🎙️ The Braid Boss Podcast with C. Ethena Profit — where beauty, business, and scandal collide. Go behind the chair and inside the billion-dollar braid industry with the original Braid Boss herself. From real salon drama to success secrets and the right way to love a beautypreneur, Ethena spills the truth about clients, culture, and the hustle it takes to build a beauty empire. Unfiltered, unapologetic, and unforgettable — this is where braiders and beauty pros become bosses.
What in the hair is going on ( on Clubhouse) - Summer Braids
This is our first time recording on Clubhouse!! Listen for the best summer styles and tips for clients AND braiders.
13 Jun 2023
What in THEE HAIR is going on?? ** Major Announcement **
In this episode we are announcing two MAJOR developments in Braiding!
17 Feb 2023
Can we run to the ATM?
Ethena vents on how frustrating it can be for clients to wait until the appointment is over to suddenly need to go to the ATM to pay.
15 Feb 2023
STOP the Fake Tree Braids Invasion
With a hand full of true Tree Braiders, we know what we are talking about. Box Braids with hair coming out are NOT the Real Tree Braids. Learn what tree braids are and what they are NOT. Ethena talks directly to braiders educating them on what tree braids are and what they are not.
10 Feb 2023
Seeking Braiders to Come on the Braid Boss Podcast
We are seeking professional as well as up-and-coming braiders from all over the world to come on our podcast and share your Braider's World. If you would like to be considered, send an email to info@strandsofbeauty.com or leave a message here: https://anchor.fm/thebraidboss/message.. Our team will contact you.
10 Feb 2023
Don't Disrespect Me
Ethena recounts a phone call where a client calls disrespecting her by asking for a b2b only hair - as if it is not professional information.
23 Jan 2023
Why more $$ When WE supply the hair?
In this episode The Braid Boss answers the question emailed by a braider, " How do I explain to my Client why it cost more when I supply the hair"? Listen as The Braid Boss explains the reasons and gives ways to talk to the client so they understand the price difference.
15 Jul 2022
Be Rare
What is rare enough to stop traffic in the desert? Rain. Be the rain in your desert.
6 Jun 2022
Monday Morning Mentor Moment (M*4)
Monday Mentor Moment Topic: Excitement.
What are you excited about this week? Braiding is in full effect and we are all super busy with our clients and business.
Be sure to send me a message on info@strandsofbeauty.com
2 May 2022
Monday Mentor Moment - May 2, 2022
This Mentor Moment is all about EXCITEMENT !! It is day 2 of the 2022 Hair Braiding Season!! Time to get exited about your braiding journey and your braid goals this season. What are you excited about?
10 Feb 2022
Intimate Hair Experiences
Have you ever had an intimate hair experience?
25 Dec 2021
Christmas Day Bundle Throwing - like bricks through windows??
Throwing hair is not the same as throwing bricks... or is it? This podcast exposes the raw emotional rollercoasters some clients take braiders on when being indecisive or changing your mind. Some of us are professionals.
14 Dec 2021
Winter Braid Blues?
Attn Braidser, there is no need to have the winter blues. This podcast gives you great advice on what to focus on when the family time comes into focus. Get business tips and newsletter ideas for what to do during the winter months.
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