0:00 24:28

CEO by Day, Mum by Night: 9 Powerful Life Hacks to Manage Both

May 04, 2025

Larissa Macleman

Salon CEO life hacks balancing demands boundaries energy reset automation delegation mindset shift growth

In this episode, Larissa Macleman dives into the real talk: balancing the demands of being a Salon CEO and raising a family.

She shares 9 powerful life hacks for thriving in both roles- without the guilt, chaos, or burnout. Get ready to master boundaries, reset your energy, and work smarter- not harder.

✨ Topics we cover:

The $25/hour vs $100/hour mindset shift
How to automate, delegate, and delete tasks
Why good enough is good enough for growth
How a simple reset ritual can save your sanity

🎧 Tune in now and discover the small shifts that lead to big freedom and success.

Book a FREE strategy call to get clarity and map out your 6-week plan to scale to a million-dollar salon and build a self-sufficient team. Let’s see if Salon Mastery is your next step!

Resources

RESOURCE: Take the Health Check!

SALON MASTERY: Apply Now to Salon Mastery Coaching now!

Achieve Salon Growth without being overwhelmed or overworking – it is possible! Salon Mastery is a coaching program that provides you with the tools & support you need to build a profitable & successful Salon. Together, we’ll build a 9-part business strategy for your salon with your own dedicated success coach to lead you toward success.

COMMUNITY: CLICK HERE Join over 6,000 industry experts and Salon Owners in my Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook group.

In this episode, Larissa Macleman dives into the real talk: balancing the demands of being a Salon CEO and raising a family.

She shares 9 powerful life hacks for thriving in both roles- without the guilt, chaos, or burnout. Get ready to master boundaries, reset your energy, and work smarter- not harder.

✨ Topics we cover:

The $25/hour vs $100/hour mindset shift
How to automate, delegate, and delete tasks
Why good enough is good enough for growth
How a simple reset ritual can save your sanity

🎧 Tune in now and discover the small shifts that lead to big freedom and success.

Book a FREE strategy call to get clarity and map out your 6-week plan to scale to a million-dollar salon and build a self-sufficient team. Let’s see if Salon Mastery is your next step!

Resources

RESOURCE: Take the Health Check!

SALON MASTERY: Apply Now to Salon Mastery Coaching now!

Achieve Salon Growth without being overwhelmed or overworking – it is possible! Salon Mastery is a coaching program that provides you with the tools & support you need to build a profitable & successful Salon. Together, we’ll build a 9-part business strategy for your salon with your own dedicated success coach to lead you toward success.

COMMUNITY: CLICK HERE Join over 6,000 industry experts and Salon Owners in my Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook group.

0:00 41:16

The Storm Is Here: Why Salons Are Struggling & What to Do About It

April 27, 2025

Larissa Macleman

Joel

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Are you stuck in chaos while others seem to be soaring?

You’re not alone. In this powerful episode, Larissa and Joel dive into what’s really going on behind the scenes of salon overwhelm—and how to rise above it using the powerful CALM method.

Discover why your decisions feel riskier than ever, why your team might be wobbling, and most importantly, how to take back control and thrive in today’s unpredictable landscape.

Inside this episode:

What VUCA means (and why you’re living it)
The mindset shift that transforms confusion into clarity
How Salon CEOs build calm in the middle of the storm

It’s time to take action—not anxiety.

Book a FREE strategy call to get clarity and map out your 6-week plan to scale to a million-dollar salon and build a self-sufficient team. Let’s see if Salon Mastery is your next step!

Resources

RESOURCE: Take the Health Check!

SALON MASTERY: Apply Now to Salon Mastery Coaching now!

Achieve Salon Growth without being overwhelmed or overworking – it is possible! Salon Mastery is a coaching program that provides you with the tools & support you need to build a profitable & successful Salon. Together, we’ll build a 9-part business strategy for your salon with your own dedicated success coach to lead you toward success.

