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The Modern Hairstylist ™ Podcast
Teaching you how to grow your beauty business as a hairstylist or salon owner without the overwhelm by implementing modern strategies so you can reclaim time, freedom and energy from working behind the chair.
Episodes
197 episodes
How Demand And Scarcity Affect Perceived Value
In this episode of The Modern Hairstylist Podcast Hunter Donia and cohost Jodie Brown unpack the psychology that makes a seventy‑five dollar Labubu doll sold‑out Addison Rae tickets and a last minute Yosemite campsite feel worth every ...
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Season 1
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Episode 193
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Why Your Hairspray Is Killing Color (And How to Fix It) w/ Brenda Amaral
In this episode of The Modern Hairstylist Podcast, Hunter sits down with independent, brand‑agnostic educator Brenda Amaral to unpack the chemistry truths that help stylists cut waste, get predictable results, and stop fear‑buying shelves full ...
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Season 1
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Episode 192
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Avoid This Big Mistake When Growing Your Clientele
In this episode of The Modern Hairstylist Podcast, Hunter Donia and Jodie Brown break down one of the most common mistakes stylists make when trying to grow their clientele, and how it could be stopping new clients from ever finding you....
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Season 1
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Episode 191
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Building Your Beauty Business From Scarcity Vs. Inspiration
In this episode of The Modern Hairstylist Podcast, Hunter Donia and Jodie Brown open up about the all-too-familiar experience of building your beauty business from a place of fear, and how to shift toward something more empowering and sustainab...
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Season 1
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Episode 190
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Why You’re Always Busy but Still Not Growing
In this episode of The Modern Hairstylist Podcast, Hunter Donia and Jodie Brown unpack one of the biggest challenges stylists are facing in 2025: feeling maxed out with nothing to show for it.If you’re working nonstop but your income, en...
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Season 1
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Episode 189
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The RIGHT Way To Use ChatGPT
In this episode of The Modern Hairstylist Podcast, Hunter Donia and Jodie Brown talk through a deep dive into the real way hairstylists should be using AI in their business and what to avoid if you want your content to still sound like...
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Season 1
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Episode 188
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How to Cut Your Application Time in Half by Leading with Confidence w/ J Ladner
In this episode of The Modern Hairstylist Podcast, Hunter Donia is joined by the one and only J Ladner for a fiery and empowering conversation about the real key to working faster behind the chair—confidence-led efficiency. If you’re c...
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Season 1
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Episode 187
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Why ChatGPT is Trash w/ Lisa Huff & Jodie Brown
In this episode of The Modern Hairstylist Podcast, Hunter Donia is joined by Lisa Huff and Jodie Brown for a brutally honest (and hilarious) conversation about the risks and realities of using ChatGPT and AI tools in your beauty business. If yo...
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Season 1
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Episode 186
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Why Imposter Syndrome Still Shows Up—Even When You’re Successful
In this episode of The Modern Hairstylist Podcast, host Hunter Donia and branding educator Jodie Brown dig into an emotional but all-too-relatable topic: imposter syndrome. Even after you've built a thriving business, hit major milestones, or e...
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Season 1
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Episode 185
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So You're a Successful Stylist... Now What?
In this episode of The Modern Hairstylist Podcast, host Hunter Donia speaks directly to independent hairstylists who’ve already built a thriving business—but are left wondering what’s next. If you’ve filled your books, hit your revenue...
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Season 1
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Episode 184
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Real Stories of 10k Months, Big Growth & Bigger Confidence — Mastermind Roundtable
In one of the most special episodes we’ve ever done on The Modern Hairstylist Podcast, I’m joined by a powerhouse panel—our Modern Stylist Mastermind cohort. These are not just any beauty professionals. These are the salon own...
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Season 1
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Episode 183
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How I Still Get Sh*t Done When I’m Overwhelmed
In this episode of The Modern Hairstylist Podcast, host Hunter Donia gets real about what it actually takes to stay productive as an independent hairstylist—especially when you're feeling completely overwhelmed. If your to-do li...
