Jessica Kidner
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Episode 22

Pivoting Or Starting A Beauty Business? 5 Questions to Ask Before Starting Your Business

23 June 2025, 15 minutes

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In this episode, I discuss essential questions before starting a business, particularly in the beauty industry. They emphasise the importance of understanding one's current situation, designing an ideal daily life, preparing for the business's realities, and developing a CEO mindset. I also cover the distinction between running a business and creating a hobby, as well as the significance of knowing financial goals and pricing strategies.

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Takeaways

🎤 Talent alone does not guarantee business success.

💣 Having more clients can lead to burnout without proper management.

⚡️ Identify what you dislike about your current situation to clarify your goals.

👏🏼 Success is a personal journey that requires self-awareness.

💰 Understand your pricing based on your unique business needs.

👯‍♀️ Develop a resilient mindset to navigate the ups and downs of entrepreneurship.

Chapters

00:00 Five Honest Questions Before Starting a Business

04:19 Misconceptions About Business Success

07:58 Defining Your Ideal Lifestyle

09:57 Preparing for Business Realities

14:10 Developing a CEO Mindset

14:33 Book Your Mentoring Session

Beauty Business, Nail business, entrepreneurship, beauty industry, mindset, success, planning, financial goals, self-development, work-life balance, business strategy

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