Have you ever felt lost? Wondering if what you're doing on a day to day basis is really making any difference at all? What was your Vision for your business? Did you ever have one? Was it written down? And if so, can you find it and remind yourself, "This is what I wanted when I started (as a Stylist or Salon Owner)! I find so many people in business, really don't have a clear idea of what they want their business to ultimately look like. Then they try to run their business and they're very clear about some things they don't want, which just leads to frustration because without a clear Vision, you nor your team really know what to do!
Last Monday I conducted a "$ecrets of Million Dollar Salons" class for Salon Owners and the design of the class was for it to be intimate and for each Salon Owner to leave with a 'game plan' for their salon! One of the main things we focused on was "What is your Vision for your Salon?" That is your 'NorthStar'! It is such a critical piece and it can easily get lost in the day to day activities and frustrations of running a business.
A Vision or 'NorthStar' really is the guiding force of any business and it only makes a difference if it's 1) in your heart, not just your mind, 2) is crystal clear and easy for you to convey (so other people can really visualize it and/or feel it when you talk about it), 3) the people that you work with know it. And the only way that they can know it, is if you express it and not just in words, but in the way you conduct your business on a day to day basis. And the other essential thing is that the people on your team must also embrace it! So when you get off course (and you will - it's just the way life is designed), you all have a clear direction to focus you and get you back on track, heading for what you really want!
So I encourage you to take the time to reconnect with your 'NorthStar' and start to figure out, which way is North? If you'd like to join us in a further discussion, Life Coach, Melanie Foote-Davis www.PowerBehindtheChair.com will be our guest on our Club SuperStar Coaching Call, Monday, July 14th at 8pm EST where we'll explore "Finding your NorthStar and staying on track???"
During the class, we had the opportunity to witness a Salon Owner really connect with their Vision and Mission (we'll talk about that another time) and it was powerful and emotional and they are 'on fire' getting their salon to match that vision! And that is the power of knowing your NorthStar!
Blessings,
Miki Wright
http://www.beautysuperstars.com/
Friday, June 27, 2008
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Lessons from Big Russ' Son
I don't know how many of you were Tim Russert fans and although I didn't watch 'Meet the Press' all the time, and never met him in person, it felt like Tim Russert was a part of my family and I was devastated to hear of his passing, especially so close to Father's Day. It brought back memories of my own beloved 'Dad' and his untimely death when I was a just teenager.
I realize that there were several reasons that I loved to watch Tim -
1) he had a great enthusiasm for life and at least from a distance didn't seem to complain much about anything.
2) He quite obviously loved his family as he often spoke of his son Luke and even wrote a book in tribute to his dad 'Big Russ' and had a long, devoted marriage to his wife.
3) He was a man of faith and was proud to share that as well.
4) But one of the most impressive things was the passion and dedication he brought to his career! Year after year and day after day, he was like a kid in a candy store when he reported on anything political. That kind of enthusiasm is contagious. And he was known as the most prepared person any political figure could be interviewed by!
I wonder how many of us can say the same? I wrote yesterday about interviewing (Madea's Hair Stylist) Charles Gregory www.CharlesGregory.net and how I loved his enthusiasm and his true commitment to being the best at his craft. It's sometimes easy to say "If I had that kind of job, I'd be happy, too." When the truth of the matter is, they have the jobs they have because they're happy (and prepared and professional)!
I hope that you bring that kind of passion and professionalism to your work, each and every day - because I do know, your clients (and even potential clients) do notice! I strive to do that in my commitment to helping beauty professionals to create the lifestyle they desire for themselves and their families. Tim's untimely passing is yet another reminder that "tomorrow is promised to no one" and it's up to us to take each day as a gift and live it with passion!
Blessings,
Miki Wright
http://www.beautysuperstars.com/
P.S. If you're in need a 'pick me up' or some inspiration to remind you why you got into this profession, consider the CD of Charles Gregory's Interview! It's part of the "Legends and Leaders" series and it's only $19.95 + S+H! Call 804-378-0144 or email miki@BeautySuperStars.com or consider joining the CD of the Month Club!
P.S.S. Don't forget to vote! Your VOTE does count! And so do those of your clients - consider having Voter Registration cards in your salon! We've got the power to make history!!!
I realize that there were several reasons that I loved to watch Tim -
1) he had a great enthusiasm for life and at least from a distance didn't seem to complain much about anything.
2) He quite obviously loved his family as he often spoke of his son Luke and even wrote a book in tribute to his dad 'Big Russ' and had a long, devoted marriage to his wife.
3) He was a man of faith and was proud to share that as well.
