345 Where Does All the Money Go? The 10-Part Financial Framework for Salon Owners

Hopefully your salon is busy, clients are coming through the door, and money is being taken at the till every day, so if that's the case, then why is salon financial management still such a struggle? This is the reality for a lot of salon owners: the numbers just don't add up, and the stress that comes with that is real. 

In this episode, I walk you through a 10-part framework for following the money trail in your business. This isn't a finance lesson, and it's not about spreadsheets. It's a practical way of thinking about your business that gives you clarity and control, because right now, with costs up and clients spreading out their appointments, you can't afford to keep guessing.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• The difference between knowing your numbers and understanding your business in real time
• Why budgets aren't about restriction,  they're the single most important tool for weekly profitability
• What cashflow forecasting actually looks like and why a 13-week rolling forecast changes everything
• How to think about productivity-based pay so your team's performance is tied to the salon's financial health

EPISODE TIMESTAMPS

[00:00] Introduction: The reality of a busy salon that still isn't profitable

[00:50] Why the financial picture behind the scenes rarely matches the front

[01:14] This isn't about how hard you work, it's about structure

[01:38] The biggest misconception: thinking someone else is watching the numbers

[02:22] Why understanding your finances is your job, not your accountant's

[03:10] What following the money trail actually means in practice

[03:53] Introducing the 10-part financial framework for salon owners

[06:47] Why budgets matter more than most salon owners want to admit

[08:07] Cashflow forecasting and why 13 weeks ahead changes everything

[09:32] Pricing for profit and why "charge your worth" isn't a strategy

[10:47] Recap: how many of the 10 points are you actually doing?

[13:01] The free webinar: Where Does All the Money Go?

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Where Does All the Money Go? (Free Webinar) Antony breaks down the 10-part framework in full and shows you how to apply it practically in your salon - Register here

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