
BUILDING & 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 | Weekly | Episodes | 144 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BusinessManagementMarketing | |||

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
I'm sharing this episode again because the salon industry continues to be confused about brand story, market position, and how that drives every decision you make for your salon business, including how you price your services. There is a market for e... more
On this episode of BUILDING & BREAKING, I talk about a TikTok that showed up on my FYP and stopped me in my tracks: a hairstylist working inside a Walmart salon known as @walmarthairstylist
At first glance, I thought it had to be AI. Not because I ... more
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.
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. 🙌🏻
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!
I really enjoy your perspective and take on business and life. Thank you for sharing your words and advice.
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. 🙌🏻❤️
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The content focuses on the intricate relationship between brand development and trust, particularly within the salon and beauty industry. It highlights how brands are built and the nuances that can lead to their decline, drawing on real-world examples and strategic insights. Each episode often features Nina L. Kovner sharing her extensive experience in brand strategy and offering relatable advice for salon owners and small business creatives. The discussions not only emphasize the importance of effective leadership and marketing decisions but also address common pitfalls in brand management while aiming to inspire listeners to make informed decisions that resonate with their values and elevate client relationships.
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