The Steady Salon
Stop Chasing Groomers: Build Them
<p>Good groomers are hard to find, but the real problem may not be hiring. It may be that most salons do not have a clear, repeatable way to build dependable groomers from the people already showing interest.</p><p>In this episode, Jennifer Oppel talks about why the groomer shortage is also a training and development problem, and why salon owners can't keep relying on vague promises like “we’ll train you” or “you’ll pick it up as you go.”</p><p>This episode reframes training as a practical business tool, not extra paperwork, and not a way to lower sta...

