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Unlock the complete From Chair to Boss digital course with engaging videos, quizzes, and hands-on tools designed to guide your journey from stylist to entrepreneur. Plus, enjoy access to the Boss Community—your space for ongoing support, peer networking, live sessions, and resources that keep you motivated and growing every step of the way.

The Transition from Chair to Boss Starts Here

"Entrepreneurship in the beauty industry isn’t just about independence—it’s about building a career that aligns with your values, dreams, and talents. This course is here to help you transition from a chair to a suite with confidence, strategy, and the tools to succeed." – Mireya Villarreal, Founder & CEO

Essential skills you'll gain

This is where your vision starts to take shape. With the right tools and guidance, you'll move from confusion to clarity—and begin building a beauty business that reflects your passion, purpose, and potential.

Boss Community Access

Step into a powerful network designed just for beauty pros building their businesses. Inside the Boss Community, you’ll find weekly discussions, live sessions, and ongoing support from peers and mentors who truly understand your journey—helping you stay accountable, inspired, and on track toward your goals.

Hear from future beauty bosses

These aspiring entrepreneurs took the leap—and the From Chair to Boss course gave them the clarity, confidence, and tools to build something of their own.

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I always knew I wanted more than just a chair—but I didn’t know how to build something real. This course gave me step-by-step direction. Now I’m starting my suite with a plan, not just a dream.
Jasmine T.

Rockford, IL

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I was working under someone else’s rules, afraid to branch out. Now I have my own prices, my own brand, and my own business. This course gave me the confidence and knowledge to go for it.
Luis M.

Fort Wayne, IN

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I didn’t have structure—I was just trying to make money. Now I know how to grow a brand. I’ve set up pricing, booking systems, and even planned my first promo. This was the push I needed.
Tasha R.

Macon, GA

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Beauty school taught me skills. This taught me how to build a business. I finally feel like I have direction, not just dreams.
Briana K.

Springfield, MO

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This isn’t just a course—it’s a mindset shift. I stopped playing small. I’m not just a stylist anymore. I’m building a brand, and it starts now.
Nico S.

Bakersfield, CA

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I used to second-guess everything—from my prices to my policies. Now I have direction, confidence, and a real business mindset. I haven’t even opened my suite yet and I already feel like a boss.
Erica L.

Lubbok, TX

The Course

28 Chapters · 259 Lessons

  1. 1

    Introduction: From Chair to Boss - Your Path to Independent Beauty Success

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      Video: You Can Do This!

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      Introduction from the Creator

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      Course Overveiw

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    Section 1 : Your Path to Independent Business Ownership

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      Activity 1: Case Study - The Journey to Independent Success

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      Reflection Questions:

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      Quiz: Activity 1: Case Study

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      Video: Different Paths to Independence

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      Activity 2: Commission Salon vs. Booth Rental vs. Salon Suite

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      Reflection Questions:

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      Quiz: Understanding Different Salon Business Models

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      Activity 3: Pros and Cons Worksheet

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      Wrapping It Up:

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      Quiz: Reflect and Refocus

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      Reflection Questions:

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    Section 2: Personal Financial Readiness

    1. Video: Knowing Your Numbers Free preview
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      Presentation: Why Building a Solid Business Foundation is Important

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      Activity 1: Case Study - Managing Financial Commitments in a Salon Suite

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      Reflection Questions:

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      Quiz: Activity 1: Case Study

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      Personal Financial Readiness

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      Quiz: Financial Prioritization

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    Section 2.1: Understanding Financial Commitments

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      Video: The Costs of Doing Business

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      Download: Guidance - Understanding Your Startup Costs

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      Activity 1: Exploring Startup Costs Worksheet

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      Activity 2: Expense Forecasting Worksheet

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      Quiz: Expense Forecasting Worksheet

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      Video: Making Sacrifices

    7. Activity 3: Cost-Saving Strategies Worksheet Free preview
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      Quiz: Cost-Saving Strategies

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      Activity 4: Monthly Break-Even Calculation Worksheet

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      Reflection Questions:

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      Insider Insights: Simple Budgeting. The 50/30/20 Rule

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      Quiz: Simple Budgeting

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    Section 2.2: Creating a Financial Plan

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      Video: You Need a Financial Plan

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      Activity 1: Weekly and Monthly Income Estimator Worksheet:

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      Quiz: Estimating Income

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      Activity 2: Evaluating and Maximizing Income Potential Worksheet

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      Reflection Questions:

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      Activity 3: Financial Flowchart Activity

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      Quiz: Financial Flowchart

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    Section 2.3: Building a Financial Safety Net

    1. Video: Prepare for a Rainy Day Free preview
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      Activity 1: Seasonal Cash Flow Planning Worksheet

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      Reflection Questions:

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      Activity 2: Seasonal Cash Flow Planning Table

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      Reflection Questions:

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      Video: An Emergency Fund is a Priority

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      Activity 3: Building an Emergency Fund Worksheet

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      Reflection Questions:

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    Section 2.4: Practical Application

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      Video: Putting the Numbers Together

