249 The key to being a great educator with DJ Muldoon

The role and opportunities for hairdressing education has changed dramatically over the last few years through social media and the various online learning platforms. 

That has led to the rise of the independent educator. Today’s guest is DJ Muldoon, who has made a great name for himself both in the online world and face-to-face for being a fantastic educator.

In this episode we discuss:

●      What does the life of the independent educator look like?

●      The impact of Social Media… and… 

●      What is the key to becoming a great educator?

And lots more!

In this Episode:

[01:25] Introduction to DJ
[04:06] Putting DJ to the test is he English or American?
[06:38] DJ fills us in on his salon/school/workspace called ‘The factory.’
[10:11] DJ talks about his life on the road as an educator
[12:29] Discussing the backstory to Knowledge Destroys Fear DJs education company.
[13:31] The key to being a great educator
[15:24] Discussing Yojhi Yamamoto’s famous quote ‘The art of the minimum requires the maximum of discipline.”
[17:08] The importance of simplicity and DJs favourite quote
[21:16] How the lessons learnt at Paul Mitchell helped to teach the what, the why the how, and the when.
[22:26] DJ talks to his experience with a generation of hairdressers who specialize.
[26:41] The differences in education today when it comes to beauty colleges and apprenticeships.
[30:27] How hard do you have to work to have 380,000 followers?
[32:50] Where social media is heading in terms of salon education.
[37:59] Staying relevant when you’re working on your own.
[40:44]  What do you see are the biggest challenges for the industry everywhere?
[45:43] The wrap up and how you can connect with DJ

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Antony

Links and Resources:

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DJ Muldoon

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