Ep. 409 • How Investing Your Time Can Pay Off Big Later w/ Stephanie Brown

Update: 2025-08-04

Description

BTC team member and educator @vividsandbalayage shares her journey from struggling in cosmetology school to becoming a successful hairstylist and content creator. We discuss the importance of investing time into social media and doing free hair in building her clientele, the challenges of transitioning from commission salons to independent work, and the significance of authenticity in the beauty industry.

This Week's Topics:

• Early Career and Cosmetology School Challenges

• Transitioning from Supercuts to Full-Service Salons

• Building a Clientele and Embracing Social Media

• Current Work and Balancing Content Creation

• The Importance of Social Media in the Hair Industry

• Navigating the Transition to Independence

• The Importance of Pricing Strategies

• Understanding Client Perceptions on Pricing

• Leveraging Social Media for Professional Growth

• The Balance of Authenticity and Professionalism

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