First-Time Stockist: A 90-Day Operating Plan
Aug 25, 2026
You signed the line. The opening order ships next week. Now what. A new stockist...
Exclusive Product as a Differentiator: When It Works and When It Backfires
Aug 24, 2026
Exclusivity is the most romantic part of the stockist conversation. The rep tells you nobody...
Distributor vs Direct: The Real Math for a Single-Location Salon
Aug 20, 2026
Direct pricing usually beats distributor pricing on a per-unit basis. That is the part of...
Co-op Marketing Dollars from Vendors: What to Ask For and How to Document Them
Aug 18, 2026
Most owners know co-op marketing funds exist but few actively manage them. A brand rep...
Backbar Margin vs Retail Margin: How to Set Both Without Losing Money on Either
Aug 14, 2026
The two pricing decisions every owner makes ("what does this service cost the client" and...