• MEET ME

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    Pip Simmons

    Salon Business Mentor.

    Business owner.

    Mentoring in hair salons has always been a goal of mine. I am a trained stylist and have done the hard slog, working my way up from ‘sweeping floors’ to managing two salons at the age of 21. From there I moved into Salon Coordinating, and have had the privilege of coordinating some of the biggest salons in Christchurch.

    I have always felt I have a great understanding of the business aspect of a salon, as well as the mindset of the stylist, and the dynamics within a salon team. I feel that having a mentor is now an integral part of a successful business journey to take your business to the next level, and offers a fresh set of eyes and an external perspective.


    I'm based in Rolleston with my husband and two kids, Chloe (15) and Oli (13), Richie the cat, and our latest addition, Maverick the miniature Schnauzer pup. We love the fact that no two days are ever the same at our house! Our favourite spot to escape to is anywhere with water and fish, with Marlborough sounds being a firm favourite.

    When I'm not working, I'm often attempting to ‘train’ for whatever event is on the horizon. I'm proud to say I've completed 4 half marathons and have competed in three Spring Challenges – the worlds largest womens adventure race! Im currently training for another half marathon.

    Bring it on!

     

     

    Get in touch on my mobile:
    +64 (0)272810022

     

    Or email me

  • OUR BESPOKE COACHING PROGRAMS ARE PERSONALISED TO YOUR BUSINESS NEEDS

    If you are looking for a fresh set of eyes and a new perspective on your salon business then one on one coaching is the perfect solution!
    Our sessions are delivered face to face or online dependent on your location.

    INCUBATOR

    $497 + GST

     

    Ready to take action but don't know where to start?

    This comprehensive two hour session helps you to identify the strengths and weaknesses within your salon and provides you with tangible solutions and strategies to overcome them.
    It will improve your focus and confidence as a salon owner and create an action plan/strategy for you to move forward with.
    Key areas of analysis include:

    • Financial intelligence
    • Pricing and profit
    • Team dynamics and performance
    • Productivity
    • Goal setting
    • Marketing and branding.

    Includes a comprehensive Business Needs Analysis and follow up Action Plan.
    This workshop can be split into two one hour sessions.

    DUCKS IN A ROW WORKSHOP

    FROM $797 + GST

    (TRAVEL COSTS EXTRA)

     

    Want to really catapult your turnover and team to the next level?
    In this transformational workshop we analyse your current business structure and culture. We kick off culture change by delivering an insightful and motivating workshop to your team based around the client journey, consultations, benchmarking and productivity.


    All the key drivers within your salon are evaluated:

    • Financial intelligence
    • Productivity and profit
    • Management structures
    • Understanding salon software and reporting
    • Stock control and pricing methodology
    • Team mentoring for performance
    • Recruitment and training
    • Marketing, branding & social media

    Upon completion of this workshop you are empowered with the knowledge, tools and strategy that will take your salon to the next level of performance and productivity.
    This 4 hour workshop is designed to be delivered face to face and includes a team session as well as one on one mentoring with the salon owner/manager.
    Includes a comprehensive Business Needs Analysis, Toolbox, Wall charts and a complimentary 45 minute follow up Skype session.

    CULTURE KICKSTART PROGRAM

    12 WEEKS MINIMUM

    $149 + GST PER WEEK

     

    Culture Kickstart is an ideal program for a new salon owner or a salon with a small team.

    The focus of this program is to embed a strong foundation, culture and structure into your salon so you can grow a smart and resilient business.

    Key areas covered are:

    • Business Needs Analysis - an in-depth analysis of your salons current strengths and weaknesses
    • Love thy numbers - understanding what you need to measure and monitor and what the numbers mean for you as a salon owner
    • Creating your team values
    • How to create an amazing journey for your clients and deliver it consistently
    • Creating benchmarks to help you measure your salons productivity and team dynamics
    • Managing your stock spend and pricing your services for profit
    • Mentoring and rewarding your team
    • Future plan - where to from here?

    This program is delivered in a module format either face to face (or online dependent on your location) and is ideal for a small team with 4 or less team members.

    We support you through your learning journey with unlimited email and phone support.

    CULTURE RESTYLE PROGRAM

    24 WEEKS

    $149 + GST PER WEEK

     

    This empowering one on one program will transform you as a salon owner or manager and unleash the maximum potential in your team and business.

    A combination of personalised mentoring, tangible tools that you can easily embed in your salon and unlimited support will have your salon "ticking like a swiss clock"
    The key areas covered are:

    • Business Needs Analysis - an in-depth analysis of your salons current strengths and weaknesses
    • Love thy numbers - understanding what you need to measure and monitor and what those numbers mean for you as a salon owner
    • Creating your team values
    • How to create an amazing journey for your clients and deliver it consistently
    • Creating benchmarks to help you measure your salons productivity and team dynamics
    • Managing your stock spend and pricing your services for profit
    • Mentoring and rewarding your team
    • Management structures
    • Creating policies & procedures
    • HR - induction, recruitment and team appraisals
    • Health and safety in the salon/skin allergy testing
    • Setting up your client communication - Email & text marketing, client surveys, newsletters, referral programs and loyalty
    • Marketing - branding and social media
    • Future plan - where to from here?

    This program is delivered in a module format either face to face (or online dependent on your location) and is ideal for salons with 4+ team members. We support you through your learning journey with unlimited email and phone support.

