On this week's episode of the Big Money Stylist Podcast, Danielle welcomes Licensed NBR® Artists, Cyann Davis & Evelyne Pink to the show! When it comes to accomplishing something, all it takes is COMMITTING and doing the work!  Inside of our community - AKA - the Academy, we are all on the same page.  It's not all about doing hair, it's not even about doing extensions!  It’s about confidence. It’s about the lifestyle. It's about shifting your mindset.  The person that you become in the process is going to be mind blowing to you.  Even though you’re such a talented artist, even though you are doing ALL the work, there is SO much more to life than being a slave behind the chair.  We don’t all get the luxury of getting into the Academy right out of school, so most of us recognize really quickly that we have bad habits that need breaking.  Success doesn't mean having full books or burning yourself out. It means you love your job, you love your clients.  Your space is valuable. Your TIME is valuable.  Learn how to value yourself and take advantage of the NBR® Virtual Experience available now!  Over the course of 2-days we’ll teach you the art and science of NBR® along with the critical business, marketing, and sales mindset to help you succeed as an Artist.  Learn more about the NBR® Virtual Experience on May 7-8: https://nbr.education/lp/learn-nbr-today/

Success Doesn’t Equal Full Books | BMS EP 219

On this week's episode of the Big Money Stylist Podcast, NBR® Educator Sarah Stephenson welcomes Licensed NBR® Artist Heather Ferrante onto the show! If you’re a Hairstylist, I want you to think back to when you first started. What made you decide to do hair? I bet you didn't decide to do hair to just be a slave behind the chair. That much is probably safe to assume. There is something SO empowering about going straight into the Academy from hair school. The biggest perk, you don’t have to go through all the bad habit-breaking things that are the hardest part. Not all of us get that privilege though, we have bad habits to break. We work long hours, we take all the clients, and we typically don’t have the greatest boundaries IF we have any at all. The biggest thing that is going to help you is making sure that you have a tribe behind your back and really helping youth succeed. Coming together as a tribe is one way to grow SO FAST... You want to surround yourself with people that are like you, people like are going to help lift you up & really help you to achieve those goals you’ve set for yourself. If you're ready to get out of your own way and be supported by the NBR® Tribe, then it's time to join us in education! Join the NBR® Online Course to dip your toe in the NBR® water OR jump all in with DKW® Styling Academy! Regardless, we're here to empower you. NBR® Online Course: https://nbr.education/lp/learn-nbr-today/ DKW® Styling Academy: https://nbr.education/lp/learn-nbr/

You Are In Your Own Way | BMS EP 218

On this episode of the BMS® Podcast, Danielle welcomes NBR® Educator  Julia Ward onto the show!   When you are working in mom mode, you have to rewire your brain so that you can get it all done.    You are taught when you first get into the hair industry that you need to dive right in & work yourself to death practically.    Being a slave behind the chair is SO common in the hair industry.    We might look like we have it all, but we are wrapped up in more of the IDEA of success but we aren’t doing the things that matter.    You want to be able to clearly communicate to your guests so that you both WIN.    Hearing all the success stories is what is going to change the game for us.    We define success as having a full salon. When you actually do your numbers & realize how exhausted you are, is that really worth it?  We need to start working smarter, not harder.   Freedom is really the end goal.   Freedom is what success really is.    If you feel like you’re doing the work, but you don’t have the results to show for it, then you’re just BUSY, you’re not actually doing the work.    Ready to get the results you’re looking for with the support of the NBR® Tribe?   Then it’s time you join DKW® Styling Academy!   Tried and true business coaching and extension education that’s been proven to work time and time again.   By joining The Academy you can be certain that your investment in yourself will pay off with our tuition-back guarantee!    Apply to The Academy here: https://nbr.education/lp/learn-nbr/  

