Lesson 40: Professional Setup (Portfolio, Menu, Policies, Station Standard)
NT101-M09-L05
M09-L05
45
Beginner
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
[ ] Create a “professional starter kit” checklist (station, tools, sanitation, forms).
[ ] Build a simple portfolio plan (10 photos + 3 signature styles).
[ ] Draft a basic menu + policies packet (pricing tiers, deposits, late/cancel, repairs).
[ ] Set a station standard that supports luxury experience (clean visuals, organized flow).
Professional setup = confidence + consistency
When your business is set up like a pro, clients trust you faster.
1) Your 4 pillars
Portfolio (proof)
Menu (clarity)
Policies (boundaries)
Station standard (experience)
2) Portfolio plan (simple)
10 clean sets (consistent angles)
3 signature looks you repeat
before/after when possible
3) Menu essentials
base service price
add-ons (length, design tiers, repairs)
removal policy + pricing
4) Station standard (luxury)
clean and uncluttered
tools in the same order
calm music/scent (optional, consistent)
aftercare retail displayed cleanly (optional)
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<li><p class="font_8">Challenge prompt: Create a one-page “Pro Setup Packet” (portfolio + menu + policies + station standard).</p></li>
<li><p class="font_8">Success criteria: clear, organized, luxury tone.</p></li>
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MASTER
Completion:
[ ] Theory Complete
[ ] Workbook Complete
[ ] Practical Complete
[ ] Assessment Passed
[ ] Instructor Approved