Episode 121

Generational Differences from a Gen Z-er | Hunter Donia | Industry Business Educator | Hunter Donia LLC

Tune in to hear a Gen-Z Influencer share their perspective on generational differences and hear some thoughts for salon owners to consider.

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KEY TAKEAWAYS:

-- Understanding the desires a Rising Stylist has for their future will help give you an idea about how long they will stay.


-- SALON OWNERS: You may not be able to retain your highest earners, despite how much money, time, or benefits you give them, if they have a vision for themselves.


-- Consider adjusting your training and growth process to future-proof your business.


-- SALON OWNERS: You can try getting Gen-Z to see value in investing time & energy now to have greater success later, but they won't listen.


-- You can innovate or adapt to the new environment, or risk being a Blockbuster


-- Create a systemized way, with clear deliverables, to grow stylists to the floor.


-- Clarity and personalization are more important than a shorter training program.


-- RISING STYLISTS: Take your time, invest in your craft, and gain experience before moving to the floor


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Robert Hughes

“I THINK HAIRSTYLISTS ARE THE COOLEST, NICEST, AND MOST FUN GROUP OF PEOPLE ON THE PLANET! I AM PASSIONATE ABOUT USHERING IN AN EMPOWERED-STYLIST FUTURE, AND I ABSOLUTELY LOVE GETTING STYLISTS FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE TOGETHER IN A NON-COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE WE CAN LEARN, LAUGH, AND GROW TOGETHER.”
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Robert started his hair journey as a kid in rural America offering haircuts on the street to kids in the neighborhood, not realizing, one day, he would find himself working the front desk at a hair salon while in high school. From there, his experience from salon-to-salon has included the front of the house, back of the house, stylist, educator, and consultant. It was during this movement through various salons he developed a passion to empower stylists and educate owners on how to raise the industry standard of excellence, mutual respect, and professionalism amongst stylists, managers, owners, and clients. Robert currently is the General Manager and a Master Stylist at Violet Salon in Georgetown, DC.