One of the joys of having a podcast is getting to network with other like-minded people in our industry who are trying to elevate our industry. We met Ashley and Hakim Gonzalez years ago, and each year our respect for them continues to grow. They are doing great work, and we hope you'll check out their podcast after you listen to this episode. In this episode, we talk about the different options lash artists have when they finish beauty school. We go into the pros and cons of working for yourself and running a salon. We also share some of the mistakes we've made in the industry and share some questions you can ask yourself before you decide to open a salon. ANNOUNCEMENTS:⁣LASHCON tickets are on sale!We have a 5-month payment plan, so you will not need to pay the total amount immediately...this plan will be a 4 month plan soon. PRICES GO UP $100 JUNE 3, 2023DATE: October 14-16, 2023LOCATION: Anaheim Hotel (10 min walk from Disneyland)COST: $697 for Standard Tickets / $1047 for VIP TicketsVIP tickets: https://bit.ly/3BLYOZGStandard Tickets: https://bit.ly/3PGMekbDiamond Tickets: https://bit.ly/3GJvoxZGo to www.thelashconference.com for more details. TUSSANEE'S LASH RETENTION AND STYLING COURSEAustin, TX - June 17-19, 2023 - http://bit.ly/3YrszrTHonolulu, Oahu - July 8-9, 2023 - https://bit.ly/3pLNUjxOur classes are up for sale on our website: www.lashcastproductions.comLASHCON at the Premiere Orlando ShowJoin us on June 3-5, 2023 in Orlando. We will be hosting 8 classes from a fantastic lineup of speakers. While LASHCON focuses on business at the Premiere show we'll be looking to help you with your lashing career. Otto MitterMacKenzie GrahamMichelle NguyenReonna GreenTussanee & Paul LuebbersShelby TarletonValerie Nah / Gretchen McCantsMaddie MorrisTickets are $75 until May 2, 2023LINK TO GET TICKETS: https://bit.ly/3ogKmoE$10 OFF DISCOUNT CODE TO THE IBS TRADE SHOWIf you plan to go, just use this code: LASH10 when you register, and you'll save $10 off the ticket. Here is a link to the IBS registration page: https://bit.ly/3L5sF3jLas Vegas Lash Social at IBSGoing to the International Beauty Show (IBS) in Las Vegas this June 24-26th? You need to come to the 2nd Annual Lash Social hosted by Lash Boss Radio and LashCast. There will be food, drinks, and music as well as photo ops with all your lash besties. PLUS...We will be giving out swag bags (worth at least $300) to the first 100 attendees from our amazing sponsors!The party will be in the Sahara Blanca Penthouse...that's right...we are partying in a penthouse in Vegas! You need a buy a ticket and get on our guest list. If you bring a friend, they will not get in. We have limited space! DATE: JUNE 25, 2023LOCATION: Blanca Penthouse at the Sahara HotelADDRESS: 2535 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109TIME: 8pm-11pmCOST: $87THEME: Shimmer & ShineWE HAVE LIMITED SPACE! GET YOUR TICKET TODAY!LINK TO IBS PARTY: https://bit.ly/41I9tiLLASH BUSINESS MASTERCLASS - Level Up Your Lash BusinessJuly 25-26, 2023 at the Paris Lash Academy's offices in Reno.We are teaming up with PLA to teach you the essentials of business. We'll be covering business plans, building brand recognition, marketing, social media, content creation, as well as much more. Don't miss this two-day business-changing course!LINK: http://bit.ly/3IyiHHJ⁣JOIN OUR LASHCAST INSIDER CLUB:⁣⁣⁣Join the coolest club in the lash industry. You'll get discount codes to our webinars, trainings, LashCon, and our upcoming coaching program. ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Go here to sign up: https://bit.ly/3eG7RPT⁣⁣⁣IG: ⁣⁣⁣@[email protected]⁣⁣⁣Join our free Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/lashcastpodcast/⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Contact: [email protected]