How to run a successful salon with Katie Godfrey

The Apprenticeship Godmother

In this episode of The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast host Sarah Abel speaks to Katie Godfrey, owner of KG Salon.

They discuss the importance of having a mentor and coach in the beauty industry. They talk about when and how to sell your business and the challenges faced when transitioning into a new business.

Katie shares her personal experience of how she got into the beauty industry and highlights the significance of mentorship for salon owners who have already replaced themselves on the salon floor. Katie stresses the importance of having the right team in place and the problems with self-employment in a business. They also discuss why women in the industry struggle with the mindset and offer advice for new business owners.

In this episode you will learn:

• The importance of having a mentor and coach
• When and how to sell your business
• The importance of having the right team in place
• The problem with self-employment in a business
• Why women in the beauty industry struggle with mindset

For more information about apprenticeships, and to connect with Sarah, head to: https://linktr.ee/tnbhairbeautyhealthtraining

The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast is the show which highlights what salon owners, entrepreneurs and hair, beauty and wellness businesses really need to know about employing an apprentice to have a successful experience for both the employer and the apprentice too. This show covers everything from how to find the perfect placement if you want to train as a hair, beauty or wellness professional right through to explaining the step by step process of how to employ an apprentice in your salon. This podcast will highlight all the traits of creating a successful apprenticeship.