IBS Las Vegas 2024

As a leader, the reality is that your staff supports your salon as much as your customers, and that a powerful team can make a huge difference for your business. This course teaches recruitment strategies that attract the right people at the right time. It shows you the tools and systems needed to recruit the right team.

Topics covered:
• Best recruiting methods for “new” versus “experienced” technicians.
• Maximize your advertising effectiveness and recruit the best.
• Understand which interview techniques work best and when.

Included free with your exhibit hall pass. Please register here.
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Do you have a passion for helping others? A burning desire to guide people towards their goals, to help them overcome obstacles, and achieve their dreams? If so, coaching may be your calling. The coaching industry is vast and holds immense potential. But like any serious profession, it demands diligence, commitment, and continuous learning. This class is an invitation to start your journey on the right foot, empowering you with the knowledge and foundations essential for success in the coaching industry Whether you're on the verge of launching your coaching practice or merely exploring the idea, there are some critical areas you need to understand before stepping into this transformative profession.
•    Differentiating coaching, mentoring, teaching and consulting
•    Identifying your tribe
•    Insuring your practice
•    Essential documents and forms
•    Pricing your coaching programs
•    Crafting and iron-clad contract
•    Assessing potentials clients
Included free with your exhibit hall pass. Please register here.
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This class is designed specifically for professionals in the salon industry who understand the importance of effective communication in building successful team and client relationships. This class focuses on enhancing your communication skills to deliver emotional intelligent coaching for your team, exceptional customer service to foster client loyalty, and create a positive salon culture.  Join Bonnie as she walks you through the framework of communicating from head and heart to master difficult conversations, conflict resolution, recognition, consultations, hiring and firing.
Included free with your exhibit hall pass. Please register here.
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Time is money, or at least it should be when working directly with clients. Leverage the significant value of your limited time to create your ideal schedule. Prioritizing your best clients, you can book standing appointments a year in advance to build a profitable and sustainable business. Let’s plan ahead, simplify your process and reduce late cancellations and no shows.
Included free with your exhibit hall pass. Please register here.
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Ready to build your dream team with confidence? Take this class and unleash the art of attracting, engaging, and retaining your ideal team members! Get practical guidance on hiring like a pro, making the right decisions from day one, and crafting a successful onboarding plan. Say goodbye to costly hiring mistakes and hello to your dream team!
Included free with your exhibit hall pass. Please register here.
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Join salon business expert, Bonnie Bonadeo, for a transformative class designed to empower individuals in leadership roles with the essential skills and knowledge to cultivate emotional intelligence and lead with empathy and effectiveness. This class focuses on developing self-awareness, understanding emotions, and building strong relationships to become a resilient and impactful leader. This interactive session will guide you to recognize and manage your own emotions. Gain insights into your own emotional strengths and weaknesses as a leader, plus, establish rapport, resolve conflicts, and create a positive and supportive work culture that fosters productivity and engagement.
Included free with your exhibit hall pass. Please register here.
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Cash flow is the lifeblood of any business. In the life cycle of a business, you will need financial assistance to start and/or scale your business. In this class you will learn the following:
•    Setting up your business correctly (if needed)
•    Filling a 2553/ 8832 for federal tax filing (if needed)
•    Establishing or changing your sic code (if needed)
•    Setting up your business bank account properly
•    Expunging anything lowering your personal credit score
•    Setting you up with personal credit cards to pad your business account
•    Getting all your equipment financed
•    Getting you set up with multiple lines of credit
•    Connecting you to grant writer for 501 c 3.
Included free with your exhibit hall pass. Please register here.
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Do you have the option to pay your bills? Why do you rely on the optional generosity of your clients to make ends meet? The practice of tipping has a long, problematic history that diminishes our value and professionalism, and complicates client relationships. Skip the tips, awkwardness, manipulative behavior, “etiquette” and fatigue for simple, transparent pricing that supports your lifestyle.
Included free with your exhibit hall pass. Please register here.
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Hitting retail sales goals is half of the battle you need to be successful. Knowing how to successfully manage your inventory is the other half. From ordering to display to marketing and sell through, your ability to spend the time and energy you need in these areas will insure that your sales results turn into more profit!
In this class you will learn:
•    How to analyze your inventory effectively
•    Improve your retail line performance
•    Marketing & sell through strategies
• Display & merchandising secrets
Included free with your exhibit hall pass. Please register here.
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Are you on the verge of complete “burn out”? Do you feel like you’re shackled to your chair and clueless on how to change your present situation? Niki has been where you are. She’s serviced 18-25 people per day for years. She’s been through divorce, bankruptcy, tax liens, character assassination, cancer (twice) salon walkouts and much, much more. She’s here to tell you that you are never stuck! If you want to change the trajectory of your personal and/or professional life you have to do it intentionally! Be sure to take this class to create a failproof transitional plan to take you from where you are to beyond your greatest dreams.
Included free with your exhibit hall pass. Please register here.
*Schedule subject to change