Tune in to hear Carissa Lawlor share her journey to becoming a salon owner!

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• School > 7 Yrs BTC > 6 Yrs Managing while BTC > Salon Suite > Educator @ TSPA DC >Salon Owner
• Do your research on all nearby Salons before picking:

--Education

-- Stylist reviews

-- Client reviews

-- Pictures on the website and social media

• Take advantage of all classes including business & customer service, as well as technical education (look to your salon and look outside the salon, invest in your education!)
• I grew as much as I could at my salon before going to a salon suite
• I became an educator at The Salon Professional Academy in DC
• Then, I opened a Salon to continue to grow!
• Tips:

-- Save your money!

-- Be frugal!

-- You will need money to open a business!

-- Do a lot of homework and budget every single expense when thinking about running a business!

-- Finances are very important!

MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:

• Follow Carissa on Instagram: www.instagram.com/carissalawlorhairstylist/
• Follow hŌm Salon on Instagram: www.instagram.com/salonhom/
• Follow The Salon Professional Academy in DC on Instagram: www.instagram.com/tspadc/

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