The Anxious Creative

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  • Unblock Your Business - Attract Clients With E.A.S.E. #326 Business, Breakfast & Bedhead

    Overcoming Fear of Rejection and Building Clientele

    In this episode of 'Business Breakfast in Bedhead,' Dawn Bradley addresses common fears that prevent business owners from attracting clients. She emphasizes the importance of putting oneself out there despite the fear of judgment and rejection from peers, family, or even strangers. Dawn reassures her audience by sharing personal experiences, highlighting the necessity of creating a supportive community, and introducing her 'Client Magnet' program. Throughout the live call, she encourages viewers to embrace vulnerability, take action, and develop client magnetism as a continuous part of their career journey.

    00:00 Introduction

    00:58 Creating a Safe Space

    01:24 Understanding Client Magnetism

    02:37 Fear of Rejection and Judgment

    05:50 Building Confidence and Community

    08:02 Personal Stories and Overcoming Challenges

    10:20 Invitation to Join the Client Magnet

    16:31 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

    27:23 Podcast Outro and Call to Action

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    29 min
  • Transform Your Business With Effective Boundary Setting #330 Business, Breakfast & Bedhead

    Embracing Boundaries: A Deep Dive into Self-Worth and Business Success

    In this episode of Business Breakfast and Bedhead, Dawn Bradley shares her personal journey and insights on the importance of setting boundaries both in life and business. She highlights the common struggles of people-pleasing, overworking, and seeking validation from others, drawing from her own experiences. Dawn encourages viewers to create safe spaces for vulnerability, emphasizes the difference between boundaries and walls, and discusses how to confidently implement policies in business. Through interactive live chat, Dawn also addresses fears of confrontation and insecurity, guiding her audience towards self-worth and confident decision-making. If you're looking to transform your mindset and cultivate healthier relationships with yourself and others, this episode is packed with valuable advice and actionable steps.

    00:00 Introduction and Welcome

    00:47 The Importance of Boundaries

    02:12 Creating a Safe Space

    04:17 Personal Struggles with Boundaries

    07:06 Seeking Validation and Self-Worth

    13:10 Overcoming Negative Beliefs

    21:27 Overcoming the 'Too Late' Mindset

    21:49 Rewiring Your Brain and Forgiving Yourself

    22:05 Daily Choices and Internal Struggles

    22:26 Navigating ADHD and Productivity

    23:10 Creating and Communicating Business Policies

    26:34 Facing Fears and Building Confidence

    34:20 The Power of Community and Imperfect Action

    35:38 Embracing Authenticity and Boundaries

    41:02 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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    43 min
  • Boost Your Client Base With Authentic Marketing #327 Business, Breakfast & Bedhead

    Breaking Myths: Building Your Clientele with Integrity and Magnetism

    In this episode of Business Breakfast in Bedhead, host Dawn Bradley invites listeners to join her live Instagram calls and explores the myths surrounding building a clientele. Dawn emphasizes creating magnetism and integrity in marketing rather than playing to social media algorithms. She shares her personal journey of relocating and quickly rebuilding her business, highlighting the importance of authenticity and core values. Through engaging in positive self-talk and rejecting aggressive techniques, Dawn encourages listeners to cultivate self-awareness, accept rejection, and attract the right clients by being true to themselves.

    00:00 Introduction and Welcome

    00:49 Creating a Safe Space

    01:44 Busting Myths About Building Clientele

    02:10 Personal Journey to Success

    03:15 Understanding the Algorithm

    04:17 Marketing with Integrity

    05:50 Client Magnetism and Energy

    14:06 Handling Rejection and Criticism

    17:23 Positive Mantras and Mindset

    20:29 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

    22:43 Conclusion and Farewell

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    24 min
  • Navigating Late Cancellations and Enforcing Boundaries in Business #329 Business, Breakfast & Bedhead

    Navigating Late Cancellations and Enforcing Boundaries in Business

    In this lively and insightful episode of 'Business Breakfast and Bedhead,' host Dawn Bradley shares her approach to managing late cancellations and no-shows in a business setting. Dawn emphasizes the importance of enforcing cancellation policies with kindness, compassion, and empathy. She encourages participation from her audience as she discusses the reasons behind not enforcing policies and offers practical advice for creating clear, compassionate communication paths with clients. The episode also delves into setting and maintaining boundaries in business and personal relationships while ensuring long-term sustainability and profitability.

