May 24, 2019
As a company grows and evolves it must continually and
objectively assess its own effectiveness and make changes. Some may
call it “course correction”, others may call it “self-disruption”.
Whatever you call it, it is about not being afraid to take risks,
do things differently, and trust your instincts. Sport Clips has
done just that. This organization embraces change and taking
necessary risks has contributed to its success.
Founded by Gordon Logan more than 25 years ago with the first
location being in Austin, Texas, the salon chain now boasts more
than 1800 locations in the US and Canada. There is no doubt that
embracing change comes from the top and that it continues to be one
of the most powerful strategies for success.
In this episode, Melanie interviews Julie Vargas and Mandy
Friendshuh. Julie is an innovative, results-driven leader with over
28 years of experience in the industry. She currently serves as
Vice President of Career Opportunities at Sport Clips. Julie has
been with the company since the beginning. She is responsible for
creating and building strong programs, sourcing, training, and
driving brand awareness.
Mandy is Sport Clips’ Director of Technical and Operational
Success. She brings with her over ten years of experience in the
beauty industry.
These wise women share their thoughts about why they decided to
make changes in Sport Clips' educational strategies, what they did
to smooth the transition and create buy-in from their team. In this
podcast, you will hear their advice about how to embrace change,
create a pathway and vision for the team, and how important
collaboration is when activating new initiatives. Please welcome
Julie and Mandy from Sport Clips