Hairdressing is a very social occupation, in New Zealand and anywhere else. Customers like to chat and this interaction can be difficult for those who are not familiar with New Zealand culture.
It’s very important to understand when a customer is making a joke, or when there’s a hidden, implicit meaning behind a story they tell their hairdresser.
This podcast can help you understand your future employer’s expectations and let you start a step ahead of the competition.
You can learn about
- Why communication is an important factor in hairdressing business and other small businesses in New Zealand
- How beneficial is cultural knowledge and history?
- How to actively communicate and build a positive impression
- What should you keep learning and innovate in New Zealand
About our guest
Wisam Shareefi is a small business owner in New Zealand and has run multiple businesses. He lives in Auckland with his family for the past 12 years. He is fluent in Arabic as well as English and is passionate about training migrants from the Middle East transition in New Zealand.
He loves training people on language, culture and professional expectations in New Zealand.
Listen in to understand his journey from a migrant to a business owner.
