Nadege Zitelli, owner of Mobile Waxing Houston, shares her journey of starting her own business as an esthetician and wax specialist. She discusses the challenges of finding employees and the importance of punctuality in her industry. Nadege explains her decision to move to Houston and highlights her favorite aspects of living in Switzerland.
She shares how she discovered her passion for esthetics and the freedom that comes with being a business owner. Nadege also discusses her marketing strategies, including the use of a membership model. She emphasizes the convenience of mobile services and her plans for the future, including opening a day spa. In this conversation, Nadege shares her perspective on failure and learning, as well as the importance of taking risks and pursuing dreams.
Takeaways from the interview with Nadege
- Finding qualified employees can be challenging in certain industries.
- Punctuality is highly valued in the service industry.
- Having a supportive community can be instrumental in starting a business.
- The freedom and flexibility of being a business owner can be rewarding.
- Word-of-mouth referrals and a strong online presence can be effective marketing strategies.
- Understanding the busy and slow seasons of your industry can help with planning and managing workload.
- Implementing a membership model can provide stability and recurring revenue.
- Listening to your instincts and taking risks can lead to success in entrepreneurship. Failure is not a negative outcome, but an opportunity to learn and improve.
- Don’t be afraid to try new things and step out of your comfort zone.
- If you don’t pursue your dreams, someone else will hire you to pursue theirs.

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