Key Highlights:

• Featuring Shardé Hunter, a 15-year veteran hairstylist and extension specialist

• Insights into salon career progression from hourly employee to suite owner

• Strategies for professional growth in the beauty industry

Episode Quotes:

• "It is not our abilities that show what we truly are. It is our choices." - Dumbledore

• "Nothing changes if nothing changes"

Topics Covered:

• Hourly employment

• Commission-based work

• Suite rental

• Business ownership

  
  

• Negotiating raises

• Analyzing business metrics

• Specializing in extensions

• Working smarter, not harder

• Importance of valuing employees

• Making data-driven career decisions

• Setting progressive business goals

• Managing work-life balance

Key Takeaways:

• Prioritize personal growth over current circumstances

• Use data to make strategic career choices

• Don't be afraid to specialize and pivot

Guest Bio:Shardé Hunter is a 35-year-old hairstylist specializing in extensions and education, based in Sunnyvale, California. With over 15 years of industry experience, she has worked in various salon models and now runs her own business with a full-time assistant.Recommended for: Hairstylists, beauty professionals, entrepreneurs, career changers

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