Salon Today - May 2008 - (Page 39) Billy and Melissa Yamaguchi >Owners, Yamaguchi Enterprises, Inc. Established in 1992, Yamaguchi Enterprises now has its flagship Yamaguchi Salon and Coastal Day Spa in Ventura, California, as well as five Yamaguchi-brand salons located within well-known California resorts, including LaQuinta Resort in LaQuinta; LaCosta Resort in Carlsbad; Hotel Del in Del Coronado; Rancho Las Palmas in Palm Springs; and the Four Seasons Spa in Westlake. WHAT MAKES YOUR COMPANY UNIQUE? “Our philosophy on feng shui differentiates us in our marketplace, as well as in our industry.” HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE YOUR SUCCESS? “Our journey has been one rife with celebration and refocusing.” WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR STRONGEST STRATEGIC MOVE IN THE BUILDING OF YOUR BUSINESS? “Bringing in feng shui and incorporating it in all facets of our business.” KNOWING WHAT YOU KNOW NOW, WHAT WOULD YOU HAVE DONE DIFFERENTLY? “Nothing—all the bumps, challenges and pain have led us to this point.” HOW DO YOU KEEP CONNECTED TO THE INDUSTRY? “Through our membership in different associations, including the Professional Beauty Association and philosophy “Ourfeng shui on differentiates us in our marketplace, as well as in our industry.” —Melissa Yamaguchi Intercoiffure, as well as networking, attending trade shows and reading trade magazines.” WHAT MOTIVATES YOU? “Energy in all its forms—through self reflection, through interaction with our children, our family, our team and our guests, through nature and through joy and pain.” WHO INSPIRES YOU AND WHY? “People who are moving forward in their lives. Those who live with passion. And, certainly our children.” WHAT’S THE BEST BUSINESS-BUILDING BOOK YOU’VE EVER READ? “Mean Business and Natural Capitalism.” n www.salontoday.com May 2008 | 39 http://www.millenniumugc.com http://www.millenniumugc.com http://www.salontoday.com
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