We were lucky to catch up with Tatiana Fritzgerald recently and have shared our conversation below.
Alright, Tatiana thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. Owning a business isn’t always glamorous and so most business owners we’ve connected with have shared that on tough days they sometimes wonder what it would have been like to have just had a regular job instead of all the responsibility of running a business. Have you ever felt that way?
I love being a business owner. Yes, it does have its ups and downs and its challenges, however, the rewards are worth the challenges. I think the old ones, of past times, said it best when they said, “anything worth having is worth fighting for.” To be an entrepreneur, in many ways you must be a risk taker, relentless, bold, driven, and 100% determined. Being an entrepreneur, is not for the faint of heart. Some days are amazing, other days can be less than desirable. Before, becoming an entrepreneur, I started working young. I remember begging my mother to allow me to work at about 15 years old. I appealed that I was mature, responsible, and could help her by purchasing my school items. After much debate, my case was won, and I began my career path. First, starting in the city hall as an assistant to the major, Then, working as a tutor, followed by, a retail store customer service manager, then working as a banker, teacher, iso tech and others. What I learned from my experiences, was a clear path of what I didn’t want and, exactly what I did. Most importantly, I realized, I wasn’t an employee, but an entrepreneur. I respect, the 9-5 and, anyone putting in work on the clock. I just know with my ideas, goals, and ambitious creating work opportunities is more my passion. Choosing to jump out of a steady paycheck was a bit nerve-racking at first. The unknown was very intimidating, and not knowing how I was going to pay my bills made my knees buckle, but I knew when I jump out that window I was destined to fly. I was going to make sure of it. My sports background and competitive nature pushed me to thrive. My biggest competition was ME, and I aimed to outdo myself with each new milestone. I am in the business of personal service and beauty. I love what I do. I have been able to work alongside many creative, passionate, and wonderful people, as well as service some of the dopiest people I’ve ever met. I have had the opportunity to share in moments that I will never forget. It was in those moments, those memories, those occasions that I realized my purpose and why I do what I do.
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
My name is Tatiana Fritzgerald, I am a professional make-up artist and skin expert. I have been in the industry over 10 years, and I love what I do. I’ve had the opportunity to work alongside many of the greats who are leading the beauty industry. I have performed makeup services for fashion shows, photo shoots, video shoots, editorial shoots, commercials, full feature films, short films, interviews, and so much more. To name some of my latest works, I’ve had opportunity to work with director Glen Owens, on a Movie that aired on BET entitled “Stalked Within” as the Key Special effects artist and assistant makeup artist. I’ve worked on some elite branding commercials, and with elite magazines. It’s so rewarding to see your works live and in action, displayed for others to enjoy! Outside of these works, I am also one of the owners of The Beauty Assassins, a luxury mobile personal on-demand concierge company that’s offers hair, makeup, nails, and wardrobe services. To me, it’s not just the services that, one can offer, but the way the services are offered that makes our clients feel treasured, valued, and respected. Our clients can have the confidence knowing that they are receiving cutting edge services in a clean environment by some of the industry’s best, with flexibility, convenience, and by professionals that are completely invested in how we made you feel! We understand that our clients are our focus! The greatest accomplishment to date, that we have achieved was realizing that the services we offer, impact our clients way deeper than surface level. We realized that the works we do, impress upon their inner being. It’s like, we can reach inside their inner chambers, and bring forth their best. We uplift, strengthen, renew, and fortify our clients. The fact that we are mobile has granted us the opportunity to provide services to individuals that may have not been able to receive them otherwise. Within our community, we outreach to individuals with disabilities, mental illnesses, survivors of tragedy, and illnesses, individuals struggling with self-image, and many more. Beauty is our passion, but how we make you is our goal!
What do you think helped you build your reputation within your market?
I believe my hard work, respect, attention to detail, and my readiness to work, at an exception level is what helped me build my reputation. Success doesn’t happen overnight; despite the way the media may make it appear. Dedication is what yields success, continuing to learn yields success, and never quitting does!
What’s been the most effective strategy for growing your clientele?
Delivering outstanding customer service, tailoring each look to the client’s needs, desires, and wants, while providing a service that made them feel pampered. Me making my clients feel amazing, make them want to go out and tell someone about the amazing makeup artist they have, not only do they look amazing they feel so as well. Most of my clients, love calling me their personal makeup artist because they know I will take great care of them.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.beautyassassins.com
- Instagram: Tatianamakeup_
Image Credits
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