Articles Tagged with ‘life balance’

In the midst of holiday insanity, don’t forget to use this time to thank the people around you for their friendship, support and for being loyal clients. I am a strong believer in regularly sending cards and letters.  I believe the way to someone s heart is through the mail, “snail” mail.  The handwritten note is still the most intimate way to get your message across. It has become even more impactful because it is rarely used anymore.  Even when the mail is used today, much of it is computer generated and very impersonal. Over the years when asked about the tips and ideas to be more successful, I always mention the power of cards, notes, and letters. Follow these simple ideas and watch what happens: The goal is to be memorable, to leave a lasting impression. The tool is …

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If you read, you succeed!  I have always believed this. I find that summertime is a great time to read and to reread old favorites.  This summer has proven to be a great one for books that matter to me and my profession.  I also took the time to reread a few old faves and see if there is something I forgot or something that makes more sense now than before. The old faves are:  Booked Solid by Paul DiGrigoli, Self-Made in America by John McCormack, Be Nice (or Else!)  by Winn Claybaugh, and No Compromise Leadership by Neil DuCoff. These are just a few of the awesome books that deal directly with our industry and/or are written by industry icons.  I am honored to say that all of these authors are personal friends of mine.  Not only are they each very successful, they are constantly …

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People say if you’re hungry, you’ll succeed. I was hungry, but it was only until I realized I had to change me that I could be. It took about 35 years and dozens of mentors to see who was inside of me. I made a decision to change, to stop drifting, to focus and be on point. It was an intentional choice. We all have the same choice, every day. But it takes guts. It takes the courage to step out of your comfort zone and make the changes. If you do what you’ve always done, you’ll get what you’ve always gotten. It was time for me to change things up. I wanted to be with smart people with integrity. I went to the library. I grew myself. I paid attention. I took Led Zeppelin out; I put in the …

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1. DEVELOP A DIALOGUE OF INTRODUCTION THAT INCLUDES WHAT YOU DO FOR A LIVING. BE PREPARED WHEN SOMEONE ASKS YOU WHAT YOU DO. WORK ON A DIFFERENTIATING FACTOR ABOUT YOU AND WHAT YOU DO. MAKE IT A WEEK LONG VENTURE THAT YOU LOOK AT AND WORK ON EVERY DAY. MY EXAMPLE IS: I AM SO GLAD YOU ASKED, I AM A HAIR IMAGE PROFRESSIONAL. I WORK WITH A GREAT TEAM OF PROS WHO ARE ALL EXCEELLENT AT WHAT THEY DO AND OUR PASSION SHOWS. I WOULD BE HONORED AT THE OPPORTUNITY TO CREATE A STYLE JUST FOR YOU. HERE IS MY CARD . PLEASE CALL OR COME BY AND SAY HELLO. 2. DEVELOP A PHONE LOG. CALL EVERYONE YOU KNOW AND REMIND THE=M THAT THE GREATEST WAY TO BUILD IN BEAUTY IS THROUGH PERSONAL REFERALS. ASK THEM TO GET INVOLVED …

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The art of balance in life has always been a great challenge for me personally. Balance is the elusive butterfly in life. There are times it is there and then in a moment it is gone. This is normal. It happens. I believe the first step to achieving balance is to study your quality of life. I try to make every major decision with my personal and family quality of life in mind. How will this affect me? How will this affect my family? Be realistic though. Do you like to shop? Do you like nice stuff? Do you like to travel? Do you like a nice car? Do you want to live in a nice house? All of these questions and more can and will affect your definition of balance. I am lucky. I love what I do for a living. …

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Powered by Goodwell, Geno will join a stunning lineup to celebrate women in hairdressing at the Arrojo Expo 2017.  Geno will be featured on the Business Symposium alongside Nick Arrojo and Jeff Mason at this flagship event.

Join Geno as he presents several classes over the two days of education.  His new CD “The 21 Keys to Success in Life” will be available for sale as well as a few old favorites.  Fashion Focus Cleveland is the place to learn, to be inspired, and to reach your full potential. “The spirit of the beauty industry is electric. It inspires and teaches. It creates and pushes boundaries. It is everywhere, every moment, and always evolving. It’s you. See your passion in action. Get up close and personal with the industry’s top artists. Learn revolutionary style techniques from beauty experts. Form life-long connections with fellow beauty professionals. It’s all here at Charlotte Fashion Focus for those Licensed To Create.