Media & Podcasts | Salonspa Connection Media Features

What is going on in the salon industry? Listen to the salon industry news, featuring the owner of Salonspa Connection, Susan Wos. On this page you will find salon experts and business greats who have invited us to join in great conversations.

Get salon recruitment tips, learn how to hire, salon business tips and find out what’s happening with today’s salons on a variety of salon podcast episodes. Explore Salonspa Connection’s website to discover our resources, today!

Antony Whitaker Podcast: How much is YOUR SALON really worth?

Susan Wos, an American-based former hairdresser turned business broker who specialises in the salon industry and has now worked with clients in America, Canada, Dubai, UK and Australia… Susan brings valuable insights of the inner workings of the salon industry to the brokerage business. In today’s podcast, we discuss:

How much is your salon really worth?
When is the right time to sell your salon?
What are the biggest misconceptions about buying and selling salon businesses?

As well as… The importance of keeping clean financial records, understanding the value of independent contractor income versus employee-based models, The dynamics of selling to existing staff and why it’s important to plan an exit strategy from the start. And so much more!

Addo Aesthetics Podcast: Spa Growth through Acquisition

Episode 422 is Susan Wos, a former hairstylist and salon owner who now helps sell beauty industry businesses across the U.S. through her company, Salonspa Connection. Susan has sold beauty industry businesses of all shapes and sizes since 2019. She now has a team of 17 brokers and assistants working with her to help Spa CEOs layer acquisition into their overarching entrepreneurial growth and wealth-building strategy. What you’ll learn during this episode:

What Susan is seeing in the current beauty and wellness landscape regarding acquisitions, private equity, and market trends
What types of businesses are entrepreneurs looking to acquire, and what kinds of spa and aesthetic practices make for a lucrative acquisition
The ins and outs of the business buying process (both from the seller and buyer perspective) and what assets carry the highest value
What to expect when entertaining an acquisition offer and how to go about valuing a business to sell or buy, plus Susan’s top tips for those looking to build acquisition into their growth strategy

Beyond the Technique Podcast: How to Put Your Salon Industry Business Up for Sale

In this episode, we dive into the unique world of salon and spa brokerage with Susan Wos, founder of the only niche brokerage specializing in these businesses on a global scale. Susan offers three tailored paths for owners looking to sell their salons or spas, drawing from her own experience as a former salon owner who successfully sold her business. With deals brokered across Canada, the United States, Dubai, and soon Australia,

Susan’s expertise is unparalleled. Her website offers a wealth of free resources, including a quick valuation tool to help you understand your salon’s worth.

Tom Kuhn: Lightbulb Moments Appearance | Case Study of a Past Sale

Join host Tom Kuhn for LIGHTBULB MOMENTS, where this week’s special guest Susan Wos, Founder of SalonSpa Connection, reveals the spark behind her transformative platform for the beauty industry. Susan will share how she recognized the fragmented landscape of salon opportunities and created a innovative solution to connect beauty professionals with career resources, job listings, mentors, and business opportunities.

Insider Secrets to Keeping Your Salon Profitable Before Selling with the Raleigh Business Broker, Neal Isaacs

We sit down with Neal. The Raleigh Business Broker to discuss aspects of the Selling Process:

Challenges and Timelines
Financing Options in Business Sales
The Role of Attorneys in Business Transactions
Division of Labor in Legal Processes
Dealing with Attorneys in Business Deals
Seller’s Role During a Prolonged Deal
Importance of Keeping Business Performance High
Impact of Financial Performance on Business Valuation
Economic Factors Affecting the Beauty Industry
Challenges in Labor and Salon Suites
Negotiating the Deal

Salon Brokerage Interview with Susan Wos & Neal Isaacs

Learn about our salon industry business selling solutions in this candid interview with well known broker in North Carolina, Neal Isaacs “The Raleigh Business Broker”. What started off as a free connectivity service for salon buyers and sellers is now the industry standard for exiting business ownership.

Learn how Susan learned how to reach buyers and help owners with strategies on how to market and position salon businesses for sale.