This happens to solo estheticians or beauty business owners a lot – running their business wearing their “esthetician hat” instead of putting on an “owner” or “manager hat”. We shift our mindset when we change hats. If you have a habit of wearing your esthetician hat as you tackle other things in your business, you could run into trouble sooner …
Shift your way of thinking and open up another revenue stream that doesn’t involve touching your clients. You may be limiting yourself and your income potential with only in-person appointment sales. After all, we only have so many hours per week to service clients! We can only deliver a limited number of one-on-one treatments before hitting an income ceiling. As …
While many business training programs focus on expanding a practice and building a team, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with staying as a solo esthetician if you don’t want to manage a team or share your space. Being a solo practitioner gives you more flexibility. You don’t have to be on anyone’s schedule and you can have greater control over how …
For many estheticians, summer is a time when business slows down. Many clients are busy with kids or away on vacation, and they’re looking for a quick treatment that delivers outstanding results. Clients want to save time and stay beautiful and you want to remain profitable. If you want to earn more revenue while delivering amazing outcomes for your clients, …
As beauty professionals, we are drawn to hands-on training and classes on the latest modalities and technologies. If we are honest, we know deep down that we need more business training to nurture the entrepreneur and manager within us. You may have invested in online courses to advance your business. They are extremely helpful but it’s not the same as …
I get this question a lot: “I am starting a new salon/spa. How do I get more clients?” If you recently opened a new practice, you’re probably on a mission to build your clientele. After all, you won’t have a business if you don’t have clients! To be honest, gaining traction for a new business is rarely a walk in …
There’s a lot to juggle when you’re running a beauty business. We all want to be more productive and maximize our precious time. There are hundreds of “productivity tools” and twice as many books and articles on “productivity tips.” While helpful, they’re missing a critical element – they tell us what to “do,” but not how to “be” to increase …
No matter the profession, you can find a coach or mentor to help you shorten the learning curve and succeed in your business. Estheticians need guidance too. The right coach or mentor can save you years of hard work, anxiety, and trial-and-error. How do you go about finding a coach or mentor that’s right for you? Having the right coach …
Many estheticians and spa owners feel overwhelmed when it comes to choosing the right skin care products for use in your back bar and retail sales. Adding retail to your spa business is a great way to increase revenue but there are a ton of skincare lines on the market. How do you go about choosing the right products? Choosing …
As estheticians and beauty business owners, we understand the impact excellent retail sales can have on our bottom line. You probably retail skincare, but have you thought about selling modalities to your clients? High retail allows us to leverage our time and resources while increasing profit margins. In fact, the most successful and profitable spas have at least 30% of …
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