Back in 2015 I had to pick between a steady spa job or going solo

It was a tough call. The spa in Austin offered a regular paycheck and benefits, which felt safe. But I had this idea to focus on treatments for people with really sensitive skin, something I felt the big places rushed. I chose to rent a small room in a shared studio for $650 a month and start my own thing. For the first year, it was scary quiet, maybe seeing two people a week. I stuck with my plan, using only a few gentle product lines I really trusted. Now, almost a decade later, that niche is my whole business. I'm fully booked because people kept telling their friends. For anyone who made a similar jump, how long did it take before you felt like it was actually working?

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holly33218d ago

What kept you going during those two slow years?

mary_kelly18d ago

Choosing a niche was the smartest move I ever made too. It took a solid two years before my books were consistently full. The slow start is just part of the process.

sullivan.abby2d ago

Two years is about right for building real momentum. You have to treat it like a second job you don't get paid for yet. Set a weekly schedule for the boring stuff, like outreach or content, and stick to it no matter what. The money follows the routine, not the other way around.