I was constantly being told there was no money in the Hair and Beauty industry.
I would hear heart breaking stories from Salon Owners hiding the fact they owned a salon from people, being told they wouldn't succeed by family members, struggling to get approval for loans. Salon Owners working ridiculous hours, not seeing their children or loved ones, not taking holidays and being told by accountants and book keepers that they would be better off closing their doors or that they had no choice but to declare bankruptcy.
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There is a public perception that the industry is unprofitable and unsuccessful.
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I was also told I could not change this, I could not take Business Owners from the Hair and Beauty industry and turn their businesses around so they pay off debt, work less hours, make a profit and live the life they wanted!
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Well I did and I asked some of those students to tell you their stories.