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Running a hair & beauty business is no easy feat, especially since you're responsible for everything! I’m talking about managing client schedules, branding, marketing, social media, photography, and inventory! The list goes on! Managing your own beauty business can be stressful. So let me help streamline this entrepreneur roller coaster you're on, and start feeling like the CEO that you are! I'm Mirella Manelli. I'm a salon owner, podcaster, entrepreneur, and pro hair educator with over 20 y ...
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Inspiring interviews with awesome wedding photographers. My name is Simon Biffen and I have the pleasure of being a wedding photographer (see how I shoot weddings over at www.simonbiffenphotography.co.uk). I love what I do and thought it would be great to speak to other photographers and find out more about how they run their businesses from SEO to shooting, I wanted to explore some aspects that would be interesting, inspirational and motivating. all so you can hopefully take away something ...
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PLEASE GO TO SCOTT WITTENBURG.COM FOR THE LATEST PODCAST NEWS/UPDATES! Hosted by photography instructor Scott Wittenburg, this podcast is for anybody who wants to learn the secrets of taking better photos traditionally or digitally. Tips on cameras, composition, lighting and digital imaging in Photoshop are among the topics to be covered.
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Happy Monday! A shorter and more casual show this week. We’ll be leading up to the Apple Event for the iPhone 16, chatting about some housekeeping, and trying to answer the question: What makes a phone worth over $1000? Let’s get our tech week started right! Download this week’s podcast – SGGQA 363 (RSS subscription … Continue reading "#SGGQA 363: …
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Happy Monday! California has a new AI law, but it might not be what we really need. OpenAI is in talks to raise more funding. Starlink is keeping Twitter alive in Brazil. We say goodbye to AnandTech. And can we have a chat about phones? What’s going on with phones? Let’s get our tech week … Continue reading "#SGGQA 362: Anandtech Ends, OpenAI Bailo…
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Happy Monday! The DOJ is suing a developer that helps landlords raise rental prices. AI is now making up fake reviewer quotes for film trailers. Apple is splitting up the App Store team. Meta is giving up on the premium VR headset. And we should probably chat about the Pixel 9a leak. Let’s get our … Continue reading "#SGGQA 361: Rental App Price Co…
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This was going to be a post-birthday stream, where we got to geek out about new phones and a fun travel experience. Then Google’s PR did something really dumb, and the whole internet pounced on a small group of creators. I suppose we should spend some time chatting about PR, reviewing, and working with Team … Continue reading "#SGGQA 360 – We Need …
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Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered if the beauty industry is truly recession-proof? In this episode, I’m talking about what it’s really like to be a hairstylist during tough economic times. Drawing from my own experience during the 2008 recession, I’ll be sharing essential tips and strategies to help hairstylists and salon owners not just get by…
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#SGGQA 359: Intel’s Very Bad Week, Musk America PAC Election Fraud, Logitech Forever Mouse, No One’s Buying AI
Happy Monday! Intel had an AWFUL week announcing earnings. Elon Musk’s PAC is being investigated for election fraud. Bitcoin prices drop after Trump endorses crypto. Gamestop ends the publishing run of Game Informer magazine. Samsung’s CEO is upset at Apple Copycat designs. Logitech is floating the idea of a subscription mouse. And we should chat ……
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I'm spilling the bleach on everything you didn't know about hair bleaching. Whether you're a seasoned stylist or a newbie I've got the lowdown on the science, the secrets, and the safety tips to ensure your bleaching game is on point. I start by breaking down the nitty-gritty of how hair bleach actually work…
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Send us a Text Message. Let's talk about the next step of your hairstyling journey with Hair B&B University. I can’t wait to share all the juicy details about this incredible platform that's an extension of this podcast, but with so much more value and in-depth education. Whether you’re looking to master highlighting skills, perfect your toning tec…
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#SGGQA 358: OnePlus Pad 2 is Here, EU Fines Facebook, Apple Intelligence Delayed, OpenAI Might Go Bankrupt
Happy Monday! AI is dumb! Twitter has secretly opted ALL their users in to training their Grok AI. Apple is delaying their machine learning features for a future iOS update. OpenAI might be going bankrupt as their revenue is nowhere near covering their expense. Also, Facebook faces HUGE fines in the EU, Adobe is under … Continue reading "#SGGQA 358…
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#SGGQA 357: Pixel 9 Reveal, CrowdStrike Grounding Flights, Netflix Squeezing Consumers, Apple Training AI on YouTubers
TONS of tech news! Net Neutrality rules have been put on hold by the courts. Netflix is squeezing consumers for more money again! Apple is training AI on YouTubers. Google is killing their link shortener. The FTC criticizes Microsoft’s Gamepass price increases. Intel says their chips are fine! CrowdStrike broke the internet! And we have … Continue …
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#SGGQA 356: Samsung UnPacked, AT&T Hack, Twitter Blue Checkmarks Ruled Deceptive, Vision Pro Interest Declines
HAPPY MONDAY! I’m still on the mend from Covid, but there’s tech news to chat about! Hackers got EVERYTHING from AT&T! EU regulators say Twitter’s blue checks are deceptive. Developer interest in Vision Pro has dropped significantly. And, we should unpack Samsung Unpacked! Let’s get our tech week started right! Download this week’s podcast … Contin…
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#SGGQA 355 With TK Bay! Traveling with Our New Laptops, Audeze Maxwell, RealMe 13 Pro, and Covid Comes to Town…
