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The Best Salon Software of 2024 | 9 Online Booking & POS System Alternatives Compared
John and Kayle review pricing, features, design, ease of use, and, of course, the client experience offerings from all the best salon and spa software options in 2024.
The POS and online booking systems covered here include Mangomint, GlossGenius, Vagaro, Fresha, Square Appointments, Boulevard, Booker, Zenoti, and Mindbody.
For more details, check out The Salon Business' comprehensive list of the top salon management software on the market right now at:
thesalonbusiness.com/best-salon-software/
The Salon Business is a subsidiary of the Mangomint salon and spa software. Any opinions expressed in this video are based on the reviewer's experience as a salon and spa business professional.
Try out our #1 pick for the best Salon and Spa software of 2024 for free for 30 days and get an extra 30 days for free at: thesalonbusiness.com/mangomint/
Chapters:
00:00 HOT TAKES!!!
00:23 Introduction + Our Selection Criteria
02:33 Pricing
09:10 Which software requires a contract?
13:00 Ease of Use & Design
14:04 Old vs new companies (and why it matters)
15:04 The good, the bad, and the ugly
24:51 Client Experience
26:01 Online booking
31:11 Notifications & Two-way texting
35:56 Features
37:58 Which features are trending this year
39:18 Integrations
43:45 The Best Salon Software Cheatsheet is here!
#salonowner #spaowner #salonlife #salonsoftware
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Leveling Up Your Salon or Spa: Finding Energy Leaks in Your Service Business | Live Webinar
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In this live webinar, John and Kayle of The Salon Business help you expose energy leaks in your salon or spa and share their expert tips for leveling up your service business in 2024 and beyond. Sick of your old booking software? Try the top-rated salon and spa software of 2024. Use the link below to start your free trial of Mangomint and get an additional month for free! thesalonbusiness.com/m...
Lesson 30 - Outsourcing vs. DIY: Which is Better for Salon Branding, Marketing, & Website Design?
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Let's get practical. This section of the course is focused on the practical information and steps you'll need to take to work successfully with freelancers and marketing agencies and show you which branding elements you can create yourself. In this video, John Hallberg of The Salon Business shares his tips for when to outsource creative talent and when doing it yourself is the more cost-effecti...
Lesson 31 - You Just Built The Best New Premium Salon Brand
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Congratulations! You did it! You've made it to the final video in this series on building your own premium salon brand. You've learned everything you need to know to create your brand identity, execute your brand strategy, and work with agencies and freelancers to bring your brand to life. Save the full course playlist here so you can keep building on your brand: czcams.com/play/PLrcqlQMda6EYqM...
Lesson 29 - Salon Branding & Logo Design: How to Give Feedback to Agencies & Graphic Designers
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Let's get practical. This section of the course is focused on the practical information and steps you'll need to take to work successfully with freelancers and marketing agencies to build your salon or spa brand. In this video, John Hallberg of The Salon Business shares his tips for analyzing creative work from an agency or freelancer. John breaks down how to give feedback to creative talent an...
Lesson 28 - Designing the Perfect Salon Brand: Expert Tips for Working with Freelance Designers
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Let's get practical. This section of the course is focused on the practical information and steps you'll need to take to work successfully with freelancers and marketing agencies to build your salon or spa brand. In this video, John Hallberg of The Salon Business shares his tips for working with marketing agencies and freelancers. John breaks down how to brief creative talent and ensure that yo...
Lesson 27 - Mastering Salon Branding: How to Hire a Designer on Upwork for Your Logo Design
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Lesson 27 - Mastering Salon Branding: How to Hire a Designer on Upwork for Your Logo Design
Lesson 26 - Elevate Your Salon's Image with Impressive Branding and Logo Design
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Lesson 26 - Elevate Your Salon's Image with Impressive Branding and Logo Design
Lesson 25 - Salon Branding and Logo Design: How to find salon and spa design inspiration w/ Behance
