HOW TO START A BUSINESS: MY STORY + ADVICE
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ก.พ. 2025
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"People who have a trade will always have a job" 👌💯👏👏👏👏
You're triple threat: beauty, brains, and hustle. God bless you, sis! I really needed this video!
I absolutely love that you shouted out trade schools, because like you said, they will always have a job! And also, I'm LIVING for your ponytail and hoop earrings lol.
carolyn3s I wasn't saying that people who have degrees or pursue careers which require college degrees have to worry about job security. I'm just saying that if you excel at manual labor to be proud of that and realize that the possibilities are endless when you apply yourself. One path isn't better than the other. I'm simply saying that success is accessible to everyone regardless of your educational or economical background.
I honestly wish I would've went to a trade school and studied hair or makeup, now a days the oppurtunites are endless. I have a degree, fresh out of college and i'm still applying to jobs because technically I don't have any skills.
Kendra A
popcornlover722 same!
I agree with everyone in this comment thread. I grew up in the South (southeast in Georgia) and it sounds to me like the stigma about degrees here is similar to the rest of the country. At my high school, they HEAVILY pushed the narrative that you were a deadbeat who would make no money if you didn't get a 4 year degree. Other options weren't really mentioned or gone into detail about.. It was basically just "Get a 4 year degree or you will be poor and unable to ever find a job".. It made me feel like I had no choice because on top of the school's pressure, there was pressure from my parents as well.. Had I known about all these 2 year and/or technical school options and had I been told that these "other" options were just as respectable and viable as a 4 year degree, I think I would have seriously considered them.. I'm 26 now so I don't know how the schools do it these days but I hope it's been improved. It's no longer a garuntee that a 4 year degree will get you a job... Getting specialized training from a tech school in areas like healthcare, computer programming, mechanical, ect. is more likely to result in a job in the 2010's than a 4 year degree (I should know since I have a 4 year university degree and I'm not unemployed but I do not have the job I want/am qualified for.. I make a piss poor hourly rate and that's not where I wanted to be at in my late 20's)... We need to help kill this negative stigma about trade schools and we need to make sure the information/advice given to high school students is accurate and diverse.. they should know all of their options so they have the chance to take the right path for THEM instead of being forced to take a path they think is their only option...
Sorry I got a bit rambl-ey here but this is a really sore subject for me and I have a lot of thoughts about it. Anyone who read my entire, way-too-long comment is awesome and gets a cookie lol
she says it's because of experience and research but also it's cause you are Really Really Intelligent. You are inspiring to me, YOU have inspired especially in this time in my life when I'm going through stuff thank you so much. You have touched my life and some what saved a soul. Love You Lots. Thanks for the Help and inspiration.
This will get buried but whatever. I’m binging your channel while I work - solo female business owner. Putting in 16 hours today. I love the way you talk about the hustle, I feel it every day. I’m obsessed with personal growth too. Nothing and no one is going to stop me from doing the things I do MY way.
That's a problem today that everyone wants to go to a 4year school but there plenty of great careers in two years or trade school.
La Dama del Caribe so true ! My first degree was a 4 year degree and I can’t do anything with it
Brittney ! Your drive is so inspirational. I just found you on TH-cam about a week ago and I am binge watching all your videos. I admire people who know what they want and work hard to get where they want to be. When I went to college I only went bc my older sis was going and all of my teachers and school counselors said get into healthcare or computers bc that is where all the jobs are and good money. So I went into radiology bc it’s a two year degree etc. well I hate hate hate my career. I dread going to work every day and I don’t enjoy anything about it. I am in my 30s and Radiology was my second degree . I started to think about what do I enjoy doing etc and I do know I love writing and talking so I went into self publishing and I have my second book coming out and a podcast and blogging to be coming soon ! So I’m still figuring it all out. Love your videos Britney !!
