Big Money Stylist

When you start something new… How do you feel when you do?    Are you an expert? Do you know exactly what you’re doing? Do you feel confident & comfortable?    How about your support system?    What’s funny is when we start hair school, we understand that we are NOT experts. We give ourselves grace because we know we are starting something new.    How is that not the case when we are starting something else??? We forget that we are starting something new, and we forget to give ourselves grace.    Let’s talk about being an expert… can you actually become an expert at something when you are offering every service imaginable?  A misconception is that you actually have to be good at everything.    Something that is not commonly taught is that it is easier to be an expert at something when you pick ONE thing.    Do you know what else is a common misconception… to be a successful hairstylist, you have to have a big salon with lots of stylists.    You can easily run a successful salon with only a few hair stylis

Tune in this week as Danielle invites NBR® Educator & Licensed NBR® Artist Luz Swan to co-host the BMS Podcast!   Has anyone ever told you that you were crazy for wanting what you want?   Has anyone ever told you that you couldn’t accomplish the dreams that you had because they were too big? Too out of reach?   What if someone were to just believe in you?   Or maybe you’re just stuck on the “assembly line” train where you are just double booking client after client after client.   Doesn’t that just burn you out just thinking about it?   What are you looking for? FREEDOM.   When the pressure is on, there is NOTHING more motivating because you have NO Choice but to sink or swim.   Sometimes you have to lose everything so that you can build it back up. However, it doesn't have to be that way.   You don’t HAVE to wait until you lose everything to start making those changes. To start making moves so that YOU can live the life you want, to be able to achieve that dream.   We have been taugh

GASLIGHTING…    Do you even know what gaslighting means?   Gaslighting: A form of psychological manipulation in which the abuser attempts to sow self-doubt and confusion in their victims mind. Typically gas lighters are seeking to gain power & control over a person by distorting reality & forcing them to question their own judgment and intuition    Is there someone that comes to mind when you hear that? What do you do when that has happened to you?    We often talk about standing in your power & own your power.    Don’t go into this victim mentality, ask yourself if you stood up for yourself if you spoke your truth & communicated the way you KNOW you should have.    Oftentimes people push your boundaries to see how far they can push. Maybe they are gaslighting you and manipulating you, maybe they are just seeing how far they can push you.    Before you start to blame someone for gaslighting you, maybe you should take a good hard look at yourself & think… Did I allow that to happen?    Ofte

Are you a people pleaser or a conflict avoider    Remember that as a stylist, you are there to provide your clients with an outcome. YOU are the professional. They are trusting your opinion.     Keep in mind your clients have already ( or should have ) done their research. They are coming to you because they love your work; they love you & trust that you can give them the outcome they want.    Never be afraid to speak as a professional.    You need to communicate that to your client. By explaining your reasoning, that builds trust with your clients & a lasting stylist/client relationship.    As a stylist, don’t get stuck with the process. Don’t focus on how many foils you’re going to do; focus on the OUTCOME.    The same goes for things in life. Don’t get so stuck on the process. Focus on the outcome & trust the process that it will unfold how it’s meant to.    When you’re the professional, you need to take ownership of that power that you’re standing in.    We have all these hours of education, a

How often in life do you find yourself looking for free time, wishing you weren’t so overwhelmed? Do you wish that you weren’t spread so thin? You’re exhausted, you’re tired, you come home & just want to crash… Although it’s hard to let go, especially when you feel like no one can do it as good as you can, we have all been there. However, it’s SO important for you to let go! That way you have more time and you have more freedom to do the things that you actually wish you were doing. How nice would it be to actually be able to go home & spend time with your family, and actually have the energy to do so? Whether you’re inside of the salon, working, or whether you’re a mom at home… What things can you let go of to create more space? You have to be willing to slow down to speed up. There is no such thing as perfect, it’s just your version of doing things. So think about it this way, if you are spread so thin… Are you truly giving your best at all of the things that you have to get done? You can create s

No target is too small.    Having said that…Do you start right away & start where you’re at, OR are you waiting for the circumstance to be perfect before you even start?    Let’s just be honest; we are all guilty of waiting for the circumstances to be “perfect” before we start a project sometimes.   It's really easy to create stories or excuses about why you’re not doing something. But the truth is, you have to be MORE than what you’re doing. You have to continue to put yourself in uncomfortable situations so that you can continue to grow.    Figure out what it is that you want to do and what it is that you want to offer inside of your salon or even just your life. Not everything has to align for you to start perfectly.  You have all these big targets, which is great, but in order to achieve those big things, you need to set smaller targets.    Another really important step that we often forget is giving ourselves gratitude. Acknowledge what you HAVE done! That will also help give you the motivation t

