
The professional hair, beauty, and medi-aesthetics industry has a lot to be proud of. Phorest has always been in awe of it. The energy. The camaraderie. The creativity. Being a business owner takes courage, but it can sometimes become an isolating, all-consuming reality. Amidst the daily whirlwind of tasks, there’s still the challenge of thinking ahead, of carving a path forward.The PhorestFM podc... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 361 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ManagementMarketingBusiness | |||

[331] Raquel Merlini is the founder of R SKIN Aesthetics in Michigan. As a seasoned Registered Nurse and Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist with over 14 years of experience in the plastics industry, she offers a real-world model of collaborative ca... more
Connect with Joanne Starkman and Innersense Organic Beauty
For Joanne’s podcast, check out Trust Your Innersense with Joanne Starkman, and EP58 for her interview with Louise Keane or EP59 for her solo cast unpacking her experience at the Sacred Spir... more
[329] AI is soon coming to Phorest, and this serves as officially non-officially the first conversation in a string of ones to be sprinkled into the podcast’s schedule during Season 10.
A version of this conversation could easily live in extremes, b... more
[328] Thinking about change can often bring up questions about readiness. Are we ready to move into this bigger space, to move cities, to grow the team? Juliann Upton, the founder and driving force behind Mesh Hair Studio, Nail Bar & Head Spa, would ... more
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This is a must listen podcast for anyone and everyone in the beauty industry! Alex is incredible.
PhorestFM is such a great listen for anyone in the hair and beauty industry. It’s always insightful and packed with real conversations that actually relate to what salon owners and professionals experience day to day. I love how inspirational the guests and stories are, and how it highlights different voices across the industry. It really feels like it helps keep the community connected while sharing ideas, challenges and wins. Definitely a podcast I look forward to and would recommend to anyone... more
Alex always asks thoughtful questions and it gives a lot of good insight into what it takes to be a successful leader, a considerate entrepreneur, and a beauty industry expert in practical and creative ways. I always get some new perspectives when I listen
Great tone, super informative, fantastic software - thanks for doing what you do!
One of my favorite podcasts! I love this show and I love Phorest!
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A show focused on management, marketing, leadership, and culture within professional beauty, hair, and medi-aesthetics. Conversational episodes feature salon owners, brand leaders, and industry educators sharing actionable insights on growing teams, improving client experience, integrating technology, and building sustainable businesses. Noteworthy is the blend of practitioner wisdom with data-driven topics, plus episodes that spotlight live events and cross-industry perspectives, which can give listeners practical Playbooks for profitability, retention, and culture. Potential guests and sponsors may find value in leadership, customer experience, and community-building angles that consistently surface across episodes.
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2. Joanne Starkman
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