I love the idea of starting in a commission situation and moving up to booth rental and that is most likely what Im going to do. If someone wants to choose to start off in a booth then that is fine too because then they will have control of everything.Thank you for sharing this helpful information with everyone!
Could you chat about moving from a career job (being the bread winner and carrying benefits) to being a nail tech? What obstacles would I run into and how to avoid them? I’m scared to death to make the move but my passion is the beauty industry, not being in front of a computer 10 hrs/day. I’m a licensed nail tech already and I’m scared of failing. Thank you YN for all of your videos they are truly amazing and have helped me in so many ways. ♥️
Thank you for talking about this topic. As a new nail tech who is about to graduate I have been struggling to figure out what to do. But after watching this video, I think commission will be my best option right now. Then maybe after a year I will transition to booth rent.
I definitely agree with Tracey, im more of a I like to have control and if you are a beginner ofc commission is your best bet but if you do have clientele already , renting a room is definitely a must.
It is so hard to decide who to employ and who to commission. Nail techs are so flaky sometimes and it is very hard as a business owner to operate under extreme uncertainty. So I think I'll stay with commission plus tips because it is way less of a headache. I can't see myself renting because my spa is way too structured for the "extra-ness" of another person doing "the most" and reflect poorly on my spa. So no rentals.
If you go from an employment situation to booth rental, you may not be able to take your client contact information with you since that is the property of the salon. This is especially true if the contact information is placed into a single computer database. NEVER sign a non compete. RUN from that situation.
And the owner of that place will most likely talk endless crap about you and/or lies when you're gone like "ah she stopped doing nails when she left here!" Seen it happen
This video helped a ton, I got a job offer 50 50 commission I just got out of school and im pretty good to be a beginner worked really hard lol but this helped me understand thank you 😊
I love the idea of booth renting but starting off, I think it'd be in my best interest to start off with commission. I would like to build my skills and clientele before I take the dive and be my own boss. It would be nice to also not have to worry about covering the cost of all supplies and rent right of the bat. Once I have clients asking for me often and my books are filled fluently then I can consider the move to booth rent. Also, share a booth with trusted friends may make me change my mind to make the jump.
you can't really prevent it. You just have to charge what you need to charge for yourself. This would also be a great biz talk topic so we will add it to our list.
I like the idea of having a booth but the problem is I don’t know anyone in the state im in, working in a salon will get my name out there & give me that confidence to know I’m ready for my own business.
I guess I’m in a better situation than I realized. I recently graduated and I’m on commission. I keep my tips and the owner handles everything. I’m allowed to promote myself separately as well. I also set my own hours. I’m the personality type where it would totally stress me out being responsible for so many things. I’m the only nail tech though so I don’t have any help. It’s a full service spa so part of being on commission is I get to trade services with the estheticians and massage therapist. I’m not getting the volume of clientele that I was told I would (yet) so I’m just trying to hang in there until then 🙏🏻
Is it normal for schools to have the students pay for all the supplies they’ll need for the classes and any customers they have to service while in school? (On top of the thousands of dollars for tuition.). In Dallas, TX 98% of the schools wanted the tuition and student pays for all the expenses along the way, additional out of pocket. I was really surprised to hear that from the majority.
It’s probably best just to do commission as a new licensed tech. But I think it will be a bit if a hassle trying to take clients from a employment situation to an independent thing. The clientele is coming from like the shop, so in a way would kind of be stealing clientele, but I guess that’s a part of the game.
@@youngnailsinc I don't have a salon, but I looking for something to start with as a beginner, something more like a online business. Also where could I get inventory from?
Just wanted to let you know you can booth rent/rent a room in NY state! We’ve been talking a lot about that in school lately and which we should start out at :)
Most of the time, booth renting means you supply your products and commission is the salon provides them. You would need to check with the salon owner or who you are renting from on what they are wanting to do.
Does it always have to be commission plus hourly. Cuz my manager who is coming back from Toronto and taking over the business again said if I come back to work with her she would pay me hourly plus tips. I don’t know if that’s enough. I have a second job plus I’m in school so it’s really hard for me to choose what to do. I still wanna do nails but I also like working at my other job part time. What do you recommend. Should I be picky and say I won’t come back unless you give me hourly and commission?
I personally don’t think hourly would be enough but it would depend on how much per hour they are willing to pay you! You could be doing 6 pedicures a day and making like $8 an hour and going home with less than $50 whereas if you did one pedicure on commission, you could make like $15-$20 for an hour long pedicure!
It's really whatever the Boss wants. If it is something that doesn't work for you... be honest and don't work there. Nail techs never understand how much goes into running the business. Then when it gets closed down... then the techs are mad and angry. But BILLS have to be paid as well as the techs so it has to be fair on both ends.
I have been in business for 17 years, my young adult children suggested changing my business model. They think booth rentals would be a good idea for the nail techs. Truthfully I no longer want the RESPONSIBILITY of the overhead. Please let me know your thoughts. Thank you
Booth rental can be a good option if you just want to be responsible for yourself and not worry about other employees. You can come and go when you want, use the products, do the services and charge the prices you want. However, keep in mind that when you rent a space, you are the only one responsible for your business. This includes all the scheduling, accounting/taxes, inventory and ordering supplies, cleaning, etc. You may need to set aside one day (or portion of your week) to do "office" work in addition to taking clients.
As an hourly paid nail tech, I’ve grown so much and I’m planning on opening up my own salon suite. What would you guys recommend on how many loyal clients I should have before starting something all on my own? This one question is what’s preventing me from moving forward and continuing my growth. Help! 💕
There's not really a specific number of clients that you "should" have, as that is going to depend on each person's situation. However, here's some things to consider when starting out on your own. If/when you leave your current salon, how many of your clients will follow to the new salon? How many clients do you need to take in a day/week/month to cover your expenses and bring in income? Are you able to support yourself/your business if clients unexpectedly leave or decide not to follow you? What are you doing now to grow your clientele and what are you willing to do if/when you move?
@@youngnailsinc thank you for this! Great questions to think about how to succeed and how to come up with plans on overcoming these obstacles. You guys are awesome. I’ve been following you guys since the beginning of my nail career and I’m so thankful that you guys have this platform for us to come to and ask the questions we need answered/advise on. You’ve been helping me since day one. 🙌🏼
Haven't watched yet but have to say Tracey's shoes are life 😍😍
Lol I keep staring at them too! 😂
Fr hahaha
I love the idea of starting in a commission situation and moving up to booth rental and that is most likely what Im going to do. If someone wants to choose to start off in a booth then that is fine too because then they will have control of everything.Thank you for sharing this helpful information with everyone!
I say if your new commission is best. Build clientele and move to both rent. Worked awesome for me.
Could you chat about moving from a career job (being the bread winner and carrying benefits) to being a nail tech? What obstacles would I run into and how to avoid them? I’m scared to death to make the move but my passion is the beauty industry, not being in front of a computer 10 hrs/day. I’m a licensed nail tech already and I’m scared of failing. Thank you YN for all of your videos they are truly amazing and have helped me in so many ways. ♥️
great topic! We will add it to our list!
@@youngnailsinc Thank you!! 🥰
I’d love this topic discussion as well
Thank you for talking about this topic. As a new nail tech who is about to graduate I have been struggling to figure out what to do. But after watching this video, I think commission will be my best option right now. Then maybe after a year I will transition to booth rent.
I definitely agree with Tracey, im more of a I like to have control and if you are a beginner ofc commission is your best bet but if you do have clientele already , renting a room is definitely a must.
It is so hard to decide who to employ and who to commission. Nail techs are so flaky sometimes and it is very hard as a business owner to operate under extreme uncertainty. So I think I'll stay with commission plus tips because it is way less of a headache. I can't see myself renting because my spa is way too structured for the "extra-ness" of another person doing "the most" and reflect poorly on my spa. So no rentals.
Great video. Thank you for sharing this information. I love the colorful shoes. Thank you again for all you do to help others.
If you go from an employment situation to booth rental, you may not be able to take your client contact information with you since that is the property of the salon. This is especially true if the contact information is placed into a single computer database. NEVER sign a non compete. RUN from that situation.
And the owner of that place will most likely talk endless crap about you and/or lies when you're gone like "ah she stopped doing nails when she left here!" Seen it happen
Every place that I have worked at, has always been good with going fr commission to rental.
Thank you!! This gives me a lot to consider.
This was very informative. Good video in explaining everything
Thank you so much for this video!
Great video! I think what's best for me for now is commission until clientele is built and then work on my own.
Habib, are you kicking coffee? I’m glad to see that Tracey is still ‘normal’. 😁😁😁 Thank you for an amazing chat this morning!
Thanks for sharing ☺️ love the shoes Tracy 😘
This video is very informative. Thank you so much for your insight!
Tysmmmm !!!! 💚💚💚
This video helped a ton, I got a job offer 50 50 commission I just got out of school and im pretty good to be a beginner worked really hard lol but this helped me understand thank you 😊
I'm thinking about being mobile. Any advice for mobile nail techs?
good question! We will let the team know ☺️
I am doing mobile spa services. doing ok 😉🇨🇦
I love the idea of booth renting but starting off, I think it'd be in my best interest to start off with commission. I would like to build my skills and clientele before I take the dive and be my own boss. It would be nice to also not have to worry about covering the cost of all supplies and rent right of the bat. Once I have clients asking for me often and my books are filled fluently then I can consider the move to booth rent. Also, share a booth with trusted friends may make me change my mind to make the jump.
How do you prevent fellow renters in the same salon from competing with price?
you can't really prevent it. You just have to charge what you need to charge for yourself. This would also be a great biz talk topic so we will add it to our list.
Depends on experience.
Very informative 👍
This was very informational 👌🏾
I like the idea of having a booth but the problem is I don’t know anyone in the state im in, working in a salon will get my name out there & give me that confidence to know I’m ready for my own business.
Omg that hat is dope af!
