Shadonna Jordan's Blog, page 9
June 27, 2014
Top 5 Ways Salons Can Grow with More Clients, Sales & Profits
Before I tell you my top 5 ways, let me ask you a question...
"What distinuishes having a JOB from OWNING A BUSINESS?"
Answer: Keeping a list of prospects and clients updated and automated!
Some salon owners and independent hair stylists still rely on a hand written list. But with today's technology, your real advantage is to keep...
June 12, 2014
How Best Virginia Beach Hairstylist Gained This Ultimate Freedom
Twice GOLD Winner of
“Best Male Hairstylist in Virginia Beach”
Lance Van Auken, Owner of BLOW A SALON, Reveals How
It has been almost 6 years now since I opened Blow A Salon at Hilltop. Here’s how I made it happen:
I'd Heard About Salon Plaza...
Formerly a product rep for American Crew and Graham Webb International, at the time I was working as an employee in a Day Spa. I'd been in the salon industry for about 14 y...
June 9, 2014
Best Hair Salon in VA Beach - Lance Van Auken - Blow A Salon
June Member of the Month:
Lance Van Auken
Owner of Blow A Salon
Meet the hairstylist who won GOLD TWICE - 2011 and 2012 - in the Virginia Pilot’s vote for “Best Male Hairstylist in Virginia Beach”
A salon industry professional for 21 years, Lance Van Auken is a man of integrity and heart.
Let's hear from Lance -
"In our industry, we may only see our clients every 4 or 5 weeks. In those repeated visits, we have a unique ability to positively impact our client...
May 30, 2014
10 Life Lessons From A Navy SEAL To Help Salon Owners Succeed
Plenty.
Changing the world can happen anywhere. And anyone can do it.
“What starts here changes the world.”
How can salon professionals "change the world?" When you make someone feel good about themself, you've turned a tide in their life and given them a more positive self-image.
Meet our Salon Plaza Owner Members who heal and inspire their clients -
Christiane Amboo, Owner of Weaves...
May 29, 2014
How Salon Professionals Use Simple Websites To Keep Their Book FULL!
You can, with a one page website called a "Squeeze Page."
3 Simple Steps To Keep Your Book Full... Automatically!
To make this simple website system grow your business for you 24/7, you will need 3 things:
Your client list must be all in one place, accessible by computer
You must have Internet access
You will need an online service to manage your list, store your pre-written emails, and automatica...
May 23, 2014
Salon Professionals: How To Create A Winning Brand Image On Facebook
Have you noticed a costly trend showing up on Facebook lately?
More and more ”SELFIES” are being used for profile pictures. You know what a selfie is - one of those quick "here I am" photos you take of yourself.
That's Money Down The Drain!
If you are a salon professional who promotes yourself on social media sites like Pinterest, Linkedin, Twitter, YouTube and Facebook, consider the impact your profile image has in the eyes of your prospects and cl...
New Trend: Salon Professionals Use Selfie Facebook Profile Photos
Have you noticed a costly trend showing up on Facebook lately?
More and more ”SELFIES” are being used for profile pictures. You know what a selfie is - one of those quick "here I am" photos you take of yourself.
That's Money Down The Drain!
If you are a salon professional who promotes yourself on social media sites like Pinterest, Linkedin, Twitter, YouTube and Facebook, consider the impact your profile image has in the eyes of your prospects and cl...
May 22, 2014
Attention Hair Stylists: 5 Proven Ways To Fill Your Book... FAST!

You can fill your book by 1) Attracting new clients and by 2) Marketing to your existing client base. Both approaches work - but only if you get really good at communicating the right message to the right people.
How Busy Do You Want To Be?
You can serve anyone who calls or walks into your salon, but when it comes to investing your dollars and time – that’s a different story.
Your...
May 19, 2014
Salon Pricing Strategies: What Salon Owners Don’t Know About Price...
If you own a salon or work as an independent salon professional, here are 5 PRINCIPLES you need to understand about PRICE:
WARNING! These Pricing Principles are ONLY intented for confident cosmetologists who know their "Acres of Diamonds" are within themselves...
1. Price is largely unimportant in a consumer's decision to buy
It’s true - a few customers base their decision for salon services on price - that’s why Groupon is so popular. But...
May 12, 2014
Salon Owners: Use Powerful Messages To Become The Chosen Provider
and GREAT at marketing those services
to your ideal clients.”
[image error]As an entrepreneur and salon owner, you must become REALLY GOOD at communicating the right message to the right people. You can SERVE anyone...
Because your resources are limited, you must spend your time and money MARKETING to the prospects you would like to earn as clients.
Having a clear, compelling message that speaks to the concerns and desires of the people you want to serve most is the b...