022 - From a $300k Salon to a Multi-Million Dollar Business Lessons with Shakira Jade

In this inspiring episode of Prosper and Profit, I am thrilled to bring you this special guest and hugely valuable conversation with Shakira Jade to explore her remarkable journey from running a $300k salon to scaling it into a multi-million dollar business. Shakira shares her strategies, lessons, and insights on building a successful business in the Hair and Ecommerce industries. In this episode we talked about: - Why Shakira chose to grow her salon the way she did compared to other business models. - The industry changes and finding employees while addressing the belief that it's nearly impossible to find employees - How Shakira navigates these challenges to attract the right employees to your business. - The importance of systems in enabling business scaling. Starting with Systems - How to get started and where to begin when implementing systems for scaling. - Critical systems that need to be in place for effective business growth and commonly overlooked systems - Shakira’s journey from facing large debt to achieving multi-million dollar success. - Key lessons and insights for those feeling stuck or facing significant challenges. And so much more. Grab your coffee, headphones and buckle up because this is an episode you don't want to miss out on. Hit play and let's dive in. Listen to our conversation on Shakira's podcast Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/41-the-profit-first-playbook-unlock-financial-freedom/id1674494030?i=1000647852616 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Dnws3DSmqfkOwfONoC8XB About Shakira Meet Shakira Jade, a force to be reckoned within the entrepreneurial world and a name you might find familiar. Yes, that's her real name, and while she shares it with a famous singer, Shakira's own tune is one of relentless determination and success. She embarked on her business journey at the age of 20, founding Hair Candy Hair Extensions back in 2007 from her spare bedroom. Starting from her home, Shakira has nurtured her brand into a multi-million dollar venture. Now boasting three salon locations, a warehouse and a dedicated team of over 25, her brand has become synonymous with quality and innovation in the hair industry. In May 2023, Shakira expanded her entrepreneurial journey, stepping into the role of a business coach with a passion for helping women scale their businesses. Drawing from her own experiences of building a successful service based and e-commerce brand from the ground up, she offers insights and guidance to those eager to follow in her footsteps. Connect with Shakira Scale Up Blueprint - Free Resource https://shakirajade.myflodesk.com/scaleup Instagram www.instagram.com/_shakirajade Facebook Profile https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087934547041&mibextid=9R9pXO TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@_shakirajade?_t=8jTz583WmDi&_r=1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ShakiraJade Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-success-club/id1674494030 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2m4wx8DdZkybacY3eDndbN?si=worIrTQyTVCscyYe0a6AGQ