Miki Wright - Pricing Strategist & Biz Funding Expert

In an age of Independent Beauty Pros, are we sometimes making it harder on ourselves than we need to?

While there’s nothing wrong with wanting to be your own boss, why do we resist an opportunity to learn and grow, oftentimes faster?

Why does opting to be an Assistant feel like a step back or down?

Join me and Tiffany Wilson, as we stir the pot, seek answers and share what’s real about being ‘a Boss’ and what’s not. We’ll be on at 2pm ET today!! On Facebook and Linked In. Hope to see you there.

Making $100,000 isn’t right for everyone.
But is it right for you? 🤔

Have you told yourself that making 6-figures is NOT for you for any of these reasons?  If so, you may want to rethink them and consider this incredible opportunity that will revolutionize your business and accelerate your path to success.
 
1. I Can't Have a Work-Life Balance:  In order to generate a substantial income may require working long hours, including evenings and weekends, right?

Most of the Beauty Pros that I work with, work 3 days a week, do 5-7 clients and go home with energy to enjoy their family and other interests.
 
2. I Have to Have a High Ticket Specialty or Niche:  You have to have a high end specialty to earn the big bucks, right?  And you have to specialize in something that you don't really want to do.  

To the surprise of many, my Guest Expert for my 6-figure group primarily does color and silk press services.  No weaves, no extensions, no loc services.  She does what she loves and creates a great income too!  
 
3. If I Make More, I'll Lose My Creativity:  For many hair stylists, the profession is a creative outlet and a passion.

Unfortunately, many have lost their creativity because of overbooking, not setting and keeping clear boundaries and underpricing and discounting, which causes them to overwork.  

It's not easy to be at your creative best, when you’re overworked.  It seems counter-intuitive, but the most creative people I know, leave space to think, and personalize their work - and they make more than they did before.  
 
Ready to reconsider making 6-figures in the next 12 months? The countdown is on, there are a few more spaces in my 6-Figure Breakthrough Mastermind  – a game-changing group coaching program designed exclusively for Beauty Pros and Creative Business Owners who want to make 6-figures, without overwork or overwhelm.

If that sounds like you, DM me the word ‘ME’ and I’ll send you details.

P.S. The Special Cyber Monday offer ends at 12 Midnight Monday, PST

She did it afraid. One of my Coaching clients, Ashley Graves , joined us on the 6-figure Breakthrough Mastermind last Monday as our Guest Expert, and shared how she was told by her family and friends that she couldn't make any money just doing hair. That hair is more of a 'hobby' or a 'side hustle'.

One day she heard from God, to leave her JOB, and become an Assistant. An Assistant? But she already had her license, right? But she humbled herself, took an Assistant position (in a great Salon) - and for less than she was making at her job. Who would do something like that? Only someone crazy, right?

But within 6 months her life, career and income transformed.

So why do I share this with you? While her story is super inspiring, I share this, because her decision to leave her job, and take a HUGE leap of faith, was scary.

But it's what you do with that vision that matters. Will you be obedient? Will you take the next step, even though you can't see the entire staircase? Will you risk upsetting, or disappointing family and friends? It's all up to you.

Will you believe in yourself and your dream and take steps, when you're still afraid, when you think you can't afford it, when it seems completely backwards to you? The choice is yours. And YOU are the only one who can make it.

I'm also sharing this because, I'm excited to work with 3 people, 3 Business Owners, who know they are to do big things, but it's just not showing up in their life right now.

They, like Ashley, want a guide, someone who's been there, and is willing to share, support, guide, push when needed, and help them reach greater.

They are willing to invest in their own future. They may have some great things in place, but there's still a missing puzzle piece or two.

I want to work with 3 people 1 on 1, and give them they need to reach and exceed 6-figures in the next year or less.

If that sounds like you, and you want to apply, DM me for a very special and limited offer that will end on Cyber Monday. Just say, “It's ME!”

That’s the post. Keep planting seeds. 🌱

I hate to start your day off by being so blunt, but the reality is, almost every day, I speak with Stylists who are struggling financially.  

