AWW Drew.. I can hear nothing but wisdom in those words!!! THANKS SO MUCH FOR THAT Not only is it encouraging professionally but personally too!!! I am still trying to figure out the last statement though "I use to be different ... Now I'm the same..." That sounds very resourceful... lol If I could figure out what exactly it means.. But Really your right!! I need to grip hold of my thinking!!! Funny I been reading alot about how our minds affects what we get out of life... That was only confirmation of what I was thinking where I have messed up! lol THANKS!

 

Ok And as for Ms.Jaden.. Thanks so much quiet encouraging that I am not alone!!! I love some the ideas you had there.... I have done alot of that myself as well.. Sometimes it works sometimes it don't ...

I should try the 10$ off thing.. I am jus affraid my mgr.. Will FLIP Though... They already give me issues throwing discounts at ppl and offering free haircuts for refferals.. ect.

 

Ok and For Ms.Karla...--- I think you and Donna make a very strong point and getting out on ur own and having your own place... I know it works for some people and lots sware it the only way to MAKE $$$ I am not convinced of that... I mean don't get me wrong I would do it in a heart beat if I could... But

I have a hard time grasping the concept to take $$ I don't have to go all into that buying equipment, chemical , product ect. Or even Booth rent.. I don't understand that concept either.. I know why ppl do it.. I could'nt though I don't think.. I see it as "HOW AM I GONNA PAY SOMEONE ELSE TO WORK.. " I need  go to work to GET PAID NOT PAY SOMEONE ELSE!  And I got 3 kids to provide for.. If I can hardly keep a roof over their head as it is.. and food on the table.. HOW THAT GONNA WORK... ?? Not really realistic... and the fact that clients at least in Florida anyhow are'nt that dependable... Won't help me...

If I did'nt have kids... and no other responsiablities otherwise.. I could see my self giving it a shot.. But for where I am @ right now I can not see it....

I do strongly agree with Drew though...

My thinking has to change first...

I do see myself owning my own salon and even day spa one day.. *WHERE MY HEART IS* I jus think with my girls being the ages they are.. It not the time right now... They are 10, 4 and 3 bout to all have birthdays coming up around the corner 11,5, and 4 they will be..

So see... I can not exactly do what was suggested there Ms.Karla... Much easier said than done..

Although the 10$$ off with the refferal thing I may can try.. verses what I already do which is every 3 ppl they send a free haircut... Most my clients seem to like that idea.. and if they tell me.. They don have 3 ppl to send cause they don know nobody I tell them they can have a free hair cut for one! So... ?? and a free haircut in my shop is worth $20 so I think that is a lil betta than 10$ off but I see how it goes.. Maybe it is physcological and the 10$ strikes something and they THING THEY ARE REALLY GETTING OVER VERSES FREE...

 

I know I handled one day this lady that was upset she was waiting so long for her daughters haircut.. she was about to walk out... and I go and offer to not only cut her daughters hair for free for her inconvience but to blow dry it too for her for FREE... She was still ready to walk out until I mentioned that I was comping a $45 service for FREE... (It was 45$ cause her hair was past her shoulders and really long) One I told her "But Mam, I am compensating you a 45$ service for your inconvience Give me a chance to make it a happy visit" Then she finally said Aight... They were happy when they left and now reg. clients.

 

Anyhow... Thanks everyone who responded this has been a fabulouse response!!! AND JUST GREAT TO HEAR EVERYONES VIEWS!!! I LUV THIS SO MUCH!!! THANKS GUYS!!

YOUR ALL LOVED!~ Leslie --Ms_BeautyExpert2