Developing Your Team Improves Your Business

The Apprenticeship Godmother

In this episode of The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast host Sarah Abel talks to Alison, owner of two salons in Kent.

Alison discusses how she has grown her business over the past decade from a small salon of five chairs to now employing over 20 staff members. She emphasises the importance of developing her team through opportunities for growth, recognition of achievements, and an emphasis on work-life balance. Alison also provides advice for those looking to start their career in the industry, highlighting attributes like ambition, good communication, and a willingness to gain diverse experiences.

In this episode you will hear:

• How Alison provides opportunities to take on more responsibilities and allow for growth
• How Alison recognises achievements through awards
• What Alison does to support a good work-life balance
• The attributes to look for in employees
• The importance of strong communication skills
• Alison’s view on gaining diverse experiences through apprenticeships, further education, and volunteering

For more information about apprenticeships, and to connect with Sarah, head to: https://linktr.ee/tnbhairbeautyhealthtraining

The Apprenticeship Godmother Podcast is the show which highlights what salon owners, entrepreneurs and hair, beauty and wellness businesses really need to know about employing an apprentice to have a successful experience for both the employer and the apprentice too. This show covers everything from how to find the perfect placement if you want to train as a hair, beauty or wellness professional right through to explaining the step by step process of how to employ an apprentice in your salon. This podcast will highlight all the traits of creating a successful apprenticeship.