i know you can do this!


Hey Reader! This email is coming atcha late because I had a VERY full weekend + forgot that today is Monday.

Even though I had one client, did some prep work for a couple of CND classes + got a permanent filling in my first EVER root canal. πŸ˜’ All before attending a pre-screening of the movie Kneecap. (It was amaaazing!)

Speaking of very full days, I know it's sooo easy to accidentally let a little πŸ’© fall out of the scoop...

So in case you need a reminder of some things that can keep your nail biz humming along as smoothly as a brand new Kupa Manipro Passport at 10K RPM's...

Here's a list. Just pick one thing to do this week. And definitely don't feel like you have to do everything on it. Progress over perfection, cool? Cool.

  • Put your service menu audit into your calendar as a yearly recurring project to make sure your services + prices are up-to-date.
  • Add researching end-of-year client gifts to your calendar by September 1 to make sure you have plenty of time to order + personalize.
  • Check your backstock + write down what you need to order. Don't try to hold it all in your head.
  • Take care of yourself by

Remember: just pick one. I'm cheering you on!

oxv,
Mary πŸ’…


Things our clients have loved

πŸ“Ί This documentary about the most decorated gymnast of all time

πŸ’… Sneak peek at fall colors... if you're ready to trade your iced tea for warm chai lattes

πŸ₯³ This beautiful B&B for a memorable US vacation

Invitations from me + others

Mon Aug 5: CND x Beyond: Slay All 14+ Days!​

Mon Aug 7: Pricing Essentials for Nail Pros

Mon Aug 12: CNDβ„’ Shellacβ„’ Pro Certification​

Sun Sept 8: Next Generation Service Menu at the Nailpro Nail Show​

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Nailfriends for Indie Nail Professionals

Weekly emails, stories + non-cookie cutter tips to help helping indie beauty pros build healthy businesses financially, mentally, physically. If you've ever wondered if you're charging enough for your area or wanted to scale your service biz, you're in the right place! πŸ™Œ Mary (she/her) is a nail professional and marketing nerd who believes that, as co-creators of beauty that moves in the world, we deserve to be well compensated for our creations and we get to decide what that means.

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