{"podcast":{"title":"The Hair Hustle Podcast","slug":"the-hair-hustle-podcast-7012713","podcast_index_feed_id":7012713,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-hair-hustle-podcast/","website_url":"https://www.heatherpod.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/13a7425a-0117-4f9f-bb06-f74c16696e41/V_WDfuD8jEKzLK8d5QcpTpOG.jpg","author":"Heather Podlesney","episode_count":95,"summary":"Welcome to The Hair Hustle Podcast, where business meets beauty! Hosted by Heather Podlesney, a salon coach with over 20 years of industry experience, over a decade of coaching market leading salons, and passion for helping stylists succeed, this podcast is your go-to resource for mastering the business side of the salon industry. Each week, we cover practical tips on budgeting, time management, retail strategies, and promotions to help you grow your profits and run a thriving salon business. Whether you’re behind the chair or behind the scenes, tune in to learn how to hustle smarter, not harder!","last_synced_at":"2026-07-28T22:21:11.540857+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hair-hustle-podcast-7012713"},"episode":{"title":"Episode 62: Cheap is fast but definitely NOT FREE - Helping you be a better buyer in your business","slug":"episode-62-cheap-is-fast-but-definitely-not-free-helping-you-be-a-better-buyer-in-your-business","published_at":"2025-12-16T13:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hair-hustle-podcast-7012713/episode-62-cheap-is-fast-but-definitely-not-free-helping-you-be-a-better-buyer-in-your-business","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hair-hustle-podcast-7012713","url":"https://www.heatherpod.com","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/9c1fd14a-c217-40a5-b7f1-1498a679dcae.mp3","summary":"Contact Heather: helloheatherpod@gmail.com Summary In this episode of the Hair Hustle Podcast, host Heather Podlesney discusses the critical distinction between price and cost, emphasizing that the cheapest option may not always be the best choice for stylists and salon owners. She explores how purchasing decisions impact not only finances but also time and client experience. Heather encourages listeners to consider the long-term value of their purchases and to prioritize quality over price in order to enhance their business and client satisfaction. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Hair Hustle Podcast 00:53 Understanding Price vs. Cost 02:29 The Impact of Cheap Options 07:56 Evaluating Value Over Price 11:46 Key Questions for Smart Purchases Keywords hair salon, price vs cost, business strategies, salon management, client experience, value over price, beauty industry, stylist tips, financial advice, salon coaching","meta_description":"Contact Heather: helloheatherpod@gmail.com Summary In this episode of the Hair Hustle Podcast, host Heather Podlesney discusses the critical distinction b…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":856,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-hair-hustle-podcast-7012713/episodes/episode-62-cheap-is-fast-but-definitely-not-free-helping-you-be-a-better-buyer-in-your-business/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hair-hustle-podcast-7012713/episode-62-cheap-is-fast-but-definitely-not-free-helping-you-be-a-better-buyer-in-your-business.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}