So Tonight I thought I would share a bit of my business journey and how Miyoko was created.
I often get emails and messages from my former work colleagues asking me for advice in the line of "Do I regret leaving my permanent job, working for a boss or is it worth it to work for myself?
Now for those of you who don't know me and what I do I own Miyoko Beauty Mobile spa. If your not familiar with Miyoko Beauty either thats fine because I can guarantee you that we are going to become a house hold name in the years to come because I really believe and have so much faith in what God has planned for me.
Basically we are a mobile spa offering professional beauty treatments from head to toe in the comfort of your home or location of choice making it way more convenient for those who simply do not have the time to get to a salon/spa.
So here's the thing, I always knew that I was going to be a boss but to be one you have to first work for one in order gain experience, well that was something that I have learnt along the way and I am truly grateful for all the experiences and leaders 'ie Bianca NSI WP' that I have come across along the way. You really have to take in as much as you can and learn from others.
So yes I am in the beauty industry, my talents lie in everything creative. I thrive on end results, the before and afters. So nails, skin care, mani, pedis, makeup, eyelash extensions the works all pretty much sums up my passion and most of all my clients Aaah my clients they are reason I am where I am today.
I left my permanent job at the age of 23 and from there I started building up Miyoko Beauty Mobile Spa from scratch financially- My last pay cheque basically went into some starting up costs. Yes it is a risk as most of you might think, even my dad tried talking me out of it, but when I want something I will do everything in my might to achieve it. It was definitely a risk well worth taking.
I was fortunate that some of my previous clients decided to follow me which got me going and believe me in the beginning I was quite quiet and was continuously thinking of various ways to grow my business. Being a mobile spa I was working strictly on referral basis and word of mouth and that's pretty much how Miyoko grew.
Now almost 3 years later I have girls working for me, I have added on Pamper party packages as well as offering our services to corporate companies for corporate events. I pride myself in using the best quality products as well as attending various courses to keep the knowledge and creativity juices flowing. My mind is continuously working over time thinking of ways to better Miyoko and in ways that I cannot wait to share what I have planned in the pipe line.
Unfortunately you will not find Miyoko Beauty on the web as of yet because that's something I only recently had the guts to actually do. It has taken me a while to consider a website for Miyoko Beauty but I am please to let you know that our website will be launched at the end of this month.
Back to the purpose of this post. To everyone who is thinking of being their own boss, starting up and asking me if it's worth it? It's so worth it if you make it worth it. I'm not saying it's easy all the way but how would we grow and succeed if everything were to come to us easily? Patience is key, it's not going to be all cupcakes and butterflies from the start believe me and yes your going to experience bumps along the way but I'll tell you it's the most rewarding feeling seeing your "baby" grow Infront of your eyes and recieving positive feedback from people on a daily basis.
I will always encourage people to start up something for themselves if they have the ways and means to, I mean who wants to work for a boss when you can be the boss? Now please don't get me wrong everyone is unique and has their own personality when it comes to work ethics and some people just prefer to play it safe which I totally respect.
This message is simply for all the natural born entrepreneurs who are stuck and unhappy in their work place- Who have that voice in their heads that keeps on popping up, telling you that YOU CAN DO IT for yourself-OWN IT on your own! Let me tell you, that's the moment "You gotta step out in order to step up"
Seize the moment, but only if you have what it takes to pull it through and make it work.
Lotsa love
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