Built to Sell: What a Seven Figure Salon Exit Teaches the Rest of Us

Built to Sell: What a Seven Figure Salon Exit Teaches the Rest of Us

Amy Pal sold her six location Whip Salon for seven figures. The six pillars behind that exit are a checklist every owner should run today.
The Owner as Coach, Why Leadership Beats Trends in 2026

The Owner as Coach, Why Leadership Beats Trends in 2026

The salons winning in 2026 are not chasing trends, they are led by owners who coach their teams, communicate clearly, and build real systems.
Running Lean Is What Separates Thriving Salons From Struggling Ones in 2026

Running Lean Is What Separates Thriving Salons From Struggling Ones in 2026

Salon profit in 2026 is built on operations, not foot traffic. Here is how leaner teams and smart systems are pulling ahead while others stay stuck.
Fewer Clients, Stronger Revenue, The Service Mix Math Nobody Teaches

Fewer Clients, Stronger Revenue, The Service Mix Math Nobody Teaches

How salons are growing revenue in 2026 even as service counts dip, by fixing their service mix instead of chasing more bodies in the chair.
May 29, 2026 — Matt Beck
Why A Salon Membership Model Might Be The Smartest Move You Make In 2026

Why A Salon Membership Model Might Be The Smartest Move You Make In 2026

Salons with memberships grew 4x faster and retained 60 percent better. Here is how to build a membership program that actually moves the needle.
Your Salon Survival Number, the One Figure Every Owner Has to Know

Your Salon Survival Number, the One Figure Every Owner Has to Know

The minimum monthly revenue your salon needs to stay alive is not a guess. Here is how to calculate it and why most owners are flying blind without it.
May 25, 2026 — Matt Beck
The Booth Rental vs Commission Math Is Changing in 2026

The Booth Rental vs Commission Math Is Changing in 2026

Why employment models are shifting again this year and how to figure out which structure actually makes sense for where you are in your career.
The Five Week Rebooking Window Is Where Your Salon Is Quietly Losing Money

The Five Week Rebooking Window Is Where Your Salon Is Quietly Losing Money

Most salons lose clients between visits, not during them. Here is how digital loyalty programs and timed rebooking automations fix the leak in 2026.