I love that you mentioned how you got into doing hair and were interested at a young age. My dad raised me and sister (twins) by himself and had no idea how to do our hair and I was always made fun of for having crazy hair. Eventually I taught myself and learned that I loved it, and I've been licensed in cosmetology for a year now. You're an inspiration
Brittney I'm glad you made this video. I am currently working full time and I'm at the point were I want to do something for myself. So I started a you tube channel hopefully lead me to being able to work for myself. And I am started to get discourage and your video has help me want to keep going towards my vision. Thank you! I been watching you for years and I'm glad your business is going well. You deserve it.
I am so glad I found your channel again. This video spoke to me so much! The beginning of our journeys is so similar, it's crazy. I'm 22 and currently going to beauty school and this video motivated me so so so much, thank you!
You inspire me to get out there! Just have to get over the fear and get the education - to be able to make things with the hands just seem to be so useful as well as joyful. Im getting older and really need to start enjoy what I do for a living
I am SO SO SO happy I stumbled upon your channel. You really know what you are talking about when it comes to hair and the beauty industry
Wow!!! Every single word that you said (every single one) literally, I felt like I've known you for a very long time. It's like you read my thoughts of my brain. I'm definitely struggling with getting into lvn program and REAL Joy is hair and makeup nails, facials and you totally nailed it. I'm taking a business class to try and open my salon on my own. I'll look into beauty school because you can make 100 in a day which is GREAT. I'm currently working at a hospital as a pca... wipe butts, transfer pts, ambulation, help feed, shower them, take food trays in and out, take out trash, vitals, sanitized equipment basically baby them ALL 20 OF THEM on ur own because nurses are there talking and on the phones and I'm left of picking up their pieces. I dont think nursing is for me. I really want to keep in touch with you. can you email me?
Thanks for this video Brittney. I love when you do talk/advice videos💞
Thank you Brittney! I needed to hear this. I'm very inspired by you
I wish I could like this video more than once! Loved and extremely helpful. I always said I want to be my own boss and I'm slowly doing it. Great reminder and motivator! Thanks Britney
Thank you so much for your videos and advices. I learned many tricks from you :) Today I quit my job at a salon, because my boss don't appreciate my work or me as a person. Here in Bosnia hairdressers earn only 30% of their work, and it's a small amount of money on the end of the month. If you want to start your own business you need to have al least 10 grand, and with payment of 260$ you can't get a loan. It's depressing :( but I hope i'll succeed one day.
Any way I'll keep watching you and learn more stuff about hair and business :)
Kisses and greeting from Bosnia :* :)
I always been artistic, creating things. I can see something and make it. I always wanted to do something creative but I did what others told me to do and ended in the medical field. I was incredibly depressed for years. I hit my age of 35 and just had enough. I decided to go to beauty school. I will start soon and I am super excited! Follow your dreams
I quit college and started taking classes for different trades in different areas. Like during winter for example in construction things will be slow so then I can do something else. A lot of people say I should've went to college and gotten a "real job" but I make good money and I'm happy doing it.
Thank you so much for this video. I have girl boss as a recommendation from notorious KIA but I have not read it yet 😳 but I will because I love makeup and have not taken it as seriously due to security in my job. It's time to put the wheels in motion towards making my passion, my career. Thank you again 😘💕
Girl, ok. When I was in beauty school we had do to a project for salon ownership and I was like “I’m never going to do this, I don’t have the energy, I have fibromyalgia and hurt all the time ,I can’t handle that, etc.” but I have the same problems you did where I don’t like trusting people with my business. I’m considering.
I like to watch your film because you know what you want and you are doing it. When it comes to business I am all over the place.
Thank you for sharing your journey on how you got started with your business. Very encouraging and inspiring this has helped me alot. New subscriber by the way
wooooo thank you Brittney for making so many videos so glad your back!!!!!!
This is so informative! Please do a part two! 😉
Yesss , thank you for this. I’ll be starting my esthetics program soon and I like to think ahead. I’ll be watching this video again for sure.
This has to be one of my favorites videos. Thank you.
