Tune in to hear Carissa Lawlor, Owner of hŌm Salon share the steps she took to open her salon! KEY TAKEAWAYS:-- Have a vision for your salon! -- Understand and create systems to ensure a consistent client experience and staff experience!-- Look around, geographically, close to where your clientele is -- Find a commercial real estate agent -- Look at different spaces -- This helps figure out how much space, chairs, and other locations specific details -- Simultaneously, start talking with banks for loans (ask your real estate agent)-- Each space will require something different in terms of construction, lease terms, security deposits, etc. -- This may require an architect and a contractor -- Also, do not forget a lawyer to go over lease agreements and contracts! -- All this will happen at the same time and will feel crazy! -- Work with contractor, lawyer, real estate agent, Small Business Administration, and your bank -- Package all the construction, vision, financials, etc into a business plan to get your loan! -- This is a very capital-intensive process, you will need a decent chunk of money; SAVE SAVE SAVE-- BUILD GOOD CREDIT-- We now run a Team-based concept where everyone does everything from cleaning to checking out to doing hair!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/