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Next Level Salon Leadership Podcast

by Tina Black & Shaun Chiodo · English · Business

The most brilliant and talented minds in the hair industry come together here! Join Tina Black and Shaun Chiodo as they share secrets to start, maintain, grow, or scale your salon business. Learn about the five strategies to eliminate politics and confusion, increase morale, decrease turnover, and

New episodes: Monthly
Typical length: 20 min
Latest: 10 Sep 2025
Language: English

Latest episode

10 Sep 2025 · 53 min

Leveling Up Behind the Chair with Lou DeCola

Lou DeCola is the owner of DeCola Salon in Exton, Pennsylvania—an award-winning salon named one of the Top 200 Salons in the Nation for five years in a row. With over 42 years in the beauty industry, Lou has built a career defined by innovation, leadership, and a passion for helping others succeed. He started as a sole proprietor in West Chester, PA, and over the years, his drive and talent have led to standout accomplishments—developing his own haircare line and expanding its reach on QVC, being featured in publications like Main Line Today and Philadelphia Magazine, and providing hair and…

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29 Jul 2025 · 34 min
The Hair Industry’s SUPERHAIRO w/ Nikki Cestaro
Meet Nikki Cestaro, an accomplished hairdresser whose journey has now led her to become an author. With over thirty-five years of experience in the industry, Nikki has built a reputation for her exceptional skills. She has styled countless clients, and always bringing out the best in everyone who sits in her chair. Nikki’s writing offers an authentic glimpse into the life of a hairdresser, filled with personal anecdotes, professional triumphs, and the challenges that come with the territory. Nikki’s journey is a testament to her resilience and dedication, and through her book, she aims to…
14 Jul 2025 · 37 min
5 Pillars of Success With Shelbie Moser
Shelbie Moser is the owner of Lightning Hair Lounge & Lifestlye Co. - a salon owner and lifestyle coach on a missions to ignite a life of health, wealth and happiness for hairstyles and salon owners. After years of building, managing, and leading a thriving team she launched Lightning Lifestyle Coaching to help others break free from burnout, overwhelm, and the emotional stress that often storms through the beauty industry. Through her 5 Lightning Lifestyle Pillars of Success, Shelbie empowers high-achieving woman to take radical ownership of their lives and careers. From launching her first…
2 Jun 2025 · 34 min
Striving to Technical and Business Success With Jaclyn Mascione
With over 15 years of experience in the beauty industry, Jaclyn has dedicated her career to redefining salon culture, mentoring stylists, and helping hairdressers achieve their dream careers. She began her journey at the Paul Mitchell School at the young age of 20 while pursuing a professional dance career. Inspired by her mentors and educators, she rose to become a John Paul Mitchell Systems National Educator, traveling to hair shows and salons nationwide to share her expertise. As the proud owner of Alchemy Salon in East Downtown Houston for over 8 years, Jaclyn leads a team of talented…
22 Apr 2025 · 42 min
Revolutionizing Education For Beauty Professionals With Tracy Napotnik
Tracey Napotnik has over 3 decades in the beauty industry. Salon owner for over 20. ‌ Tracey is powerhouse educator, industry disruptor, and the visionary founder of http://SalonTraining.com —a groundbreaking platform revolutionizing education for beauty professionals. With decades of experience behind the chair and in the classroom, Tracey saw a gap in the industry: talented stylists craved advanced education, but access was scattered, inconsistent, and often out of reach. ‌ So, she created the solution. ‌ http://SalonTraining.com brings the industry’s top trainers and educators together in…
18 Jun 2024 · 43 min
Trainers Playbook with Chris Baran
To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership⁠⁠⁠ and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram, and be sure to check out the full interview on our YouTube channel! ⁠⁠https://youtu.be/MKrS6fOZLtA Chris Baran: Alongside his work as Global Artistic Director, facilitation and training coach, Chris divides his time between major trade shows, hands-on workshops, training trainers. “Coach Chris” is also the founder of Trainers Playbook, a company dedicated to creating easy to understand technical training systems for…
6 Jun 2024 · 35 min
Being Approachable with Toby Price
Toby Price: Growing up on a dairy farm, Toby Price was cutting firewood before picking up a pair of shears. Beginning with his own hair, then a few buddies and even their moms. Toby's passion for haircutting led him to enroll in his local beauty school and pursue hairdressing as a career. As the owner of The Experience Salon and a traveling educator for John Paul Mitchell Systems. Toby gets to impact lives every day, for the better. Video on Youtube: https://youtu.be/tsdfn3C2Vu8 To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership⁠⁠ and sign up for the…
