[149] Easy, Simple Side Hustles for Hairstylists
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Hey Successful Hair Stylists!! Today we're switching gears a little bit and talking about side-hustles! In the past couple of years it has become more common for people to have many streams of income (whether they need the boost of cash, or are just doing it for fun).
I had a side hustle behind the chair that turned into a business and then into my full-time career! And I have a lot of insights on how you can quickly and easily start bringing in extra cash and see if a career pivot is right for you (without sabotaging the beautiful business you've been working so hard to build!!)
This episode is for you if....
You're making enough behind the chair to feel comfortable, and your business is running smoothly and you're craving a new challenge!
You really want to become an educator in the industry.
You like the idea of having other money coming in and ways to bring in money that aren't behind the chair.
Today I'm sharing a peek into my journey from being behind the chair full-time, to starting a side hustle, to launching an education/marketing business and to going full-time in that business. I'm also going to talk about the TOP 5 MYTHS when it comes to starting a side hustle (and what to do instead)! Let's dive in!
THE MOST IMPORTANT PART OF BUILDING YOUR SIDE HUSTLE
You might think the most important part of building your side hustle is choosing the RIGHT thing… or finding your first client… or maybe knowing what to charge.
And while those are super important, the MOST important part of building your side hustle is using your career BEHIND THE CHAIR to fund your new venture. This means that keeping your current business stable, consistently bringing in new clients and and keeping momentum with your marketing is KEY in the success of your side hustle.
What I see all too often is people are so excited to start something new, they let their business behind the chair fall to the wayside. So now they’re pouring all of their energy into a $150 paycheck and making LESS behind the chair - scary!
If you can be smart with your time, systems and marketing - you’ll have plenty of time to devote to your new venture WITHOUT sacrificing income.
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THE 3 THINGS I DID (AND STILL DO) TO BUILD A SUCCESSFUL SIDE HUSTLE TURNED FULL-TIME BUSINESS
I truly believe that my success (and continued success) comes from 3 main things…
I let the market tell ME what they needed/wanted and then showed up to do that work. It’s easy to want to make my side hustle all about me. What am I interested in doing… what do I like… what would I want… But that simply doesn’t work. The most successful businesses in the world didn’t so what THEY wanted - they did what their customers wanted. Start listening to where people are struggling, bumping up against a wall, getting frustrated and then lean into how your skills can solve those problems.
I said YES to opportunities and never shy’d away from a challenge. I didn’t wait to feel “ready.” If someone needed help and I knew that I could figure it out (for a fraction of the cost of what they were going to pay) I said YES! The best way to grow and push yourself is to jump with both feet and get creative.
I was resourceful! I believed in my ability to always figure things out to get my clients beautiful results. Anytime I didn’t know what to do - I got resourceful. Whether I found people that could do it, I spend hours researching and learning a new skill or enrolled in a training - I FIGURED IT OUT EVERY TIME.
5 MYTHS ABOUT STARTING A SIDE HUSTLE AND GETTING YOUR FIRST CLIENT
Side hustle MYTH #1: You need a website.
Nope! To pitch or quote new clients on services or ideas you have - simply put it in a word doc or google doc and send it over! Many people actually find it super refreshing to have things communicated so simple and clearly.
Side hustle MYTH #2: You need to “do what you love.”
Like I mentioned above, your life is going to be so much easier if you solve peoples problems.
Side hustle MYTH #3: You need professional photos to be taken seriously.
Literally no one cares, I promise. Focus mostly on creating a GREAT offer. Potential clients care more about that and what you can do for them than what you look like.
Side hustle MYTH #4: You need a business loan to get started.
Nooooo! All of the side hustles I did and the side hustles I share in my 44 Side Hustles for Hairstylists can be started without ANY MONEY. They are totally free to start.
Side hustle MYTH #5: You need to be a total expert to get started.
Let me tell you - you do not need a certification, degree, etc to have valuable skills to offer someone. Building a business behind the chair is already proof enough that you know what you’re doing and can help other people.
HOW TO PRICE YOUR SIDE HUSTLE AND GET YOUR VERY FIRST CLIENT
Inside of 44 Side Hustles for Hairstylists I share…
My EASY pricing strategy with your side hustle
15 places to get your very first client and start getting paid
44 side hustles you can do right away with your existing skills as a hairstylist!!
How to start making money when you’re not in the salon!
If you're new here, welcome!! I'm Ren Lopa, the CEO and Founder of Wolf and Rabbit Inc Salon Marketing! I'm obsessed with helping hairstylists and estheticians make more money doing what they love!!
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