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How to Build a Profitable, Scalable Salon in 2026

🚨 READY TO FIX YOUR SALON FOR GOOD?If you’re serious about building a profitable, scalable salon with the right clients and the right team, apply now to join The Level Up Academy:👉 https://nickmirabella.com/pages/apply
Salon owners are overwhelmed with information. You’re watching YouTube, scrolling Instagram, reading blogs, and trying to figure out what to fix first.
In this episode, Nick Mirabella simplifies it down to three core issues that determine whether your salon grows or struggles.
The 3 Things That Matter Most
1. Your Business Model and ProfitabilityIs your salon actually built to make money?Are your commissions sustainable?Are you pricing based on real numbers or guessing?
If your math is wrong, nothing else works.
2. ClientsDo people know you exist?Does your content build trust?Are you positioned as the authority in your market?
Likes do not equal bookings. Trust does.
3. StylistsDo you have clients but no team?Or stylists who do not want to work for you?
Nick breaks down culture, leadership, non-negotiables, position agreements, and how to stop ignoring the behaviors that are hurting your salon.
This episode also covers:
 • How to raise prices the right way • Commission vs hourly pay • Getting more Google reviews • Organic vs paid ads • Attracting high-ticket clients • Having hard conversations with your team
If you fix these three areas, your salon runs smoother, becomes more profitable, and finally starts scaling.
If this helped you, make sure you subscribe, like the video, and share it with another salon owner.
And if you are ready to stop guessing and start building with clarity, apply to join The Level Up Academy here: 👉 https://nickmirabella.com/pages/apply

Stop Micromanaging Your Team (The Leadership Rule That Changes Everything)

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Don’t Be a Boss. Be a Leader.
Mirabella Mindset Podcast | Hosted by Nick Mirabella
Most salon owners struggle not because of talent, but because of leadership.
In this episode, Nick breaks down the difference between being a boss and being a leader, and why micromanaging, over-delegating tasks, or trying to be everyone’s friend will keep you stuck.
You’ll learn:
 • The 10-80-10 rule for effective delegation • Why you must delegate outcomes, not tasks • How to train without micromanaging • How to build leaders inside your salon • Hiring for character and hunger • Running team meetings that actually work • Handling two-week notices and team drama • Growing six-figure stylists to the next level • Commission vs booth rental leadership
This is a raw, unfiltered Q&A packed with real salon ownership strategy.
If you want a team that takes ownership, performs at a high level, and aligns with your vision, this episode gives you the framework.
Subscribe for weekly leadership, marketing, and growth strategies for salon owners.
And if you are serious about scaling your salon with structure, accountability, and proven systems, apply to join The Level Up Academy: https://nickmirabella.com/pages/apply

How to Calculate Salon Pricing the Right Way

🚨 READY TO FIX YOUR SALON PRICING FOR GOOD?Apply now to join The Level Up Academy → https://nickmirabella.com/pages/applyMost salon owners are not undercharging because they lack talent. They are undercharging because they do not know their numbers.
In this episode of the Mirabella Mindset Podcast, Nick Mirabella breaks down the exact pricing formula every salon owner, stylist, renter, lash artist, nail tech, and barber needs to understand to build a profitable business.
The recent pricing workshop sold out in hours, so Nick shares one of the most important frameworks inside it.
If you do not know your daily chair cost, you do not know your business.
What You’ll Learn:
 • The formula to calculate your daily chair cost • How to determine your true floor price • Why pricing in the middle is where salons go to die • How to factor in commission splits • How to build real profit into your pricing • Why parts and labor pricing changes everything • When and how often to raise prices
The Core Formula:
Rent or overhead ÷ Number of chairs ÷ Days open = Daily chair cost
That number is your break-even floor.
From there, add commission, product cost, and your desired profit margin. Now you are pricing strategically, not emotionally.Want help calculating your numbers? Use the Pricing Calculator here: https://nickmirabella.com/pages/pricing-calculator?srsltid=AfmBOorga4uUvFmWG0x6tyTDnUjfEi0V695Ebe-WyG0v63B5VRWaZjvY
This episode also covers leadership, managing rising product costs, handling price objections, and creating financial freedom for your team.
If your margins feel tight or you are unsure how profitable your salon really is, this episode is essential.
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How to Stand Out as a Stylist in 2026 w/ Sally Lemmo (@ClevelandHairBoss)

