Essays
Notes on leadership, systems, creative ownership, and building salons that last.
These essays are written for salon owners navigating growth, responsibility, and creative leadership. They’re not quick tips — they’re reflections from inside the work.
Written by a salon owner who built systems behind Salon Receptionist.
What We Explore Here
From operational systems and delegation to leadership decisions, culture, client experience, and long-term sustainability, these essays document the thinking behind building salons that scale without losing their soul.
These essay is part of the systems behind Salon Receptionist.
From 60-Hour Salon Prison to $500K Freedom
Turn Intention Into Action
Growth doesn’t always come from strategy sessions. Sometimes it comes from slowing down long enough to think clearly.
Make Room for Growth
Salon ownership isn’t just about clients and creativity — it’s about decisions, boundaries, and stepping fully into authority.
Many of the systems discussed here are the foundation of Salon Receptionist — a virtual front desk designed for salon owners who want their time back.