The Flock and Gather Podcast

Episode 186 with guest Kimmy Powell from Woodhouse Spas

Allan chats with Kimmy Powell from Woodhouse Spas and more!  They cover...

Kimmy's growth through paint and flooring to AI and the Spa channel

Owner of 4 Woodhouse Spas

Why consistency is so important in your spa

Being pro-technology is not a bad thing, neither is low touch, and more!

https://www.kimmykpowell.com/

Episode 185 with guest Charlie Slater from Water Werks

Allan chats with guest Charlie Slater from Water Werks.  They chat about:

Aveda, Spa Central to Water Werks

Jewel Spa in Minneapolis then the recession hit

Owners and Consultants love water

Technology or Hands-on?

Contrast Therapy is a Trend

New to the industry? Explore all that our industry offers!

https://www.vichyshower.com/

Episode 184 with guest Melissa Todd, Owner of OptiStrips

Allan chats with Melissa Todd, owner of OptiStrips!

They cover:

22 years as an esthetician

doing skin care in LA and Chicago

Eyeglasses slipping while doing treatments

fixing the slip, the facial marks, and getting comfortable

Bonus: building collagen...and more!

https://optistrips.com/

Episode 183 with guest Leah Crump from Leah Crump Consulting

Allan chats with Leah Crump from Leah Crump Consulting!

Some highlights:

"Eventing" is not new but you should be doing it

Hire a planner and layer up the experience

From CA, to FL, to TX

Why hiring a business consultants pays dividends

Education forever! Learn about a new Mastermind Class coming soon!

www.leahcrump.com

Episode 182 with guest Dr. Chris Oswald from MuscleCare

Allan chats with guest Dr. Chris Oswald from MuscleCare! See more at getmusclecare.com

Episode 181 with guest Nancy Griffin from Contento Marketing

Allan chats with longtime friend Nancy Griffin from Contento Marketing!

They cover:

Her being Principal at Contento Marketing and Glowing Older podcast, Cornell Hospitality School, started SpaTrade and SpaExec, why Senior Living is on the rise, how she's a country girl that loves horses, Ageism should disappear, and how we age well, live healthy longevity...and more!

Episode 180 with Carol Phillips from BeauteeSmarts

Allan chats with Carol Phillips from BeauteeSmarts!

They cover:

Started make-up line at age 8, spa owner by 21

Works with brands, spas, resorts and more

Selling is not a dirty word, especially in Retail

In the days of cutting education, get more!

Don't fight it, train it!

Retail, Retail, Retail. It will pay the bills and make you money, and more

Episode 179 with Anahata Holly Hallowell

Allan chats with Anahata Holly Hallowell!

 

They cover

Sailing in the Virgin Islands

Waterbending or Divine Wifi,

Limitations are self-induced,

Perspective changes Clarity,

Don't let things get in the way,

My brain is 90% water,

Why you should bless your water...and more!

Episode 178 with guest Liz McKeon

Allan with Liz McKeon!  

Some items they covered:

Health club owner, day spa owner, distributor and more...do a lot of things

Retail is still the answer, 70% service to retail. Clients buy it somewhere it might as well be from you

Training. The client is not the issue...therapists need to continue their training

Business Coach since 2007 (every day is a school day)

Rebook, Refer, Retail

Be aware of domestic violence

Episode 177 with guest Kelly Gasspari-Flemming from the Waldorf Astoria Chicago

Allan chats with guest Kelly Gasspari-Flemming!  

They covered:

How a child starts in the Wellness business

30 years later

Smile more

From Nails to Blueprints

Finding your love language

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