Is "niching down" the new buzz term in the beauty industry? In this episode I'm chatting about how hairstylists have taken specializing too far. Learn more about my personal experience with exploring different specialties and understand the importance of not limiting your skill set too early in your career. If you've ever been told that you have to specialize in order to be successful, I want to challenge that mindset in favor of supporting more well rounded stylists in the beauty industry. Although there is value in picking a niche in marketing, I encourage you to find balance between doing the services you enjoy without having to sacrifice variety, creativity, and exploration in your career.

Check out my friend Laura on Instagram! @iamlauraelizabeth

Listen to this episode swap with @_mistyjayne_ from The Starting Messy Podcast.

I always value our conversations about life, the beauty industry, money relationships, and the messy journeys of entrepreneurship.

and if you want to hear more from Misty you can go back and listen to episode 8 of Small Town Stylist Podcast

I'm back from a stunning vacation in the Texas HIll Country, but it has me wondering when the last time YOU took a vacation was? Let's dive into how you can afford to take your dream vacation, why taking vacation is important, and why all of the best vacations in the world will still not solve your problems with burn out (but I have a solution that will help!)

Listen to my Instagram Live with Misty Jayne

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Use code PODCAST at checkout to save an additional $25 off the group coaching program when you pay in full

This past week marks 6 years since I opened up my dream salon in my hometown, but I used to say that I NEVER wanted to be a salon owner. Sometimes life has different plans for you, and saying yes to things that are outside of your comfort zone can lead to the most rewarding experiences of your life.

SMALL TOWN PRICE INCREASE MASTERCLASS: www.caseytaylorstylist.com/masterclass

Join the waitlist for the Small Town Stylist Collective, your ticket to freedom from the anxiety of an overbooked schedule, the stress of salon finances, and finally remove the limitations of no retirement, PTO, or medical insurance as a self employed stylists 👉🏻 www.caseytaylorstylist.com/waitlist

In this episode I'm breaking down the four most common pricing strategies in the beauty industry: a la carte, hourly, parts and labor, and package pricing. Learn about my personal experiences with each model and highlight the pros and cons of each strategy s that you can determine which one might be the best for your personal business.

SMALL TOWN PRICE INCREASE MASTERCLASS: www.caseytaylorstylist.com/masterclass

Join the waitlist for the Small Town Stylist Collective, your ticket to freedom from the anxiety of an overbooked schedule, the stress of salon finances, and finally remove the limitations of no retirement, PTO, or medical insurance as a self employed stylists 👉🏻 www.caseytaylorstylist.com/waitlist

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Friends and family are some of the most complicated relationships to navigate in business, especially if they are expecting a discount you no longer feel comfortable giving.

In this episode I'm breaking down why I wish I had never offered a friends and family discount, and how you can politely set boundaries within your business to stop feeling disrespected by the people who you're supposed to be the closest to.

Download this free guide to communicate your boundaries with kindness 👉🏻 www.caseytaylorstylist.com/freeguide

Join the waitlist for the Small Town Stylist Collective, your ticket to freedom from the anxiety of an overbooked schedule, the stress of salon finances, and finally remove the limitations of no retirement, PTO, or medical insurance as a self employed stylists 👉🏻 www.caseytaylorstylist.com/waitlist

It doesn't matter if you're a new stylist just building your business, or an established stylist who is moving to a new area or coming back from a leave of absence. This episode details the exact steps I would take to start marketing my business from zero clients to fully booked behind the chair.

This episode discusses texting anxiety, the overwhelming feeling that emerges when your inbox is overflowing, and the solution to overcome this self-sabatoging habit in your business as an independent hairstylist.