It’s no secret—the industry is changing. Social media has upped the creative aspect and allowed you to build your own clientele, and with that comes new goals and new dreams. Maybe you’re dreaming of bigger things outside of your current salon station—having your own space where you can create, control and decide for yourself how you want to run your business and your time.

Actually making the move? That’s usually the hard part, but it doesn't have to be. Becoming a salon owner doesn’t have to be scary, and it certainly doesn’t have to be a dream any…