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Nail Tech Entrepreneur

Nail Tech Entrepreneur

By AnDrea Pettingill

Within the Beauty Industry DOING NAILS is a whole different animal. We need to collaborate if we want to survive and thrive. It's time to stop saying "I just do nails" and step into being proud to call it your career! If you wish you could raise your prices, put up clear boundaries with friends and family, and boost your self confidence, join me, Drea aka @DreaDesignsBeauty as I interview professionals who are making serious $$$.
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Melissa Mathiason Interview we talk Nail Art, Client Experience, Your Brand/Style and more

Nail Tech EntrepreneurAug 30, 2019

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#11 Light Elegance Educator Melanie Bosch - Nail Tech & Salon Owner

#11 Light Elegance Educator Melanie Bosch - Nail Tech & Salon Owner

Melanie saw a need for more in her life and totally flipped her reality. She went from the healthcare field to the Nail industry and fell in love. I love how fast she grew into success. This is a must-listen if you ever felt "imposter syndrome" listen as Melanie focused on what she wanted and came out on top when hundreds of applicants applied but Light Elegance chose her as an educator. Stay tuned for her most Important tips for new nail techs and I end the episode with some fun rapid-fire questions!

Folow Melanie on Instagram:

https://instagram.com/melsgelnails




Mentioned in this episode:

Emily Reagan's Free Info Session for what is Virtual Assisting:

https://andreapettingill--emilyreaganpr.thrivecart.com/udma/630d25ee8940d/


Click here if you are ready to enroll in her Virtual Assisting Course:

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Oct 12, 202231:46
#10 Making money between nail appointments

#10 Making money between nail appointments

As an Entrepreneur, you just never put all your eggs in one basket. This episode is me super excited about my new income pipeline. I opened a new business (again, haha entrepreneur over here!) I wanted so much to share it with other nail techs because it has gone so nicely with my nail business in that I can work on it between appointments or take my work home. If you want to learn how I am able to make $30/hour working freelance creative work online listen up!

If this is not for you hold tight, we have some great nail biz related episodes coming up.


Mentioned in this episode:

my new IG for Digital marketing: https://instagram.com/andrea.digitalcocreative


Check out my Mentor Emily Reagan and see if Digital Marketing could work for you too, here is my affiliate link:

https://courses.emilyreaganpr.com/info?affiliate=andreapettingill


Go check out her podcast "Unicorns Unite"


Today's tech to follow is  https://instagram.com/lebeautynailss

Send me a DM to be featured!

Sep 15, 202220:42
Embark on a New You: Millie Kay Interview

Embark on a New You: Millie Kay Interview

Millie Kay is literally the most hard working youngster I have ever met. at 19 years old she was working her tail off full time with an awesome clientel that she built from nothing! You guys this girl is to me stalked and studied and she is here to change your life and inspire the crap out of you while everyone has the best time ever! Because she is so freaking fun! It has been two years since she worked with me and my clients still ask about her because she is so fascinating, always living her dreams, shining her light and inspiring others to do the same.

Well you will see in this episode because Millie Kay is here to teach you about this awesome tool she created that changed her life from depressing and chaos, to consistency big wins and self confidence! I live watching a Nail tech step into full on Entrepreneur so along with telling us about "Embark" she is also going to talk about what its like to create a new revenue stream and inspire you to use your natural gifts and talents to have a $ucce$$ful and goal crushing 2022.


Follow her at https://Instagram.com/millie_kaye

Follow her new line of Journals at https://Instagram.com/milliekaye_bulletjournalco

Go to the link below and get on the email list for her black Friday Deal!!!

Buy your own journal at https://shopmilliekaye.com/

Giveaway announced thanksgiving at midnight


Nov 25, 202133:28
Legally setting up your Nail Biz with Michael Glassford

Legally setting up your Nail Biz with Michael Glassford

In this episode I talk to Michael Glassford a Business Attorney here in Utah.

We talk about what legal first steps to take in your business. If you have your own home business or own a salon with a team you are going to want to hear his great advice and things to consider. Like what never to post on Facebook! I cant wait for you to listen, and let me know what your biggest take-away was!

 He mentions checking out the book "Never Split the Difference"  by Christopher Voss and Tahl Raz

You can reach out to Michael at his office 801-610-6691

or website www.legallifeplan.com or his email: michael@legallifeplan.com

I am opening up just a few spots for One on One Business coaching clients this September. go to WWW.DreaDesignsBeauty.com to request a free conversation with me! under Nail Classes click "Business Audit"

Enjoy todays episode and please send me a DM at @DreaDesignsBeauty tell me what you loved about the podcast or any ideas or request for future episodes!

Aug 03, 202142:08
Chris Miles Speaks on Paying yourself, Pricing, Debt and more!

Chris Miles Speaks on Paying yourself, Pricing, Debt and more!

If you are hitting some big money question marks in your Nail Business listen up, Chris talks to us today about all the things from Paying yourself, Pricing, Debt what is good, bad, and so much more. 


