Meet Jon

Jon Gonzales career spans over 40 years as a haircutter /stylist, salon owner, lecturer, seminar leader, business consultant, motivational speaker, entrepreneur, educator and author. Jon saw a need to upgrade and modernize an educational system to better meet the educational and business needs of his colleagues free of any special interest groups --- his only business is education. As President and Founder of Hairdresser Career Development Systems, Jon's educational programs are receiving rave reviews for his efforts in providing easy to understand , affordable educational programs that are helping his colleagues better meet the growing challenges of the twenty-first century and helping his colleagues reach higher levels of excellence, personally, professionally, and financially. To succeed, tomorrow's professional will have to know more than just how to cut and style hair. Jon founded Hairdresser Career Development Systems to fill this educational void. He is committed to helping his colleagues raise their standard of living and reach higher levels of excellence.

His Business management Seminars for Salon Owner's and Managers are being widely acclaimed for helping salon owners develop powerful business management skills.

Soon Jon will be launching his Personal Growth Success Seminars for Hairdressers

Jon's Learning programs are impacting thousands of hairdressers, salon owners, and everyone involved in the beauty profession.

Jon Gonzales has appeared at the following hair shows:

• I B S New York, NY and Las Vegas, NV 
• Chicago Midwest Show
• Premiere shows in Orlando, FL and Birmingham, AL
• Allied Beauty Shows in Moncton, Toronto, Edmonton, and Calgary Canada
• Bronner Bros. Atlanta, GA and Baltimore MD
• International Show in New Jersey, NJ 
• Beauty Revolution Show in Los Angeles, CA
• Texas Beauty Show in Dallas, TX
• Heartland Beauty Show in Minneapolis, MN
• And many more.

His Hard-Hitting Business Articles have appeared in:

• Salon Sense Magazine
• American Salon Magazine
• Canadian Hairdresser Magazine
• Vibra Magazine
• Stylist Newspaper

Jon Gonzales educational books and guides for Salon Owners and Hairdressers:

• Creating Your Salon
• Growing Your Business
• Developing Your Leadership Skills
• The Hairdresser’s Guide to Success
• Hairdresser’s Journey to Success: DVD
• A Hairdresser’s Guide to Excellence: Audio CD
• 13 Hard-Hitting Business Articles written by Jon Gonzales