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Client Spotlight: Building a Community & The Story of Folklore Salon

Client Spotlight: Building a Community & The Story of Folklore Salon

Update: 2024-07-21
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In this episode of Weird Finance, host Paco de Leon sits down with Pony Lee Musgrave, founder of Folklore Salon, to discuss the intersection of business and community. Pony shares their journey from aspiring artist to successful business owner, emphasizing the value of creating an inclusive and supportive environment for both clients and staff. They delve into the financial challenges of running a salon and the necessity of separating personal and business finances. Pony highlights the relief and strategic advantage of bringing on professional bookkeeping services, especially during COVID-19, and offers advice to other small business owners. Throughout the conversation, Paco and Pony stress the importance of fearlessness, community feedback, and staying true to one's values in a competitive industry.

PonyLee Musgrave is the co-founder of Folklore Salon (@folklore.la and @folklore_lbc), the first openly Queer owned and operated shop of its kind to service the LGBTQ Community and it’s badass allies and Pony has also served as a member of the of Dyke Day LA board for over a decade.

The theme music was written and performed by Andrew Parker, Jenna Parker, and Paco de Leon.

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Client Spotlight: Building a Community & The Story of Folklore Salon

Client Spotlight: Building a Community & The Story of Folklore Salon

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