Making the World a Prettier Place - Ami Kristin Studio
Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in personal care but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Ami Pitre, Owner of Ami Kristin Studio, located in Rockwall, TX, USA.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
I am the owner of a 3,000 sq ft. boutique salon located in Downtown Rockwall. We specialize in lived-in hair color and hand-tied hair extensions, creating beautiful babes one hair appointment at a time. We believe every hour at Ami Kristin Studio is happy hour! We are all about good vibes and gorgeous hair!!!
Tell us about yourself
I'm just a small-town girl with big city dreams that never stops dreaming!!! I am celebrating 14 years behind the chair this year and 5 years as a salon owner. My biggest goal as an owner and artist has been to provide a beautiful, healthy work environment for my employees, lead and mentor them while creating a pretty girl vibe for our clients. We strive to make them feel their absolute very best! AKS is my baby, so everyone that walks through that door is my MANE FOCUS! To this day, I'm more passionate about this industry than ever before.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
My biggest accomplishment as a business owner has been creating a balance for my team's family life and career. I've built their dream clientele in less than a year, shown them the healthy balance of working smarter, not harder, and accomplishing their goal income each year. My team has set personal bests in such a short time. All this has helped me hit my personal salon goals as well, which has made our fast, successful, hard-working salon hit NEXT LEVEL accomplishments. I am so very proud!
What's one of the hardest things that come with being a business owner?
Burn out. The world has changed, and there is so much negativity in our day in and day out. I strive daily to keep the atmosphere alive each day at AKS! I believe in taking care of my team individually while protecting their energy from any negativity!!! Our focus is staying positive and passionate!!
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
- Stay focused. Stay hungry, not thirsty. Stay in your own lane and give it to God.
- Remember, it gets harder before it gets easier. Every next level demands a different version of you!!
- Balance. Give yourself some grace, treat yourself and invest in your health with productive, daily routines. Y O U are the most important player in the game.
Is there anything else you'd like to share?
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Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://amikristin.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ami.kristin.studio
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ami.kristin.studio/
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