Our Story
Where passion for beauty meets the power of business strategy
Meet Jeanne Degen
President & CEO, Positive Salon Strategies
Jeanne Degen is a seasoned salon industry expert with over 35 years of experience who has transformed her deep understanding of the beauty business into a mission to help salon professionals thrive.
As the President and CEO of Positive Salon Strategies, she specializes in bridging the critical gap between artistic talent and business acumen in the salon industry.
The Mission That Drives Us
Throughout her extensive career, Jeanne has identified and addressed the recurring challenges that prevent talented beauty professionals from achieving business success. This insight inspired her to develop comprehensive training programs that demystify the business side of salon operations, making complex strategies accessible and actionable for professionals at all levels.
Areas of Expertise
Revenue Optimization
Compassionate retailing strategies and state-of-the-art upselling techniques that feel authentic, not pushy.
Customer Acquisition
Creative strategies for attracting new clients and building a loyal customer base that keeps coming back.
Loyalty Building
Proven methods for building both staff and client loyalty that create a thriving salon culture.
What Sets Us Apart
Proven in the Real World: Every strategy Jeanne teaches has been personally implemented in her own salons and refined through years of hands-on experience.
Accessible & Practical: All training materials are available digitally through downloadable content and online formats, providing time-efficient, cost-effective solutions that fit seamlessly into busy schedules.
Easy to Implement: Programs are designed to be simple to understand and innovative in presentation, ensuring even the busiest professionals can apply game-changing strategies immediately.
Battle-Tested Nationwide: Refined through training thousands of professionals across the United States, these methods deliver consistent results.
Why This Work Matters
Understanding that many salons struggle to break even or face closure, Jeanne is passionate about providing the knowledge and tools necessary to overcome these obstacles.
Her commitment to the industry goes beyond traditional training—she empowers salon professionals to establish strategies that set them apart in today's competitive marketplace.
Excellence in both the art and business of beauty isn't just possible—it's essential for long-term success.
The Impact We're Making
Through Positive Salon Strategies, Jeanne continues to help beauty professionals nationwide reach new levels of success and accomplishment, proving that excellence in both the art and business of beauty is not only possible but essential for long-term success.
Ready to Transform Your Salon Career?
Join the thousands of beauty professionals who have already discovered the difference that real business training makes.