Welcome to The Big Money Stylist Podcast! Just because you’re good at hair doesn’t mean you're an educator, and even then you should STILL be continuing your education! Just because you take one course does not mean you are an expert.    Maybe you are certified, but do you actually know what you’re doing?    You might be taking a ton of different certification courses, but actually continuing your education is a little different because you can really dive into your craft & perfect every little thing.   What does continuing your education mean to you? That might be something you want to ask yourself. Do you find yourself wanting MORE?   Continued education should be intentional.    Are you hitting your checklist of going to classes, or are you actually able to apply this to your business? Your bank account should reflect your progress. If you can see actual evidence of your growth, then it is working! You are growing!  You can do it, and you can hit the checklist, or you can commit to the outcome. Tha

Why did you choose to go to hair school? What is the driving force behind the things that you do?    When you go to hair school, you are taught to do hair and really nothing else. You learn the basics of doing clients.    How many of you have graduated from hair school & realized that you actually know NOTHING about all the important things?    How to run your business, how to track your numbers, and how to market your business.   Those are just things you are not taught & that is really hard when you have NO clue where to start.    You are MORE than just a hairstylist.   You are an Artist by TRADE.   You are also a marketer.   You should wake up every day asking yourself how to get more leads.    Remember that YOU ARE THE PRIZE!    The other thing you want to do is focus on where you’re at and where you want to go.   You want to dial in & figure out how you can get to where you want to go based on where you're at currently.   Be grateful for what you have accomplished & move forward with inte

Unfortunately, there are NO shortcuts to success.   Consistency can get you SO far.   We’ve said it a million times & we will likely tell you a million MORE times that the small consistencies will make all the difference.   There are going to be times when you fall out of your habit & consistency, and that is OKAY.   The biggest thing you want to do is make that choice that you're going to jump right back in.   Just do it.   Perfection does not exist. Progress exists.   You’re always wanting to strive for progress. So you want to think to yourself, what is your end result? Where is it you want to be?   Continued education is teaching you how to have a voice in this industry.   You may be pretty confident in your craft but how are you at marketing?   There are so many things that you can do to perfect your craft and your business & get you on that path to where you want to go.   You just need to really sit down & figure out exactly what it is you want to do.   Join

To grow, you have to LEAP!  Are you committed?  Do you see the vision?  First things first, you have to believe in yourself. You know you can do it. You have ALL the tools you need.  Sometimes things can be scary, but you have to dig deep & remember why you committed to something in the first place & just take the leap.   As an Artist, you’re told that you have to take any and all of the clients. You are told you’re lucky to even have them in your chair.  The reality is you are the prize. That feeling you’re having that you want MORE, that you don’t want to do the clients that you’re doing, maybe you’re sick of being a slave behind the chair. You start to want MORE. You start feeling that something else is out there for you… That feeling, you should listen to.  Choose to take that leap.    Although it’s scary, you are having those thoughts for a reason.    Sometimes taking a leap means asking for help. Sometimes it means taking care of yourself.    Tune in to where you’re at and listen to that. If you

Just to start this out on the right foot - If you have hair & your hair is done, you don’t need anything else.   Shifting mindset… What does that mean to you?   What does commitment mean to you?   Do you think that they correlate?   If you can’t commit to YOURSELF how are you supposed to commit to anything else?   Most days you probably don’t want to commit to what you originally committed to, THOSE are the moments where you really figure out who you are. When you figure out how committed you are to yourself.   We live in a society where everyone wants immediate gratification. That is not going to give you the end result that you want.   So when you are committing to things, you want to make sure that you map out a realistic plan, and have realistic expectations for yourself. Don’t commit to something that is impossible to accomplish.   On the other side of that, if you commit to yourself, FOLLOW THROUGH.   The days where you feel like shit & you don’t want to follow through with yo

Being humble… Artists are notorious for having an ego about their art. Which is understandable, to a point, you worked really hard to produce what you’re putting out!  HOWEVER, you don’t want your ego to ever get SO big that you’re not open to growth & feedback.  You’re NEVER too good to learn & grow.  Ask yourself this, when is the last time you looked at your work? Really looked at your work & thought, “what can I do to get better? What can I do to improve?”  It's okay to want more. Your ego is good for many things, but it’s also not so good for things. Your ego will push you into doing things you might not have done. It also can keep you in a box because it’s telling you that you are fine where you’re at & don’t NEED anything else.  So we are going to need you to reel in your ego for a moment & really put your work to the test. Really look at your work & ask yourself… Is this THE very best work I am capable of producing? If I were to put my work next to the BEST… how would It compar

