076: From Solo to CEO: How This Esthetician Hired Her First Team Without Losing Control
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Krystal, owner of Knockout Beauty Bar, shares her journey from a solo aesthetician to a successful business owner with employees and systems. She discusses the challenges of scaling her business while maintaining the quality and customer service that made her business thrive.
• Building a successful solo practice by genuinely caring about clients and keeping detailed notes about their lives
• Avoiding using your own name for your business to make it easier to scale with other providers
• Investing in coaching to navigate the hiring process and overcome fear of making mistakes
• Creating comprehensive training protocols and systems for new employees
• Working through the challenges of payroll and administrative tasks
• Implementing effective hiring practices including the "hire slow, fire fast" approach
• Using a multi-step interview process: phone interview, in-person meeting, and working interview
• Helping employees build their clientele through social media marketing and referral cards
• Letting go of control as the biggest challenge in transitioning from technician to business owner
• Utilizing virtual reception services to improve work-life balance
Reach out to Krystal on Instagram at @knockout_beauty_bar if you're thinking about hiring or growing your aesthetics business. She's happy to share her experiences and answer questions about the journey from solo provider to business owner.
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Chapters
1. Client Testimonial (00:00:00)
2. Crystal's Aesthetics Business Journey (00:00:56)
3. Starting a Solo Business (00:02:09)
4. Hiring Employees (00:05:29)
5. Learning Leadership (00:10:06)
6. Growing Through Social Media (00:15:40)
7. Finding Balance and Letting Go (00:25:38)
8. Final Thoughts and Contact Information (00:30:06)
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