Tune in to hear April tell us about her perspective on the future of the industry!Follow/subscribe to be the first to know when new episodes are released. Like what you hear? Leave us a review!KEY TAKEAWAYS:-- There is a significant gap in the use of technology to help improve the lives and careers of the hair and beauty industry pros.-- Beauty pros will learn about retirement in the near future.-- How will beauty pros get health insurance and access to micro-loans? -- Licensing as it stands is being questioned, i.e., specialized licensing. -- Texas + Virginia have already slashed hours. -- Tech in the salon includes virtual assistants, software for management, and professional first software.-- Investors and society at large will have a higher appreciation and respect for the industry.MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:Learn more and download the HANDSOME appFollow April on InstagramFollow HANDSOME app on InstagramFollow HANDSOME app on FacebookThe Hairdresser Strong Show is all about Salon Owners, Rising Stylists, and Seasoned Stylists sharing their experiences, successes, failures, and advice to inform, educate, and empower their Fellow Hairdresser. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.? LIKE THIS EPISODE? Send me a DM, and let me know! ? HEAD TO OUR WEBSITE for guest recommendations, resources, and our blogThe views and opinions of our guests are theirs and important to hear. Each guest's views and opinions are their own and we aim to bring you diverse perspectives, career paths and thoughts about the craft and industry so you can become Hairdresser Strong! They do not necessarily reflect the positions of HairdresserStrong.com.