For many, they're in a Suite, that seemed manageable when they started, but they quickly saw, if they didn't already have a full clientele (and the right pricing), that they were just not able to keep up with the cost of running a business - and their home expenses.  
It's definitely frustrating, but it's only the tip of the iceberg of a downward spiral.  (See the slides)

If you’re ready to turn things around and create the income and career you want and need, I’d like to help.

Because it’s not really your fault that one of the most important parts of your career wasn’t taught to you. It’s like buying a puzzle where there’s a missing piece. No matter how good you are, without that piece, you can’t complete the puzzle.

The cool thing is, it’s a PROVEN system that walks you step by step into a business that will keep you busy year round. And right now, with the Buy Now, Pay Later option with Affirm, if you qualify, you can get started for ONLY $27, with 0 interest!

So you can’t say you can’t afford it. And in fact you can’t afford not too!

In addition, I want to support you along the way, so in addition to the online course, I’m offering you more than a full month of access to my 6-figure Breakthrough Mastermind to help you reach your goals even faster!

Click the link now, because my Black Friday offer ends tomorrow night at 12 midnight PST. https://mikiwright.thinkific.com/courses/90days (or link in bio). On the check out page look for the options of Klarna, Afterpay and Affirm or you can choose my 4 pay option for only $89/month!

P.S. Imagine how you will feel in January, when you're busy and your colleagues are talking about how slow it is. That will be a thing of the past for you, because you took a leap and learned what you really need to succeed!
 
P.S.S. If this isn't right for you, share it with a friend or colleague who wants to be busy and making money!

Happy Veteran's Day to all who have served! We know that freedom isn't free and we greatly appreciate your service and sacrifice. May God Bless you all!

Excited that the 6-figure Breakthrough Mastermind starts on Monday! The Welcome emails went out earlier today. There are so many behind the scenes details to make for an enriching, engaging learning (and doing 😉) experience.

We’re jumping right in to ‘Tame the Chaos’ and set the stage for success. There’s something that the Top 20% are doing differently than the ‘Average 80%! And I’m going to be spilling the tea, starting with getting out of overwhelm and getting organized! Can’t wait!

What’s your best organizing (time, life, space, etc.) tip?

P.S. If you’ve already declared 2024 as your breakthrough year, we’re getting a jumpstart on it, and there are still a few spaces available. Let’s go get it! If you’d like to join us, just message me the word DETAILS.

Happy November!! It’s so true, you don’t get to the top of a mount by accident. It definitely takes focus, intention and taking one step at a time.

The same is true for becoming a 6-figure Stylist/Beauty Pro/ Business Owner. Did you know that only 13% of small businesses reach that milestone?

I’m grateful to have helped thousands reach that goal, and go even further, so now I’m excited to introduce the 6-figure Breakthrough Mastermind to help serious Beauty Pros and other Entrepreneurs reach their goals and set themselves up for success.

So who is it for? If you're smart, talented and you've got the skills to hang with the best, but you still haven't cracked the code on making 6-figures?

Want to learn how to do it in record time? You know that’s part of your 2024 goal?

Well, I’m offering a year long Mastermind to position you to become a 6-figure and beyond business owner, without overwork or overwhelm.

FOR SERIOUS BEAUTY PROS ONLY: The sessions will meet the first 3 weeks of each month for Q&A, hot seat coaching, masterminds, and you’ll get to meet experts in the areas that are covered each month. Is that something you might be interested in or maybe not?

If so, message me the word DETAILS, or drop it in the comment section below!

P.S. If you’ve taken yourself about as far as you can go, with trying to figure it out, it may be time to consider a guide to help you scale that mountain.

P.S.S. Spaces are limited and it starts soon, so don’t delay.

Less than 30 days ago I set out to help talented, yet less than fully booked, Beauty Pros, and look at the text I got yesterday! So proud of her!! 🙌🏽🙌🏽

I’m excited for the next folks I can help. The 6-figure Breakthrough Mastermind starts on Monday! I can’t wait to hear the success stories that come from it! If you’d like to be one of them, message me the word DETAILS and I’ll send you the details.

