Switching Gears: Going from employed to self-employed



This unique course acts as a guideline to walk you through the steps of opening your business. It will cover various topics such as licensing, taxes, insurance, and much more! This course was designed by a self-employed entrepreneur that saw the need for affordable guidance for novice business owners as they begin their new adventure.

Welcome!


An introduction to Switching Gears!

About the Author


Amanda Willson, LMT, LE is co-founder of Bucyrus Massage Therapy located in North-Central Ohio. After eight years as a massage therapist, Amanda decided to broaden her practice to include skin care and became an esthetician upon graduating from The Spa School in Columbus, Ohio in 2018. More recently, Amanda has focused on making high-quality, personalized facials affordable in Crawford County. It was while performing specialized services that Amanda realized the need for a quality home skin care regimen for her clients to utilize between appointments. Thus, the Amanda Willson Esthetic Apothecary was launched, affordably providing her clientele with a gentle, effective, and easy to follow skin care routine using the same products she uses at home and in her practice. Amanda is passionate about establishing individualized skin care goals for her clients, then making these goals a reality! She is also passionate about lending a helping hand to new business owners as they begin their new adventure into self-employment. After coaching multiple sole proprietors, Amanda saw the demand for a walk-through guide for these folks. The Switching Gears online course was born after much brainstorming and consulting with other small business owners! When not bringing smiles to the faces of BMT customers, Amanda enjoys spending time with her family, husband, & young son, and serves as Director of the Heart and Sole Cloggers dance group.e.darsd dance group.