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Artificial Intelligence
Intercoiffure America Canada
Salon Industry
Google
Kim Report
Data Analytics In Salon Industry
Aveda
Mentorship
Glammatic
Hairdressing Industry
New York
Turnover
Kpis
Cash Flow
Salon Interactive
Creativity
Education
Salon 718
Phorest
Technology

The Connector, the official podcast of Intercoiffure America Canada, is designed to connect salon owners and professionals with the leaders, artists, and innovators shaping the future of professional salons. Each episode brings listeners into thoughtful conversations with some of the most interesting voices from across the industry—from salon owners and rising leaders to educators, artists, brand ... more

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Antony Whitaker, founder of Grow My Salon Business and host of the Grow My Salon Business podcast, joins Gordon to explore 10 powerful trends shaping the future of salons. From shifting workforce dynamics and changing consumer expectations to the imp... more

By any measure, Sam Villa is one of the most renowned educators in the world. Sam joins us to discuss the power of connections and collaboration as well as his hopes for the future. We dig into the state of education for professionals as those with "... more

At just 30 years old, Ameet Kallarackal is quickly becoming one of beauty's rising leaders. Gordon talks with the Glammatic co-founder about building a company straight out of college, learning leadership without a traditional mentor or boss, and his... more

As the founder and CEO of Phorest, Ronan Perceval has spent nearly two decades helping salons better understand their clients, their businesses, and the opportunities hidden within their data. In this episode, Gordon and Ronan discuss the evolving be... more

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Antony Whitaker
Host of Grow My Salon Business podcast
Grow My Salon Business
Episode: 17. Antony Whitaker: 10 Trends Shaping the Future of Salons
Sam Villa
Iconic hairdresser, educator, and co-founder of Sam Villa brand
Sam Villa Brand / Redken (historical)
Episode: 16. Icons & Masters: Heart to Heart with Sam Villa
Ameet Kallarackal
Co-founder and CEO of Glammatic
Glammatic
Episode: 15. Ameet Kallarackal: Leadership, AI and the Future of Salon Discovery
Ronan Perceval
Founder and CEO of Phorest
Phorest
Episode: 14. Tech + the Salon with Ronan Perceval, Founder & CEO of Phorest
Michaella Blissett Williams
Founder and CEO of Salon 718
Salon 718
Episode: 13. Leadership & Culture with Salon 718 Founder/CEO Michaella Blissett Williams
Naeemah LaFond
Award-winning editorial stylist and texture artist, founder and creative director of Texture on Set
Texture on Set, Olaplex (global brand ambassador), Shark Beauty (global brand ambassador)
Episode: 12. Icons and Masters: Naeemah LaFond, Texture on Set
Michael Cole
Iconic industry figure and coach
PCI Academy / Intercoiffure member
Episode: 11. The Ultimate KPI: Staff Retention with Michael Cole
Tabatha Coffey
Iconic industry figure known for business transformation and salon leadership
Keratin Complex (collaborations mentioned)
Episode: 10. Icons & Masters: Tabatha Coffey on Mindset
Candy Shaw
Owner of Jamison Shaw Hairdressers; Founder and Owner of Sunlights Pro
Jamison Shaw Hairdressers; Sunlights Pro
Episode: 9. Icons and Master: Candy Shaw, Sunlights Pro & Jamison Shaw Hairdressers

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15. Ameet Kallarackal: Leadership, AI and the Future of Salon Discovery
Q: How do you view leadership and humility in a fast-growing, tech-driven industry?
Leadership is about teaching and injecting heat to push for growth while coaching and supporting the team. Humility matters to avoid ego-driven decisions; learning from failures and seeking feedback are essential for continuous improvement and building a durable organization.
15. Ameet Kallarackal: Leadership, AI and the Future of Salon Discovery
Q: What were the biggest obstacles when pivoting into the beauty space, and how did you plan to navigate them?
The two main obstacles were building an efficient go-to-market strategy that fits with small independent salons' budgets and proving clear, measurable value to justify recurring costs. Early beta programs with a handful of salons helped validate that the product moved the needle, which justified more aggressive market expansion and partnerships with distributors and coaches.
16. Icons & Masters: Heart to Heart with Sam Villa
Q: How did you come to the heart-to-heart philosophy and the idea of artists supporting artists?
The concept grew from a collaboration with Andrew Crothers and a shift toward empowering educators and artists to lift each other, which evolved into a broader movement of salons, brands, and artists supporting one another.
16. Icons & Masters: Heart to Heart with Sam Villa
Q: What matters most to you today versus when you were younger?
Sam emphasizes family and, professionally, the youth of the industry, urging leaders to embrace and mentor the younger generation so they can eventually lead.
13. Leadership & Culture with Salon 718 Founder/CEO Michaella Blissett Williams
Q: What does culture mean to you?
Culture means empowering, educating, and inspiring people not only in the salon but outside it, creating an environment where everyone has the opportunity to lead and grow, with structured programs that support personal and professional development.

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The conversations typically center on running and growing successful salons, with a strong emphasis on people, performance, and technology. Episodes frequently explore turnover and retention, leadership and education, branding, and how data and AI can augment front-line operations without sacrificing personal service. Across interviews, listeners are exposed to practical frameworks for KPI-driven management, mentorship, and scalable education, often anchored by veteran salon operators, industry educators, and leaders from notable brands. A few episodes stand out by weaving in provocative uses of AI in recruitment, client scripting, and operational automation, while still prioritizing human connection and craft. This mix makes the show a com... more

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1. Grow My Salon Business Podcast
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1. Antony Whitaker
2. Sam Villa
3. Ameet Kallarackal
4. Ronan Perceval
5. Michaella Blissett Williams
6. Naeemah LaFond
7. Michael Cole
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