    00:00 Introduction and Welcome

    01:17 Creating a Safe Space

    02:29 Handling Late Cancellations

    04:09 Enforcing Policies with Compassion

    06:53 Building Trust and Respect

    08:25 Understanding Boundaries

    20:59 Q&A and Final Thoughts

    29:03 Conclusion and Farewell

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    31 min
  • Building Clientele on Autopilot - The ACTION, CARE and LAZY Methods Explained #325 Business, Breakfast & Bedhead

    Building Clientele on Autopilot: Action, Care, and Lazy Method Explained

    In this episode of Business Breakfast in Bedhead, host Dawn Bradley introduces her approach to attracting clients effortlessly using her 'Action,' 'Care,' and 'Lazy' methods. Drawing from over 25 years of experience, Dawn shares actionable insights for service-industry professionals who want to rebuild their client bases without appearing desperate or cringy. Highlights include her personal experiences, advice on staying optimistic, and keeping a realistic yet compassionate outlook while building a clientele. Dawn also discusses the importance of community, continuous learning, and personal accountability.

    00:00 Introduction and Welcome

    00:46 Getting Clients on Autopilot

    01:52 The Action Method

    11:55 The Care Method

    17:40 The Lazy Method

    20:14 Client Magnet Program

    29:18 Conclusion and Farewell

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    31 min
  • Understanding Emotional Discounting and Charging in Business #334 Business, Breakfast & Bedhead

    Understanding Emotional Discounting and Charging in Business

    In this episode of 'Business Breakfast and Bedhead,' Dawn Bradley discusses the concept of emotional discounting and charging within the service industry. She emphasizes the importance of maintaining integrity and confidence in pricing services, and how emotion-driven pricing decisions can negatively impact the sustainability and profitability of a business. Through personal anecdotes and interactive discussions, Dawn encourages listeners to evaluate their own pricing strategies and how they may be influenced by fear of rejection or perceived client wealth. She also highlights the significance of effective communication and building real confidence to ensure fair and consistent pricing for all clients.

    00:00 Introduction and Welcome

    00:55 Emotional Discounting in the Service Industry

    01:35 The Impact of Emotional Discounting

    03:17 Calculating Your Emotional Discounts

    06:08 Aligning Pricing with Integrity

    09:53 Overcoming Fear of Rejection

    12:48 Final Thoughts and Announcements

    15:27 Closing Remarks and Call to Action

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    17 min
  • End Emotional Discounts and Grow Your Business Fast #331 Business, Breakfast & Bedhead

    Conquering Emotional Discounting

    Host Dawn Bradley invites viewers to join her live sessions on Instagram to discuss various business topics, specifically focusing on the issue of emotional discounting in the hairstyling industry. Dawn shares her personal experiences, offers practical tips on how to stop emotionally discounting, and speaks on developing confident communication skills. Emphasis is placed on self-worth and creating transparent and empathetic client interactions. Viewers are encouraged to participate in live discussions and share their own experiences.