30 Jan 2024 · 29 min
Being Coachable with David Kinigson
To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to ⁠https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership⁠ and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram, and be sure to check out the full interview on our YouTube channel! https://youtu.be/MKrS6fOZLtA David Kinigson is an award-winning hairdresser, national educator, editorial stylist, inspirational speaker and the author of two renowned books. The Haircutter’s Handbook - his critically acclaimed education manual - includes a preface by Vidal Sassoon and thoughtful comments from your favorite industry icons, leaders, and…
27 Jun 2023 · 16 min
Keeping it Consistent with Sonny D
To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram, and be sure to check out the full interview on our YouTube channel! Sonny D has a passion for educating that takes his audiences to the next level and beyond. A graduate of Paul Mitchell The School, Sonny D has been on the Paul Mitchell Advanced Academy and editorial teams. As a Paul Mitchell platform artist, he shared the stage with Angus Mitchell, Robert Cromeans, and Stephanie Kocielski, to name just a few. His new brand, The…
6 Jun 2023 · 16 min
Mental Health with Taryn Hiatt
To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram, and be sure to check out the full interview on our YouTube channel! Taryn Hiatt As a dedicated advocate, Taryn shares her story and passion to give hope and educate communities about suicide. A founding member of the Utah Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, she currently serves as Area Director for Utah and Nevada. Taryn is a passionate advocate for change and has been featured in U.S. News and Huffington…
23 May 2023 · 14 min
Being Creative with Yvonne MacInnis
To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram, and be sure to check out the full interview on our YouTube channel! YVONNE MACINNIS GLOBAL MAKE UP ARTIST, EDUCATOR, BRAND CONSULTANT & ADVOCATE FOR ETHICS AND INCLUSION IN BEAUTY SPACES AS A PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP ARTIST, EDUCATOR AND ADVOCATE FOR ETHICS AND CELEBRATION OF DIVERSITY AND LGBTQIA+2 INCLUSION IN BEAUTY SPACES FOR 17+ YEARS, YVONNE IS SOUGHT AFTER BY BEAUTY BRANDS AND PUBLICATIONS WORLDWIDE FOR HER MASTERFUL BEAUTY…
9 May 2023 · 22 min
RY Coaching with Rowena Yeager
To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram, and be sure to check out the full interview on our YouTube channel! Studio Wish Salon Spa – Founder & Creator of Opportunities RY Coaching – Life & Business Coach Rowena Yeager has been a successfully driven artist behind the chair since 1987. Her career has been powered with education from Sassoon’s, Redken, Wella, Pivot Point, Mantra, and Actyva. In 1995 She joined the Graham Webb National Guest Artist team and traveled for 6…
25 Apr 2023 · 19 min
Leadership Team and Education with Karla Lopez-Martinez
To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram, and be sure to check out the full interview on our YouTube channel! Karla Lopez-Martinez: After graduating Cosmetology college in 1997, Karla has had the pleasure to wear many hats along her career path of over 23yrs. In addition to building a strong clientele as a colorist, she is also the Owner and one of the leaders of Gila Rut salons in San Diego, Ca. with a team of 65+ employees and 2 locations. “My goal as a salon owner,…
11 Apr 2023 · 17 min
Being a Celebrity Stylist with Ruth Roche
As a seven-time NAHA winner, Redken Master Artist, top educator and celebrity stylist, Ruth Roche has taken a seat at the top of the hair world. With an editorial list including The New York Times, Vanity Fair, Cosmopolitan, and Noise there’s no doubt about her influence or expertise. Having built her own NYC salon from the ground up, she knows how to go from a single chair to having her own brand. Her down-to-earth coaching style, coupled with a strong belief that anyone can be creative with the right tools and hard work, empowers stylists, from beginners to veterans, to develop their eye…
28 Mar 2023 · 20 min
Profit First For Salons with Ronit Enos
Ronit Enos, is a Profit Jedi, host of Huddle Time with Ronit, Amazon bestselling author of Profit First for Salon and the business mastermind behind helping business owners seamlessly generate record-breaking net profits that powerfully elevate their impact. As a serial entrepreneur, Ronit launched and grew her Maxime Brand into an award-winning 7-figure salon (with 6-figure net profits), propelling her to the top 1% of salons in the country. Book Website: https://profitfirstsalons.com/ To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the…
