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The Hair Hustle Podcast

Heather Podlesney
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Welcome to The Hair Hustle Podcast, where business meets beauty! Hosted by Heather Podlesney, a salon coach with over 20 years of industry experience, over a decade of coaching market leading salons, and passion for helping stylists succeed, this podcast is your go-to resource for mastering the business side of the salon industry. Each week, we cover practical tips on budgeting, time management, r... more

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Interested in a Class at your salon OR Coaching: CLICK HERE

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Contact Heather: helloheatherpod@gmail.com

Questions or work with Melissa Gross: 616-299-4869 and mgross@manocoblue.com

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In this ... more

Contact Heather: helloheatherpod@gmail.com

Interested in a Class at your salon OR Coaching: CLICK HERE

Grab the Know Your Numbers Worksheet: CLICK HERE

Summary

In this episode of the Hair Hustle podcast, Heather Podlesney hosts representatives fr... more

Contact Heather: helloheatherpod@gmail.com

Interested in a Class at your salon OR Coaching: CLICK HERE

Grab the Know Your Numbers Worksheet: CLICK HERE

Summary

This episode offers practical strategies for hairstylists and salon owners to handle u... more

Contact Heather: helloheatherpod@gmail.com

Interested in a Class at your salon OR Coaching: CLICK HERE

Grab the Know Your Numbers Worksheet: CLICK HERE

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In this episode of the Hair Hustle Podcast, Heather Podlesney discusses how your socia... more

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Recent Guests

Jonelle Fedock
Salon owner and multi-location operator; former corporate distributor executive
Fort Wayne, Indiana salon group; owner of Southwest Hair Spa (Fort Wayne)
Episode: Episode 84: Scaling a Salon to THREE Locations with Jonelle Fedock
Marsha McDonald
Mom, stylist, in-house salon owner, social media creator
Independent stylist / in-house salon owner
Episode: Celebrating Moms in the Beauty Industry: Insights from Industry Moms & Salon Owners
Katie Dinsmore
Salon owner, mom of three, softball coach
Blend Coloring Company, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Episode: Celebrating Moms in the Beauty Industry: Insights from Industry Moms & Salon Owners
Jessica Baker
Salon owner, former Redken artist, mom
Haven Hair Studio, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Episode: Celebrating Moms in the Beauty Industry: Insights from Industry Moms & Salon Owners
Chelsea Downs
Independent stylist and salon owner, The affordable hair stylist (Cookville Hair Girl)
Self-employed / Oasis Salon (Cookville, TN)
Episode: Episode 82: The Realities of Building a Small-Town Hair Business and Navigating Social Media with Chelsea Downs
Cassy Laub
Regional Director on the East Coast for Surface
Surface Hair
Episode: Episode 81: Shopping for a New Brand in Your Salon and Not Sure Where to Start? Surface Hair HAS YOU with Sean and Cassy!
Sean Carlson
Global Ambassador for Surface Hair
Surface Hair
Episode: Episode 81: Shopping for a New Brand in Your Salon and Not Sure Where to Start? Surface Hair HAS YOU with Sean and Cassy!
Melissa Gross
Salon sales consultant
(various)
Episode: Episode 74: Are You Only Calling Your Sales Consultant When You're Low on 9V? Putting the CONSULT in Consultant with Melissa Gross
Heather Spencer
Salon owner, former educator, leadership coach
Spencer Jalisse Salon, Bay City, Michigan
Episode: Episode 60: Leading YOU - When you don't think you are a LEADER!

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Heather Podlesney
Host of The Hair Hustle Podcast

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 10 ratings
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    The Hair Hustle Podcast is refreshingly down-to-earth, offering realistic goals that any salon owner, suite owner, or booth renter can aspire to, regardless of their business size. Heather, the host, does an incredible job of making the content relatable and actionable. If you’re in the beauty industry, this podcast is a must-listen! I’m truly enjoying it and can’t wait to see what’s coming next. Keep up the great work, Heather!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mrsching
    United States2 years ago

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Great mix of budgeting, marketing, and mindset for independent stylists.
Host speaks with clarity and offers actionable steps you can implement now.
Motivating and practical for salon pros aiming to grow profits.

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Episode 84: Scaling a Salon to THREE Locations with Jonelle Fedock
Q: What did your hiring process look like when you began expanding, and how did you keep it scalable?
We created a multi-stage process: a pre-screen by Melina focusing on the three core traits (hungry, humble, smart), a shadow day with a busy colleague, multi-person interviews across the leadership panel, and a final interview with Amber. This structured approach ensures consistency as we scale.
Episode 84: Scaling a Salon to THREE Locations with Jonelle Fedock
Q: Tell us about your leadership team and how you got it to work as you expanded to multiple locations.
I started with an advisory panel for leadership, then invited team members who were passionate about growth. We expanded to Amber, Logan, Brittany, Melina, and others, with clear roles and accountability, moving from ad hoc support to structured leadership across departments.
Episode 85: REPLAY - Leading YOU Even When You Don't Think You are a Leader with Heather Spencer
Q: Can you share how your leadership workbook helps stylists define their leadership path?
The workbook helps users articulate their non-negotiables, goals, and ends with a personal leadership statement to guide daily actions.
Episode 85: REPLAY - Leading YOU Even When You Don't Think You are a Leader with Heather Spencer
Q: How do you balance leadership with family life and avoid burnout?
By defining non-negotiables, protecting rest and focused work time, and recognizing trade-offs to maintain health of the business and personal life.
Episode 85: REPLAY - Leading YOU Even When You Don't Think You are a Leader with Heather Spencer
Q: What does leading yourself first mean and why is it foundational to leadership?
Leading yourself means managing your own energy, mindset, and daily habits before attempting to lead others; it sets the example and capacity necessary to guide clients and teams.

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This show centers on the business side of running a salon, with practical guidance on budgeting, pricing, retail strategies, promotions, and financial discipline. Episodes frequently explore money mindset, client education, and operational improvements, often featuring actionable steps, templates, and coaching-style frameworks to help stylists, booth renters, and salon owners grow profits without sacrificing service quality. A notable pattern is the host's emphasis on sustainable systems (separate finances, regular money reviews, and practical marketing playbooks) and a salon-first approach to partnerships and promotions that improve guest experience.

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Recent guests on The Hair Hustle Podcast include:

1. Jonelle Fedock
2. Marsha McDonald
3. Katie Dinsmore
4. Jessica Baker
5. Chelsea Downs
6. Cassy Laub
7. Sean Carlson
8. Melissa Gross

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