{"id":1312,"date":"2023-01-23T15:53:12","date_gmt":"2023-01-23T15:53:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/texasmassageacademy.blog\/?p=1312"},"modified":"2023-01-23T15:53:12","modified_gmt":"2023-01-23T15:53:12","slug":"starting-a-spa-business-must-read-books-for-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texasmassageacademy.com\/blog\/starting-a-spa-business-must-read-books-for-success\/","title":{"rendered":"Starting a Spa Business: Must-Read Books for Success"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/texasmassageacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Blog-Banner-Questions-2-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1313\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.texasmassageacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Blog-Banner-Questions-2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.texasmassageacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Blog-Banner-Questions-2-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.texasmassageacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Blog-Banner-Questions-2.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>So, you&#8217;ve decided to take the plunge and open your own spa! It&#8217;s a big decision requiring plenty of preparation and planning. One of the best ways to prepare for this exciting venture is to arm yourself with some key business knowledge by reading up on topics such as marketing, finance, administration, customer service, and human resources. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;ve compiled a list of essential books I believe every aspiring spa owner should read before they start their journey. From a massage classic such as \u201cBusiness Mastery\u201d by Sohnen-Moe to modern favorites like \u201cProfit First\u201d by Mike Michalowicz and \u201cGetting Things Done\u201d by David Allen, these books will provide you with invaluable insights into the world of running a successful spa business. These few books can help guide you as you embark on this journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/texasmassageacademy.com\/blog\/how-stress-affects-your-body\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">How Stress Affects Your Body(Opens in a new browser tab)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first book I recommend is <ta linkid=\"1286\" href=\"https:\/\/texasmassageacademy.blog\/recommends\/business-mastery-book\/\">&#8220;Business Mastery&#8221; by Cheryl Sohnen-Moe<\/ta>. This book is a comprehensive guide to creating a successful business, and it covers everything from setting goals and creating a business plan to marketing and sales strategies. It is a must-read for anyone looking to start their own business and is packed with valuable information that can help you avoid common pitfalls and set yourself up for success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The second book I recommend is <ta linkid=\"1293\" href=\"https:\/\/texasmassageacademy.blog\/recommends\/get-things-done-book\/\">&#8220;Getting Things Done&#8221; by David Allen<\/ta>. This book is a classic guide to productivity and time management and is an essential tool for anyone looking to build a successful business. It teaches you to prioritize tasks, manage your time more effectively, and stay focused on the most important things. This book is a must-read if you&#8217;re looking to create a business that runs like clockwork.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The last book I recommend is <ta linkid=\"1285\" href=\"https:\/\/texasmassageacademy.blog\/recommends\/profit-first-book\/\">&#8220;Profit First&#8221; by Mike Michalowicz<\/ta>. This book is a game-changing guide to creating a profitable business. It teaches you how to focus on profit from the beginning and provides a simple, easy-to-follow system for ensuring that your business is making money. It&#8217;s a great book for anyone looking to increase their bottom line and ensure that their business is successful in the long term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With these books in hand, you are sure to better understand the world of business \u2013 setting yourself up for success when it comes time to launch your dream spa!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-ta-image wp-block-image\"><ta linkid=\"1286\" href=\"https:\/\/texasmassageacademy.blog\/recommends\/business-mastery-book\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41fzBG4RVNL._SX384_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/ta><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-ta-image wp-block-image\"><ta linkid=\"1293\" href=\"https:\/\/texasmassageacademy.blog\/recommends\/get-things-done-book\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/P\/0143126563.01._SCLZZZZZZZ_SX500_.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/ta><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-ta-image wp-block-image\"><ta linkid=\"1285\" href=\"https:\/\/texasmassageacademy.blog\/recommends\/profit-first-book\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51dmxuS1kdL.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/ta><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Starting a spa business? Make sure you&#8217;re equipped with the right knowledge. Learn from the experts with our recommended reading list including Business Mastery, Getting Things Done and Profit First.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1312","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.texasmassageacademy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1312","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.texasmassageacademy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.texasmassageacademy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.texasmassageacademy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.texasmassageacademy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1312"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.texasmassageacademy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1312\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.texasmassageacademy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1312"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.texasmassageacademy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1312"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.texasmassageacademy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1312"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}