Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Shanelle Gary. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Shanelle, appreciate you joining us today. Almost every entrepreneur we know has considered donating a portion of their sales to an organization or cause – how did you make the decision of whether to donate? We’d love to hear the backstory if you’re open to sharing the details.
We donate to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital. We chose this organization because cancer sucks, but childhood cancer is the worst! We have different ways of donating, the first way is our tenants donate $3 a week, with almost 200 suites in San Antonio alone it adds up quickly. The second way we donate is through our washer and dryer’s 100% of the proceeds of laundry is done at our property is donated to Saint Jude. Since 2018 our community collective spirit has raised an awe-inspiring $480,000 for St Jude.
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.
We put people in business for themselves, not by themselves. What this means to us is giving people the power to open their own business, without all the hassle of typical start up.
When you lease with My Salon Suite our average suite is 30% larger than our competitor. You’ll find two separate water, sources with customizable color bar, and fully furnished suite. We offer vaulted ceilings with an abundance of natural light, business class Wi-Fi, and 24/7 access with an advanced security systems to name a few. We also offer short and long term leases.
We have great partnerships with Square, Green Circle Salons, PBA and Vistaprint. And an incredible new app to make it even easier!
What’s been the best source of new clients for you?
The best source of new clients for us has been referral. Year round we offer a $500 referral and twice a year we offer $1000 referral. This gives our members the opportunity to pick their neighbors and be rewarded.
Are there any books, videos or other content that you feel have meaningfully impacted your thinking?
One word Traction! This book helps to ensure that everybody on the team from the CEO to facilities team member is on the same page When it comes to goals and the timelines to execute those goals. Don’t get me wrong. We can be totally flexible because we know that things happen, but this keeps us true to ourselves.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.mysalonsuite.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAuqKqBhDxARIsAFZELmJiTRNBk8OvV5gBpNcP7pV-dYxNvuCHXxqQrGoF1XfwZxv7zqF9VZkaAvYBEALw_wcB
- Instagram: my_salon_suite_texas
- Linkedin: My Salon Suite Texas
Image Credits
Shanelle/my salon suite