HIGHLIGHTS • How Going Indie Launched My Career w/ Kourtnee Jinright

These are clips highlighting some of the topics discussed in the full episode! Check it out if you want a bite-sized version of the full episode.   Successful indie stylist @thecolourchemist shares her journey from aspiring sign language interpreter to successful hairdresser and social media influencer. She shares the challenges she faced in cosmetology school as well as working in a commission salon, and how she transitioned to working independently in a salon suite.    Kourtnee also shares her strategy on TikTok and how she generates secondary income on that platform with minimal effort.   This Week's Topics:   • Overcoming Challenges in Cosmetology School • The Importance of Finding a Mentor & Building Confidence • Embracing Change and Going Independent • Establishing a Personal Brand and Clientele • Navigating the New Studio Experience • Client Booking Challenges • Quality Over Quantity in Client Experience • Building Client Loyalty and Trust • Salon Suite Selection Tips • Harnessing Social Media for Success • Industry Challenges and Personal Growth   Video versions of our episodes are on our YouTube channel for you to watch! Subscribe to our channel The Hair Game on YouTube and check out 'The Hair Game Podcast' playlist. Our podcast thrives on the opinions of you, the listener... if you have a moment (and you are an Apple user), please leave us a rating & review on the Apple podcasts app or iTunes! Here's what you do: - Scroll down to 'Ratings & Reviews'  - Click on the empty purple stars (5 is the best)!  - Click on 'Write a Review' and let us know what you love most! Each rating & review helps us reach more and more of your fellow hair loves, and our goal is to help as many hairdressers as we can find success. Thanks in advance! FOLLOW US http://www.instagram.com/thehairgamepodcast http://www.instagram.com/salonrepublic http://www.instagram.com/loveerictaylor