Description

In this episode of Not So Small, host Sam Bauman sits down with Andrea Storlie, owner of Nail Ninja, a nail salon in northeast Minneapolis that continues to revolutionize the local nail industry. Andrea shares her journey from being a high school dropout to becoming a business owner who not only provides exceptional nail services but also trains other nail technicians through her apprenticeship program. After 13 years of working for someone else, Andrea decided to become her own boss and create a space where she could set boundaries and do things her way. What started as a small solo suite unexpectedly grew into a thriving business. Andrea discusses the challenges of business ownership, the importance of self discipline, and her recent decision to let go of a lease on her other location to refocus on what truly brings her joy, doing nails and training others. Her refreshing perspective on growth reminds us that sometimes scaling back is the best way to move forward.

Guest Info

• Business: NAIL NINJA
• Guest: Andrea Storlie (she/her)
• Links: Website • Instagram

Community Shoutout(s)

• Little Luxuries: Website • Instagram
• The Coffee Shop NE: Website • Instagram
• The Get Down Coffee Co: Website • Instagram

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Host & Show Info

• Host Name: Sam Bauman (she/her)
• About the Host: Sam is the President of Mellowlark Labs, a Twin Cities-based small business consulting agency. She has a masters degree in counseling psychology, a field she worked in for several years before applying her skills in business, and is certified in Organization Development.

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Sound Editing By: Adam Rondeau
Podcast Art By: Andy Bauman (website)