From Fully Booked to Fully Independent: The Real Economics of Solo Beauty Businesses

What if the biggest obstacle holding back your income isn’t your skill but your pricing and positioning? In this episode of Made Locally, host Rajul Jaswa sits down with Jean-Michel Chalayer, founder of LeSalon and CEO of Jena, to break down the real economics of going solo in the beauty industry. From why most professionals undercharge to how just 100 loyal clients can fully book your schedule, he shares practical strategies to help you build a profitable, independent business without relying on platforms that eat into your margins.