Next-Gen Legacy (Part 2) —Stepping Into Leadership in Family-Run Salons with Tash Grossman + Tilly Capel

Episode two of our three-part mini-series Next Gen Legacy explores leadership in family-run salon businesses. A How To Cut It podcast series in partnership with Wella Professionals UKI , this episode features its hosts Tash Grossman (CEO, HOB Salons) and Tilly Capel (Operations Director, Lara Johnson Lifestyle) on what it takes to step into authority, modernise operations, and protect a legacy. In today’s conversation Tash opens up about moving beyond “the founder’s daughter,” driving performance, and making tough calls—including closing the HOB Camden Academy and launching a new education partnership with Wella Professionals . While Tilly reveals how feedback-led culture, flexible policies, and smart structures help retain talent and support teams. Expect honest lessons on identity, change management, and building a salon that works for today’s clients and careers. Hit play.   Chapters 16:29: Leadership in Family Businesses 28:40: Closing the HOB Camden Academy 32:59: Partnership with Wella Professionals 37:44: Challenges and Opportunities in Business   Resources from todays episode Wella Professionals Store HERE Wella Professionals UKI on Instagram @wellaprofessionalsuki Wella Professionals Education HERE Wella Professionals UKI on TikTok HERE HOB Salons on Instagram @hob_salons Lara Johnson Lifestyle on Instagram @larajohnsonlifestyle Watch on How To Cut It YouTube Channel HERE How To Cut It on Instagram @howtocutit How To Cut It on TikTok @howtocutit

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