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About The Speaker

Patrice Mckinney

SALON SUITE ENTREPRENEUR

I will teach attendees how to start their first or next salon suite business successfully, anywhere in the world.

CLASS TITLE: Start or Scale Your Own Salon Suite Business

CLASS DESCRIPTION: This class will teach attendees how to start their first or next salon suite business successfully, anywhere in the world.

BIO:

Patrice “Sway” McKinney is a trailblazing entrepreneur, educator, motivational speaker, author, and investor, widely recognized for her transformative impact on the beauty industry. As the founder of Encore Salon Suites, the first Black-owned salon suite brand to achieve franchisor status, Patrice has redefined what success looks like in the industry. She also created The Salon Suite Model, a groundbreaking online program that has equipped hundreds of aspiring entrepreneurs around the world to launch and grow their own salon suite businesses.

Patrice’s journey began in Atlanta, where she earned her master barber/stylist license in 2013. A year later, she opened her first mini salon, where she quickly identified the immense potential of the salon suite model. By 2016, she co-owned her first salon suite business, paving the way for the launch of her own brand, Encore Salon Suites. Today, the brand boasts five locations in Georgia, two of which are franchise locations.

A sought-after business strategist, Patrice has empowered thousands of beauty professionals to scale their businesses to six figures and beyond. Her mission is to guide beauty professionals toward financial freedom by helping them create additional income streams outside of working behind the chair. Through her work, she inspires others to build sustainable wealth and design a life that aligns with their biggest dreams.

Patrice’s influence extends far beyond her business ventures. As an award-winning leader, mentor, and educator, she actively shares her expertise through public speaking engagements, consultations, ebooks, webinars, courses, and engaging social media content. She has earned widespread recognition, including features in leading publications and multiple awards for her contributions to the industry. Patrice is also a respected educator at the prestigious Bronner Bros. International Beauty Show and a frequent speaker at conferences and expos.

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