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Lillie Thornton

Salon Coach | SES Trainer

With multiple decades in the beauty industry, I have lived my passion behind the chair and as a Summit Salon business coach. I began my career behind the chair, then training the next generation to being an Independent Contractor with everything in between.

I discovered first-hand how Summit’s proven systems could transform not only income but also confidence, doubling my yearly earnings. Opening doors, I didn’t even know were possible.

What keeps me motivated? It’s not just about the numbers, it’s the people, the relationships. I love building relationships, guiding salons and spas toward new levels of growth and watching them step into their full potential. I enjoy customizing the systems for every structure whether you are commission based, blended or Independent.

Beyond the industry, I am grounded by simple joys-like music that feeds my soul, sunshine on my skin, and the feeling of standing barefoot on the earth. I believe in leading with my heart and trusting the Universe guides, and I bring that same soulful, supportive energy to every stylist and salon owner that I coach.

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Beautiful and Balanced

Beautiful and Balanced: Leaning Into Happiness as a Business Advantage

Beautiful and Balanced challenges everything you’ve been taught about success. In a world driven by burnout and constant striving, Heather Bagby introduces a powerful new approach, where happiness isn’t the reward at the end, but the strategy that fuels sustainable growth

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Summit Career Path Planner

Summit Career Path Planner for Salon & Spa Professionals

A comprehensive career path planner created specifically for hairstylists, nail technicians, estheticians, barbers, massage therapists, salon associates, and cosmetology students. This structured beauty business planner guides you step-by-step toward long-term success.

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Over the Top

Over the Top: Best Guest Practices of Top 20 Stylists

Over the Top: Best Guest Practices of Top 20 Stylists, 6th Edition, is the ultimate salon business training guide for hairstylists, cosmetologists, salon owners, and beauty professionals who want to build lasting success in the salon industry. Written by Michael and Mary Cole of Summit Salon Business Center.

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Play Your Way

Turn everyday performance into a game your team actually wants to play. Play Your Way is a customizable scratch-off incentive system featuring four themed games, 400 scratch-off tickets, and flexible goals designed to boost engagement, build accountability, and create momentum.

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Life Work Balance Journal

Create more balance, focus, and intention with the Summit Life Work Balance 90 Day Journal. Combining daily planning, goal setting, wellness tracking, habit building, and guided reflection, this all-in-one journal helps you reduce overwhelm, build healthier routines, and make meaningful progress in work and life.

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