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Chris shares her journey through salon ownership and the importance of staying true to one's vision amidst challenges.

What happens when a salon owner stays true to their vision—even when it requires making difficult decisions and navigating unexpected challenges? In this episode, Chris shares her journey through salon ownership, leadership, expansion, setbacks, and ultimately creating a business that aligns with her values, purpose, and passion for wellness. Salon and spa owners will gain powerful insights on protecting their vision, avoiding burnout, making courageous leadership decisions, and building a business that supports both professional success and personal fulfillment. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/IRRR8hqitdE GET MY BOOK! From First Date to Forever; How to Market Like A Matchmaker: https://joinmya.com/from-first-date-to-forever-book POWERED BY: JOIN mya! joinmya.com FOLLOW CHRIS GALEO Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisatgritandgrace/ LET'S CONNECT! BTT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthetechnique MYA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/join_mya/ FOLLOW KATI WHITLEDGE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiwhitledge/ Get my favorite bio-hacking products: CLICK HERE SPONSORS GlossGenius | Manage your business with ease. Use code BEYOND to save 50% on your…

People in this episode

Host: Kati Whitledge

Guest: Chris

Topics covered

• salon ownership
• leadership
• business vision
• personal fulfillment
• wellness
• burnout prevention

Keywords

• salon ownership
• leadership
• business vision
• wellness
• burnout
• personal fulfillment
• courageous decisions

Sponsors

GlossGenius

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: JOIN mya, PBA

Books & works: From First Date to Forever; How to Market Like A Matchmaker

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