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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As you know, I don’t often look back at Salon ownership and say, “I miss it”. In fact, I’m sorry to say it would be an act of God for me to go down that road again.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”12px”][vc_column_text]What I do miss however, are the services. For 24 years, I had hair stylist, nail technicians, massage […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Orlando, Chicago, Massachusettes, Gatlinburg, Pennsylvania, Birmingham, Las Vegas, Oregon. This list goes on and on.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”12px”][vc_column_text] Our industry has been inundated with a trade show for this, a trade show for that and they are all vying for your attendance. [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”12px”][vc_column_text]It’s a difficult choice in deciding which one will be the most beneficial. It’s

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Those who know me, know I am a pretty positive person. I don’t believe and even want to be around negativity and I somehow find a way to always look at the positive side of every situation. [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”12px”][vc_column_text]This disposition and my faith has brought me through many difficult periods of my life.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”12px”][vc_column_text]What

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Last week I wrote about what NOT to say. I wanted to follow up in this blog with what NOT to say in regard to your client consultation. [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”12px”][vc_column_text]This is an area of which many Technicians are intimidated by. I can certainly relate – in my prior years. However, as I become more educated and more

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]With my passion for education, I have made a point to learn about proper communication.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”12px”][vc_column_text] I’m not talking about politics or religion, although that usually is the #1 lesson. I’m talking about words we say and how they are perceived by others. [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”12px”][vc_column_text] It’s so interesting when you take an interest in something

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]How crazy is it that we have entered into the final weeks of 2019? I can still remember the Y2K of 2000. It seemed so impossible that we had actually hit the year 2000, but 2019? No freaking way![/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”12px”][vc_column_text]Many of you know how this time of year for me, is seed planting time. Business

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] I honestly don’t know if my patience level, as I get older, is getting shorter or if I’m just tired of the lack of “everything”. [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”12px”][vc_column_text] I don’t consider myself to be an angry person, however I have truly been put through the test these past few weeks. Different days, different circumstances all with

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] My husband and I recently had dinner with some friends we haven’t seen in a while. Mrs.(to keep the name private) is a school teacher. Mr. (to keep the name private) is a retired police officer. [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”12px”][vc_column_text] For 30 years he protected his city, provided for his wife and kids providing a good

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Here we are again, the last quarter of the year. Wow! Can someone please tell me, where the time goes?[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”12px”][vc_column_text]As I finish up my year long season of Trade shows which, thanks to many of you were a great success, I think about the many conversations I had with those who visited our booths

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]My journey this past week, has been an emotional one.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”12px”][vc_column_text] Gearing up towards my first experience with teaching the OSS oncology class and hoping I can deliver the message as Becky with the OSS has done for years. [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”12px”][vc_column_text]As with every class I offer, it’s personal. It’s personal because I believe in what I