If you want to grow your salon but still feel like you’re the glue holding everything together…
This event is for you.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Understand how pressure is shaping your culture
Seperate emotional reaction from leadership
Build the kind of precense that reduces team anxiety
Revise your leadership values
and more
Learn to raise your standards without overwhelming the team
Develop leaders who can help you scale
Give feedback that strengthens the team
Shift from being needed to being respected
and more
Move from personality led to structure led
Reduce bodttlenecks and emotional dependancy on you
Clarify how decisions are made
Build leadership depth beyond yourself
and more
Sunday + Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Define your leadership values
Strengthen emotional intelligence and mindset
Learn to communicate with clarity and compassion
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
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
Sunday + Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
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.
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.
Van Council – Van Michael Salons
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
You don’t need more hustle.
You need real leadership tools. Real conversations. Real community.
You don’t need more hustle.
You need real leadership tools. Real conversations. Real community.
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
Yes! We provide lunch for all attendees each day — so you can stay focused, fueled, and connected.
Absolutely — our AC Coffee Bar is stocked and open all day. Caffeine and connection are part of the experience.
Business casual is perfect. Bring layers — we keep the space cool for energy and comfort.