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      Activity 1: Financial Summary Worksheet

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      Suggested Resource:

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      Wrapping it Up:

    5. Quiz: Reflect and Focus Free preview
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      Reflection Questions:

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    Section 3: Clientele Readiness

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      Video: Preparing Your Clients

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      Activity 1: Case Study - Strategies for Effective Client Retention

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      Reflection Question:

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      Quiz: Case Study

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      Clientele Readiness

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      Reflection Questions:

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    Section 3.1: Retaining Existing Clients

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      Video: Holding on to Your Client Base

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      Activity 1: Client Retention Tracker Worksheet

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      Reflection Questions:

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      Activity 2: Client Engagement Plan Worksheet

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      Reflection Questions:

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      Quiz: Retaining Existing Clients

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    Section 3.2: Attracting New Clients

    1. Video: Getting New Clients Free preview
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      Activity 1: Demographic Targeting Plan Worksheet

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      Reflection Questions:

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      Activity 2: Marketing Action Plan Worksheet

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      Reflection Questions:

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      Activity 3: Client Attraction Tracking Worksheet

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      Quiz: Attracting New Clients

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    Section 3.3: Building Sustainable Growth

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      Video: Setting Achievable Goals

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      Activity 1: Client Base Assessment Worksheet

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      Short Term SMART Goals

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      Long Term SMART Goals

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      Blank SMART Goal Templates

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      Download: Blank SMART Goal Templates

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      Wrapping it Up:

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      Quiz: Clientele Readiness

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      Reflection Questions:

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    Section 4: Personal Traits for Success

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      Video: Shifting Your Mindset

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      Presentation: Mindset and Life Balance

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      Activity 1: Case Study - A Journey to Salon Suite Success

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      Reflection Question:

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      Quiz: Case Study

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      Developing Key Traits for Success

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      Identifying Your Strengths and Areas for Growth

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      Activity 1: Identifying Your Strengths and Areas for Growth

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    Section 4.1: Self Motivation

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      Video: Get Motivated

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      Presentation: Energy and Motivation

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      Activity 1: Personal Goals and Readiness Worksheet

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      Reflection Questions:

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      Activity 2: Daily Motivation Planner Worksheet

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      Your 5 Minute Daily Journal

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      Download: 5 Minute Daily Journal

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      Reflection Questions:

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      Quiz: Self Motivation

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    Section 4.2: Confidence

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      Video: Gain Confidence

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      Building Confidence in Client Interactions

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      Quiz: Building Confidence in Client Interactions

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      Presentation: Self Promotion and Confidence

    5. Activity 2: Write Your Elevator Pitch Free preview
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      Reflection Questions:

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      Quiz: Elevator Pitch

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      Activity 3: Client Communication Practice Worksheet

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      Reflection Questions:

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      Quiz: Confidence

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    Section 4.3: Time Management

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      Video: Time is Money

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      Presentation: Time Management and Organization

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      Activity 1: Integrated Time Management Planner Worksheet

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      Reflection Questions:

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      Activity 2: Time Management Challenge Planner Worksheet

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      Reflection Questions:

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      Activity 3: Mastering Priorities with the Eisenhower Box Worksheet

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      Eisenhower Box Blank Templates

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      Download: Eisenhower Box Blank Template

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      Reflection Questions:

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      Quiz: Time Management

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    Section 4.4: Adaptability

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      Video: Adapt to Your Environment

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      Activity 1: Adaptability Reflection Exercise Worksheet

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      Reflection Questions:

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      Activity 2: Adapting with Confidence Exercise

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      Reflection Questions:

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      Wrapping it Up:

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      Quiz: Personal Traits for Success

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      Reflection Questions:

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    Section 5: Business Basics

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      Video: Know the Basics

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      Activity 1: Case Study - Building the Foundation for Success

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      Reflection Questions:

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      Quiz: Case Study

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      LLC vs. Sole Proprietorship

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      Activity 1: Business Readiness Checklist

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    Section 5.1: Registering Your Business

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      Video: Licensing and Registration

    2. Understanding Business Structures and Legal Requirements Free preview
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      Activity 1: Choosing Your Business Structure

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      Activity 2: Evaluating Your Business Structure Needs Worksheet

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      Activity 3: Key Differences Between LLCs and Sole Proprietorships Worksheet

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      Video: Do it Right

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      Quiz: Registering Your Business

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      Reflection Questions:

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      Understanding General Business Licensing

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      Activity 4: Licensing Checklist

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      Activity 5: Licensing and Registration Action Plan Worksheet

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      Activity 6: Your DBA Worksheet

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      How to File a DBA

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      Activity 7: Filing Checklist

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    Section 5.2: Financial Management and Taxes

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      Video: Keeping Your Books Clean

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      Separating Business and Personal Expenses

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      Quiz: Activity 1: Separating Business and Personal Expenses Worksheet

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      Accurate Record Keeping

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      Quiz: Activity 2: Accurate Record Keeping

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      Reflection Questions:

    7. Insider Insights: Accuracy and Efficiency Free preview
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      Tracking Deductions