    PIMP MY PRICING

    $447 + GST

     

    Need a hand with your pricing?

    Not sure if your services are priced correctly?

    Feel like your team are under charging for those big colour jobs but not sure what the price formula should be?

    Pimp my pricing is a comprehensive module that leaves you understanding your pricing and giving you a direction for how to implement regular price increases as well as an easy-to-use formula that you can apply in the future.

    This module involves a 45 min initial consult where I explain my salon pricing structure and how it can work for you. You are then sent away with some homework for you and your team, and we meet 2 weeks later and analysis the information gathered in your homework and examine your pricing.

    This session is also 45 mins.

    Investment $447 + GST. Any additional time required will be charged as ‘individual hours’

    WHAT SHOULD I PAY MY TEAM?

    $547 + GST

     

    This module concentrates on your team’s productivity, analysing their figures and examining the potential within their column. We then utilise a sliding payscale and look at how to implement this into your business. The sliding pay scale is a resource you willthen have for life.

    This module involves a 60-minute consult where we look at you what you charge, and what your teams’ columns currently look like. I then give you some homework and we catch up a fortnight later for 60 minutes, and look at what sliding pay scale would be the best fit and discuss how to implement it.

    Investment $547+ GST. Any additional time required willbe charged as ‘individual hours’

    TIME TO CREATE SOME DIRECTION

    - BUT WHERE DO I START?

    $199 + GST

    Do you know what your KPI’s are for your business?

    Do you know how to measure growth within your business?

    And how to identify where it’s coming from?

    Sick of winging it and not really having a goal for your turnover?

     

    Setting aside time at the start of the year to reflect on last year’s activities, and
    set the tone for the year ahead is a vital part of taking control of your
    business and feeling empowered about its direction.

    This module involves a 60 min session where we will dive into your ‘big picture’ figures and analyse where your business is heading, by comparing your prior two years reports from your salon software.

    We will then set some tangible goals ($ and %) for the coming year andcreate a framework for you and your team to achieve these goals.

    You will walk away from this session with your ‘big picture’ goals for the year ahead, broken down into manageable chunks, and written down in a trackable way, ready for you to take action.

    Investment - $199 + GST, and 60 minutes

    JUST WANT TO CHAT?

    $279 + GST per hour

     

    Have you got a few one off questions that you need answered?

    Have some ideas you need to bounce of someone who just 'gets it'?

    Need a different perspective and want to keep it confidential?

     

    I can do 'one off coaching sessions'. These sessions have a minimum charge of one hour, and do not include any tools or resources. They are the perfect oppurtunity to ask a few questions, or to see if a coaching program with me is a good fit for you.

    NOT SURE WHAT PROGRAM IS BEST FOR YOU?

    GET IN TOUCH FOR A COMPLIMENTARY STRATEGY SESSION HERE

  • WHAT OUR CLIENT'S SAY

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    Tina Fuller

    Crew Stylists

    Queenstown

    Before I started with Bamboo, when I thought about my business I felt frustrated and like I really did not know what direction I wanted to go in. When it came to staff and salon structure, I was feeling a little unempowered. Now I feel I have a clear direction with goals and that I have the knowledge to build a great team and an even greater salon

     

    The biggest areas of change in the business has been making time to listen and talk with staff plus I have better organisation towards this, knowing what is important and setting goals for both myself and my team. Pip helped us achieve this by helping us to think about and what is important and achievable and the tools and know how to go about it

     

    I would recommend Pip as she is calm, fun and a good listener.

     

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    Jacqui Victor

    True Grit Hair Spa

    CHRISTCHURCH

     

    Brenda from Bamboo Consulting was the perfect solution to help me to grow my business. True Grit hair spa in the last 5 years has gone from strength to strength with Bamboo’s knowledge, systems and expertise in the hair industry. From team building to business tools and marketing concepts, thanks to Brenda, True Grit now operates like a very well “oiled machine

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    Anna Wilson

    Tanglez Hair Studio

    ASHBURTON

     

    Highly recommend Bamboo Consulting, Pip is a wealth of knowledge and I feel like she's been my number one supporter! But reigns me in when needed.

    Whenever I have questions or need help she is always there with an open ear and great
    advice, she has helped grow my salon from strength to strength.

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    Merilyn Kane

    Scissortrix

    CHRISTCHURCH

    I have had the pleasure of working with Brenda from Bamboo Consulting for the past five years. What we have managed to implement into my salon has been amazing. Brenda is like my right hand lady, always there to listen and advise on any issue, big or small. I wouldn’t be without Bamboo Consulting

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    Megan Edwardson

    Hair by ME

    WHANGAREI

    I have loved working with Pip to create better systems for our salon so all of
    our team know the processes, expectations & goals.

    Pip is easy to talk to about all aspects of business & salon while still being able to call me out when I need to do the work! Pip has seemingly endless ideas & strategies which is amazing.

    I always look forward to our meetings, and even though we are different ends of the country it has never been hard working with Pip & it was fantastic to
    finally meet her in person, it was like catching up with a friend.
    She has recently joined us in salon to deliver a two day workshop with our whole team which was well organised & delivered flawlessly.
     

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  • CONTACT US

    Don't be afraid to reach out. You + us = awesome.

    Rolleston,
    New Zealand
    Mon - Fri, 9 - 5.
    Outside of these hours by arrangement
    +64272810022
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