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Community Conversations: Behind the Chair in Uncertain Times | Ashleigh Taylor | Owner + Master Colorist + Educator | Taylor & York Salon | DC
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💬 This isn’t just another podcast…we’re releasing our 3/12 Community Conversation from Instagram Live with Ashleigh Taylor of Taylor and York Salon in Washington, DC.
The DMV is changing fast—layoffs, inflation, and uncertainty are on everyone’s mind, including our clients. As hairstylists, we’re not just service providers; we’re trusted confidants, problem solvers, and business owners navigating these challenges alongside our customers.
- So how do we keep them coming back when they’re cutting back❓
- Should we raise prices or cut expenses❓
- And how do we protect our energy while supporting others❓
💡We’re sharing real talk, smart strategies, and actionable steps to protect your business, your well-being, and your future—without burnout.
🔊 Listen in and let us know💭: How are YOU adapting?
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KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Protecting Your Business
- Evaluate your pricing: Is now the right time to raise prices?
- Identify areas to cut costs without sacrificing quality.
- Focus on retention—how to keep clients coming back even when they’re budgeting.
- Stay proactive: Marketing and engagement strategies for slow periods.
Protecting Your Energy
- Set boundaries with clients—being supportive doesn’t mean absorbing their stress.
- Self-care is non-negotiable: How to recharge without guilt.
- Avoid burnout by balancing service excellence with personal well-being.
Elevating Your Service
- Small tweaks that create big impact—enhancing value without increasing workload.
- Communicating your worth: How to confidently navigate pricing conversations.
- Creative add-ons that make clients feel cared for (without extra cost to you).
👉If you have any questions 💭 or comments, Send us a DM
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