Next Level Salon Leadership Podcast

Author: Tina Black & Shaun Chiodo

The most brilliant and talented minds in the hair industry come together here! Join Tina Black and Shaun Chiodo as they share secrets to start, maintain, grow, or scale your salon business. Learn about the five strategies to eliminate politics and confusion, increase morale, decrease turnover, and increase productivity. To take your salon business to the NEXT LEVEL, go to www.nextlevelsalonleadership.com and sign up for the course! Follow @NLSalonLeadership on Facebook and Instagram!
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Leveling Up Behind the Chair with Lou DeCola
Tuesday, 9 September, 2025

Lou DeCola is the owner of DeCola Salon in Exton, Pennsylvania—an award-winning salon named one of the Top 200 Salons in the Nation for five years in a row. With over 42 years in the beauty industry, Lou has built a career defined by innovation, leadership, and a passion for helping others succeed.He started as a sole proprietor in West Chester, PA, and over the years, his drive and talent have led to standout accomplishments—developing his own haircare line and expanding its reach on QVC, being featured in publications like Main Line Today and Philadelphia Magazine, and providing hair and makeup for TV shows such as The Makeover Story and 10! Show.Lou is also a respected voice in the industry, regularly speaking at major salon shows across the country and offering private consulting for salon owners nationwide. His honest, direct approach helps businesses grow with real-world strategies that work. In addition to consulting, Lou has delivered countless education seminars for stylists, sharing both technical skills and business know-how to help them build successful, lasting careers.Check out Lou’s instagram here: @lou.decola Watch the Podcast on Youtube here: Lou DeCola : Salon Owner and Business Coach Want to experience more of what Next Level Salon Leadership has to offer? Click here to visit our website