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The Six Figure Personal Stylist Podcast

Nicole Otchy - The Styling Consultancywww.buzzsprout.com

The styling consultancy is the first "stylist only" business consulting firm dedicated to making personal stylists like you into 6-figurecreative CEOs.

We’re dedicated to pioneering a new category of badass, wealthy industry shifting stylists who run businesses that are ridiculously fun, have dreamy AF clients, and are making so much predictable monthly income, saving items in your The Real Real cart instead of checking out right away becomes a thing of the past.


Everything is about to change for you. 


Listen in each week as host, Nicole Otchy, takes you inside the world of Six Figure Personal Stylists and what it takes for you to step into this world for yourself.


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Episodes

The Shifts That Helped Gab Saper Attract the Right Personal Styling Clients

Some personal stylists make running a business look easy. Gab Saper is one of those people, but what makes her business look effortless now is everything she had to shift to get here. Over the last few years, Gab has refined her systems, clarified who she really wants to work with, and made changes behind the scenes that helped her feel like a true professional, not just someone piecing it together as she goes. In this episode of The Six Figure Personal Stylist Podcast , we’re talking about what...

Jul 03, 202537 minEp. 66

The Marketing Mistake Even Experienced Stylists Make

You’re showing up. You’re posting content. You’ve got offers you believe in. But the momentum you expected still isn’t there. Before you change your services or redo your content plan, ask yourself this. Is your marketing actually saying something real, or are you just saying what feels safe? In this episode of The Six Figure Personal Stylist Podcast, I’m naming what’s really happening when your content looks fine on the surface but keeps falling flat. For a lot of stylists, this isn’t a strateg...

Jun 26, 202532 minEp. 65

How Personal Stylists Can Build a Recession-Proof Business (Even Now)

Consumer spending patterns are shifting. While we're not technically in a recession as of May 2025, discretionary spending has slowed by $2 billion month-over-month, and people are becoming more cautious with their purchases—even when their bank accounts remain healthy. If you've noticed it's been harder to sign clients lately, you're not imagining it. In this episode of The Six Figure Personal Stylist Podcast , I share six essential strategies to navigate economic uncertainty and keep your styl...

Jun 19, 202535 minEp. 64

Why Dream Client Ghosting Means You’re Creating Transformational Results

Ever had a sales call that felt like magic? The client was quoting your content, totally lit up, and seemed like they were ready to sign. And then, they vanished or said, “No.” That ghosting gut punch can shatter your confidence, but it’s not a reflection of failure. In this episode of The Six Figure Personal Stylist Podcast, I talk about why these ghosting scenarios happen and how you can leverage them for growth. You’ll discover why it isn't about missed sales but about unlocking the true mean...

Jun 12, 202514 minEp. 63

The Healing Power of Style at Rose Transformations

There is deep humanity at the heart of transformational styling work. It can be a healing mechanism during some of the most difficult times of your life. After the passing of their daughter and sister Amber, the mother-daughter duo Brenda and Kyla Rose realized the role that image plays in helping you make it through grief. In honor of and inspired by Amber’s memory, their company, Rose Transformations , thrives on getting women to see their personal style as their superpower. In this episode of...

Jun 05, 202538 minEp. 62

Why ‘Style Chats’ Are Repelling Your Best Clients

Are you getting ghosted on sales calls and attracting hesitant clients? The culprit might be a seemingly small detail with enormous ripple effects on your business: how you talk about your sales call in your marketing. If your website or social media uses vague, "cutesy" language for booking, you might be unintentionally repelling your ideal clients. In this episode of The Six Figure Personal Stylist Podcast, I discuss why clarity drives sales in the world of premium service-based businesses and...

May 29, 202524 minEp. 61

How to Have Your Best Summer In Business

Do you assume summer will be slow for your styling business and plan accordingly, by pulling back, logging off, and hoping things pick back up in the fall? For too long, stylists have accepted the myth that summer is a "slow" season. But it’s really a self-fulfilling prophecy born from a lack of foresight and strategic planning. So here’s your wake-up call to a summer of unprecedented growth, where consistent bookings aren't just a dream, but your reality. In this episode of The Six Figure Perso...