🚨 READY TO LEVEL UP YOUR SALON, YOUR LEADERSHIP, AND YOUR LIFE?If you are done playing small and ready to build a profitable, freedom-driven beauty business, apply now to join The Level Up Academy:👉 https://nickmirabella.com/pages/apply
In this raw and unfiltered episode, Nick sits down with Cleveland Hair Boss to talk about what really builds success in the beauty industry.
They break down:
 • Losing everything and rebuilding smarter • Why scaling too fast can destroy profitability • The truth about salon ownership stress • Why going viral does not equal making money • How to understand your numbers and stop making emotional decisions • Why the beauty industry activates all five love languages
This conversation is about longevity, leadership, and building a business that actually works.
If you are a stylist or salon owner who wants to make more money without burning out, this episode will challenge you to think bigger and move smarter.
Follow Cleveland Hair Boss, Sally Lemmo on Instagram: @clevelandhairboss
Subscribe to the channel, share this with your team, and start building the business you deserve.
And if you are serious about your next level, apply to The Level Up Academy: 👉 https://nickmirabella.com/pages/apply

How to Run Facebook Ads for Your Salon (Step-by-Step 2026 Guide)

🚨 READY TO SCALE YOUR SALON?If you're serious about building a profitable, fully booked salon with systems that actually work…👉 Apply now to join The Level Up Academy: https://nickmirabella.com/pages/apply
In this episode of the Mirabella Mindset Podcast, hosted by Nick Mirabella, Nick breaks down exactly how salon owners can use Facebook and Meta Call Ads to get more clients in the chair without wasting money, using outdated targeting, or relying on ad experts who do not understand the beauty industry.
If you have ever thought: “Facebook ads don’t work for salons…”This episode will change your perspective.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
 ✅ The real difference between Campaigns, Ad Sets, and Ads ✅ Why you should never build ads from your phone ✅ Why Meta ads are now driven by intent and AI, not interest targeting ✅ The type of creative that gets people to stop scrolling and call immediately ✅ How to structure ads for your entire salon or individual stylists ✅ How to organize your content so your ads become simple and repeatable ✅ The budget strategy salon owners should use to stay profitable ✅ Call Ads vs Landing Pages and which generates faster ROI
Key Lesson
Meta does not need more targeting. It needs better creative.
Your photos, videos, carousel posts, and even simple text-based ads tell Facebook who to show your ad to.
If this episode helped you, make sure you: 👍 Like 💬 Comment your biggest takeaway 🔔 Subscribe for more salon business strategies
Ready to Build a Fully Booked Salon?
Apply to join The Level Up Academy here:👉 https://nickmirabella.com/pages/apply
Let’s level up.

Why Is No One Booking Your Salon From Social Media?

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If you’re serious about building a profitable salon, attracting dream clients, and becoming the kind of owner who leads instead of chases… 👉 Apply now to join The Level Up Academy: https://nickmirabella.com/pages/apply
Why You Post Every Day… But No One Books.
In this episode of the Mirabella Mindset Podcast, Nick Mirabella breaks down the uncomfortable truth most salon owners and stylists need to hear:
It’s not the algorithm. It’s not the lighting. It’s not the camera.
It’s trust.
If your social media isn’t converting followers into booked appointments (or stylists into team members), this episode explains exactly why and what to do instead.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
 🔹 Why most salon content fails (even if it “looks good”) 🔹 The 3 things every piece of content must do to convert 🔹 How to build authority in a saturated market 🔹 Why consistency builds trust faster than perfection 🔹 The real reason clients won’t leave their current stylist for you 🔹 How to use ads the right way (without burning money) 🔹 The 8-mile radius strategy for local salon marketing 🔹 How to leverage virtual assistants to scale your content 🔹 Why salon owners must market to stylists like they market to clients 🔹 The identity shift from “stylist who owns a salon” to true entrepreneur
The Big Takeaway
Social media isn’t about posting martinis on Friday night. It’s not about filters. It’s not about going viral.
It’s marketing.
And marketing should do the selling for you.
If your content does not:
Stop the scroll
Tell a compelling story
Prove your authority
And clearly tell people what to do next
…you’re leaving money on the table.
In 2026, the salons that win are the ones who understand this: You are not just a hairstylist. You are a marketer. You are a leader. You are a brand.
For Salon Owners
If you’re struggling with:
Profit margins
Pricing structure
Commission systems
Leadership challenges
Client acquisition
Hiring and retaining stylists
This episode will shift how you think.
Because the ceiling you’re hitting isn’t skill. It’s identity.
Connect with Nick Mirabella
🌎 Website: https://nickmirabella.com📩 Apply for Coaching: https://nickmirabella.com/pages/apply🎓 Masterclass Bundles: https://bundles.nickmirabella.com
If this episode hit home, make sure to:
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Your social media can change your business. But only if you treat it like the asset it is.
Let’s build something elite.

