261 Why Salons Need to Continually Evolve with Dylan Bradshaw

Getting to the top of this industry isn’t easy. Staying there is even harder. 

Dublin-based, multi-award-winning hairdresser and salon owner Dylan Bradshaw has just been awarded Salon of the Year for the UK and Ireland.

Dylan and his wife and business partner Charlotte have recently completed a total refit of what was already a great salon. 

They’ve taken it to the next level and are pushing the boundaries by redefining what they see as the salon of the future.

If you're a salon owner looking for inspiration and practical advice on growing and innovating your business, this episode is a must-listen.

In today’s podcast, we will discuss:

• The importance of building a brand identity
•  Why brands need to continually evolve if they are to remain relevant
• What it means to diversify the traditional salon offering…

And lots more!

IN THIS EPISODE:

00:41 Meet Dylan Bradshaw: Award-winning Dublin based hairdresser

02:06 The evolution of salon awards and the impact of AI on Hairdressing awards

06:23 The journey of Dylan's salon transformation 

28:16 Dylan's creative vision and business partnership

28:50 Discussing the design philosophy, sustainability and repurposing salon materials.

34:56 Bringing homewares into the mix and having an online presence

40:54 Financial management and planning for a refit

46:14 Team culture and discussing different business models

54:14 Lessons learned and final thoughts

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Antony

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Professor Anita Elberse’s Harvard case study, on which she and Sir Alex expanded in a packed classroom at London Business School, featured in a BBC1 documentary, titled Sir Alex Ferguson: Secrets of Success. 

Harvard’s Ferguson Formula has eight lessons for leaders, including foundation-building, standard-setting, team renewal, readiness to win, control retention, media management, observation and continuous adaptation. 

Sir Alex Ferguson Secrets of Success Documentary - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbtZjIEs5r0

Ferguson’s Formula - Harvard Business Review https://hbr.org/2013/10/fergusons-formula

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