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Salon and spa business education, grounded in the numbers, leadership and teamwork that shape your day.

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A deeper dive. A fresh perspective. Or a lesson on your own time.

Our flagship program

Incubator

Step away from the day-to-day and work on cash flow, leadership, pricing and a plan for your salon or spa.

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Power Hour

Join a focused conversation about running your business. Choose the upcoming topics that matter to you and your team.

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Strategies Academy

Prefer to learn at your own pace? Browse our online courses and make room for business education when it works for you.

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In-Person Workshop

In person

Nov

9

2026

Train the Trainer

Nov 9–Nov 10, 2026

Train the Trainer is a 2-day, hands-on seminar designed for in-house educators and mentors ready to step confidently into their teaching role. Participants gain the tools, structure, and skills needed to deliver consistent, engaging education that strengthens culture, accelerates onboarding, and gro
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Online Seminar

Live online

Dec

7

2026

Salon/Spa Manager's Course 2026

Dec 7–Dec 8, 2026

This two-day manager/leadership course is all about training managers to perform their jobs at a higher level.Today’s salon/spa manager must have the same skills, knowledge and commitment as the owner to growing the business. With all the daily challenges and distractions, this is no small task. Hou
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POWER HOUR

Free · One-hour session

Jan

11

2027

What's the PLAN?

A successful year doesn't happen by accident. It starts with a plan, and that plan starts with knowing your numbers.Join Strategies co-owner Barbara Pierce for a practical look at how to turn your big-picture annual sales goals into clear, manageable monthly, weekly, and daily targets. You'
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POWER HOUR

Free · One-hour session

Feb

8

2027

Does Your Team Still Need You for Everything?

You hired a team to help run your business, so why does it still feel like everything depends on you?When your team relies on you for every answer, approval, and decision, it's often because the systems they need only exist in your head. And as your business grows, that becomes a problem.In thi
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INCUBATOR

In person

Feb

22

2027

Strategies Incubator: Salon & Spa Business Training

Feb 22–Feb 24, 2027

Incubator is Strategies' four-day salon and spa business training seminar designed to help owners improve profitability, strengthen leadership, and build a foundation for sustainable growth. Learn the five essential pillars of successful salon and spa management: business metrics, communication
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POWER HOUR

Free · One-hour session

Mar

8

2027

Are You On Track This Quarter?

The first quarter is almost over. Are you making progress toward your goals, or is your business already drifting off course?Your numbers tell a story, but knowing what to look for makes all the difference. Sales, productivity, and retail performance can reveal where your business is thriving, where
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INCUBATOR

In person

Jun

14

2027

Strategies Incubator: Salon & Spa Business Training (Canada)

Jun 14–Jun 16, 2027

Incubator is Strategies' four-day salon and spa business training seminar designed to help owners improve profitability, strengthen leadership, and build a foundation for sustainable growth. Learn the five essential pillars of successful salon and spa management: business metrics, communication
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INCUBATOR

In person

Oct

18

2027

Strategies Incubator: Salon & Spa Business Training

Oct 18–Oct 20, 2027

Incubator is Strategies' four-day salon and spa business training seminar designed to help owners improve profitability, strengthen leadership, and build a foundation for sustainable growth. Learn the five essential pillars of successful salon and spa management: business metrics, communication
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