May 22, 202528 minEp. 60

The Coaching Advice That Keeps Stylists Stuck

Have you invested in business coaches and marketing experts, yet still feel like consistent, high-end clients are out of reach? You’re not the problem. But there is one. There’s a hidden blind spot in the coaching industry that’s quietly stalling the momentum of personal stylists. Most people don’t even see it coming. In this episode of The Six Figure Personal Stylist Podcast , I’m breaking down four of the most common business strategies that sound like they should work for stylists but actuall...

May 15, 202545 minEp. 59

Why Trying to Balance Motherhood and a Styling Business Keeps You Stuck

Do you ever feel like you're constantly failing someone—your business, your kid, yourself? If you're a personal stylist trying to grow a business and raise a family, you're not doing it wrong. You're just working off a blueprint that was never designed for the life you're actually trying to build. In this Mother’s Day episode of The Six Figure Personal Stylist Podcast , I’m talking about the real tension between motherhood and entrepreneurship. Not the version you see on Instagram, but the one w...

May 08, 202534 minEp. 58

When Your Marketing Still Works…But It Doesn’t Feel Like You Anymore

As a successful stylist, you might hit a surprising (and rarely talked about) point in your business: everything looks like it’s working—you’re booking clients, hitting your income goals—but behind the scenes, you’re bored, disconnected, or even dreading your own marketing. If that sounds familiar, you don’t need to start over. You’ve simply outgrown your positioning. In the final episode of our Positioning Series on The Six Figure Personal Stylist Podcast, we’re talking about what it means when...

May 01, 202532 minEp. 57

Why Sharpening Your Perspective Is the Fastest Way to Attract Dream Styling Clients

Positioning isn’t just about what you do. It’s also about how and why you do it. Last week, we laid the groundwork for identifying your ideal client. Now let’s build on that foundation and explore how your unique perspective shapes your reputation and attracts high-ticket, high-trust clients. In the second part of our positioning series on The Six Figure Personal Stylist Podcast , you’ll learn how to leverage your point-of-view to create magnetic marketing that resonates on a deeper level. You’l...

Apr 24, 202533 minEp. 56

How Going All In on the Right People Changes Everything

Many talented personal stylists who struggle aren’t doing so from a lack of skill. They might not be connecting with the clients they actually want to work with, even if they are signing on clients. If that’s you, the missing piece between where you are in your styling business and where you want to go may lie in a lack of clear positioning. So let’s take a deep dive into the crucial concept to help you focus on identifying and aligning with your ideal clients. In this episode of The Six Figure ...

Apr 17, 202518 minEp. 55

How to Create Mindset-Shifting Content That Truly Resonates With Your Clients

“How do you create content that feels like you are talking directly to me?” That is the #1 question I get asked by clients and on sales calls on a weekly basis. Instead of celebrating the first anniversary of this podcast with a clip show episode highlighting favorite moments, I’ll be pulling back the curtain on how it seems like I’m (as one client recently put it) “wiretapping” your brain with the content I put out. In this episode of The Six Figure Personal Stylist Podcast , we’ll dive into th...

Apr 10, 202526 minEp. 54

What Every Stylist Needs to Know Before Hiring Help

Are you relying on external agencies or individuals to handle crucial aspects that grow your styling business? Many stylists (and entrepreneurs of all types) think they can merely delegate their way to success instead of building expertise and a genuine connection with clients. But it feels a bit like hiring someone to wear your dream outfit which sounds ridiculous right? So instead, let’s figure out where you might be outsourcing your business’s growth and what you can do instead. In this episo...

