“Becoming a 5-Star Stylist” is a podcast that takes you on a journey through the world of hairstyling, offering insights and tips from industry expert Robert Alexander. Each episode delves into the skills, strategies, and secrets behind building a successful hairstyling career, from mastering techniques to creating a luxury client experience. Whether you’re a seasoned stylist or just starting out, this podcast is your go-to resource for elevating your craft and becoming a 5-Star Stylist!
5 Rounds of This or That for Your Hairstylist Brand
This week I'm playing a game of this or that, five rounds that'll help you get honest about how you're actually marketing yourself, whether you've meant to or not. Price or Experience. Hotel or Hostel. Hookup or Dating. Customer Service or Concierge. Cook or Chef. Every round has real consequences for who books you, how long they stay, and what kind of business you end up building. There's no universally wrong answer here. But you do have to pick a side and speak a clear language, because cli...
10 Sept 2026
5 Questions that'll Gut Check your Career
This week I'm handing you five questions that cut straight to whether you're actually aligned with who you're trying to become, or quietly on a side mission you haven't admitted to yourself yet. I answer each one alongside you, because I think vulnerability has to go first if it's going to mean anything. We get into money, purpose, fear, how you actually measure success, and a framework I call ARO (accountability, responsibility, and objectivity) that'll help you close the gap between where y...
1 Sept 2026
The $50k to $100k Formula (It's Just Math)
This week I'm breaking down a formula that's never failed me. I'm introducing you to Arnold, a made-up hairstylist making $50,000 a year doing silk presses, quick weaves, and sew-ins. When we break down what he actually makes per hour on each service, the math tells a very different story than his price tags do. By the end of this episode, you'll know exactly how to find the financial leak in your own service menu, and how a small pricing shift can nearly double your income. In this episode: ...
24 Aug 2026
5 Lessons Running a 5K taught me about being a 5-Star Stylist
It's real 5-ish today! My 5th Episode being 5 takeaways from running a 5K on the 5-Star Stylist pod just feels... aligned! This episode almost didn't happen, same as the race that inspired it. I woke up from a vivid dream, remembered I was registered for a 5K I hadn't trained for, and almost talked myself out of showing up. I went anyway, and I walked away with five lessons that apply just as much to running a business as they do to running a race. This one's about presence, comparison,...
24 Aug 2026
All Money ain't Good Money!
This week I'm going back to the archives. Early in my career, as a brand-new assistant, I said yes to a service I had no business doing, on a client I should've turned away. She muscled me through the whole appointment, and by the end my fingers were cut up and she ripped the work apart in front of me. I cried. It's one of the hardest lessons I ever learned. Years later, a different client tried to run the same play. This time, I recognized it immediately, and I made a different choice. This ...
11 Aug 2026
You're Booked. You're Busy. What's Next?
This week I'm not coming from a place of resolve. I'm coming from the middle of it. My books have been full for over a year, but when I actually looked at them, they told a different story. Every color of the rainbow, every service type still on my calendar, even the ones I said I'd stop taking. I'm in the middle of a five year plan, and I'm recognizing that what got me from phase one to phase three isn't what's going to get me to phase four. This one's about niching down, shedding old habits...
3 Aug 2026
The Blonde Wig Mistake That Taught Me How to Rest
A brand-new client asked for a blonde wig I hadn't done in years. I said yes — then immediately questioned it. I was running on caffeine instead of rest, and it showed in the final result. She flagged what wasn't working. I made it right. And along the way, I discovered something about my craft I wouldn't have found any other way. This episode is about humility, hustle culture, and why rest isn't the opposite of ambition — it's part of the standard. In this episode: Why I said yes to a servic...
28 Jul 2026
The $1,000 Mistake That Taught Me More Than Money Ever Could 🤎
In this episode of Becoming a Five Star Stylist, I'm getting real about a costly quoting mistake with a K-tip client — and why I chose to eat the loss instead of cutting corners. We talk currency, self-respect in business, why "keeping it all in your head" doesn't scale as you grow, and the systems I'm putting in place to make sure this doesn't happen again. This one's for every stylist who's ever undercharged, overdelivered, or had to choose between the money and the mission. In this episode...
1 Jan 2025
5 Ways to Shine in a Saturated Market
In this episode I take a deeper dive into some actionable ways to kick off 2025 as a hairstylist (or any other service-provider) to enhance your brand in a way that sets you apart from the average hairstylist. In no particular order, any of these 5 tips will be a seed to positive change in your client experience and in your business acumen. Want to talk more? Comment below and let's keep the conversation going. Enjoy! Resources & Links🎙 Listen to the Podcast:Check out Becoming a 5-St...
10 Dec 2024
Discipline vs. Motivation: Which Drives Success?
Industry expert hairstylist, [Name Last Name], shares actionable strategies for harnessing discipline and motivation to drive success in the beauty industry.
3 Dec 2024
From Rest to Revenue: Unlocking Success as a Stylist
Hairstylist and entrepreneur Xiomara Reyes shares 5 essential topics to unlock success, from dealing with difficult clients to overcoming money mindset blocks, and rediscovering the joy of hairstyling.
28 Nov 2024
The Ground Floor
Professional hairstylist, Lauren Tamaki, shares actionable wellness-focused tips to elevate your craft, enhance productivity, and nourish your creativity.
19 Nov 2024
A Line in the Sand!
Welcome to **Becoming the 5-Star Stylist**, the podcast designed to transform hairstylists into thriving professionals who treat their craft as a business, not just a gig. In this episode, host Robert Alexander—a nearly 15-year hair professional—dives into the importance of boundaries, why they’re crucial for success, and how structure and self-respect can reignite your passion for hairstyling. Robert shares personal stories and actionable tips on managing client relationships, scheduli...
11 Nov 2024
Wanna be on Top?
Okay.. I had to start this with an ANTM reference because it, like so many of my favorite things have shaped who I am, how I conduct my business and the many ways that I've curated the client experience over the years. In this episode I introduce my brand new baby the 5-Star Stylist program available at (Skool.com/5-star-stylist). Check it out to learn all about what's inside and subscribe for some really exciting episodes each and every week!
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