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Lesson 25 - Salon Branding and Logo Design: How to find salon and spa design inspiration w/ Behance
Lesson 24 - Salon Branding and Logo Design: How to Hire a Freelancer or Marketing Agency
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Lesson 24 - Salon Branding and Logo Design: How to Hire a Freelancer or Marketing Agency
Lesson 23 - Bring Your Salon Branding to Life: Why Your Salon Culture is so Crucial to Your Success
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Lesson 23 - Bring Your Salon Branding to Life: Why Your Salon Culture is so Crucial to Your Success
Lesson 22 - Hair Salon Logo Design - Why Logotype is Important to Your Salon's Branding
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Lesson 22 - Hair Salon Logo Design - Why Logotype is Important to Your Salon's Branding
Lesson 21 - How to Choose a Name for Your Business (Salon and Spa Examples)
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Lesson 21 - How to Choose a Name for Your Business (Salon and Spa Examples)
Lesson 20 - Salon Branding and Design Ideas: Why Color Matters for your Salon's Logo and Marketing
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Lesson 20 - Salon Branding and Design Ideas: Why Color Matters for your Salon's Logo and Marketing
Lesson 19 - Salon Logo Design - Why Typography Matters for Salon Branding
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Lesson 19 - Salon Logo Design - Why Typography Matters for Salon Branding
Lesson 18 - The Art of Salon Branding: Building an Irresistible Brand Identity
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Lesson 18 - The Art of Salon Branding: Building an Irresistible Brand Identity
Lesson 17 - How to Bring Your Salon Branding to Life
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Lesson 17 - How to Bring Your Salon Branding to Life
Lesson 16 - Why Brand Character is so Important to Your Salon Branding & Marketing
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Lesson 16 - Why Brand Character is so Important to Your Salon Branding & Marketing
Lesson 15 - The Power of Your Story: Salon Branding that Connects With Your Clients
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Lesson 15 - The Power of Your Story: Salon Branding that Connects With Your Clients
Lesson 14 - Salon Branding & Culture: Why Your Values Can Make or Break You
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Lesson 14 - Salon Branding & Culture: Why Your Values Can Make or Break You
Lesson 13 - Demystifying Salon Branding: The Difference Between Mission and Vision
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Lesson 13 - Demystifying Salon Branding: The Difference Between Mission and Vision
Lesson 12 - Creating a Strong Salon Brand: The Motivation Behind Starting Your Business
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Lesson 12 - Creating a Strong Salon Brand: The Motivation Behind Starting Your Business
Lesson 11 - Mastering Salon Branding: How to Send the Right Message
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Lesson 11 - Mastering Salon Branding: How to Send the Right Message
Lesson 10 - Target Salon Clients: How to Identify and Attract Your Ideal Customers
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Lesson 10 - Target Salon Clients: How to Identify and Attract Your Ideal Customers
Lesson 9 - Mastering Salon Branding: How to Craft the Perfect Proposition Statement
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Lesson 9 - Mastering Salon Branding: How to Craft the Perfect Proposition Statement
Lesson 8 - Creating a Winning Salon Brand Strategy: Insider Tips and Tricks
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Lesson 8 - Creating a Winning Salon Brand Strategy: Insider Tips and Tricks
Lesson 7 - Salon Branding: The Power of Being Both a Salon Owner & Brand Owner
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Lesson 7 - Salon Branding: The Power of Being Both a Salon Owner & Brand Owner
Lesson 6 - Spa & Salon Branding: The Secrets of Premium Luxury Salon Brands
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Lesson 6 - Spa & Salon Branding: The Secrets of Premium Luxury Salon Brands
Lesson 5 - Creating a Memorable Salon Experience: The Role of Salon Branding Strategy and Identity
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Lesson 5 - Creating a Memorable Salon Experience: The Role of Salon Branding Strategy and Identity
Lesson 4 - Salon Branding vs Salon Marketing: Choosing the Best Approach for Your Salon or Spa
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Lesson 4 - Salon Branding vs Salon Marketing: Choosing the Best Approach for Your Salon or Spa