COMMUNITY: CLICK HERE Join over 6,000 industry experts and Salon Owners in my Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook group.

Are you stuck in chaos while others seem to be soaring?

You’re not alone. In this powerful episode, Larissa and Joel dive into what’s really going on behind the scenes of salon overwhelm—and how to rise above it using the powerful CALM method.

Discover why your decisions feel riskier than ever, why your team might be wobbling, and most importantly, how to take back control and thrive in today’s unpredictable landscape.

Inside this episode:

What VUCA means (and why you’re living it)
The mindset shift that transforms confusion into clarity
How Salon CEOs build calm in the middle of the storm

It’s time to take action—not anxiety.

Book a FREE strategy call to get clarity and map out your 6-week plan to scale to a million-dollar salon and build a self-sufficient team. Let’s see if Salon Mastery is your next step!

Resources

RESOURCE: Take the Health Check!

SALON MASTERY: Apply Now to Salon Mastery Coaching now!

Achieve Salon Growth without being overwhelmed or overworking – it is possible! Salon Mastery is a coaching program that provides you with the tools & support you need to build a profitable & successful Salon. Together, we’ll build a 9-part business strategy for your salon with your own dedicated success coach to lead you toward success.

COMMUNITY: CLICK HERE Join over 6,000 industry experts and Salon Owners in my Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook group.

0:00 20:15

“I Love Doing Hair… But I’m Done”– 4 Signs to Step Away From the Chair

April 20, 2025

Larissa Macleman

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“I Love Hair… But I Think I’m Done” – The Hidden Truth About Stepping Away From the Chair

In this episode, Larissa dives deep into the emotional and strategic journey of letting go of the chair and becoming the CEO your business needs. If you’re a salon owner stuck in the weeds, feeling stretched, or unsure how to let go without losing the love—you need to hear this.

Discover:

The 4 signs you’re ready to stop taking clients
How to replace yourself (without the guilt)
Why stepping back is the most powerful move you can make

✨ Ready to step out of the chair and into leadership? Book your FREE Salon Strategy Call now:

Click here to book

Resources

RESOURCE: Take the Health Check!

SALON MASTERY: Apply Now to Salon Mastery Coaching now!

Achieve Salon Growth without being overwhelmed or overworking – it is possible! Salon Mastery is a coaching program that provides you with the tools & support you need to build a profitable & successful Salon. Together, we’ll build a 9-part business strategy for your salon with your own dedicated success coach to lead you toward success.

COMMUNITY: CLICK HERE Join over 6,000 industry experts and Salon Owners in my Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook group.

“I Love Hair… But I Think I’m Done” – The Hidden Truth About Stepping Away From the Chair

In this episode, Larissa dives deep into the emotional and strategic journey of letting go of the chair and becoming the CEO your business needs. If you’re a salon owner stuck in the weeds, feeling stretched, or unsure how to let go without losing the love—you need to hear this.

Discover:

The 4 signs you’re ready to stop taking clients
How to replace yourself (without the guilt)
Why stepping back is the most powerful move you can make

✨ Ready to step out of the chair and into leadership? Book your FREE Salon Strategy Call now:

Click here to book

Resources

RESOURCE: Take the Health Check!

SALON MASTERY: Apply Now to Salon Mastery Coaching now!

Achieve Salon Growth without being overwhelmed or overworking – it is possible! Salon Mastery is a coaching program that provides you with the tools & support you need to build a profitable & successful Salon. Together, we’ll build a 9-part business strategy for your salon with your own dedicated success coach to lead you toward success.

COMMUNITY: CLICK HERE Join over 6,000 industry experts and Salon Owners in my Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook group.

0:00 32:21

Why Your Team Feels “Off” (And What To Do About It)

April 13, 2025

Larissa Macleman

Joel Bouzaid

team culture team motivation communication leadership salon success

**You’re showing up, doing your best… but your team? Something just feels off.**

In this episode, Salon Owners Collective Coach Joel Bouzaid dives deep into the invisible force that shapes your salon’s success—your team culture. If your once high-performing team feels disconnected, unmotivated, or a little “meh”, this is for you.

