Send us a voicemail! www.speakpipe.com/salonsuccess How much does it really cost to start a nail business? In this episode of the Salon Success Podcast, Penny and Hannah chat with Ariana from Bare Beauty NZ about the real cost of opening a salon, rebuilding a nail business, and learning how to grow slowly, smartly and sustainably. Ariana shares her journey from makeup artistry to nails, opening her own space, stepping away, starting again, collecting stock over time, finding the right salon room, and investing around $16k into her current setup without dropping it all at once. We talk about nail tech startup costs, pricing your services properly, why $70 is not $70 profit, choosing the right location, building your clientele, understanding your target audience, finding “your people”, and why every other nail tech is not your competition. This episode is packed with honest nail business advice for new nail techs, beauty business owners, home salon owners, and anyone trying to work out how to open a salon without burning out, undercharging, or trying to be everything to everyone. Follow Ariana at @barebeauty_nz and follow Monaco Nail Academy for more nail tech education, salon business advice and real conversations about the beauty industry. *********************************************** Nail or Beauty School was just the beginning, right? What on earth do you do now?! Welcome to the Salon Success Podcast with Monaco Nail Academy. Our topics stretch beyond nails and into all things salon related - business, marketing and social media - and at very least hits you with real, honest stories about our experiences. This isn't school; this is real life, real business, and really freaking hard work. ************************************************ Just finding Monaco?! Here's what we do - Online & In-Person Nail Tech Courses NZ-Wide (International Online Students Welcome!) Afterpay + Custom Payment Plans Available Started in 2011 and 100% NZ-owned and operatedStudy Individual Topics - The Theory of Nails Manicures & Pedicures Using the IBX System Builder in a Bottle Dipping Systems Acrylic, Hard Gel or PolyGel Pre-Formed Soft Gel Extensions E-File The Art of Nails Salon Success (Business, Marketing & Social Media)Or Combo & Save - Foundation Certificate in Nail Technology - all 12 topics Natural Nail Specialist - Theory, Mani/Pedi, BIAB & Art Introduction to Nail Technology - self-study, online-only optionFree Resources - 5-Day Nail Tech Launchpad - www.monaco.ac.nz/launchpad 5-Day Marketing Workshop - www.monaco.ac.nz/magnet Caption Writing Kit - www.monaco.ac.nz/download-the-caption-kit Recession-Proof Your Salon - www.monaco.ac.nz/recession Course Finder Quiz - www.monaco.ac.nz/course-finder Weekly Newsletter - www.monaco.ac.nz/subscribe YouTube - www.youtube.com/@MonacoNailAcademy Podcast - www.monaco.ac.nz/podcast
