Five Steps to Understanding the Millennial Workforce

Did you know that by the year 2025, almost 75% of the workforce will be Millennials?

Do you know how to adapt to the change? Do you want to learn how to have a successful employer/employee relationship with them?

Email me to schedule a complimentary consultation to begin your 

2018 Business Breakthrough!

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One of the most popular requests for my salon coaching is how to manage different generations of employees. Depending on your business, you might have several Generation Xers, a few Gen Yers, and maybe some Boomers, too.  Running a business that is, in this regard, “multi-generational” requires a bit of research and a healthy dose of flexibility.  The first thing you need to do is understand the hard-wiring of each generation’s brain. Each group has been raised differently and entered the workforce at different times in the last few decades, so most likely these individuals have different styles when it comes to how they comprehend and carry out their jobs and personal responsibilities each day.

The biggest group in question is Millennials, officially defined these days as those born between 1980 and 2000. So how do you work with Millennials so that both of you will succeed?  First, let’s all stop being so negative about them! They really aren’t as self-centered and entitled as you may think, have some incredible stuff figured out which we Generation Xers can learn a lot from. 

1: They want a team-focused approach not a level-up system

2: They want a good work/life balance

3: They want a path to success that they help create

4: They want clear expectations

5: They want transparency 

1: Team-Focused Approach

Instead of being raised by parents who harbored expectations about them becoming doctors or lawyers, Millennials have been raised to do and be who they want. “Be you!” “Create something!” “Enjoy life!” “Step out of the box!” All of these phrases define amazing—and potentially positive--attributes, but it's hard to handle as an employer if you're a ladder climber. Millennials want to be part of the bigger picture; they don't necessarily want to BE the picture. If you give them the chance, your team will step out of the box and create amazing revenue-boosting ideas for your business. 

2: Work/Life Balance

Millennials crave compensation that is not “just” a salary. Offering a $40,000 annual salary with a two-week vacation package isn't enough anymore.  Millennials would prefer a $30,000 salary with flexible hours, business-provided lunch, stock options, flexible time-off terms, and a creative workspace, etc... If an employee wants to take a half day to go to their nephew’s pre-school graduation, give it to them! Who’s to say that such an event isn’t important to that employee? I call this a “working retirement,” where you enjoy life to the fullest before you’re retired. Your reward will be increased loyalty and most likely, a more cooperative attitude next time an extra-hours-needed deadline looms. If you want to learn more about creating a culture of "Working Retirement," email me to schedule your first 2018 Business Breakthrough Session.

3: Team-Built Path to Success

Millennials want to be part of your company’s strategic planning sessions. They want to help set goals for the company and help build their own paths to success at the same time. Imagine how you would feel if you were told that you had to hit goals and follow plans that other people created for you. As business owners, we need to realize that although our business plan is what got us started, we cannot claim to be “the end all be all.” We have a lot to learn from our younger staff. 

4: Clear Expectations

Our younger employees want to have a seat at the drawing table. They want to help set their own goals and their own expectations within your company. Allowing them to tell you what they think their job description should be will help you understand more of where they are coming from; and in the end, if they decide that they're not going to follow the description’s stated expectations—which they helped create--you can firmly but politely say, "Well, people, you wrote them..." Urge them to give constructive feedback to the entire staff as well as to themselves. Using self-generated feedback and self-generated expectation building hugely increases the chances that your staff will respond positively to the process, which will help them—and you—grow.

5: Transparency

Millennials like to know what makes their company “tick,” why things are done a certain way, and how they can be part of the recipe for success. How much money did your business generate last month? What are the company’s future plans for expansion, relocation, etc.? And believe it or not, Millennials want to know what their coworkers’ job descriptions look like. The reason why is part admirable, part self-serving.  They want to know so they can figure out every detail of how everyone in the company “fits together” so they can decide if this is where they want to spend their time building a career. It's better for you to know right off the bat if someone isn't “meant to be” with your company so that you don't spend your valuable time, energy, and resources investing in them. 

If you're ready to learn more ideas about how to build your business up, email me to schedule your first 

2018 Business BreakthroughSession!

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The power of change

The power of change.

"You notice a shift in someone's personality and strength when you watch them step over the line they created for themselves. Every day I see people's lives shift when they see themselves for the first time, their true self. It's a beautiful thing."

-Jordan G. Betts

Lucky me, I get to see people change every single day. I watch my employees grow into powerful human beings, I watch women appreciate their whole self for the very first time, I watch middle-school kids gain confidence, I watch little children truly love each and every little part of what makes them special, and I watch men take ownership over who they are. To say I feel blessed is an understatement. The fact that every day, people ask for my help and my direction for their lives is enough to walk around with 900 full cups, there is no room for half-full when you're given the opportunity to help guide and love everyone in your life.

What do I do? Would you believe me if I told you I was a hair stylist? 

I don't just cut hair, I work very closely with the emotional and psychological side of my guests on a daily basis. I work with my employees to teach them how to become better people, to find their path, to follow their dreams, and then to accomplish their goals. I would work salons and stylists to help them find their own personal path to success. I work with my daughter to teach her how to be strong and confident, I work with my family to help maintain our togetherness, and I want to work with you. I may not be a doctor, but I have taken an oath to nurture each and every person I come into contact with. It's just who I was made to be.