🔎 You’ll uncover:

The REAL reason your team vibe feels fractured (hint: it’s not just them)
How to lead your team without draining yourself
The difference between confused and clean communication
Our powerful 1:1 method to boost performance
How to reconnect your team with your vision and purpose

✨ Culture doesn’t fix itself. You do.

🔗 Book a free Salon Strategy Call with Larissa

Let’s create a simple plan to rebuild your dream team and grow toward $1Million in revenue—without the burnout.

💥 3 Reasons Salon Owners Should Listen to This Episode:

You’ll finally understand why your team feels disconnected—and what to do about it.
Learn how to lead with clarity, not chaos—even when you’re exhausted.
Get actionable tools to rebuild team motivation and performance fast.

Resources

RESOURCE: Take the Health Check!

SALON MASTERY: Apply Now to Salon Mastery Coaching now!

Achieve Salon Growth without being overwhelmed or overworking - it is possible! Salon Mastery is a coaching program that provides you with the tools & support you need to build a profitable & successful Salon. Together, we’ll build a 9-part business strategy for your salon with your own dedicated success coach to lead you toward success.

COMMUNITY: CLICK HERE Join over 6,000 industry experts and Salon Owners in my Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook group.

**You’re showing up, doing your best… but your team? Something just feels off.**

In this episode, Salon Owners Collective Coach Joel Bouzaid dives deep into the invisible force that shapes your salon’s success—your team culture. If your once high-performing team feels disconnected, unmotivated, or a little “meh”, this is for you.

🔎 You’ll uncover:

The REAL reason your team vibe feels fractured (hint: it’s not just them)
How to lead your team without draining yourself
The difference between confused and clean communication
Our powerful 1:1 method to boost performance
How to reconnect your team with your vision and purpose

✨ Culture doesn’t fix itself. You do.

🔗 Book a free Salon Strategy Call with Larissa

Let’s create a simple plan to rebuild your dream team and grow toward $1Million in revenue—without the burnout.

💥 3 Reasons Salon Owners Should Listen to This Episode:

You’ll finally understand why your team feels disconnected—and what to do about it.
Learn how to lead with clarity, not chaos—even when you’re exhausted.
Get actionable tools to rebuild team motivation and performance fast.

Resources

RESOURCE: Take the Health Check!

SALON MASTERY: Apply Now to Salon Mastery Coaching now!

Achieve Salon Growth without being overwhelmed or overworking - it is possible! Salon Mastery is a coaching program that provides you with the tools & support you need to build a profitable & successful Salon. Together, we’ll build a 9-part business strategy for your salon with your own dedicated success coach to lead you toward success.

COMMUNITY: CLICK HERE Join over 6,000 industry experts and Salon Owners in my Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook group.

0:00 21:08

Success Isn’t a Secret—It’s Rented Daily

April 06, 2025

Larissa

Sam James

success salon CEO leadership mindset team culture goal setting motherhood growth

Success Isn’t a Secret—It’s Rented Daily

In this week’s episode, I sit down with award-winning stylist and salon CEO Sam James, who gives us the full backstage pass to her winning moment—and the 13 years it took to get there.

Sam opens up about the real behind-the-scenes of success: the failed attempts, the evolving team, the culture she built, and the leadership mindset that changed everything.

If you’re a salon owner chasing next-level growth, this conversation is your reminder that success doesn’t come from luck—it comes from relentless clarity, grit, and heart.

👑 What we cover:

Building award-winning collections (without losing your mind)
How to lead a loyal, culture-first team
Why you must stop scrolling and start doing
How motherhood shifted Sam’s leadership style
Setting realistic goals that actually get results

Make sure to go follow Sam James on instagram and let her know we sent you!✨ @samij_hair ✨💛

👉 Ready to step out of daily operations and into your role as CEO?