7 Mar 2023 · 19 min
Salon Team Enviorment & Culture With Fumi Eguchi
To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram, and be sure to check out the full interview on our YouTube channel! Fumi Eguchi As the creative director of Lunatic Fringe Salons, award-winning hairdresser and photographer Fumihiko Eguchi led their salon team to two consecutive NAHA wins. Originally from Fukuoka, Japan, Fumi’s lifelong interest in fashion and art compelled him to leave his native country. Hairdressing attracted him as its own art form; his technique is a fine…
14 Feb 2023 · 20 min
Giving Back With Seth Maxwell
Seth’s life is busy and full- just the way he likes it! Like most 30-somethings, Seth wears many hats: Son, Friend, Entrepreneur, Activist, Producer, Actor and Speaker. Over his career, Seth founded the Thirst Project and currently serves as the Founder & CEO of Legacy Youth Leadership — two creative, diverse non-profit organizations headquartered in the heart of Los Angeles, leading the world’s work to end the global water crisis, and, working to develop young peoples’ leadership skills, respectively. Seth is a storyteller at heart, and has spoken internationally at over 300 schools,…
7 Feb 2023 · 15 min
Following Your Passion With Caidy Brasure
Salon Owner. Formal Hair Design and Intricate Braiding Stylist and Educator. Certified Bellami Hair Extension Specialist & Bridal and Editorial Makeup Artist. Upon completing cosmetology training at Paul Mitchell the School Great Lakes, Caidy opened the doors to her downtown Utica MI salon, Caidy Marie Beauty, where she specializes in Formal Hair Designs, Intricate Braiding, Hair Extensions, Certified through Bellami and in 5 different install methods, and Makeup Artistry, while also providing education to other professionals within the industry, both in person and digitally, on how to…
31 Jan 2023 · 20 min
Career Paths, Freelancing & Pricing With Robert & Mary Cromeans
Robert Cromeans is the Global Artistic & Business Director for John Paul Mitchell Systems. Proud Hairdresser & Owner of A Robert Cromeans Salon Mary Cromeans is the Global Educator for John Paul Mitchell Systems & San Diego Hairdresser To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram, and be sure to check out the full interview on our YouTube channel!
15 Nov 2022 · 12 min
Product Strategy & Knowledge With Carol Phillips
Carol Phillips is an internationally known keynote speaker, trainer, industry consultant, author, and successful beauty business owner. Her unique selling approach enabled her beauty business to average 55% of total revenues from retail sales alone, causing American Salon to name her their first Retailer of the Year. Her professional articles and information have appeared in the Wall Street Journal, Life, American Spa, Modern Salon, Skin Inc., and Nailpro, just to name a few. Carol has consulted and trained Rosewood Resort, Wynn, Encore, Hilton, Canyon Ranch Resorts, Mirval and Red Door…
4 Oct 2022 · 11 min
Wellness Culture & Team Building With Steve Cowan
Innovation-Education-Commitment. These are often the words used by members of the hair care industry when asked to describe Terri and Steve Cowan. Their company, Professional Salon Concepts, was the first beauty industry distributor to earn a place among Inc. Magazine’s list of the top 500 privately owned companies in America. They earned this honor not just once, but twice. They have been named Modern Salon’s “Distributor of the Year” and have been given the Diamond Award for Excellence in Customer Service by American Salon Magazine. In 1983, when Steve founded PSC, the hair care industry…
4 Oct 2022 · 9 min
Salon Capacity With Terri Cowan
Innovation-Education-Commitment. These are often the words used by members of the hair care industry when asked to describe Terri and Steve Cowan. Their company, Professional Salon Concepts, was the first beauty industry distributor to earn a place among Inc. Magazine’s list of the top 500 privately owned companies in America. They earned this honor not just once, but twice. They have been named Modern Salon’s “Distributor of the Year” and have been given the Diamond Award for Excellence in Customer Service by American Salon Magazine. Terri’s dynamic style was brought to the attention of…
30 Aug 2022 · 14 min
The Shift Strategy from Stylist to Business Owner With Nina Tulio
Nina Tulio is a former stylist and salon owner turned international business coach, motivational speaker and The Business Education Ambassador for Oligo Professionnel. In addition, she is honored to be a columnist and Ambassador for Schedulicty , a columnist for SalonEVO Magazine which is based in the UK. And a part of the Editorial Advisory Board for Beauty Launchpad Magazine. In today’s episode Nina talks about the importance of mentorship, having a business plan and strategy, and true freedom and financial peace. To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to…