Success Equals Freedom | BMS EP 217

On this episode of the BMS® Podcast, NBR® Educator Sarah Stephenson welcomes DKW® Styling Student Grace Johnson onto the show to talk about her journey as a hairstylist.   Grace started her NBR® Journey in Mastermind, but in July of 2022, she decided it was time to join DKW® Styling Academy.   Currently, Grace is the fastest student to move through The Academy, and is determined to accept her Licensed Artist Plaque at Academy Convention this April!   Listen to Grace's story as she talks about burnout and how she used to work Monday - Saturday and struggled with and mom guilt, putting herself first, and her relationships.   As hairstylists, we are consistently taking care of others!   We don't put ourselves first and by the time we get home to our families, we're exhausted. Tune in to be inspired by Grace's story to put yourself first and invest in yourself.   It’s never been just about pretty hair.   NBR® Education and The Academy is about you!   Your goals.    Your dreams.    Your empowerment.   Join us at DKW® Academy Convention and learn not only the art of Natural Beaded Rows® but also step into a new season of you and learn how to take your business to the next level.    https://nbr.education/lp/2023-academy-convention-details-public/

It’s Time To Leap | BMS EP 216

On this episode of the BMS® Podcast, NBR® Danielle welcomes DKW® Styling Student Mycha Spencer onto the show to talk about her journey.     Mycha began her NBR® Journey at an NBR® Virtual Experience in March of 2022 and now we are getting ready to celebrate her as a Licensed Artist at Academy Convention in April.     Sharing your story is empowering to others, whether you believe that or not.     We totally get it, life gets in the way.     BUT - to be honest, there will be moments when you want to start looking for MORE.     Whatever it is, whatever stage of life you are in, you are always going to feel like there is something MORE out there for you.     That is growth.     Being able to share that story & journey with someone could impact their life.     It could give them the exact push they needed to make the jump they have been wanting to make.     Your story is inspiring!     When you are ready to do something different, you just have to jump right in.     Sometimes you want to reach out & get advice, just to get reassurance that you’re doing the right thing.     Having a community & tribe of people that have your back is SO important.     The thing about the Academy is that it is NOTHING like anything you have ever done.     There are going to be requirements, there is going to be WORK that you have to put in.     There are going to be moments when you ask yourself why you joined in the first place.     Because at the end of the day, growth Is hard. And it's uncomfortable at times!     But we're here to be your accountability partner.     The NBR® Team and Tribe are here to make YOU better. Together, we are here to give you the tools to change your life & that takes EFFORT.     When you have the least amount of time, that is when things come into your life that you need the most and you MAKE the time.     You really don’t realize that capacity that you have until you put yourself in a position that is going to push you.     Time becomes so much more valuable & precious.     It's easier to buy a program, BUT what sets The Academy apart from other companies, is that each team member wants to see you be the best version of yourself through the hard times.     And each member of the Tribe wants to empower you!     And at the same time, we are here to help & support you.     To teach you the tools and art of NBR®.     To support you each step along the way.     To push you when it just feels like too much.     BUT, it's ultimately up to you.     The confidence that you gain as a person each time you choose growth is empowering and life changing!     You want to be able to have success AND the time to do the things that you love.     So choose how you spend your time wisely, and more importantly choose who you spend your time with!     It’s time for you to join the NBR® Tribe and step into your power.     Step into a new season of growth.     And you’ll find that you are

Be Inspired to Empower Others | BMS | EP 215

How do you feel when someone asks you how long you’ve been doing hair? Whether you have been doing hair for a long time or you just graduated, how does it make you feel?    There are 2 types of people in the world: People that feel like they've learned it all, and people that feel like there is always something to learn.    If you’re the kind of person that feels like they can always improve & there is always something to learn, you want to make sure that when you are looking into furthering your education, you do your homework.    Is NBR the easiest thing to learn? Absolutely not. Did you know that it takes 10,000 hours to become an expert? So do you want to get a certification, or do you want to be an expert? Nothing that is worth having is easy to get.    From our point of view, with continued education, we want to make sure that you are getting the very best for yourself. That you have all the tools you need to be the best version of yourself.    YOU are in charge of your own future.    It might be scary, but you know what they say, DO IT SCARED!!!   When you are building your business, it's really important that you are ALL IN.    SO … If you are not all the way in, you might as well be out.    When you make commitments to yourself, you WILL start to notice a huge shift in your business, but you also will notice a shift inside of yourSELF.    Ready to continue your education with a brand that's known for its Artist's limitless earning potential?   Then its time you joined the NBR® Tribe at DKW® Academy Convention!   Tickets are now $1,500 off through February 16th.   Don't wait, seats are limited!    https://nbr.education/lp/2023-academy-convention-details-public/