Komentáře

  • @erichiapretorius7067
    @erichiapretorius7067 Před 10 hodinami

    Do you know of an online booking system that can be done through your website and you as a stylist have control over your bookings?

  • @toyasalt9539
    @toyasalt9539 Před dnem

    Hi My is Toya we in Bali , I have plan to build more focus in scrub and bath ( Is possible to do call or email for detail )

  • @jooouuumi
    @jooouuumi Před 6 dny

    I also LOVE dogs, but I'm not sure how comfortable I would be with them in places I would hope are as clean and hygienic as a medical facility...

  • @jooouuumi
    @jooouuumi Před 6 dny

    😱😱😱

  • @ClaudiaLopesPina
    @ClaudiaLopesPina Před 7 dny

    This video should have more likes !! Awesome content

  • @blondebrondeandbeyond4605

    this is a great video i will be sharing with my team

  • @EileenPignonr
    @EileenPignonr Před 19 dny

    How do I keep my calender selection on the right side locked? Ill click 3 selection and it goes back to just1???

  • @tiffanylockett5950
    @tiffanylockett5950 Před 22 dny

    This channel is IT! You both are always great and appreciated. Esp. Kayle; Kayle is a rockstar!

  • @samarabdulla1781
    @samarabdulla1781 Před 24 dny

    Thank you John and Kayle for the great content you've provided. As a salon owner of 2 years, I've really benefited from the tips and insights shared here. I'm curious to know if just using a software system is sufficient to manage the day-to-day financials of my business. In my country, the standard practice seems to be to also maintain a physical notebook alongside the software, and to compare the numbers between the two. I also have my own Excel spreadsheet where I track daily income, expenses, and monthly payments. I'm wondering if the software typically provide all the functionality needed, or are the additional records still important? Knowing that it takes lot of time to do so!

    • @TheSalonBusiness
      @TheSalonBusiness Před 23 dny

      Hi! Thanks for sharing, good to hear you're finding value in the channel! Your software should allow you to manage your financials. Many even offer built-in payroll management and sophisticated reporting so that you can run everything right in the platform. You'll certainly save a lot of time if you don't need to keep a duplicate of records. I don't know the regulations in your country and if there are some specific requirements but I would try to move to just one, easy-to-maintain system. You can browse our recommended options here: thesalonbusiness.com/best-salon-software/ All the best! John

    • @samarabdulla1781
      @samarabdulla1781 Před 11 dny

      @@TheSalonBusiness Thank you John for your reply! I started eliminating the duplication in my records and noticed that I didn't need them! I'll also work on identifying the right salon software for our business. Thank you again for taking the time to provide that helpful information.

    • @TheSalonBusiness
      @TheSalonBusiness Před 11 dny

      Good news, sounds great 👌

  • @kubanaid5960
    @kubanaid5960 Před 24 dny

    Is this website free or adds on?

  • @ahmedhamed1092
    @ahmedhamed1092 Před 24 dny

    you need to make a video about how you style your hair lol

  • @jooouuumi
    @jooouuumi Před 25 dny

    📝

  • @simplesalon1
    @simplesalon1 Před 25 dny

    Hi John and Kayle. This video popped in my recommended and so glad it did. It's a fantastic discussion and so many salon & spa owners have settled for less. We have been striving to constantly been innovating our software and you have given us some great ideas. Keep up the great work.

    • @TheSalonBusiness
      @TheSalonBusiness Před 25 dny

      Thanks for the kind words and glad you found it helpful! Good to hear you're innovating with software!

