[Interview] How This Salon Owner Went from Working 6 Days a Week to 3 (Without Losing Income While Investing in Real Estate)

Written By Ali Montoya

In this new interview episode, Olivia sits down with Erin Guillermo — a successful entrepreneur, salon owner, real estate investor, mom, and longtime member of the Wanderlust Wealth Academy and Leap Year Mastermind. 💫

Erin shares her powerful journey from being told she’d be “wasting her brain” by becoming a hairdresser to building a thriving salon business and investing in real estate to create generational wealth for her family.

Together, they dive into the realities of entrepreneurship — navigating burnout, learning to delegate, letting go of control, and redefining success beyond hustle culture.

They also unpack Erin’s pivot into real estate during COVID, the lessons she learned from both wins and “problem properties,” and how community, mentorship, and self reflection became key to her growth.

This conversation is a reminder that wealth isn’t just about money 💸It’s about: time, choice and alignment

And asking yourself the most important question: What do you actually want? 💭💛

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Ali Montoya

Ali Montoya is the brand strategist behind Amari Creative, a branding studio that specializes in building strategic brands and websites for ambitious entrepreneurs by pairing engaging copy with striking design. Since starting Amari Creative in 2016, Ali has worked with over 500 small businesses and solopreneurs to help them go from a mere idea to a full-blown brand.

On top of running her agency, Ali is also the Co-Founder of The Studio Co. where she helps brand and website designers build, grow, and scale their studios, all while designing a life they love.

Based in sunny Colorado with her husband and goldendoodle pup, Ali is an adventure lover, wellness enthusiast, and creative visionary.

http://www.amaricreative.com
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