HAPPY MONDAY! I’m finally back in the GadgetLab, but I brought back an EXTRA souvenir from London. TK is joining me for a casual chat this week, as we follow up on our new ARM laptops. Have they lived up to the claims? Do they work well for travel? Also we have a new Realme … Continue reading "#SGGQA 355 With TK Bay! Traveling with Our New Laptops,…
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HAPPY MONDAY! I’m on location! Let’s see how the Surface Laptop handles a short show on the road! We’ll let the chat guide us on this geeky start to our week! Also, what’s going on with Louis Rossman and MKBHD? Download this week’s podcast – SGGQA 354 (RSS subscription links below) Get the ad-free … Continue reading "#SGGQA 354: PJ Pod – A Short Sh…
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Send us a Text Message. If you have been following me on social (Instagram or TikTok) then you know that I’ve been getting a ton of heat for my price transparency posts. Specifically my $2000 hair services! So how do you know if you are REALLY CHARGING YOUR WORTH or just creating over priced services? In this episode Im going to be chatting about c…
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Send us a Text Message. Your salon is more than just a place to create stunning hair transformations. It's your business empire in the making. With these simple yet powerful calculations, you're not just cutting hair; you're cutting unnecessary costs and boosting your profits! So, go ahead, run those numbers, make those changes, Watch your salon bu…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I’m going to be talking about how I survived a salon walkout and some tips you can do to prepare for it, before and after it happens. Because it’s inevitable! As a salon owner battling the salon suite life, it makes it more difficult to own independent and team-based salons. So with that being said, it’s imp…
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In this episode, I show how to get started printing color prints from color negatives in the darkroom using a standard black and white enlarger with color printing filters, Fuji Crystal paper and RA4 color chemistry.Di Scott Wittenburg
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Send us a Text Message. If you're not excited about Threads, Instagram's latest social media app, don't worry. I wasn't either. That is until I learned that you can actually use Threads to your business advantage, and you don't have to share a single hair picture! Truth is, you shouldn't be sharing the same Instagram content on Threads app and vice…
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Send us a Text Message. Becoming a successful hairstylist and hair educator isn't a straight line for everyone. My hairstylist path in the last two decades came in the form of hills and winding streets. Being successful in itself has its challenges, but even more so as a hairstylist. Because where do you start? Just know every hairstylist's path is…
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In this lesson, learn how to create effective digital negatives for alternative processes and more in Adobe Photoshop.Di Scott Wittenburg
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Send us a Text Message. In today's episode, I will be talking about the recession and how it will affect your beauty biz, plus 5 tips on how you can still keep your hair business running during an economic slowdown. You may have noticed a little shift in your business that people are spending less on their hair or stretching out their next appointm…
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Send us a Text Message. This episode is all about the overnight success I achieved in the hair industry. Just kidding! There is no such thing. There is hard work and a lot of years that goes into success. I'm sharing my journey in the hair industry and how it got me where I am today being an educator, YouTuber, Podcaster, and salon owner! Want to l…
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Send us a Text Message. I'm breaking down the cost of hair extensions. Everything from the hair itself, all the way down to the service. So that way it can help bring some clarity on what you should be charging as a hairstylist working behind the chair. So if you're new to hair extensions, or maybe just started dabbling in hair extensions, and you'…
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Introducing Photoshop for Beginners! This is the third lesson of a new series featuring easy to follow tutorials in Adobe Photoshop for anybody just getting started. This lesson introduces you to the opacity tool and layer blending options to add textures to portraits, resulting in an image that appears to be made of the added texture.…
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Send us a Text Message. Make money while you sleep? YES, PLEASE! I thought this episode was a great one to start 2022 off because so many of us are setting goals for the new year and I want to help you level up! Now I know what some of you may be thinking, Mirella, I don't really have a lot of money to invest with. And the truth is you don't need a…
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How failure can make your business stronger- [3 WAYS FAILURE MAKES YOU A BETTER BUSINESS OWNER]
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Send us a Text Message. What is the F word that everybody hates but it’s something everybody needs in order to know when you're winning? Its Failure. Let’s talk about it… The reality is, nobody wants to fail, especially when it comes to your beauty biz. That’s because failing can result in losing money, and lots of it. Many of us take a high risk i…
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Send us a Text Message. Listen in as I break down the cost of doing business and overall things they don’t teach you in beauty school, which is the business side of things. By the end of this episode, you will learn that hairstylists do not keep 100% of the service price. As a matter of fact, the amount of profit you may be taking home may surprise…
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Send us a Text Message. This one is for all my beauty school babes and guys and this episode is inspired by an email I received a while back by one of my subscribers, Abigail, who is in school but wanted to know how to grow your clientele while you are still in beauty school. If you are in beauty school right now, or you are just starting out in th…
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In this lesson, learn how to create a photo puzzle from any photo.Di Scott Wittenburg
