A somewhat contentious subject: But worthy of discussion and debate I'm sure we will not all agree !!!
but that is healthy.
I don't know if this is a global issue but it certainly is an issue in the countries I have worked in. Is it an issue where you are. Its a topic that I dwell on given my passion for our industry.
Commitment. Attitude. Image. Vision:
Why do so many young people start training and give up. Or just turn to it not knowing what else to do. in some cases just getting pushed into it just because of lack of academic qualification. Hoping it's an easy meal ticket! to a not to demand profession.
Why do so many stay in the industry poorly trained? Little or no motivation complaining acting out and being totally un-professional. Why is this?
I'm hoping this will create discussion because like so many issues in our industry it's one that is sort of pushed aside never really addressed or looked at.
In these economic times we seem to heading down that path that has been trodden many times apprenticeships programs for youth employment. incentives for salons to take on trainee's. Is it just another way of playing with unemployment figures or real industry commitment.
Then we have the colleges and the day release system. The standards of what is being taught is out of touch with reality. So bogged down with paper work health and safety issues. The tutors in many cases are un motivated and out of touch .The students having failed in the academic world don't now want to be in class room setting. How will this ever change if never addressed.
My reason for this topic is not to just rant about an issue not just to use my blog a platform to moan. It's to bring up the topic and hopefully put a positive lean on it!
How can it change? What can we do as professional salon owners. How can tutors improve and help to change and or improve things.
Firstly by being honest with all the youngsters thinking of a future in Hairdressing.This means taking the time to discuss with them their goals and dreams find out if the service industry is for !It's not for every one. Find out how committed they are to study and self improvement.
We need to lead by example.We need to raise standards. We can all make a difference if we are willing and committed.
It's about giving back. It's about sharing. Its about being honest. It's about communication and most of all positive honest discussion.
We have to take the time to honestly explain the training process to young people coming into the profession. Tell what to honestly expect. We have to help them value and respect them selves.
In-fact many Stylist's could learn from a little reflection on these subjects .They could in many case's do with some help. I have come across many in our professions with self issues. Maybe our industry attracts this .We all have a story. We come with baggage. We all have a past. We all have a story.
We also all have creative passion. For hair dressing. For being a stylist. Being a colour technician. Being successful.
From being honest with young people coming into our profession. We have to then also look at help and assistance for those either new to the business or struggling. This can be newly qualified stylist's or salon owners struggling with staff issues and to make ends meet.
We can only do this if we are all honest. If we are struggling we reach out ask and seek help.
Is help available? Are there people that care ? yes yes yes!
My trust in the generosity. The commitment to our industry has never been as strong as it is at this time.
I have had the good fortune and the honour of sharing thoughts view's with a team in Australia. Cool ha the world gets smaller every year!
Karen and David Lynch have proved to me that showed me that I am not alone in my thinking. That our industry is full of positive hair dressers.They have shown me that. Sharing experience and vision can and is very rewarding.
They run a very Successful business offering help support mentoring. Sharing first hand experience gained from many years committed to the hairdressing profession.
One has to believe that if we truly have a passion for what we believe in do it. Success and rewards will follow. It's that universal concept of giving something away to get more back!
It is why I write and share so much information and experience. I have faith that it will open doors allowing me to educate and share with others.
Help is at hand in the form of Online assistance .
Offering so much support in every aspect of our industry.
Salon Success Club Online Coaching!
Are these issus you have ?
- Use mystery clients in a positive way
- Employ the right people (at the right time)
- Market your salon without costing a cent (or very little and it works!)
- Grow your salon profit and find where all those profit leaks are
- Turn your reception into a money making machine
- Have your team on your side - all working together, with you
- Feel the energy and excitement about your salon business
- Fill your salon book with top clients
- Give the experience your clients really want (not what most staff think they're wanting)......
- Stay motivated every day so nothing stands in your way!
- Grow your salon business with long term results (so you can relax when you're not there)
- Push through the barriers that hold you back
- Keep your clients returning and referring heaps more to your salon
- Double Your Salon Sales (yes you can)
- Coach your team to be star performers
- Get great results when dealing with team issues
- Pay your team effectively so you BOTH winand so much more!
business OR as a new salon owner you'll feel confident you'll get it right first time!
Here is a link for you if your ready to get help advise support for both you and your business
http://thesalonsuccessclub.ning.com/page/online-coaching
Is it not funny how you can start sharing thought's writing them down and where it can take you. With all the material available to us The tools we need success is possible it takes work and commitment it's not a free ride.
Be it starting out wanting to train or wanting help to grow improve or indeed expand a business everything is possible.
Books . Dvd's. On line down loads. Support with real professional. It's all just a click away. But are you ready? I hope this opens doors for discussion. Mike B2MR
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