erinrayhair

I shared a pricing blog a few weeks ago about raising your rates, the math, the mindset, the mechanics. But since then I've had a few conversations about the person sitting in the chair who has been coming to you for a decade. The one who was with you when you were charging half of what you charge now, who sends referrals and comments on every post. This client genuinely loves you. How do you have an increased pricing conversation without it feeling like a betrayal to your most loyal clients?...

The One Thing That Took Me Way Too Long to Figure Out Someone asked me recently ‘What is the one thing that took you way too long to figure out?’ and I did not even hesitate with my response. It took me way too long to realize that putting yourself out there doesn’t require you to constantly prove yourself, explain yourself, or be liked by everyone watching. Post the work, share what you believe in, let people misunderstand you and remember that your real-life success will always matter more...

As I’ve grown in the industry I’ve seen so much toxicity. I have seen people's business actually take a hit from gossip and drama. I’ve watched talented artists self-destruct from engaging in ‘mean girl’ behavior. But here is what I have also watched: the people whose businesses took a hit were already on shaky ground. The drama was the match, not the fuel. If your foundation is solid, the haters have nowhere to land. As the saying goes, ‘I'm rubber, you're glue; whatever you say bounces off...