About Us

 

 

 

The SSBC Culture

 

"Culture is the widening of the mind and the spirit" - Nehru

 

Summit Salon Business Center (SSBC) and Summit Salon Consulting group (SSCG) have a deep personal commitment to keeping the independent salon alive, open and profitable, and to the principle of "passing it on" so that our industry will be strong and prosperous for generations to come.

 

The SSBC Mission is to keep the independent salon alive by providing business consulting services to all facets of the beauty industry; including salons & day spas, cosmetology schools and distributors to promote growth and prosperity.

 

The SSBC Vision is to improve the beauty industry "one person at a time" by "passing it on" so that our industry will be strong and prosperous for generations to come.

 

The SSBC Culture is the foundation upon which we strive to create value for our clients and deliver exceptional service to their leaders, employees and salon guests. It is our hope that the values expressed in these words resonate with you. After all, sharing common values is the cornerstone for a strong and healthy partner relationship.

 

Culture represents the attitudes, experiences, beliefs and values of an organization.. These chosen values represent the SSBC's commitment to their client's success:

 

There are three Guiding Principles that have served as the foundation for all of our decision making and action taking. We believe that the success we enjoy is caused by our unity and willingness to always abide by these three Principles. 

 

1. CLARITY OF PURPOSE:

 

We are crystal clear about who we are and what we do. We are Salon Business Leaders, with a Soul Purpose of leading Salons & Spas to tremendous heights.

 

2. PURITY OF INTENTION:

 

Every thought we think, action we take, and word we speak, is made with only one intention in mind. To serve The Highest And Greatest Good in every one we lead.

 

3. MUTUAL BENEFIT:

 

We are mindful of always keeping the growth of our individual companies in relative proportion to each other. May the remembrance of our cause never be forgotten.

 

 

Company History

 

1992 - Data Analysis founded

1993 - KRS Consulting Group was founded in 1993 by Randy and Sharon Kunkel to provide consulting services to salons and day spas. The company's mission at that time was a simple one: "to keep the independent salon alive".

1996 - First Distributor endorsement from Marshall's Supply

1997 - Company headquarters moved to Chicago

1999 - Began strategic partnership with Michael Cole & Salon Development Corp.

2001 - Company headquarters moved to Minneapolis

2002 - Additional partners join ownership group

2002 - Sister company, Summit Salon Business College is founded with Michael & Mary Cole

2005 - KRS Consulting Group receives 3 year endorsement contract with Redken

2006 - Opened Summit Salon Business Center's Tampa, Florida and Halifax, Nova Scotia Location

2007 - Re-launched the KRS Summit Salon Network as a complimentary subscription service

2009 - Summit Salon Business Center and KRS Consulting Group merge to form the world's largest salon and spa business center.

2010 - Summit Salon Business Center is endorsed by L'Oreal's Professional Products Division.