FREE & FIERCE: REDISCOVER YOUR GROOVE
Finding Your Lost Freedom
Remember that rush when you first opened your salon or spa? That “Ahhh yes, this is why I did it!” feeling. Freedom, autonomy, creativity—all rolled into one. No boss, just you calling the shots. Order what you want, take the afternoon off—living the dream, right? But then, success hit...
Success, the Double-Edged Sword
Your salon’s booming, your books are full, but now freedom’s swapped with stress, pressure, and nonstop demand. Where did the dream go? Is it even worth it anymore?
Growth Means Change
As your biz grows, you’ve got to level up too. New roles, new moves, new you. Each stage of growth demands a different version of you. Today, let's break down these roles and how to crush each one.
The Operator
Most salon owners kick off as The Operator. You're hands-on, serving clients, loving the daily hustle. With a small team, you’re tight-knit, sticking together and vibing daily. This is your comfort zone. But as your studio grows, so does your team, and soon enough, you’re diving into the next role...
The Manager
Welcome to The Manager phase. Now you’ve got 4-8 people, and it’s time to juggle team management along with client care. Managing humans is a whole new ball game, and it’s tough. You might not connect with everyone like before, and team dynamics can get tricky. You’re wearing all the hats: operations, client care, accounts, marketing, hiring, firing—you name it. And guess what? You might start earning less than before. It’s a grind, but there’s a way out...
Make the Move!
Don’t sweat it, The Manager phase isn’t forever. Sometimes, all it takes is one or two strategic moves. Maybe it’s hiring another team member or creating a management structure. Know what your ‘thing’ is? What’s stopping you? Fear. It’s the biggest blocker. Whether it’s fear of losing clients or stepping back, it’s holding you back.
Check out my podcast on overcoming fear, and start making that big move. Write it down:
- What’s the big move you need to make?
- What’s the fear stopping you?
Writing it down works like magic. Be brave, make the move, and step into your next role...
The CEO
Once you’re past The Manager phase, welcome back to freedom! As The CEO, with 8-9+ people in your biz, what worked before now needs tweaking. You can’t manage everyone solo. It’s time to lead and train a manager. If stress and frustration creep in, you haven’t fully embraced your CEO role.
Step away from daily ops, think long-term. Create space to strategize. It feels weird not being “in demand,” but that’s the goal—to focus on what’s next and drive the biz forward. Feel the passion and drive kick in. Your team benefits from this new momentum. This is the ultimate goal, right?
Keep Growing
No matter which stage you’re at, there’s always room for growth. Feeling stuck? Just a little self-awareness, grit, and determination can get you where you want to be. You got this!
Ready to Level Up?
If you're ready to level up your leadership, boost your revenue and profitability, and break free from the daily grind of service provision, reach out to The Beauty Biz Agency.
Why stay stuck when you can have step-by-step processes to follow? And why let it take forever when you can have an expedited process at your fingertips? Let's make your dream salon a reality—contact us today and start your journey to success! đđ
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