Hi everyone
Today I want to address the fact that being a part of the beauty profession is hard. Im not sure if I would have thought about doing something different had I of known but maybe I would of planned how I would handle bookings, clients, website, blogging, the list is endless especially if you own your own mobile business.
How long does it take to be taken seriously in this industry ??
I have 'proper' qualifications and am wracking up the experience pretty quickly. I believe I can offer a different service to other mobile therapists in my area, using all the knowlage I gained whilst training to provide a salon style service at home. It is only as I write this that I realise that it's only through word of mouth friends and family that I have been gaining experience and building business. This has inevitably meant discounts, freebies late cancelations, I am loosing money and relying on these people to create my income and what thanks do I get, complaints, going to different places because of other offers or cheaper service. I am undervaluing myself for fear of rejection.
Do you know what, it stops now!! Yep thats right I'm making a stand. I spend hours reaserching and trying out products, building contacts, going over all my training material to keep refreshed, take new courses all to give the best service and use my knowlage to help others achieve the best skincare, tan, waxing experience etc... I am the professional. This will take time and a business mind which I am slowly getting to grips with.
I guess what I'm trying to say is there will always be someone more experienced that is threatened by your fresh approach, take it on the chin and move on. There will be the 'cheap therapist' trying to undercut you, show your worth and let them loose money.There will always be the person looking for a luxury service at back street prices. It takes time to build a successful business, use all the tools at your disposal to market yourself well, be patient and don't be tempted to compromise what you set out to do in the beginning, above all carry on loving what you do, keep building your knowlage and providing your clients with the best serice you can. If you feel like giving up find a way to move forward, it's out there if you look hard enough.
A bit of a ramble but hey ho thats life.
Thanks for reading
Lots of Love
Mrs G xx
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