Negosyo Tayo | Hair salon business

  • 7 months ago
Negosyo Tayo | Hair salon business
Transcript
00:00 And of course, it's not easy to work abroad.
00:03 That's why when Basha Gonzalez returned to the Philippines,
00:07 he decided to start a business so that he won't have to go abroad again.
00:14 Let's find out his business story here in "Let's Go To The Business!"
00:17 Having good and healthy hair is an important part of our overall appearance.
00:27 It not only enhances our appearance, but also it boosts our confidence.
00:33 That's why we visited a hair salon business
00:37 to find out their secret to a successful business.
00:42 So Basha, let's start off first with your salon. How did you start?
00:51 I used to do home service before, and then I got tired at 3 AM.
00:57 I saved up to put up my salon.
01:01 My first salon was at home. I bought a small house.
01:06 And then I got into it.
01:09 Basha, what was your background before you joined the salon business?
01:14 I was an entertainer.
01:15 So as an entertainer in Japan, you suddenly joined the Philippines.
01:20 Why did you think of joining a salon business far from your work?
01:25 At that time, the number of entertainers in Japan was declining.
01:30 After that, I went to TaiTai.
01:35 I saw my friends there, and they were earning a lot.
01:38 I thought, "Why is it like that? I need to study this."
01:41 So I did my best.
01:41 So you saw the salon business in TaiTai.
01:43 I did my best, even though I didn't know how to do it.
01:46 So sometimes, you just need to have a strong heart.
01:49 Were there any struggles and challenges along the way?
01:52 There were so many. It was difficult, especially when there was no booking.
01:55 I was like, "Oh my God, what should I do?"
01:57 I was already looking for a job.
02:00 All of a sudden, it was really difficult, but I managed.
02:04 What did you do to be able to surpass that challenge?
02:08 I posted more on social media.
02:10 Then people saw it.
02:13 I even referred clients to my salon.
02:16 As long as you have the faith that you can do it,
02:19 you need to do it because you can't just work for others.
02:23 How much capital did you start with?
02:25 I just started with P50,000.
02:28 Weren't you afraid that you might not be able to make it back?
02:30 "This is my last money."
02:31 Business is a gamble, actually.
02:33 So I took a risk.
02:36 And maybe in two weeks, I got my ROI back.
02:39 What advice would you give to those who want to enter the salon business?
02:43 I hope that before you put up a salon,
02:45 you know the rules. You need to know them.
02:49 Otherwise, if you leave, you'll be in trouble.
02:52 Your business will be ruined.
02:54 What did you learn that you can share with us?
02:56 You shouldn't just look at your clients.
03:02 You should also treat them as friends.
03:04 So that they'll give you the same feedback.
03:08 Why is it important for our Filipino countrymen to do business?
03:13 Because there are people who rely on us.
03:15 At the same time, we're old.
03:17 We have savings.
03:20 So that you won't look pitiful,
03:22 it's very hard to work.
03:25 You should save for yourself.
03:27 Don't let negative vibes attract you.
03:34 Always think positive to continue your success.
03:38 That's the lesson that Basha Gonzalez shared with us.
03:42 Another business story and business tips
03:44 that we'll be covering in our next episode.
03:47 So let's go! Let's do business!
03:50 [MUSIC PLAYING]