Registration will be open from 9:00am-3:00pm and you can pick up your badge onsite to join the fun! Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to meet new people and learn new things!

It is our absolute pleasure to welcome you all to this wonderful event. We are thrilled to kick off what promises to be an exciting and inspiring experience. Let's get ready to learn, grow, and have some fun!

Speaker:
Stacey Soble, SALON TODAY and BARBERING TODAY

One in five color services are not profitable. Now is the time to shift the narrative and implement practices guaranteed to bring you profit prosperity at the color bar. Join Tim Howard, CIO of Vish, as he uncovers three key insights to transform your salon's pricing strategy. Compare your prices in real-time and discover how to:

• Leverage data and research to ensure accuracy.

• Unlock new revenue streams.

• Drive profits with informed pricing strategies.

Speaker:
Tim Howard, Vish

Sponsored by:
Vish

Emotional intelligence is the cornerstone of effective leadership, particularly in a people-centric salon business. Bonnie's unique approach blends empathy and decisiveness, creating a powerful leadership style.

Leading with heart involves a deep understanding and connection with people, fostering trust and loyalty. Conversely, leading with an edge demands assertiveness, resilience and the ability to make tough decisions when necessary. Striking a balance between the two is vital to inspiring and motivating teams, driving innovation, and effectively navigating challenges.

Leaders who combine heart and edge create a dynamic environment where empathy and strength converge, leading to sustainable success, meaningful relationships, and long-term employees.

Speaker:
Bonnie Bonadeo, SOS Salon Coaching and Training

Let's take a break and enjoy some networking! During this time, let's visit some tabletops and see what exciting things they have to offer!

Client retention is crucial for your salon/spa business. You want to deliver consistency, an incredible experience, and create raving fans who come back—and refer friends. What are the key metrics and tactics you need to understand to retain clients and capture referrals? 

Client retention is crucial for your salon/spa business. You want to deliver consistency, an incredible experience, and create raving fans who come back—and refer friends. What are the key metrics and tactics you need to understand to retain clients and capture referrals? 

Speaker:
Barry Quinn, Phorest Salon Software

Emcee:
Stacey Soble, Salon Today and Barbering Today

Wow, it's lunchtime! Time to refuel and recharge with some delicious food.

The weight of navigating a business successfully in today’s ever challenging world can take its toll. This class was designed to support you in prioritizing your mental wellness. Through interactive discussions and practical exercises, participants will explore the importance of setting boundaries in their professional and personal lives. The class will provide strategies for maintaining healthy boundaries with clients and team members while emphasizing the significance of self-care practices to combat stress and burnout.

Speaker:
Daniel Mason-Jones, Muse Salon and Spa

Let's take a break and mingle with our fellow attendees! We can also check out some cool tabletop displays while we're at it.

Leading salon owners discuss the newest best practices they’ve implemented in their salons and how they’ve measured their success, then entertain management questions from the audience.

Moderator:

Panelists:
Amy Jagade, Oak + Lorel Salon
India Bertin, Hi Texture Hair Salon
Lauren Giesting, Valenti Salon and Spa
Mike Van der Abbeel, Mosaic Hair Studio and Blowout Bar
Rebecca Demarce, Hair Depot

Join us for an incredible tour of three of the most amazing local salons in the Atlanta area! You won't want to miss out on this exciting opportunity to see some of the most renowned salons in the region up close and personal!

We'll be taking you to some of the best salons in the area, including:

• Melrose & McQueen (Tour Stop Sponsored by Phorest Salon Software)

• Van Michael Salon (Tour Stop Sponsored by Minerva Beauty)

• Jamison Shaw Hairdressers (Tour Stop Sponsored by Sunlights).

And the best part? You can enjoy all of this for just $45! That's right, when you add this to your ticket it will include shuttle transportation to each stop, as well as delicious beverages and snacks at each location.

So what are you waiting for? Sign up today and get ready to experience the ultimate salon tour in Atlanta!

Shuttles depart from 3:15pm-3:30pm, so don't be late!

The Salon Tour is an amazing experience that you don't want to miss! It includes three stops that are each a whopping 40 minutes long (not including drive time).

We're estimating that we'll be back to the hotel between 7:00pm-7:30pm, depending on Atlanta traffic. You're going to have so much fun on this tour!

TOUR STOPS:

• Melrose & McQueen (Tour Stop Sponsored by Phorest Salon Software)

• Van Michael Salon (Tour Stop Sponsored by Minerva Beauty)

• Jamison Shaw Hairdressers (Tour Stop Sponsored by Sunlights).