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      Quiz: Activity 3: Tracking Deductions

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      Video: Keep Accurate Records

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      Activity 4: Organizing Receipts Worksheet

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      Reflection Questions:

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    Section 5.3: Business Insurance and Contracts

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      Video: Contracts and Policies

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      The Importance of Insurance and Contracts for Your Business

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      Reflection Questions:

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      Evaluating Insurance and Contract Options

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      Quiz: Activity 1: Evaluating Insurance and Contract Options Worksheet

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      Understanding Liability Scenarios and Insurance Coverage

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      Quiz: Activity 2: Understanding Liability Scenarios and Insurance Coverage

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      Reflection Questions:

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      Activity 3: Insurance Policy Comparison Table

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      Video: Get Insured

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      Understanding Lease Agreements and Recognizing Red Flags

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      Reflection Questions:

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      Activity 4: Analyzing Key Lease Terms for Your Salon Suite Worksheet

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      Activity 5: Mock Lease Agreement Excerpt

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      Activity 6: Evaluating Lease Terms for Red Flags Worksheet

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      Video: Review Lease Agreements

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      Insider Insights: Navigating Lease Agreements

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      Wrapping it Up:

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      Quiz: Business Basics

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    Section 6: Branding and Marketing

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      Video: You are the Brand!

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      Activity 1: Case Study - The Journey to Building a Strong Brand

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      Reflection Question:

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      Quiz: Activity 1: Case Study

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      Video: Brand Yourself

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      Branding and Marketing

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      Reflection Questions:

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    Section 6.1: Branding Your Salon Suite

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      Video: Branding Your Space

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      Activity 1: Niche and Target Client Profile Worksheet

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      Reflection Questions:

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      Defining Your Ideal Client's Needs and Preferences

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      Quiz: Activity 2: Services and Experiences Worksheet

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      Insider Insights: Your Brand Identity

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      Reflection Questions:

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      Choosing the Perfect Name and Logo

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      Reflection Questions:

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      Activity 3: Crafting a Unique Identity for Your Brand Worksheet

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      Gathering Inspiration for Your Salon Suite Logo

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      Quiz: Gathering Inspiration for Your Salon Suite Logo

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      Acvitivy 4: Create Your Branding Mood Board

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      Acvitivy 5: Creating a Décor Vision for Your Salon Suite Mood Board

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    Section 6.2: Marketing Strategies to Attract Clients

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      Video: Consistent Branding

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      Activity 1: Creating a Cohesive and Professional Presence Worksheet

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      Activity 2: Crafting Your Business Identity Worksheet

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      Activity 3: Creating a Cohesive Contact Strategy for Your Brand Worksheet

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      Quiz: Marketing Strategies to Attract Clients

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      Reflection Question:

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      Activity 4: Refining Your Brand’s Online and In-Person Identity Worksheet

    8. Leveraging Social Media to Grow Your Brand Free preview
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      Reflection Questions:

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      Insider Insights: Building Connections and Consistency

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      Video: Brand Consistency

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      Tailoring Your Brand Messaging for Every Platform

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      Activity 5: Refining Your Brand’s Online and In-Person Identity Worksheet

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      Creating Captions That Connect: A Step-by-Step Guide

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      Activity 6: Creating Captions That Connect: A Step-by-Step Guide

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      Streamlining Your Online Presence

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    Section 6.3: Engaging and Retaining Your Client Base

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      Video: Building Loyalty

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      Your Brand Beyond the Basics

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      Reflection Questions:

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      Activity 1: Crafting Your Communication Plan Worksheet

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      Activity 2: Building Loyalty Through Retention Strategies Worksheet

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      Quiz: Engaging and Retaining Your Client Base

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      Reflection Questions:

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      Activity 3: Implementing Loyalty and Rewards Programs Worksheet

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      Reflection Questions:

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      Effective Follow-Up Strategies

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      Activity 4: Implementing Loyalty and Rewards Programs Worksheet

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      Activity 5: Implementing Loyalty and Rewards Programs Worksheet

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      Reflection Questions:

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      Activity 6: Implementing Loyalty and Rewards Programs Worksheet

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      Reflection Questions:

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      Activity 7: Turning Feedback Into Action Worksheet

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      Wrapping it Up:

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      Quiz: Branding and Marketing

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    Section 7: Financial Forecasting Exercise

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      Video: Putting it all Together

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      Activity 1: Case Study - The Path to Financial Success

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      Reflection Questions:

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      Quiz: Activity 1: Case Study

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      Financial Forecasting Exercise

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      Reflection Question:

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    Section 7.1: Income Estimation

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      Activity 1: Income Estimation Worksheet

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    Section 7.2: Expense Breakdown

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      Activity 1: Expense Breakdown Worksheet

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    Section 7.3: Budget Creation

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      Activity 1: Budget Creation Worksheet

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      Building Habits for Success

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      Download: Financial Roadmap Checklist

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      Wrapping it Up:

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      Quiz: Financial Forecasting

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      Video: Congratulations!

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