Room For Growth | BMS | EP 214

Money is not just success.    Sure, success can be measured in making good money, but it’s also about not burning out.    You can do ALL the things you want to do.  You just have to break through certain mindsets in order to achieve that level of success.    The crazy thing is, once you get there, there is always more.  Just when you think you made it, there is always more.    There is always going to be more to life, but you HAVE to break through your own stories & thought processes.    I want you to ask yourself... Why can’t you do that?    If your only two choices are sink or swim, what happens when it becomes less about what you “can and cannot do” and more about if you give yourself permission to DO?   Make that LEAP in your mind.    You HAVE to believe in yourself. You HAVE to have confidence in yourself.    Your stories in your own mind dictate what you will & will not do.    They affect EVERYTHING.    Life, god, work, marriage, your bank account, what you eat, working out, etc. You tell yourself a story & that dictates your actions.    Your whole world is run by narratives & stories.    What you want to do is get the right stories, so the actions follow the right stories so that the right actions lead to the right results.   If you can’t change the stories, it doesn’t matter what you do, you’ll still get stuck & struggle.    Are you holding yourself hostage?  As much as you don’t want to accept the story, you don’t want to feel uncomfortable...  You have to start to recognize when you’re stuck & ask yourself WHAT would be possible if…. That wasn’t your story?    Instead of telling yourself all the reasons why you can’t do something, ask yourself why can’t you. What have you got to lose?    What would you have to do if you changed that story? How can you create, and what can you create once you give yourself permission?    Your rules are linked to your stories, & you can never outrun YOUR rules.    So, once you start making these choices, you will start to see MASSIVE shifts in your life.    YOU are the gateway to all of it.  If you don’t learn how to adjust & change YOU. You are going to believe what everybody around you says.    This is critical.    You get to determine the outcome.    Where do you want to go?    We don’t determine where you want to go, your stories drive your results. YOU DECIDE   What do you want the outcome to be? What story do you have to shatter to get the life you want?    In life, you are given the opportunity and your results are a direct reflection of the work you did & choices you made.    The choice is up to you.    If you’re ready to make a change then we’ve opened up a new opportunity for success to you!   Take control of your future and turn your license into a life of abundance. For the first time since 2018, DKW® Academy Convention is opening its doors to you! Yes, even if yo

Change Your Story Change Your Life | BMS | EP 213

On this episode of the BMS® Podcast, Danielle and her husband Garrett tackle the topic of mindset. A critical component to your success in anything you do!   Ask yourself, what is motivating you to push yourself to the next level?  Is it your clients, your family, or is it just because you want to grow?   Here’s the thing... You don’t know what you don’t know.    What is your business mindset? What is YOUR mindset on just life?    When your mindset shifts there is so much that can happen.    There are so many things that as hair stylists we are taught. We are taught that the client is the prize, that we take any & all services, we work late hours.    That right there is the wrong mindset.   WHY is our industry still operating in the mindset of disbelief; where you stand as “just” a hairdresser?   Being a hairstylist is what you do by trade, it's not who YOU are.    You are the prize. You are a powerful businessman and businesswoman. You have the tools to empower yourself and hundreds of men and women through your art.   Ready to light that fire and be empowered? Take control of your future and turn your license into a life of abundance. For the first time since 2018, DKW® Academy Convention is opening its doors for you! Yes, even if you're not in our Academy.   Get ready to join the NBR® Tribe to elevate your business game at the one-of-a-kind event where beauty and success converge!   Want to learn more? CLICK HERE!