9 Aug 2022 · 24 min
Finding Your Path In the Industry With Rachel Paige
Rachel comes from 3 generations of cosmetologists. You could say her love of making others feel and look more beautiful runs in her veins, as well as the family. Rachel has been in the industry since 2007 and has trained with Riawna Capri & Nikki Lee from Nine Zero One Salon in Beverly Hills, Tracey Cunningham, Lo Wheeler, Larisa Love, Giovanni with Redken, Guy Tang, Charlie Price, Kim Vo, Howard McLarren, Thom Priano, Garren and many more. She is also the global lead educator for LACED Hair Extensions and has trained thousands of stylists in how to expand their skill set and their…
26 Jul 2022 · 12 min
Determining the Right Pricing Strategy For Your Business With Phil Jackson
Phil Jackson is an award-winning salon business coach with over 25 years in the industry. He is the founder of buildyoursalon.com, Amazon best-selling author and self-styled Queen of Salon Memberships. His mission is to help salon owners fulfill their life goals by building a business that supports those goals - not gets in the way of them. “Every day, salons are failing. And, in a lot of cases, there are simply too many salons around. It’s important that the right salons succeed - those with high standards, great training and a solid business. My job is to make that happen, quickly, and…
19 Jul 2022 · 21 min
Creating the Foundation for Success: Communication, Time and Healthy Culture With Kelsey Elliot
Kelsey Elliott, owner of Infinite Designs Hair Studio in Jackson, MI. Wife, mother of three, full time stylist of 13 years and National Educator with John Paul Mitchell Systems. Passionate about all things love and beauty. In this episode we talk about creating the foundation to succeed in the industry: communication, time and healthy culture. To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram, and be sure to check out the full interview on our YouTube channel!
14 Jun 2022 · 20 min
Business and Salon Industry Advice With Mikel Sandoval
Master Hair Designer, Inspiring Champions Salon Business Coach & Paul Mitchell Master Associate Educator. Having been in the industry of hair design for over 40 years, Mikel has obtained the knowledge of successful salon management, training of Paul Mitchell Educators and new talent from Paul Mitchell the school. All are combined with his imaginative and exciting approaches to hair design to produce his focus salon, Mikel’s The Paul Mitchell Experience. To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership…
17 May 2022 · 22 min
Intelligent Communication: Trust, Transparency, & Understanding With Andrea Hemmer
Andrea Hemmer, owner of Boise location of Lunatic Fringe, is one of the most exciting, successful, and intellectual new leaders in the Salon and Beauty Industry. Her salon thrives because of her deep curiosity and thoughtful study of neuroscience related to human behavior. She now focuses on supporting other businesses and team leaders to implement her communication tools and systems in their environments. Her program centers on building a foundation of self-awareness, mindfulness, and inner-evaluation to have the ability to adapt and pivot through rapid change. Andrea’s gift for mentorship…
26 Apr 2022 · 15 min
Developing Relationships and Connecting with Your Team With Heather Spencer
Heather has 23 years of experience in the professional beauty industry. She has co-owned A Spencer Gellise Salon for 17 years. She is a certified John Maxwell speaker, and also shares a great passion in business and leadership. In this episode we talk about creating relationships as a salon owner and making connections with your team. To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram, and be sure to check out the full interview on our YouTube channel!
5 Apr 2022 · 9 min
Fear of Failure, Maintaining Success, And Leading With Example With Candy Shaw
Educator, salon owner, creator of SUNLIGHTS balayage, and Master of the French Technique. Celebrity stylist Candy Shaw is the head of the Jamison Shaw organizations, and also serves on the Board of Directors for Inter-coiffure America/Canada, the world’s most prestigious beauty organization. In this episode we talk about fear of failure, maintaining success in your business and the importance of leading with example. To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to https://linktr.ee/nlsleadership and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram, and be sure…

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Next Level Salon Leadership Podcast is a English business podcast from Tina Black & Shaun Chiodo. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: Tina Black & Shaun Chiodo
Language: English
Category: Business
New episodes: Monthly
Typical length: 20 min
Latest episode: 10 Sep 2025
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