Salon Help Good to Go

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Today is the best time to improve your business! So why do you keep opting for tomorrow? Have you ever asked yourself why small business owners are always waiting for the right time, but today is never the right time. It's not just procrastination it's human nature, it's normal and it stops you from being successful. Its' why we always start a food diet on a Monday! (I bet you are laughing already). In this podcast series I am going to tell you why you are already ready, why you are 'Good to go'. We are going to discuss why there are things in your Salon busines that are 'Good enough', and once you know what they are, you can work on the things that are just not good enough! Good to go, is about realising when good is good enough and when you are not good enough. 'Good to Go' takes you to the next level. I don't want you to feel overwhelmed by business, I want you to realise that there are things that need attention, and those things don't need to be perfect, they just need to be good enough. As a salon owner (ex) I will share my obsessions and how I use the 'good to go' mantra to run my coaching business. Meet me here every Monday as we delve into the Salon Business World. Cut and paste this URL into any Podcast platform - https://feeds.captivate.fm/salon-help-good-to-go/

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August 23, 202641 min

Human Resources - Jenefer Livings - Part 1

New laws, ready to catch you out! How many business owners are stuck waiting for the perfect time, perfect plan or perfect idea before they move? In this episode of Good to Go , Carl Hinder looks at Employment laws and why it matters for small service businesses, especially those in the salon, spa and clinic sector. This episode is about helping you recognise when something is good enough to move your business forward. Not rushed. Not careless. Not low standard. Just clear, practical and ready to progress. In this episode, we cover Team dynamics Getting a contract Staying legal Guest Carl is joined by Jenefer Livings from Silk Helix HR. Find Jenefer here: https://www.silkhelix.co.uk/ About Good to Go Good to Go is a podcast for small service businesses, especially those in the salon, spa and clinic sector, who want to grow financially without getting stuck in unnecessary complexity. The idea behind the title is simple: sometimes your next step does not need to be perfect. It just needs to be good enough to move. New episodes are released every Sunday at 4pm. About Carl Carl Hinder is a sales strategy coach helping salon, spa, clinic and service business owners find practical ways to grow sales, improve structure and make stronger business decisions. Find out more about Carl and Salon Help: https://www.salon-help.co.uk Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDxwZnqJHpBoJTjbEa-qTqg Join the free coaching group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1354635868043950

August 16, 202633 min

Governing bodies are talking shops - Part 2 - Sam Blake

One minute you are working for someone else, the next minute you have a salon. How did that happen? How many business owners are stuck waiting for the perfect time, perfect plan or perfect idea before they move? In this episode of Good to Go , Carl Hinder looks at Industry standards and why it matters for small service businesses, especially those in the salon, spa and clinic sector. This episode is about helping you recognise when something is good enough to move your business forward. Not rushed. Not careless. Not low standard. Just clear, practical and ready to progress. In this episode, we cover: The career path The reality of ownership Why regulation has failed Guest Carl is joined by Sam Blake for part 2. , who is the leading light at Salon Geek! Find Sam Blake here: https://linktr.ee/samblakehsw? About Good to Go Good to Go is a podcast for small service businesses, especially those in the salon, spa and clinic sector, who want to grow financially without getting stuck in unnecessary complexity. The idea behind the title is simple: sometimes your next step does not need to be perfect. It just needs to be good enough to move. New episodes are released every Sunday at 4pm. About Carl Carl Hinder is a sales strategy coach helping salon, spa, clinic and service business owners find practical ways to grow sales, improve structure and make stronger business decisions. Find out more about Carl and Salon Help: https://www.salon-help.co.uk Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDxwZnqJHpBoJTjbEa-qTqg Join the free coaching group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1354635868043950

