Christopher Hartl

Co-Founder

Refiner

Christopher Hartl is a salon owner, leadership coach, and co-founder of theREFINEnetwork. With a passion for building strong teams and sustainable businesses, Christopher brings over a decade of hands-on salon experience into every conversation he leads.

Christopher specializes in pricing strategies, and building out commission structures that support both profitability and people.

At theREFINEnetwork, he leads coaching programs, facilitates retreats, and co-hosts the REFINE podcast, guiding salon owners and their teams through everything from leadership and profitability to systems and structure.

Christopher is driven by the belief that when leaders are empowered, the whole team wins.

Evan Silver

Co-Founder

Refiner

Evan Silver is a salon owner, leadership coach, and co-founder of theREFINEnetwork. He’s passionate about helping salon owners lead with confidence, create strong team cultures, and build businesses that don’t burn them out.

As the co-owner of Silver Salon in Greenville, South Carolina, Evan brings real-life experience into every conversation. He knows the challenges of leading a team, making tough decisions, and growing something that lasts—because he’s doing it too.

At theREFINEnetwork, Evan focuses on leadership development, culture-building, and creating spaces where owners and their teams can grow together. From coaching calls and workshops to retreats and podcasts, Evan shows up with energy, clarity, and a heart to serve.

He believes when you lead with vision and build with intention, everything changes.

Toni Watts 

 Refiner

Toni Watts is the behind-the-scenes powerhouse at theREFINEnetwork, helping salon owners—and our entire team—move forward with clarity and momentum. Based in Colorado Springs and part of the Elysian Salon team, Toni brings a blend of salon experience and business strategy to everything she does.

With a sharp eye for structure and a heart for people, she helps leaders turn vision into action—whether that’s through refining systems, setting goals, or creating accountability. Toni has a unique gift for helping owners get unstuck and build with intention.

Whether she’s leading a coaching call or helping us organize what’s next, Toni is the steady hand that keeps theREFINEnetwork moving forward. Her favorite wins? Watching salon owners realize they’re capable of more than they thought.

She’s proof that growth doesn’t have to feel chaotic—it just needs a good plan and the right support.

Erin Silver

Artist Academy Trainer

Refiner

Erin Silver is a salon owner, mentor, and coach who leads with heart, humility, and a deep belief in people. As the co-owner of Silver Salon in Greenville, South Carolina, she’s helped shape a culture where team members feel seen, supported, and empowered to grow.

Inside theREFINEnetwork, Erin brings a calm, grounded perspective to coaching salon owners and leaders—especially those navigating the emotional side of leadership. She’s known for her ability to ask the right questions, challenge with kindness, and create space for breakthrough moments.

With a background in building teams and a passion for healthy workplace culture, Erin is especially gifted at guiding owners through growth seasons without sacrificing their values or personal well-being.

She believes that leading well starts with knowing yourself, showing up consistently, and never forgetting the people behind the numbers.