Possible upgrade?
Hi fellow esti’s.
I am on year 2 of being a solo esti, and I’ve been in an office suite for my whole 2 years. I pay $450/mo (I know, super affordable but I’m in Oklahoma🫣) I just recently toured a nice med spa that would be $900/mo, so double my rent. My current office suite is fine, but I’m the only beauty provider in there. It is definitely not a spa vibe, whereas the med spa is more luxurious and spa vibes. If I moved to the med spa, it would be 100% booth rent, so I’m not an employee or anything. Theres only 4 people there currently and 2 do hair (on the opposite of the building so it’s pretty quiet) 1 is a esti who does facials, and the last is the owner who is an injector. I do facials and lash extensions.
I’m wondering if it would be smart to move to the med spa and see if I can grow there. I feel like there would be more opportunities, I’m just worried about the $900/mo since it is double my current rent. I feel like this could be the next step in my career, but I’m just worried. I make enough that paying the rent wouldn’t be a problem, it’s just such a big jump from what I currently pay. I am overdue for a price increase on my services, so I’m planning on doing that if I move as well.
I guess I’m just looking for advice, thank you all.