What's Your Mindset? | BMS | EP 212

What is your purpose?    What is your passion?    What does financial freedom look like for you?    You want to find something that gives you JOY. Something that gives you satisfaction every single time you go to work.    Being able to help people FEEL is something that most stylists can relate to.    When it comes to your marketing, where people miss the mark the most is when you’re posting pretty hair, but it's not just about pretty hair.    … You want to make sure you are real and you are showing who you are.    Honesty is KEY.    Yes you want to make sure you’re posting your work, but you want to make sure you are showcasing the real & the raw stuff so that people know your story. So that people know that they can connect with you & you’re a REAL person.    A lot of us know that we want more, but we are for some reason waiting for permission to create inside of your life.    Outside of waiting for permission there is something else that we are also notorious for…    Avoiding conflict.    The willingness to collide, the willingness to have hard conversations, and to not avoid difficult things…    Is going to allow you to stand in your power.    There are going to be people in your life that are just no longer a good fit to be there any more. You actually are doing them a favor by letting them free. You will be doing both of you a disservice by allowing them to stay in your life, just to avoid conflict.    It's hard to let people go, but the more you grow & the outcome on the other side is so much more rewarding.    It's not about coming to a class and getting a certificate anymore. It's about Commitment . accountability.   You have to expose emotion  You have to expose your true self.    It all starts with being honest with yourself.    We are promising something different.   If you're ready to level up, then let us show you how to be consistent as an Artist in both your business and personal life. Join us in education this year! DKW® Styling Academy is currently available for open enrollment, so apply today and schedule your consultation call! And if The Academy isn't the right fit and you're ready to start your NBR® Journey, then it's time you join the NBR® Online Course! DKW® Styling Academy: https://nbr.education/lp/learn-nbr/ NBR® Online Course: https://nbr.education/lp/learn-nbr-today

Are You Honest With Yourself? | BMS | EP 211

On this week's episode of the BMS® Podcast, Danielle welcomes Licensed NBR® Artist, Brette Cody on the show! This week they tackle the topic of consistency and how it's easier to keep up than to catch up!  How many times do you find that you lose momentum and then you have to start over at the beginning? Over & over again.  There is a false illusion that you’re “BUSY,” but you’re actually not progressing.  You still don’t have time for anything else, you still are not actually hitting the next level because you are not committing to progressing. You keep having to start over at the beginning, all because you are not staying consistent.  So don't get stuck in the mindset that everything has to be perfect. That is the worst place that you can be! Nothing is going to be perfect. Of course, there are some days when you hit your goals out of the park & there are some days when you’re not even close to hitting the mark.  That is okay! That is also why being consistent is SO important.  If you could create ANYTHING you wanted to do, what would that look like for you?  You hit a burnout phase when you are constantly starting over and running on that hamster wheel. You have to have that realization & those moments that are going to push you into committing.  Give yourself permission to change your story.  When your commitment to yourself is SO strong, you cannot ever go backward. Failure is not an option.  Push yourself to want more.  Push yourself to be better.  Stop listening to people tell you that you can’t do something. Stop listening to the noise. You really need to CHOOSE that is what you want.  Your life is going to go by whether you want it to or not. Spend your time wisely, and make sure you do things that set you up for success to hit your goals and no longer play catch up! If you're ready to level up, then let us show you how to be consistent as an Artist in both your business and personal life. Join us in education this year! DKW® Styling Academy is currently available for open enrollment, so apply today and schedule your consultation call!  And if The Academy isn't the right fit and you're ready to start your NBR® Journey, then it's time you join the NBR® Online Course! 

It's Easier to Keep Up Than Catch Up | BMS | EP 210

This week Danielle welcomes DKW® Styling Academy student Sal Ramirez as her cohost!     This week they tackle the topic of stereotypes within the industry and how to break the mold of what it means to be JUST a hairstylist. Coming into the hair world, did you come in with expectations?    The stigma around “hair” is.. You'll never make money. You'll never be successful. You are giving up.    You’re “just” a hairstylist.    Here’s the thing. You are either IN it or not. Are you willing to put in the work? There is no right or wrong way to get to the next level. The only thing you really have to do is COMMIT.    Just because you got another certification doesn't mean you’re going to be successful behind the chair. If you are not tracking your numbers and your progress, then are you really being successful?    There is so much more to being a hairstylist. You need to be marketing, you need systems & processes, you need to keep track of your numbers, and you need contracts.    There is also SO much growth that you will find once you start actually taking charge of your life. When you find the power within yourself to put in the effort and really get to know all the ins & outs of your business, then you will start to really see the growth in YOURSELF and also your business.    So what are you going to start doing? What are you going to stop doing?    In order to really GROW, you need to evaluate the things in your life,and the things in your business and really focus on what is and is NOT working.    THEN - make adjustments.   If you're ready to make those adjustments but don't know where to start, then its time you join us in education.   Email support@nbr.education to learn which NBR® Education Opportunity is right for you!   Your success is our biggest goal, so let us show you how to get there through our proven path.

