The Kate Taylor Show

In this episode, we continue the discussion from last week where I talked about the journey I took to make my first hire in the business. I'm bringing you a conversation I had with a very special guest, our Integrator and COO, Audrey, who shares her experiences in coming onboard and the practices and values that contribute to building an incredible team. Make sure to tune in next week's Part 2, as...

In today's episode, I share a bit about the journey I took to hire my first team member, starting with how I got started in my business and what led to me taking this next step. I also reveal some fun things you may not know about me, and make sure to tune in next week as I bring on a surprise special guest to fill in the rest of this story!   To join the waitlist and be the FIRST notified once we...

Would you like to have more ease and fun in your life, along with gaining more freedom? I feel like this is something that I talk about a lot, but I don't know if I've ever really gone into the details about how I've made this a reality in my own life and business. In this episode, I share what I did to make this happen for me, and the way that more systems and more structures can equal more fun f...

Today on the podcast we're doing something fun and a little bit different. Codi is here with me to go through fashion trends of past eras like the 80's, 90's, 2000's and 2010's, and we are asking each other to choose "This or That" and pick a trend to talk about  - even if it was horrific!  We want to hear from you, so let us know what your favorite trends were out of the ones we discussed in this...

On today's episode, you're going to hear a part of the Day Two portion of my recent live event, Stepping Into Fashion, where I talked about how to close your first high-paying client as a fashion stylist. If you'd like to hear the full version, make sure to go to https://katetaylor.lpages.co/2023-stepping-into-fashion-kti/ , but hurry as the replay will only be available for a limited time!  Do yo...

Are you struggling with landing and closing your first high-paying client, and you're wondering what it takes to do it? From all my years working in this industry, I've noticed common problems and patterns that come up for fashion stylists (yes, they came up for me too!) that are contributing to the issues landing high-paying clients. In this episode I want to call these problems and patterns out,...

Today's special guest is someone who's in our KTI community and has been through all of my programs, and she is one of my most favorite people ever! In this episode, I interview Swapna, as she shares about her journey to becoming a stylist, what she experienced by joining Stylist School, the big lessons she's learned while growing her business, and a whole lot more.   We hope you enjoy this episod...

What actually makes you a fashion stylist? Do you need qualifications, and how do you know if you're hiring a fashion stylist that's well trained? In today's episode I'm breaking it all down as I reveal what being a fashion stylist really means! I share the options available to you for education, why letting go of old beliefs is key, what leading with passion has to do with it, and so much more! ...

Today I'm sitting with someone near and dear to me who I spoke about a couple of episodes ago - I'm excited to introduce you to my partner Codi! Codi and I are answering questions just for you, and we covered a ton of things here, including how we met, who our celebrity crushes are, our biggest fears, what we would do differently if we could go back in time, our hopes and dreams as a couple, and s...

Today we're diving into the most asked about subject - packages and pricing, and looking at whether or not you should charge hourly (hot tip, there's a much more beneficial way to make money that works out for both you AND your client). In this episode, I share my knowledge about how you can make more money while doing what you love to do, all while impacting the lives of the people that you work...

When I first started my styling business, I didn't find anything wildly helpful online to guide me on how to get started. For today's episode, I want to share some tips that will not only help you get started, but the things to keep in mind that will set you up for ultimate success in this industry!   It is so wonderful to be working in a field that you know you are literally born for, so if that...

Today is a very special episode, as my best friend Michelle joins us on the podcast! In this episode, you get to hear from Michelle all about what it was like to be my friend when I started the business, what your loved ones should know about you starting a business that will help keep your relationships strong and healthy, some major shifts I've made over the years and the reasons why, and so muc...

This topic is a little more on the personal side, and I'm excited to share it with you here on the podcast. In this episode, I share my own journey of coming out, the blowback that came with it, the lessons I learned, and the support that I found along the way.  My partner Codi and I have such a beautiful life together, and it's only getting better and better. We know that a huge part of us being...

Can you use manifestation and magic in business? Is it even possible? Yes, you absolutely can, and I know this because I have done it!  In this episode, I reveal how it all works and the ways that you can use tools and strategies to help you manifest your reality and see that magic happen. This is one of my absolute favorite topics to discuss, and "magic" is my word of the year for 2023, which is...

Do you keep coming up against the same thing over and over again, and feel like you just can't get to where you want to be? You're not alone, and today, I take a deeper look at what is really going on and keeping you stuck.  Remember, you CAN do it, you're going to do it, and I can't wait to hear from you on how you use what I talk about in this episode to help you get unstuck…once and for all!  I...

Today we're talking to a huge fan favorite over at KTI world, and that is Craig Nordstrom, one of the founders of the incredible platform called Hue & Stripe. In this episode, Craig dives into the company's history, the technology they developed and the niches they serve, the big plans they have for the future, and so many more incredible topics! I want to help you get the virtual leg of your styl...

Many of the common questions we get all the time, from fashion stylists at all different levels in business, relates to money. How long does it really take to make money, and how does one make more of it? That's why today I wanted to focus on this topic and reveal the truth about making money as a fashion stylist!  As you'll hear, ultimately it takes a decision on your part to step into the role o...

Is fashion superficial? Why does fashion matter, and how does it make a difference in the world we live in? These are some of the questions I want to tackle today, because I feel there are a lot of misconceptions going around about fashion.  In this episode, I offer my personal opinions on what I believe to be true about fashion, and I hope what I share today gets you thinking about what fashion i...

Like many entrepreneurs, when Covid hit I had to shift my business to meet the unprecedented and uncertain times that we were all going through. Now that we are starting that journey of uncertainty again and with impending shifts and a looming recession coming, today I really wanted to talk to you about how you can turn this uncertainty around and use it to your advantage. In this episode, I revea...

Even if you think sex has nothing to do with your business, your life, and your overall success and happiness, you're wildly mistaken! Join me to talk about all things sex, and to debunk common myths while providing practical advice, are my amazing friends Vanessa and Xander Marin.  Vanessa is a licensed psychotherapist with 20 years of experience in the sex therapy field. Xander's a "regular dude...

Today we are diving into all things photoshoot, and I'm so excited to be joined by KTI's very own styling director, Lauren LaRocca, as we reveal everything you've wanted to know about photoshoots, both from a stylist standpoint and from someone who is getting a photoshoot done. Photoshoots are a big part of the KTI world and they are super fun, but there are a lot of elements that go into a photos...

Today I want to talk about balancing life and your business - Is it even possible, or are we forever going to be chasing one thing or another?  I'm here to tell you that you don't have to do it all, and there is a way to live life and run your business together but it's going to take having the right approach and mindset in order to do it.  It's so important that you begin working on your business...

As an entrepreneur, business owner, or CEO, we usually have a plan on how we want things to go or move forward in our business, but what happens when it doesn't go according to plan? How do we handle all the things on our plate when certain events or crises happen in life that need our immediate attention? Today, I share some things that came up in my life and how I was able to navigate it all by...

Did you know that about 95 percent of what makes a successful stylist is mindset, and only 5 percent is the how, the what, the when, the strategies and the structures? If you follow me or have listened to this podcast, you know that I stress the importance of having the right mindset, which is why in this episode I cover the ways to identify the pathways, patterns and thoughts in your subconscious...

Do you potentially have a codependent relationship with your business? Today's episode is all about how your business is not your baby, and to help me dive deeper into this topic, I'm joined by my good friend and amazing entrepreneur, Nicole Culver.  Nicole is a wife, mom of 3 girls, mindset expert, digital marketer, podcaster, and huge lover of all things coffee. In the past 10 years, she went fr...