Elevate Your Salon Business in Just One Day!
Invest in your salon’s success with our comprehensive bootcamp designed exclusively for salon owners. Gain invaluable insights and strategies across five intensive classes—all in one day and for just $75. Secure your spot on or before May 31st to lock in this special rate. Hurry, prices increase on the day of the event, and spots are filling up fast! (Coffee, Tea & Pastries included for breakfast)

SCHEDULE:

9:30 – 10:45A Heart-Centered, Edge-Driven: The New Standard of Leadership with BONNIE BONADEO, SOS SALON COACHING & TRAINING

Great leadership in the salon industry requires more than just technical expertise, demands emotional intelligence, adaptability, and the ability to inspire and empower a team. In this transformative class, Bonnie Bonadeo introduces a unique approach that blends empathy ("heart") with decisiveness ("edge") to cultivate a leadership style that is both compassionate and strong. Leading with heart fosters deep connections, trust, and a positive culture, while leading with edge ensures clarity, accountability, and resilience. Striking the right balance between the two is the key to motivating teams, driving innovation, and navigating challenges effectively.

11:00A –12:15P The Blunt Bob w. Candy Shaw — A Candid Convo with The Creator of Sunlights Professional & Owner of
Jamison Shaw Hairdressers with CANDY SHAW, SUNLIGHTS BALAYAGE

Recently named 'Educator of the Year,' Candy Shaw is on a mission to help hairdressers worldwide earn a better living and make a better life using the power of the paintbrush. But her extensive knowledge doesn't just stop with her coveted Balayage and French Cutting curricula. Shaw owns and operates an award-winning 50-chair salon in Atlanta, founded an advanced training Academy for hairdressers, and started her product line Sunlights Professional, which is centered around a more efficient and profitable highlighting system. This segment will take you inside the mind of this dynamic female entrepreneur to learn some of her best practices on how to elevate your salon business using her steadfast systems and techniques. Get ready to be inspired and leave feeling empowered to make the changes that will take you to the next level!

1:30 – 2:45P Modern Marketing for Salons: Social, AI & Beyond with SALON TODAY

Moderated by Stacey Soble
Jeff South, Amy Pal, Olivia Smalley and Candy Shaw

In this power-packed panel, we’ll explore what’s working now in salon marketing—from top-performing social media channels and engaging team-driven content to using AI tools for faster, more authentic campaigns. Discover how to boost ticket averages through cross-promotion, leverage online retail and reviews, and make smarter moves with text marketing, geo-fencing, and email. Learn which metrics matter, how to support your team in retail success, and what “traditional” tactics still deliver in a digital world.

3:00 – 4:15P Create A Lifetime Employee In Just 90-Days with RONIT ENOS, SALON CADENCE

From “The Great Resignation” to “Quiet Quitting,” losing top talent is a growing challenge. Millions are walking away from jobs—and it’s hitting our industry hard. Studies show that a strong 90-100 day onboarding process boosts retention by 69%, yet most of the focus stays on hiring, not keeping talent. So, how do you turn short-term workers into long-term team members? Ronit Enos reveals the keys to building a loyal, high-performing team. Walk away with a customizable onboarding system and the tools to attract—and keep—the best talent.

4:30 – 5:45P Breaking Barriers: Embracing the New School Mindset For Salon Leaders with NINA TULIO

Running a salon in 2025 requires more than the systems—and mindset—of the past. If you’re still operating from a 2006 playbook, you may be unintentionally holding your business back. Fear, outdated strategies and traditional thinking can create resistance, burnout, and stalled growth. It’s time to shift your mindset, evolve your leadership, and step fully into what your salon needs now. Together, we’ll release the limiting beliefs holding your business back—and step into a renewed, growth-driven mindset built for the modern salon owner.

Have you adapted to the changes in our industry, or are you still running your salon like it’s 2006? Sticking to outdated methods and mindsets might be holding your business back. 

Here’s how to bring new energy into your salon business:

Modern Hiring Practices
Attract top talent with strategies that align with today’s industry expectations.

Renewed Leadership Approach
Lead with clear, solid core values that resonate with your team and inspire growth.

Build a Strong Culture
Foster an environment that not only attracts ideal stylists but also keeps them engaged and motivated.

Ready to breathe new life into your business? Let’s create clarity, ease, and unstoppable momentum for the future!