We recently connected with Randie Eaves and have shared our conversation below.

Randie, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. One of the things we most admire about small businesses is their ability to diverge from the corporate/industry standard. Is there something that you or your brand do that differs from the industry standard? We’d love to hear about it as well as any stories you might have that illustrate how or why this difference matters.

I would say my brand differs from the standard because of my transparency. That entails not only my craft and what I will and won’t do based on integrity of hair or what products wouldn’t work, but also just by being human. We’re told to abide a certain type of persona that did me no success in the beginning. We’re told to come to work with a full face. Of course as professional as it is it’s okay to be human. Connecting with my clients on that level gains a trust that plays into your craft as well. The trust is there.

Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers.

I’m 27 years young and I got into this industry in 2016. I got into this industry from lack of good experience from receiving services due to my teenage alternative lifestyle. Self expression was my craft growing up. I eventually found my tribe of people after years of soul searching and self discipline. Treating my clients like family or close friends I feel is what helps my customer service the most. I’m the most proud of my ability to want to keep applying pressure to my career. A challenge doesn’t make me anxious anymore. I’m proud that my potential clients and followers would only receive honest work and opinions.

Learning and unlearning are both critical parts of growth – can you share a story of a time when you had to unlearn a lesson?

“Fake it until you make it” was a huge phrase in the beginning of my career I would hear from my peers and I cannot stand that mentality. I personally do not want to “fake” anything let alone want that to be the reason I “make it”. Where’s the reward in that?

Where do you think you get most of your clients from?

Social media. Instagram is my go to. I feel the more you connect with others and network with other businesses/small businesses it’s easy for them to just give out your information on socials so they can see your craft on a platform instead of word of mouth.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://Thehairvamp.com
• Instagram: @thehairvamp

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