Ready, Set, Go! Cosmetology School Graduate

Endorsed by L'Oreal and the Professional Beauty Association.


Finally, a book series that helps cosmetologists find their way on their journey through the business world and personal life! Ready, Set, Go! leaves no stone unturned. These books will teach the new salon professional everything cosmetology school didn’t: how to land a dream job, make savvy business decisions, and deal with customers, relationships, credit cards, cancer, life, death, booze and yes, even sex.

If you are a cosmetology school teacher, parent, new graduate, or even a salon pro, this book is a must-read. Ready, Set, Go! Cosmetology School Graduate is here to help brand-new cosmetologists get their careers and lives on track, or help experienced cosmetologists get back to where they belong: on the road to success!

Inside you’ll find:

• Solid advice from experts on the business side of the industry

• Stories and tips from salon professionals: owners, managers, and veteran cosmetologists

• A special section at the end of each chapter to review key points

Easy to read, thorough, and relevant to your life, Ready, Set, Go! is the go-to guidebook series for you, because you don’t just want a job, you want a successful career in the fast-paced and exciting world of cosmetology!

Learn from the pros how to:

• Get the job you want

• Handle Business Decisions

• Make more money

• Position yourself for advancement and success!

Get real-world advice from people who have been there and done that.

All About Business (Book 1) is the first of six books in the Ready, Set, Go! Cosmetology School Graduate series:

Book 1: All About Business

Book 2: Life Lessons

Book 3: How to Get a J.O.B.

Book 4: Moving On Up

Book 5: How to Find Clients and Keep Them

Book 6: It’s Your Time—Opening Your Own Business

About the authors:

Jeff Grissler was born in New York City before moving to the Jersey Shore. He was a New York City fireman for 15+ years and served during 911. Jeff now resides in Wilmington, NC with his wife, Coleen, and their three children—Kaytlyn, JT, and Julianna Rose.

Jeff offers consulting services to current salon/barbershop owners and to those who have ownership of a salon, barbering, nail, or spa business in their near-term or future career plans.

Eric Ryant is a beauty industry entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience in space planning and design for salons and barbershops. No stranger to the hair and beauty industry, Eric spent many years developing new designs and space plans, getting involved in every facet of the industry.

Since the 1980s, Eric has imported salon and barbering furniture from many countries, such as Italy, Germany, Holland, and China, bringing in the latest trends and styles for the U.S. market. Prior to writing this book, Eric owned several successful businesses, all involved in the hair and beauty industry, from a small chain of beauty stores to a cabinet manufacturing facility.

He has also collaborated with companies such as Sally Beauty Supply, L’Oreal and The Nailco Group.

Eric’s vision is to help business owners to create their dreams with a cost-effective business model and ensure that they stay within budget for the long haul. As part of his successful career, he now teaches and consults with other organizations on how to achieve the same success.