#17 Tips for New Stylists
When I first started my styling business, I didn't find anything wildly helpful online to guide me on how to get started. For today’s episode, I want to share some tips that will not only help you get started, but the things to keep in mind that will set you up for ultimate success in this industry! It is so wonderful to be working in a field that you know you are literally born for, so if that is you, keep going. You’ve got what it takes, I know you do, and don’t forget that there are people out there right now that need what you have to offer. The doors to Stylist School are now open! To get the skills to transform your passion for fashion into a profitable styling business, enroll now at https://katetaylor.lpages.co/stylist-school-doors-open/! To join the waitlist and be the FIRST notified once we open the doors to my BUSINESS OF STYLE program, so that you too can scale your business using my proven framework, visit https://katetaylor.lpages.co/bos-waitlist/. I want to hear from you. Is there a specific guest you’d like to have on the show? Do you have a question that you’d love to have the answer to? Connect with me on social and send me a message @katetaylorstylist, or send me an email at [email protected]. Don’t forget to subscribe to this podcast to get all the up-to-date info and the latest episodes! For all things podcast and to get the freebies and downloads, go to https://katetaylorstylist.com/podcast. What I Cover In This Episode: A look back at the path I was on before becoming a stylist, and how I came to realize that it was not fully my passion [2:34] The importance of being intentional and what it looked like for me in making my decision to pursue this career [6:40] My thoughts on finding a mentor and what type of person this should be [10:17] Why you can never underestimate the power of building relationships with business peers [11:16] What you need to know about finding a local small business lawyer to register your business and to create any contracts you may need [12:30] The reasons that having a separate business bank account is crucial right from the start [15:28] Other professional services that I recommend when starting your business [16:17] Tips for business email, booking calendars and what a consultation with prospective clients should be all about [17:26] The need to have your pricing and packages in place and a way to collect payments [21:39] My best advice for marketing branding and building a following as you start your business as a stylist [23:31] Why you don’t have to be on every social media platform, plus what to do if you’re unsure where your ideal clients are hanging out online [27:48] Some final thoughts on networking opportunities and more on where you can find ideal clients [30:15] Links & Resources: https://katetaylor.lpages.co/stylist-school-doors-open/ https://katetaylor.lpages.co/bos-waitlist/ https://www.instagram.com/katetaylorstylist/ https://www.amazon.com/ideas/amzn1.account.AEK76AHSWI4MKZL3S42CP7TTSLQA?&linkCode=ll2&tag=katetaylors00-20&linkId=aed8cb217f6d2b5ffc8d63a25565480d&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl https://katetaylorstylist.com/podcast https://www.godaddy.com/ https://calendly.com/ https://www.paypal.com/ https://venmo.com/ https://hueandstripe.com/ https://www.samcart.com/ https://stripe.com/ https://www.garmentier.co/ https://www.goodpix.co/ https://www.canva.com/
