Growing your salon doesn’t always mean adding more days, more late nights or running yourself into the ground.

In this Mini Moment, Sam and Jen break down what actually moves the needle when you want more profit without more exhaustion.

This is a practical, honest chat about working smarter not harder. From optimising your appointment book, to charging correctly for the work you’re already doing, to being confident enough to say no to bookings that don’t serve your business.

If your diary feels full but your bank account doesn’t, this one will hit home.

What we cover:

1. Why optimising your appointment book can unlock thousands without adding hours
2. The real cost of undercharging
3. How treatment menus and client choice remove the awkwardness around retail
4. When it’s okay to say no to smaller bookings to protect higher value services
5. Why knowing your hourly number changes everything about how you book clients

This episode is a reminder that more clients isn’t always the answer. Better systems, clearer pricing and smarter booking decisions are.

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast

00:17 How to Grow Your Salon Without Working More Hours

00:37 Optimising Appointment Books

01:13 Offering Additional Services

03:03 Pricing Strategies for Salon Services

03:41 Efficient Booking Practices

06:18 Balancing Workload and Client Satisfaction

10:30 Final Thoughts and Tips

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🎧 Event Spotlight: THIS GENERATION

THIS GENERATION, presented by Monique McMahon, is a one-day, industry-led education experience bringing together three hair artists and three unique creative perspectives.

Joining Monique on the day are Taylah Jones and UK award-winning colourist Luci Green, sharing modern technique, global trends and ideas you can take straight back behind the chair.

The day also includes a business and mindset conversation supported by Salon Rising, with Jen and Samara attending on the day.

📍 Edwards & Co Fortitude Valley
🗓 Monday, 2 March 2026

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