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Cindy Ludwig on running 7 and Main Salon and serving Standale’s downtown revitalization
Summary
Cindy Ludwig, owner of 7 and Main Salon, describes building a team-focused business, training new stylists after local program closures, and serving on Walker’s Downtown Development Authority to guide controlled growth in Standale.
Cindy Ludwig, owner of 7 and Main Salon in Standale, said she wanted a business name that "had to stand the test of time" and built the salon around a collaborative team model that can operate if the owner steps away. Ludwig described her path into the industry — attending the Kent Career Technical Center cosmetology program in high school, later completing two college degrees over many years, and opening a salon intended to improve conditions for stylists.
Ludwig told the Made in Walker podcast that staffing and training have been major focuses as the industry has changed. "We had to implement a level system and some training," she said, adding that new trainees often arrive with less hands-on experience than earlier cohorts and require more…
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