  • @reneemarchand2604
    @reneemarchand2604 Před měsícem

    I do hourly base commission so depending on the amount of money you bring in determines your hourly rate on a 4-week interval schedule so since you were paid bi-weekly I take the second two weeks add it to the first 2 weeks and that gives you your hourly rate for that pay period. It makes the hairdresser work harder for herself in order to make more money per hour plus if you hit certain quotas you hit bonuses with that. If you get five star review and your name is mentioned you get a bonus. If you hit certain tears with product you also receive different commission rates as well

  • @skyloftsalon
    @skyloftsalon Před měsícem

    Yes and more info on google/facebook ads

  • @weallneedjustice
    @weallneedjustice Před měsícem

    The best way to attract new clients is to do an exceptional job on your existing clients 👏. 😂 Never discount, never give anything for free. Make sure that you are the most expensive salon in your demographic 😅 Disclaimer, Don't do that if your hairdressing skills are not top-notch😅 @tonyzreik

  • @gabyclairesalgado
    @gabyclairesalgado Před měsícem

    Thank you for this helpful Mango Mint insight!

  • @HeidiRobinson-ft7vl
    @HeidiRobinson-ft7vl Před měsícem

    Renting your own hair salon will confuse people as to what your hair salon business really is. It also increases the potential for law suits if someone damages your private property, or even gets injured.

  • @HeidiRobinson-ft7vl
    @HeidiRobinson-ft7vl Před měsícem

    How do we manage our own work/life balance?

  • @HeidiRobinson-ft7vl
    @HeidiRobinson-ft7vl Před měsícem

    How to handle our Salon competition appropriately? This is what we need to know now. I'm looking into attending Cosmetology school soon.

  • @HeidiRobinson-ft7vl
    @HeidiRobinson-ft7vl Před měsícem

    Redo this video and include #5 please

  • @HeidiRobinson-ft7vl
    @HeidiRobinson-ft7vl Před měsícem

    Thank you for this video.

  • @maheshkumar.smadey3368
    @maheshkumar.smadey3368 Před měsícem

    Hi John I an IT professional trying to get into Beauty business . I am planning to build a premium salon by myself so would please guide me with it .

  • @MADLENGTHSPRO
    @MADLENGTHSPRO Před měsícem

    I sent you an email - Madison

  • @Grand_parlor
    @Grand_parlor Před měsícem

    I need help

  • @LaToniaFoxworth
    @LaToniaFoxworth Před 2 měsíci

    Smart!

  • @LaToniaFoxworth
    @LaToniaFoxworth Před 2 měsíci

    Such a great video! Subscribed!

  • @United.barbershop
    @United.barbershop Před 2 měsíci

    Salmoni

  • @MiguelGalvis-dc8jm
    @MiguelGalvis-dc8jm Před 2 měsíci

    Thanks for share all this information! I'm hairdresser in Dominican Republic and i want to start soon my own business. So this information is very nourishing. Very excited about all this information that needs to be set behind the chair.

  • @florenciaguzman3246
    @florenciaguzman3246 Před 3 měsíci

    Why are there dates that look completely pink and others that look completely white?

    • @TheSalonBusiness
      @TheSalonBusiness Před 2 měsíci

      I don't know actually. Vagaro has a lot of strengths but design is not the core one. More alternatives here: thesalonbusiness.com/best-salon-software

  • @KarnivalEmpire
    @KarnivalEmpire Před 3 měsíci

    this is excellent as i begin to explore memberships in my business

    • @TheSalonBusiness
      @TheSalonBusiness Před 2 měsíci

      Love it, wishing you all the best and would love to hear how it goes! John

  • @keniasiqueira44
    @keniasiqueira44 Před 3 měsíci

    You are a lifesaver, thanks ❤

    • @TheSalonBusiness
      @TheSalonBusiness Před 2 měsíci

      That is so kind - thank you for spreading good energy Kenia!

  • @adamsseth9931
    @adamsseth9931 Před 3 měsíci

    Amazing

  • @zaizsathish3024
    @zaizsathish3024 Před 3 měsíci

    Team I love your content, u really making good effort for salon. Love from india

    • @TheSalonBusiness
      @TheSalonBusiness Před 3 měsíci

      Thank you for the very kind words - great to have you here!

  • @bhagyashripalkar9136
    @bhagyashripalkar9136 Před 3 měsíci

    Great suggestion...

