Ep. 260: The Business of Waxing: Expansion, Team Building & Funding - Montrelle Green
On this week’s episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast, we sit down with a beauty industry powerhouse, Montrelle Green, who has mastered the art of waxing, entrepreneurship, and business expansion. With over a decade of experience, she has grown VELVET Wax & Beauty from a small waxing and sugaring studio into a thriving beauty brand with two brick-and-mortar locations and a mobile waxing truck! 🚚✨
In this episode, we discuss:✅ The process of building and launching a mobile waxing truck✅ How she uses her corporate salary to fund her business✅ The importance of customer service and team building in the beauty industry✅ Business funding strategies and tips for beauty professionals✅ Why authenticity matters when growing a service-based beauty business
If you're an esthetician, beauty entrepreneur, or aspiring business owner, this episode is packed with valuable gems on scaling a beauty business, providing top-tier client experiences, and leveraging multiple revenue streams.
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