What happens when life forces you to do the hard thing and you come out steadier, wiser, and more at peace with who you are?

In this raw and generous conversation, Alex Fuchs — APAC Colour Master for KEVIN.MURPHY and owner of Fuchs Hair in Sydney, opens up about army bunkers, resilience, court battles, leadership wobbles, and the journey back to a client first salon he truly loves.

We go deep on identity, pressure, growing a career and a family at the same time, and the quiet power of being seen in the chair.

Timestamps

00:00 Episode Summary

01:22 Podcast Introduction and Guest Welcome

02:42 Reconnecting with Alex

03:26 Alex's Career Journey

18:14 The Army Experience

27:56 Life in Australia

38:52 Oversharing and Its Consequences

39:19 Support from the Salon Team

39:34 Court Rulings and Emotional Impact

40:00 Balancing Personal and Professional Life

41:00 Leadership Challenges in the Salon

42:27 Reflections on Salon Management

44:52 Client Connections and Authenticity

46:41 The Importance of Client Experience

01:00:47 Social Media and Young Hairdressers

01:02:35 Adapting and Evolving in the Industry

01:06:29 Final Thoughts and Reflections

If you’ve ever felt like the wheels were coming off behind the scenes, this one will feel like a deep breath and a hand squeeze.

💡 What we cover:

• The mirror moment that became Alex’s turning point
• Resilience lessons from compulsory service to courtroom stress
• Losing team, finding culture, and leading without people pleasing
• Smaller team, better profit, and falling back in love with clients
• Socials as one pillar and putting client experience back at the centre

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