Google Just Changed the Rules on Reviews (Here's What Your Salon Needs to Do Now)

What Would You Do If Your Best Stylist Left Tomorrow

Ready to LEVEL UP your salon? Apply to join the Level Up Academy now 👇 https://nickmirabella.com/pages/apply Every salon owner faces it. A stylist you poured into, trained, and trusted walks out the door. So what do you do? In this episode, Nick Mirabella breaks down exactly how to handle it when a stylist leaves your salon without letting it unravel your business or your mindset. From knowing when to let someone work their two weeks versus cutting them loose the same day, to spotting the red flags before the resignation even comes, Nick gives you the raw, real playbook that only comes from years in the chair and behind the owner's desk. Nick also digs into The Four Agreements as a framework for leadership, why you should never badmouth a stylist who leaves, how to handle clients who call asking where their stylist went, and what your real job is as a salon owner when things get hard. If you've been questioning your entire business model every time someone walks, this one is for you. In this episode: When to let a stylist finish their two weeks vs. letting them go immediately Red flags that someone is about to quit before they say a word How to talk to your team after a stylist leaves without trash talking Why DMing clients before leaving isn't as dirty as you think What to do when a stylist leaves and takes your technique with them How The Four Agreements can make you a stronger salon leader Connect with Nick: Instagram: @nickmirabella Website: nickmirabella.com

Google Just Changed the Rules on Reviews (Here's What Your Salon Needs to Do Now)

Ready to level up your salon? Apply for the Level Up Academy now: https://nickmirabella.com/pages/apply Join the system Nick uses to grow and scale salons. Spots are limited. Google changed the rules. If your salon is still doing reviews the old way, you are one flag away from disappearing from search. Nick Mirabella breaks down what changed with Google's 2026 review crackdown and what your salon needs to do right now to stay protected and keep getting five-star reviews the compliant way. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN: * Why Google is using Gemini AI to police your reviews * The tactics you must stop immediately (QR codes, contests, incentives, name drops) * The compliant review engine and how to ask without getting flagged * The follow-up text and email strategy that still gets results * The arrival ritual that makes clients want to leave a five-star review * How to respond to reviews correctly under the new rules * What to do if Google flags a real review and how to appeal * How to handle fake bad reviews from competitors RESOURCES: Apply for the Level Up Academy: https://nickmirabella.com/pages/apply Free Salon CEO System Assessment: https://nickmirabella.com Follow Nick on Instagram: @nickmirabella #SalonMarketing #GoogleReviews #SalonOwner #MirabellaMindset #SalonBusiness #LevelUpAcademy #NickMirabella #HairSalon #LocalSEO #GoogleBusinessPage

How to Make Salons Profitable Again

READY TO TRANSFORM YOUR SALON INTO A REAL BUSINESS? Join the Level Up Academy: https://nickmirabella.com/pages/apply Nick Mirabella sits down for a raw, no-fluff conversation every salon owner needs to hear. Marine Corps veteran, salon owner, and founder of the Level Up Academy, Nick shares how he went from losing $100K+ in failed ad spend to building $180K/month in online retail and how he teaches salon owners to do the same. In this episode: - How Nick grew a salon from $200K to $1.2M in 60 months - The local SEO strategy that gets you showing up in every surrounding town - Why most salons are leaving money on the table without online retail - Google vs. Meta ads and why most people are running them wrong - How to build a team without the drama and walkouts - The Personal Economy: services, products and knowledge stacked together - His darkest business moment and how he rebuilt from zero - The mindset that separates the 0.1% who make it from everyone else ABOUT THE MIRABELLA MINDSET PODCAST Hosted by Nick Mirabella. Real stories, real strategy, and zero fluff for salon owners who are done playing small. CONNECT WITH NICK Website: https://nickmirabella.com Instagram: @nickmirabella TikTok: @nickmirabella Facebook: Nick Mirabella #SalonBusiness #SalonOwner #NickMirabella #MirabellaeMindset #LevelUpAcademy #HairSalon #SalonMarketing #GoogleAds #Shopify #SalonCoach #HairBusiness #SmallBusinessGrowth #EntrepreneurMindset

From Behind the Chair to 7 Figures Step by Step

🔥 READY TO SCALE FROM 6 FIGURES TO 7 FIGURES? Apply now to work directly with Nick Mirabella and join The Level Up Academy: 👉 https://nickmirabella.com/pages/apply [https://nickmirabella.com/pages/apply] Welcome back to another episode of the Mirabella Mindset Podcast. In this episode, Nick Mirabella breaks down how to go from six figures to seven figures in the salon industry. This is a real, step-by-step look at what it takes to grow from stylist to business owner and build a profitable, scalable salon. If you feel stuck behind the chair or unsure how to grow without burning out, this episode gives you a clear path forward. What You’ll Learn: * The path from stylist to suite to micro salon to full business * Why micro salons are a powerful stepping stone * How to stop trading time for money using assistants * How to build a team that drives revenue * Why most million-dollar salons are not truly profitable * How to create additional income through education and digital products * How to attract and retain strong stylists * The mindset shift from stylist to business owner Key Takeaway: You do not build a seven-figure salon alone. You build a team, and the team builds the business. This Episode Is For You If: * You are a stylist ready to grow * You own a suite or small salon and feel maxed out * You want to build a team and scale your income * You want a clear plan instead of guessing Next Step: If you are ready to grow your salon and need help, apply to join The Level Up Academy: https://nickmirabella.com/pages/apply [https://nickmirabella.com/pages/apply] Connect with Nick: Instagram: @nickmirabella Website: https://nickmirabella.com [https://nickmirabella.com/] If this helped you, like, subscribe, and share it with someone in the industry. You are in an industry with huge opportunity. Now it is time to build a business that matches it.

Why Your Fear of Posting Is Costing You Clients

🚀 READY TO STOP PLAYING SMALL? Apply now to join The Level Up Academy and start building the salon, brand, and life you actually want 👉 https://nickmirabella.com/pages/apply [https://nickmirabella.com/pages/apply] 🎙️ Mirabella Mindset Podcast | Hosted by Nick Mirabella If posting content feels uncomfortable or intimidating, this episode is your wake-up call. Your fear of posting is costing you clients, money, and impact. In this episode, Nick breaks down why salon owners, stylists, and barbers struggle with content and how to fix it fast. This is not about going viral. This is about building trust and getting clients. Inside this episode: * Why fear of judgment is holding you back * How to turn client conversations into content * What actually drives clients from social media * Why saves and shares matter more than views * How to create content even if you hate being on camera The truth: People are looking for someone like you right now, but they are not finding you because you are not posting. This episode is for: * Salon owners, stylists, and barbers who want to grow * Anyone stuck overthinking content * Anyone who wants more clients and income Take action: Start posting. Keep it simple. Help people. And if you are ready to level up your business and income: 👉 Apply here: https://nickmirabella.com/pages/apply [https://nickmirabella.com/pages/apply] 📲 Follow and share with someone who needs this. #MirabellaMindset #SalonSuccess #HairStylist #SalonOwner #ContentMarketing #LevelUpAcademy