Episode 208

How I Built Salons, Bought the Building, & Create My Future | Jamal Edmonds | Owner, JE Parlour | Educator & Texture Expert

Tune in to hear Jamal Edmonds’ inspiring story of building businesses, acquiring assets, and creating multiple revenue streams through determination and meaningful relationships!

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Key Takeaways

-- Early in his career, Jamal faced challenges in doing hair and managing, but his perseverance helped him overcome the uncertainty.

-- Remember, perseverance is key. Despite the hurdles and struggles, don't give up on your dreams. Seek mentorship; it can make all the difference.

-- Jamal shifted from booth rental to a commission-based salon, relocating from DC to Maryland, where he bought a commercial property with a lower mortgage.

-- Joining Mizani was a turning point for Jamal, shaping him into a dynamic educator and master of relationships, key to his success

-- Things Jamal has learned:

-- Mentors are super important!

-- Work-Life balance, whatever that means to you, is very important!

-- Color and Commission Salons were unknown and opened a whole new world in hair!

-- Stay a forever student!

-- Do not look at TikTok to compare yourself to anyone else; our stories are different, which makes us unique.

-- Learn and grow from coworkers first. Suites are ideal for senior stylists with a large clientele. Build your book, finances, and skills before considering a suite.

-- Multiple streams of revenue are important, but asset acquisition allows you to generate capital and leverage to acquire more assets.

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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.”
-Said by ME!
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.