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“Fear is always going to be with you. You can allow it to walk with you, but you can’t allow it to stop you.” ~Erica Aker
Erica Aker is a 20+ year veteran in the beauty industry serving as a licensed stylist, cosmetology instructor, certified colorist educator, a certified trichologist and a business coach.
Erica helps beauty professionals structure their businesses with proven principles that promote professionalism, long-term growth and financial security. She is the author of How to Build Momentum in Your Business and considers herself to be a “forever student”.
In this episode, Erica Aker shares:
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How she got started in the beauty industry
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The moment when she hit rock bottom
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How she rebuilt her life and business from scratch
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What she discovered about herself in the process of building her business
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How she birthed her beauty industry coaching business
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The biggest challenge beauty professionals face when getting started in the industry
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Average amount of time it takes before beauty professionals (particularly hair stylists) burn out (and how to prevent it from happening)
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How she overcame the fear of pursuing her passion
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And more…