#32 Starting Over: What I’d Do Differently If I Were Starting My Makeup Career Today
Artist to ArtistShow Notes
In this episode I share what I’d do differently if I were starting my makeup career from scratch in today’s Toronto market. After 20+ years in the industry, I break down the essential mindset shifts, business strategies, and technical skills that would have fast-tracked my success.
If you’re a makeup artist wondering how to stand out, build a profitable business, and skip some of the trial and error, this one’s for you.
What You’ll Learn:
• Why focusing on profitable niches matters
• How to start to build a portfolio
• How to consistently post your work on social media
• The skills I wish I had prioritized sooner
• Why professionalism and referrals still matter
• How I’d approach networking and pitching today
• My take on imposter syndrome
Resources Mentioned:
• Episode 1: How I Got Started in Makeup Artistry
• Episode 29: How to Stand Out as a Makeup Artist
• My Social Media Content Calendar
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