Last week I wondered if I would have another day with NO clients. I thought my first client didn’t show, but she called to reschedule and her phone started breaking up so she wasn’t removed from the book. Then someone else called for an appointment, but called back later to cancel. Meanwhile, I asked how it worked to get nail services at our Spa. I was told the hardest thing is getting on the schedule.
Minutes later it turned out their was an opening to get a pedicure! I took lunch and had the most wonderful pedicure – a warm neck wrap, massage chair and soft music. Heaven! While I relaxed in the chair, I had time for some prayer and meditation. I asked for God’s will. The day was up to Him. I let him know that I’m here and ready to be of service, to help people look and feel fabulous.
Funny thing, right after my pedicure my Manager told me, “I just booked you three clients for this afternoon’! Yay! Thank you God!
So my ‘downtime’ recommendations include:
- Get a pedicure! LOL Of course that won’t work every time, but Self care is very important, especially when you give so much to others.
- Prayer and Meditation – as a Christian, I believe it’s important to stay connected to the source that all good things flow from. Ask for that next right step.
- Arrive on time and stay there for your scheduled time. It’s easy to start running out, going on errands, spending time in the mall, etc. It’s like Murphy’s Law, as soon as you leave, that’s when someone calls or walks in. Not keeping ‘Salon hours’ will slow your growth.
- Look the part! Dress for success (clothes, hair, make-up as appropriate) and bring your best attitude!
- And last but not least, create a 1 day only ‘special offer’ and post it on your social media page.
Please join me on my Facebook page to let me know about your progress, it’s www.facebook.com/salonbizcoach1
Keep reaching for the Stars,
Miki Wright
Salon Business Coach
P.S. For more ideas on building your clientele, be sure to listen to our recent Tele-Class called “Building Your Clientele 101”. There’s a ‘special offer’ that I share with you, that ends tomorrow (Friday) night at 12 midnight! You won’t want to miss this chance to explode your clientele, your career and your income – and I’ll be there every step of the way! To listen right away, click here and I’ll see you soon!
Miki Wright recently received “The Legend Award” by Bronner Bros. International Beauty Shows and with more than 23 years’ experience as Stylist, Salon and Spa Owner and now Salon Business Coach, she is considered one of the top authorities in the Beauty Industry. She is the author of the “$ecrets of the Millionaire Stylist!” Series “The Ultimate Guide to Building a Thriving Clientele” and “Get More Clients, Make More Money, FAST!” and “Seeds for the Future; The Stylist Guide to Financial Success” as well as the creator of www.BeautySuperStars.com which is featured in the December 2008 issue of Beauty Store Business Magazine. Wright, known for her down to earth style, is the former owner of Fabulous Finishes Salon and Day Spa in Silver Spring, MD, featured in Essence and Washingtonian Magazines and selected by Salon Today magazine for three consecutive years as one of the 200 fastest growing salons in the country!
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