Need some help calming down!

[ShannonU]

As some of you know, I am officially going to be taking my nail career full time and I am now renting a chair in a salon starting June 4th....But..I can't stop worrying.

I am afraid of putting the money forward for my chair, I am worried about paying childcare as I have to have my 2 children in childcare those days and I am worried that I am just not going to make money!! Those of you who rent chairs--children or no children..please offer me some words of inspiration.

I am feeling mega anxiety over this new adventure. I am THRILLED and my husband has been so supportive and is telling me everything will be okay but I am just terrified! It's hard when you have to put up so much money first and hope clients come!

Thank you for any and all advice!

 

[wombats]

I believe these are pretty standard worries for someone taking the plunge into such a thing. I'm going to be starting self-employment within a couple of months, and I have similar concerns.

We just need to believe in ourselves, work hard, enjoy it, and it will happen for us! Positivity is key.

You'll do great! Good luck!

 

[GlamourEyes11]

You will be amazing. Your work is incredible! Just get your name out there and you'll be fine hun best of luck xxxx

Sent from my GT-I9505 using SalonGeek

 

[ShannonU]

Thank you very much to the both of you. Sometimes I just need to be brought back down to earth. lol. I worry too much! I know once i'm in there my nerves will settle but it's just such a big change! Again..thank you!

 

[Eviestyle]

You will do great! I have felt that way when I started a studio but everything worked out great!

 

[squidgernetball]

You have to think what your other options are. You've obviously looked at them, and this one has come out on top. If we do nothing, nothing changes. You're doing something, you're taking the plunge and things will change. It's fantastic that your partner is so supportive - now go out there and make changes, and remember that there are people on here who will be really happy to help you along the way. Good luck x

 

[Kim Lawless]

I was like that when I started out on my own and like you I worry. So what I did was set limit to give it a try. I decided that 8 months would be long enough time to see if it would take off but no so long to risk throwing away too much money on rent etc.

When I first started (I specialise in Brazilian waxing for men and women), I used to sit in my room above a hair salon and listen to the tumble weed blowing around as I didn't advertise (still don't and never have). The salon never did anything to help and wouldn't even let me put a poster in the window. I didn't lose heart though because I knew I was good and that it would only take getting the first client through the door.

Word spread and within months I was fully booked. I believe in positive thinking so I always believed that good times would come. And they have!

On a practical note, you might find it less of a worry if you have a think about how much you could afford to lose if it doesn't take off (but it will). So add up 6 months rent and 6 months childcare and if you have that money now, put it in an account and set a time limit. If you're not making a good living after 6 months then throw in the towel and put it down to experience and move on.

Above all, believe in yourself and I my mantra is 'I'm only as good as my last wax' so I never let my standards slip.

Good luck........you're gonna be amazing I'm sure.

 

[fozzyo]

Set yourself done goals, done milestones to show you are becoming the successful. Things like:

First client
First client who leaves grinning they are so pleased with your work
First day full of clients
First returning client

Then you can see how you did the right thing.

Good luck!

 

[ShannonU]

I do know (deep down) that things will work out! It's just such a big change. I work in a bank part-time and it's been easy money and i've dealt just fine with being away from my kids one or two days a week..And I was doing mobile nails and was only ever away at night time (however-I didn't like mobile work at all) but now that I am in the studio starting in June I am going to be away from my kids a lot more and i'm going to be focusing a lot more on my career. I think all my worries come down to being away from my kids!

Since advertising on my facebook page that I am finally into a salon I am almost fully booked my first week. Eek. Also worries me (can you see a trend in that I am a bit of a worry-wart? lol) I am confident in my work, just nervous! Things are all finally happening for me!

I think I just need to get there and then the fear of the unknown will dissipate.

Thanks to everyone for talking me down from my worries! It's a whole bunch of changes all at once..less time at the bank..less time with my kids...more time at the studio! With that said---I am super excited!

 

[Spooky]

Being away from the kids more is an awful thought, I'm in a similar situation. Just wanted to post a big good luck, follow your dreams, and your work is amazing x

 

[ShannonU]

Thanks very much! It is terrifying! I know they'll be fine. My oldest starts school in September and my youngest is 2 but it's still terrifying! :|

 

[ladybird]

Your work will speak for itself!!! It's in you - if you don't do it you will only regret it - my philosophy is better to have lived and lost than not to have lived at all!

Being so passionate will also rub off on your clients - you will rock!!!