{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"#433 - The Failed Payment Trend and How to Fix It","description":"Have you ever had a client sit through a three-hour service, love their hair, and then suddenly realize they &quot;forgot&quot; their wallet? It\u2019s uncomfortable, it\u2019s awkward, and without a system in place, it costs you hundreds in lost revenue and hours spent playing debt collector.  In this episode, I\u2019m breaking down the &quot;Failed Payment Trend&quot; I\u2019m seeing across the industry right now. I\u2019m sharing the exact strategy I gave my daughter when she faced her first non-paying guest, including the photo ID process that protects your business legally without making you look like the bad guy.  We\u2019re talking about why leaning on old-school barriers like deposits and credit cards on file is actually killing your growth in 2026, and I\u2019m giving you the scripts and the structure to handle these payment snags with total confidence\u2026and zero friction moving forward!&amp;nbsp;  If you need a tool to keep your numbers (and business!) organized, you\u2019ll want to check out our Wealthiest Year Yet Planner. Join the waitlist now at www.thrivingstylist.com\/wealthiestyearyet\/.   The beauty industry is changing faster than ever. What worked in 2022 or even 2024 won\u2019t cut it in 2026, so are you ready? Grab our FREE 2026 TREND REPORT, The 2026 Must-Know Business Realities, Strategies &amp;amp; Trends for Stylists and Salon Owners now at https:\/\/thrivingstylist.com\/mustknow\/.   Thriving Leadership Method hands salon owners a step-by-step strategy to implement an irresistible culture and create a powerful growth path\u2026all while setting themselves up for structure and profit, and you can join the waitlist NOW at www.thrivingstylist.com\/thrivingleadershipmethod\/!   With Grow My Clientele Calculator, you\u2019ll get instant clarity on how many new clients you\u2019ll need to hit your 2025 financial goals! Enter just four numbers, and this tool will show you exactly how many new guests you need monthly and yearly to reach your target income. No guesswork or complicated math required, and you can get it now at www.thrivingstylist.com\/growmyclientele\/.&amp;nbsp; Do you have a question for me that you\u2019d like answered in a future episode like this one? A great way to do that is to head over to Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review with your question. I'm looking forward to answering your question on a future episode on the podcast!&amp;nbsp; If you\u2019re not already following us, @thethrivingstylist, what are you waiting for? This is where I share pro tips every single week, along with winning strategies, testimonials, and amazing breakthroughs from my audience. You\u2019re not going to want to miss out on this. Learn more at:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/thrivingstylist.com\/podcast\/&amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Thriving Stylist Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/www.thethrivingstylist.com\/podcast","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40748915\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/38616e\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/40748915"}