Is It Time to Go Independent? What You Need to Know Before You Make the Move
Is It Time to Go Independent? What You Need to Know Before You Make the Move.
The idea of renting your own suite, setting your own hours, and being your own boss is appealing to more beauty professionals every year. But is it right for you — and are you actually ready?
In this episode of the Business of Style Podcast, host Greg Robins sits down with Jen Henry of Urbana Beauty Village, arguably Vancouver’s go-to expert on salon suite rentals. Jen has guided dozens of beauty professionals through this transition, and she brings the kind of real-world knowledge you just can’t Google.
Listen to this episode and you’ll walk away with:
- A clearer sense of whether you’re actually ready — Jen shares the one thing every person who makes the leap successfully has in common (hint: it’s not a huge client list)
- An honest look at the costs and steps involved — and why it’s less complicated than most people fear
- A simple planning approach that removes the guesswork and helps you see your best case, worst case, and everything in between
- Insight into what makes some people thrive in independence while others struggle — and how a basic plan makes all the difference
- A reality check on the commission salon model — is it fading out, or simply evolving?
Jen also mentions a free spreadsheet that Urbana shares to help you crunch your numbers with confidence. Practical, straight-talking, and refreshingly honest — this conversation is worth your time whether you’re seriously considering the move or just curious about what it looks like.