Love you for your honesty! It's sooooo easy to get screwed over especially when you are younger and just becoming an adult . I had my first job as an assistant hairstylist unfortunately I was getting screwed over really bad that I had to quit . Wasn't even making enough money for gas . Getting paid by what you do as an assistant was the worst experience ever :( literally got paid 100 dollars a week when my weekends were 8+ helping the owner . Apparently doing anything on a client only counted as one service complete bs . Washing them twice for a double process counted only as one wash . Bleach and tone was counted as one thing as well . And if I wanted to bring In my own client they would take 60 percent yet we used ion color ? I have nothing against that however I know it's not the best because I've used it before . Left after the 3rd week ! So glad I did I felt like a slave :( . I wasn't really learning anything anyway she still used the cap to do highlights. I'm doing hair at home for now intel I get more experience. Just wanted to share because this happened to me recently in april-June . So glad you are letting people know they have to go do their research because not everyone's intentions are for the best .
Crystal Daisy I've had an experience where I was making good money but the hairdresser was mean to me.. Like really mean. I'm 21 so maybe it's because I'm young. I'm not sure.
Im so glad that i found your channel, i really needed to hear this, im on beauty school and i want to have my own business but i was kinda scared, just because im not that confident and i just moved to a place that i don't now anyone, just my beauty school friends. Thank you for this video.
Binge watching your videos..... I'm in cosmetology and your an inspiration girl.
Btw your makeup is gorg
I am so happy I came across your channel!! You have helped me so much already
Wow this chick is amazing and inspiring.
Love your videos.. I watch them to the very end and I'm quick to switch videos after a good 15mins lbvs
You said everything I feel this moment it's crazy to hear that and your in LA lol I'm in New Jersey and feel the same way this video gave me life thank you so much
Thank you so much!!! You have helped me understand better. You’re extremely formative!!! Thank you for all your videos!
I was instantly draw to you after one video, about 15 videos later I ❤️you. Thank you for this video!
okay , girl .... sounding like the SAME back story ! sounded like you were watching me grow up lolz you remind me of my best friend Tori, she got married and moved away with her hubby :(( but I'm happy for her and YOU! I want to go to cosmetology school but I'm hesitant .. not TODAY tho ! lolz making some serious calls this week frfr. thank you ma'am for your insight and knowledge on the game :)
whats the best advice for someone out of beauty school with no clientele ? but wanting to build it in order to become independent ??
I live for this kind of advice ❤️ I’m going to Paul Mitchell the School and I love watching videos about the benefits of trades.
Love this video! I'm so proud of u! Makeup is poppin as always 😘
how do you find clients? this is what I'm interested in. Did you find them from your previous salon?
I'll take any advice from anybody :)
Emily'sbeauty there is always going to be something you're great at in the industry starting out.... for me it was blonding.. I told all of my clients I was "the blonde" guy they ended up telling everyone they knew, oh you gotta go see so and so at this salon, "he's the blonde guy"
Basically use your strengths and do what you really love and the clients will come to you
Tip: bring in the clients you want to have. Bad clients bring in other bad clients
Thank you for your inspirational words and wisdom Brittney! 💖
Ur amazing!!! ur honesty is surreal. I'm totally inspired from watching ur videos. thanks a lot
10 seconds in and i had to subscribe. So inspiring. ❤️
I can relate to you sis! Just listening to you is inspiring and very motivating ❤️❤️‼️
Thank you Brittney! your videos have helped me soon much. I absolutely hate working for people, and I have so many ideas of my own. thanks for being so real and cute lol
So happy I found your page! You gave us so much good information! *SUBSCRIBED*
I love this! Would you consider making a part two? Or update md version?
I followed that same pattern after high school. I went to community college, hated it, then eventually stopped going. There was nothing i felt passionate about until hair school. I stopped leaving the house and get really depressed. I had to stay working though because I couldn’t get loans or grants to go. It’s weird how we all experience things that are so similar
I love the words at the start of this video
This video is AMAZING. You put my thoughts into words ❤️
I wanna do what you're doing. You are AMAZING! I love your videos! You are so inspiring!
Binge watching your videos. Absolutely love your channel
Great, great, great video!! I can definitely relate to everything you were saying!! :)
Love your makeup. Great story!
