Overview
Unlocking the Secrets to Solo Success
This is for the solo hairdresser.
The ones building something of their own, backing themselves, and stepping into a new way of working.
The industry is now dominated by independent operators but success as a solo requires more than just technical skill. It requires business knowledge, the right systems, and the support to grow sustainably.
The Empowered Indie has been created to bridge that gap.
This is a high-impact, collaborative education session designed to help you step up, think like a CEO, and run a business that truly works for you.
This is a dedicated space where the industry comes together to support the fastest-growing movement.
What This Session Covers
Learn how to build a profitable, sustainable and future-focused solo business in today’s fast-paced industry.
From increasing your income and understanding your numbers, to working smarter with technology, improving your wellbeing, and creating a business that supports your lifestyle. This session brings it all together in one room.
- How to step up, think like a CEO, and lead your business with confidence
- How to increase your income without increasing your hours
- Smarter ways to manage bookings, clients and business systems
- How to build a sustainable business (for both you and the environment)
- Where the industry is heading and how to stay ahead as a solo operator
- How to create a business that supports your lifestyle, not drains it
The panel
A carefully curated group of industry leaders, all aligned in supporting the health, wellbeing and long-term sustainability of both you and your business.
Every speaker has been chosen with intention, bringing a different piece of the puzzle so you can build a business that is profitable, sustainable, and built to stand the test of time.
Featuring
- Angela Rose – Indie Hair Academy
- Fiona Beamish – Australian Hairdressing Council
- Rob Aubin – HUSL
- Katy Reeve – Sole Operator of the Year 2025
- Jen Harwood – Happy Hair Brush
- Amanda Thompson – SOPHIC
- Cheryelle King – Holistic Salon Success
- Paul Frasca – Sustainable Salons
Solo hairdressers are shaping the future of the industry.
This session is about giving you the tools, knowledge and support to do it properly.