I’m spilling the tea, friend…
Being a business owner means being organized, prepared, proactive at marketing, and having self-awareness WHILE being careful and thoughtful about who you hire on your team!
It’s not just all about being an artist. (Although that would be nice.😜)
I’ve coached hundreds of other Hairstylists, and often they say, “I’ve been burned. I’ll never hire a team again. I’m just going to work by myself.”
That 🔼 is just fine – being a solopreneur – BUT if you really want freelancers, chair renters and/or employees, you’ve got to change your mindset around who you hire.
Here are a few things to consider if, and when, you decide to grow your team:
1️⃣ – make a list of who you want on your team (hairstylist, shampoo gal, accountant, etc.)
2️⃣ – make a list of your non-negotiables- it’s just like dating!
For example:
>> if you’d like to meet a guy who doesn’t smoke, loves animals, and lives within 10 miles of you… why would you date a guy who isn’t into dogs, smokes and lives an hour away?!
You wouldn’t!
Let’s say you need to hire a commissioned Hairstylist…
Your new stylist needs to be enthusiastic, passionate, professional, available to work on Saturdays, and specializes in keratin treatments & updos.
3️⃣ – go look for her
>> post on social, ask your clients, ask your family, friends, and peers
4️⃣ – be straightforward and thorough with what your expectations are when you interview (make sure THEY understand what those expectations are)
5️⃣ – trust your gut 👍🏻
6️⃣ – ask for references
7️⃣ – give them a 3-month trial (you can see if you like working with them and they see if they like working with you)
>> I can guarantee you, if you’ve been burned in the past, you didn’t do your due diligence!
But that’s ok! You’re going to do that now so it won’t happen again. 🙂
Comment below with a 💜 emoji if any of this resonates with you.
Cheering you on always,
Xo~Gina
