Episode 103

From East Africa to DC Salon Owner: My Challenges & Triumphs | Eden Tekle | Stylist + Salon Owner | Eden DC Salon | DC

Tune in to hear Eden share how she became a Salon owner in Washington, DC!

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KEY TAKEAWAYS:

-Being open to learning helps one achieve their goals

-Eden went to school 2x before being a career stylist.

-Started off in the USA cleaning, going to school, and learning the language.

-After learning all the different parts of the salon working as a stylist (15 years total). Then, she opened a salon, knowing exactly what she wants and what her culture would be like in her business.

-Eden asked her mentor and other salon owners questions to help with how to open a salon. She hired professionals to help with the lease, design, and construction as well. Accountant, Commercial Real Estate Agent, Business Coach, Lawyer, Designer, Contractors, etc

-The biggest challenge was building a team and understanding how to lead

-Now, Eden knows what she is looking for in a team and gladly helps those that do not fit with the culture find another salon.

-No sacrifices on culture is key

-Investors backed out at last minute and Eden was able to get a family friend to help

-The lease required her to guarantee 3 years of payments, so she needed someone to help with construction.

MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:

-- Follow Eden DC Salon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edendcsalon/

-- Check out Eden DC Salon's website: https://edendcsalon.com/

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Robert Hughes

“I THINK HAIRSTYLISTS ARE THE COOLEST, NICEST, AND MOST FUN GROUP OF PEOPLE ON THE PLANET! I AM PASSIONATE ABOUT USHERING IN AN EMPOWERED-STYLIST FUTURE, AND I ABSOLUTELY LOVE GETTING STYLISTS FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE TOGETHER IN A NON-COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE WE CAN LEARN, LAUGH, AND GROW TOGETHER.”
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Robert started his hair journey as a kid in rural America offering haircuts on the street to kids in the neighborhood, not realizing, one day, he would find himself working the front desk at a hair salon while in high school. From there, his experience from salon-to-salon has included the front of the house, back of the house, stylist, educator, and consultant. It was during this movement through various salons he developed a passion to empower stylists and educate owners on how to raise the industry standard of excellence, mutual respect, and professionalism amongst stylists, managers, owners, and clients. Robert currently is the General Manager and a Master Stylist at Violet Salon in Georgetown, DC.