I’m not into all that scary stuff, but you’ve got me with a holiday that celebrates with candy and cookies!! 😜🎃 Yum! Happy Halloween! Enjoy! Miki

Did you know that only about 13% of Small Business Owners make $100,000 or more?  I know, I was surprised too.  

But when I think about it, I feel excited too, because I've helped thousands of Hairstylists and other Beauty Pros reach that coveted goal.  

That's pretty cool, because it changed their lives, their families lives, and their creativity increased and their clients love the experience!  
 
You see, I don't teach them to cram in as many people as you can, keep them sitting around all day and go home exhausted every night.  

Making 6-figures is about working smarter, versus harder.  It's about designing your day, getting your clients in and out, making them feel special, having the time to do the extras they may request and going home with energy to actually enjoy your family and your life. 
 
If that sounds like your dream life, you're in luck.  

I've been listening, the cost of doing business is going up - from product costs to rents. Some clients are coming in less frequently, some have been burned from unprofessional experiences, and many Stylists and others I speak to say, in general, business is slow.
 
And at the same time, I'm talking with many of my graduates, and they are thriving.  What makes the difference?  They have a SYSTEM that works in good times and bad.  And if you're interested, that's what I'd like to share with you.

Just DM me the word DETAILS and I’ll send you some info to consider joining our next Mastermind.

P.S. Spaces are limited, and it starts soon, so don’t delay.

P.S.S. There’s a super special offer for the Fast Action Takers! 🙌🏽🙌🏽

Just a little pre-Halloween humor, lol! 🎃 Happy Saturday!

Join us at 7pm EST on !! Bring questions and let’s talk! We’ll be sharing about the most state of the art virtual Barbering Show in the world 🌎 and why you don’t want to miss it! 💈✂️❤️

Which comes first? Branding or clients? I’ll go first. When I first started, I needed clients like I needed air! 😯😬

That was a warm body to sit their rear end in my chair, receive the service I was providing and pay me.

That was it. I wasn’t picky. Whatever style you wanted, male, female, child, senior, professional, student? It didn’t matter. All I needed to know, was do you have hair? Have a seat please, lol!!

My first promotions may have seemed tacky. But they worked. Then they got better. Then they became pretty stunning.

And you know what, I ended up building an incredible, some might say ‘fabulous’ brand! It happen organically, with some intention and strategy, but all after I had the foundation of a business, which is, of course, Clients!!

If you need clients like I did, or if you just need to fill in some ‘holes’ in your book with some new, ideal clients, DM me the word CLIENTS and I’ll get you some info on my 30 day Group Coaching that will put clients in your chair within the next 2 weeks, if not sooner.

P. S. There are only a few spaces, and it starts Monday, so don’t delay!

P.S.S. Let me know which comes first for you, below 👇

Happy October! 🎃 As you start this new quarter, let me leave you with a few ideas on how to fill your chair (or other business) right now:

1. Online, slide into the DM's. 📱 No matter how good your posts are, only a fraction (think 10%) actually see what you're posting. Connect with your followers more directly. Why not offer a tip of the week to your followers in your area and see what happens?

2. Create a special offer for October. Then let every business in a 2 block radius know what you're offering.

3. Follow those businesses online, interact with their posts and attend some of their in person events.

Most of your clients (prospective clients), already go to some of their stores, restaurants, etc.

They're already in your neighborhood, they just don't know about you! 🤫

I hope that gets your wheels turning for ways to bring new clients into your Salon. Pleas share what’s working for you now?

P.S. If you’re wanting some support around filling your chair quickly, there are still a few spots in the 30 day Get Fully Booked Group Coaching Program. It starts next week and there’s space for 10 people max, so if you want more details, DM me the word CLIENTS right away.

