Finding that one piece of advice that turns you business around is like chasing the golden unicorn. Pointless, frustrating, and leaves you hot and sweaty. We know, we've been there. But there are a few little golden tidbits in this episode you might think are worth listening to. And it's our 100th so we celebrate with some new offerings.…

It's time for Kat to roll out her favourite vomit story. You'll love it! Trust me. And there's a little lesson in fearing failure. And flies? There's insects galore in this episode.بقلم Kat Smith & Vegard Svanberg

Vegard has a sad. Vegard is very sad. Vegard had a bad day. What a day Vegard had. (With apologies to Dr Suess). Find out why, and what that has to do with clients who make you miserable.بقلم Kat Smith & Vegard Svanberg

It's the same old story: Someone posts on social media with a plea to how to get more business. And they get the same old answers every time. Do these things actually work? We're here to tell you they don't. And what to do instead. Huuuge amount of value in this session. Don't miss it.بقلم Kat Smith & Vegard Svanberg

You're never gonna believe what Kat has done to her cat now. At least Vegard can't believe it, and thinks he's heard it all. Find out what, and how to teach you granny to suck eggs to get things done.بقلم Kat Smith & Vegard Svanberg

In a world exclusive Vegard reveals why many businesses fail in the first 5 years! You heard it here first folks. And then he talks about wanting a big pump. A lot. If you wonder what that has to do with your salon or clinic business, it's a lot. Listen in, or be sorry you didn't.بقلم Kat Smith & Vegard Svanberg

Our version of feel the fear and do it anyway as Kat is thrown off a mountain wearing nothing but a blanket. Truth. We also rap about assuming the position and being the best at anything.بقلم Kat Smith & Vegard Svanberg

It's quick. It's to the point. It's punchy. And there's a happy ending. Vegard leads this week with an insight into his buying behaviour and what he hates about follow up. Hint: he doens't get it very often. Wink, wink.بقلم Kat Smith & Vegard Svanberg

What happens when you run out of energy to run your business? Why are you tired all the time? Why do you resent going into 'work'? And why can't you take a holiday? In this episode we deviate a bit from our usual directness and get in touch with our feels. Oooooooh.بقلم Kat Smith & Vegard Svanberg

Penguins, needles, buses, bubbles. Just a few of the delectable pleasures in this weeks discussion. Along with a major trauma from Vegard, and a happy ending. Intrigued? You should be...بقلم Kat Smith & Vegard Svanberg

This week we take a poke at conspiracy theories (or are they?); Did Shakespeare really write all that ado?; And what about changing the weather, can they really do that? The point? Well we do have one, and it is really relevant to your business and could save you a fuckton of money, pain and effort...…

Kat's in pain, or she is a pain. Whatever. It's painful. And it's been going on for some time. Like years. Actually, more like decades. But she's doing something about it, and in this episode we find out why. And how it directly relates to your business. Also find out how Vegard's family are bending him to their will...…

Vegard hijacks a plane (truth), a passenger kicks off, and then he tries to buy a book. Well, probably not the best plot for a Hollywood blockbuster, but there is a lesson here. Find out what your sneaky little staff do to your bottom line when you don't even notice, and then start seeing your profits rise when you know what to do.…

Kat talks a lot (like that never happened before), about finding out the real reason customers buy from you. And it's no different here. Find out why and your why, and just why, why why...Oh, and Vegard does get a chance to talk too, but not too much...بقلم Kat Smith & Vegard Svanberg

No one forces you to listen to our podcasts. That said, you're going to enjoy listening to why Vegard is chubby boy, and find out why he's going to be posting pics of himself in his underpants on the GYSF Show website. Be afraid. And we find out why growing a business is like dieting. And how you can succeed at both.…

What is Vegard doing with his rabbits? What is Kat doing with sand? Why is Kat whinging about her maid and being on a budget? You're going to have to dig deep to claw out the value in this episode, but it is there, along with a few laughs.بقلم Kat Smith & Vegard Svanberg

Vegard is sick. Again. Kat's pussy goes walkabout. And a business falls apart more quickly than anyone could anticipate. But there is value here in this podcast, it's right at the beginning so you won't have to wait long. And we'll even say the solution will prevent your business from falling apart the instant you apply it. Truth.…

Why are we scared of innovation? Why are the countries we call home, and the leaders of them stifling our creativity? What would happen if you lost all power for 24 hours and you had to continue trading? What would you do? And what does selling fishballs to the Swedes have to do with your business? Find out here.…

