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MEMBER PROFILE Adam Broderick Salon & Spa's interior design is cozy with neutral tones. set of packages and programs to stay competitive. “We have been marketing short, results-oriented spa packages that deliver a better frequency as well as better results for our clients,” Broderick says. “We are relying on increased amenities for clients such as complimentary Starbucks coffee, wine for evening clients, upgraded linens to better Wi-Fi as mainstays of our programs.” On a regular basis, the salon & spa offers three different types of packages that make for popular gift ideas for guests. Its most time-extensive package, Give Bliss, is a six-hour, headto-toe beauty makeover for a full relaxation experience. The spa also attracts groups through its spa parties. Girls Night Out is a popular spa party offering, while Mini Me Child parties draw the younger guests into the spa. The Customization Factor Broderick believes it is important to meet 18 PULSE ■ August 2016 customers’ needs through customization. “We have an innovative new program called ‘My Massage’ which we launched a year ago. It makes it easy for the client to see a list of add-ons to their service,” he says. “Guests are customizing their own service even before a treatment begins. Some of the customizations are complimentary while a few add-ons are with extra charge. The program has been very successful and we have added it to our facial program as well.” For instance, guests may avail of a 15-minute de-stress scalp massage for an extra US$25 on top of their full body massage treatment or enjoy a complimentary dry brush exfoliation with a deep-tissue massage. To empower staff members to recommend customized treatments to guests, Broderick invests in proper education and training. “We rely on one-on-one coaching and include roleplaying in order to build confidence in selling services and products. We also utilize our training studio for group meetings, including Microsoft PowerPoint presentations to keep the group focused and engaged,” he says. Part of the customization experience is to create market-specific services. To cater to its male guests, the salon & spa offers male-exclusive treatments like brow grooming service called Guybrows and hair or beard service called Men’s Express Gray Blending. In the end, for the salon & spa that was once honored “Salon of the Year” by Modern Salon Magazine, it’s about paying attention to the guests and making sure that the people behind Adam Broderick Salon & Spa remain true to the brand of providing urban chic salon and spa experiences in a suburban setting. After all, this has what made the salon & spa unique from its competitors at the onset. n ABOUT THE SPA Adam Broderick Salon & Spa Renovation: 2015 Flagship Location Square Footage: 12,000 Signature Salon Services: ab Rebuilder Hair Treatment and ab Well Water Remedy Hair Treatment Signature Spa Treatments: ab Moroccan Massage Ritual Products: SkinCeuticals, Natura Bisse International, Eminence Organic Skin Care Address: 89 Danbury Road Ridgefield, Connecticut Phone: 1.203.431.3994 Website: adambroderick.com