159: Unveiling Success: Crystal's Insights for Makeup Entrepreneurs

<p>What if you could start over, equipped with everything you learnt this time around? What if you could turn things around and price your services to match your value? </p> <p><br></p> <p>In this episode, we dive into important lessons from an expert as she guides us through what being in the industry taught her.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Crystal Wright takes us through her remarkable journey, from her initial steps into the industry to becoming a mentor and advocate for makeup artists. Here are the key points covered in this episode:</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>1. The Journey Begins (2:30)</strong> Crystal&#39;s journey started as an agent for photographers, a career she entered after a chance meeting with a photographer at a party in LA. This pivotal moment led her to leave her job selling copiers for Xerox. She later authored the &quot;Hair, Makeup, and Fashion Styling Career Guide,&quot; endorsed by industry luminary Bobbi Brown. Crystal began coaching artists, dedicating 90% of her time to individual mentoring.</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>2. Lessons Learned and Taking the Leap (7:54)</strong> Crystal recounts her transition back to corporate America, only to find her way back to her passion. A humorous anecdote reveals that she didn&#39;t even realize she was entitled to a 15% cut of her earnings at that time. She underscores the importance of advocating for oneself and the need to ask for what you deserve.</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>3. Building Your Business and Valuable Insights (19:07)</strong> Crystal delves into the nitty-gritty of freelancing as a makeup artist. She emphasizes the need for artists to manage their own work, invoicing, and inventory. Raising rates is key, and she shares her journey from a $75 hourly rate to confidently charging $125. Crystal stresses the importance of setting clear goals and believing in their achievement.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Crystal&#39;s journey is a testament to the power of perseverance, self-advocacy, and recognizing your worth as an artist. Her insight into building a thriv