This episode is with Crystal Smith, a Team Leader in South Carolina. She walks us through her transition from being a Manager to becoming a Team Leader. She shares the highs and lows of her journey, and how her determination to be a good mother and leader has paved her way to success.

Hall of Fame Podcast - Crystal Smith

Casey Lackey

This episode is with Casey Lackey, an Area Manager for stores in North Carolina. In this interview, she explains the need for self-motivation, discusses the importance of providing a caring and nurturing environment for stylists coming out of beauty school and chronicles how she has thrived at Sport Clips.

Hall of Fame Podcast - Casey Lackey

Brenda Long

This episode is the final one in our "Survive and Advance" series. The interview is with Brenda Long, the successful manager of the Sport Clips Haircuts of Bonney Lake, Washington. Brenda details how she escaped a life of domestic abuse, overcame drug addiction and how she turned her life around after 3 years in prison for dealing meth. Brenda's joyful approach to life resonates through the episode, and her story is sure to inspire listeners to confront and tackle their challenges as well.Domestic Violence, or Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), drastically impacts more than 12 million women and men each year in the United States. Sport Clips offers the Cut It Out training as part of new Team Member Orientation for every store Team Member. The goal is to create awareness so Team Members can recognize the signs of intimate partner violence (IPV) and refer others to help by 1-800-799-7233.

This episode is the final one in our "Survive and Advance" series. The interview is with Brenda Long, the successful manager of the Sport Clips Haircuts of Bonney Lake, Washington. Brenda details how she escaped a life of domestic abuse, overcame drug addiction and how she turned her life around after 3 years in prison for dealing meth. Brenda's joyful approach to life resonates through the episode, and her story is sure to inspire listeners to confront and tackle their challenges as well. Domestic Violence, or Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), drastically impacts more than 12 million women and men each year in the United States. Sport Clips offers the Cut It Out training as part of new Team Member Orientation for every store Team Member. The goal is to create awareness so Team Members can recognize the signs of intimate partner violence (IPV) and refer others to help by 1-800-799-7233.

Hall of Fame Podcast - Brenda Long

Andrea Allemand

In this episode, we interview Andrea Allemand, an area coach in South Carolina and one of the founding members of the Sport Clips Artistic Team. Andrea explains what drew her to Sport Clips, walks us through what it was like becoming a manager at 18 years old and what's in store next for her career.

Hall of Fame Podcast - Andrea Allemand

Veronica Jordan

This episode, the next one in our "Survive and Advance" series, is with Veronica Jordan, the manager of the Sport Clips Haircuts of Oregon City. Veronica is a renowned fashion designer whose custom made Sport Clips themed dress stole the show at the 2019 Annual Convention. More importantly, Veronica is a single mom and a survivor of drug addiction, homelessness and domestic violence. In this interview, Veronica details how she escaped an abusive marriage, overcame a debilitating drug addiction and successfully raises her three children.  Domestic Violence, or Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), drastically impacts more than 12 million women and men each year in the United States. Sport Clips offers the Cut It Out training as part of new Team Member Orientation for every store Team Member. The goal is to create awareness so Team Members can recognize the signs of intimate partner violence (IPV) and refer others to help by 1-800-799-7233.

Hall of Fame Podcast - Veronica Jordan

Rosalie Powell

This episode is with Rosalie Powell, the manager of the Sport Clips at Biltmore Park Town Square in Asheville, NC. In this interview, Rosalie discusses the importance of a positive approach in the workplace, explains her "Victory Wall", details how her store overcame recruiting challenges and updates us on the impact that social media has on her store culture.

Hall of Fame Podcast - Rosalie Powell

This episode is with Brittany Fitzgerald, an Area Coach in North Texas and Artistic Team Member. Brittany was one of the keynote speakers at the 2019 National Huddle (Sport Clips Annual Convention) and her presentation "Do It With Passion or Don't Do It All" has become a company wide theme. In this interview, Brittany explains how she overcame a physical disorder that threatened her career called "Tremors" that causes involuntary and rhythmic shaking of the hands. She also details what it is like performing in front of thousands of people and some secrets to her success in the industry.