Apr 03, 202539 minEp. 53

Why Living Your Values Makes Your Styling Business More Profitable

You’ve probably heard about the importance of “living your values,” personally and professionally. While this isn’t often discussed in the personal styling industry, it’s critical if you want to build a brand that stands out, attracts your ideal clients, and makes a lasting impact. But you might find the idea of living your values in your styling business a bit fuzzy and are wondering what that looks like and how to do it without negatively impacting your bottom line. In this episode of The Six ...

Mar 27, 202519 minEp. 52

How to Think Like a Thought Leader, Not Just a Personal Stylist

Do you ever feel like you're constantly trying to convince potential clients that investing in styling is worth it? The truth is, the highest-paid stylists aren’t just great at putting together outfits, they’ve positioned themselves as trusted advisors and thought leaders. In this episode of The Six Figure Personal Stylist Podcast , I’m breaking down what it really takes to shift from being seen as just a service provider to becoming an in-demand expert. We’ll talk about why authority, not just ...

Mar 20, 202527 minEp. 51

The ‘Too Much Free Content’ Lie That’s Holding You Back

With so much marketing information at our fingertips, you have to be really discerning as an entrepreneur. There’s a lot of outdated stuff or just plain old bad or irrelevant advice you need to be aware of and gut-check yourself, even if it goes against so-called established business wisdom. For instance, I’m sure you’ve been cautioned against giving away too much free information, right? You were told that if you did that, then people wouldn’t have any reason to ever buy from you, so you’d stru...

Mar 13, 202531 minEp. 50

3 Stages of Building a Successful & Sustainable Personal Styling Business

Are you trying to solve a problem that isn’t actually relevant to your business right now? Every stage of business comes with its own set of challenges—no matter how long you’ve been a stylist. But when you focus on the wrong problems at the wrong time, running your business gets harder, and self-doubt creeps in fast. In this episode of The Six Figure Personal Stylist Podcast , we’re breaking down the three stages of building a personal styling business and why understanding which challenges bel...

Mar 06, 202534 minEp. 49

How to Make Your Styling Business Feel as Good as It Looks

How does running your styling business actually feel day to day? Because here’s the thing, how you feel about your business shapes the actions you take, the money you make, and whether you actually enjoy the work you’ve built for yourself. If your business looks successful on the outside but doesn’t feel fulfilling on the inside, it’s time to change that. In this episode of The Six Figure Personal Stylist , we’re getting into the mindset shifts and strategies that can help you create a business ...

Feb 27, 202531 min

How Personal Stylists Break the Cycle of Overworking and Undercharging

Feeling stuck is a universal experience for all business owners, even established ones with over 20 years of experience. It’s never too early or too late to invest in mentorship to help get you unstuck. Yet, many entrepreneurs never take that plunge and either remain stuck or choose the difficult and long road of figuring it out the hard way. If you’re hesitating to invest in coaching, perhaps hearing from personal stylists who’ve experienced how a mentor helps spark the shifts needed to overcom...

Feb 20, 202517 minEp. 47

Why Your Styling Business Isn’t Growing (And How to Fix It)

Does it seem like you can’t get ahead in your business, no matter what? If your efforts aren’t leading to more clients and revenue despite the investments you made or what you’ve done, the problem might be the way you think about your business. In order for plants to flourish and survive, they need the right ecosystem in place to help them thrive. Your business isn’t any different, and treating it like an ecosystem not only helps you elevate your business and generate more revenue, but it also e...

Feb 13, 202539 minEp. 46

What Stylists Get Wrong About Imposter Syndrome

We’ve all felt like we’ve had imposter syndrome at some point. Yet, because it’s such a popular topic to talk about, the true meaning of it often gets distorted. It’s gotten to the point where sometimes what you think is imposter syndrome is really something else. In this episode of The Six Figure Personal Stylist Podcast , you’ll get a crystal clear definition of imposter syndrome and how it differs from self-doubt and insecurity. I’ll also provide examples of skill gaps that cause you to belie...

