EDEN TEKLE
Stylist + Salon Owner | Eden DC Salon | DC
EPISODES
From East Africa to DC Salon Owner; My Challenges & Triumphs!:
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Getting to know Eden DC Salon & How They Will Build You:
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BOOKS:
MAKE IT HAPPEN By Peter Sheahan
MONDAY MORNING LEADERSHIP BY David Cottrell
THINK, LEARN ,SUCCEED BY Caroline Leaf
CULTURE FOX BY Lorean Cairns
EPISODES
From East Africa to DC Salon Owner; My Challenges & Triumphs!
Tune in to hear Eden share how she came to America, learned the language, and the rules, got her license, started a salon and all of her challenges and triumphs along the way!
Key Takeaways
Being open to learning helps one achieve their goals
Eden went to school 2x before becoming a career stylist
She came to the USA, didn’t know English, cleaned salons & went back to school
After learning all the different parts of the salon working as a stylist (15 years total), she opened a salon, knowing exactly what she wanted and what her culture would be like in her business.
Eden asked her mentor & other salon owners questions to help w/ how to open a salon. She hired professionals to help w/ the lease, design, and construction as well. Accountant, Commercial Real Estate Agent, Business Coach, Lawyer, Designer, Contractor, etc.
The biggest challenge was building a team & learning how to lead
No sacrifices on culture are key
Investors backed out at the last minute & Eden had a family friend help
The lease required her to be responsible 3 years of her payments, so she needed someone to help with the cost of construction.
Getting to know Eden DC Salon & How They Will Build You
Tune in to get to know Eden DC Salon, what they look for, and how you can grow here!
Key Takeaways
Eden salon believes in individuality.
Passion is one of the most important traits that Eden is looking for in a team member.
Mutual Respect is the most important value to the team and owner.
Eden Salon Strives to create an environment of support for each other, their guests, and education.
Team Work is very important, and they do not believe in protectionism over clients.
Eden will work with all Rising Stylists to grow them as needed.
No mandatory apprenticeship; completely up to the individual.
Everyone does everything: cleaning, front desk, taking care of customers, educating, learning, etc
Eden wants to grow stylists to accomplish their goals, even if that means becoming salon owners.
She would even be their investor for their salon!
Email to Eden@edendcsalon.com; DM on IG @edendcsalon
