Is the future of professional hair colour undergoing a massive reinvention? Today's guests are Leilani Macedo, a seasoned salon owner, and Charles Brown, a tech entrepreneur who is passionate about applying Artificial Intelligence to real-world problems. And together they cofounded CLICS to create a solution for the problems around the current model of professional hair colour. So if you’re interested in tech, entrepreneurship, the salon business and what could be the future of professional hair colour, then this episode is for you… In today’s podcast, we discuss: ✅ The problems with the existing model around professional hair colour and how CLICS uses AI to solve those problems ✅ Pricing and Automated hair colour Inventory management ✅ How CLICS is totally changing the professional hair colour game And lots more! IN THIS EPISODE: [01:17] Introducing Leilani Macedo, a seasoned salon owner with industry wisdom, and Charles Brown, a tech entrepreneur passionate about using AI to transform traditional models. [02:42] How Leilani and Charles crossed paths a serendipitous meeting that sparked their collaboration and set the stage for a revolutionary approach to hair colour. [04:19] The Birth of Clics: how a simple idea evolved into Clics—laying the groundwork for what would become a groundbreaking solution in the industry. [10:32] Hear how an unexpected source of inspiration at Home Depot ignited innovative thinking, reshaping ideas about service and product delivery. [13:37] Examine the technological obstacles faced by the industry and explore the creative solutions that are pushing the envelope in hair colour tech. [19:54] Discuss why effective inventory management is essential in the salon business and how automation can streamline operations. [32:21] Understand the intricate challenges involved in developing and launching an innovative hair colour line. [33:33] Learn why maintaining consistency is crucial for building customer trust and a strong salon reputation. [34:15] Explore the integration of AI in the mixing process and its potential to deliver precise, customized colour results. [43:34] Discover how the smart bowl concept is not only enhancing precision but also playing a key role in waste reduction. [45:26] Look at how innovative inventory solutions are revolutionizing salon operations and boosting efficiency. [51:57] Learn about customized strategies designed to give independent stylists and boutique salons a competitive edge in a changing market. [01:01:30] Conclude the episode with key takeaways, final reflections from our guests, and all the contact details for staying in touch. Want MORE to help you GROW? 📚 Check out our Bestselling GROW Books https://growmysalonbusiness.com/books/ 🆘 Management overwhelm!? Download our free checklist! This checklist will help you get clarity on where you're at https://growmysalonbusiness.com/management-checklist/ RATINGS + REVIEWS 🙏Thanks so much for joining me this week . If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show and help other people find my podcast. 👉 Here's what you do: - On your phone, Click here (Read steps below first) - Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews' - Tap on the empty purple stars and rate 5 stars - Click on ‘Write a Review’ I love to hear what’s been helpful and what you love about the podcast! Thank you for your support! 🙏 Until next time! Antony 👉 FOLLOW US! Instagram | Facebook | Website 👉 FOLLOW CLICS! Instagram | Instagram - Leilani Macedo | Website | LinkedIn Leilani | LinkedIn Charles
