<description>&lt;p&gt;What’s really working for salons right now...and what isn’t?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this Mini Moment, Jen sits down with Jeanette from Salon First to unpack findings from her Business Success 2025 Survey, which gathered insights from over 200 salon owners across Australia. The results reveal what’s changing, what’s staying the same, and where salon owners should really be focusing their energy this year.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;From retention struggles to menu simplification and the rise of lash, brow and skin services, this chat cuts through the noise to highlight what’s actually moving the needle in 2025.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;💡 What we cover:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;The biggest shifts salons are making this year&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why retention matters more than reach&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How to simplify your service menu for profit&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;What 200 salons said about memberships and growth&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why listening to clients still trumps every trend&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;A grounded reminder that success in 2025 isn’t about doing more, it’s about doing what works, and doing it well.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Timestamps&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:00 Introduction&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:52 Discussing the Feedback Survey&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;03:16 Key Takeaways from the Survey&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;08:15 Trends and Profitable Services&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Mentioned in this episode:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;💖 Celebrating Our Podcast Partner – Christophe Robin, proudly distributed by McM Imports&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We’ve partnered with Christophe Robin and MCM Imports to bring you something beautiful:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;➡ &lt;b&gt;Experience the Christophe Robin Discovery Box&lt;/b&gt; — curated by pro ambassador Monique McMahon.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;➡ Inside, you’ll find her handpicked favourites — the hero products she swears by in the salon.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It’s your invitation to explore the range and discover why Christophe Robin has become a quiet obsession among stylists who know their craft.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Click the link below to request your &lt;b&gt;FREE Christophe Robin Discovery Box&lt;/b&gt;, exclusively through McM Imports. 👇&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://podcast.salonrising.com/christophe-robin"&gt;MCM&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;💛 A HUGE Thank You to Our Podcast Sponsors - Timely&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We’ve partnered with Timely to bring you something special:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;➡ Enjoy a 14 day free trial to see how Timely can transform your salon.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;➡ New customers get 50% off their first 3 months.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you've been thinking about levelling up your salon systems, this is your moment. Timely is designed specifically for salons. Helping you manage bookings, clients, staff, and more with ease.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Use the code &lt;b&gt;SALONRISING&lt;/b&gt; at checkout or click the link below to to claim the offer. 👇&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://podcast.salonrising.com/gettimely"&gt;Timely&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Salon Rising

Samara Scott-Hunter & Jen Veivers

Mini Moment #11: What’s Working (and What’s Not) for Salons in 2025 – with Jeanette from Salon First

NOV 16, 202512 MIN
Salon Rising

Mini Moment #11: What’s Working (and What’s Not) for Salons in 2025 – with Jeanette from Salon First

NOV 16, 202512 MIN

Description

What’s really working for salons right now...and what isn’t?In this Mini Moment, Jen sits down with Jeanette from Salon First to unpack findings from her Business Success 2025 Survey, which gathered insights from over 200 salon owners across Australia. The results reveal what’s changing, what’s staying the same, and where salon owners should really be focusing their energy this year.From retention struggles to menu simplification and the rise of lash, brow and skin services, this chat cuts through the noise to highlight what’s actually moving the needle in 2025.💡 What we cover:The biggest shifts salons are making this yearWhy retention matters more than reachHow to simplify your service menu for profitWhat 200 salons said about memberships and growthWhy listening to clients still trumps every trendA grounded reminder that success in 2025 isn’t about doing more, it’s about doing what works, and doing it well.Timestamps00:00 Introduction00:52 Discussing the Feedback Survey03:16 Key Takeaways from the Survey08:15 Trends and Profitable ServicesMentioned in this episode:💖 Celebrating Our Podcast Partner – Christophe Robin, proudly distributed by McM ImportsWe’ve partnered with Christophe Robin and MCM Imports to bring you something beautiful:➡ Experience the Christophe Robin Discovery Box — curated by pro ambassador Monique McMahon.➡ Inside, you’ll find her handpicked favourites — the hero products she swears by in the salon.It’s your invitation to explore the range and discover why Christophe Robin has become a quiet obsession among stylists who know their craft.Click the link below to request your FREE Christophe Robin Discovery Box, exclusively through McM Imports. 👇MCM💛 A HUGE Thank You to Our Podcast Sponsors - TimelyWe’ve partnered with Timely to bring you something special:➡ Enjoy a 14 day free trial to see how Timely can transform your salon.➡ New customers get 50% off their first 3 months.If you've been thinking about levelling up your salon systems, this is your moment. Timely is designed specifically for salons. Helping you manage bookings, clients, staff, and more with ease.Use the code SALONRISING at checkout or click the link below to to claim the offer. 👇Timely