Hall of Fame Podcast- Brittany Fitzgerald

Darryl Fisher

In this episode, we interview the founder of Ageless Aviation Dreams Foundation, Darryl Fisher. We discuss the mission of AADF, hear updates from memorable flights in 2019 and find out what's coming up soon! Sport Clips is the primary sponsor for The Ageless Aviation Dreams Foundation, a non-profit organization established and dedicated to honoring seniors and United States military veterans. Through donations, the foundation provides once-in-a-lifetime “Dream Flights” to veterans, many of whom served during WWII, in a Boeing Stearman biplane, the same aircraft used to train many military aviators in the late thirties and early forties. Find out more at: http://www.agelessaviationdreams.org

In this episode, we interview the founder of Ageless Aviation Dreams Foundation, Darryl Fisher. We discuss the mission of AADF, hear updates from memorable flights in 2019 and find out what's coming up soon! Sport Clips is the primary sponsor for The Ageless Aviation Dreams Foundation, a non-profit organization established and dedicated to honoring seniors and United States military veterans. Through donations, the foundation provides once-in-a-lifetime “Dream Flights” to veterans, many of whom served during WWII, in a Boeing Stearman biplane, the same aircraft used to train many military aviators in the late thirties and early forties. Find out more at: <a href="http://www.agelessaviationdreams.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.agelessaviationdreams.org</a>

Hall of Fame Podcast - Darryl Fisher 2019 Update

Laura Torres

This episode is with Laura Torres, the manager of Sport Clips Palm Desert in California. Her store currently has eight different fundraisers to support the Sport Clips VFW Help A Hero Scholarship Fund. In this interview, she shares how her team has come together to raise funds for veterans returning to civilian life. Laura also chronicles her phenomenal success since joining Sport Clips, becoming a U.S. Citizen and what's next for her career and family.

Hall of Fame Podcast - Laura Torres

Shannon Villers

This episode is with Shannon Villers, a stylist at Sport Clips Haircuts of Vienna. Shannon recently won a custom built Harley-Davidson through an American Crew contest benefiting the Sport Clips VFW Help A Hero Scholarship Program. Shannon details the secrets to her retail success, shares what is what like winning the motorcycle and explains why supporting Help A Hero is so important to her.

Hall of Fame Podcast - Shannon Villers from Help A Hero Contest

In this Podcast, we explore the world inside, outside and all around Sport Clips Haircuts. Sport Clips is like no other haircut place. TVs everywhere - playing sports. And guy-smart stylists who know how to give the perfect haircut. Everyone walks out feeling like an MVP.

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Sport Clips Hall of Fame Podcast

This episode is with Vinny Antidormi and his family. Vinny is an Honored Child with the St. Baldrick's Foundation. Vinny's parents, Jason and Brenda, walk us through Vinny's cancer diagnosis and treatment, while Vinny and his big brothers, Jake and Luke, share their perspective on how cancer has impacted their family and every day routine.As the largest private funder of childhood cancer research grants, the St. Baldrick’s Foundation believes that kids are special and deserve to be treated that way. St. Baldrick’s funds are granted to some of the most brilliant childhood cancer research experts in the world and to innovative explorers who bring with them the promise of a future free from childhood cancers. Kids need treatments as unique as they are – and that starts with funding research just for them.In 2016, Sport Clips Haircuts proudly signed on as St. Baldrick’s’ first National Partner, committing to give more than $1 million in support of childhood cancer research over the next three years. In 2019, we recommitted our efforts and will donate another $1 million to the organization over the next 3 years.

This episode is with Vinny Antidormi and his family. Vinny is an Honored Child with the St. Baldrick's Foundation. Vinny's parents, Jason and Brenda, walk us through Vinny's cancer diagnosis and treatment, while Vinny and his big brothers, Jake and Luke, share their perspective on how cancer has impacted their family and every day routine. As the largest private funder of childhood cancer research grants, the St. Baldrick’s Foundation believes that kids are special and deserve to be treated that way. St. Baldrick’s funds are granted to some of the most brilliant childhood cancer research experts in the world and to innovative explorers who bring with them the promise of a future free from childhood cancers. Kids need treatments as unique as they are – and that starts with funding research just for them. In 2016, Sport Clips Haircuts proudly signed on as St. Baldrick’s’ first National Partner, committing to give more than $1 million in support of childhood cancer research over the next three years. In 2019, we recommitted our efforts and will donate another $1 million to the organization over the next 3 years.

Hall of Fame Podcast - Antidormi Family

Saronna Maldonado

Fileshia Almaguer

In this episode, we sit down with the "Brain Trust" of the Sport Clips Huddles. Saronna Maldonado is the Sport Clips Director of Events, and Fileshia Almaguer is her trusty sidekick and the Sport Clips Event Coordinator. These two ladies plan every detail of the annual conventions for all 1,800+ Sport Clips locations in the US and Canada. In this podcast, we find out how they found success at Sport Clips, what it takes to pull off the biggest convention of the year, plus late breaking news about this year's Huddle.