Break The Mold | BMS | EP 209

Are you on fire bringing in the new year?    This part of the year especially artists feel like they are so alone and they are the only ones going through what they are going through.    Everyone is setting goals this time of the year right?   You have to know the UGLY facts of where you are at. If you don't truly know where you are at, then how can you get to where you want to go?     It's one thing to create a vision board. But you need to know exactly where you are.  You can't pretend it's sunshine & rainbows.  You can set goals and go in circles. Or you can choose targets & goals of the FACTS of where you are at, THAT will actually get you to see the results you are looking for. THAT will propel you to where you want to go.    Think of it this way, think of your maps on your phone. You first have to type in your current location. Then you have to type in where it is you want to go. Then you push start and it will start directing you to your destinations. Sometimes there are going to be road blocks, and you just need to reroute.    The route to get there might change along the way, but the destination is always the same.    Instead of sitting here waiting for things to “turn around” or get better. You have to take control of your own life. THings are not going to just “get better” if you do nothing about it.  If you’re going to set targets & goals, you MUST make movements & make changes.    BE INTENTIONAL with what you are doing. BE consistent with your goals.    None of us are perfect. When we are first behind the chair we are saying one thing but yet we still are doing all the little things like discounts, adding clients and taking things that we really don't want to do.    How many times have you told yourself a story that didn't allow you to look at the facts?    To hit the goals that you want to hit, you are going to have to make bigger moves. You are going to have to commit to not only yourself but your goals.    If not you are going to revert back to the place you are trying so hard to get out of.    Once you get firm in what is actually happening based on the facts of your reality. Once you get clear on those things, you can actually see the real target that you are after.    If your dreams don’t scare you, they are NOT big enough. Ask yourself what would have to be possible for you to have EVERYTHING you want.    Entertain those ideas.    What would you have to do, to allow yourself permission to get what you wanted?  … What would you have to do in order to get the thing that you’re wanting?Who would you have to be?    Once you start entertaining THOSE thoughts, you are going to start to see that the path is really clear on how you get there & THOSE thoughts and feelings are whats going to fuel your commitment to those goals.    SO ask yourself, is this possible? Ask yourself HOW to make it possible?    The only one putting restrictions on yourself is YOU. 

Give Yourself Permission to Create a Life You Love | BMS | EP 208

How committed are you?    Do you even know what you’re committed to?    The biggest piece of advice to give is really just make sure that you are really good at communication. No matter what the situation is, if you are not good at communication, then you are going to find a lot of struggles inside of whatever it is that you are doing.    There is putting in the time, and then there is putting the time in INTENTIONALLY!!!   The time is going to pass no matter what…   So really, the results are up to you.    Oftentimes people don’t commit to things because of their fear of failure.  You might fail… but you might not. You have to change your mindset, what have you got to lose?    There is a level of having to be uncomfortable for a bit to push past that & really commit. REGARDLESS of failure.    Your progress and growth is based on how quickly you choose to move. IF you don’t overthink it.   You want to enjoy what you’re doing while making money right?    As hairstylists, we love what we do so much that we will keep saying YES. Yes to everything, until we hate our job, we hate your clients and we don’t want to do it anymore at all.    Instead of looking at the mess you created, you would rather just quit than clean up the mess you made. That’s the harsh reality of it.    So, if you're at the point where you’re spending all your money on education, you’re already in trouble.    If you’re going to invest in something, you don't have a choice but to commit!    So let me ask you again… How committed are you? Do you believe in yourself enough? 

Are You TRULY Committed? | BMS | EP 207

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 stylists if you know your numbers.    Not only that, remember that your clients will pay you double if you can go faster if you can give them the outcome they are looking for, AND if the overall experience is better.    What is the outcome you’re looking for?    Once you figure out what that is, you want to reverse engineer it to really figure out HOW to get where you want.    So STOP complaining about working holidays, stop overworking yourself & position yourself as the prize. It is a privilege to be doing what you’re doing and to be able to give people something they couldn't get anywhere else.    Put yourself out there & do the things that are hard.    THEN you will be able to really have the life you want. Nothing worth having comes easy.    You have to fight for it. You have to find value in yourself FIRST.    Anyone can put a post on Instagram, but not everyone can really double down & do the work.    What is the outcome you’re looking for? 

