Chris Holman welcomes back Scott Weaver, President, and Co-Owner of Douglas J Companies, Okemos, East Lansing, across Michigan, Tennessee, and Nebraska.
Watch Scott and Chris discuss Douglas J’s future, beauty and wellness trends, expansion strategy, policy engagement, and philanthropy across states, in the YouTube video shared below:In their conversation, Chris looked to find out several things from Scott.
- Welcome back Scott, last week we were discussing the Douglas J Companies but had more to cover, remind us again about Douglas J.?
- What trends in beauty, wellness, and education do you see shaping the next decade for Douglas J and the industry at large?
- Any more expansions in the works, or is this a time of fortifying where you are?
- It might not be top of mind with customers, but you frequently work with state government to address issues in your industry?
- Coming off Giving Tuesday, remind us about some of the philanthropies Douglas J. Companies support?
For those who may have missed last week’s interview; Watch Scott and Chris discuss updates on Douglas J’s rebrand, new product lines, and how expanded training better prepares students for today’s salon industry, in the YouTube video shared below:
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Founded in 1967 by Doug Weaver, Douglas J Salon eventually grew to launch their first spa in the 70’s, and into the institute education model in 1986. In 1993, Douglas J partnered with Aveda to launch their education program. Today, the company is run by President Scott Weaver and Vice President TJ Weaver, Doug’s two sons.
Douglas J is a family-owned company spanning four generations over more than 55 years and consisting of eight institute and four salon locations across Michigan, Tennessee and Nebraska. The institutes offer cosmetology, esthiology, barbering, and massage therapy programs with proven methods and real-world training for future beauty and wellness professionals. All locations are built on these same values: care, community, and commitment. For more information on the institutes, visit douglasj.edu, or douglasj.com for salons.
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