October Flew By!

Hairqueen News:

I am embarrassed to say that I could not find time this past month to sit down and write my October Blog. My wonderful virtual assistant Sara had the Blog prepped for me but it kept slipping down my to do list until I almost missed the month entirely. What a wild month it has been!

I have been interviewing a new tenant for Swans Studios, polishing up my ICCC presentation, gallivanting with my besties and doing my darnedest to keep up with my normal personnel and professional commitments.

I took a few days in the country with my besties to rest, relax and restore my reserves before the truly busy holiday season kicks off!

My new sparkly shoes - I love them

Promotion Of The Month:

OK, we missed October so here is the November promotion, hope you have a chance to take advantage of it.

Client Corner:

Thank you to my wonderful clients Julie and Lorenzo for your lovely before and after head shots!

Runs Businesses With Scissors:

Yay, yay, yay we have a new associate at Swans Studios.

Ginger Godines will join us in November and I will introduce her with aplomb in November.

In the meantime, what a whirlwind it was to be back to interviewing again. It is humbling to be reminded how important it is to keep those interviewing skills sharpened, to be clear about the position you have to offer and to be patient so that the best person for the spot is hired.

I remember when I owned my big salon, Topps Salon Day Spa, that it was a constant practice of recruit, recruit, recruit. Swans Studios is a different business model but the same is true, it is important to recruit until the right person for the opening is hired, not just hiring because you have an opening. Experience has taught me that for both business models it is true that several meetings and discussions, checking references and being clear with all agreements will create a healthy, happy environment for all parties.

Salon Owners, if you need some refreshing on this area of business or whatever you may be grappling with currently, contact me, tell me about your situation and let's create a win, win for you.

To book a Consulting Appointment, email me at suzanne@suzannevanhouten.com or call me at 510-545-2955.

Spooky Hairstyles:

Happy Halloween!

Q & A corner or article:

Click HERE for an article featuring great Halloween Hair tips!

For more information please contact Suzanne Van Houten at suzanne@suzannevanhouten.com

Until next time Happy Halloween!

Comments

What a Wonderful Decade

HairQueen News It is with joy and a little sorrow that I after a fantastic ten year run I am announcing the closing of Swans Studios. Thank You Swans Studios My lease is up, I’m retired from my full-time career and now it’s time to close my brick-and-mortar business doors. The good news is that 936B Clay Street will reopen under new ownership by Diane Zelaya, my long-time associate and friend. Congratulations Diane Join me in wishing Diane well in her new business endeavor and me well in this phase of my retirement plan. Don't worry I will continue to do my one-day-a-week V.I.P. Client Day at Diane’s Studios, Bay Vibrant. You can't get rid of me and Never My contact information remains the same. If you would like to rotate into my one-day-a-week schedule call 510-545-2955 or email, suzanne@suzannevanhouten.com or click here to book online. Happy End of Summer!

Retirement Life

HairQueen News On October 1 2022 after 40 plus years of working full-time I stepped way-back from the salon chair and way-into retirement life. As the date grew closer, I was and still am all over the place with so many feelings and uncertainties about how to navigate this next stage. To mark the occasion of my retirement I had a wonderful party, please see the previous blog, Endings and Beginnings. Next, I went on a celebratory trip which included a week sailing the Atlantic Ocean on the Queen Mary 2. So exciting! Crossing the Atlantic Ocean Gala Time Upon my return I am turning my attention to what it means to be an older, wiser, experienced, master of my trade. As space in my life opens up I will take the opportunity to grow Swans Studios, to mentor, coach and consult within and beyond the salon industry. With more free time I will enjoy my granddaughters, my family, friends and hobbies. I know from many of you that the retired life is a busy life and I am grateful t

Salon Suite Opportunity

HairQueen News Hello, I hope your 2023 is off to a good start! I trust you had a lovely holiday season, seems like an age ago now? My very best wishes to you for a peaceful and delightful 2023. My holiday season was festive and especially fun with a one year old and a three and half year old, (granddaughters are the best.) I cannot help but marvel at how little time I seemed to have with my new “tip of my scissors schedule”, as I prepped for the holidays and wrapped up the year for Swans Studios. Its true retirement life is a busy life. My new schedule of one-day-a-week is working out so far. I do miss so many of you from my full-time schedule. I know you are in good hands. I appreciate the love, on-going support and good wishes. Swans Studios News I am now looking for a new person to join Swans Studios. I would to find someone wonderful to share my studio since I am no longer there full-time and it’s an amazing place to work. If you know any hair stylists, ready f

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