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20 Things I Wish I Knew Sooner: Real Talk Every Stylist Needs to Hear

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Content provided by Elaine Travis. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Elaine Travis or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.

Are you building a career—or just winging it and hoping for the best?

In this powerful, no-BS episode of the Ask the Color Expert Podcast, Elaine Travis shares 20 hard-earned lessons from nearly 40 years in the beauty industry that every stylist needs to hear—whether you're just getting started or stuck in burnout.

From the myth of beauty school to why giving free haircuts is killing your income, Elaine breaks down the mindset traps, pricing mistakes, and boundary issues that hold stylists back. She tackles everything from emotional discounting and ghost consultations to the importance of mentorship, intentional foiling, and long-term financial planning.

This episode is a masterclass in salon success—filled with tough love, practical advice, and the kind of wisdom you wish someone told you sooner.

💡 Want more no-fluff salon strategies?

Visit expertcolorsolutions.com

Follow Elaine on Instagram @expertcolorsolutions

🎧 Love the podcast? Leave a review and share your favorite takeaway!

✉️ Got a burning question for Elaine?
Drop it in a review—it might just inspire the next episode!

  continue reading

232 episodes

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Manage episode 493519168 series 2713274
Content provided by Elaine Travis. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Elaine Travis or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.

Are you building a career—or just winging it and hoping for the best?

In this powerful, no-BS episode of the Ask the Color Expert Podcast, Elaine Travis shares 20 hard-earned lessons from nearly 40 years in the beauty industry that every stylist needs to hear—whether you're just getting started or stuck in burnout.

From the myth of beauty school to why giving free haircuts is killing your income, Elaine breaks down the mindset traps, pricing mistakes, and boundary issues that hold stylists back. She tackles everything from emotional discounting and ghost consultations to the importance of mentorship, intentional foiling, and long-term financial planning.

This episode is a masterclass in salon success—filled with tough love, practical advice, and the kind of wisdom you wish someone told you sooner.

💡 Want more no-fluff salon strategies?

Visit expertcolorsolutions.com

Follow Elaine on Instagram @expertcolorsolutions

🎧 Love the podcast? Leave a review and share your favorite takeaway!

✉️ Got a burning question for Elaine?
Drop it in a review—it might just inspire the next episode!

  continue reading

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