Going Solo - Success as a Sole Trader
Hey lovers, welcome back to the inner sanctum. We have said before and we will say it again – scaling your business is not the only path the success. Our beautiful guest Amy from Amy Grant Hairdressing was kind enough to share her Sole Trader journey with us on this week's Pod. She is such a superstar and has proven that you can hugely change you financial success without taking on any staff. As well as the steps she has taken to prepare for her pending birth of her first baby. We are so proud of this Mumma to be and can't wait for you to hear her story.
00:00 Introduction and Subscriber Request
00:33 Episode Overview and Guest Introduction
00:53 Casual Catch-Up and Salon Updates
01:30 Big Changes in the Salon
03:52 Personal Life Changes and Reflections
05:33 Introducing Amy Grant
06:37 Amy's Journey in Hairdressing
11:23 Challenges and Growth in the Salon Industry
13:28 Finding the Right Fit and Moving Forward
23:08 Building a Home Salon and Future Plans
33:37 Flexible Pricing Strategies
34:05 Client Retention and Lifetime Value
34:52 Navigating Business Decisions
37:25 The Importance of Devil's Advocate
41:27 Balancing Business and Motherhood
43:42 Preparing for Maternity Leave
47:47 Setting Up the New Salon
50:48 Maintaining Work-Life Balance
54:12 The Impact of Technology on Productivity
59:34 Final Thoughts and Future Plans
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