Are you ready to take the stress out of tax season and start planning for a financially secure future? In this episode, I’m joined by Janine Jennings—a hairstylist turned tax specialist who has mastered the art of helping service providers save big on taxes while preparing for both immediate and long-term success.

Janine, who still works behind the chair (because she loves it!), shares actionable strategies to help you:

• Maximize tax deductions for your beauty business.
• Plan ahead for a smooth 2024 tax season.
• Create a rock-solid financial plan for 2025 and beyond.

Janine also co-wrote The Complete Small Business Growth Guidebook: Brave Strategies for Authentic Success and works for JP Tax Service and Accounting, where she helps small business owners thrive with authentic and effective strategies.

Plus, she’s giving our listeners an exclusive FREE resource to simplify your tax prep and planning for 2024!

👉 Download the free tax prep resource here.

This episode is packed with invaluable tips to help hairstylists and beauty professionals take control of their finances and set their businesses up for success.

🎧 Listen now and make tax season one less thing to stress about!

Links Mentioned in This Episode:

• Free Tax Prep Resource: Click here to download
• Wealth Consultation: Website Link
• The Complete Small Business Growth Guidebook: Purchase Link

Follow Janine Jennings:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenningspeytontaxservice/
• Website: JP Tax Service and Accounting

Thank you so much for listening! It's always a pleasure to be here my friends. Keep sending me your topics and ideas to: support@yourhairmentor.com and I'll keep the episodes coming!

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How to Elevate Your Skills and Keep it Real with Ashlee Norman

What does it take to master advanced techniques and grow a thriving career as an educator in the beauty industry? In this episode of Your Hair Mentor, Crystal sits down with Ashlee Norman, a master hairstylist and educator renowned for her expertise in balayage, foilayage, and precision cutting.

But this isn’t just about Ashlee’s journey—it’s about how her experience and knowledge can help YOU take your career to the next level.

Why You Should Listen🎧 :

• Get actionable tips to improve your techniques straight from a pro who’s trained stylists worldwide.
• Learn why understanding the why behind your techniques—not just the how—is key to creating consistently flawless results.
• Hear Ashlee’s insights on balancing the demands of a thriving career and family life, and how you can set boundaries to avoid burnout.
• Get inspired by Ashlee’s path from working behind the chair to becoming a sought-after independent educator and platform artist—and what steps you can take to achieve similar growth.

Episode Highlights:

• The game-changing mindset shift that will help you solve hair challenges like a true pro behind the chair.
• How Ashlee’s approach to education can empower you to think critically and troubleshoot with confidence in your daily work.
• Practical advice on balancing career ambitions with personal life, so you can achieve success without sacrificing what matters most.

About Ashlee:

Ashlee Norman isn’t just a hairstylist—she’s a passionate educator dedicated to helping stylists master their craft. Her online courses and in-person workshops are designed to take your skills to the next level with innovative techniques and practical advice you can use immediately.

Learn More From Ashlee:

• Ready to refine your skills? Check out her online courses for cutting-edge techniques in balayage, foilayage, and haircuts.
• Want hands-on learning? Explore her upcoming in-person workshops.

Join the Conversation!

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Are you an introverted hairstylist who finds client interactions exhausting or overwhelming? Do you struggle with setting boundaries, managing conversations, or avoiding burnout? In this episode of Your Hair Mentor, Crystal dives into the unique challenges faced by introverted stylists and offers actionable tips to help you thrive in this people-focused industry.

Discover how to:

• Set clear conversational boundaries from the start.
• Redirect uncomfortable conversations without offending your clients.
• Recharge your energy and avoid burnout while delivering exceptional service.

Whether you’re dealing with “trauma-dumping” clients or feeling steamrolled in conversations, this episode will equip you with the tools to remain in control and feel confident behind the chair.

Key Takeaways:

• Why introversion isn’t a weakness in the beauty industry.
• The importance of guiding client interactions to create a positive experience.
• Strategies to maintain your energy and protect your mental well-being.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

• Intuitive Texture Course – Master the art of seamless, beautiful haircuts.
• Efficient Consultation Formula – Learn how to conduct stress-free, effective client consultations.

Connect with Crystal:

• Instagram: @YourHairMentor
• Website: YourHairMentor.com

Join the Conversation:

If this episode resonated with you, leave a review or send Crystal a message on Instagram. She’d love to hear your thoughts and help you navigate your career with confidence!

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