Why Salon Owners Are Losing Money on Meta Ads in 2026

🚀 READY TO SCALE YOUR SALON THE RIGHT WAY?If you’re serious about growing your salon, increasing retention, and mastering marketing that actually converts, apply now and join The Level Up Academy 👉 https://nickmirabella.com/pages/applyIn this episode of the Mirabella Mindset Podcast, Nick Mirabella breaks down exactly what changed with Facebook and Meta Ads after iOS updates, and why the strategies that worked in 2020 to 2023 are failing salon owners in 2025 and beyond.
If you're a salon owner, stylist, booth renter, extension artist, or beauty entrepreneur trying to run ads and wondering why they’re not converting, this episode is your wake-up call.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
Why creative is EVERYTHING in today’s Meta Ads ecosystem
How Facebook’s Andromeda algorithm now builds your audience for you
The difference between cold prospecting vs. retargeting campaigns
How to lower your customer acquisition cost
Why your retention rate must be 75 to 80%+ before you spend $1 on ads
How to structure your campaign with a simple 2 ad set strategy
Why you don’t need a $4,000/month ad agency anymore
The importance of installing your Meta Pixel correctly
How to use carousels, reels, testimonials, and transformations strategically
Budget splits (70/30 prospecting vs retargeting and when to flip it)
Nick also explains why good marketing will make a bad salon fail faster, and why reviews, client experience, and service quality must be dialed in before scaling ads.
This is a no fluff, tactical breakdown built specifically for salon owners who want real growth, not vanity metrics.
Want the FREE Ads PDF Nick mentions?
DM Nick on Instagram @NickMirabella and ask for the Meta Ads PDF from this episode.
If you’re done guessing… If you’re done wasting money on agencies… If you’re ready to actually build a profitable, scalable salon business…
Apply to work with Nick and join The Level Up Academy 👉 https://nickmirabella.com/pages/apply
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Drop a comment with your biggest ads question
New episodes of the Mirabella Mindset Podcast drop weekly to help salon owners build stronger businesses, better leadership, and unstoppable momentum.
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How Salon Owners Use Social Media to Attract Clients and Stylists

🚀 READY TO SCALE YOUR SALON, GET FULLY BOOKED, AND BUILD REAL AUTHORITY?👉 Apply to join the Level Up Academy now: https://nickmirabella.com/pages/apply
Why are you posting every day and still not getting booked?In this raw, unfiltered episode of the Mirabella Mindset Podcast, host Nick Mirabella breaks down the real reason most hairstylists and salon owners fail at social media and what actually converts content into clients, trust, and long-term growth.
This is not about trends, filters, or posting pretty hair photos. This is about marketing, authority, trust, and identity.
In this episode, Nick covers:
Why trust, not posting frequency, is the real driver of bookings
How to stop the scroll, tell a compelling story, and move people to action
Why blending in with everyone else’s content kills your growth
The power of standing for something and against something in your niche
How to use social media to attract both clients and top-tier stylists
The exact mindset shift from hairstylist to professional marketer and entrepreneur
Why consistency builds influence and disappearing kills credibility
How to use ads, organic content, and engagement to build a circle of influence
The difference between going viral and building a loyal audience
Why your Instagram is the modern-day consultation, resume, and referral engine
Nick also dives deep into:
Content cadence and ad strategy for local salons
Why Facebook and Instagram still outperform TikTok for real bookings
Virtual assistants, delegation, and building a marketing engine that runs without you
Why salon owners must market to stylists the same way they market to clients
How elite professionals think, act, and show up online
This episode is a wake-up call for: ✔ Salon owners who are busy but not profitable ✔ Stylists struggling to attract the right clients ✔ Leaders losing team members to better salons down the street ✔ Anyone tired of doing all the things on social media with no return
If you want your content to:
Break client loyalty to other salons
Position you as the authority in your area
Build trust before a single consultation
Create demand instead of chasing bookings
👉 This episode is mandatory listening.
🔥 READY TO LEVEL UP FOR REAL?
If you are a salon owner or stylist who wants:
More profit
Better clients
Stronger leadership
A real business, not just a busy chair
👉 Apply to the Level Up Academy:https://nickmirabella.com/pages/apply
This is not motivation. This is execution, strategy, and identity transformation.
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Welcome to the Mirabella Mindset.

