140 Why Build It and They Will Come Is Not a Foolproof Strategy for Starting and Growing a Business with Antony Whitaker
\u201cBuild it and they will come\u201d is a line from the 1989 movie \u2018Field of Dreams\u2019.\xa0 Unfortunately, it is a strategy that many salon owners use when opening up a new salon only to find that Hollywood movies don\u2019t necessarily reflect business reality. In today's podcast episode, I am answering two questions from our listeners. In answering their questions I will be explaining why \u201cbuild it and they will come\u201d is not an effective strategy for starting and growing a business. The first question is from Sandy in Birmingham who asks\u2026 \u201cI opened my salon 4 years ago and I am finding it hard to grow. It's a beautiful space to work in, I have 3 staff members, [two stylists and an assistant] I'm great at doing hair, I'm always fully booked and I generate most of the revenue myself working 5 \xbd\xa0 days a week behind the chair. But despite that the business just won't grow so what should I do?\u201d The second question is from Steve in Florida who asks\u2026 \u201cI heard you say on one of your YouTube videos that salon owners shouldn\u2019t employ a manager. So, can you talk about why I shouldn\u2019t employ a manager on your podcast? Because honestly I can\u2019t do this by myself, so I need a manager to help me\u201d. \xa0 Listen to this week's episode to hear my answers! \xa0 For full show notes, links and resources mentioned visit:\xa0https://growmysalonbusiness.com/podcast/140/ \xa0 Thanks so much for joining me this week. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated!\xa0 They do matter in the rankings of the show and help other people find my podcast. I also love to hear what\u2019s been helpful and what you love about the podcast!\xa0 Just\xa0click here to review,\xa0scroll to the bottom, tap \u201cRatings and Reviews\u201d tap to rate with 5 stars and \u201cWrite a Review\u201d and let me know what your favourite part of the podcast is. Thank you for your support! And finally, don\u2019t forget to subscribe to the show to get automatic updates. Got a question you want answered on the podcast? DM me your question over on Instagram or just come on over to connect at:\xa0https://www.instagram.com/growmysalonbusiness/ \xa0 \xa0 Free Management Masterclass On May 23rd I will be presenting a free online \u2018Salon Management Masterclass\u2019. \xa0 If you would like to register for this 1-hour online masterclass Click here for times in your area and to register.\xa0 \xa0 Free Download I have put together another freebie just for you! The Salon Management Checklist allows you to mark off what you currently have in place in your business so that you can identify where there are opportunities for you to improve. Click here to download the Salon Management Checklist.