Join Phil Jackson as he shares expert insights on maximizing salon revenue this December. Discover strategic actions to fill up your appointment book, effectively use gift vouchers, and smart ways to bring forward promotions. Enhance your client experience and keep the cash flow steady even during quieter times. Let's make December more profitable despite the challenges!

What if growing your salon isn’t actually helping your bottom line? In this episode, Phil pulls back the curtain on why more team members, more turnover, and more chaos don’t always equal more profit. Discover how to calculate the real profitability of your team, why small can be smarter, and how to build a lifestyle-first business that truly serves you.

<p style="font-family:Montserrat, sans-serif;"> In this episode, Phil Jackson dishes out some tough love on the true value of salon software. Are you paying for features you don’t even use? Phil explores when salon software is genuinely worth the investment ... and when it’s time to cut it loose and switch to smarter, cheaper tools. Learn how AI, dynamic pricing, and better financial tracking can help you simplify, save money, and keep your business running smoothly without unnecessary subscriptions. </p> <p style="font-family:Montserrat, sans-serif;"> Plus, hear how innovative tools like Booko are helping salons use dynamic pricing to boost profits and fill tricky time slots, all without the old-school bloat of overcomplicated systems. </p>

In this episode, Phil looks ahead to 2026 with some tough love for salon owners still chasing likes instead of clients. Discover why social media isn’t the growth engine it used to be, and where your next wave of new customers will really come from. From recommend-a-friend schemes to rediscovering PR and SEO, this episode is your wake-up call to start marketing smarter, not louder.

In this short and spicy “Money Monday,” Phil Jackson (your unapologetic Queen of Salons) dishes out a little tough love for beauty business owners. After the UK budget left salon owners feeling uncertain, Phil reminds us that moaning online won’t pay the bills. Instead, he shares how to refocus your mindset, communicate confidence to clients, and move forward with smart pricing decisions—without losing your sparkle.

What if balance was never the goal? In this brutally honest episode, I’m tackling the myth of work-life balance for salon owners. You’ll learn why “perfect balance” doesn’t exist, what real boundaries look like, and how to reclaim your energy without burning your business down. From firing nightmare clients to fixing broken business models, we’ll get painfully real about what’s working, what’s not, and how to finally create a salon life that feels like freedom — not fatigue.

December should be your salon’s most profitable month — not the most exhausting one. Yet every year, salon owners work twice as hard and somehow earn less. In this episode, I’m exposing the three Christmas mistakes that quietly drain your December profits — and showing you how to fix them fast.

We’re talking about retail displays that don’t sell, bad booking habits that kill your revenue, and the discount disasters that destroy your margins. You’ll get practical, profitable fixes you can implement immediately, even if the festive chaos has already begun.

You’ll learn how to:

• Turn your Christmas retail into pure profit (without being pushy).
• Schedule smarter so your busiest weeks are also your most lucrative.
• Replace pointless discounts with offers that protect your margins.

It’s not about working harder — it’s about working strategically. Let’s make this December the one where you finally get paid what you deserve.

💌 Ready to stop repeating the same festive mistakes? Tune in, grab a notebook, and let’s get your salon sleighing it this Christmas.

Are you secretly giving yourself a pay cut? This week, I’m calling out one of the salon industry’s worst habits — working for free. Your costs have gone up, your rent’s gone up, your products have gone up… and if your prices haven’t, you’re quietly earning less for the same hours. It’s time to fix that.

In this episode, I’m walking you through when and how to raise your salon prices without losing clients or feeling guilty. We’ll cover what to say, how to handle pushback, and how to make sure your new prices reflect the quality you deliver every day. No drama, no apologies — just smart business and confident communication.

If you’ve been avoiding your price review, consider this your nudge to take action. You deserve to be paid properly for your time, skill, and service. Let’s make sure your next pay rise comes from you, not your clients’ good will.

🎧 Episode title: Stop Working for Free: Why It’s Time to Raise Your Salon Prices
📅 Published: 11 November 2025
🏷️ Tags: salon pricing, raise prices, salon profits, confidence, business strategy

<h2>The Truth About Salon Profits: 5 Smart Money Moves to End 2025 in the Black</h2>

<p>Most salon owners wait until January to face their finances — and that’s exactly why profits slip away. In this episode, Phil Jackson reveals five powerful money moves you can make before the year ends to protect your profit and start 2026 ready to earn properly.</p>

<h3>💡 In this episode:</h3>

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<li>How to identify your true profit — not just your turnover</li>

<li>Silent costs that quietly drain your bottom line</li>

<li>How to plan your 2026 price increases without losing clients</li>

<li>Why reflection beats reaction when it comes to your numbers</li>

<li>The simple financial routine that keeps your cash flow strong</li>

</ul>

<p>🎧 <strong>Listen and take control of your salon’s finances before the year ends.</strong></p>

<h3>✨ Next Episode to Explore:</h3>

<p><em><a href="https://buildyoursalonpodcast.com/post/time-to-step-up-ambition-isnt-a-dirty-word" target="_blank" style="color:#E2238C; text-decoration:none;">Time to Step Up: Ambition Isn’t a Dirty Word</a></em></p>

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<p><strong>Hosted by:</strong> Phil Jackson — Salon Business Coach &amp; Founder of Build Your Salon</p>

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Money isn’t the only motivator — and chasing it might be what’s burning out your team.

In this episode, Phil Jackson tackles one of the toughest salon leadership challenges: keeping your team engaged and loyal when pay rises aren’t an option. Learn how recognition, honest communication, and growth opportunities can do more for morale than an extra 5% commission ever could.

What you’ll learn:
– The six real reasons people leave your salon (and it’s not about money)
– How to build loyalty through appreciation and trust
– Ways to make learning and development work on a tight budget
– How transparency creates stronger, happier teams
– When to let go of toxic or disengaged staff

Listen now and learn how to motivate your team the smart way — no pay rise required.

Next episode to explore:
How to Grow Your Salon Team Successfully

More from Phil:
queenofmemberships.com/podcast

Every missed appointment costs more than just money — it chips away at your sanity.

In this episode, Phil Jackson tackles one of the biggest profit-killers in the salon industry: no-shows and last-minute cancellations. You’ll learn how to set boundaries that make clients respect your time without awkward confrontations or guilt.

What you’ll learn:
– The 4-layer system to cut no-shows by up to 70%
– How to use deposits without losing clients
– The right reminder timing (and the words that actually work)
– How to enforce policies confidently and fairly

Whether you’re tired of chasing clients who ghost you, or you’re ready to turn chaos into calm, this episode gives you the structure you need for consistency and confidence.

Listen now and reclaim your time, your income, and your sanity.

Next episode to explore:
Salon Retail Excellence with Arif Isikgun — learn how to boost retail sales without sounding salesy.

More from Phil:
queenofmemberships.com/podcast