The business of being Independent

Launching October 13th

Are you ready to take control of your career and run your chair like a business? Whether you’re a commission stylist looking to go independent, considering opening your own studio, or you’re already an independent stylist who needs an operations overhaul, this self-guided program gives you the tools and systems to succeed without the overwhelm.

In this course, you’ll learn how to:

    •    Set up your business with confidence, from legal basics to booking systems

    •    Understand and manage overhead so you can price services for real profit

    •    Track income, expenses, and inventory with ready-to-use spreadsheets

    •    Price your services without emotions and make strategic business decisions

    •    Build client policies and systems that save you time and protect your income

    •    Plan for growth, whether it’s thriving as a booth renter or eventually running your own studio

By the end of this program, you’ll have a complete operations toolkit, actionable systems, and the confidence to run your chair like a business, without guesswork, stress, or endless trial and error.

This course is text-based and self-guided, with optional tutorial videos showing how to use your spreadsheets, so you can move through it at your own pace and revisit it anytime.

Your outcome: A clear, organized, and profitable independent business ready for you to thrive in the salon world on your own terms.