Today's guest is someone very special to me. He has been on Headcases before, and his episode is one of our highest-ranked ever. He's my teacher, my mentor, and a true friend. He played a major role in shaping who I am today as a leader, a speaker, and an educator.

He has trained hundreds of thousands of people across 25 countries in business, leadership, communication, and personal development. He works with Fortune 500 companies to strengthen leadership, elevate performance, and increase sales with results from 15-85%. He has also authored best sellers like Sales Dogs, Little Voice Mastery, and Summit Leadership, and we will get into some of that in today's conversation.

I am so honored to welcome him back once again to Headcases: my friend, teacher, and mentor, Mr Blair Singer.

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They are more than just hairdressers–they are two true icons of the industry. They’ve owned prestigious bi-coastal salons. They've built careers as celebrity stylists and TV personalities in their own right. They are major beauty brand spokespeople, and they've created their own luxury retail lines.

But what really sets them apart is where their heart is—education. They’ve spent years traveling the world, inspiring and elevating hairdressers everywhere, and we love them for it. They are among the elite, and they are here with us as today's HeadCases, the incredible Ted Gibson and Jason Backe.

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Welcome to another episode of Headcases! Today’s guest used a word that really stuck with me: flourish. Not just to survive… not even just to succeed… but to truly flourish–both financially and artistically.

With over 30 years coaching to the spa and salon industry, he brings deep expertise in marketing, communication, and business operations. He has delivered more than 900 trainings to over 40,000 professionals worldwide, and is widely recognized as an expert in beauty systems and the wellness industry. With a NAHA nomination as Educator of the Year, he has created content for Milady, L’ANZA, DMK International, and the Professional Beauty Association, and he has authored books on financial fitness, interdependent leadership, and the service cycle.

If you’re a salon owner, thinking about becoming one, or you're a stylist looking to strengthen your financial future, this conversation is for you. We talk about helping salons increase sales, streamline operations, boost profits, and build strong leadership from within.

So let’s get into this week’s Headcase, my new good friend, Mr. Steven Gomez.

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Today's guest is a repeat offender. He's been on Headcases before, and he never fails to deliver the goods. He brings more than 40 years of experience to the table as a stylist, a manager, a multi-salon owner, and as executive chain director.

He co-founded the Summit Salon Business Center, and for over 35 years he has been the founder and president of the Salon Development Corporation, an international company specializing in salon business training. As a global business educator and salon innovator, he has received countless awards for helping tens of thousands of salon professionals transform their businesses–and their lives. His genius lies in spotting digital marketing and management trends and turning them into practical systems that drive dramatic growth.

He is a teacher of teachers and a mentor of mine, and most importantly a friend. This week's Headcase is the one and only Mr Michael Cole.

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Today’s guest is a top-ranked podcaster, a sought-after keynote speaker, and the creator of The Vibe Method. He came from humble beginnings and rose to become a nationally celebrated entrepreneur with one enduring message: people matter most.

His guests on The Vibe Podcast have included Grammy winners, Super Bowl champions, innovators, CEOs, and everyday legends, and their conversations always leave you changed in the best possible way. He has a rare gift for blending strategy and conviction with soul and humour. He will teach you to use your go-giver brain with your go-giver heart. He challenges your assumptions while making you laugh, and he reminds us all that success is built on relationships.

I am so happy to share with you this week's Headcase, the one and only Kelly Cardenas.

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Welcome to Headcases! Today we demystify technology in our industry. We'll look at what can genuinely support your business, and what can actually hurt it if you’re not careful.

Our guest is the Executive Director of Industry Relations and Insights at Pivot Point International, where he connects the dots between data, education, and innovation across every corner of the professional beauty world—schools, salons, educators, brands, associations, and advocacy groups. He also helped launch some of our industry’s first tech-focused events, including Data-Driven Salon and the Salon Digital Summit. He continues to support the school community through initiatives like Choose Beauty, the Excellence in Education Awards, First Chair, and the Modern Salon Career Handbook.

Please join me with my friend and this week’s Headcase: Mr Steve Reiss.

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You talk about a classic triple play—this episode is it. Each of these powerhouse women have been my guest in the past, but I could not resist the opportunity to bring these three best friends together for one epic conversation. So settle in and get ready for some laughs, some insight, and some pure inspiration.

One is an international hairstyling legend and five-time Hall of Fame award winner from Australia. Another is affectionately known as The Balay Lama, she's from the US and is the founder of Sunlights. And the third, representing the UK, is a Wella Top Artist, Intercoiffure Icon Color Award winner, and NAHA Master Stylist Award winner.

I’m thrilled to have all three of these major players at the same time on Headcases. Here are the incredible Three Amigas: Sharon Blain, Candy Shaw, and Sonya Dove!

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