Should you pay for your Assistants Education/Certifications? Yay or Nah?
About this episode
In this episode, Lacey Gebo discusses whether salon owners should pay for their assistants' education and certifications, exploring the implications of financial responsibility and investment in personal growth.
Grab your FREE LG Education Tracker here ⤵️ https://lg-education.kit.com/79e22eb54f One of the questions I get asked all the time is… "Should I pay for my assistant's education and certifications?" In this episode, we're diving into one of the biggest debates in the salon industry. Should salon owners cover the cost of extension certifications, education, and training? Or should assistants be responsible for investing in their own careers? I'm sharing exactly how we've approached this in our salon, why I believe ownership matters, and how you can support your assistants without taking on the entire financial responsibility. ✨ Should You Pay for Extension Certifications? Why my answer is usually no —and why learning to invest in themselves is one of the greatest lessons you can teach an assistant. ✨ The 90-Day Reimbursement Strategy A simple system that rewards commitment while protecting your business and encouraging long-term growth. ✨ Your Apprenticeship Is Already an Education Your assistants are learning behind the chair every single day. Hands-on experience, mentorship, and monthly education are already a huge investment in their future. ✨ Using Retail Commission…
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