August 9, 202630 min

Therapist with a bunch of keys -Part 1 - Sam Blake

Do you see the Salon, Spa and Clinic industry from the same angle? How many business owners are stuck waiting for the perfect time, perfect plan or perfect idea before they move? In this episode of Good to Go , Carl Hinder looks at the Salon Industry changes and why they matter for small service businesses, especially those in the salon, spa and clinic sector. This episode is about helping you recognise when something is good enough to move your business forward. Not rushed. Not careless. Not low standard. Just clear, practical and ready to progress. In this episode, we cover: Regulation Education The missing pieces Guest Carl is joined by Sam Blake, who [runs Sager Salon Geek. Find Sam Blake here: https://linktr.ee/samblakehsw? About Good to Go Good to Go is a podcast for small service businesses, especially those in the salon, spa and clinic sector, who want to grow financially without getting stuck in unnecessary complexity. The idea behind the title is simple: sometimes your next step does not need to be perfect. It just needs to be good enough to move. New episodes are released every Sunday at 4pm. About Carl Carl Hinder is a sales strategy coach helping salon, spa, clinic and service business owners find practical ways to grow sales, improve structure and make stronger business decisions. Find out more about Carl and Salon Help: https://www.salon-help.co.uk Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDxwZnqJHpBoJTjbEa-qTqg Join the free coaching group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1354635868043950

August 2, 202626 min

Ann Vasey - Part 2 - Test, test and Test again

Test, Test and Test again How many business owners are stuck waiting for the perfect time, perfect plan or perfect idea before they move? In this episode of Good to Go , Carl Hinder looks at Paid Facebook Ads and why it matters for small service businesses, especially those in the salon, spa and clinic sector. This episode is about helping you recognise when something is good enough to move your business forward. Not rushed. Not careless. Not low standard. Just clear, practical and ready to progress. In this episode, we cover: Why testing matters Why being up to date takes time Why an experst is better than dabbling Guest Carl is joined by Ann Vasey, who [a social media expert from Grapevine Marketing. Find Ann Vasey here: https://grapevinemarketing.co/ About Good to Go Good to Go is a podcast for small service businesses, especially those in the salon, spa and clinic sector, who want to grow financially without getting stuck in unnecessary complexity. The idea behind the title is simple: sometimes your next step does not need to be perfect. It just needs to be good enough to move. New episodes are released every Sunday at 4pm. About Carl Carl Hinder is a sales strategy coach helping salon, spa, clinic and service business owners find practical ways to grow sales, improve structure and make stronger business decisions. Find out more about Carl and Salon Help: https://www.salon-help.co.uk Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDxwZnqJHpBoJTjbEa-qTqg Join the free coaching group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1354635868043950

July 26, 202630 min

Ann Vasey - Part 1 - Where's the magic button?

There's always an expert somewhere. How many business owners are stuck waiting for the perfect time, perfect plan or perfect idea before they move? In this episode of Good to Go , Carl Hinder looks at Facebook paid afs and why it matters for small service businesses, especially those in the salon, spa and clinic sector. This episode is about helping you recognise when something is good enough to move your business forward. Not rushed. Not careless. Not low standard. Just clear, practical and ready to progress. In this episode, we cover: Who Anne is and what she has been doing. Why controlled paid ads are important What to watch out for What type of budget do you need? Guest Carl is joined by Anne Vasey of Grapevine Marketing Find Anne Vasey here: https://grapevinemarketing.co/ About Good to Go Good to Go is a podcast for small service businesses, especially those in the salon, spa and clinic sector, who want to grow financially without getting stuck in unnecessary complexity. The idea behind the title is simple: sometimes your next step does not need to be perfect. It just needs to be good enough to move. New episodes are released every Sunday at 4pm. About Carl Carl Hinder is a sales strategy coach helping salon, spa, clinic and service business owners find practical ways to grow sales, improve structure and make stronger business decisions. Find out more about Carl and Salon Help: https://www.salon-help.co.uk Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDxwZnqJHpBoJTjbEa-qTqg Join the free coaching group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1354635868043950

July 19, 202632 min

Henry VIII on Salon Marketing

Natalie Collins explains about Henry VIII and Salon marketing How many business owners are stuck waiting for the perfect time, perfect plan or perfect idea before they move? In this episode of Good to Go , Carl Hinder looks at [Marketing and why it matters for small service businesses, especially those in the salon, spa and clinic sector. This episode is about helping you recognise when something is good enough to move your business forward. Not rushed. Not careless. Not low standard. Just clear, practical and ready to progress. In this episode, we cover: Why Marketing is essential Why Marketing is a priority Easy ways of doing marketing How to use time if you dont have a marketing budget Guest Carl is joined by Natalie Collins who is a marketing enrepreneur at her company, CREATIVE COLLINS . Find Natalie here: https://creativecollins.co.uk/ About Good to Go Good to Go is a podcast for small service businesses, especially those in the salon, spa and clinic sector, who want to grow financially without getting stuck in unnecessary complexity. The idea behind the title is simple: sometimes your next step does not need to be perfect. It just needs to be good enough to move. New episodes are released every Sunday at 4pm. About Carl Carl Hinder is a sales strategy coach helping salon, spa, clinic and service business owners find practical ways to grow sales, improve structure and make stronger business decisions. Find out more about Carl and Salon Help: https://www.salon-help.co.uk Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDxwZnqJHpBoJTjbEa-qTqg Join the free coaching group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1354635868043950

