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

Advice for Young Leaders - Kevin Smith

Episode #27

What is a young leaderBe great where you are todayHow to find a mentor or coachFind a mentor that lives out what they preachLeave a legacyLeaders make a big deal about big things 
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Leading Through a Crisis

Episode #26

How to lead during a crisis. Crisis a time of intense difficulty, trouble, or danger.Stay calm Seek WisdomCommunicate (who needs to know)Action (what’s the next thing that needs to be done.) Puzzle PiecesWrite it...
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Salon Crawl and Pennies for Profit - Travis & Adelle Graham

Episode #25

Being transparent as a leader is the first step in serving your team. Travis and Adelle break down on how they show their staff where all the money that comes into the company goes. Adelle Graham Instagram -...
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Tim Gajda - The People You Work With Aren’t Your Family/Team

Episode #24

We talk about how Tim displays leadership and creates a culture inside of his company. Serve the needs of your people before you talk about their performance.Best is the StandardPeople "expect" and then "respect"...
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3 Things You Need to Stop Saying

Episode #23

"I tell it like it is" or "I'm just blunt" are 2 phrases that are selfish for a leader to say. This only benefits the communicator and makes them feel good.We’ve done that before or this is the way we’ve always done...
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What does Gossip & Top Talent Have In Common?

Episode #22

Are you losing top talent? How to control it and navigate it.Your staff HATES it and wondering if you are going to do anything about it.Top performers in any industry hate gossip and drama and will move on to greener...
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Evolving as a Leader - with Erin Silver

Episode #21

How to lead through CovidDelegating and empowering is the key to growthIf someone can do it 80% as well as you...hand it offLeading people through tough times and protecting the team culture
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Leading Better using the Enneagram - Keanu Trujillo

Episode #20

9 Enneagram Types:The ReformerThe HelperThe AchieverThe IndividualistThe InvestigatorThe LoyalistThe EnthusiastThe ChallengerThe Peacemaker
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Top 10 Favorite Apps

Episode #19

My Top 10 Favorite Apps:SLACK - Great for workplace communicationCalendly - Change the way you schedule meetings. Use this for your 1 on 1's as well!Spark - The best way to handle your email. Chat back and forth and...
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Leading the Next Generation & Silver Salon's Artist Academy - Jordan Foxx

Episode #18

Being led by boomers and leading Gen Z's are totally differentBefore getting an associate ask yourself, do you want help behind the chair or do you want to leave a legacy?Once Jordan's passion was ignited, her purpose...
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What If I Hired The Wrong Person? - David Nasim

Episode #17

First we have to look at ourselves as leaders. Take the blameDon't give in to the "need to hire" pressureSet clear expectations for your staff on the front end instead of the back end.Care more about "who they are"...
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5 Tips To Build A Team Mentality

Episode #16

5 Tips To Build A Team Mentality:Less of you and more of themUse the words "Us" and "Our"Empower Your TeamCommunicate with them on a personal levelCelebrate winsAs a leader you take responsibility when things go bad...
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