Danielle Settembre
BUSINESS COACHING & MENTORSHIP
Stop Trading Hours for
Hustle.
Build the business and the life you actually are meant to create
You didn't open a salon (or any business) just to stay stuck. Whether you're a stylist building your book, a business owner ready to scale, or an entrepreneur starting from zero. There's a smarter way to grow. I've done it. Let me show you how.
AS SEEN IN
Forbes Magazine
Best of Westchester - 5 Years Running
Best of Westchester
5 Consecutive Years
Featured in Forbes
30 Under 30 Wunderkind
Best of Westchester
5 Consecutive Years
Best of Westchester
5 Consecutive Years
WHO I COACH
You've Got the Talent. Let's Build the Business.
Talent gets you in the door. Systems, strategy, and positioning are what keep clients coming back, and paying more. This coaching is for people who are ready to stop winging it.
01
The Stylist Building a Book
You're talented, but tired of waiting for referrals. Learn how to attract your ideal clients, raise your rates without losing anyone, and turn your chair into a six-figure business, not just a job.
02
The Business Owner Ready to Scale
You've built something real. Now you want more; more revenue, a better team, smarter systems, or even a second location. Let's map the next chapter and execute it without burning out.
03
The Employee Ready to Be the Boss
You're good at your job but you're building someone else's dream. If you're ready to go out on your own, let's build the roadmap before you hand in your notice.
04
The Entrepreneur Starting From Zero
You have an idea and the drive. What you need is a roadmap. We'll work through your concept, validate your market, and build a business that's designed to last, before you spend a dollar you don't need to.
MY STORY
From the Chair to the Boardroom.
I didn't inherit a business. I built one...from a single concept nobody had tried in Westchester, with nothing but a degree in business management, hands trained in Paris, and an obsession with hospitality done right.
"I didn't just want to do great hair. I wanted to build an experience no one had seen and then build it again, bigger."
Today, the Hair Saloon & Café has won Best of Westchester five years in a row, been featured in Forbes, and launched a product line. The path wasn't straight. But every mistake I made is now something I can save you from.
The credentials behind the coaching
I bring you real-world business experience, not a certification from a weekend course.
- L'Oréal Academy Paris: trained alongside French celebrity stylist Odile Gilbert; backstage NY & Paris Fashion Week
- Forbes Magazine feature: Nominated for 30 Under 30 Wunderkinds
- 5× Best of Westchester: Best Salon, Best Colorist, Best Extension Expert 2025
- Founder & Owner: First salon-café-bar concept in Westchester; also launched Danyelli Laurette product line
- Business degree: B.S. in Business Management Administration + years at Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa
WHAT WE WORK ON
Every Session is Built Around You
No scripts. No generic playbooks. Every call is tailored to your situation. Here is what we typically cover:
01 — CLIENTS & PRICING
Attract Better Clients. Charge What You're Worth.
Positioning, pricing strategy, referral systems, and how to turn your existing clients into your best marketing team.
02 — OPERATIONS
Build Systems So the Business Doesn't Run You.
Booking flows, team management, retention, and the daily habits that let owners actually step away without things falling apart.
03 — REVENUE GROWTH
Find the Money Already in Your Business.
Add-on services, product lines, memberships, and pricing structures that increase your average ticket without adding more hours.
04 — BRAND & VISIBILITY
Get Known Without Living on Instagram.
Press, local partnerships, word of mouth, and reputation-building that does the selling for you long after the post is gone.
WORK WITH DANIELLE
Pick the Format That Works for You.
Some people need one focused call. Others want a thought partner every month. There's no wrong starting point. Every option is flexible, real, and built around your goals.
SINGLE SESSION
Ask Me Anything Call
$97
30 minutes · one time · no commitment
Got one burning question or a specific challenge you're stuck on? Bring it. We'll get right to it and you'll leave with a clear direction.
- 30-min Zoom call
- Focused on your #1 priority
- 2-3 immediate action steps
- Session recording included
DEEP DIVE
Strategy Session
$297
60 minutes · one time · no commitment
A full hour to dig into your business, identify what's working and what's not, and build a real action plan together. This is where the work actually starts.
- 60-min Zoom deep dive
- Full business review
- Custom action roadmap (PDF)
- 2-week follow-up email access
- Session recording included
ONGOING MENTORSHIP
Monthly Retainer
$1,497
per month · cancel anytime after 90 days
For people who want a real thought partner in their corner every month. Ongoing support, accountability, and someone who knows your business as well as you do.
- 2x 60-min calls per month
- Unlimited email access
- Monthly goal review
- Business plan + financial review
- Priority scheduling
Secure payment accepted via:
Next Steps
Here's What Happens After You Signup
No calendar links, no automated scheduling. Once you complete your purchase you'll get a confirmation email from Danielle with everything you need to know.
Here is what to expect:
01
You purchase your session
select your option below and check out. Takes two minutes.
02
You'll get a confirmation email
Danielle will follow up personally within 24-48 hours with a few available days and times to schedule your call.
03
You'll receive a short prep note
one or two questions so she can come to the call already knowing your situation and hit the ground running.
04
Show up ready to work
bring your biggest challenge. Everything from there is built around you.
RESULTS
What People Are Saying
"I'd been a stylist for four years and still felt stuck at the same income. After one session with Danielle I restructured my pricing and sold out my books within 30 days."
Jessica R.
Independent Stylist, Westchester NY
"She doesn't give you generic advice. She looked at my actual business, found the problem, and helped me fix it. Revenue is up 40% in three months."
Marcus T.
Salon Owner, New Jersey
I was about to open my first business and had no idea what I didn't know. Danielle helped me avoid three expensive mistakes before I signed a single lease."
Priya M.
First-time Business Owner
Let's do it
You Don't Have to Figure It Out Alone.
I needed someone in my corner when I was starting out and I didn't have it. That's exactly why I'm here.
Book a call and let's get to work.
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