July 12, 202629 min

Marketing Superpowers with Natalie Collins

Welcome to 'Good to go' , a podcast for small service businesses but especially those in the Spa, Clinic and salon sector looking to grow financially. Find Natalie Collins here - https://creativecollins.co.uk/services/ My name is Carl Hinder and I am essentially a 'sales strategy coach' , helping you, the business owner find ways to grow sales. Good to go is about knowing when you have something that is ' Good to go', something that is good enough to progress your business. Procrastination or the search for perfection means we lose our ability to move with demand, and hardly ever get ahead. This episode talks about this, and how you can progress by doing less. It's not that we should be accepting low standards or releasing any old rubbish, but identify when it is good to go. Future episodes will cover many subjects, but have the ethos of the title in mind. You can find out more about me at www.salon-help.co.uk Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDxwZnqJHpBoJTjbEa-qTqg or my FREE coaching group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1354635868043950

July 5, 202655 min

Menopause in business with Tracey Munro

Welcome to 'Good to go' , a podcast for small service businesses but especially those in the Spa, Clinic and salon sector looking to grow financially. My name is Carl Hinder and I am essentially a 'sales strategy coach' , helping you, the business owner find ways to grow sales. Contact Tracey Munro here - https://www.tracymunro.co.uk/ Good to go is about knowing when you have something that is ' Good to go', something that is good enough to progress your business. Procrastination or the search for perfection means we lose our ability to move with demand, and hardly ever get ahead. This episode talks about this, and how you can progress by doing less. It's not that we should be accepting low standards or releasing any old rubbish, but identify when it is good to go. Future episodes will cover many subjects, but have the ethos of the title in mind. You can find out more about me at www.salon-help.co.uk Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDxwZnqJHpBoJTjbEa-qTqg or my FREE coaching group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1354635868043950

June 28, 202641 min

Talk to the file, not the client

Welcome to 'Good to go' , a podcast for small service businesses but especially those in the Spa, Clinic and salon sector looking to grow financially. My name is Carl Hinder and I am essentially a 'sales strategy coach' , helping you, the business owner find ways to grow sales. GET THIS BOOKLET FOR FREE!!!! below. If you want the nail Booklet you can get it here - https://www.salonhelp.co.uk/NailsThatFail Contact Sue Davies - take a look at her coaching here https://linktr.ee/Sue_Davies Good to go is about knowing when you have something that is ' Good to go', something that is good enough to progress your business. Procrastination or the search for perfection means we lose our ability to move with demand, and hardly ever get ahead. This episode talks about this, and how you can progress by doing less. It's not that we should be accepting low standards or releasing any old rubbish, but identify when it is good to go. Future episodes will cover many subjects, but have the ethos of the title in mind. You can find out more about me at www.salon-help.co.uk Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDxwZnqJHpBoJTjbEa-qTqg or my FREE coaching group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1354635868043950

June 21, 202632 min

Get out of my Nail Salon

Welcome to 'Good to go' , a podcast for small service businesses but especially those in the Spa, Clinic and salon sector looking to grow financially. GET THIS BOOKLET FOR FREE!!!! below. If you want the nail Booklet you can get it here - https://www.salonhelp.co.uk/NailsThatFail Contact Sue Davies - take a look at her coaching here https://linktr.ee/Sue_Davies My name is Carl Hinder and I am essentially a 'sales strategy coach' , helping you, the business owner find ways to grow sales. Good to go is about knowing when you have something that is ' Good to go', something that is good enough to progress your business. Procrastination or the search for perfection means we lose our ability to move with demand, and hardly ever get ahead. This episode talks about this, and how you can progress by doing less. It's not that we should be accepting low standards or releasing any old rubbish, but identify when it is good to go. Future episodes will cover many subjects, but have the ethos of the title in mind. You can find out more about me at www.salon-help.co.uk Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDxwZnqJHpBoJTjbEa-qTqg or my FREE coaching group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1354635868043950