How did Mallory McCaffery transition from working at a corporate waxing franchise to starting The Bald Kitty Club?

In short

Mallory worked at a corporate franchise for about four years and enjoyed it, but realized she could do it herself and make it more her own.

Mallory McCaffery, Owner at The Bald Kitty Club · Building a Team and a Brand with Mallory McCaffery of The Bald Kitty Club · Grit Won't Quit · answer at 1:13

Key takeaways

• Mallory worked at a corporate franchise for about four years and enjoyed it, but realized she could do it herself and make it more her own.

Quote to remember

“I would do it for free if I could. I love my job.”

— Mallory McCaffery

The full answer · about 3 min

Mallory worked at a corporate franchise for about four years and enjoyed it, but realized she could do it herself and make it more her own. She first started Baja Beauty as a solo operation in a business suite in Toms River, then after becoming busy and needing more visibility and space, she decided to rebrand and open The Bald Kitty Club as a storefront location with multiple waxing rooms.

Key facts

• The Bald Kitty Club has been in operation for over one year
• Mallory has been in business for over three years total
• She worked at a corporate franchise for approximately four years before starting her own business
• The Bald Kitty Club has four waxing professionals working simultaneously across four treatment rooms
• Some of Mallory's long-time clients have been with her for approximately eight years

People, companies and topics mentioned

More answers from this episode

• 0:42What motivated Mallory McCaffery to leave a safe corporate job and take the risk of opening her own business?
• 4:57How many waxing professionals work at The Bald Kitty Club and what are Mallory McCaffery's growth plans?
• 6:31What hiring strategy did Mallory McCaffery use to build her team at The Bald Kitty Club?
• 6:42Why does Mallory McCaffery still perform waxing services despite owning The Bald Kitty Club?