BUILDING & BREAKING with Nina L. Kovner
Nina L. KovnerBUILDING & BREAKING with Nina L Kovner is a podcast about how brands are built, how trust is broken, and what it all means for salon owners, hairstylists, small business creatives and brands who give a damn. Each week, Nina takes you behind the scenes of brand strategy, leadership decisions, and real-world examples from inside and outside the beauty industry. With decades of experience building br... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 146 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ManagementMarketingBusiness | |||
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The question keeps coming up: Are professional beauty brands dead? I've gotten it in DMs, in conversations, in industry circles for years. I shared a Reel a few months ago on the topic, and now we're going to talk about it in this episode of BUILDING... more
After a long break and a lot of life, I'm back!
In this episode of BUILDING & BREAKING, I share a personal update, then dive into the highlights of my 2026 Trends & Outlooks conversation, A Shift Toward Discernment, and why discernment is the word,... more
On this episode of BUILDING & BREAKING, I sit down with Katie, the awesome hairstylist and content creator behind the TikTok account @walmarthairstylist, for a conversation I've been so excited to share with you! And an important note, I've shared be... more
Social media and the internet didn't just become part of our lives; they became a brand we were asked to trust.
In this end-of-year episode of BUILDING & BREAKING, I step back from the noise to look at the internet and social platforms through a b... more
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- So informative and fascinating!
Love listening to Nina. Her lessons are informative and fortunately she aligns with another coach I follow. If you’re interested in learning and elaborating your knowledge in branding and the importance of it, listen to Nina! Would love to hear a building and breaking episode on Oribe.
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United States10 months ago - Love this so much!
I absolutely LOVE this podcast! Learning business skills and marketing from well-known brands and relating them to our industry is a fantastic way to learn. Nina’s real talk is refreshing. I was a student of hers in 2012-she has been a consistent beacon of knowledge for salon owners. Great job and such a great way to melt two passions together. 🙌🏻
Apple Podcasts5All About HairUnited States10 months ago - REAL Soul talk!
Nina taps into the truth so many of us are afraid to share! Her brilliance is so refreshing and I look forward to every episode! Love the podcast and her!
Apple Podcasts5Maria Fontana ConsultingUnited Statesa year ago - Love Nina’s perspective
I really enjoy your perspective and take on business and life. Thank you for sharing your words and advice.
Apple Podcasts5carleen 007United Statesa year ago - Nina is the BEST!
Nina’s coaching and A school changed everything for me—my business and myself. She has a gift for cutting through the noise, keeping it simple, and still going deep to help you reconnect with your why. Her wisdom is powerful, and I’m so grateful her podcast is back! Yay!! Every episode is like a reset and a reminder of what really matters. I binged them all to get caught up. 🙌🏻❤️
Apple Podcasts5kellynaugustcoUnited Statesa year ago
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A sharp focus on brand strategy, trust, and the customer experience within beauty and small business spaces. Episodes frequently analyze how brands communicate value, maintain consistency, and build loyalty—whether discussing salon-focused brands, at-home color services, or large consumer brands operating in related markets. Listeners likely include salon owners, stylists, and marketers seeking practical, no-nonsense insights on storytelling, pricing, and brand promises that withstand economic shifts. A notable strength is the host's decades of frontline brand experience, blending industry specifics with universal lessons about leadership, customer care, and sustainable growth.
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1. The Modern Hairstylist ™ Podcast
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4. Profitable Salon Owner Podcast
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BUILDING & BREAKING launched 9 years ago and published 146 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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