We take you inside a real workday as a professional color analyst, from behind-the-scenes preparation to the live client session and the business systems that make it all sustainable. This episode also explores the emotional side of color analysis, including identity, self-perception, and how to support clients with care and confidence.

You’ll hear about:

• what color analysts actually do, and common myths clarified
• client intake, planning, and studio preparation
• virtual photo review and testing strategy
• live undertone analysis and season reveal
• makeup swatching and practical wardrobe guidance
• documentation, resources, and structured follow-ups
• marketing, operations, and systems that support long-term growth
• empathy, boundaries, and pacing to prevent burnout

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Certification trains your eye. Business builds your career.

In this episode, I break down the gap between being technically trained and running a sustainable, profitable color analysis business. We cover the systems, boundaries, and decisions that protect your energy while increasing demand, so your certification actually turns into long-term work.

You’ll learn:

• Why certification is the foundation, not the finish line
• The technical skills every analyst must master: undertone, depth, contrast, and chroma
• How to use practice clients for volume, variety, and repetition
• How to set realistic daily capacity and avoid burnout
• Pricing that accounts for prep, follow-up, and client support
• How structured post-session calls increase value and clarity
• Booking systems, policies, and clear client instructions that reduce friction
• Why marketing is a separate skill and how platform dependence creates risk
• How to diversify channels and own your email list and website
• When and how to moderate comments to protect focus and momentum

If you want to go deeper, check out my Reels for Real Growth Workshop and my Seamless Client Journey Guide, which includes plug-and-play swipe files you can copy directly into your own booking system.

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Welcome to The Business of Color Analysis. I’m Kirsten Welsch, Master-Trained Color Analyst and founder of ATX Color Studio.

This podcast is for color analysts who want clarity, confidence, and a sustainable business, whether you’re just getting started or ready to scale.

In this first episode, I’m sharing who this podcast is for, why I created it, and what you can expect moving forward.