I asked my client Bobi to tell me what happened when she found her curls, this is her answer:

"I found my curls when I turned 30. When I came in for my very first haircut with you. I found myself when I found my curls. I always wanted to create and become an entrepreneur, build my business in scents. I have been building scents for people for years but I never had the confidence to fully take it on. I found myself, I found my confidence, I found me." 

The Power of Change...

It's a beautiful thing, keep sharing your heart.

The Mint Betties

Jordan G. Betts
Owner and Mint Leader of Mint Salon
Founder of Eclat: Salon Consulting and Mentoring
National DevaCurl Educator, Regional Goldwell Educator

Trained in NYC, LA, and CANADA

Mother of the cutest, sister, daughter, lover of the one, hopeful inspiration.

"If you don't like where you are... make a change."

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Dominique Grimes

DevaCurl Inspired Stylist
Natural hair Stylist

Trained in NYC, PA, and by Mint Leader; Jordan

Mother of Loyall and a spicy kitten named Ebony, engaged to the man of my dreams.

“People will always talk, so lets give them sumthin to talk about” ― Lady Gaga

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Angelica Ritter

DevaCurl Inspired Stylist
Keratin Complex Certified / Goldwell Colorist
Microblade Certified

Trained in NYC, and by Mint Leader; Jordan

Lover of all 4 legs included, buy me a pizza and we are best friends 

"No one ever made a difference by being like everyone else." P.T. Barnum

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Rachel Robach 

DevaCurl Inspired Stylist / Certified Goldwell Colorist
Certified Arrojo American Wave
Runs Mint Weddings / Co-founder of Mints Pop-Up Braid Bar

Trained in NYC, TORONTO, and by Mint Leader; Jordan

Animal Lover, Music enthusiast, Loves to give back to the community

"Nothing is Impossible, the word itself says I'm possible!"

Mint Salon's address has changed!! 2198 Monroe Ave, Rochester NY 14618

Mint Salon 

has moved to 

2198 Monroe Avenue

Rochester, NY 14618

Our grand opening / 2nd anniversary celebration was amazing! We are so grateful for the incredible support we have from this city! 

Introducing our gorgeous staff and our new space.....

Come visit us!

First Curly Hair Salon in Rochester NY!

What a blessing it has been to be the owner of a Curly Hair Salon in Rochester, NY! 

The excitement of my clients, the excitement of  the new curly hair women finding us, and the excitement of my new location, Brighton, has just been beyond anything I ever imagined. 

One of my favorite things a client said to me about this new adventure, 

"It's about time Curly Hair has a home! Our entire life we have felt uncomfortable walking into a salon, now we all have a salon we can be excited to go to!"

Our ribbon cutting and grand opening party was amazing if you missed it, which I completely understand... I mean Vampire Weekend was playing at the same time! 

Enjoy some images <3

-Jordan

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Announcing... 

Mint Salon

1551 Monroe Avenue (2nd Floor)

Brighton NY 14618

As some of you know my dream has been to open up my own salon here in Rochester NY and now it is happening! I am opening Rochester's first curl-focused salon! (Don't worry, I still love my straight-hair lovelies)

We found a beautiful space that sits right on the line of the City and Brighton for utmost convenience for those of you who travel a distance. Mint Salon is right over Highland Drive on Monroe Ave in Brighton.

AND WE HAVE PARKING!!!!!!!

Mint opens December 1st!
All current appointments will be transferred over to the new salon and you will recieve a phone call letting you know if your appointment is at the NEW SPACE!

I am so excited to share this adventure with you, because without you none of this would be possible. 

Also if you're a social butterfly, you can find us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. 

Again, Thank you for everything you do, I can't wait to give you a space to call your own!

<3 Enjoy and see you soon,

Jordan G. Betts

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DevaCurl Educator Symposium

DevaCurl Educator Training at Devachan Salon in Soho NYC!! 

Well, I am happy to announce that I am now a field educator with DevaCurl here in the Rochester NY area! This weekend was filled with incredible education, new friends and new adventures! 

I will still be working behind the chair as an Advanced Deva-Inspired Stylist but I will be educating as well! I can't wait to go and teach the incredibly talented stylists in Rochester NY all about becoming a curly hair specialist!

The incredible educators (Shari, Colleen, Molly, Cal and Dennis) were quite an inspiration this weekend! They spent so much time making sure we were as ready as ever! They also sent us on an "Amazing *curly* Race" throughout New York City which was an incredible bonding and team building experience! 

Please take a moment to enjoy some of the images - there are more on the attached facebook album link.  If you have any questions please feel free to email me! Click for Email Address

The incredible educators responsible for all of our increased knowledge and fun <3

Celebrating our joining the Deva team!!

Posing for a curly girl picture with my first ever educator Thelma (far left - twins!)

She inspired me to go further with DevaCurl and I am so happy I did! 

Studying hard!

Click for more images on www.facebook.com/jordangbetts

Well, as always...

<3 Enjoy

      -Jordan Betts 

DevaCurl Educator and Advanced Deva Inspired Stylist - Rochester NY