Vegard goes shopping and gets his bubble popped. In this (as usual) riveting episode, find out why lowering your prices gives your customer a bad sex life. Truth.بقلم Kat Smith & Vegard Svanberg

Vegard has a sad. The big softie reveals what a big bunny-lover he is and breaks mums hearts around the globe. Meanwhile, Kat has taken on a new project aimed at children, (how the fuck will she manage not to swear at them?) and discovers a lot of creative people, in a lot of different industries really undervalue their worth. Are you one of them? …

When you get through the first half of this podcast and are not offended by chem-trails, activated almonds, super-food and thought-control conspiracies, we've got a cracking strategy to reduce, even eliminate the no-shows that are costing your business money. And we'll even throw in some insight about being busy and being profitable.…

Ever wondered what language a rabbit living in Norway speaks? Or a dog? Or what cat tastes like? We have the answers to all these and more on this dodgy episode. And find out why you should NOT be chasing mosquitoes in your car, especially when you're driving. Don't worry, it's all part of an awesome analogy on what you should focus on in your busi…

You can't challenge a Viking to a snowfall comparison and expect to win. Vegard's on about the weather. Again. Along why Ski Dubai was built by the wrong type of people, and why he goes to shopping malls (and it's not to shop). We also make it very clear that prices are your biggest make or break in your business and what you should do to make your…

Kat is back in bed and Vegard reveals what he does on the 'nightshift'. Might have something to do with the crystal balls he has. Or not. Welcome to another edition of The Grow Your Salon Fast Show, where we predict how 2019 is going to be for you. And what you can do about it. We've also go the low down on weight loss. Multi talented I tell you...…

To paraphrase Chucky, we're back! And we know you missed us over the seasonal ie Christmas and New Year break. So we've got a good one for you. Kat's in bed, Vegard's got rabbits (growing in number daily), and the dog has lost his nuts. We talk about getting out of your own way and that it's ok to admit mistakes, as long as you don't keep on making…

Kat has a momentous day and ticks one off the bucket list after 31 years. And it's that's not necessarily a good thing.Vegard encounters a bad smell and immediately knows he's not going to get any sleep that night.Meanwhile, there's wisdom in taking responsibility for things, even when it's not obviously your fault, and a lesson for your salon, cli…

Stop press! Vegard takes Kat's advice and quits! Is it all over? Well it might be, and now's a good time to know when to quit. If you're flogging a dead horse you're wasting your time. Find out if you're suffering from a case of sunk cost fallacy and why it's costing you dearly.بقلم Kat Smith & Vegard Svanberg

You have a choice: without being given any other information would you choose a £30, £80 or £140 haircut? Find out what the best one is for you and what your customer would choose in this very revealing episode.بقلم Kat Smith & Vegard Svanberg

Kat is back in the driving seat and reveals an area of human behaviour she's an expert in. Discover what your staff do in times of stress and what you can do about it so it doesn't become your issue. Vegard's heard and seen it all before with his staff, so it's not unique, but then, he also thinks everyone is inherently good, so... The important th…

Kat is exposed and left hanging, and she confesses to not actually knowing something. A plane crashes into the ocean and no one hears about it, well, not in her neck of the woods anyway, and Vegard geeks out on his flight simulator. What does this all have to do with your business? Let's just say it's a relief when someone offers to help.…

We take a deviation from telling you what you should be doing in your salon business, as Kat reveals some very deep and personal about her own failures in her business. Why we don't like getting help, and why we should. It's quite a tera-jerker this episode, but Vegard keeps it real with questions about his wiener.…

Vegard is happy, very happy, it appears he likes following 6-year-olds to school. He's also been locked in a dark room, doing something with a torpedo. Kat thinks it should've been a permanent solution.Someone asks the wrong question about how much time you should spend marketing your salon business.And Kat gives away a massive piece of value at th…

Recruiting staff and pricing your services. Two seemingly separate things but actually have a lot in common. Want to know how to both successfully? This is the podcast for you. And we'll throw in some top tips about husky dog sled riding and dogs barking. Random, but fun. Oh, and there's another shout out this week. Is it you?…

Vegard is getting all hipster (or is that hamster?) and growing a beard, whilst Kat is getting feisty, fighting with the bin men. It's not all anger and angst though as we point out what's wrong with 99.9999% of websites and why they're pushing customers away rather than attracting them in.بقلم Kat Smith & Vegard Svanberg

