A 3 Day Leadership Intensive for Salon & Spa Owners & Managers

If you want to grow your salon but still feel like you’re the glue holding everything together…

This event is for you.

📅 November 8-10, 2026 | 📍 Base One, Dublin, OH

⏰ 9 AM–5 PM (Sun + Mon) | 9 AM–2 PM (Tues)

A 2.5-Day Leadership Intensive for Salon & Spa Owners & Managers

LEAD WITH CONFIDENCE, CLARITY, AND CULTURE THAT LASTS

📅 November 8th-10th 2026 |

📍 Base One, Dublin, OH

⏰ 9 AM–5 PM (Sun + Mon) |

9 AM–2 PM (Tues)

GREAT LEADERS GROW TOGETHER.

There’s something powerful about being in the right room.

Join us for the second annual Leading Forward

A room full of salon owners and managers who get it —

who know what it takes to lead, grow, and build something that lasts.

You don’t just want stability, you want scale.

You want leaders inside of your company who don’t need constant supervision.

You’re here to elevate your culture. Expand your leadership.

And connect with other salon pros walking the same growth path.

LEADING FORWARD 🚀 

is a 2.5-day experience designed to help you do exactly that.

You’ll sharpen your leadership, learn practical tools you can use immediately, and walk away with real clarity — supported by coaches and owners who have built what you're building.

GREAT LEADERS GROW TOGETHER.

There’s something powerful about being in the right room.

A room full of salon owners and managers who get it — who know what it takes to lead, grow, and build something that lasts.

You’re not here to coast.

You’re here to elevate your culture. Expand your leadership.

And connect with other salon pros walking the same growth path.

LEADING FORWARD 🚀

is a 2.5-day experience designed to help you do exactly that.

You’ll sharpen your leadership, learn practical tools you can use immediately, and walk away with real clarity — supported by coaches and owners who have built what you're building.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Day 1

Lead With Love

  • Discover what separates good leaders from great ones and what it actually costs you not to know

  • Hear real stories from business owners who've built high-trust, high-accountability cultures

  • Get clear on how you want to feel in your business and what your version of success really looks like

  • Connect with a room full of peers in business speed dating designed to spark real relationships

Day 2

Build The Skills

  • Learn the frequency of high-care leadership and what it looks and sounds like daily in the salon

  • Hear how to lead yourself through transformation without burning out in the process

  • Practice real coaching conversations in small groups with live modeling and feedback

  • See what accountability looks like when it's done with love — from people who've lived it

Day 3

Take It Home

  • Uncover your 7 Gifts and learn how to lead from your strengths

  • Hear how others have applied these principles inside their real businesses and seen change

  • Build a concrete action plan you leave with, not just inspiration, but next steps

  • Share your commitments with the room and walk out accountable to more than yourself

Schedule:

Sunday + Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

WHAT TO EXPECT

LEADING

SELF

Day 1

  • Define your leadership values

  • Strengthen emotional intelligence and mindset

  • Learn to communicate with clarity and compassion

LEADING

OTHERS

Day 2

  • Practice feedback that actually builds trust

  • Learn to coach, not control

  • Build decision-making systems that empower your team

  • Understand fairness, bias, and how to lead with integrity

LEADING

FORWARD

Day 3

  • Create your 30/60/90-day Leadership Action Plan

  • Build deep connection with growth-minded leaders

  • Celebrate your growth and leave ready to take action

Schedule:

Sunday + Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

WHO IT’S FOR

This event is built for you if you’re:

  • A salon or spa owner building a team and culture

  • A manager or leader ready to grow into the next level

  • Craving community, clarity, and tools that actually work

Whether you're scaling your business or stabilizing your team, you'll leave Leading Forward with confidence, structure, and new relationships that will elevate your leadership for years to come.

WHO IT’S FOR

This event is built for you if you’re:

  • A salon or spa owner building a team and culture

  • A manager or leader ready to grow into the next level

  • Craving community, clarity, and tools that actually work

Whether you're scaling your business or stabilizing your team, you'll leave Leading Forward with confidence, structure, and new relationships that will elevate your leadership for years to come.

LEARN FROM LEGENDS + LEADERS WHO GET IT

You’ll learn directly from salon industry icons and modern leadership coaches — voices who have built powerful teams, navigated real-world challenges, and led through every season of growth.

2026 Speaker Lineup

  • Susan Haise – Edgeless Beauty Group

  • Brian Perdue – Salon 124 Group

  • Wil Schroter, Founder Startups.com

  • Stef Fox – Founder: A Leadership Reset

  • The Millers – Scott Miller Salon

  • Jen LeBlanc – Coach, 124GO

  • John Palmieri – Leadership Coach, 124GO

  • Debbie Penzone- President PENZONE Salon & Spa

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LEARN FROM LEGENDS

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LEADERS

WHO GET IT

You’ll learn directly from salon industry icons and modern leadership coaches — voices who have built powerful teams, navigated real-world challenges, and led through every season of growth.

Featuring:

  • Susan Haise-Edgeless Beauty Group

  • Brian Perdue – Salon 124 Group

  • Charles A. Penzone, Founder + Chairman

  • Debbie Penzone – President + CEO of PENZONE

  • Scott & Helen Miller – Scott Miller Salon

  • Stef Fox – Founder, Talent Match

  • John Palmieri – Leadership Coach, 124GO

  • Wil Schroter-Founder, Startups.com

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✨ And more to be announced

TICKETS

GENERAL – $1895

$1495 EarlyBird

Available until Sept 8th, 2026

✔ Includes all sessions, workbooks, bonus content, and lunch each day

✔ Intimate setting for connection, implementation, and real coaching

✔ Complimentary coffee bar all day

EVENT DETAILS

Location: BASE ONE, 6671 Village Parkway, Dublin, OH

Dates: November 8-10, 2026

Times: 9 AM–5 PM (Sunday + Monday), 9 AM–2 PM (Tuesday)

Format: Small group, high-impact learning

TICKETS

GENERAL – $1895

Available until the event sells out

✔ Includes all sessions, workbooks, bonus content, and lunch each day

✔ Intimate setting for connection, implementation, and real coaching

Complimentary coffee bar all day

EVENT DETAILS

Location: Base One, 6671 Village Parkway, Dublin, OH

Dates: November 8–10, 2026

Times: 9 AM–5 PM (Sunday + Monday), 9 AM–2 PM (Tuesday)

Format: Small group, high-impact learning

READY TO LEAD FORWARD?

You don’t need more hustle.
You need real leadership tools. Real conversations. Real community.

READY TO LEAD FORWARD?

You don’t need more hustle.
You need real leadership tools. Real conversations. Real community.

FAQ

Where should I stay?

We recommend staying in the Dublin Bridge Park area — close to the venue with great restaurants and walkability.
Two nearby hotels:

AC Hotel Columbus Dublin

SpringHill Suites Columbus Dublin

Is lunch included?

Yes! We provide lunch for all attendees each day — so you can stay focused, fueled, and connected.

Will there be coffee?

Absolutely — our AC Coffee Bar is stocked and open all day. Caffeine and connection are part of the experience.

What should I wear?

Business casual is perfect. Bring layers — we keep the space cool for energy and comfort.