How does your program work?
Stylist Brokers mission is to “empower stylists to do what they love” and our goal is to help stylists be and do the things they’re best at and what they enjoy most!  We do this in two ways. First, if you’ve found that being a small business owner and running your own Booth/Suite is not for you, then we help you find a great job working with a team of professionals at a full-service, upscale salon.  Second, if you love being a small business owner and running your own Booth/Suite, then we provide the Business Training that helps you grow, stay in business and stay out of trouble with the IRS.

What’s my first step?
Your first step is to decide whether you want to continue with booth rental, or go in a new direction and let us help you get a great job and work with a team of professionals at a full-service, upscale salon!  Once you decide what you want to do, then fill out either the ‘New Direction’ or Business Training’ questionnaire.  We’ll start working with you so you can “Do what you love!”

‘Do What You Love’ FAQ’s

Does it cost me anything to start?
No, not if you just want to ‘test the waters’ and see if there’s a fit between you and Stylist Brokers.  If you decide to move forward then there’s a small fee to cover administrative costs.  

So how much is the administrative fee to go through the ‘Love What You Do’ process?
There’s a $95 processing fee that pays for setting up your account, documentation, get acquainted calls and a short 15-minute online Work/Personality Profile assessment.

Does it cost me anything else for Stylist Brokers to find me a great place to work?
No.  Any cost will be paid by the full-service, upscale salon that wants you as a Stylist on their team of professionals!

How long does the process take for Stylist Brokers to find a salon that’s ‘right for me’ so I can just do hair?
We go to work right away so it shouldn’t take more than 2 – 4 weeks to find you at least a couple offers.  However, if you’ve signed a contract, you’ll have to wait until the contract is over before you can make the move.  We suggest that you approach the ‘landlord’ and see if they’ll let you out early.  It doesn’t hurt to ask.

Do I have to sign something with Stylist Brokers to go through the process?
Yes.  It’s a simple agreement that says we’re working for you.  The agreement states that you owe us  nothing for our services, but that the salon agrees to pay us a ‘brokerage fee’ for finding them an exceptional stylist to add to their team.

What are some of the qualifications you look for in a Stylist in order to work with them?
We ask you to fill out a ‘Why I’m The Best Candidate’ survey so we can better understand your best attributes and capabilities.  To get the best deal you need to be a full-time stylist willing to work ‘prime’ retail hours, i.e. evenings and Saturday.  That doesn’t mean you have to work every evening and Saturday, just willing to do your ‘fair share’.  You must be talented, professional, motivated and excited.  You also need to have a clientele that you can bring with you AND proof that your service sales are what you say they are.

Booth Rental Business Training FAQ’s

How long is the Booth Rental Business Training seminar?
It’s an eight (8) hour course that typically takes place on a Sunday (we know how busy you are on Saturday’s).  Registration is from 7:30 to 8:00am.   We start promptly at 8:00am, break from 10:00 – 10:15am, lunch from 12:00 – 1:00pm (lunch is on your own), break from 3:00 – 3:15pm and wrap up at 5:00pm.  The instructor remains on-site until 6:00pm for Q&A.

Is the Business Training accredited with the Board of Cosmetology for continuing education hours (CEU’s)?
Not yet, but we’re working on it.  Once approved and you take the course, you’ll get a certificate for eight (8) CEU hours.

How much does the Booth Rental Business Training cost?
The eight (8) hour seminar costs $395 and includes a continental breakfast, Training Binder, Marketing Templates, Retail Training Lessons and a CD with all the materials on it.  Discounts for friends signing are below.  The course will also be available as a download in the near future.  The cost of the downloadable course will be $99!

Are there discounts if my friends and I sign-up at the same time?
Yes!  If 2 – 4 sign-up at the same time the price for each is $295, if 5 or more sign-up at the same time, the price is $195 each!

Can we just show up at a Business Training and pay at the door?
Unfortunately not.  Attendees must sign-up and pay in advance.  This is because we need a count for the hotel and

Can I copy the materials and give them to friends?
No, all materials are copyrighted and are not permitted to be copied.  You wouldn’t want to anyway because it would just overwhelm them.  It’s our experience that an essential element of the Business Training is attending,  participating and taking notes.

How often is the Booth Rental Business Training offered?
Business Training is usually offered on the second Sunday of each new quarter, i.e. January, April, July and October.

Where does the Booth Rental Business Training take place?
The Booth Rental Business Training will usually take place at a Marriott Hotel that has conference facilities to handle the class.  If coming in from out of town, we’ve arranged special room rates for your stay.