    00:00 Introduction and Welcome

    00:43 Understanding Emotional Discounting

    01:29 Creating a Safe Space for Discussion

    02:01 Engaging with the Audience

    03:53 Personal Stories and Vulnerability

    05:09 Tips for Overcoming Emotional Discounting

    08:53 Building Confidence and Communication Skills

    12:03 A Heartfelt Thank You to Tony

    15:36 The Importance of Clear Communication

    21:18 Encouragement and Final Thoughts

    32:06 Conclusion and Farewell

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    34 min
  • How to Quit Emotional Discounting in Your Service Business #335 Business, Breakfast & Bedhead

    How to Quit Emotional Discounting in Your Service Business

    In this episode of Business Breakfast and Bedhead, host Dawn Bradley discusses the common issue of emotional discounting in the service industry. Dawn explains the importance of maintaining professional boundaries, setting fair prices, and preventing the manipulation of prices based on clients' personal stories. She emphasizes the need for clear, compassionate communication, building self-confidence, and fostering self-worth. The episode also touches on the significance of separating intuition from ego, the benefits of facing discomfort for personal growth, and the importance of owning one's business decisions. Dawn invites listeners to join her live calls on Instagram for more interactive discussions.

    00:00 Introduction and Welcome

    00:43 Understanding Emotional Discounting

    01:44 Creating a Safe Space

    02:31 Identifying Emotional Triggers

    05:38 Personal Stories and Empathy

    10:03 Building Confidence and Setting Boundaries

    13:24 Effective Communication Strategies

    19:15 Self-Worth and Validation

    21:48 Standing Firm on Pricing

    22:42 Handling Discount Requests with Confidence

    24:17 Building Client Relationships with Integrity

    25:57 The Power of Clear Communication

    28:20 Embracing Confidence and Self-Worth

    37:52 Introducing the Consultation Cure

    39:23 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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    41 min
  • Building Clientele on Autopilot #324 Business, Breakfast & Bedhead

    Building Clientele on Autopilot: Action, Care, and Lazy Method Explained

    In this episode of Business Breakfast in Bedhead, host Dawn Bradley introduces her approach to attracting clients effortlessly using her 'Action,' 'Care,' and 'Lazy' methods. Drawing from over 25 years of experience, Dawn shares actionable insights for service-industry professionals who want to rebuild their client bases without appearing desperate or cringy. Highlights include her personal experiences, advice on staying optimistic, and keeping a realistic yet compassionate outlook while building a clientele. Dawn also discusses the importance of community, continuous learning, and personal accountability.

    00:00 Introduction and Welcome

    00:46 Getting Clients on Autopilot

    01:52 The Action Method

    11:55 The Care Method

    17:40 The Lazy Method

    20:14 Client Magnet Program

    29:18 Conclusion

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    31 min
  • The Power of Vulnerability in Business and Life with Djay Mcgrath #328 Business, Breakfast & Bedhead

    In this episode of Business Breakfast and Bedhead, Dawn Bradley hosts DJ McGrath @djaymcgrathhockey, a mental health advocate and former hockey player. They discuss the significance of vulnerability in personal growth, mental health, and entrepreneurship. DJ shares personal stories of overcoming addiction, dealing with past traumas, and the importance of transparency and openness. DJ talks about his journey towards sobriety and the challenges of breaking the stigma around men's mental health. The conversation emphasizes the power of sharing one's struggles and the positive impact it can have on others.

    00:00 Introduction and Welcome

    00:44 The Power of Vulnerability

    01:41 Guest Introduction: DJ McGrath

    02:18 DJ's Journey with Mental Health

    03:53 Struggles with Addiction

    11:53 Overcoming Addiction and Finding Support

    19:14 The Importance of Sharing Stories

    26:06 Facing Past and Embracing Vulnerability

    33:53 Dealing with Mental Health Challenges

    34:35 The Importance of Expressing Emotions

    35:01 Journaling and Self-Reflection

    36:57 Struggles with Vulnerability and Masculinity

    41:48 The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health

    43:42 Creating a Healthy Routine

    49:06 The Power of Vulnerability in Relationships

    55:33 Overcoming Criticism and Embracing Growth

    01:01:36 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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    1 hr 4 min

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I know I’m not the only creative out there who struggles with anxiety. But I’m pretty sure we can all agree that it sucks. For a long time I felt so alone in my struggles. Like no one understood what…