The 3 Questions Every Salon Owner Must Ask Before Hiring Anyone

🚀 READY TO BECOME A REAL OWNER, NOT JUST A STYLIST WHO OWNS A SALON?👉 Apply to join the Level Up Academy now: https://nickmirabella.com/pages/applyIf you’re done feeling burnt out, stuck behind the chair, or trapped in a business that owns you, this is your next move.
In this episode, Nick breaks down the 3 most powerful questions every salon owner should ask before hiring or leading a team.
These are not fluffy interview questions. They are identity shifting, leadership defining questions that reveal:
Who someone really is
What drives them
Whether your salon can truly be the vehicle for their future
Nick explains why asking someone “What are your goals?” does not work and how reframing the question around experiences changes everything.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
The 3 questions that expose character, hunger, and leadership potential
Why your job is not to be the boss but the leader
How to position your salon as the vehicle for your team’s life goals
Why KPIs do not motivate your team but identity does
How to hold people accountable without micromanaging
The difference between being a true owner vs. a stylist who pays rent
Why helping others win is the fastest path to your own success
Nick also dives into:
Hiring red flags and when to trust your gut
Personality vs. skill in interviews
Working interviews and onboarding systems
Suite ownership vs. real business ownership
Burnout, missed family moments, and why most owners feel stuck
How leadership, identity, and systems create freedom, not hustle
This episode is especially for: ✔️ Salon owners who feel trapped behind the chair ✔️ Stylists who want more but do not know the next step ✔️ Owners building or rebuilding a team ✔️ Anyone who wants a business that supports their life, not consumes it
If you are ready to stop surviving and start leading, this conversation will challenge how you think about ownership, growth, and who you need to become next.
NEXT STEP:If this episode hit home and you know there is more for you:👉 Apply to the Level Up Academy: https://nickmirabella.com/pages/apply
Inside the Academy, Nick teaches:
Leadership systems
Hiring and onboarding frameworks
Identity shifts for real ownership
Profit, pricing, and scale
How to step away from the chair without killing your income
Subscribe for more real, unfiltered conversations on leadership, salons, business, and personal growth.💬 Drop a comment with your biggest takeaway from this episode.📤 Share this with a salon owner who needs to hear it.
Welcome to the Mirabella Mindset.

How Much Money Should a Salon Owner Make in 2026?

 🚀 READY TO BUILD A HIGH-PROFIT SALON & STEP FULLY INTO OWNERSHIP?👉 Apply to join the Level Up Academy: https://nickmirabella.com/pages/applyIn this powerful live episode of the Mirabella Mindset Podcast, host Nick Mirabella delivers a direct, no-BS breakdown of what is truly possible for salon owners, suite renters, booth renters, and beauty entrepreneurs heading into 2026.
This episode is part strategy session, part reality check, and part mindset shift.
Inside this episode, Nick covers:
What salon owners should realistically be earning in 2026
How AI is changing profitability, accounting, marketing, and operations
How to build a personal economy beyond the chair
Why intention and data matter more than hustle
The difference between being a stylist, a manager, and a true owner
Marketing, ads, SEO, rebooking, pricing, and commission structures
Why oversaturation is an excuse and how to win in any market
How to scale without burnout or losing profitability
This live Friday Q&A also answers real questions from salon owners and stylists, including:
How much profit owners should be taking home
Suite vs booth rental vs commission models
Commission percentages that actually work
How to increase rebooking and repeat visits
What to do during slow seasons
How new stylists can get booked fast
Google vs social media marketing
When scaling helps and when it hurts profitability
If you are exhausted, stuck behind the chair, underpaid, or constantly putting out fires, the issue is not the industry. It is the system. Systems can be fixed.
TAKE THE NEXT STEP
If you are a salon owner or stylist who is serious about making more money, building real systems, leveraging AI, improving marketing, stepping into ownership, and creating freedom beyond the chair, this is your next move.
Apply to the Level Up Academy:https://nickmirabella.com/pages/apply
Or connect with Nick on Instagram for more real-world salon business insights.
ABOUT THE MIRABELLA MINDSET PODCAST
The Mirabella Mindset Podcast is for salon owners, stylists, and beauty professionals who want more income, more clarity, stronger leadership, and more control over their future.
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Let’s dominate 2026.