The Go Ham Podcast

The Beauty Industry Isn't Dead: Gabby's Story

This week on Go Ham, we sit down with one of our own, Gabby Muscatello, to talk about what's possible when talent meets work ethic. At just 19 years old, Gabby earned a promotion, bought a brand-new BMW, and saved over $30,000—all while building her career in the beauty industry. We dive into the habits, mindset, and daily choices that helped her get there, and why this industry can create incredible opportunities for those willing to show up, stay coachable, and put in the work. If you've ever wondered whether a career behind the chair can provide financial freedom, growth, and a future you're proud of, this episode is proof that it can. Tune in for a conversation about ambition, discipline, money, and what happens when you stop waiting for opportunities and start creating them.

Stop Letting Instagram Run Your Company

Everyone has a business idea after watching a 30 second TikTok. But social media only shows the highlight reel. It doesn’t show the backend chaos, the financials, the team bandwidth, the client experience issues, or whether that idea even works long term. In this episode, we’re talking about the danger of implementing every shiny idea you see online, how social media can create reactive leadership, and why constantly changing systems can actually hurt your business more than help it. We also dive into: • How we handle it when team members bring us ideas from social media • Why some ideas deserve a conversation and others don’t deserve immediate action • The difference between inspiration vs impulsive decision making • Why good leadership means protecting the vision, not chasing every trend Just because it’s trending doesn’t mean it’s sustainable. And just because another business is doing it… doesn’t mean it’s right for yours.

The Clean Beauty Trend: What the Formaldehyde Ban Means

Clean and organic isn’t a trend anymore, it’s taking over. In this episode of, we talk about the shift happening in the beauty industry and why it matters more than ever. With a potential formaldehyde ban from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, things could change fast when it comes to services, products, and how salons operate. We also get into how stylists are thinking more about their health behind the chair, and how clients are becoming way more intentional about where they go and what’s being used on them. If you’re not paying attention to this shift, you’re already behind.

The Industry Owes You Nothing & How Paige Fisher Used that as Fuel

If you think your mindset doesn’t impact your business… this episode will humble you real quick.This week we’re sitting down with Paige Fisher, and her story is the kind that proves everything can change when you do. She went from feeling stuck, pessimistic, working two jobs, and seriously considering leaving it all behind to move south… to building the career she once thought was out of reach and stepping into a leadership role. We’re breaking down what actually shifted. The internal work, hard conversations, and identity shifts that changed how she showed up behind the chair and in her life. If you’ve ever felt burnt out, negative, or like your situation isn’t going to change, this is the reality check you didn’t know you needed.

If You See These Salon Owner Red Flags... RUN! PART 2

Trying to find a salon home? Cool. But are you actually asking the right questions… or just hoping for the best and ignoring the red flags? In this episode, we’re getting real about what stylists should be looking for when they’re interviewing at salons and what most people completely miss. Yeah, we talk about the obvious stuff like schedule, pay structure, and growth opportunities… but that’s the bare minimum. If you’ve ever ignored your gut, taken a job for the wrong reasons, or found yourself in a salon thinking “wait… what did I just sign up for?” this episode is for you.