Have a question for us? Send us a Text here!Ever wondered how a team-based company can elevate your professional game? Deja Coleman, a veteran stylist with 25 years of experience, joins us to share the impact working in a team-based salon has had on the trajectory of her career. Deja shares how the dynamic team environment at Goldwaves Salon in Fort Worth, TX has paved the way for her incredible career milestones, including winning multiple awards and currently a finalist for a North American Hairstyling Award (NAHA).You'll learn how a supportive team can unlock doors to creative freedom and lead to not just surviving but thriving in the beauty industry. Deja reflects on how she navigated the beauty landscape, from Pennsylvania to Texas, and her journey within her own salon. Her story is a testament to the importance of collective encouragement and how the strength of a team can drive personal and professional growth.Conversation highlights: 0:00 Deja's beginnings in the beauty industry 4:02 What does being "a team" really mean? 6:31 Navigating challenges within a team 8:53 Fostering team communication through huddles 10:15 The benefits of a team-based salon for a veteran stylist 15:45 Winning awards with the support of team19:52 How a team-based environment benefits brand new service providers 23:16 Deja's one word to summarize being part of a team-based company Watch the video version of this podcast: https://youtu.be/x1FO0EluLYsTo learn more about how Strategies can help you create more profit, fun, and growth potential for you, your business, and your team, we invite you to schedule a free 60-minute strategy session:Schedule a free 60-minute strategy session: https://strategies.com/free-coaching-session Strategies: https://www.strategies.comSalon/Spa Business Coaching: https://strategies.com/memberships/In-Person Salon/Spa Seminars: https://strategies.com/seminars/Online Salon/Spa Training: https://strategies.com/upcoming-onlives/Podcast: https://strategies.com/podcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strategies4biz/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/strategiesTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@strategies4bizThe Beauty Business Strategies Podcast is designed to give salon, spa, medspa, barbershop, and lash studio owners, just like you, quick tips to make more money, inspire your team, and create world-class client experiences.