On My Mind: Invest in Yourself
Hannah Lee's letter from the editor.
by Hannah Lee
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Nail Those Profits At Sea (NTP), an educational cruise for nail techs, has been sailing the waters of the Caribbean and Mexico for more than 17 years. This year we ventured into new territory and took to the northern seas of Alaska. Nail education, networking, and plenty of fun were in order as we set sail in August on the Carnival Spirit.
We asked a salon owner, an employee, and a both renter this very question, and receive three different responses.
Don't be afraid to reach out to a podiatrist for sharing referrals. They may be just as interested as you are in building business. Act professional and you'll be treated professionally.
Despite the mutual benefits, it can be tough to cultivate a referral relationship with a local podiatrist or other medical professional. Podiatrist and nail industry educator Dennis Arnold tells NAILS’ readers how to approach a local practitioner and establish a working relationship that benefits everyone — especially your clients.
Salon owner Jill Wright wondered what would happen if she introduced her clients who own small businesses to her clients who love to buy. The result was a successful and fun pre-Christmas networking event.
From revisiting your goals to hiring a coach, here are 10 powerful and practical steps you can take — beginning today — to propel yourself into action and success.
From revisting your goals to hiring a coach, here are 10 powerful and practical steps you can take — beginning today — to propel yourself into action and success.
Are you secretive or do you love to share all you know and have with your fellow nail techs?
Need a good reason to get more business education? Salon owner Millie Haynam highlights the importance of not just relying on your technical prowess. From marketing and money management to people skills and PR, business skills are vital to making your salon a success.
It’s not always about what you know, but who you know. One significant relationship with someone in-the-know can lead to exciting opportunities in both your personal and professional lives. Conversely, who you know will no doubt lead to what you know.
A day of networking with your peers is an experience unlike any you’ve ever had before, says one regular networker.
Our gal on the web talks about using Instant Messaging, Chat Groups, and an email list to stay in good touch with other techs.
“We’ve had people signing up daily since its launch,” says Shelley. Barely two weeks after the launch date, Shelley informed me we made our first match and later the same week, a second match!
A new salon owner shares her hard-earned wisdom to help make the process of striking out on your own a little easier.
Louis Mattassi shares ideas on getting a mentor and bringing dress code discipline to a salon.
