358 Seven Lessons on Education Every Salon Owner Needs to Hear

The way hairdressing education is delivered has changed dramatically since I started in this industry, and it will continue to evolve as new technology emerges.

In this episode, I talk about those changes and the impact it has on salons, trainees, standards and productivity. And I ask the question I think salon owners are wondering: “What does the future of education look like and how will it impact the way I run my business?

I explain why information has become cheap while experience has become more valuable than ever, and why that changes what you should actually be looking for in education. I also share seven practical lessons on building a culture of learning, why you need to be training apprentices who contribute quickly, and staying ahead as the industry keeps moving.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

Why information has become cheap while real experience has never been more valuableThe real reason AI won't replace great educators, and how it exposes the poor onesWhy your apprentices should be productive within six months, not left to find their feet for yearsThe difference between being a great hairdresser and being a great teacherWhy you can't rely on colleges or government training programs to finish the job for youSeven practical lessons on education every salon owner needs to hear

IN THIS EPISODE:

[00:00] Introduction

[02:19] Antony asks the big question: where is salon education heading next

[03:15] How live seminars and academies defined the early years of education

[04:00] The internet and social media put educators in everyone's pocket

[05:07] The moment Antony realised business education mattered more than technical skill

[06:23] Why salon owners started asking about branding and leadership, not just hair