On this episode of The Normal Dude Podcast, I sit down with Anna Hines, a powerhouse entrepreneur and owner of three Waxing the City franchise locations across Illinois and Louisiana. Anna’s journey is a testament to resilience, risk-taking, and relentless belief in herself. We cover:

💼 Building a Business from Scratch: From starting her first Waxing the City studio 10 years ago to now successfully running three locations in two states.

🤯 Franchise Realities & Leadership Lessons: The surprises of starting a newer franchise model, the hiring challenges, and what she’s learned as a risk-taking business owner.

📈 Local Marketing Strategies: How being active in the community, hosting events, and partnering with like-minded businesses has helped her studios grow.🎭 Mardi Gras & Marketing: How Anna is blending fun with business promotion during her first-ever Mardi Gras experience.

🏋️‍♀️ Fitness & Motherhood: The ups and downs of her fitness journey, how she balances it with kids, and the key factors that keep her consistent—having a coach, feeling comfortable, and making early mornings her time.

💡 Knowledge Nugget: Anna shares her ultimate advice—don’t be afraid to take risks and believe in yourself because no matter what, you’ll figure it out.

This episode is filled with insight, inspiration, and practical advice for entrepreneurs, business owners, and anyone looking to take bold steps toward their goals.

📅 Now streaming on Spotify, Apple Podcast, or wherever you listen to podcast!