Chris Miles is the Cash Flow Expert and Anti-Financial Advisor, is a leading authority teaching entrepreneurs and professionals how to get their money working for them TODAY! He’s an author, podcast host of the Chris Miles Money Show, has been featured in US News, CNN Money, Entrepreneur on Fire, Bigger Pockets, and has a proven reputation with his company, Money Ripples  getting his clients fast, financial results. In fact, his personal clients have increased their cash flow by over $250 Million in the last 11 years!


Find out more about him at moneyripples.com 

Don't forget to send me a DM about what you loved about this episode or how you will use this info in your nail business! @DreaDesignsBeauty

May 24, 202143:01
Money Energy with Alyssa Comacho

Money Energy with Alyssa Comacho

Do you like woo woo ways to make more money in your business. In this episode I give you guys a sneak peak into a class I had for my clients in my business coaching program, where I invite outside teachers, this week it was Alyssa Comacho a bit about her: Alyssa June Camacho, is an amazing mother, wife, and ROCKSTAR entrepreneur! She is the Founder of Female Entrepreneur Empire.  She is a sought out trainer and mentor who has influenced and inspired the lives of thousands. She is the leader of one of the strongest Female Business Masterminds, THE INNER GODDESS EMPIRE.


She is giving listeners access to her 10 day money challenge if you send your first and last name, email, and "Money Challenge to 385-528-7432 you will get access to that! do it is a game changer!!

May 17, 202132:28
DMs and Rebooking clients = sales and marketing

DMs and Rebooking clients = sales and marketing

Quick drive to the salon with me episode (sorry about the audio) But I was on fire this morning about this topic. Once you truly honor this you can intentionally turn the "Do you do gel nails?" DM you just got into a life long client. AND in marketing will ba able to see so many new ways to make sure clie rs know you are open for business. Enjoy and don't forget to send me a DM on ig @DreaDesignsBeauty I love hearing from you guys ❤️🙏✨
Jan 14, 202114:38
Let's Talk Taxes With Jennifer Francis

Let's Talk Taxes With Jennifer Francis

Interview with My Accountant Jennifer Francis. 

She mentioned a freebe for listeners if you Email her at jennifer@jkacctg.com, and tell her you found her on this podcast she will email you back her Business Expense Spreadsheet!


DM Me on IG with any questions @DreaDesignsBeauty

Sep 17, 201924:11
Melissa Mathiason Interview we talk Nail Art, Client Experience, Your Brand/Style and more

Melissa Mathiason Interview we talk Nail Art, Client Experience, Your Brand/Style and more

Melissa Mathiason aka @thatnailchemist gives us some great insights in her business She has been an artist all her life experimenting in lots of creative hobbies, oil painting as one of her favorites.  As part of the @Fingerbangportland team she works 4 days a week in the salon and her favorite style is multi layered dimensional nail art. Melissa advises nail artist working on their hand painted skills to prioritize good nail art brushes, and just dive in and play around, give yourself permission to play, and let your true style come out.  for building clientel, Melissa advises creating a really great experience for your client and customizing their nails to work for their nail goals. Educate your clients that in your business we rebook teach them the value of having a nail tech.  She talks about her experience training at trade Shows like IBS Las Vegas, and Premiere Orlando.  She shares her secret sauce for having more energy to be a working mom.  find her on instagram @thatnailchemist

Aug 30, 201940:13
Entrepreneur? Me? But I'm a Nail Tech.

Entrepreneur? Me? But I'm a Nail Tech.

In this episode I explain my decision to name this podcast Nail Tech Entrepreneur. We talk about how shifting from "I work at a Job" mentality to "I am a business owner" can really serve to your benefit when you are just starting out as a nail tech. We talk about why you should stop B/Lame - ing the salon owner, the weather, the time of year, the whatever... for why you don't have clients and I admit how weird I am in my law of attraction- personal development- woo woo- way of thinking. Enjoy and dm me on Instagram with your salon business and mindset questions @DreaDesignsBeauty
Aug 22, 201910:42
Charge what you're worth - Tricia Baldwin Interview

Charge what you're worth - Tricia Baldwin Interview

In this Episode Tricia Baldwin shares her nuggets of wisdom from 18+ years experience as a beauty professional, salon owner and educator.
What I love about her is she makes a lot of money (haha) and she puts in the time and hard work for that cash ;)
Tricia shares her best tips for:
*Building a clientele
*Pricing tips and how to structure raising your prices.
*Timing and how it can take you from 50,000 per year to 100,000
*Boundaries and support systems to help you succeed as a nail tech
Balancing client work and owning a salon
Follow Tricia @pinktrishnails and her salon @pinkssalon

DM me on instagram @DreaDesignsBeauty
Send me your Nail Business related questions and I will answer them or hunt down someone who can!
Look for motivational episodes every odd day ...because I'm a little odd ;)
xoxo Drea
Thanks for listening!
Aug 15, 201945:58