Hall of Fame Podcast - Saronna Maldonado and Fileshia Almaguer (Huddle Team)

Krystle Sierras

In this episode of the podcast, we interview Sport Clips legend and founding member of the Artistic Team, Krystle Sierras. Krystle shares how a career at Sport Clips has allowed her to chase childhood dreams, including traveling the country, performing in front of large audiences and even appearing on TV. She explains how the safety net afforded her by Sport Clips during major life changes paved the way for her rise to the top. Make sure to follow her on IG at @krystlesierras_

Hall of Fame Podcast - Krystle Sierras

Debra Sawyer

This episode is an interview with Debra Sawyer, a Team Leader with over 20 stores in VA and FL who was recently named a "Franchise Rock Star" by the Franchise Business Review. In this episode, Debra speaks openly about the highs and lows of entrepreneurship and franchising. She also gives us a glimpse into how she successfully navigated the early years of juggling franchising with a full-time job and raising her daughters, what she would have done differently and what makes being a Team Leader at Sport Clips so special.

Hall of Fame Podcast - Debra Sawyer

Taylor Clinker

In this episode, we interview Specialist Taylor Clinker as part of our "Haircuts with Heart" Series. Specialist Clinker is recovering from a debilitating leg injury that he suffered in a soccer match while deployed in Germany. He is currently rehabbing at Walter Reed Hospital in Bethesda, MD and shares with us what that experience is like. We sat down to interview Specialist Clinker following a dinner hosted by the Aleethia Foundation. The mission of the Aleethia Foundation is to support injured service members with therapeutic recreation, small financial grants, family emergency aid, assistive technology items, and home improvements to assist with an injured service member's mobility and other unmet needs. Sport Clips is proud to sponsor “Friday Night Dinners” which provide injured veterans and their families with the opportunity to enjoy a great meal while socializing – an integral part of the healing process. To learn more about the Aleethia Foundation, please visit: www.aleethia.org

In this episode, we interview Specialist Taylor Clinker as part of our "Haircuts with Heart" Series. Specialist Clinker is recovering from a debilitating leg injury that he suffered in a soccer match while deployed in Germany. He is currently rehabbing at Walter Reed Hospital in Bethesda, MD and shares with us what that experience is like. We sat down to interview Specialist Clinker following a dinner hosted by the Aleethia Foundation. The mission of the Aleethia Foundation is to support injured service members with therapeutic recreation, small financial grants, family emergency aid, assistive technology items, and home improvements to assist with an injured service member's mobility and other unmet needs. Sport Clips is proud to sponsor “Friday Night Dinners” which provide injured veterans and their families with the opportunity to enjoy a great meal while socializing – an integral part of the healing process. To learn more about the Aleethia Foundation, please visit: <a href="http://www.aleethia.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.aleethia.org</a>

Sport Clips Hall of Fame Podcast - Specialist Taylor Clinker

Mark Mansfield

Jan and Mark Mansfield are the Area Developers of North Texas and New Mexico, as well as Team Leaders of 5 stores in the Dallas and Lubbock area. The Mansfields started their Sport Clips journey in 1999. In this episode of the podcast, we discuss how they have balanced a healthy marriage and raising a family with their Sport Clips career, as well as topics such overcoming challenges, creating fun and memorable experiences for Team Members and more.

Hall of Fame Podcast - Jan and Mark Mansfield

Gabby Galarneau

This episode is with Gabby Galarneau, cancer survivor and honored kid with St. Baldrick's Foundation. As the largest private funder of childhood cancer research grants, the St. Baldrick’s Foundation believes that kids are special and deserve to be treated that way. In 2016, Sport Clips Haircuts proudly signed on as St. Baldrick’s’ first National Partner, committing to give more than $1 million dollars in support of childhood cancer research over the next three years. In this podcast, Gabby details what her life was life before, during and after her cancer treatments. She also gives us a glimpse into the impact childhood cancer research is having on the lives and quality of life for all involved. For more information, visit: www.sportclips.com/sbf

This episode is with Gabby Galarneau, cancer survivor and honored kid with St. Baldrick's Foundation. As the largest private funder of childhood cancer research grants, the St. Baldrick’s Foundation believes that kids are special and deserve to be treated that way. In 2016, Sport Clips Haircuts proudly signed on as St. Baldrick’s’ first National Partner, committing to give more than $1 million dollars in support of childhood cancer research over the next three years. In this podcast, Gabby details what her life was life before, during and after her cancer treatments. She also gives us a glimpse into the impact childhood cancer research is having on the lives and quality of life for all involved. For more information, visit: <a href="http://www.sportclips.com/sbf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.sportclips.com/sbf</a>

Hall of Fame Podcast with Gabby Galarneau

Cortney Critser

This podcast interview is with Cortney Critser, Assistant Manager at CA755. This episode is the next in our "Survive and Advance" series. Throughout the series, we have been holding conversations with survivors of addiction, illness and other life challenges. In this episode, Cortney details her unimaginable introduction to meth, which lead to homelessness, jail time and suicidal depression. She also describes how she found peace and stability while at Sport Clips.

