In this episode of Cutting Through the Noise, Hayley Mears sits down with Gavin Hinton, co-founder of Freedom Suites and long-time contributor to the Australian Hairdressing Council (AHC), to explore the changing landscape of the hair and beauty industry.

With 25 years of experience spanning software, sustainability, and distribution, Gavin has played a pivotal role in shaping the business side of hairdressing. From his early career with Ketrastase and Shortcut Software to founding Orb Distribution and now Freedom Suites, his passion for creating innovative solutions has always been driven by supporting hair professionals.

Together, Hayley and Gavin cover:

✨ The Freedom Suites model — private, fully equipped co-working suites for freelancers, designed with both style and functionality in mind.

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