In this episode of the Scalp Solutions Podcast, your host David Santiago pulls back the curtain on one of the biggest misconceptions in the SMP industry: the idea that a 2 or 3 day training is enough to fully prepare you to take clients.
This is not a callout. This is a reality check.
David shares his own journey after training, the doubts he faced, and the hard truth that no certificate alone will give you the confidence or skill you need to succeed. He breaks down why it is completely normal to feel lost after your fundamentals course and why that does not mean you are not cut out for this craft.
Whether you are a newly certified artist wondering why things still don’t click or you are on the edge of taking your first client but feel unsure, this episode is for you.
You will also hear about David’s new advanced SMP training for artists who already completed their fundamentals and are ready to level up their technique, sharpen their confidence, and do the real work that separates pros from pretenders.
This episode is raw, honest, and packed with encouragement for the artists putting in the work behind the scenes.
Tap in. You are not falling behind. You are just getting started.
Connect with David:
IG: @scalpsolutionsny @scalpsolutionspodcast
Web: https://www.scalpsolutionsny.com
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