts 2021 at the P4h | Academy. We are living and managing our businesses in THE CONTEXT OF THE MOMENT. What does that mean? When we look at what is happening in our business it is easy to be fooled into believing we are the only salon that are experiencing what we are experiencing, or that it is only our industry that is suffering with challenges, but a deeper dive into THE PERFECT STORM assures us that the challenges we face are Global more than personal.
Avoid timid decisions fuelled by fear of failure. There is absolutely no point in looking at the salons around you to see what they are doing; they may not be there in a year. Instead, you must make bold decisions about how your business moves forward to the FUTURE and THRIVES.
The hairdressing industry is on a journey, and things are moving and changing. The question is – ‘were the changes occurring now around pre pandemic?’ – the answer is likely yes! The changes we are experiencing now existed before the pandemic, but one of the things that has become apparent in this moment is that the events of the last 20 months have accelerated many events and propelled some change at a speed that can be overwhelming and difficult to navigate. Your LEADERSHIP is needed now more than ever. Who supports and inspires the leader? Communities and networks must work together more than they have ever needed to before.
2022 is going to bring with it some challenges, but with the right strategies and planning, you will be well positioned to meet them head on. Costs and taxes will rise, for any business this will mean increasing prices to protect the business and the livelihood of your team. As we drive prices, we need to increase the value proposition for the client. Help the team grow their knowledge and skill, have a program that focuses on SPECIALISATIONS and information that make your business stand out from the crowd. The Passion4hair academy exists as a hair home for hairdressers where every visit results in growth. More CONFIDENCE, higher skill, increased knowledge and the COURAGE and energy to be successful are ingredients experienced in every course delivered at the P4h | Academy.
HAPPINESS is such a beautiful state, and a happy team is a successful one. Happiness resonates, and creates happy all around it. I don’t know about you, but I find it difficult to identify with people that choose to live on the back side, but I do have enough empathy to accept that sometimes people may need support. Having a support system in the salon as a go to can tackle the challenges sooner rather than later and may prevent a wider team problem that could prove harder to manage. The NHS has a support program you could utilise called EVERY MIND MATTERS available through the NHS website. Give it a try yourself and experience the front side focused suggestions to better mind health.
When I entered PHASE ONE of my ‘S’ CURVE back in March in search of new information and inspiration I met Pete Cohen and after just a few weeks I knew I wanted to introduce him into the P4h community. He has changed the trajectory of my life. There is so much of Pete’s work I have benefitted from already, and so much more I know I have yet to experience or benefit from. I encourage you to go to his website and take advantage of his FREE 30-DAY KICKSTART PROGRAM
Also look out for details on the upcoming program for you and your team P4H ALLIANCE – designed to accelerate you and your team success in 2022. Pete asked “who is on the bus? How do we make the bus move faster?” Let’s go!! What has passed is gone, personally I am excited for the future, my opinion is our industry was broken before the pandemic and what we have in this moment is the chance to fix it in a way that is better for the future.
KINTSUGI
Once the storm is over, you won’t remember how you made it through, how you managed to survive. You won’t really be sure whether the storm is really over. But one thing is certain. When you come out of the storm, you won’t be the same person who walked in. That is what the storm is all about. – Haruki Murakami
I want to thank you for your business and your participation at BC21, I and the Passion4hair team know you have a choice, and we are so thankful you choose us. Know we are always here for you,
Warm wishes