4) But one of the most impressive things was the passion and dedication he brought to his career! Year after year and day after day, he was like a kid in a candy store when he reported on anything political. That kind of enthusiasm is contagious. And he was known as the most prepared person any political figure could be interviewed by!
I wonder how many of us can say the same? I wrote yesterday about interviewing (Madea's Hair Stylist) Charles Gregory www.CharlesGregory.net and how I loved his enthusiasm and his true commitment to being the best at his craft. It's sometimes easy to say "If I had that kind of job, I'd be happy, too." When the truth of the matter is, they have the jobs they have because they're happy (and prepared and professional)!
I hope that you bring that kind of passion and professionalism to your work, each and every day - because I do know, your clients (and even potential clients) do notice! I strive to do that in my commitment to helping beauty professionals to create the lifestyle they desire for themselves and their families. Tim's untimely passing is yet another reminder that "tomorrow is promised to no one" and it's up to us to take each day as a gift and live it with passion!
Blessings,
Miki Wright
http://www.beautysuperstars.com/
P.S. If you're in need a 'pick me up' or some inspiration to remind you why you got into this profession, consider the CD of Charles Gregory's Interview! It's part of the "Legends and Leaders" series and it's only $19.95 + S+H! Call 804-378-0144 or email miki@BeautySuperStars.com or consider joining the CD of the Month Club!
P.S.S. Don't forget to vote! Your VOTE does count! And so do those of your clients - consider having Voter Registration cards in your salon! We've got the power to make history!!!
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Madea's Hair Stylist goes 'back to basics'!
Monday night I had the pleasure of interviewing, Legend, Charles Gregory, for our BeautySuperStars.com "Legends and Leaders" Coaching Call! For those of you who don't know, he is the talented Hair Designer behind many of the Tyler Perry movies, including "Meet the Browns" and the upcoming "Madea Goes to Jail" as well as numerous other movies and television shows! It was an awesome call and of course he shared many of the 'behind the scenes' secrets, including how much preparation goes into working in film and television. Of course, everyone wants to find out how to be a stylist for the movies, and he didn't disappoint us! But one of the most interesting and exciting thing to hear from an obviously talented, Celebrity Stylist with more than 30 years' experience is how he really goes 'back to the basics' - all the time! Isn't that amazing!?!
He reads his Cosmetology book to refresh himself, he knows the terminology of our profession and can give you the book definitions, he's a top educator and still attends shows to know the latest trends in cut, color, fashion and style, and he works on mannequins all the time, in fact he said "they're his best friends"! He creates looks for movies on them, has them as part of his presentaion to movie execs, tries out new cut and color techniques, and even uses them to market his services to his existing and new clients! And he shares how you can, too!
You wanna know why I'm so excited to hear all of this? Because so many times, much newer stylists, with much less experience, and very few clients, resist working on a mannequin, don't want to read and learn and update their skills and somehow think that they are 'above' the basics! You'll never learn it all and as fast as fashions and styles change in this industry, you need to change and update, too! Even (well paid) pro football players (the best at what they do) go to training camp EVERY year and what do they work on first? The Basics! When was the last time you picked up your Cosmetology book or worked on a mannequin? Did you say you wanted to work in the movies? Now you know where to start!
Miki Wright
www.BeautySuperStars.com
P.S. To hear the entire Interview with Charles Gregory, it's available on CD for only $19.95, plus shipping and handling! To order, just email miki@BeautySuperStars.com or call 804-378-0144.
He reads his Cosmetology book to refresh himself, he knows the terminology of our profession and can give you the book definitions, he's a top educator and still attends shows to know the latest trends in cut, color, fashion and style, and he works on mannequins all the time, in fact he said "they're his best friends"! He creates looks for movies on them, has them as part of his presentaion to movie execs, tries out new cut and color techniques, and even uses them to market his services to his existing and new clients! And he shares how you can, too!
You wanna know why I'm so excited to hear all of this? Because so many times, much newer stylists, with much less experience, and very few clients, resist working on a mannequin, don't want to read and learn and update their skills and somehow think that they are 'above' the basics! You'll never learn it all and as fast as fashions and styles change in this industry, you need to change and update, too! Even (well paid) pro football players (the best at what they do) go to training camp EVERY year and what do they work on first? The Basics! When was the last time you picked up your Cosmetology book or worked on a mannequin? Did you say you wanted to work in the movies? Now you know where to start!
Miki Wright
www.BeautySuperStars.com
P.S. To hear the entire Interview with Charles Gregory, it's available on CD for only $19.95, plus shipping and handling! To order, just email miki@BeautySuperStars.com or call 804-378-0144.
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