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

2023 Reflections: Stepping Stones to 2024

Episode #47

In this episode, hosts Evan and Erin Silver discuss their experiences and lessons learned in 2023, specifically in their business. They touch on a variety of topics such as stepping away from behind the chair,...
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Keeping the culture while growing the team Part 2 - Michelle Rouzer 40 Volume Salon

Episode #46

Evan recently chatted with Michelle on Touch the Line podcast and heard her inspiring account of strengthening 40 Volume Salon's team to over 50 passionate individuals since the starting the salon. Not only did she...
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Keeping the culture while growing the team Part 1 - Michelle Rouzer 40 Volume Salon

Episode #45

Evan recently chatted with Michelle on Touch the Line podcast and heard her inspiring account of strengthening 40 Volume Salon's team to over 50 passionate individuals since the starting the salon. Not only did she...
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Overcoming Depression and Finding Your Best Self - Haley Stafford

Episode #44

At Silver Salon, Haley is a stylist and assists with our education and interview process - no small feat. But beneath the surface of her success, she battled a raging storm in silence: depression. Recently sitting...
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No Hard Hat Required Leadership - Skip Anders

Episode #43

I sit down with my good friend Skip Anders to talk about his career change into the construction world. We find out what a great guest experience is and how to lead people in any industry.
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The Independent Stylist and Leading Yourself -Sarah Mac

Episode #42

I sat down with L’ANZA Educator Sarah Mac to talk about her story into the beauty world. She talked about the differences and mindset shift from working in a commission salon to going completely independent as a hair...
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Creating a Culture of Feedback

Episode #41

Creating a culture of feedback can be hard if you don't know exactly on where to go. The culture of feedback they've created at Silver Salon has taken years and they are no where close to where they want to be. In...
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Intentional Leadership - Christopher Hartl

Episode #40

Evan sits down with Christopher Hartl while they were both attending the L’ANZA B.I.G. Event in Las Vegas. Evan grabbed his recording gear, sat down and pressed record. Christopher talks about his salon, working with...
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Mental Health with Tish Lee

Episode #39

Tish is a counselor at River’s Way Counseling and a guest of Silver Salon which Erin and Evan lead.We talk about anxiety, depression and how to lead others when going through it. Tish has helped so many people and so...
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Be an Enthusiastic Leader

Episode #38

A short episode on being an enthusiastic leader and why it matters. Evan shares a story of Cody who made a positive impact as a waiter at a restaurant.Do people see you as a positive, impactful leader? Are people...
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Being the Leader People Need - Rowena Yeager

Episode #37

A conversation with Rowena Yeager, Founder and Chief Creator of Opportunities at Studio Wish Inc.Rowena is so inspiring and this conversation will inspire you and others around you. This is a conversation that you...
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Raising Prices in the Salon - Erin Silver

Episode #36

Erin sits down with Evan to discuss their recent price increase in the company. They went in without emotions and made decisions by being analytical. They talk about how they communicated to the guest, how they found...
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