Salon Today - February 2009 - (Page 32)

[OWNER TO OWNER] June Juliano Acapello Salon Scarborough, Maine BEFORE I OWNED MY OWN SALON … I had the privilege of managing a ﬁnancially troubled salon at a young age. The challenge gave me the conﬁdence I needed when it was time to do it solo. I OPENED MY OWN SALON BECAUSE … I loved the challenges and rewards it presented. I wanted to be an independent salon owner who could provide growth, opportunity, beneﬁts, job security and ﬁnancial success to passionate professionals. I GET INSPIRATION FROM … Surrounding myself with captivating individuals who have a wealth of knowledge and are willing to share it, whether it be at a seminar across the country, a webinar in my own ofﬁce or when I have the pleasure to speak to students who aspire to be successful salon professionals. THE BEST JOB PERK I OFFER MY STAFF … Is the ability to make their own schedule once they have achieved platinum level and I provide them with thousands of dollars of education each year. THE BEST DÉCOR INVESTMENT I MADE … Was hiring an interior designer for the spa. OUR BEST STRATEGY FOR MAKING A FIRST-TIME CLIENT A REGULAR … Is to provide world-class customer service in a comfortable environment. MY BUSINESS WORLD WOULD FALL APART WITHOUT … Two of “I wanted to be an independent salon owner who could provide growth opportunities, beneﬁts, job security and ﬁnancial success to passionate professionals.” 32 | February 2009 www.salontoday.com the most important people: My assistant/managing director and the chief maintenance man (who is also my husband). Of course without the extraordinarily talented team that shares my company vision, we would be nothing. THE BIGGEST CHANGE I’VE NOTICED SINCE ENTERING THE INDUSTRY IS … Not only the technical support but also the business support and assistance provided by the distributors and manufacturers. LOOKING AHEAD, I AM MOST EXCITED ABOUT … My daughter training in cosmetology, getting a business degree and taking over the salons. http://www.salontoday.com

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Salon Today - February 2009

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