Ryann Halo is a dynamic entrepreneur, salon owner, and business consultant with nearly two decades of experience building and scaling multiple companies across industries like retail, med spas, regenerative wellness, and especially hair salons. From a challenging upbringing to founding Salon Halo—now a multi-location, multi-million dollar business recognized as a Top 200 Salon in North America—Ryann’s journey is a testament to resilience, adaptability, and the power of adding value. Her expertise now extends into consulting and content creation, helping others replicate her success in the brick-and-mortar and online spaces. On this episode we talk about: – Ryann’s early entrepreneurial spirit and her first dollar earned selling chocolate door-to-door – Overcoming personal tragedy and adversity to find her path in the salon industry – The realities of salon ownership: profit margins, scaling challenges, and the importance of retail – Leadership lessons—transitioning from practitioner to business owner and developing high-performing teams – Diversifying income streams through consulting, partnerships, and teaching Top 3 Takeaways 1. Your income is directly tied to the value you add—whether as an employee, business owner, or consultant. 2. Leadership is the key to scaling any service-based business; investing in your team unlocks growth and profitability. 3. Clarity about your desired lifestyle and business model is essential—don’t climb the wrong mountain chasing someone else’s definition of success. Notable Quotes – "Adding value to people around me, whether it be other employees, stylists, or clients, is what turned $25 a day into $100 a day at 15 years old." – "Your income is directly proportionate to the value that you're bringing to the organization that you work at, or the marketplace that you serve." – "Don’t pick the title that sounds good. Look at how those people are spending their days before you decide what success is to you." Connect with Ryann Halo: https://www.instagram.com/ryann_halo 🚀 Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency. 🚀 Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform. 🎁 Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices