A common misconception about beauty franchise ownership is that you need an extensive background in the industry to be an effective Franchisee, but this simply isn’t the case. There are many other valuable skills and experiences that can give you a strong foundation upon which to build your budding beauty business. While attributes like business savviness and financial readiness will also help you on your path to entrepreneurship, we’ve gathered a few less-obvious skills you should possess, or gain, to become an amazing Franchisee in the beauty business.
1. YOU’RE A PEOPLE PERSON
Wellness franchises are all about giving people the space to prioritize their wellbeing and practice self-care. As a customer-centric business, it’s essential for beauty franchise owners to maintain a people-first mentality that enhances the experience within their space.
Each time a Guest visits your beauty franchise, they should leave feeling better than they came in. Both you and your staff have the ability to ensure this happens each and every time by going above and beyond to provide outstanding customer service.
2. YOU KNOW HOW TO WORK A ROOM
Networking is an amazing way to spread the word about your business and create lasting professional relationships in your industry. Never underestimate the power of a partnership with other local businesses! It’s important you feel comfortable putting yourself out there so you can build a strong network of likeminded business professionals who can help you grow your business (and vice versa).
For example, you may get in touch with your local tanning salon, nail lounge, or boutique fitness studio to publicize your beauty franchise in their stores. This is a smart strategy as these businesses may serve much of the same demographic your franchise does.
3. YOU KNOW HOW TO LEAD A TEAM
As a wellness franchise owner, a large part of your job is to manage and grow your team. Experience in people management will give you the skills you need to do this effectively.
Beauty franchises are unique in that they’ll give you the ability to truly help your employees grow in their careers. For many of your team members, this is their passion, and they plan on being in the beauty industry for the rest of their lives. This gives you the opportunity to make an impact on your team by providing career paths that enable them to enhance their skills and grow within the industry.
4. YOU’RE IN TOUCH WITH TECHNOLOGY
From tracking our steps on our smartwatches to organizing data into spreadsheets, technology enables us to live and work more efficiently. In your role as a beauty franchise owner, you’ll use technology for high-level tasks like forecasting and strategy. So, it’s important you know your way around a computer and feel comfortable using key operational platforms.
When you become a Blo Blow Dry Bar Franchise Owner, we provide training on how to best use our technology resources at your business, including scheduling optimization, inventory management, and so much more. If you ever run into a problem, our support team is always only a phone call away.
BECOME A BEAUTY FRANCHISE OWNER
Ready to start your journey as a beauty and wellness franchise owner? Blo Blow Dry Bar offers entrepreneurs with a passion for personal care the opportunity to grow a business in an exciting industry. To learn more, get in touch with our development team now.