Ready to Break Into Salon Sales at the Top?
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If you're serious about mastering salon sales, scaling profitably, and building a business that gives you freedom, not burnout, this is where it starts.
In this episode of The Mirabella Mindset Podcast, host Nick Mirabella sits down with Kate, also known as “The Salon Nerd”, for a brutally honest conversation about money, mindset, and modern salon ownership.
They break down what’s really keeping stylists and owners stuck behind the chair and how to finally create the financial and personal freedom you started your business for.
From tracking your numbers to firing yourself as the service provider, this episode dives deep into the mindset and systems that separate salon owners who survive from those who scale.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• The mindset shift that frees you from trading time for money
• Why most salon owners don’t know their real revenue and how to fix it
• The biggest pricing mistakes holding stylists and owners back
• How to design a business that runs without you behind the chair
• Why commission salons are making a comeback and how to do it right
• The secret to making your salon sellable even if you never plan to sell

Memorable Moments and Truth Bombs:
“You’ll never get your time back. We start our businesses for freedom, not to be slaves to them.”
“Most owners can’t sell their salon because it only works if they’re behind the chair.”
“A business that’s built to sell is a great business to own.”
Connect and Level Up:
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