We sat down with a simple question:

What used to feel like success… that no longer does?

What started as an icebreaker turned into a real conversation about ego, leadership, humility, and what actually defines success.

Because at some point, success stops being about the car, the title, or the applause…
and starts being about legacy, culture, and how you show up for the people around you.

In this episode, we unpack:

• Why chasing the newest thing doesn’t equal success
• The difference between confidence and ego
• How ego quietly damages team culture
• Why feedback is the fastest ego test
• Separating who you are from what you do
• Why humility builds lasting legacy

Ego can create short-term wins.
Humility builds long-term impact.

If you lead a team, own a business, or care about culture — this one’s for you.

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Chapters:
00:00 — What Used to Feel Like Success
04:08 — Ego in the Salon Industry
05:50 — How We Keep Our Ego in Check
07:16 — “You Don’t Have 20 Years of Experience…”
09:46 — The Best in the World (Without Saying It)
10:28 — The Smaller the Ego, The Bigger the Legacy
11:29 — Humility vs Pride
13:38 — Why Ego Hates Feedback
15:38 — It’s Okay to Mess Up
17:16 — When Ego Damages Culture
19:10 — Separate Who You Are from What You Do
20:26 — Why Being Your Own Boss Isn’t Always the Win
24:06 — Hang Around Humble People