{"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 84: Scaling a Salon to THREE Locations with Jonelle Fedock","slug":"episode-84-scaling-a-salon-to-three-locations-with-jonelle-fedock","published_at":"2026-05-19T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hair-hustle-podcast-7012713/episode-84-scaling-a-salon-to-three-locations-with-jonelle-fedock","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hair-hustle-podcast-7012713","url":"https://www.heatherpod.com","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/fdb49708-28c7-4985-a7ee-85447db59c70.mp3","summary":"Contact Heather: helloheatherpod@gmail.com Contact Jonelle: jonellefedock@gmail.com IG: @jonellefedock @southwesthairspa Ad Links: One on One Coaching HERE Know Your Numbers FREE Worksheet HERE Book the In Salon Class HERE Summary In this inspiring interview, Jonelle Fedock shares her journey from corporate dispatcher to successful multi-location salon owner in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Discover her strategies for leadership development, team building, and balancing a busy family life with her entrepreneurial ventures. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Hair Hustle Podcast 02:42 Jonelle's Journey from 911 Dispatcher to Salon Owner 06:26 Transitioning from Corporate to Salon Ownership 09:46 The Decision to Expand: Opening a Second Location 12:00 Salon Structure and Employee Dynamics 15:32 Creating Growth Opportunities for Employees 20:04 Balancing Family Life and Business Ownership 20:42 Navigating Challenges in Business and Personal Life 23:07 The Importance of Quality Time with Family 25:26 Balancing Business and Personal Priorities 28:34 Understanding Market Demands in the Midwest 30:10 Creating Unique Guest Experiences 38:28 Building a Trustworthy Leadership Team 43:40 Navigating Leadership Roles in Salons 45:51 Building a Strong Salon Culture 51:31 Hiring Process and Team Structure 54:15 The Importance of Social Media in Hiring 55:43 Accountability and Team Empowerment 59:47 Personal Reflections and Industry Insights Keywords Salon ownership, leadership, team building, multi-location salons, industry growth, Midwest salons, salon success stories, business strategies, work-life balance, industry inspiration Mentioned in this episode: www.heatherpodlesney.com/knowyournumbers www.heatherpodlesney.com/contact www.heatherpodlesney.com/contact","meta_description":"Contact Heather: helloheatherpod@gmail.com Contact Jonelle: jonellefedock@gmail.com IG: @jonellefedock @southwesthairspa Ad Links: One on One Coaching HER…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3880,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-hair-hustle-podcast-7012713/episodes/episode-84-scaling-a-salon-to-three-locations-with-jonelle-fedock/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-84-scaling-a-salon-to-three-locations-with-jonelle-fedock.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}