Welcome back to Let's Talk Shop with Denise and Corina! In today's episode, we're diving into all things holiday prep for salons. With November and December being the busiest times of the year for salons, especially around Thanksgiving and Christmas, we're sharing our expert tips and experiences to help you navigate this season successfully. Join us as we discuss the unique challenges of cat grooming services during this time and how we pivot to focus on other areas. We'll cover everything from maintaining equipment and efficient workflows to avoiding changes that can disrupt your salon's operations. Denise will share her experience of avoiding holiday peaks and striving to maintain regular business during December, while Corina opens up about her previous peaks and valleys in sales and her new focus on consistent monthly income. Discover the secrets to keeping your sanity intact and your budget on track as we dive into strategies for scheduling, offering extra work hours, and handling the Black Friday madness. Plus, we'll spill the beans on our plans for partnering with the Buffalo Animal Shelter and our exciting donation drive happening throughout the holiday season. And of course, we'll touch on the importance of community presence, generating traffic, and building brand loyalty during Black Friday and Small Business Saturday. We'll discuss the advantages of offering nail trims in a grooming salon compared to vet clinics and how it can attract new customers to your business. So grab your headphones and tune in to Let's Talk Shop with Denise and Corina as we bring you the latest insights and strategies for holiday prep in the salon industry. Let's get started!