Vote for this, vote for that. I don't believe that Best of Story County or other "best of's" make you better than others. My salon has won a few awards but then has been skipped over by other ones. I appreciate the recognition when it happens. It's definitely fun to have people like your work but I've realized that it's not what matters in life. We are on this earth for an undisclosed amount of time and when Scott and I started the salon it was because we had dreams of sharing God's love. The dream was all about people and relationships. Whenever I get off that track, I lose the dream and everything feels off kilter.
The weeks go by so fast in life. I try not to act like my life isn't any busier than anyone else's but some days I want to complain and whine. Then something always happens that brings life back into perspective. My employees have busy lives in and out of the salon and their lives inspire me. Their dedication to not bring their stress into the salon shows that they value our safe environment we provide for our clients. There is so much going on when they head home. We have kids, family commitments, tragedies, sadness, and joys that go unshared 95% of the time. Our time at the salon is dedicated to listening and building relationships with our clients, the reason we are able to put food on our tables.
In the big scheme of life it does not cause me stress to lose an award because I will continue to try to improve and grow in my own way. It's all about hard work and integrity. That's why Scott and I own a business. We have had our ups and downs as business owners but our hearts are still in it no matter what. We are approaching our fifth year and we have an award winning staff in my eyes. Scott and I work at being the best examples possible. We have faultered a time or two but it's my profession, my dream, and my faith in God that gets me through. I don't give up, I find a solution. I don't focus on the getting the next sale, I focus on how to reach people and help others. God has given me a grand responsibility and I'm up for the challenge. Great customer service and making our clients feel at home is what we strive for in our salon and spa. Never will I say that I do everything perfect and I am not a micro-manager. I hire people that are motivated and goal oriented. They have an intense passion for what they do and I am proud of them. As a team we will continue to educate ourselves and set the bar high in our technical skills and customer service.
Acts 20:35
In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: "It is more blessed to give than to receive."
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