From hobby… to fully booked… to award-winning. 🏆

In this episode, JM is joined by Michelle Brown, solo nail tech and founder of Chells Beauty by the Sea, to talk about how she turned her home salon into a recognised and respected beauty brand without losing her freedom in the process.

Michelle didn’t jump straight in, she built her business slowly and steadily while still working part-time, investing in coaching, and creating a space that feels just as special as it looks.

We talk about:

🌊 Turning a side hustle into a full-time business

🧠 Why coaching gave her the confidence to go solo

💸 The difference between deposits vs card capture (and which one works!)

🎖️ Winning the Scratch Award for Best Home Nail Salon

🌿 Creating VIP experiences that cost little but mean everything

📱 How using the right systems gave her time and freedom back

🚨 What she did after a client fainted (and how she turned it into a strength)

This episode is full of honest advice, mindset shifts, and smart strategies for any solo beauty pro looking to build a business that feels good to run.

Find Michelle here:

Instagram: @chellsbeautybythesea

Website: chellsbeautybythesea.co.uk

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Thanks for listening! 🎧