The Mentor Chair
The Mentor Chair
Career decisions
Choosing the setup that fits where you are right now.
Working for myself sounded free. Why do I feel like I'm always working?
There's no manager and no time clock, and the business has quietly taken over the calendar.
Everyone says I need a niche. Do I?
The industry keeps pushing specialization, and you're deciding whether that's the career you want.
I don't feel confident enough yet.
The skill is coming along, but the confidence hasn't caught up to the work yet.
Should I stay commission or go independent?
Two work models, and the financial difference is only part of the answer.
Am I failing if I don't want my own suite?
The industry treats one path as the goal, and it may not be yours.
Should I work more days to make more money?
Adding days is one path to the number. It isn't the only one.
I'm burned out. Do I need a new salon or a new schedule?
The exhaustion is real; the cause is what you're trying to identify.
How do I know when it's time for a change?
You're weighing whether this is a rough stretch or a signal.
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