Appreciation post: Salon commission vs. booth rent in Austin

I spent 3 years at a commission salon in Austin making 50% on services. Last year I switched to booth rent at a new spot paying $400 a month. The freedom is amazing, but I'm buying my own color and supplies now, which eats into profits fast. On commission, I never worried about product costs, but my schedule was controlled by the owner. Which side do you lean toward for building a solid client base?

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zaram9726d ago

Oh great, so my paycheck now comes with a side of math anxiety.

felixfisher26d ago

Wait till you start doing your own taxes, then we'll talk about real math anxiety.