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/We deliver curated resources, coaching, advice, and first-hand experience so you may become a well-rounded, self-sufficient, business-savvy, and strong individual, ready to transition or transform yourself and the industry. We won’t stop until we are all: Hairdresser Strong.? LIKE THIS EPISODE? Send me a DM, and let me know! https://www.instagram.com/thehairdresserstrongshow/? HEAD TO OUR WEBSITE for more episodes and resources for hairstylists of all levels: https://www.hairdresserstrong.com/