The Anxious Creative

Breaking the People-Pleasing Habit with Dawn Bradley In this episode of Business Breakfast and Bedhead, join Dawn Bradley as she dives into the world of people pleasing and its impact on life, business, and relationships. Dawn shares her own experiences as a hairstylist and provides relatable examples and tips on how to set better boundaries and communicate honestly with clients and loved ones. Le...

Mastering Client Policies with Compassion In this episode of Business Breakfast and Bedhead, host Dawn Bradley discusses the importance of effectively enforcing business policies with kindness and compassion. She shares a personal story about a client's respectful adherence to her cancellation policy despite facing unforeseen circumstances. Dawn emphasizes the significance of building trust, respe...

Embrace Imperfection: Taking Messy, Immediate Action in Business In this episode of Business Breakfast in Bedhead, Dawn Bradley discusses the importance of embracing disorganization and taking action despite imperfections. Drawing from her own experiences as a creative and self-employed professional since 2010, Dawn shares insights on overcoming insecurities, particularly within the beauty industr...

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 h...

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 with...

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...

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...

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 profita...

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 with...

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...

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...

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 vi...

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, high...

Overcoming Emotional Discounting in Your Business In this episode of Business Breakfast and Bedhead, host Dawn Bradley discusses the struggles of emotionally discounting in your business due to feelings of guilt and fear of confrontation. Bradley shares personal experiences and offers advice on developing confidence and communication skills to help service providers maintain fair pricing without f...

Mastering Client Policies: Overcome Cancellations and No-Shows In this episode, the speaker addresses the significant financial loss service providers face due to client cancellations and no-shows, despite having policies in place. They emphasize the importance of creating a safe, judgment-free zone for learning and interaction. The speaker talks about the necessity of not only having a cancellati...

How to Attract Clients Without Appearing Desperate: Become A Client Magnet In this episode of 'Business Breakfast and Bedhead,' Dawn Bradley shares valuable insights on acquiring new clients without coming across as desperate. She discusses overcoming the fear of embarrassment and the importance of taking courageous and vulnerable actions to build confidence. Dawn also introduces her 'Client Magne...

Rebuilding Your Clientele Fast: Taking Wild Responsibility and Adding Value In this episode of 'Business Breakfast and Bedhead,' discover effective strategies to rebuild your clientele quickly. Learn how to overcome anxiety, take wild responsibility for your current circumstances, and add unique value to attract and retain clients. The speaker shares personal stories of rebuilding a clientele on t...

Creating Client Magnetism and Overcoming Industry Struggles In this episode of 'Business Breakfast in Bedhead,' Dawn Bradley addresses the common challenges faced by service industry professionals, especially hairstylists, in attracting and retaining clients. Dawn encourages listeners to join her live calls on Instagram, where she shares insights on combating slow booking periods and feeling irrel...

Building Clientele with Courageous and Imperfect Action In this episode of Business Breakfast and Bedhead, the host shares insights and personal experiences on how to attract new clients and fill up an empty schedule. The discussion focuses on the importance of taking responsibility, showing up courageously, and taking imperfect action. The host recounts her journey of building clientele multiple...

Building Your Clientele with the Action Method In this episode of Business Breakfast and Bedhead, Dawn Bradley discusses the key factors in building your clientele using her ACTION method. She elaborates on the importance of acknowledging your current situation, having compassion for yourself, tackling problems head-on, getting inspired, staying optimistic, and navigating outcomes. Dawn emphasizes...

Effortlessly Attracting Clients: Action Plan for Business Success In this episode of Business Breakfast and Bedhead, the focus is on strategies to quickly attract clients without the need for hard selling or persuasion. The host emphasizes creating a magnetic allure around your services by acknowledging your current state, showing compassion for yourself, tackling problems head-on, staying inspire...

Confronting the Fear of Failure: Transform Your Mindset and Business In this episode of 'Business Breakfast and Bedhead,' host Dawn Bradley discusses the pervasive fear of failure that paralyzes many entrepreneurs, service providers, and beauty professionals. Dawn emphasizes the importance of confronting and understanding this fear rather than waiting for it to dissipate. She shares personal anecd...

How to Build and Rebuild Your Clientele: Tips from Expert Dawn  In this episode of Business Breakfast in Bedhead, Dawn shares her extensive experience on rebuilding and growing a clientele on three different continents. She emphasizes the importance of creating a safe, judgment-free community, taking personal responsibility, and taking messy, immediate, imperfect action. She narrates her own journ...

Gaining Clients and Elevating Confidence: A Guide for Anxious Creatives.  In this episode of Business Breakfast and Bedhead, host Dawn Bradley shares tips and strategies for gaining new clients and taking ownership of your business. Dawn discusses her personal journey from being an assistant to a fully-booked hairstylist, emphasizing the importance of taking responsibility, creating a plan, and ta...

Combating Burnout: Stepping into Your Simplicity Season In this episode of 'Business Breakfast and Bedhead,' Dawn Bradley addresses the growing issue of burnout among business owners and service providers. Dawn offers practical advice on regaining excitement for your work, rekindling your passion for work, achieving financial stability, and creating less stressful workflows. Emphasizing the import...