Training a new employee?

Hey all! I am hiring an esthetician to work with me at my skin studio. I have hired and trained before at spas, but never as a business owner with a full schedule. Have you hired and trained an esthetician?how did you structure training? Did they sit in on treatments with you or did you train outside of regular work hours? Would love any input about structuring training, employment, and communication. Thanks!

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Permalink Reply by Ally Draizin on February 23, 2015 at 11:34pm

This is all super helpful! Thank you so much! I am definitely hiring an employee as opposed to a contractor, because I want to be able to train them. I know it's more expensive but it will be worth it in the long run. The flash card idea is great. I was thinking of making a chart of products/skin types and conditions and checking next to each applicable condition for each product... But your way is much easier for them to grasp and remember. Thank you SO much. <3

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Permalink Reply by Stacy Webb on March 25, 2015 at 12:44pm

Hi Ally,

I was wondering how your progress has come along? I also hired an employee (who is amazing) but it still is hard to let go of the reigns sometimes.

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Permalink Reply by Nicole Martin on November 7, 2015 at 2:07pm

Hey Ally, I was wondering how your training went? I am getting ready to bring on a new Esti - she went to the same school I did so that is a big help. I don't have to train her how to specifically do the treatment the way I do. I am thinking to have her start out part time - 1 day with office help, product training and 1 day with clients. I have a very small space right now so we need to work out of 1 room. I have to many days with clients and trying to reduce that so I can work on my business instead of always working in it. Any tips and tricks that worked for you would be greatly appreciated. Do you pay her just a straight hourly salary? What about after training? Office hours vs Client hours same salary?