This month on KM.RADIO, Nathan Gorman sits down with Janine Simons, salon owner, business strategist, and now tech founder, launching Color Bar Manager, a purpose-built software platform for salons to track colour usage, manage inventory, and optimise profitability.
Janine takes us behind the scenes of her career from starting, scaling, and selling multiple salons, to hitting that big question so many face: what’s next? Retire… or pivot?
In this chat, Janine shares how each of her salons was built on a different strategy shaped by changing clients, growing teams, and an industry that never stands still. Now, as the founder of Color Bar Manager, Janine is helping salons around the world work smarter and cut colour waste.
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In this months episode of KM.RADIO, hosts Nathan Gorman and Sarah Lund sit down with sibling duo Alison and Mark, the founders of Mastermynd Beauty. With Alison’s experience as a salon owner and Mark’s colourful background in tech and digital media, they’ve built a business that blends creativity with strategy.
We explore how salon owners and beauty professionals can market themselves effectively on social media, stay consistent, and redefine their relationship with digital platforms. Alison and Mark also share valuable mindset tips on how to get clear on what you want, the sacrifices success may require, and how to support your team along the way.
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In this month’s episode on KM.RADIO Nathan Gorman sits down with salon business coach and industry leader Antony Whitaker to dive deep into the realities of becoming an independent stylist or salon owner.
With more stylists choosing to step away from traditional employment and embrace the independence of salon suites, freelance work, and self-employment, together they unpack the skills and mindset needed to thrive in today’s landscape from leadership and team management, to financial planning, client retention, and the importance of hiring the right people.
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After starting her career in law, Amy made the bold decision to follow her true passion, hair. At 26, Amy wanted to become an adult apprentice but it wasn't easy. After facing rejection and setbacks, Amy decided to open up her own salon - The Chapel Aldgate, now recognised as one of Australia’s leading KEVIN.MURPHY salons. Amy shares her journey and what business strategies she put in place to scale her business and her brand.
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Welcome to KM.RADIO. A KEVIN.MURPHY business podcast brought to you by SESSION.SALON. Let us take you behind the scenes of the salon floor, sharing real stories, insights, and experiences from industry professionals. Join us as we sit down with special guests who’ll reveal their business secrets, challenges, and successes all to inspire and elevate your journey in the world of hair and beauty.
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