Book a FREE Strategy Call with Larissa to map out your path to $1Million Salon success and see if Salon Mastery is the right fit.

Resources

RESOURCE: Take the Health Check!

SALON MASTERY: Apply Now to Salon Mastery Coaching now!

Achieve Salon Growth without being overwhelmed or overworking – it is possible! Salon Mastery is a coaching program that provides you with the tools & support you need to build a profitable & successful Salon. Together, we’ll build a 9-part business strategy for your salon with your own dedicated success coach to lead you toward success.

COMMUNITY: CLICK HERE Join over 6,000 industry experts and Salon Owners in my Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook group.

Success Isn’t a Secret—It’s Rented Daily

In this week’s episode, I sit down with award-winning stylist and salon CEO Sam James, who gives us the full backstage pass to her winning moment—and the 13 years it took to get there.

Sam opens up about the real behind-the-scenes of success: the failed attempts, the evolving team, the culture she built, and the leadership mindset that changed everything.

If you’re a salon owner chasing next-level growth, this conversation is your reminder that success doesn’t come from luck—it comes from relentless clarity, grit, and heart.

👑 What we cover:

Building award-winning collections (without losing your mind)
How to lead a loyal, culture-first team
Why you must stop scrolling and start doing
How motherhood shifted Sam’s leadership style
Setting realistic goals that actually get results

Make sure to go follow Sam James on instagram and let her know we sent you!✨ @samij_hair ✨💛

👉 Ready to step out of daily operations and into your role as CEO?

Book a FREE Strategy Call with Larissa to map out your path to $1Million Salon success and see if Salon Mastery is the right fit.

Resources

RESOURCE: Take the Health Check!

SALON MASTERY: Apply Now to Salon Mastery Coaching now!

Achieve Salon Growth without being overwhelmed or overworking – it is possible! Salon Mastery is a coaching program that provides you with the tools & support you need to build a profitable & successful Salon. Together, we’ll build a 9-part business strategy for your salon with your own dedicated success coach to lead you toward success.

COMMUNITY: CLICK HERE Join over 6,000 industry experts and Salon Owners in my Profitable & Successful Salon Owners Facebook group.

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CEO by Day, Mum by Night: 9 Powerful Life Hacks to Manage Both

In this episode, Larissa Macleman dives into the real talk: balancing the demands of being a Salon CEO and raising a family.

She shares 9 powerful life hacks for thriving in both roles- without the guilt, chaos, or burnout. Get ready to master boundaries, reset your energy, and work smarter- not harder.

✨ Topics we cover:

Resources

In this episode, Larissa Macleman dives into the real talk: balancing the demands of being a Salon CEO and raising a family.

She shares 9 powerful life hacks for thriving in both roles- without the guilt, chaos, or burnout. Get ready to master boundaries, reset your energy, and work smarter- not harder.

✨ Topics we cover:

Resources

The Storm Is Here: Why Salons Are Struggling & What to Do About It

Are you stuck in chaos while others seem to be soaring?

Inside this episode:

Resources

Are you stuck in chaos while others seem to be soaring?

Inside this episode:

Resources

“I Love Doing Hair… But I’m Done”– 4 Signs to Step Away From the Chair

Discover:

Resources

Discover:

Resources

Why Your Team Feels “Off” (And What To Do About It)

You’re showing up, doing your best… but your team? Something just feels off.

🔎 You’ll uncover:

💥 3 Reasons Salon Owners Should Listen to This Episode:

Resources

You’re showing up, doing your best… but your team? Something just feels off.

🔎 You’ll uncover:

💥 3 Reasons Salon Owners Should Listen to This Episode:

Resources

Success Isn’t a Secret—It’s Rented Daily

Success Isn’t a Secret—It’s Rented Daily

👑 What we cover:

Resources

Success Isn’t a Secret—It’s Rented Daily

👑 What we cover:

Resources

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**You’re showing up, doing your best… but your team? Something just feels off.**

**You’re showing up, doing your best… but your team? Something just feels off.**