I guess I’m in a better situation than I realized. I recently graduated and I’m on commission. I keep my tips and the owner handles everything. I’m allowed to promote myself separately as well. I also set my own hours. I’m the personality type where it would totally stress me out being responsible for so many things. I’m the only nail tech though so I don’t have any help. It’s a full service spa so part of being on commission is I get to trade services with the estheticians and massage therapist. I’m not getting the volume of clientele that I was told I would (yet) so I’m just trying to hang in there until then 🙏🏻
How's it going for you now?! Hoping nothing but success for you!!
Love your shoes Tracey!!!!
I agree with commission if you don’t have clientele. Great to get your foot in the door
Is it normal for schools to have the students pay for all the supplies they’ll need for the classes and any customers they have to service while in school? (On top of the thousands of dollars for tuition.). In Dallas, TX 98% of the schools wanted the tuition and student pays for all the expenses along the way, additional out of pocket. I was really surprised to hear that from the majority.
We have heard of this before. It is really up to each school what they provide.
I think ideally I want to start off as commission, but eventually, booth rent is where I want to end up.
It’s probably best just to do commission as a new licensed tech. But I think it will be a bit if a hassle trying to take clients from a employment situation to an independent thing. The clientele is coming from like the shop, so in a way would kind of be stealing clientele, but I guess that’s a part of the game.
When I went booth rental, my salon was very much okay with keeping the clients.
I still have several clients from this salon 18 and 1/2 years later.
what are some good websites to start a nail business?
are you looking to set up a website for your salon?
@@youngnailsinc I don't have a salon, but I looking for something to start with as a beginner, something more like a online business. Also where could I get inventory from?
@@youngnailsinc I want open another one but I'm in California don't know if it's a good IDEA right now my one before did great I did Great
Just wanted to let you know you can booth rent/rent a room in NY state! We’ve been talking a lot about that in school lately and which we should start out at :)
How long should I do commission? For example: 1 year?
it's all a preference. if you are happy and the money you want to be making then keep doing what you are doing♥️
When renting a station in a salon, would you still provide all products or will the nail artist be responsible for that ??
Most of the time, booth renting means you supply your products and commission is the salon provides them. You would need to check with the salon owner or who you are renting from on what they are wanting to do.
Does it always have to be commission plus hourly. Cuz my manager who is coming back from Toronto and taking over the business again said if I come back to work with her she would pay me hourly plus tips. I don’t know if that’s enough.
I have a second job plus I’m in school so it’s really hard for me to choose what to do. I still wanna do nails but I also like working at my other job part time.
What do you recommend. Should I be picky and say I won’t come back unless you give me hourly and commission?
I personally don’t think hourly would be enough but it would depend on how much per hour they are willing to pay you! You could be doing 6 pedicures a day and making like $8 an hour and going home with less than $50 whereas if you did one pedicure on commission, you could make like $15-$20 for an hour long pedicure!
It's really whatever the Boss wants. If it is something that doesn't work for you... be honest and don't work there. Nail techs never understand how much goes into running the business. Then when it gets closed down... then the techs are mad and angry. But BILLS have to be paid as well as the techs so it has to be fair on both ends.
Wow I had no idea that booth renting wasn’t offered every where!
I have been in business for 17 years, my young adult children suggested changing my business model. They think booth rentals would be a good idea for the nail techs.
Truthfully I no longer want the RESPONSIBILITY of the overhead. Please let me know your thoughts. Thank you
Booth rental can be a good option if you just want to be responsible for yourself and not worry about other employees. You can come and go when you want, use the products, do the services and charge the prices you want. However, keep in mind that when you rent a space, you are the only one responsible for your business. This includes all the scheduling, accounting/taxes, inventory and ordering supplies, cleaning, etc. You may need to set aside one day (or portion of your week) to do "office" work in addition to taking clients.
As an hourly paid nail tech, I’ve grown so much and I’m planning on opening up my own salon suite. What would you guys recommend on how many loyal clients I should have before starting something all on my own? This one question is what’s preventing me from moving forward and continuing my growth. Help! 💕
There's not really a specific number of clients that you "should" have, as that is going to depend on each person's situation. However, here's some things to consider when starting out on your own.
If/when you leave your current salon, how many of your clients will follow to the new salon?
How many clients do you need to take in a day/week/month to cover your expenses and bring in income?
Are you able to support yourself/your business if clients unexpectedly leave or decide not to follow you?
What are you doing now to grow your clientele and what are you willing to do if/when you move?
@@youngnailsinc thank you for this! Great questions to think about how to succeed and how to come up with plans on overcoming these obstacles. You guys are awesome. I’ve been following you guys since the beginning of my nail career and I’m so thankful that you guys have this platform for us to come to and ask the questions we need answered/advise on. You’ve been helping me since day one. 🙌🏼
Can you make a podcast on how to switch boothrent to commission shop or salon
Thanks for the suggestion, we will let the team know.
Too bad booth renting is illegal in PA🙄 it would be so much easier
can you guys talk about working from home? :)
we have a video that is just right for you. let us know if this helps! ua-cam.com/video/yfe7W0v-woE/v-deo.html
Yay made it early! Tfs as always 🥰
“Is my secret don’t look” HAHA
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