

Located in Wichita, Kansas, Prosper U is a business education company for beauty schools offering cosmetology, barbering, esthetics, massage and nail programs. Founded and led by business expert and salon and school owner, Eric Fisher.
We know it’s hard to teach business to creative people. Not only have we done it. Prosper U is the only beauty education company that tests and perfects its programs in an award‑winning school and salons. It’s how we know they work.
We’re not a stuffy suit and tie team. Our team members have worked behind the chair, trained cosmetologists and know what it’s like to work in a school. We develop fun, interactive and engaging programs your students will enjoy learning.
With Prosper U, your students will learn real-world, proven-to-work techniques for a lifelong career. In addition, this will build your reputation as an industry-leading school. As a result, most Prosper U schools see an increase in their retail and service dollars in the first few months after implementation, with a 68% average increase in their retail sales and a 23% average increase in their service sales.
Eric Fisher’s story started like many others. He was first introduced to the cosmetology business when he watched his mom do hair in her salon. Later he dated a hairdresser and the culture sparked his interest. He viewed it as an opportunity to listen to great music and be in a career where people look forward to seeing you. So without much thought of where it would lead, Eric enrolled in cosmetology school. You’ll often hear him joke that the only time he ever saw his dad cry was the day he told him he was going to cosmetology school.
Eric first attended school in Wichita, Kansas. After completing cosmetology school, Eric attended Vidal Sassoon Academy in London. During his time in London, his passion for the industry grew. He began practicing haircutting 3 to 4 hours a day. His talent flourished. After attending the Vidal Sassoon Academy, Eric began working around the world. He took jobs in Europe and Asia. Working in places like London, Paris and Seoul.
In 1987 he married his wife Mary and planned the opening of the first Eric Fisher Salon. He brought the European concept of styling assistants and training program to Wichita, KS.