The Flock and Gather Podcast

In this episode, we head to Sweden as Allan Share talks with Anna Bjurstam, wellness entrepreneur and founder of Wahayla, to explore the evolving world of wellness and why living better matters just as much as living longer.   https://wahayla.com/  

This week, Allan sits down with Sal Capizzi of Trybe, the spa software behind nearly 500 properties worldwide, to discuss what guests really want: to be recognized the moment they walk in, a booking process that doesn’t make them give up, and AI that removes the busywork without losing the human touch.   https://try.be/us  

Denise Fuller of NASN Pro joins Allan Share to discuss authentic spa content, the importance of ongoing education, and the healing power of clay in her new book, Dirty Washing. 

In this episode of Flock & Gather, Allan sits down with Mike Prince of RevRyze to talk about what it really takes to build a client base in our industry. Listen as Mike breaks down the pieces of a winning sales plan: marketing built on understanding your client, running the right ads, selling the prospect, and keeping clients for the long haul through consistent follow-up and referrals.

This week Allan sits down with Shannon Simmons, founder and CEO of Fit for Profit, to discuss the key to building a profitable, sustainable business. From smarter cash flow management to paying yourself first, and breaking free from the cycle of living paycheck to paycheck, Shannon shares practical ways to help you keep more of what you earn and create a business that truly works for you. https://fitforprofit.com/

This week we sat down with Courtney Smith, owner of Glow by Courtney Grace in Fort Lauderdale, to talk about her path from Army soldier to nursing student to solo esthetician, and what it really takes to open and grow a successful practice.

We talked with Megan Comunale, Marketing Manager at My Salon Suite, about how their 385 locations help spa, salon, skin care, jewelry, and other beauty professionals build successful businesses. Megan shares how leasing a suite gives professionals the freedom to set their own hours, prices, and client experience, while getting real support from mentors, business guidance, and a built-in community at each location. If you're ready to grow your income, keep more of what you earn, and build a practice on your terms, this episode is for you.

This week we sat down with Bart Foreman, Founder and Marketing Magician at CXBeauty.io, to talk about customer experience and why clients keep coming back to your facility for how you make them feel. We also get into what AI means for salons and spas right now, including voice phone answering technology that picks up when you can't, actually engages with your clients, and costs far less than you'd expect.

The proper business insurance is critical not only as a business owner or manager, but to your facility and people. Workers Compensation, General and Professional Liability, why you may need your auto on your business policy and so much more. Digging deep for the right kind of insurance is critical and making sure there is no gap in coverage!

In this episode, we chat with Christian from Marsh Insurance.  Marsh Insurance provides personal and business insurance to our 125,000 members of the Spa Industry Association. Today's conversation covered the need for health insurance, life insurance, and dental/vision insurance. It's so important to make sure you are buying the right kind of insurance.