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Season 1
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Episode 182
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Why don’t clients trust hairstylists anymore & how do we change it?
In this episode of The Modern Hairstylist Podcast, host Hunter Donia dives into the rising trust gap between hairstylists and their clients—and what independent stylists can do to repair it. From price confusion to boundary backlash, H...
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Season 1
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Episode 181
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The Pre-Visit Experience Glow-Up: How to Attract High-Value Clients Before They Even Book
Register for the Client Experience Glow-Up Party here: https://hunterdonia.com/partyIn this episode of The Modern Hairstylist Podcast, host Hunter Donia unpacks h...
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Season 1
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Episode 180
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Clients Aren’t Craving Your Amenities—They’re Craving You
With everything feeling heavy—from the world to the beauty industry to our own nervous systems—it’s easy to fall into hustle mode, clinging to surface-level strategies in hopes they’ll fix everything. But here’s the truth: your business doesn’t...
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Season 1
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Episode 179
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Can You Grow a Clientele Without Social Media?
Register for the Client Experience Glow-Up Party here: https://hunterdonia.com/partyIn this episode of The Modern Hairstylist Podcast, host Hunter Donia dives into...
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Season 1
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Episode 178
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The Underrated Passive Income Stream Most Hairstylists Are Sleeping On
In this episode of The Modern Hairstylist Podcast, host Hunter Donia shares why retail sales and service add-ons aren’t just extra income—they’re critical tools for independent hairstylists looking to grow sustainably in ...
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Season 1
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Episode 177
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Are Hairstylist’s Boundaries Leading To Poor Client Service?
In this episode of The Modern Hairstylist Podcast, host Hunter Donia and guest Jodie Brown unpack a hot topic in the beauty industry: Are your salon policies actually hurting your client experience? If you’ve ever ...
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Season 1
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Episode 176
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The 4 Systems Every Hairstylist Needs To Scale in 2025
In this episode of The Modern Hairstylist Podcast, host Hunter Donia and special guest Jodie Brown break down the four essential systems that every independent hairstylist needs in place to scale sustainably in 202...
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Season 1
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Episode 175
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How To Raise Your Prices The Right Way, Without Fear
In this episode of The Modern Hairstylist Podcast, Hunter Donia and Jodie Brown dives into one of the most emotionally charged topics for independent hairstylists: raising your prices. If you’ve ever felt guilty, nervous, or totally un...
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Season 1
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Episode 174
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How I Built A Fully Booked Business in 3 Months
In this episode of The Modern Hairstylist Podcast, host Hunter Donia shares the full process of how he built a fully booked salon suite in just three months, even after relocating to a completely new area with no existing clientele. If...
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Season 1
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Episode 173
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How Hairstylists Can Stand Out And Charge High Prices in 2025
In this episode of The Modern Hairstylist Podcast, host Hunter Donia is joined by marketing expert Jodie Brown to break down exactly how independent hairstylists can position themselves to stand out in a saturated market — and confiden...
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Season 1
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Episode 172
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Should Independent Hairstylists Go Back To Commission?
In this episode of The Modern Hairstylist Podcast, host Hunter Donia and marketing expert Jodie Brown tackle a hot topic in the hairstylist community—should independent hairstylists consider returning to commission salons? With rising ...
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Season 1
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Episode 171
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Client Communication, Tech & Boundaries
In this episode of The Modern Hairstylist Podcast, host Hunter Donia and marketing expert Jodie Brown to dive into the must-have skills for hairstylists to thrive in 2025. From streamlining client communication to embracing technology ...
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Season 1
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Episode 170
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Why Specialization is Essential for Hairstylists in 2025
In this episode of The Modern Hairstylist Podcast, host Hunter Donia and marketing expert Jodie Brown break down why specializing as a hairstylist isn’t just a trend—it’s a necessity for success in 2025. The days of trying to appeal to...
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Season 1
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Episode 169
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