May 5-6, 2024 | Denver, CO
SESSIONS
May 4-6, 2024
Sunday
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Check-in and collect your badge to attend the sessions and visit the Sponsor tables.
SALON TODAY 200 Dinner tickets are sold separately - you must check-in and pick-up your ticket before the dinner starts.
Location: 2nd Floor Lobby
Sponsored by: L’OREAL
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Join us early to grab a bite to eat and start networking with other data-hungry owners and managers.
Location: Aspen Foyer
Sponsored By: Green Circle Salons
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Location: Colorado Ballroom
Emcee/Speaker: Stacey Soble, SALON TODAY and BARBERING TODAY
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GLOBAL AWARD-WINNING ARTIST and INTERNATIONALLY renowned speaker Chrystofer Benson shares inspiration and motivation through industry data and his own person set of core life points that have helped him succeed in his career and beyond. Goal setting, cultivating a positive mindset, surrounding ourselves with positive influences and living an abundant life are all crucial factors in fueling our own fire and turning our inspiration into intent. Benson empowers his audience to take control of their own lives and turn their FEAR into FIRE.
Location: Colorado Ballroom
Speaker: Chrystofer Benson, Chrystofer Benson Collective
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An interactive presentation on how to approach marketing from a business perspective. Phorest takes a deep dive into how to assess the value of your marketing, what metrics you should be looking at, and why Lifetime Value (LTV) and Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC) are imperative to evaluate your marketing performance for your business.
Location: Colorado Ballroom
Speakers:
Barry Quinn, Phorest Salon Software
John Doran, Phorest Salon SoftwareSponsored by: Phorest
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Location: Aspen Ballroom
Sponsored by: Vish
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As costs in the salon continue to rise, owners and decision-makers are seeking solutions to promote profitability. Join Jess and Liz Arrindell of Luscious & Co. to discover how your salon could add $100,000 in color revenue. Leverage the 3 Rules of Color Management and unlock key industry insights on how to:
Implement Responsive Pricing for Profit
Focus on Margins
Unlock New Revenue
Double Your Color ProfitLocation: Mt. Princeton - 3rd Floor
Speakers:
Jess & Liz Arrindell, Luscious & Co.
Timothy Howard, VishSponsored by: Vish
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This breakout will provide you with tested and actionable strategies that you can adopt to create additional profit centers and increase average tickets in both your hair and skin businesses. Whether you operate a salon that only offers hair services or run a full-service salon and spa, you will learn about actionable strategies you can implement quickly to grow your business.
Location: Mt Columbia - 3rd Floor
Speakers:
China Wong, Salon Spa W
Patrick Thompson, Ultra Skin Services, Exclusive Distributor, Ultraceuticals and SyltonSponsored By: Ultraceuticals
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Where are we holding ourselves back?
What potential remains untapped in our companies’?
Does anyone want limited growth?LIMITLESS is about reaching the untapped growth potential of your company. We will be exploring the six critical numbers every business impacts each day, week, month, and year. Numbers, that if changed, can lead to 20%, 30%, or 40%+ revenue growth overall.
The key is how do we make that happen? We will unlock three simple systems that will drive growth and alter the thinking around what your business is truly capable of. It doesn't matter if you are a solopreneur or a large team - the same rules apply.
The power of Retention, Retail, and Prebook is the key and will be explored from a lens you may have never used. Have you considered the impact of retail on time? Did you know client retention impacts many areas beyond productivity?
Once we complete our time together you will receive a Limitless Growth Tool. This tool allows you to input your information and have a clearer picture of the Limitless growth potential of your company.
Unlock the transformative results you desire.
In this class, you will receive:
• Limitless Growth Tool – this download will allow you to input your personal data and see the potential of your business.Location: Mt. Oxford - 3rd Floor
Speaker: Michael Yost, Strategies
Sponsored By: Strategies
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Network while refueling for an afternoon of learning!
Data-Driven is pleased to put out a spread for lunch so you can refuel for an afternoon of learning. Networking is one of the biggest benefits of this conference, so if you’ve come with a group, split up and join different tables of strangers and meet someone new. Some of the best takeaways may come from your lunch partners.
Don’t forget to save time to meet with all our sponsors!
