The Six Figure Personal Stylist Podcast

Why Six Figures Still Feels Like Survival Mode

Nicole Otchy - The Styling Consultancy Episode 76

An identity crisis often arises when hustle meets success for established stylists. Despite hitting that magical six-figure revenue milestone, you feel disillusioned, burned out, or stuck. It’s like you’re still in business survival mode, just focused on getting the next client.

But now you’re ready to lay the foundation for your business’s evolution. Whether you’re chasing your next revenue goal or stuck in old patterns that have plateaued your profits, this four-part Multi Six-Figure Stylist Series is your call to upgrade and build the styling business you actually want.

In this premiere episode of the series on The Six Figure Personal Stylist Podcast, I’m revealing the truth behind why reaching $100,000+ in revenue rarely feels like how you imagined it would. I’ll discuss why business owners at this stage often feel more exhausted, unclear, and unsupported than ever, and what it takes to pivot from stylist-for-hire to creative CEO.

1:23 – How hitting six figures doesn’t guarantee clarity, peace, or freedom

6:18 – The high cost of chaos at higher income levels

7:33 – A widespread occurrence with financial milestones to avoid

9:59 – The key internal shift needed to step into a creative CEO mindset

15:43 – The importance of understanding your business to hire support effectively

19:15 – Why you need to upgrade your marketing and positioning at this level

23:15 – Why you shouldn’t wait to upgrade your identity, systems, and marketing


Mentioned In Why Six Figures Still Feels Like Survival Mode 

How Shame and Pride Keep Stylists From Creating True Client Transformation

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

Creative CEO Coaching

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