Team Salon MIX at Gathering
Hello everyone! It's me again, Samantha! Now that I have shared my take on Gathering from behind the scenes.. I want to share the experience the Salon Mix team had while there:
What makes you want to attend Gathering?
Sarah: To stay connected to the Paul Mitchell family, build my Mix team culture and well.. To learn stuff (hahaha).
TJ: (aside from booze, he says) The Education and being reunited with my fellow Paul Mitchell-ites! (Tj is a former Platform artist for the brand).
When you arrived, what was the energy like?
Mel: (as she steps away while her bubble gum pink color client processes) To be inspired!
Danielle: (while crunching on Cheetos) The energy was exciting and I got inspired when I started to see all of my peers.
What was the most inspiring part of the trip?
TJ: Jason Reyes's class. Being a hairdresser, I don't have much of a barbering background, so it opened up my world more to that!
Sarah: The Grand Finally when all of the artists came out and showcased their brilliant work.
Danielle: Being there with more than half of my team!
Mel: I felt the most inspired in the men's grooming class with Jason Reyes when I learned a new prospective and way of executing styles that I normally do, but now can continue to improve!
What was your favorite part of the Grand Opening or closing sessions?
Mel: I loved at the end when all the platform artists were on stage creating their looks. I also found a new stylist to look up to, Fernie!
Danielle: The closing session when I got to see all of my fellow educators on stage.
What was your favorite classroom to be in and why?
Danielle: My favorite classroom was "Planning Pays Off" lead by Rick Battaglini who is Paul Mitchell's CFO. I liked it because most salons don't educate their stylists about retirement, and this class was specifically formatted for just that.
Sarah: The business class called "Best Practices" taught by Sue from ARCS. I loved the great energy and she delivered useful information
How good of a dancer was I at the party?
Danielle: Ohh is that what that was?? What a bodacious babe!
What did you take away from this event and experience?
Mel: Just really excited about the men's cutting!
Danielle: I took away the passion and drive that motivates me to be a better leader for my salon!
What are you most excited to share with your clients:
Tj: I am excited to share with my clients the new Quinoa Color Repair category!
Mel: New techniques and new products!