  • @terrybrown4011
    @terrybrown4011 Před 3 měsíci

    Nice!!!

  • @shelbyb4162
    @shelbyb4162 Před 3 měsíci

    Your page has been so helpful for me these past couple of years! Thank you for continuing to post these gems 💎

    • @TheSalonBusiness
      @TheSalonBusiness Před 3 měsíci

      🧡So happy to hear that! Thank you for your support!!!

  • @priscasibanda2748
    @priscasibanda2748 Před 3 měsíci

    Thanks a lot sir 👏🏼for sharing helpful information ,I’m just a beginner in this bussiness but talented and so creative in plaiting hair ,and I so wish to know much about how can I do uplift my small business into a big popular salon,and also which steps can I follow to brand my business,I’m doing my business with passion and more effort but I lack knowledge ,yeah I guess,I must get the skill first before I concentrate on my financial unstableness

  • @ernstosycheh3141
    @ernstosycheh3141 Před 3 měsíci

    I thank you 🙏

  • @user-hg9rp6ic3g
    @user-hg9rp6ic3g Před 3 měsíci

    thanks, if customer book online but he paid in person in my salon is fresha fee applied??

  • @cravelashlounge7869
    @cravelashlounge7869 Před 3 měsíci

    Great job i felt calm watching this

    • @TheSalonBusiness
      @TheSalonBusiness Před 3 měsíci

      Nice, thanks. Hope you got some tips to take with you as well :)

  • @twandaciko
    @twandaciko Před 4 měsíci

    can you change the booking website url to your business name?

  • @picturepal
    @picturepal Před 4 měsíci

    Thank you for this series, it was very helpful

    • @TheSalonBusiness
      @TheSalonBusiness Před 4 měsíci

      ✨ You're welcome! Glad that these lessons were helpful for you!

  • @lisalowe4116
    @lisalowe4116 Před 5 měsíci

    Great tips so far John and Tomas Thank you!

  • @kstewart235
    @kstewart235 Před 5 měsíci

    Love the content.!!!! Would recommend a full interview posted vs the daily dose. The daily dose I forget to log on daily in salon life and processing information it flows better without finding the next video.

    • @TheSalonBusiness
      @TheSalonBusiness Před 5 měsíci

      Thank you! Great suggestion. It's the first time we're doing a full course like this one on the channel so I'm very open to how we can do this better with the next course. This playlist should be about 2 hours in total so thought it would be a bit overwhelming in one video :)

    • @kstewart235
      @kstewart235 Před 4 měsíci

      Great interviews, enjoying the content for each! Sometimes the parts aren't posting consecutively in order, if missing a post. 2 hours is absolutely a lot of amazing content!!! Thank you for the posts!!

    • @TheSalonBusiness
      @TheSalonBusiness Před 3 měsíci

      Thanks @@kstewart235!!! Check the playlist for the full video series: czcams.com/play/PLrcqlQMda6EY993nldef2uuuj5BOKy6K4.html&si=3a5kS7aQVl_R6mdc

  • @damnitshanna
    @damnitshanna Před 5 měsíci

    How do you get your 1099?

  • @THEPYNKBOSS
    @THEPYNKBOSS Před 5 měsíci

    Super informative, thanks for sharing!

  • @picturepal
    @picturepal Před 5 měsíci

    Free touch up

  • @picturepal
    @picturepal Před 5 měsíci

    I have been a practicing esthetician for 9 years and I appreciate the information you provided. I opened my first salon / spa suite 6 months ago and this chanel has been a wonderful resource.

    • @TheSalonBusiness
      @TheSalonBusiness Před 5 měsíci

      Thank you for the very kind words, it's great to have you here!

  • @dianagrove4372
    @dianagrove4372 Před 5 měsíci

    80/20 Great segment. I'm taking away fantastic information. I appreciate both of you sharing. Thank you so much!

    • @TheSalonBusiness
      @TheSalonBusiness Před 5 měsíci

      Great having you here and thanks for the encouragement! Next lesson coming today! Only a few hours out... :)