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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holly3326mo ago

What kept you going during those two slow years?

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mary_kelly6mo 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.

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sullivan.abby6mo 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.

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