Naomi Mane

Business & Money Naomi Mane Watch Video I aim to create a successful, accessible tutoring and mentoring business that empowers middle-class students, including barber school attendees and career changers, to pass the Texas Class A Barber License Examination with confidence and competence. This will be achieved by: Delivering a Comprehensive Curriculum: Implement a 112-hour, 10-module curriculum covering all TDLR exam components (licensing, health and safety, haircutting, haircoloring, chemical texture services, nail/skin care, shaving, exam logistics, and mock exams), broken into 27 sections and 63 lessons, ensuring thorough preparation for both written (85 scored items) and practical (163 points) exams, as outlined in the TDLR Candidate Information Bulletin effective May 1, 2025.Providing Personalized Mentorship: Offer one-on-one and small-group mentorship sessions to tailor learning to individual student needs, reinforcing lesson content, addressing weaknesses identified in mock exams, and building confidence, with weekly mentor check-ins to track progress.Ensuring Accessibility and Flexibility: Offer in-person and online delivery options, with lessons scheduled over 8–12 weeks to accommodate working students, and integrate affordable pricing structures inspired by middle-class-focused barber services (e.g., The Lady Clipper), making the program accessible to diverse learners.Leveraging Professional Resources: Utilize TDLR-aligned reference materials (Milady Standard Professional Barbering 7th Edition, Milady Standard Foundations 1st Edition, Pivot Point Fundamentals: Barbering 2022, Milady’s Standard Nail Technology 8th Edition) and provide digital study guides, practice tests, and video tutorials via a user-friendly website modeled after professional barber sites, with features like online booking and a resource library.Simulating Real Exam Conditions: Conduct mock written and practical exams within the curriculum’s 12-hour Module 10, replicating TDLR exam conditions (90 minutes for written, 3 hours 29 minutes for practical) to familiarize students with the testing environment and improve performance through detailed feedback.Building a Scalable Business Model: Establish a sustainable business within four months, starting with curriculum development (Month 1), staffing and marketing (Month 2), a pilot program (Month 3), and expansion (Month 4), as outlined in the business model, targeting barber schools and career changers through partnerships, social media (Instagram, X, TikTok), and local advertising.Fostering Student Success and Trust: Achieve high pass rates by integrating practical activities (e.g., mannequin practice, workstation setups) and assessments (quizzes, demonstrations) in each lesson, and build trust through student testimonials and a professional online presence, drawing inspiration from women barbers’ websites emphasizing inclusivity and empowerment.By attaining this goal, I will empower students to achieve their Texas Class A Barber License, contribute to the barbering community, and establish a reputable, middle-class-focused tutoring business that stands out for its quality, accessibility, and personalized support. Explanation of the GoalTitle: The title is concise yet ambitious, positioning your business as a leading tutoring service for barber licensure, aligning with the professional branding seen in references like The Lady Clipper.What I Desire to Attain:Comprehensive Curriculum: Reflects the detailed 10-module breakdown (112 hours, 63 lessons), ensuring all TDLR exam content is covered, as specified in the curriculum artifact.Personalized Mentorship: Incorporates the mentorship program from the original curriculum, emphasizing tailored support, a key value for middle-class students seeking individualized guidance.Accessibility and Flexibility: Addresses the middle-class audience by offering flexible delivery and affordable pricing, inspired by barber websites catering to everyday clients.Professional Resources: Leverages TDLR-approved materials and a website design inspired by user-friendly barber sites, ensuring students have robust learning tools.Exam Simulation: Highlights the mock exams in Module 10, critical for exam readiness, mirroring the practical focus of barber training.Scalable Business Model: Aligns with the business model artifact (four-month timeline), ensuring a clear path to launch and growth.Student Success and Trust: Emphasizes outcomes (high pass rates, testimonials) and a professional image, drawing on the trust-building strategies of women barbers’ websites.Implementation NotesCurriculum Integration: The goal directly references the 10 modules and their lesson breakdowns, ensuring the tutoring content is central to the business vision.Business Model Alignment: The four-month timeline and marketing strategies (partnerships, social media) are drawn from the business model artifact, making the goal actionable.Middle-Class Focus: The emphasis on affordability and flexibility caters to your target audience, inspired by barber websites like The Lady Clipper, which serve middle-class clients with accessible pricing and welcoming designs.Website Inspiration: The goal includes a website with booking and resource features, modeled after professional barber sites, to enhance student experience and business credibility.Mentorship Emphasis: Personalized support is a cornerstone, reflecting the personal touch seen in women barbers’ branding, ensuring students feel supported.Next StepsWebsite Development: Use the goal to guide your website’s content, structuring course pages around the 10 modules and highlighting mentorship, as seen in The Lady Clipper’s service menu and booking system.Marketing Plan: Develop social media campaigns (e.g., Instagram posts showcasing student success) and partnerships with barber schools, as outlined in the business model, to promote the tutoring program.Pilot Program: Launch a pilot with a small group of students in Month 3, using the curriculum’s mock exams to gather feedback and refine lessons.Resource Creation: Develop digital study guides and videos for each lesson, hosted on your website’s resource library, to support online learners.