Destroy The Hairdresser

In this solo episode, David steps in without a co-pilot and delivers one of the most honest conversations we’ve had on the podcast in a long time.This isn’t a hype episode.This isn’t a “set your goals and grind harder” episode.And it definitely isn’t about manifesting your way out of burnout.It’s about what happens after success.David reflects on the past few years — culturally, politically, personally — and challenges listeners to stop waiting for a global reset, a better year, or external permission to change their lives. Instead, he makes the case for individuation, sustainability, and choosing your own definition of success in an industry addicted to hustle and “more.”In this episode, he breaks down:Why hard work has very little to do with successHow the industry uses fake statistics and hustle myths to keep you stuckThe difference between achievement and fulfillmentWhy “more money” isn’t the same as a better lifeThe rarely discussed reality of Phase Four — when success arrives, boredom creeps in, and self-sabotage followsThis is a conversation about money, yes — but more than that, it’s about capacity. About learning how to sit with success instead of running from it or destroying it. About building a business that doesn’t collapse the moment you stop sprinting.If you’ve ever hit a milestone and thought, “Why doesn’t this feel how I thought it would?”Or if you’re exhausted by the endless chase for more — this episode will land.

This week, Cyd is lighting up the mic with the conversation the industry still tiptoes around: the retail system is broken, stylists are stuck at the bottom of the food chain, and product companies are out here winning big while hairdressers are left dusting shelves and doing math gymnastics hoping to find the “profit” everyone keeps promising.We dive into the era when salons ran the show, how ego and toxicity pushed stylists into the great suite exodus, the pandemic reset that flipped retail upside down, and the moment big brands pivoted to affiliate links because they had no choice. And just when hairdressers finally started winning? The TikTok influencer wave crashed over the industry and shoved stylists right back to the bottom — even though YOU are the one doing the actual work.Cyd breaks down what really happened, why influencers are cashing the checks meant for professionals, and what product companies must do if they want to stay relevant in the new era of creator-driven commerce. Spoiler: the future of retail belongs to the people who touch the hair, not the people who touch a ring light.Whether you’re a stylist, a salon owner, suite-based, or somewhere in between — this is the episode you’ll be sending to everyone in your salon group chat.And if you’re ready to stop feeling behind, stop playing by outdated rules, and actually build a profitable, modern salon career?Your salon business shouldn’t feel like guesswork — and you shouldn’t have to do it alone. Inside the Club, you get weekly coaching, real strategies that actually work in 2025, a community that understands the industry you’re living in, and systems that help you make more money with LESS stress.If this episode hit a nerve… the Club is where you turn the lightbulb moment into action.👉 Join the Hairdresser Business Club today.Your clients trust you.Your career deserves the same energy.https://www.destroythehairdresser.com/offers/DbMChf8w/checkout

In this episode, Cyd and David go off (lovingly) on the rise of woo-woo salons—the ones where your haircut somehow turns into an unsolicited aura reading, your schedule is set by the moon cycle, and “vibes” are doing more work than the actual business plan.They unpack:When spirituality and religion in the salon cross a line from “on brand” to “manipulative”Why your team and clients did not sign up to be part of your personal awakeningThe difference between building a clear brand experience vs. blindsiding people with energy workTroll comments like “no pain, no gain” and why DTH exists specifically so the next generation doesn’t have to suffer the way the last one didHow Destroy The Hairdresser’s “disruptive” branding triggers people who haven’t actually looked at the resultsAnd of course, they circle it back to hourly pricing, boundaries, and critical thinking as the actual structure that lets you build any kind of salon—woo, churchy, ultra-clinical, whatever—without burning everyone out.👀 Want help doing this without chaos?This is exactly what they teach inside the Hairdresser Business Club:Live weekly business + social media classes with Cyd and DavidA private community of stylists & salon owners who actually get what you’re trying to buildAccess to the full class library so you can binge the methods instead of winging it in the comments sectionAll for $39/month, with two weeks free, and you can cancel anytimeCome lurk, learn, and decide for yourself:👉 Join the Hairdresser Business Club here: https://www.destroythehairdresser.com/offers/DbMChf8w/checkoutYou can even be that person who takes a ton of classes in two weeks and then decides if you’re staying. We’ll still love you. 🖤

In this reflective solo episode, David gets honest about validation, legacy, and what it really means to be seen in the hair industry. From social media trolls to self-awareness, he breaks down why craving validation isn’t weakness—it’s human. The real issue? Seeking it from the wrong people.David dives into the evolution of Destroy the Hairdresser, the chaos of social media, and why connection—not perfection—is what sustains creative entrepreneurs long-term. He also shares how the Hairdresser Business Club is giving stylists and salon owners a place to find support, strategy, and belonging in an industry that often leaves them isolated.💣 Ready to find your people and grow your business with us?Join the Hairdresser Business Club →  https://www.destroythehairdresser.com/offers/DbMChf8w/checkout

In this solo episode, Cyd gets brutally honest about the excuses holding you back—from business growth to social media visibility to your own damn potential. If you’re still hiding behind “I don’t know what to post,” it’s time to admit the truth: you’re not confused, you’re insecure. Cyd breaks down how fear of judgment becomes a trap, how to get unstuck, and how to actually build a system that works for you—not against you.She shares how she coaches stylists to simplify, organize, and show up with strategy instead of burnout, proving you don’t have to post every day to see results. And before wrapping, she spills all the details on her signature program The Social Circus—a 4-week immersive experience designed to help hairdressers find their rhythm, grow their socials, and finally stop overthinking their content.👉 Payment plans available. Replays included. Zero excuses left.Ready to run away with the social circus? JOIN HERE!👇https://www.destroythehairdresser.com/the-social-circus