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Expert advice on pricing, marketing, and business growth for salon owners and stylists, by Scott Farmer.
Last updated: September 9, 2026 Quick Answer: Self-employed hairstylists, hair stylists, and cosmetologists have four main health insurance options: ACA Marketplace plans…
Quick Answer: Stylists walk out mid-shift because of three root causes: disrespect from management in the moment, a festering problem that was…
Quick Answer: Your salon break-even point is the number of clients per month you need to cover every fixed cost before you…
Quick Answer: Build salon clientele without social media using a referral system: ask at the reveal when clients are still in the…
Last updated: June 23, 2026 HSP Original Data: Real Coaching ROI Scott Farmer spent $15,247 on five coaching programs over 15 years.…
Quick Answer: A salon owner grossing $120,000 a year does not take home $120,000. After rent, product costs, insurance, self-employment tax (15.3%),…
Quick Answer: Salon back bar costs should run 8% to 12% of your service revenue. Most salons run 15% to 22% because…
Last updated: July 6, 2026 My name is Scott Farmer. Salon email marketing is the most ignored revenue tool behind the chair.…
Quick Answer: Does an independent stylist need an LLC? No, you are not legally required to form an LLC. The IRS treats…
Last updated: June 2026 Quick Answer: The three salon policies most likely to push away good clients are zero-tolerance cancellation enforcement with…