Transform Your Passion into Profit, Elevate Your Craft, Lead with Confidence, and Build Your Empire.
Transform Your Passion into Profit, Elevate Your Craft, Lead with Confidence, and Build Your Empire.
Francine Thompson is the founder of Elite Salon Leadership and a true leader in the beauty industry. With over 25 years behind the chair and 17 years as a salon owner, she’s built a reputation for helping stylists and salon owners crush their goals faster than they thought possible.
For the past decade, Francine has focused on helping stylists become six-figure earners—and now she’s making that same success roadmap accessible to every stylist through her one-of-a-kind Stylist App. Whether you're thinking about going solo, planning for retirement, or bracing for tax season, Francine’s year-round programs tackle the real-life challenges beauty pros face.
But her zone of genius is in supporting salon owners and their teams through 1:1 coaching and mentorship. She’s all about high-impact strategies that turn potential into profit—and she doesn’t believe in struggling for years to get there.
Her mission? To help you grow faster, lead smarter, and turn your talent into long-term success.
Francine Thompson is the founder of Elite Salon Leadership and a true leader in the beauty industry. With over 25 years behind the chair and 17 years as a salon owner, she’s built a reputation for helping stylists and salon owners crush their goals faster than they thought possible.
For the past decade, Francine has focused on helping stylists become six-figure earners—and now she’s making that same success roadmap accessible to every stylist through her one-of-a-kind Stylist App. Whether you're thinking about going solo, planning for retirement, or bracing for tax season, Francine’s year-round programs tackle the real-life challenges beauty pros face.
But her zone of genius is in supporting salon owners and their teams through 1:1 coaching and mentorship. She’s all about high-impact strategies that turn potential into profit—and she doesn’t believe in struggling for years to get there.
Her mission? To help you grow faster, lead smarter, and turn your talent into long-term success.
Our Mission
At Elite Salon Leadership, we’re all about turning salon leaders and stylists into industry game-changers. We’re here to create a vibrant, growth-focused space where beauty pros can truly shine. Our secret sauce? It’s all in our four pillars: Know yourself, Know your business, Know your team, and Know your future.
We’re giving this community the skills and insights they need to help bring positive change to the industry. With our expert support, tools for self-discovery, and efficiency hacks, we’re all about motivating teams and leaders to deliver 6-figure service and unforgettable customer experiences. Our mission? To build a powerhouse of salon pros who are leading the charge and setting new benchmarks in the beauty world.
Our Mission
At Elite Salon Leadership, we’re all about turning salon leaders and stylists into industry game-changers. We’re here to create a vibrant, growth-focused space where beauty pros can truly shine. Our secret sauce? It’s all in our four pillars: Know yourself, Know your business, Know your team, and Know your future.
We’re giving this community the skills and insights they need to help bring positive change to the industry. With our expert support, tools for self-discovery, and efficiency hacks, we’re all about motivating teams and leaders to deliver 6-figure service and unforgettable customer experiences. Our mission? To build a powerhouse of salon pros who are leading the charge and setting new benchmarks in the beauty world.
Know Yourself
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Here’s the thing, if you want your team to be remarkable, you’ve gotta know their strengths and weaknesses inside out. It’s all about matching tasks to their skills so everyone’s doing what they do best, which means higher productivity and happier team vibes. Spotting where they need a little extra help means you can back them up in the right way, making success a sure thing. And hey, stylists, don’t forget—your role is that of a leader as well! You need to rock your role as a supportive and influential leader to make your team dynamic reach its fullest potential.
Know Your Business
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Listen up: if you want your business to really crush it, you’ve gotta be tight with it. Knowing your business inside and out—its goals, values, and all the challenges it faces—lets you make smart moves and actually get results. It’s like being the ultimate power couple: you’ve got to understand each other to make things work.