Stop Being A Victim Of Yourself

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 taught SO backward in this industry. We are taught that we need MORE clients and we work constantly.     We need to find something that we are really good at, that we are passionate about. Something that we can specialize in.     Then you need to realize how much you’re worth & realize that you are NOT living in scarcity.     You will start to love your job again.     When you slow down & do your numbers, you’ll realize that not only can you make MORE money but you can work less.     Not to mention you won’t need to be afraid of days off in your books anymore. It’s a numbers game.     When you look at the facts and numbers, you can have more freedom.     IT'S LIBERATING!     Empower yourself.     Be where you are because you WANT to be, not because you need to be.     You are a stylist by trade. That is your skill. Others can only respect you as much as you respect yourself.    Ready to empower yourself?    Then its time you join NBR® Education! Join the NBR® Online Course and empower yourself today.  https://nbr.education/free/the-secret-to-hand-tied/

From Student to Educator: Luz's Story | BMS | EP 205

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?    Oftentimes we lay blame on another person, but the reality is, we play an equal part.    If you feel like you’re being manipulated by someone, instead of spiraling down all your stories, stand in your power & VOICE your opinion.    Do you avoid conflict by letting yourself get walked all over or do you use your voice & stand in your power?    Communicating doesn’t have to be hard. It's only hurting YOU by not communicating & sharing how you really feel. 

Word of the Year! Gaslighting

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, and we KNOW what we are supposed to be doing, but yet, we let the clients dictate what they want, how they want it done, etc. YOU are the prize. You are the professional.    We need to stand behind our work & stand behind our profession & put our foot down.    At the end of the day, the client thinks they know what they want, but really they are looking for an outcome.    If you are sitting here thinking about certain situations that you have been in, consider that you allowed that to happen.    Figure out what your boundaries are and STICK to them. Whether it’s in your caterer or your life, make sure you’re sticking to your boundaries & you won’t find yourself stuck in “people pleasing” situations.    It’s so important to figure out how to be the most effective both in front of the chair & behind.    That is NOT sustainable long term.    How can you create better boundaries & success for the outcome you’re looking for?

People Pleasing & Avoiding Conflict

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 space for spending more time with your kids, you can create more space for marketing for your business, you can even create more space to just do something for YOURSELF. Being busy is different than being productive. So get out of your feelings & look at the facts. Measure how productive you are being & figure out how to make some changes so that you can have the time you need for the things you really want to do! Ask yourself, what is something that you can let go of to create more space for yourself? If you're ready to take back your time and learn how to start working less while making more, then it's time you join DKW® Styling Academy! Learn more about The Academy here: https://nbr.education/lp/learn-nbr/

Let That Sh*t Go!

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 to keep going.    If you’re not doing anything, you're not going to hit ANY goals.    You cannot measure your targets and where you want to go if you don't know where you are right now.    So ask yourself… What can you do TODAY to help you towards your goal?    Although STARTING can be scary at times, what is even scarier is looking back and realizing that NOTHING has changed in years.  So although it can be scary, do it scared & celebrate the wins!   Ready to join NBR® Education? Click HERE to learn about education opportunities!

No Target is Too Small, When Broken Down Into Daily Actions

It's episode 200 of The Big Money Stylist Podcast! And what better topic than why you should always continue with education?  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. That is where you can look at something with intention & really figure out where you want to go.    Analyze your own work. Be open to feedback. Really look at your work & find something that you can work on, then find something you did a great job with.    It is important to look at your goals, start where you’re at & then commit. Don’t forget to celebrate how far you have come. That is HUGE! You cannot truly appreciate how far you have come and recognize your growth if you’re not celebrating the wins! Do NOT let your stories dictate your actions.  You got this & remember to commit & be consistent with the small things. The small consistencies are going to give you the biggest growth! If you're ready to continue your education, then we have an offer just for you! The NBR® Online Course is a great way to be introduced to the method of Natural Beaded Rows®. CLICK HERE to learn more about what our education can do for you!

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