Welcome to The Big Money Stylist Podcast! On this week's episode, your host, Danielle K. White, welcomes a new guest, NBR® Trainer Sarah Stephenson. They take on the topic of feedback and how receiving feedback and doing tasks with intention are the driving forces in your success. Does that mean you have to love the feedback you receive from the get-go? Absolutely not! What's the worst that could happen from getting a fresh perspective? You may not love the feedback, but the ability to take that feedback, implement change, and do it with intention is critical to growth in anything you do!   "Momentum and consistency will equal progress, not perfection, and there is no such thing as perfection. Progress will give you leaps and bounds above staying where you're currently at." -Danielle K. White Don't live in that story of, 'Well I can't do it because of this' that's just the story. Just apply the feedback (you receive)." -Sarah Stephenson   Sit back, tune in, and get ready to level up! This is The Big Money Sty

In this week's episode of The Big Money Stylist Podcast, host Danielle K. White welcomes Rachel from the NBR® Education Team to discuss the topic of setting boundaries. Something critical for any and all Stylists, but even more so, anyone who doesn't want to end up feeling overwhelmed, stretched thin, and ready to burn out. "You can't expect clients to respect your boundaries if you don't. By setting boundaries, you'll attract that client that respects you." - Danielle K. White "You just need to set boundaries. If you don't, you're going to burn out. You're going to be overwhelmed. Give yourself time and space to recharge." -Rachel Nieves Sit back, tune in and get ready to level up! This is The Big Money Stylist Podcast.

Ready for that push you've been waiting for? On this episode of the BMS® Podcast, host Danielle K. White and guest Courtney Dines tackle the topic of how scary it can be to say yes to new opportunities. You are the only person in your way of new opportunities, and sometimes you need to put your head down, push through pain, and see what new opportunities come at you! "Create your own opportunity and push through the pain. Those scary moments. You need to acknowledge that you've done the work to have that scary moment. Embrace those scary moments!" -Danielle K. White   "Would I regret it if I said no? Even though you're scared, you still have to push through it." - Coach Courtney Dines

Get ready... In this week's episode of The Big Money Stylist Podcast, creator Danielle K. White and Director of Operations Katie Guthrie dive into how to tap into the good part of your ego and be the badass boss you're meant to be. How using your ego for good and removing roadblocks in your life will ultimately serve you and those around you. "You can go much further, faster, as a community and tribe." - Danielle K. White, Creator of NBR® Education "I genuinely believe in the impact that we have, and I wanted to be a part of impacting more. I wanted to be part of spreading that and involved in any way, shape, or form because I felt that voice inside me say, 'This is where you're supposed to go and what you're supposed to do.'" - Katie Guthrie, Director of Operations of NBR® Education Sit back, tune in and get ready to level up! This is The Big Money Stylist Podcast.

"It's important to note the progress that you're having AND accept the place you're currently at in order to grow." - Danielle K. White, Founder, Owner, DKW Styling Salon®, Natural Beaded Rows™️, Big Money Stylist® In this new episode of the BMS podcast, Danielle and Ani talk about how to break through those ceilings of fear, doubt, worry and shame and overcome that self-limiting inner noise once and for all. Sit back, tune in, and get ready to LEVEL-UP your hair game for GOOD. This is the Big Money Stylist Podcast.

In this week's episode of The Big Money Stylist Podcast, listen to Danielle and Ani while they talk about how consistency coupled with simplicity is key in what you do. Whether that is your marketing on social media, workouts, diet, or self-care. Overwhelm and stress will follow you in anything you do. So make it simple and set yourself up for success! Sit back, tune in and get ready to level up! This is The Big Money Stylist Podcast.

How often do you push your capacity? It's time to get moving and think about your personal and professional life and make the switch. Join Ani and Danielle for some fun and the push you need to get out of your comfort zone. "My routine sets my day up for success. It helps me with my mental clarity and withstand the pressures of life." -Danielle K. White, CEO & Creator "Sometimes that's the reality. No one can help you; You can only help yourself. That's when I start prioritizing." -Ani Rivera, Director of Education Sit back, tune in and get ready to level up! This is The Big Money Stylist Podcast.

Ever feel like you're the only one who can do your job? Maybe sometimes you feel like you'd LOVE to hire an assistant or expand your team, but how could you pass off clients to them? Sometimes you just have to let go. Let go of that control and allow others to step up to the plate. To take on the challenge so that not only they can grow, but you can too. Sit back, tune in and get ready to level-up! This is The Big Money Stylist Podcast.