I second that. I made more money behind my table than I did at a trade show or teaching a class. What I did it for is the education. The first manufacturer that I worked for gave me EXTENSIVE education that gave me a solid foundation on gel products and how they work.
Another manufacturer that I worked for gave me complete education on their products which gave me the ability to sell their products but not much info to help me do better nails. I did not do it for the money, I did it for the education. So, IMHO, I would talk to the company who's product you like and give it a try. It's not for everyone, try it and see if it's for you. For me, it turned out that I did not like being an educator for a manufacturer. I am happier being my own boss. I don't make a good employee and I'm not interested in being an independent educator. That's a full time job in itself and I already have a very busy salon business, no time for lining up out of town classes and I no longer enjoy traveling like I used to. Try it out, switch it up, go for it. You will not know if it's for you until you try it. Best of luck to you, Katherine St. Louis, MO Sent from my iPad On Aug 1, 2011, at 7:47 AM, Rhonda Kibuk <[email protected]> wrote: > Pati, > > If you are expecting to add to your income by becoming a manufacturer > educator, I just want to let you know that it usually COSTS you money to be > one. Yes, most compensate you for your time and travel expenses, however, > you are not comensated for your down time, travel time (like having to fly in > the day before and fly home the day after an event) and the time that you are > not able to be in the salon. Most educators do it because they love to share > the knowledge and get a little travel time in and see some places, and of > course the great networking with the other educators. Just some food for > thought....... > > R > > On Mon, Aug 1, 2011 at 1:04 AM, TnT <[email protected]> wrote: > Pati, > I would start with the products you love the most and contact their education > department to see if they are in need. > > Smiles, > MJ > Sent from my iPhone > > On Jul 31, 2011, at 10:21 PM, Pati Schembari <[email protected]> wrote: > > > Ok gang... I am finally feeling almost back to normal. I want to work > > more...I need more money! But I would also like to change it up a > > bit...maybe travel a little, maybe become an educator. What are some of > > the reliable companies to work for ?? I do very good work, great nails, I > > am personable..I love nails and would love educating other techs.. Any > > ideas? > > Thanks ..all your help is appreciated.... > > > > Pati > > > > -- > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > > "NailTech" group. > > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > > [email protected]. > > For more options, visit this group at > > http://groups.google.com/group/nailtech?hl=en. > > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "NailTech" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/nailtech?hl=en. > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "NailTech" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/nailtech?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "NailTech" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nailtech?hl=en.
