Thanks to boutique studio concepts like Sola Salon Studios, more stylists than ever are chasing their dreams and forging ahead on their own terms—and they’re reaping the benefits of flexibility and creative freedom. With freedom though, comes risk, and you’re right to wonder about money, isolation and everything in between. But, if you know deep down that you’re destined to be your own boss, read on as Kim Bennett Horvath—the first-ever Sola Salon Studio owner—busts the most common misconceptions and myths associated with sole proprietorship.