Gain clear, actionable strategies to grow your salon

Learn from experts who understand business beyond beauty

Take part in live workshop sessions - not just passive talks

Network with 100–150 ambitious salon owners

Walk away with tools, plans and ideas you can implement immediately

Incredible value for a full-day, all-inclusive business growth experience

This is your opportunity to gain the competitive edge in an increasingly challenging market.

Supported by:

Josh Yardley

The Smart Group

• Consistency of Results - Why energy-based equipment can change your business
• Regenerative Skin – The Future

"Hosting the Smart Better Business Growth Summit gives me the opportunity to give back to an industry I’ve loved for over 33 years. By bringing together leading experts in their fields, we’re giving salon owners and managers access to real business skills and practical insights they can implement immediately. The summit creates space to share ideas, explore opportunities for growth, and raise our collective standards so we can be the best we can be. I look forward to welcoming you.”

Susan Routledge

Beauty & Aesthetic Clinic Owner, Industry Speaker & Author

Building an Incomparable Cash Rich Business

Joint host for the event, Susan Routledge is a multi-award winning clinic owner, business consultant, mentor and founder of Beauty Directors Club. She is renowned for transforming the fortunes of salon and clinic owners through her programmes, with her unique trademarked business formula. Susan is also a trusted industry advisor, awards judge, and the author and co-author of 5 No 1 international best selling books. 

“I help salon, clinic & spa owners across the world grow a more profitable beauty business, on their terms, so they can work "ON" their business not "IN" it, while enjoying the freedom and rewards it provides, no matter what the economy throws at us.”

Shari Teigman

Business Optimisation

The Maverick Edge: Stop Hiding Behind Skill

Shari is a performance coach and visionary business strategist from New York, dedicated to teaching the Maverick Method for achieving your ultimate potential in both life and business. With a focus on high-level CEOs, entrepreneurs, and startups, she inspires her clients to break free from the bottlenecks that keep them stuck and small, empowering them to catapult to new levels of success in all areas. With nearly a decade of experience in the field, Shari also now leads the coaching department for one of the largest entreprenership training companies in the UK. With her infectious energy and playful spirit, she's helped countless individuals and businesses reach new levels of awesomeness. So buckle up and get ready to unleash your inner Maverick with Shari by your side.

“My mission is helping entrepreneurs see their exceptional self and creating the extraordinary in the ordinary. Building + scaling businesses + selves that they love instead of feeling dead and numb inside.”

Chris Taylor

Social Media Optimisation

How to Generate Consistent Business from Social Media in 2026.

Chris helps founders and business owners turn confused and inconsistent social media and LinkedIn activity into clear, confidence-driven growth. His work focuses on building understanding before tactics — teaching people why things work, when they work, and what must be in place before they ever should. Chris’ approach blends strategic thinking with emotional intelligence, supporting sustainable momentum and intentional business growth.

“Rather than relying on hacks or pressure-based selling, I help leaders create messaging that feels authentic, build sales pathways they can execute with ease, and develop daily structure that removes guesswork.”

Marnie Wills

AI Strategies for Growing Businesses

Position Yourself Ahead of the Curve

Marnie is an AI trainer and strategist who helps businesses integrate artificial intelligence in ethical, safe, and strategically aligned ways. She works with founders and leadership teams to design AI assistants, custom tools, and intelligent workflows that amplify human strengths rather than replace them. Her expertise spans custom AI assistants, no-code AI applications, and agentic workflows that automate repeatable tasks with clear human oversight. Alongside the technology, Marnie supports teams to build the mindset and habits needed to work confidently with AI. She is known for making complex ideas accessible and for delivering practical solutions that save time, improve quality, and drive sustainable business growth.

“My approach recognises that AI adoption isn't just a tech shift – it's a fundamental habit and mindset shift that requires strategic leadership.”

Live, interactive workshops within each session

Marketplace access

Success Panel Q&A with industry leaders

Meaningful connections, idea-sharing and collaboration opportunities

"Thank you for arranging such a great day. It was superb. Will definitely attend any future event and drag all my therapist chums along."