Location: Aspen Ballroom/Foyer
Sponsored By: Ultraceuticals
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Location: Colorado Ballroom
Moderator:
Stacey Soble, Salon Today & Barbering TodayPanelists:
Bobbi Springer, Allure Beauty Bar
Cindy Feldman, Progressions Salon Spa Store
Cori Randal, Hue Color & Design
Dani Everson, Clementine’s Salon
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Join Tim Fisk, Director of Brand Development for Summit Salon Business Center, for a fresh look at AI-driven marketing tools. This session will empower salon professionals with cutting-edge strategies to boost their business through the power of OpenAI's ChatGPT chat bot, as well as custom chat bots available in the ChatGPT Marketplace. Tim will provide best practices for blog writing (including effective back linking), social media content management, and strategic planning for your salon’s marketing efforts. You won’t want miss this opportunity to unlock the potential of AI for your salon's growth and success.
Location: Colorado Ballroom
Speaker:
Tim Fisk, Summit Salon Business CenterSponsored By: L’OREAL
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In the ever-evolving landscape of the beauty industry, addressing clients' desire for perceived value is a critical aspect of success. Join Industry Marketing Guru, Kati Whitledge for a captivating keynote talk that dives into the intricacies of consumer expectations and discover innovative strategies to not only meet but exceed these expectations, leaving a lasting impression.
During this inspiring session, Kati will share the psychology behind clients' perceptions of value in the beauty industry. From the moment a client walks through the door to the ongoing relationship you build, every interaction is an opportunity to enhance their perception of the value your services and products provide.
Location: Colorado Ballroom
Speaker:
Kati Whitledge, mya -
Location: Aspen Ballroom
Sponsored by: Vish
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Embark on a captivating journey through the twists and turns of salon ownership and operations, where the delicate dance between creativity and strategy is your compass. Picture an industry that's not just about staying afloat but riding the waves of ever-evolving trends and meeting clients' sky-high expectations. It's a realm where artistic flair meets calculated moves.
Join Jozlyn Miller, Boulevard’s seasoned Senior Education Manager, as she dives into the vibrant tapestry of daily challenges that salon professionals and owners face. With over 15 years of wisdom in her arsenal, Jozlyn's insights promise to be more than just advice; they're a treasure map to transform hurdles into golden opportunities.
Learn more about:
Attracting and retaining clients in a competitive market
Fostering a modern team culture that thrives in adaptability
How to effectively track your ROI
How embracing technology can leverage your businessLocation: Colorado Ballroom
Speaker: Jozlyn Miller, Boulevard
Sponsored By: Boulevard
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How do you become a standout salon in the recruitment race of attracting, attaching and advancing your salon workforce?
In this session, we'll share how investing efforts into compensation plan development will drive your leadership impact, recruitment magnetism and staff retention.
You’ll get a high level overview of our exclusive process of the 3 phases of compensation strategy. Learn how you can develop one of the most important systems in your salon.
Phase 1: Compensation Cultivation - Empower with in depth understanding of compensation mechanics
Phase 2: Compensation Component Buildout - Get organized with our in depth compensation plan build out tool
Phase 3: Compensation Package Presentation - Customize your compensation package visual presentation https://thestatementsproject.com/
Location: Colorado Ballroom
Speaker: Nikki Le, Nikki Le Consultancy
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If you’re joining us for the SALON TODAY 200 Celebratory Dinner, this is the time to get your bling on! Get ready to celebrate the SALON TODAY 200’s and your business success. (This is a separate ticketed event)
Dress to impress with cocktail attire and highlight your look with Pantone Peach Fuzz!
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Catch up with old friends and make some new ones, as we toast to the success of the 2024 SALON TODAY 200.
This event is open to all DDSS and ST200 attendees.
Location: Aspen Ballroom / Foyer
Sponsored By:
PLATINUM
Aveda
Eufora International
L’OREAL
Olaplex
Phorest Salon Software
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Join us as we recognize the 2024 Salon Today 200 Winners and Celebrate Excellence in salon Leadership and Management.
Location: Colorado Ballroom
EMCEE:
Paul DiGrigoli, Paul Joseph Hair Care ProfessionalSponsored By:
PLATINUM
Aveda
Eufora International
L’OREAL
Olaplex
Phorest Salon Software
SalonBiz
Join Us
The teams behind SALON TODAY and MODERN SALON are working on a rich agenda, featuring content around hands-on education, salon management, Average Ticket SGP, Client Retention, Critical KPIs, New Revenue Streams, Crisis Planning, Honing Your Leadership Skills - and so much more!