Big Money Stylist

Welcome to the BMS Podcast! This week, co-host Christina Fuentes, a Licensed NBR Artist, shares her inspiring journey in the hair industry. Christina's career began in 1998, but she yearned for more fulfillment. She found it in specializing in NBR hair extensions, attracting clients seeking the best. A pivotal moment for Christina was embracing niche marketing, which allowed her to create an extraordinary client experience and build a loyal clientele. Burnout was a challenge, but Christina made the brave choice to move closer to home, prioritizing family. She gracefully transitioned long-time clients by personally reaching out and using voice memos, ensuring they felt valued. Today, Christina thrives in her studio, Stitch Hair Atelier, where she transforms clients' hair and lives, all while prioritizing her well-being. Her journey is an inspiration for artists pursuing happiness and success by embracing change, specializing, conquering burnout, and putting family first. Tune in for the full story!

Welcome to the Big Money Stylist podcast! In this episode, we dive into the world of hairstylists with a mission. Join Licensed NBR Artist Sarah Dolin and NBR Educator Sarah Stephenson, who are about to share their incredible journeys. Sarah Dolin, from St. Louis, Missouri, takes us on a journey of burnout and rediscovering her passion. After 17 years in the industry, she found herself at a career crossroads. But instead of quitting, she started a new chapter, attending an extension method class in California that reignited her passion and transformed her business. One key lesson from Sarah's journey? Prioritizing self-care and taking control of your schedule can lead to a better work-life balance and improved performance as a stylist.  Sarah Stephenson emphasizes the importance of continuous learning. Despite being a successful stylist, she keeps pushing herself to learn and grow, ensuring her clients get the best. Sarah Dolin's story doesn't stop there – she opened her salon during the challenging year of 2

Welcome to another exciting episode of the Big Money Stylist Podcast, where we dive deep into the fascinating world of beauty and entrepreneurship. In this episode, we have a truly inspiring story to share with you. Join us as we explore the incredible journey of Britta Van Boerum, a shining star in the beauty industry. At just 22 years old, Britta defied industry norms, rising from a budding stylist to a thriving salon owner. Her story is a testament to the power of determination, vision, and a strong salon culture. This episode is packed with insights and inspiration for aspiring salon owners, stylists, and entrepreneurs. Britta's story reminds us that age is just a number, and with the right mindset and dedication, anything is possible.

In this inspiring episode, join Danielle as she dives into the personal journey of Bre Gentry, a successful hairstylist and salon owner. Bre shares her story of starting her salon at a young age, navigating the challenges of marriage and motherhood, and her experience with the Big Money Stylist program. She opens up about the struggles she faced and the decisions she made to create a more fulfilling and balanced life. Discover how Bre's commitment to growth and her vision for the future led her to explore new opportunities, including her dream of creating a retreat house to serve and empower women. Get ready to be inspired and motivated to pursue your own dreams and find balance in your personal and professional life. Don't miss this powerful conversation that will leave you feeling empowered and ready to take on new challenges. Don't forget to hit that "Subscribe" button if you found it helpful. ____________________ Join the NBR Tribe and learn how to turn your license into a life! ➜ https://nbr.education/#h

Welcome to the Big Money Stylist Podcast with your host, Danielle K White!  In this episode, Danielle is joined by DKW Styling Salon Artist Katherine Raynor as they dive into the topic of how the rise of social media algorithms has dramatically impacted our ability to make money and gain visibility in today's oversaturated market. Remember the good old days when social media first started, and getting noticed was relatively easier? Well, as the market became oversaturated with content, standing out and gaining visibility has become a real challenge. But fear not; Danielle and Katherine are here to share some valuable insights on how you can still succeed! They emphasize the need to differentiate yourself from the competition and evolve your strategies continually. What worked five years ago may not work today, so adaptation is key. Stay ahead of the game by analyzing marketing strategies and making educated decisions based on insights, analytics, and trends. It's not about throwing ideas at the wall and hopin

In life, we often find ourselves standing at the crossroads of comfort and growth. It's natural to feel the tug of familiarity and the security of the known. But what if we told you that by taking a daring leap of faith, you could unlock opportunities for personal and professional growth?   The truth is, the path to extraordinary achievements are rarely paved with certainty and predictability. It's the risk-takers and the fearless dreamers who dare to step into the unknown, that truly push the boundaries of what's possible.   Taking a leap of faith means summoning the courage to let go of the familiar and embrace uncertainty.   It means trusting your instincts and following the whispers of your heart, even when the world around you doubts your choices.   It's about recognizing that comfort zones are beautiful places, but nothing ever grows there.   But let's be honest – taking a leap of faith is not always easy!   It requires perseverance, a resilient mindset, and unwavering belief in yourself. It means embra

