The REFINE Network

The REFINE Network

Hosted by: Evan Silver & Christopher Hartl

Welcome to The Refine Network with Evan Silver, your go-to podcast for all things salon industry-related. Join us as we dive deep into topics ranging from leadership development, cultivating a positive salon...

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Episodes

Raising Prices Is Personal: Leading Your Team Through Change

Raising prices affects more than your service menu. Emily Richardson of Bella Trio joins Christopher to share how she prepared her team for new pricing through SCALE. From transparent conversations to personal...
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Is Your Level System Holding Your Stylists Back?

Your salon has a level system, but some of your strongest stylists are stuck. Is the problem their performance, or are the requirements no longer realistic? In this episode, Evan and Christopher look at what happens...
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Why You Keep Hiring the Same People and Getting the Same Results

If you keep hiring the same type of person and getting the same disappointing result, it may be time to take a closer look at your process. In this episode, we’re breaking down how your mindset, interview questions,...
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The Hidden Cost of Your Color Bar

Your color bar could be costing your salon more than you think. In this episode, we sit down with leaders from L’ANZA and Vish to break down what’s really happening behind the color bar—from product waste and excess...
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The Power of Salon Apprenticeship

What happens when you intentionally invest in developing talent from the very beginning? In this episode, you’ll hear from Chantal and Lily of ECLIPS Salon about the power of salon apprenticeship from both sides of...
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Why Great Leaders Don't Want "Yes People"

If everyone on your team agrees with you, it might be time to ask a different question. The best leaders aren't surrounded by "yes people." They're surrounded by people who care enough to challenge ideas, ask hard...
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The Pricing Mistake Even Successful Salon Owners Make

Building a successful salon doesn't always mean you're charging the right prices. In this episode, Christopher sits down with Michelle Rouser of 40 Volume Salon to unpack what happened after taking her team through...
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Should You Let An Employee Stay After Giving Notice?

One of the hardest leadership moments you'll face as a salon owner is when an employee gives notice and asks to stay for a few more weeks. Do you let them finish out their schedule?Do you ask them to leave...
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What Makes Great Stylists Grow Faster

What helps some stylists grow faster than others? It's not just technical skill. In this conversation from ABS Chicago, Ruthie and Alondra of Silver Salon share the mindset shifts that have shaped their careers in...
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From Stylist Thinking to Owner Thinking: The Numbers That Changed Everything

In this episode, Erin Silver shares what happened when she went through SCALE for a second time and why the experience landed differently than it did the first time. Erin opens up about stepping fully into her role as...
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The Fear About Raising Your Prices | From a Stylist Perspective

What does it actually feel like to go through a major salon pricing shift? In this episode, Christopher sits down with Megan from Mercer Hair Studio to talk about her experience going through SCALE and the emotional...
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The Truth About Raising Prices in Your Salon

What actually happens when you raise your salon prices? In this episode, Crystal Mercer joins the podcast to talk about leadership, culture, pricing psychology, and building a salon team that can truly thrive. The...
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