#395 - Stylists-Tell-All....What Made Them Leave & What They Want

Thriving Stylist Podcast

Britt Seva

Stylist, Business, Hair, Hairstylist, Marketing, Salon, Careers, Businessbuilding

4.7 • 2K Ratings

🗓️ 21 July 2025

⏱️ 29 minutes

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Summary

Are you ready for an episode that's all about YOU? Ever wondered why stylists are leaving salons in droves, or what truly makes them press "apply" on a job listing? This week, we're diving deep into the honest, unfiltered feedback from stylists just like you, revealing what's really happening in our industry.

I'm sharing incredible insights gleaned from thousands of responses. We cover everything from outdated salon decor and the pitfalls of "we're like a family here" culture, to the surprising shift in what benefits stylists actually want (hint: it's not just higher commission anymore!). Plus, you'll discover why some of the most talented stylists feel punished for their success and what truly attracts high achievers.

This conversation isn't just about problems; it's packed with solutions and a clear roadmap for salon owners and stylists alike. I want to help you understand the pulse of our industry right now and equip you with the knowledge to make your next move, whether you're hiring or seeking your dream salon!

Thriving Leadership Method hands salon owners a step-by-step strategy to implement an irresistible culture and create a powerful growth path…all while setting themselves up for structure and profit, and you can join the waitlist NOW at www.thrivingstylist.com/thrivingleadershipmethod/!

With Grow My Clientele Calculator, you’ll get instant clarity on how many new clients you’ll need to hit your 2025 financial goals! Enter just four numbers, and this tool will show you exactly how many new guests you need monthly and yearly to reach your target income. No guesswork or complicated math required, and you can get it now at www.thrivingstylist.com/growmyclientele/.

Do you have a question for me that you’d like answered in a future episode like this one? A great way to do that is to head over to Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review with your question. I'm looking forward to answering your question on a future episode on the podcast!

If you’re not already following us, @thethrivingstylist, what are you waiting for? This is where I share pro tips every single week, along with winning strategies, testimonials, and amazing breakthroughs from my audience. You’re not going to want to miss out on this.

Learn more: https://thrivingstylist.com/podcast/

Transcript

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0:00.0	Do you feel like you were meant to have a kick-ass career as a hairstylist?
0:05.0	Like you got into this industry to make big things happen?
0:08.0	Maybe you're struggling to build a solid base and want some stability.
0:12.0	Maybe you know social media is important, but it feels like a waste of time because you weren't seeing any results.
0:17.0	Maybe you've already had some amazing success, but are craving more. Maybe you're
0:21.9	ready to truly enjoy the freedom and flexibility this industry has to offer. Cutting and coloring
0:27.2	skills will only get you so far, but to build a lifelong career as a wealthy stylist, it takes
0:32.6	business skills and a serious marketing strategy. When you're ready to quit just working in your
0:37.4	business and start working on it,
0:39.0	join us here where we share real success stories from real stylists.
0:42.7	I'm Britt Siva, social media and marketing strategist just for hairstylists, and this is
0:47.1	The Thriving Stilist Podcast.
0:51.4	What is up?
0:52.3	And welcome back to the Thriving Stilist podcast.
0:54.3	I'm your host, Britsieva.
0:55.4	And this week we have a really fun one because all of the content is provided by you.
1:01.5	Every once in a while I do these kinds of episodes.
1:03.9	And they're always some of the most fun because even I learn a ton in these type of researched episodes.
1:10.2	So there's kind of three different types of research
1:12.9	I get a chance to do when I'm doing podcasting. The first is very similar to like investigative
1:18.5	journalism type of research where I'm looking for reputable sources and I'm trying to figure out
1:24.8	data points that I know I can trust versus there's so many garbage data points out there. And I'm trying to come to you all from a place of educated, well-researched, non-biased. Whenever I'm doing strategic episodes, that's kind of the route I choose to take. Then every once in a while I throw in an episode like last week's, which was all biased. It was just all personal opinion. But that's probably the least common form of episode I like to do. I like my shows to be real strategic.
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