Listen "How She Got Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable"
Episode Synopsis
Being uncomfortable is what makes successful Salon Owners…
You get used to taking risks, trying new things, having those tough conversations with your team (and clients!) and before you know it, those uncomfortable situations begin to feel… comfortable!
So comfortable that even when friends, family and clients are asking “Aren’t you freaking about opening a Salon in the middle of a pandemic”... you don’t even flinch.
That is what happened to today’s Salon Owners Collective Podcast guest Kelly Manu, the winner of the New Zealand Salon of the Year 2023 award and founder of UNA!
Today’s episode is How She Got Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable
Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
Learn Kelly’s story to Salon Owner success
Get inspired by the art of getting comfortable with the uncomfortable
Learn how to encourage the next generation of Salon Owners
Salon Mastery
Achieve Salon Growth without being overwhelmed or overworking - it is possible!
Salon Mastery is a coaching program that provides you with the tools & support you need to build a profitable & successful Salon. Together, we’ll build a 9-part business strategy for your salon with your own dedicated success coach to lead you toward success.
Click here to apply for Salon Mastery Coaching now.
Resources
CLICK HERE Join over 5,500 industry experts and Salon Owners in my Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook group.
Connect with Kelly Manu
Website: https://www.una-akl.com/
UNA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/una_akl
Kelly’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellymanu_/
Resources Kelly Mentioned
Circles of Hair: https://www.instagram.com/circlesofhair/
The Salon by Ash Crocker: https://www.instagram.com/thesalonbyashcroker/
You get used to taking risks, trying new things, having those tough conversations with your team (and clients!) and before you know it, those uncomfortable situations begin to feel… comfortable!
So comfortable that even when friends, family and clients are asking “Aren’t you freaking about opening a Salon in the middle of a pandemic”... you don’t even flinch.
That is what happened to today’s Salon Owners Collective Podcast guest Kelly Manu, the winner of the New Zealand Salon of the Year 2023 award and founder of UNA!
Today’s episode is How She Got Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable
Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode:
Learn Kelly’s story to Salon Owner success
Get inspired by the art of getting comfortable with the uncomfortable
Learn how to encourage the next generation of Salon Owners
Salon Mastery
Achieve Salon Growth without being overwhelmed or overworking - it is possible!
Salon Mastery is a coaching program that provides you with the tools & support you need to build a profitable & successful Salon. Together, we’ll build a 9-part business strategy for your salon with your own dedicated success coach to lead you toward success.
Click here to apply for Salon Mastery Coaching now.
Resources
CLICK HERE Join over 5,500 industry experts and Salon Owners in my Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook group.
Connect with Kelly Manu
Website: https://www.una-akl.com/
UNA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/una_akl
Kelly’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellymanu_/
Resources Kelly Mentioned
Circles of Hair: https://www.instagram.com/circlesofhair/
The Salon by Ash Crocker: https://www.instagram.com/thesalonbyashcroker/
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