The Salon in the Spare Room

As a single mother in Peru, Mercedes has spent two decades carrying the sole responsibility of providing for her children. She always had the work ethic and drive, but for years, she felt like she didn’t have any direction, and wasn’t improving her income. She had the technical skill to run a beauty salon, but she lacked the specific business knowledge to make it thrive.  

Everything changed when she began receiving personalized mentoring with Marcos at Mentors International.  

Mercedes stopped guessing. She began tracking every sol that entered and exited her business. She learned the discipline of budgeting and the power of resourcefulness. Instead of waiting for outside capital, she looked at her home with new eyes. Using only the resources already at her disposal, she transformed a spare corner of her house into a professional, dedicated salon space.  

“I feel fortunate,” Mercedes says. “My mentor helped me grow both intellectually and personally. I have a clearer vision of my goals now.”  

Mercedes isn’t just cutting hair; she’s calculating margins. She isn’t just surviving; she is building a legacy for her toon teenagers. By mastering her books, she has mastered her future.