Are you thinking about becoming an educator in the beauty or hair industry but not sure if it’s the right time?

In this episode, I break down:

• The real signs you’re ready to teach
• What becoming an educator actually involves (it’s more than just knowing the treatment)
• The qualifications you need
• The mindset shift from therapist to educator
• The mistakes I see new trainers make

If you’ve ever thought “Could I teach this?” this episode is for you.

Whether you’re in nails, lashes, brows or hair, I’ll help you decide if stepping into education is your next level.

You can find me at Instagram beauty_by_sophie_nottingham

Website: www.beautybysophie.uk

Pay cheap, pay twice

In this episode, I’m breaking down one of the biggest mistakes I see in the beauty industry choosing a training course based on price alone.

Yes, budget matters.

But cheap training can cost you far more in the long run.

I talk about:

• Why low-cost courses often lack structure and support
• The hidden costs of re-training
• How poor education affects your confidence and client retention
• The difference between learning a treatment… and mastering it
• What to actually look for when investing in your beauty education

After 22+ years in the industry and training over 1,000 students, I’ve seen first-hand the damage rushed, unaccredited, unsupported courses can do.

If you’re serious about building a beauty business that lasts this episode is for you.

Because in this industry, your education is your foundation.

You can find me at instagram: beauty_by_sophie_nottingham

website: www.beautybysophie.uk

If you’re starting your own beauty business or already self-employed but unsure if you’ve set things up right this episode is for you.

In this episode, I break down the real differences between being a sole trader and running a limited company in the beauty industry, in plain English no jargon, no overwhelm.

We talk about:

• What being a sole trader actually means

• What changes when you become a limited company

• Tax, responsibilities, and legal differences

• What you can claim as business expenses

• Common mistakes beauty professionals make early on

• When it might be time to switch from sole trader to Ltd

• Which option suits therapists, trainers, salon owners, and educators

This isn’t about telling you what you should do or giving you business advice it’s about helping you make the right decision for your stage of business, your income, and your goals.

Whether you’re newly qualified, taking your first clients from home, opening a salon, or scaling into education this episode will give you clarity and confidence to move forward the right way.

You can find me @ instagram beauty_by_sophie_nottingham

website: www.beautybysophie.uk