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The Braid Boss Podcast

Ethena Profit

The Host, Ethena is THE BRAID BOSS! She has decades of experience in the beauty industry, running 2 brick and mortar locations, 8 US Military (on base) salons, training and developing her own team, all while maintaining her celebrity and international clientele. She is the founder and owner of Strands of Beauty, LLC originally based in Atlanta, GA. She has trained over 100 braiders and her team is now a global network of braiders of whom she recruits, trains, and certifies. This podcast has "behind-the-scenes drama" shop talk- to how to grow your braid business, even your client's hair.

What in the hair is going on ( on Clubhouse) - Summer Braids

This is our first time recording on Clubhouse!! Listen for the best summer styles and tips for clients AND braiders. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebraidboss/message

Jul 3, 2023

22 min

What in THEE HAIR is going on?? ** Major Announcement **

In this episode we are announcing two MAJOR developments in Braiding! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebraidboss/message

Jun 13, 2023

19 min

Can we run to the ATM?

Ethena vents on how frustrating it can be for clients to wait until the appointment is over to suddenly need to go to the ATM to pay.   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebraidboss/message

Feb 17, 2023

3 min

STOP the Fake Tree Braids Invasion

With a hand full of true Tree Braiders, we know what we are talking about. Box Braids with hair coming out are NOT the Real Tree Braids. Learn what tree braids are and what they are NOT.  Ethena talks directly to braiders educating them on what tree braids are and what they are not.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebraidboss/message

Feb 15, 2023

15 min

Seeking Braiders to Come on the Braid Boss Podcast

We are seeking professional as well as up-and-coming braiders from all over the world to come on our podcast and share your Braider's World.  If you would like to be considered, send an email to [email protected] or leave a message here: https://anchor.fm/thebraidboss/message.. Our team will contact you.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebraidboss/message

Feb 10, 2023

55 sec

Don't Disrespect Me

Ethena recounts a phone call where a client calls disrespecting her by asking for a b2b only hair - as if it is not professional information.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebraidboss/message

Feb 10, 2023

4 min

Why more $$ When WE supply the hair?

In this episode The Braid Boss answers the question emailed by a braider, " How do I explain to my Client why it cost more when I supply the hair"?  Listen as The Braid Boss explains the reasons and gives ways to talk to the client so they understand the price difference.   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebraidboss/message

Jan 23, 2023

5 min

Be Rare

What is rare enough to stop traffic in the desert? Rain.  Be the rain in your desert. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebraidboss/message

Jul 15, 2022

1 min

Monday Morning Mentor Moment (M*4)

Monday Mentor Moment Topic: Excitement.  What are you excited about this week? Braiding is in full effect and we are all super busy with our clients and business.   Be sure to send me a message on [email protected]  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebraidboss/message

Jun 6, 2022

2 min

Monday Mentor Moment - May 2, 2022

This Mentor Moment is all about EXCITEMENT !! It is day 2 of the 2022 Hair Braiding Season!! Time to get exited about your braiding journey and your braid goals this season. What are you excited about? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebraidboss/message

May 2, 2022

2 min