The pros and cons of being a self-employed massage therapist

Nowadays a lot of people dream about financial freedom. Being self-employed is one way to go.

According to Dave Taylor Training, 46% of massage therapists work for themselves. If you are employed in the massage studio and think of starting your own business, consider these things first:

Control over your income

Self-employed massage therapists have the possibility to communicate with their clients directly. It means you don’t have to share your income with the company you are working for. More than that, you can work as much as you want. From another side, you need to be able to calculate your income and expenses in order to stay afloat. Let’s not forget that being self-employed also implies calculating taxes on your own.

Your clients

Finding your first clients is always difficult. You need to spend some time and be creative in order to build your client list. Once people know your name, you will be able to work only with those patients you like. Unfortunately, there is no such possibility when you work in the company. So, if you know how to talk to people and promote yourself, it is time to become your own boss!

Workplace

The good thing about being employed is that you don’t have to think about paying rent. If you want to become a self-employed massage therapist, consider buying your own massage table and working at home. Also, you can become a mobile masseuse and come directly to your clients.