About Us
Crystal Focus Salon Success Coaching / Salon Consulting services Salons and Spas nationwide, and is based in Michigan.
Owner, Kristi Valenzuela, specializes in solving tough salon challenges. She has authored and co-authored many books, cds, and training programs that are easy to follow and proven to make a difference in salon profitability and team happiness. Kristi also has blog columns at: SALON TODAY MAGAZINE and NAILS MAGAZINE.
Kristi's national recognition as a top business strategist and motivational speaker is based on years of hands-on business practices. She has earned rave reviews from salon owners, service providers, and distributor sales
consultants; and has been featured or quoted in nearly every salon magazine.
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Coach Kristi Valenzuela
Kristi Valenzuela is the founder of Crystal Focus Salon Coaching, partner in Summit Salon Business Center, and author of many top selling salon industry books, audio cds, and educational collaterals. She has facilitated thousands of main stage events and in-salon workshops focusing on “people skills for profitability.” She has earned rave reviews for her easy-to-use systems, and real-life strategies for stylists, front desk professionals, and leadership teams. Kristi has been quoted in nearly every salon industry magazine, including several international publications, and has been called “America’s #1 problem solver for the salon industry.” |
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Ashley Griffin Ashley Griffin is a front desk customer service and sales trainer for Crystal Focus Salon Coaching. She worked in Tampa as a Salon Coordinator and Manager at a renowned model and touring salon for Summit Salon Business Center while pursuing her Bachelors of Arts degree in Social Science. Upon graduation, she realized that her intended goal of becoming a history teacher was being replaced by a new goal. She completely fell in love with the salon industry. Ashley now fulfills her desire to teach others through her responsibilities as a Crystal Focus coach.
Ashley also writes a blog for SALON TODAY MAGAZINE. |
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Jaclynn Bell Jackey knows and understands that having a powerhouse of systems and efficiency behind your front desk can make a dramatic financial difference. With seven years experience as a salon support staff coordinator, using front desk systems in her current position with Shear Art Salon and Spa - a leading and tour salon for Summit Salon Business Center for four of those years - Jackey has found the passion to grow the staff within her salon, and has joined Crystal Focus to become a difference maker for our industry as a whole.
Jackey writes a blog for SAMVILLA.COM, which discusses the coordination between the front desk and the service providers from a stylist's viewpoint. Jackey also writes articles for the Summit Salon Business Center. |
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Crystal Focus partners with REDKEN 5th Ave, and has other exclusive partnerships with companies that specialize in customized business solutions.
For a complete list with links to REDKEN BUSINESS PARTNERS, please click here.
Links to Other Industry Friends: Crystal Focus partners with REDKEN 5th Ave, and has other exclusive partnerships with companies that specialize in customized business solutions.
For a complete list with links to REDKEN BUSINESS PARTNERS, please click here.
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