Know Your Team
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Here’s the thing, if you want your team to be remarkable, you’ve gotta know their strengths and weaknesses inside out. It’s all about matching tasks to their skills so everyone’s doing what they do best, which means higher productivity and happier team vibes. Spotting where they need a little extra help means you can back them up in the right way, making success a sure thing. And hey, stylists, don’t forget—your role is that of a leader as well! You need to rock your role as a supportive and influential leader to make your team dynamic reach its fullest potential.
Know Your Future
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Let’s be real: leaving a killer legacy is what gets a lot of business owners and stylists fired up. When you picture the big, lasting impact you want to make on your industry, community, or even just your closest family and friends, you can steer your business practices, values, and culture to match. This way, you’re not just chasing quick wins—you’re setting up your business to leave a mark that’ll be felt for generations.
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Know Yourself
Alright, let’s get real. Knowing yourself isn’t just some fluffy self-help nonsense—it’s essential for leveling up your life, finding your purpose, and creating the success you want. When you truly get what makes you tick, what you’re good at, and where you need to up your game, you make choices that actually create the results you want. Self-awareness helps you spot those annoying habits and beliefs that are tripping you up and gives you the power to switch things up.
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Know Your Business
Listen up: if you want your business to really crush it, you’ve gotta be tight with it. Knowing your business inside and out—its goals, values, and all the challenges it faces—lets you make smart moves and actually get results. It’s like being the ultimate power couple: you’ve got to understand each other to make things work.
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Know Your Team
Here’s the thing, if you want your team to be remarkable, you’ve gotta know their strengths and weaknesses inside out. It’s all about matching tasks to their skills so everyone’s doing what they do best, which means higher productivity and happier team vibes. Spotting where they need a little extra help means you can back them up in the right way, making success a sure thing. And hey, stylists, don’t forget—your role is that of a leader as well! You need to rock your role as a supportive and influential leader to make your team dynamic reach its fullest potential.
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Know Your Future
Let’s be real: leaving a killer legacy is what gets a lot of business owners and stylists fired up. When you picture the big, lasting impact you want to make on your industry, community, or even just your closest family and friends, you can steer your business practices, values, and culture to match. This way, you’re not just chasing quick wins—you’re setting up your business to leave a mark that’ll be felt for generations.
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HOW IT WORKS
Book your 1:1 consultation
Want to take action in your beauty business but unsure what your next step should be? This is not uncommon, which is why we offer a one time, free 1:1 call where you can ask all your questions and get advice from an expert. This call is an opportunity for you to get clarity and see if Elite Salon Leadership can support you in making your next move.
Join the waitlist for our
Solo Stylist App
Every stylist hits the same roadblocks—so why struggle solo? Think of this app as your pocket coach: affordable, on-demand, and always ready to spill the answers when you need them most.
Stay in touch
Stay connected with weekly inspiration, education, free tools and access to the latest happenings at Elite Salon Leadership by joining our email list.
HOW IT WORKS
Book your 1:1 consultation
Want to take action in your beauty business but unsure what your next step should be? This is not uncommon, which is why we offer a one time, free 1:1 call where you can ask all your questions and get advice from an expert. This call is an opportunity for you to get clarity and see if Elite Salon Leadership can support you in making your next move.
Join the waitlist for our
Solo Stylist App
Every stylist hits the same roadblocks—so why struggle solo? Think of this app as your pocket coach: affordable, on-demand, and always ready to spill the answers when you need them most.
Stay in touch
Stay connected with weekly inspiration, education, free tools and access to the latest happenings at Elite Salon Leadership by joining our email list.
Follow along
Stay inspired with the latest tips, trends, and insider secrets to grow your beauty business.
From educational content to motivation for your journey, we’re here to help you
lead with confidence, master your craft, and thrive.
Follow us for:
Daily tips on growing your clientele and profits
Expert advice on mastering your skills
Fun and engaging content that empowers you to level up your career
Follow along
Stay inspired with the latest tips, trends, and insider secrets to grow your beauty business. From educational content to motivation for your journey, we’re here to help you lead with confidence, master your craft, and thrive.
Follow us for:
Daily tips on growing your clientele and profits
Expert advice on mastering your skills
Fun and engaging content that empowers you to level up your career