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Nobody warns you that you're also the maintenance crew

A heat wave, a leak through a light fixture, and the $300 that reminded me why decency is rare.

Jul 16, 2026

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The $15 wax that told me exactly what kind of owner I refuse to be

Vagaro's new "AI feature" turned my stomach. Here's what I'm building instead, and why HDE is slowing down for six months.

Jul 7, 2026

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The best thing I brought to my salon was knowing nothing

Why not knowing the craft made me trust my stylists, fill the chairs, and learn what each of them actually wants.

Jul 2, 2026

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The best hire I made all year, I'm married to

Why a fully-engaged spouse is your highest-leverage partner, the cost nobody admits, and the one rule that made it survivable.

Jun 30, 2026

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My own employees had to console...me?

What a dead January taught me about seasonality, and how to carry a team through the slow months.

Jun 25, 2026

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