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Episode Synopsis
In this episode of The Salon Scoop, we’re joined by award-winning colorist, educator, and Studio Sage owner Erica Keelen. Known for her transformational color work, editorial artistry, and powerful digital presence, Erica has built a thriving salon, a loyal clientele, and an Instagram audience of 31,000+—all while staying behind the chair. From her NAHA nominations to winning the L’Oréal Color Style Trophy USA, Erica has used creativity, consistency, and smart digital marketing for salons to elevate her career. Today, she shares the real strategies she uses for clientele growth, Instagram for salons, salon marketing strategies, and leading a high-performing team. In this episode, you’ll learn: How Erica built her clientele—and the digital marketing moves that still work todayThe best-performing content for IG and the biggest social media mistakes salons makeHow to turn followers into real clients using smart social media for salon ownersThe biggest challenges salon owners face and how Erica leads her teamThe digital tools, systems, and websites for salons that support growthGoogle rankings best practices for salons + simple SEO updates you can applyLoyalty program best practices for salons and how to boost retentionErica’s top business advice for salon owners and stylistsFor your daily dose of digital marketing for salons, give us a follow on TikTok and Instagram @salon.s.o.s OR if you want to check out the video recording of this episode, you can subscribe to our YouTube channel! Hit this link to explore: https://www.youtube.com/@salon.s.o.s This podcast is for salon owners and salon professionals who want to learn proven ways to grow their salon business, learn valuable salon leadership skills, boost their brand, grow their clientele, get social media and marketing advice for salons, and build a salon culture that attracts and retains thriving stylists. More from the Salon S.O.S. Business Building Resource Library:Click here to access our entire salon digital marketing academy: https://www.salonsos.ca/digital-marketing-academy Email [email protected] to get in contact with us. We’re always here to help support you with salon business advice! If you listen to any of the following shows, we're sure you'll love ours too! Profitable Salon Owner Podcast, Grow my Salon Business Podcast with Antony Whitaker, Thriving Stylist Podcast with Britt Seva, Summ It Up Podcast, Social Beauty Makers Podcast, The Hairdresser Strong Show Podcast, The Modern Hairstylist Podcast, Hair Love Radio Podcast, Salon Owner Collective Podcast.This episode blends artistry, leadership, and business education for salons into one inspiring, actionable conversation and we're so thankful to Erica for sharing such amazing insight! Make sure to give her a follow on Instagram @ericakeelen_studio_sage
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