EP345: Ashley Gamble – Achieving Salon Success as a Married Team

How To Cut It in the Hairdressing Industry

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Ashley Gamble. We’ll be discussing how he went from being a stylist to achieving salon success with his wife Stephanie—and what it took for them both to get there!

For the past 12 years, Ashley and Stephanie have been the owners of Ashley & Gamble, an award-winning salon in Shifnal, Shropshire UK. They have worked together for over 20 years, and their name is well respected in UK hairdressing. They have won many awards—including the UK Colour Salon of the Year and UK Salon Hairdresser of the Year awards—and are also British and multiple international award winners.

Ashley and Stephanie’s journey as a married entrepreneurial team offers a unique perspective on balancing work and personal life to ensure long-term success. In our conversations, Ashley is to provide valuable advice to all you salon owners looking for new motivations, and for new stylists entering the industry, emphasising the benefits of specialising in a skill set that can lead to greater success.

This podcast covers a wide range of topics, from the importance of investing in your salon and choosing the right location for your business to discussing effective pay structures that reflect performance and contribution.

So get ready to hear Ashley’s firsthand experiences and actionable tips—this episode is filled with indispensable advice.