I just read on my personal blog, a post for over a year ago, when things looked bleak for my salon. I lost two stylists, and my spa manager decided to move away. I felt abandoned and hopeless, but still on my journey. It was quite a struggle, to rebuild a staff of people I would be proud to offer to my clients. I had to resolve to NOT be afraid to sort through, and say "NO" to bad attitudes, lack of skills and disrespect from new hires, but I persevered. I made it through. I have my right hand man Vinnie Dibble back with me, making a new start back here where he is so loved. I have a Spa manager, I can depend on that is not afraid to make decisions on my behalf, and makes the right ones. She has gained skills and expanded her license in order to be able to provide more services at the salon. I have hired a junior stylist who I use as my assistant, and I am watching her grow in her skill set and her client communication. She gets better every day, and if I give her a word of experience, she listens and puts it to work for her, she is indeed growing. She is always on time in the morning, which means so much. in a nutshell I am so blessed! For the SECOND time in three years I was able to expand the salon yet again, to add a room for a massage therapist, and a Spa Boutique retail area. In that boutique, we carry four different vendors, all female, all home based business, and ALL featuring handmade organic preservative free skin and body care products. so with every chair occupied by happy dependable people, I was able to take the first vacation in 10 years, and leave my clients and staf with capable leadership, and my client in good hands.
We look forward to a busy rewarding holiday season, and a season of growth for all of us!
And to think only one year ago, I thought the bottom had fallen out of my dreams. God is amazing!!
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