The Independent Stylist Podcast Jennifer Kenny

Industry icon and balayage queen Amy McManus is talented, insightful, and completely transparent as she shares the exact blueprint she used to up her game and completely reinvent her career after 20 years in the industry. If you've ever wondered what it looks like to have brands knocking at your door, get recognition from top industry media outlets like Beauty Launchpad, inspire and educate to hundreds of thousands of Instagram followers, work behind the chair on your own terms, this episode has it all. Amy didn't start her journey trying to attract any of the industry attention she gets (and totally deserves). Listen in on her journey and how deciding to get serious about social media to grow her business blew up her career and made her a household name and one of the most recognized balayage artists in the world. Forever humble and authentic, Amy is an inspiration to the industry and I hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as I loved recording it with her! https://www.instagram.com/camouflageandbalayage/  and grab your best life bundle at https://www.instagram.com/independentstylistpodcast/ or https://www.thecurlgirl.com/ebook


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Kenesha Coleman is here to take your fears and frustrations away from your taxes and get you ALL SET when it comes to having your finances under control without a ton of stress! @thebeautycpa is a former irs revenue agent, worked for a fortune 150, and is an award winning CPA, irs enrolled agent and certified tax coach and is the answer to so many things so many of us need. She focuses exclusively on working with beauty entrepreneurs and is an absolute gift to our industry. Lose the fear, judgement and confusion about how to handle the taxes for your beauty business - if your business is in the United States, she can help you! 



This is a can’t miss episode full of massive actionable value and will help you shed any fear you have of any issues surrounding your taxes - Kenesha has your back and she’s here dropping knowledge with a smile.



 You can find her at www.colemantaxllc.com or @thebeautycpa on Instagram. You can find my easy money book on www.thecurlgirl.com/ebook


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This will most likely rarely happen but I want you to be prepared and empowered in case it ever does. You have the right to refuse services and there are times where it might be better and actually the healthier decision for your business and for your own mental health. More scripts to copy and paste are available in my scripts ebook at www.thecurlgirl.com/ebook

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If you’re wondering if it’s a must to work on weekends I encourage you to listen to this episode I’m waiting in with my opinions but I also I’m sharing several opinions from established hairdressers who were kind enough to offer their insight to me via Instagram so enjoy this deep dive into what it might look like to work weekends and what it might look like to say no to weekends and then use this resource to help you decide what is right for you. You’ll also find the link to my new e-book for independent stylist filled with Scripts and announcements to help you communicate clearly and effectively and incredibly professionally with your clients - “How do I say that the ultimate guide for Scripts and Announcements for Independent and Stylists” is available now at www.thecurlgirl.com/ebook and the Instagram post where I’m reading the comments in the episode can be found here If you’d like to connect personally with any of the stylist who were gracious enough to offer their insight - https://www.instagram.com/p/CPLT2xlj_HY/?utm_medium=copy_link

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Want to move BEYOND the chair?  Has the past year + been a wakeup call? are you just ready for a change and wanting to explore options for your next chapter? If you want to be an independent educator - make money without working beyond the chair, using the skills you already have, and do it you own way and on your own terms - not be beholden to a brand or anyone but yourself - this episode is for you! I first posted this episode in May of 2020, but I've been ranting about this since 2017, I am ALL in on independent education, digital products, and doing the darn thing that builds your dream life. 

 you can download the Beyond The Chair Just Start Guide at www.beyondthechair.pro 

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“How much is a haircut?” First of all, hello. Are you in place where dm’s are a source of stress and you’d prefer not to deal with them as part of your business process? Listen to this first - I was there! I have tips to help you be super firm with boundaries and not let dm’s be a source of stress while still using them as a way to help you make more money and connect with the kind of clients you want to attract. To join the shampoo society my monthly membership group that will save you time, help you grow on social media, get more ideal clients in your chair - go to www.shampoosociety.com

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