Welcome to The Big Money Stylist Podcast!   This week, Danielle welcomes Licensed NBR® Artist, Cat Barco to the studio.   Join them as they dive into the importance of setting boundaries and prioritizing what is important to you.   As a stylist, it's important to put yourself and your family first, so that you don't burn out from lack of balance.   By saying no to clients who ask for a weekend or late-night appointments, you create a space to maintain a healthy work-life balance, and setting boundaries doesn't mean losing clients; in fact, many clients will grow to respect you and your decision.   By setting boundaries, you not only maintain a professional reputation but also create opportunities to maximize income while enjoying quality time with loved ones.   But it's not just about boundaries; valuing your hair services is crucial to thrive as a stylist.    Hair is not just a commodity; it's an art that requires time, skill, and dedication! And you should be paid what your worth!   By recognizing and appre

On today's episode of the Big Money Stylist Podcast, your host, Danielle K. White welcomes Licensed NBR® Artist Denise Rangel to the studio! Today, we're diving deep into the topic of limiting beliefs and how they shape our lives in the world of style and beauty.  Within each and every one of us, there are beliefs that fuel our every move.  Do you find yourself questioning your abilities? Are there doubts that hold you back from reaching your full potential? We'll explore the impact of these limiting beliefs on our daily work routines, client interactions, and how we show up in our place of business. The good news is that the tool to overcome these limitations is right in front of you. It all starts with having enough certainty in yourself to take that first step, no matter how small. We'll uncover the massive difference that consistent actions can make in transforming your life and career. But here's the challenge: there will always be people who question your every move, and sometimes, t

On this episode of the BMS® Podcast, Danielle welcomes NBR® Educator Julia Ward onto the show!   Letting go….   That is the biggest struggle that we ALL have to face at some point or another.   That is something that almost every entrepreneur will struggle with. You have to always be dialed into the goal you’re striving for.   You have an idea of what success looks like for you. You know the general direction that you’re headed. So, once you hit that, you get comfortable.   Once you get comfortable you  think that nothing else will be hard because you made it. You finally made it & all the hard parts are over.   Wrong.   It's okay to want to be MORE successful. Even though you just hit your goal, it's normal even to want MORE. To think “Now what?”   Our advice: don’t ever be satisfied with where you are at.   You always want to grow and evolve. You are always going to hit those goals, and you want to KEEP hitting goals.   It's not easy, but it's worth it.   You get to a place where you hav

On this episode of the BMS® Podcast, Courtney welcomes Licensed Artist Shanna W. onto the show!   When you look back on the last few years, what did your life look like?    Were you able to travel? Spend time with your family?  Were you able to buy & pay for the things you needed to without any stress? What about taking any time off work?   OR maybe you were slaving away behind the chair and working all day long and drained when you would get home for the day. Maybe you still are?...   What defines success for you?   Think about it… once you are able to identify what your dream life looks like, that is when things start to really change. IF you can keep clear boundaries & stick to them.    When you look at your life, you want to surround yourself with people that make you feel good. Anything that doesn't make you feel happy or good. Get rid of it.    Those are called boundaries.    You will show up at a higher level.    You will have more confidence in yourself & your choices.   You will begi

On this week's episode of the Big Money Stylist Podcast, Danielle welcomes back Coach Kiki Tobar & Coach Sarah Stephenson where we are talking about real life behind the chair!    The goal of this show is to be real. Where nothing is off limits.    There is a lot of behind the scenes talk & you’d be surprised how much we all have in common. You are not alone.    As artists we often feel alone & think that no one is talking about the things that we are going through. No one is talking about how hard it is sometimes in the life of a stylist. The truth is, it all starts with US & the boundaries we may or may not set for ourselves.    In any industry you're always going to have that ONE person who is a little on the crazy side. Those red flags.    The real question is: how do you find those red flags before they even sit in your chair… ?    If you don’t have any boundaries, that is where you’re going to run into problems. Once you start realizing there are things that you don’t want to tol

On this episode of the BMS® Podcast, Danielle welcomes back NBR® Educator Carlos Alvarez onto the show!   We are just jumping in HOT this week! Showing up as a leader is HARD especially when you know there is going to be drama.    When you can see something starting to come up, the best thing that you can do is immediately address it.    What you permit, you promote.  The reason that you want to stop it as soon as it comes up, is because you’re making sure it doesn't go any further. That is the last thing you want, is for it to get out of hand.    As humans, we have a tendency of being a little passive aggressive. So i’m going to say this angina, for those of you in the back.    What you permit you promote.   It doesn’t matter how big or small your business is, you HAVE to take control. That is the role you are in. You are the leader. Not their savior.    Oftentimes, we are held hostage by our own employees. We are people pleasers and we don’t want drama. BUT You need to let people know who you are, and

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

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 li

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 result

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

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

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 b

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 yourse

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 thro