Classes & Speaking Topics

CLASSES FOR THE BEAUTY INDUSTRY

SPEAKING TOPICS

TaKeisha utilizes her experience with over 25 years in the beauty industry as a stylist and salon owner managing a team of over 20 stylists to teach others how to have a successful career in the industry. From hands-on classes for natural and textured hair styling to managing a salon business, TaKeisha is a trusted expert who enjoys educating and expanding her knowledge to others.

BUILDING A SOLID SALON CULTURE

This session aims to guide salon owners and managers in the beauty industry on how to create and maintain a positive and productive salon culture. This is particularly important for those facing staffing issues or seeking to prevent such problems as their business grows including how to prevent high turnover rates, defining salon values, leadership and more.

rebuilding a salon after a transition

This session aims to help salon owners and managers effectively navigate and rebuild their salon after significant transitions such as ownership change, relocation, rebranding, or major staffing changes to maintain client loyalty, grow staff morale and retention, and keep business operations smooth for future success and growth.

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SPEAKING & CLASS TOPICS

BUILDING A BEAUTY SUPPORT TEAM

This class is designed to provide practical and time-tested tools and strategies for salon owners and managers to build and maintain a robust support team to enhance the salon’s performance and client satisfaction to cover such topics as defining key roles and team members, identifying gaps and areas needing support, SOP development, fostering a collaborative culture, client support, and more.

SO YOU WANT TO BECOME A SALON OWNER

This class provides essential guidance for stylists aspiring to make the transition to go from behind the chair to become salon owners, covering key areas such as business planning, financial management, team building, customer service, and leadership skills. Participants will learn how to navigate the shift from employee to entrepreneur, focusing on strategies for establishing and growing a successful salon business.

ENSURING SUCCESS IN THE BEAUTY INDUSTRY

This class explores the keys to success across the beauty industry including salons, spas, and nail tech services, focusing on building a timeless brand and fostering customer loyalty. Participants will learn strategies for creating a distinctive, enduring brand identity and implementing practices that ensure consistent client satisfaction and business growth, regardless of changing trends.

MENTORING FOR SUCCESS IN THE INDUSTRY

Mentoring is essential in the beauty industry for fostering growth, transferring valuable skills, and nurturing future leaders. The “Mentoring for Success” class equips business owners with strategies to effectively mentor emerging talent, while established professionals learn how to give back and shape the next generation, ensuring sustained industry excellence and innovation.

THE BEAUTY BUSINESS STRATEGY

With a track record of success with salons in multiple locations, as well as helping others throughout the beauty industry, TaKeisha Berry-Brooks provides strategy to business owners in the business industry seeking to establish and grow their business the right way. This class is for anyone in the beauty industry including hair salons/stylists, spas, hair removal services, barbers, manicurists, estheticians, and other related professions.

BUILDING A WINNNING TEAM

Are you struggling to find and keep talented staff for your beauty business? Learn proven strategies for growing a successful team within the beauty industry. From hiring the right professionals to fostering a positive work environment, TaKeisha’s expert advice can help you build a cohesive, motivated team that drives your salon’s success.

PREPARING TO ENTER A SALON SUITE

Join us to explore the trend of salon suites and the path to success for stylists for those that select this option. This class provides new beauty industry graduates with a comprehensive guide to succeeding in the salon suite business model. It covers essential strategies for setting up a salon suite, building a personal brand and clientele, managing finances, and overcoming common challenges, ensuring new stylists are well-equipped for a successful career.

NATURAL HAIR IN THE WORKPLACE

This class educates corporate teams and leaders on the importance of natural hair acceptance in the workplace, emphasizing the impact of the CROWN Act and promoting diversity and inclusion for success of the business. This class covers legal implications, best practices for fostering an inclusive environment, and strategies for supporting employees with natural hair, ensuring compliance and a respectful workplace culture.

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