John Goddard
John Goddard has been with Saks since 1995 and opened Saks Skipton with his business partner in 2005. As well as running a successful salon, John is an exceptionally creative hairdresser and has won top awards for his work.
"Throughout my hairdressing career I have always worked for Saks. I started hairdressing when I was 17 and worked at Saks Ripon where I had a busy column. While I was there I was spotted by the Saks Art Team and invited to join them, which was a real honour, and allowed me to develop my creative and training skills.
Since joining Saks I have always aspired to open my own salon. Generally hairdressers choose which root they want to take, be it creative or managerial. I didn't see why I couldn't do both. I knew that owning a salon would be a wise career move and would offer excellent prospects.
Saks is a great business. The fact that it's the leading hair and beauty company in the UK was a big reason for me choosing to open a Saks franchise. From working at Saks Ripon I knew how slickly-run the network is, and was aware of the excellent support the group offers with its now 35 years experience.
The Saks Academies are fantastic and they have grown from strength to strength, offering excellent courses and refresher training for everyone on the team. The Academies have definitely benefited my salon.
Saks is well known throughout the country and is marketed to the point where it is a house hold name and that has worked in my favour. You also have great support from head office and other franchisees which is invaluable when setting up your own salon.
On top of the salon doing well as a business, we've enjoyed huge success creatively. We reached the Grand Final of the L'Oréal Colour Trophy in 2008 and scooped the prize for the top entry from the North East. I also had the honour to represent Saks for L'Oréal Professionnel, one of the biggest haircare companies in the world, as a H3 (H-cubed) ambassador for the North East - teaching the company's trends collection to hairdressers from across the region.
Joining Saks was the best career decision I ever made. No two days are the same, and the challenges of running a business, coupled with the opportunities to explore my creative side, keep me on my toes!"
Philip and Audrey Harkins
Saks Aberdeen
Nicola Marks
Saks Gosforth and Jesmond
Danny Lynes
Saks Kingston upon Thames
Lindsey Yusuff
Saks Great Yarmouth and Norwich
John Goddard
Saks Skipton
James and Emmie Appleton
Saks Sheffield