Feb 06, 202533 minEp. 45

From Trial and Error to a Thriving Stylist Business with Brigitta Catinean

Do you feel stuck everywhere in your business and wonder how you can ever get to a point of thriving with six-figure earning potential? Then you’ll have a lot in common with Brigitta Catinean, a personal stylist in Canada who hit a turning point two years into her business. She felt unsure about her audience, her services, her content, and her pricing. But once she realized she had a ready-to-buy audience, she embraced sales calls and skyrocketed her confidence. So how did she transform from tha...

Jan 30, 202539 minEp. 44

Building a Sustainable Styling Business Through Small Changes

It’s easy to get stuck in an endless cycle of overhauling your business in pursuit of more profits. This doesn’t just apply to personal stylists, either; business owners across all industries can fall prey to this. But why do entrepreneurs do this, and how do you break the cycle and have sustainable growth with small changes instead of huge shifts? In this episode of The Six Figure Personal Stylist Podcast , you’ll learn why you often feel the urge to overhaul your business and what it costs you...

Jan 23, 202533 minEp. 43

How to Trust Yourself After a Bad Investment In Your Styling Business

Have you made an investment in the past that ended up being a big disappointment? It can make you shy to leap into the next opportunity that presents itself. That’s not just true for you as an entrepreneur, but also for your potential clients who’ve had previous bad experiences with other stylists, prolonging the time it takes for you to close the sale. In this episode of The Six Figure Personal Stylist Podcast , you’ll learn how to navigate feelings of self-distrust that come with making bad in...

Jan 16, 202533 minEp. 42

From Hourly Rates to Premium Styling Services with Molly Hudson

Are you a stylist looking to level up but feeling overwhelmed at the gap between where you are right now and where you want to be? Sometimes, just hearing about how someone else’s journey in bridging that kind of gap can help change your beliefs about what’s possible for you, too. Meet Molly Hudson of The Wardrobe Editor . She’s a client who transformed her career from luxury retail into a thriving personal styling business. And she did it all as a mom of two young kids with a six-week rebrand t...

Jan 09, 202534 minEp. 41

How to Level Up Your Sales Skills As a Stylist Without Feeling Pushy

Are you ready to ditch the fear and embrace a sales strategy that feels authentic? Whether you struggle with sales calls or are just ready to level up, let’s hone in on what could be the game-changer for your success next year! You’ve spent the last few episodes exploring key areas of your business, from your business model to your marketing strategy. Now it’s time to master the art of selling with a different approach to sales. In this final episode of the Profit Power Moves series on The Six F...

Dec 26, 202420 minEp. 40

Fix the Gap Between Your Marketing and High-Paying Stylist Clients

Something’s not clicking. You’re putting in the work showing up on social media, sending out your newsletter, and growing your audience consistently (even if it’s slow progress). Yet, your efforts aren’t translating into booked clients. So why is there this gap between your marketing and the sales it’s supposed to generate? In the third episode of the Profit Power Moves series on The Six Figure Personal Stylist Podcast , you'll learn why your marketing might not be turning your followers and sub...

Dec 19, 202431 minEp. 39

Why Your Pricing Strategy is Holding You Back from a Sustainable Business

Does your pricing reflect the level of depth and value of the services you’re offering? Like many personal stylists, this issue probably hits close to home for you because you’re often left wondering if your pricing is right or if your services are setting you up for long-term success (preferably without burnout). In part two of this Profit Power Moves series on The Six Figure Personal Stylist Podcast , you’ll discover what it takes to create a pricing strategy that’ll help you build a truly sus...

Dec 12, 202431 minEp. 38

Is Your Personal Styling Business Model Really Working for You?

Are you working the way you truly want to as a personal stylist? With the new year right around the corner, we’re launching a special series designed to help you assess the health of your personal styling business. Over the next few weeks, we’ll dive into key areas for a business audit, starting with your business model. In this episode of The Six Figure Personal Stylist Podcast, you’ll learn how to evaluate whether your business model truly supports your lifestyle and business goals while meeti...

Dec 05, 202425 minEp. 37
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