Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in personal care but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Becca Weltman, founder of Becca With the Good Nails, located in Scottsdale, AZ, USA.

What's your business, and who are your customers?

My business is my own mobile nail company called Becca with the Good Nails, where I have my clients come to me, or I travel to them for a small fee.

Tell us about yourself

I have always loved doing nails and marketing myself and others, but when I was recently let go from a job, I decided to give my cosmetology license another go. Instead of giving up, I invested in myself and used the knowledge I had gained over the past year to benefit myself in my new business now that I am out on my own. I enjoy talking with my clients while also pampering them & recording the before & after, and sharing the process on my social media accounts.

What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?

Since I am only 25, I have taken my past experiences and, added the good memories & knowledge to my toolkit, and discarded the "bad" memories & situations I didn't care for. I believe this has made me a stronger businesswoman because I have seen many different work environments which have shaped me into who I am today.

What's one of the hardest things that comes with being a business owner?

Constructive feedback is always going to be hard for anyone, especially me, when it comes to building a business. Nobody wants to hear they are doing anything wrong or can change something they are comfortable doing. Also, it is extremely hard to build a clientele. One thing I have found helpful is building a relationship with my clients, and then they refer their friends. If I can prove myself, then the right clientele will come.

What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?

The top three tips I would love to give anyone starting a business are:

  1. Be patient. It isn't going to happen overnight, so don't give up on yourself/your business.
  2. Study your craft. As the 10,000-hour rule says, "It takes 10,000 hours of intensive practice to achieve mastery of complex skills and materials." Once you master your skill, it will become second nature, and you can begin to charge your worth. For me, charging more for nails due to practicing & taking classes over the course of 10+ years.
  3. Don't forget to market yourself. If you can't be your biggest fan, how do you expect your clients to be one? Would you buy your clothing, shop at your restaurant, or get your nails done by yourself? Self-check yourself often or ask your clients. A reality check helps sometimes!

Where can people find you and your business?

Website: https://linktr.ee/Beccaweltman
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beccawiththegoodnails/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-weltman/

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