Hall of Fame Podcast - Cortney Critser

John Kohler

This episode is an interview with John Kohler, the Area Developer for Michigan, Illinois and Eastern Missouri, a region that includes over 170 Sport Clips locations. John is one of the most widely respected and beloved members of the Sport Clips family, and is celebrating his 15th year as an A.D. In this interview, John shares how he transitioned from a rewarding career in Corporate America to successfully launching Sport Clips in a new market. John also opens up about the importance of teamwork and what he has learned over the years, as well as how his day-to-day role has shifted since he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.

Hall of Fame Podcast - John Kohler

Shamaila Taj

Arif Taj is one of the most successful Team Leaders in Sport Clips. Along with his wife, Susan, and his daughter, Shamaila, Arif owns and operates 6 locations in Souther California. With a strong background in management and franchising, Arif has refined recruiting strategies and created marketing opportunities to help Sport Clips succeed. In this episode, Arif and Shamaila discuss what they have done to build a strong culture that fosters employee retention.

Hall of Fame Podcast - Arif and Shamaila Taj, Part 1

Hildamay Cruz

In this episode, we interview Hildamay "Kanga" Cruz. Hildamay is the Manager of IA601 and is one of two managers who was recently named "Manager of the Year" at the 2019 National Huddle. In this podcast, we hear about her rise to stardom, her immigration from Cuba as a child and the roots of her strong work ethic. (We also learn how she was nicknamed Kangacruz). Follow her on instagram at @mrs.hildamaycruz

Hall of Fame Podcast - Hildamay Cruz

In this episode, we interview the team from TN210 that has raised the most money for Help A Hero each of the last 5 years! Since 2013, Sport Clips has been the primary supporter of the VFW’s Sport Clips Help A Hero Scholarship program, which provides scholarships for service members and veterans for use at post-secondary schools and trade schools. To date, we have awarded more than 1,000 scholarships totaling $4.9 million. To learn more about the VFW's "Sport Clips Help A Hero Scholarship" program, including details on eligibility, visit: https://www.vfw.org/scholarship/

In this episode, we interview the team from TN210 that has raised the most money for Help A Hero each of the last 5 years! Since 2013, Sport Clips has been the primary supporter of the VFW’s Sport Clips Help A Hero Scholarship program, which provides scholarships for service members and veterans for use at post-secondary schools and trade schools. To date, we have awarded more than 1,000 scholarships totaling $4.9 million. To learn more about the VFW's "Sport Clips Help A Hero Scholarship" program, including details on eligibility, visit: <a href="https://www.vfw.org/scholarship/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.vfw.org/scholarship/</a>

Sport Clips Hall of Fame Podcast - Help a Hero with TN210

Duke Sorensen

Duke Sorensen is the Area Developer of Utah and Idaho, as well as a Team Leader with 5 stores and one of the most beloved members of the Sport Clips family. In this episode of the podcast, we discuss what drew him to Sport Clips 15 years ago, the importance of living the Sport Clips values, and the reasons he loves what he does.

Hall of Fame Podcast - Duke Sorensen

Christina Miller

In this episode recorded in September of 2018, we interview Christina Miller. Christina is the Manager of TX118 which won the coveted "Logan Trophy" at the 2018 National Huddle. In this podcast, we find out how she took an underperforming store to the pinnacle of success.

Hall of Fame Podcast - Christina Miller, Logan Trophy Winner

Maria Jones

In this episode, we interview Maria Jones, a Sport Clips coach in the Pennsylvania and West Virginia area and a member of the Sport Clips Artistic Team. Maria explains how she landed her dream job at Sport Clips right out of beauty school, and also details her rise to the top, what it's like to perform on big stages and what's next for her career. Make sure to follow her on IG at @maria.jones3

Hall of Fame Podcast - Maria Jones

Frankie Delgado

In this episode recorded in October of 2018, we interview Frankie Delgado. Frankie is an Area Coach at Sport Clips in Southern California and an Artistic Team Member. In this podcast, we follow her journey from Barber School to the big stage at events like Caper, BarberCon and Huddle. On Instagram @frankie_d_fadez

Hall of Fame Podcast - Frankie Delgado

This episodes features Brian Long, aka "Gib", the founder and CEO of Gibs Grooming. In this interview, Gib explains how being a serial entrepreneur paved the way for him to launch a new product line that has taken the Beauty Industry by storm.

Hall of Fame Podcast - Gib

In this episode recorded in April of 2019, we interview Nina Carilli, Jeffrey Crummie and Sherry DuCarme. Nina is the Manager, and Jeffrey and Sherry are the Team Leaders, of PA108, the store that won the coveted "Logan Trophy" at the 2019 National Huddle. In this podcast, we find out how this store found next level success and created winning opportunities for its Team Members and Clients.

Sport Clips Hall of Fame Podcast - PA108, Logan Trophy Winner

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