Can you give some tips on money management at the beginning? I just can't figure out how I could sustain myself paying rent and everything while not having a stable income (because I am yet to have a many clients) PS sorry for any grammar issues, English is not my first language
Wow you’re so inspiring! I love your videos 💕
the sad thing about society looking down on tradesmen..is that they can't function without them. We need to encourage more of that kind of schooling.
Thank you for sharing Brittney ❤️
Wow we are very similar in a lot of ways... I failed a lot in school, was a major pothead too.
Very inspiring, loved this, needed to hear it!
Thank you so much for talking about trade. I grew up like you, poor and my family worked their way up (except I'm a white girl). I work in construction with my father but did well in school and was accepted to an Ivy League school. I always felt so conscious about working with my hands and some jerks in academics looked down on me, but I'm way more useful than them and I'm happier with the work I do
#girlboss is such a great book. i just finished reading it a week ago!
so much great advice! I love your videos!
Awesum tips..thanks a ton..u rock girl!!!!
Brittney can you do a video on this make up look pls
I've been waiting on this ❤️️
This is great info i want to open my own store front for my skincare line Thanks alot for this very helpful
i feel like i am listening to myself ! so weird ..the same experiences . Is your business at home? Thanks for sharring♥ blessing to you
Thank you, mujer! Very inspiring ✊🏽🥀
happy I watched....definitely subscribed.
I’m so happy I found your videos❤️❤️
you go girl!
Yes, thank you for the trade school shout out! If you're passionate about what you're doing and work hard, you can become the best in your field, if you want to. I hate how people look down on trades, when it's such a practical field and you can make a very good living that way. To everyone out there who looks down on tradespeople, I ask: are you going to start fixing your own cars, septic systems, and wiring? Are you going to start cutting, coloring, and styling your own hair? Then stfu.
And yes, you can start your own business as a tradesperson. I've always had it in the back of my mind that I wanted to be a business owner or partial owner one day. I just didn't know what I was good at or what I wanted to do, much less how to channel it into some kind of marketable skill. The key is to find something you're passionate about that's also in demand and do it really fucking well. I'm finally starting to figure out what that is for me, at thirty years old.
Thank you, Brittney, this video is very inspiring and encouraging. It's my goal to be as independent as you.
Needed to watch this thank you 😘
Awesome video,I loved it!
girrrl your brain just like mine. no turn off button. and I can't relax either #anxietyprobs lol
You are so inspiring !
youre awesome. i agree about the trade thing.
I NEEDED THIS!
Hey Brittney! Great video! I do have a question. How was your experience at ulta?
inspiring!💜🙌🏽
I was waiting on this video at the doe ! 😂
Are you a Taurus? Girl you are smart and beautiful. Keep it going
Bella Cosmetique she seems more like a Capricorn to me. Could also be though..
She posted a birthday video in September so I think she is a Virgo
i wanna do the ssms. but with cleanings. i am good i cleanings i have experience, and i want to invest in tools and everything to open a bussines. ❤❤❤
Can u do a salon tour
Do you have a beauty school story. Im looking to start and looks like u. Can give great advice!
can you make a video on how you started out on youtube and how to be successfull?
I am a business!!!! Yasssssss!!!!
«I can curse somebody out» LOL 😄😂😅God knows I wanted to do that so many times but I don't cause is my business, you have to become more responsible and tolerant when you start a business
Smart lady 💞
How much did u need to start your business?
I love you. you are so real. the regional manager is coming and they run around like chihuahua. hahaha. Smile until their teeth fall off. haha. or they say you are dominating, intimidating, intense, scary, wild card, it must be a cultural thing, do you understand me, etc. hahaha.
love this video. i am working on my homebased beauty suite.
video will be online september 10.
i like 2 see a salon tour .
And how big is your salon m2?
great video!. i've been working on opening an online jewelry boutique for over a year now, I got a small loan 2k from mymom but Now I need a bit more money so I can perfect my boutique before I open, I think I will take out a small loan. not sure yet, im currently a senior in college and don't have a job. any advice?
Great tips this helped me ❤️💕💞😍💟💜😇😁😬😃
How long have you been doing hair
can you tell us how you how you have your camera set up?
Please tell me what school you went to?!? And was it affordable?!?
can you make a video about building clientele?