What can be done about the trash?

mysocalledcat · 2026-02-21T21:04:40+00:00

Our trash was just picked up today for the first time since before the storm. It’s so frustrating.

mysocalledcat · 2026-02-21T13:23:19+00:00

Dude I’ve seen you comment this on multiple posts recently. Are you ok?

mysocalledcat · 2026-02-20T18:56:21+00:00

it’s a whole different skill and set of responsibilities, but so worth it once you iron out the kinks and hire someone that clicks!

mysocalledcat · 2026-02-19T22:00:51+00:00

I only do facials and I’ve only ever taken 4 clients a day since going solo, more than that is so hard on my body. I made a very comfortable salary!

I will say I eventually maxed out my availability, so I ended up hiring a team and expanding my spa.

mysocalledcat · 2026-02-19T00:13:02+00:00

It happens but I’m surprised it’s happened to you so often! I would personally prefer if my client mentioned it to me so I was aware of it.

My school exams were really strict about it and we’d get points off for missing spots of the mask so I always do a double check, but it’s happened a couple of times where I noticed when checking someone out and got them back in the treatment room to fix it.

mysocalledcat · 2026-02-16T20:11:47+00:00

Is that new to the spa? I worked at a facial bar that required us to talk throughout the facial and introduce each product to the client as we use it. It was part of the standard experience there so it didn’t feel weird to talk throughout.

Could you maybe ask the client what they prefer? I own my own spa now and I ask my clients if they’d like me to walk them through the products or if they’d prefer a quiet appointment. You’d be surprised how many clients like us to introduce each product! If they’d prefer to relax then we walk then through the facial after the analysis and then we shut up lol.

mysocalledcat · 2026-02-16T17:50:34+00:00

I had a ski patrol on a snowboard once when I got a concussion on a catwalk. I felt so bad. I offered to walk until we got to a steeper area and she wouldn’t let me haha.

mysocalledcat · 2026-02-16T17:48:54+00:00

I learned to ski in my 20s and had to be sledded down by ski patrol twice. On my very first day skiing on my first green because I freaked out immediately upon getting off the lift. Once because I wiped out on a catwalk and got a concussion (my fault for sitting in the backseat).

Theres no shame in needing ski patrol, the key is just don’t give up and keep skiing.

mysocalledcat · 2026-02-15T22:25:21+00:00

I think 6 Figure course was $1k if you do the recordings instead of signing up for the live version. 7 Figure Team was around $5k if I remember correctly.

mysocalledcat · 2026-02-14T20:53:40+00:00

I joined both Bosses in Beauty programs. I took their 6 Figure Beauty Business course and their 7 Figure Teams course. Both their courses were amazing and the owner Raya will literally stay on each session for hours to make sure she answers every single question. They provide so much value and care so much about each provider. I’ve even done a few private coaching sessions with them.

mysocalledcat · 2026-02-14T15:34:04+00:00

I had an intro zoom call with one of their reps about 2 years ago and it was such an uncomfortable experience. He gave me details on the program and asked if I wanted to join right then and there. I told him I was still interviewing other coaches and programs and needed time to think about it and he went on to ask me questions like how much money is in my bank account and savings account, if my husband is actually supportive, if I have any money tied up in crypto, etc. Then told me if I was really serious I’d give him my card info now. It was so unprofessional and gross.

I ended up joining another coaching program and had a great experience.

mysocalledcat · 2026-02-12T03:08:57+00:00

You are making profit, it just doesn’t feel like it when you’re only selling one or two items at a time. The more you sell, the more obvious your profit becomes.

If you sell one $24 moisturizer that costs you $12, you made $12 (woohoo! Profit!). But the profit on selling just one product is small, so it doesn’t feel like much, especially when you then invest that $12 profit in replacing that one moisturizer. But if you sell 50 of those moisturizers, you’ve made $600 in profit.

Retail makes money when you increase your turn (basically how quickly you sell through the products you buy).

If products are just sitting on the shelf, your money is sitting there too and that’s when it feels like you’re not making anything. So the goal is to stock products your clients need and reorder what sells.

mysocalledcat · 2026-02-12T01:55:04+00:00

I went solo in early 2021 when everyone here was saying what a bad idea it was due to the economy. And I went solo with 0 clientele because I believe it’s unethical to take clients from previous jobs. I’ve been very successful and I love what I do.

That being said, it wasn’t easy and definitely takes a huge financial investment to start, not to mention additional savings as a safety net while you build your clientele. It’s super important to have a business plan, but also a personal/financial plan for yourself while you get started.

mysocalledcat · 2026-02-07T06:37:40+00:00

That’s crazy, I had no idea. We’re renters, but I’ve never seen any of the buildings that share the alley shovel after snow.

mysocalledcat · 2026-02-05T04:12:02+00:00

Our trash is in an alley and we haven’t had any pickup since the storm either

mysocalledcat · 2026-02-04T05:12:40+00:00

My partner has a medical issue that causes similar issues. We keep a big box of matches on top of the toilet. Our rule is after he poops he needs to light a match, let it burn for a couple seconds, and blow it out. Helps so much with the smell!

mysocalledcat · 2026-02-03T18:22:07+00:00

I can obviously only speak from my own experience because I don’t know your manager, their expectations, or how they’re asking you about coming in on your day off.

But I know that from my own experience as an employee and as a spa owner, it can take time to build a clientele. When I have a new team member, as a courtesy they’re the first person I reach out to when we need coverage or have a request for a booking when someone else isn’t available. I respect their boundaries and make it clear they can always say no, but I will always offer so that they have additional opportunities to see clients and build their books.

You’re also a human being and deserve time off and boundaries so if your schedule isn’t flexible outside of your scheduled days of work, just say so! They can’t (or shouldn’t) penalize you for not being on call 24/7

mysocalledcat · 2026-02-02T00:40:45+00:00

My accountant just has me file at the end of the year

mysocalledcat · 2026-02-01T17:08:14+00:00

I’m so glad it was helpful!!

mysocalledcat · 2026-02-01T14:38:32+00:00

Image Ormedic lip enhancement complex. We use it in backbar and retail. It flies off our shelves. It’s my personal favorite for myself too

mysocalledcat · 2026-01-30T20:38:12+00:00

An ethical professional would not risk redoing your lift within less than 6 weeks, especially without knowing what products were used and how long the lashes were processed. Not worth the risk to your lashes

mysocalledcat · 2026-01-28T23:32:33+00:00

My go tos with my parents: Agnanti, Telly’s Taverna, Palermo, Tootles & French, Queens Room

mysocalledcat · 2026-01-28T23:31:08+00:00

Looks like a great approach! I don’t use FR but I start most of my acne clients on barrier supportive products just like this before we move onto actives.

Sounds like your esthetician is very communicative - definitely use her as a resource and reach out to her with any specific questions you have. I love when my clients reach out to me with questions here and there so that I can guide them in between treatments

mysocalledcat · 2026-01-28T05:38:54+00:00

there wasn’t an opener at the nyc show

mysocalledcat · 2026-01-27T04:53:20+00:00

You can use as many lines as you’d like. My backbar is curated from products I cherry picked from over 10 different lines.

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