Vegard and Kat take on a neo-punk from Devon, UK who speaks fluent Japanese but teaches Japanese to speak English. Confused? Us too. We take on the fabulous Julian Northwood-Kitagawa and discover why learning a language is just like running a salon. It is. Truly. And how you can get more wins just by pretending to be confident. This is Part 2 of a …

Vegard and Kat take on a neo-punk from Devon, UK who speaks fluent Japanese but teaches Japanese to speak English. Confused? Us too. We take on the fabulous Julian Northwood-Kitagawa and discover why learning a language is just like running a salon. It is. Truly. And how you can get more wins just by pretending to be confident. This is Part 1 of a …

Why do people lie? There are four main reasons. Find out if any relate to you in this episode. And then once you know, find out how you can use it to your advantage. Not by lying of course...And then there's the 3 questions you can ask yourself that will really challenge the way you think about your business and turn it around, if you dare...…

In this sparkling episode Kat reveals how she got groin strain, Vegard tells how the earth shook for him and we both wonder why people buy books and don't read them. We also delve into the puzzling reason salon, spa and clinic owners don't do things that work to get more clients, get better ones, and be more successful.…

What do dog treats and clinics have in common? And how do you know which one is the one for you (or your dog). If you thought last week's episode was rambling, this one wins hands (or paws) down. Kat has officially lost the plot and Vegard gives away his family. Hedgehogs make an appearance as does a random washing machine. And you can find out how…

It's a bit of a rambling mess of orange backpacks, school uniforms, furry pencil cases and snow on your outdoor furniture, but...... we do get to a point somewhere. And it's a damn good one. It's a question you don't get asked often, if at all, and it's critical to your salon, spa or clinic success, even if your answer is "I don't remember". Listen…

Where do you start when you're faced with 27 piles of dogshit on your kitchen floor? And how is that related to getting more clients into your business? In this episode we rap about where to start, how to start, and that overwhelming drowning feeling you have before you start. And there's a shout out to a listener in the brilliantly-named town of C…

In Vegard's opinion, Kat would benefit from testosterone shots. Kat's not so sure, although she's sure Vegard should just nod his head and say yes to anything she says. Vegard thinks 'Crossfitters' look ridiculous, and Kat thinks Vegard should take a look at himself in the mirror when he's at the gym, before he passes comment. We go deep into the b…

Kat's puppy is going through puberty. Already. So it's a madhouse at hers. Meanwhile, Vegard is feeling a bit weepy. Death in the family? No. Hormonal? No. Something to do with a pram. Where's the value? Well actually, we give away a lot in this episode, more than usual. There's more nuggets here than on a daggy sheep.…

This week we're all about suppression, the law of attraction, seminar junkies, the Secret, abortion, drinking, and a whole load of other random bollocks. Listen in only if you're committed and decisive...بقلم Kat Smith & Vegard Svanberg

Vegard has a new convertible, but it's only for princesses, how many has he had in it so far? Kat's pool has closed due to a code brown, that's a bummer in the summer in the glitterpit for sure. Not as painful as a new puppy though, and it's from that pain a new trick was discovered: Trigger Stacking. Or why your bad day just gets worse and worse. …

Heard about the client who had her colour done, after much time and attention in the chair, and then went and fucked it up with silver shampoo? And then went back to the salon and blamed them? What would do if a client did that to you? Or indeed if any client didn't follow your explicit instructions for any service or treatment? And what are you bu…

If you have a big decision to make there's one piece of advice you should know before you commit, simple but effective, and you can say you've heard it here first.We also talk, cars, cats, puppies and monster trucks, and how Kat's husband is trying to kill her...بقلم Kat Smith & Vegard Svanberg

What's in a name?More to the point, what's in a name of a business? And why has Vegard got the sexiest voice alive?We bust the myths of your business being different from any other industry, but conversely how to stand out from the crowd. Confused? Us to.Discover why farming cows is no different to injecting botox, and why industry regulation sucks…

What do you call a boat with a hole in it? A submarine. Vegard's family legacy springs a leak, Kat has a new addition to the family, and did you hear about the cat who peed on electrical outlets?!! You know you need to get things done right? But how are you going to do everything you want when the staff go sick, or your schedule is full? Kat and Ve…

Hot on the heels of the most boring podcast ever, Kat and Vegard up their game and go for the soft, quivering, underbelly of the hard of thinking. That is, how to deal with the morons in your life, who have everything to say about nothing relevant. There's also a kindergarten graduation, a 70th and relationship breakup thrown in. More drama than da…