How To Cut It in the Hairdressing Industry

How To Cut It in the Hairdressing Industry

EP391: Hairdressers & Barbers: Sick of the Algorithm?

49 min · 11 de may de 2026
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What if your next job, chair, brand deal, or education booking didn’t come from battling an algorithm—but from one app built only for the hair industry? Meet Spotd! In this episode of How To Cut It, I’m Dom Lehane [https://howtocutit.com/how-to-cut-it-hairdressing-industry-podcast/], and I’m joined by my fellow Spotd [https://instagram.com/getspotdapp] co-founders Richard England-Lee and Ollie Johns [https://howtocutit.com/ep203-creating-a-brand-identity-with-ollie-johns-of-zero-sugar/] to break down Spotd [https://instagram.com/getspotdapp]—our soon to launch iOS and Android opportunity platform designed for hairdressers [https://howtocutit.com/ep195-the-mindful-hairdresser-with-jordanna-cobella/], barbers [https://howtocutit.com/ep055-alan-beak-makes-great-barber/], salon owners [https://howtocutit.com/colin-mcandrew/], educators [https://howtocutit.com/become-ahair-educator-with-chris-moody/], and brands [https://howtocutit.com/your-brand/]. We share why we built it, what problems it solves, and what you can expect at launch. Think location-based opportunity alerts, curated profiles that work like a portfolio/CV, and a cleaner, more professional way to connect—without the noise of social media [https://howtocutit.com/james-busby-hairdresser-tiktok/]. We’re building Spotd [https://getspotdapp.com/] in public, and your feedback matters. Want early access (and a chance to test it)? Join the waitlist at getspotdapp.com [https://getspotdapp.com/]. If you’re ready for your next big move in the hair industry—or just want to learn more—press play!     EPISODE RESOURCES * JOIN THE SPOTD WAITLIST: VISIT GETSPOTDAPP.COM [https://getspotdapp.com/] * CONNECT WITH SPOTD ON INSTAGRAM @GETSPOTDAPP [http://instagram.com/getspotdapp] * FOLLOW SPOTD ON TIKTOK @GETSPOTDAPP [https://www.tiktok.com/@getspotdapp] * GET TICKETS FOR HAIRCON VISIT HERE :  [https://haircon.co.uk/](USE CODE HTCI10 FOR 10% DISCOUNT) * CONNECT WITH HAIRCON ON INSTAGRAM @HAIRCONSHOW [https://instagram.com/hairconshow] * FOLLOW HOW TO CUT IT ACROSS SOCIALS @HOWTOCUTIT [https://instagram.com/howtocutit]     CHAPTERS * 0:40 Introducing Spotd * 2:27 Meet the Co-Founders * 3:47 The Importance of Spotd * 5:40 Transitioning to the Hair Industry * 7:02 What Is Spotd? * 8:59 Solving Industry Problems * 11:58 How Does Spotd Work? * 12:33 User Experience and Profiles * 15:09 Opportunities and Connections * 19:04 Building the App * 22:43 Building In Public * 25:46 Project Features * 30:12 Engaging with the Community * 34:57 Event Management on Spot * 38:58 Future Plans for Spotd * 48:15 The Game-Changing Vision *

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