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Beauty Industry
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Blake Reed Evans
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Vish Color Management System
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SUMM IT UP is a podcast from Summit Salon Business Center that engages salon, school, barbershop and spa professionals on our shared path toward happiness in the beauty industry. Hosted by stylist, salon owner, educator, and “Top 30 Colorist Under 30” Blake Reed Evans, SUMM IT UP brings you frank conversations with changemakers from all corners of the beauty world, with a focus on business and int... more

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Guest Bianca Rose is a stylist behind the chair, owner of Bianca Rose Salon in Fairfield, Ohio, and hair influencer known for vivid colors, including her own gorgeous pink hair. Bianca recently began working with a Summit coach and converting her sal... more

If your salon offers retail, chances are you'd like to be selling more product than you currently are. Retail sales boost profit margins, enhance client loyalty, and help clients maintain salon-quality results. But there are a number of reasons we fa... more

Salons professionals span a particularly wide range of ages, from 18 to 60+. That means you probably have three or four generations working together at any given time. Boomers, Gen X, Millenials, and Gen Z each bring something different and valuable ... more

Cody Evans is the co-founder or Colour Collective Salon in Mobile, Alabama, and a L'Oréal Professionnel artist.

In this episode, Blake sits down with Cody Evans to get real about what it looks like to juggle salon ownership, brand artistry, educatio... more

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Recent Guests

Bianca Rose
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Episode: Listen again: Becoming a new Summit salon with Bianca Rose
Lisa Musgrove
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Carrie Rutt
Coach for Summit Salon Business Center specializing in guest experience
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Episode: Decoding the generations on your salon team
Cody Evans
Founder and salon owner of Colour Collective Salon; L'Oréal Professionnel Artist
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Episode: Juggling your passions with salon owner/ brand artist Cody Evans
Lisa Giles
Creator of Straight Out of Cosmo; stylist in Orange County, California; Paul Mitchell Pro partner
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Episode: Listen again: Guiding newbie styists with Lisa Giles
Martin Spitzer
Executive Vice President of the US and Latin America for Inovshop USA
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Episode: Level up your retail game with Inovshop ft. Martin Spritzer
Chelle Neff
Founder of Urban Betty Salons (three locations in Austin area)
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Episode: Building a $6 million business from the ground up w/ Urban Betty's Chelle Neff
Lisa Lipani
Founder of Carl Michael Salon
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Episode: What the heck are shareholders? Your people, your legacy with Lisa Lipani
Sarah Hooper
Owner of Paradigm Salon & Company
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Episode: Navigating cancer as a (young) salon leader with Sarah Hooper

Host

Blake Reed Evans
Host of SUMM IT UP

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 51 ratings
  • Social media episode with KLP

    I really enjoyed your last episode on social media! It gave me so many great ideas to help steer my social media in the right direction. I’ve listened twice and even shared it with a few people in the salon company.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Becca@Glam
    United States2 years ago
  • Relatable & empowering

    I cannot express enough how much I adore the Summ It Up podcast. It's like a treasure trove of wisdom for anyone in the beauty and salon industry. The insights shared on each episode are truly invaluable, keeping me up-to-date with the latest trends and innovations. Not only does it provide me with motivation, but it also equips me with a plethora of tools and resources to excel in my profession. One of the most remarkable aspects of this podcast is how it addresses the challenges we face in the... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TND89
    United States2 years ago
  • Appreciate this

    Listening to these episodes has re inspired me, I think I’ll be heading back to the summit for a second time! Thank you so much for this.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BombshellBarbie
    United States3 years ago
  • Amazing podcast for salon professionals.

    I just love your energy. First time I heard you was in another podcast. You are so personable and motivational and fun. Wish I could work with you! Lol. I just binged 5 of these in a roll. And I can’t wait to finish all of these available. I also just wanted to mention. Summit is something I’ve always wanted to take. And listening to this really confirms why.

    So much love and best wishes. Kat. @bobkathair

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hshsebev
    United States5 years ago
  • Amazing show!

    Love everything from the hosts, the topics of each episode, the producing/editing/audio quality and how applicable this podcast is not only to the salon industry but also to day to day life and the business world as well. As a huge customer service nerd, the front desk episode is a personal favorite! Excited to keep listening to and highly recommend!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    matt.m.23
    United States5 years ago

Listeners Say

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Fans appreciate the energy and relatable delivery that makes industry concepts approachable.
Listeners praise the mentorship vibe and actionable guidance across episodes.
Quality of guests and production is consistently highlighted as inspiring and informative.
The show delivers real-world stories that translate into practical business ideas for salons.

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Listen again: Becoming a new Summit salon with Bianca Rose
Q: What advice do you have for a new Summit Salon?
Rose advises new Summit salons to trust the process, commit fully, and introduce changes with patience. She says the systems are based on research and are continually refined.
Listen again: Becoming a new Summit salon with Bianca Rose
Q: What were some things that you were trying outside of, and you don't need to name the coaching organizations, but what were some things that you were trying that you thought were going to be more effective but maybe turned out to not be as effective as you thought?
Rose says she tried too many approaches too quickly, changing direction before giving any one strategy enough time to produce results. She appreciated that Summit explains the rationale behind its systems and gives them time to work.
Juggling your passions with salon owner/ brand artist Cody Evans
Q: What does the division of responsibilities with your co-owner look like?
Roles are split by practical tasks like ordering and one-on-one meetings, with both owners traveling for teaching and branding.
Juggling your passions with salon owner/ brand artist Cody Evans
Q: Do you work with associates behind the chair?
Yes, Cody has one associate currently and is onboarding another soon, with similar travel schedules for Sundays and Mondays.
Level up your retail game with Inovshop ft. Martin Spritzer
Q: Tell me a little bit about you and how you got into this space.
Martin explains his background in technology and retail, and how a longstanding relationship between Inovshop and L'Oréal led him to bring digital tools into the U.S. beauty and salon industry.

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This show targets salon professionals and beauty-industry educators with candid conversations about building and running successful, people-centered businesses. Episodes frequently cover practical strategies for growth, leadership, culture, and client experience, often weaving in technology trends, sustainability, and financial literacy. Guests range from multi-location salon owners to innovators in branding, education, and wellness, offering actionable takeaways on staff development, governance, and adopting new tools without sacrificing the personal touch that defines the industry. A standout thread across episodes is the emphasis on coaching, structured education, and community—presented in a relatable, practitioner-focused format that h... more

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Recent guests on SUMM IT UP include:

1. Bianca Rose
2. Lisa Musgrove
3. Carrie Rutt
4. Cody Evans
5. Lisa Giles
6. Martin Spitzer
7. Chelle Neff
8. Lisa Lipani

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