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 ...
Sep 19, 2023•23 min
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...
Sep 12, 2023•32 min
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...
Sep 05, 2023•32 min
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 ...
Aug 08, 2023•53 min
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 o...
Jul 25, 2023•23 min
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 bou...
Jun 06, 2023•29 min
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 ...
May 23, 2023•25 min
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 limit...
May 16, 2023•19 min
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 th...
Apr 18, 2023•28 min
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 su...
Apr 11, 2023•35 min
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 ho...
Apr 04, 2023•26 min
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 thin...
Mar 28, 2023•29 min
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 i...
Mar 21, 2023•40 min
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 th...
Mar 14, 2023•22 min
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 ...
Mar 07, 2023•47 min
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 ...
Feb 28, 2023•31 min
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 lookin...
Feb 21, 2023•26 min
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 ...
Feb 14, 2023•32 min
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 yo...
Feb 07, 2023•30 min
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...
Jan 31, 2023•39 min
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. ...
Jan 24, 2023•1 hr 13 min
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 ...
Jan 17, 2023•34 min
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? The...
Jan 10, 2023•26 min
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 & ...
Dec 27, 2022•35 min
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. Oft...
Dec 20, 2022•32 min
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 tal...
Dec 13, 2022•23 min
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 bu...
Dec 06, 2022•43 min
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 &...
Nov 29, 2022•45 min
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 r...
Nov 22, 2022•27 min
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...
Nov 15, 2022•34 min
