2026 is set to be a defining year for salon owners. In this episode, Jason Everett joins Kayla Swanson to discuss why some salons are closing while others are positioned to grow through smarter systems, stronger teams, and intentional leadership. This conversation offers insight into how salon owners can prepare now to protect their business and capitalize on what’s ahead.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
Why 2026 is a buyer’s market and how shaky operations are creating big opportunities for owners who are ready.
What does capacity utilization mean and how to know if growth is smart or premature.
Are you a CEO or just a high-paid stylist? And how to start shifting into true ownership.
Why Jason wrote Prove Them Wrong and how owners can use it as a roadmap for stylists who want more income and a long-term future.
Why Jason believes you must get lean, smart, and supported to ensure you’re on the upswing, not the decline of next year.
The MINDSET you need for 2026.