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I’m going to dive a little bit deeper into marketing. I’m talkin’ about your bio for Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, or even your website, and the 5 mistakes you're making when writing them. Your bio is one of the most misused tools out there, and I’m going to share with you some mistakes people make. Heck! I’v…
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Send us a Text Message. In my last episode, I talked about 5 easy ways to elevate your beauty biz but in this episode, I’m going to dive into one of the topics I covered: marketing! So what is marketing anyway? Marketing your small beauty business is all about getting the word out, and with some smart salon marketing business strategies, you can tu…
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Learn how to create a cyanotype using digital negatives. Step-by-step instructions are included with samples and illustrations.Di Scott Wittenburg
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Send us a Text Message. 5 things you can do right now to elevate your hair and beauty business. 👇🏼 If you are just starting your hair & beauty business or maybe you feel stagnant, you are going to want to listen! It’s essential to know how to attract and keep customers if you want your business to keep growing. In today's episode, I’m going to be t…
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Introducing Photoshop for Beginners! This the second lesson of a new series featuring easy to follow tutorials in Adobe Photoshop for anybody just getting started. This lesson introduces you to the healing brush tool and how it can be used along with the clone stamp tool to remove flaws from any image. To download the retouching image used for this…
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to HairB&B A podcast about hair, beauty and business. Running a hair and beauty business is no easy feat, especially since you're responsible for every task! I’m talking about managing client schedules, branding, marketing, social media, photographer, color inventory, and I haven't even mentioned building and maintai…
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Introducing Photoshop for Beginners! This the first lesson of a new series featuring easy to follow tutorials in Adobe Photoshop for anybody just getting started. This lesson introduces you to several tools you will use to create a composite image plus a lot more. To download the images used for this lesson, go to the Photography 101 blog at http:/…
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In this lesson, I interview special guests father/daughter team, Mark and Maddie, two avid bird watchers who share some of their wonderful photos and tips on how to photograph birds in the wild.Di Scott Wittenburg
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In this episode I share some student photos taken for a shooting assignment I gave my advanced photo classes called "Something To Do With." The idea behind this lesson is to foster creativity and critical thinking in an effort to create a great photo!Di Scott Wittenburg
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In this leason, learn how to get the most out of your iPhone/smartphone camera. Focusing, exposure control, panoramas, and hands-free operation are among the subjects covered.Di Scott Wittenburg
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In this second edition of Short Cuts, I explain how to use the mode dial on your DSLR to enable creative control over your photos.Di Scott Wittenburg
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Introducing the debut of "Short Cuts." Beginning with this lesson on ISO, I'm going to focus on single topics and keep it short and sweet to help streamline your learning experience. Use Short Cuts for quick answers to the questions you're looking for!Di Scott Wittenburg
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In part 1 of a new series focusing on composition, I explain the rule of thirds and how using this powerful compositional technique can improve your photos!Di Scott Wittenburg
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In this lesson, learn the basics of how a camera works and its relationship to the human eye. Learn the relationship between aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and the similarities between a camera and the human eye.Di Scott Wittenburg
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In this lesson learn tips on photographing artwork mounted in glass frames while avoiding glare or reflections. You can also use these tips for photographing copyprints or any 2D documents that must be faithfully rendered, glare-free and color balanced.Di Scott Wittenburg
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The "Photo Smarts" Crossword Puzzle Series is a fun way to test your photo know-how! Starting with this lesson, a new crossword puzzle will be created on a regular basis as long as there is favorable feedback. Let me know if it's a hit or a miss!Di Scott Wittenburg
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In this lesson, learn how to shoot silhouettes both in the studio and outdoors. Tips on exposure settings, subject placement and lighting scenarios are demonstrated in detail.Di Scott Wittenburg
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The basics of visual arts are discussed along with tips on what to look for while creating photographic art. A special shooting assignment is included to help you apply your knowledge of art and sharpen your compositional skills.Di Scott Wittenburg
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In this lesson, learn the basic features of a DSLR camera and what you should know to get started shooting. Tips on important features and initial settings are discussed in detail so you can get the most out of your camera right from the start.Di Scott Wittenburg
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In this lesson, learn how to create stunning motion shots by panning subjects in motion and zooming your lens during exposure.Di Scott Wittenburg
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Allister Freeman is a one of the UK's top documentary photographers with over 12 years of wedding experience. Listen in to hear how he got started, what keeps business going and how he acquires new clients. There is sage advice to be had on shooting and on your approach. Allister also talks about hitting breaking point, and realising the importance…
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