Happy October! 🎃 As you start this new quarter, let me leave you with a few ideas on how to fill your chair (or other business) right now:

1. Online, slide into the DM's. 📱 No matter how good your posts are, only a fraction (think 10%) actually see what you're posting. Connect with your followers more directly. Why not offer a tip of the week to your followers in your area and see what happens?

2. Create a special offer for October. Then let every business in a 2 block radius know what you're offering.

3. Follow those businesses online, interact with their posts and attend some of their in person events.

Most of your clients (prospective clients), already go to some of their stores, restaurants, etc.

They're already in your neighborhood, they just don't know about you! 🤫

I hope that gets your wheels turning for ways to bring new clients into your Salon. Pleas share what’s working for you now?

P.S. If you’re wanting some support around filling your chair quickly, there are still a few spots in the 30 day Get Fully Booked Group Coaching Program. It starts next week and there’s space for 10 people max, so if you want more details, DM me the word CLIENTS right away.

Happy October! Do you know a Stylist who’s looking for more clients? I’m going to host a 30 day Group Coaching Program to help them get clients in the next couple of weeks, to make October a fabulous month!

It starts next week, and only 10 spaces. So if you know anyone who may be interested, please ask them to DM me the word CLIENTS and I’ll get them the details. Thanks, Miki

P.S. Remember, clients are everywhere! 😍

P.S.S. Did you know that 60%of your clients rebooking their appointment before they leave puts future business and income on the books. It’s so much better than the ‘I hope’ business strategy! 😉😩

Looking for more clients? 🤔 I’ve been listening, and some Hairstylists could really use some help getting more clients in their chair. And that’s one thing I do know how to do, so I’ve decided to open a private event for 10 people (first come, first serve) to help them get clients in their chair in the next 2 weeks!

It’s a 30 day Group Coaching Program and they’ll probably have clients the 1st week. The thing is, it’s only for the serious, because it will take some action. And it starts next week! If you know a Hairstylist who wants to learn how to find clients fast, and keep them coming back, please tag them or ask them to DM me the word CLIENTS 🙋🏽‍♀️

P.S. This will fill up quickly! And I can’t wait to hear the success stories!

What do you think? 🤔 How long do you have to make a great first impression? Immediately, 15 minutes in, or do you think they wait until the end to see the finish, before they decide? Clients feel free to weigh in. And this can be for any type of business.

Posted • Hey Hey! Join me and my W.I.F.E co host on her Podcast today at 3pm!!! Sharing secrets.. who doesn’t want to know the Tea ☕️ 😃

Wanna know the Ugly Truth About Black Female Entrepreneurs? Join me TONIGHT at 8pm EST on Every.Black!

As Black Female Entrepreneurs continue to lead the way in starting and running businesses, what are the, sometimes hidden, realities that they face that may keep them from achieving the success they desire and deserve? If you're a man, before you tune out, there are some basic truths about small business ownership that you may need to know to run a better business as well. Tonight we will talk about what you need to do to beat the odds and thrive in the current economy.

Every .Black International Entrepreneur Masterminds Meeting

Topic: The Ugly Truth About Black Female Entrepreneurs

Guest Speaker: Dr. Miki Wright, Business Coach, Funding Expert and Host of Beauty Superstars

Date: Monday, September 25, 2023, 8PM EST

Registration: https://everydotblack_masterminds.eventbrite.com - link in bio

Posted • A prayer over your finances:

Lord, I pray that you bless me with financial wisdom and abundance so that I may be able to pay off my debts and live a life free of financial worries. Help me to be a good steward of the resources you have given me, and to use them to glorify you and bless others.

Gain the tools by registering for this financial WINshop, an online summit on Sept 28th @ 6:30p by W.I.F.E. -- Women in Financial Entrepreneurship (Education & Empowerment) RSVP so you can join .ly/WIFESUMMIT

The W.I.F.E we all need!

I got the BEST surprise post last night!! Thank you so much Lauren !! 💜💜💜 So proud of you! You’re doing the work and getting the results! Woohoo! 🙌🏽🙌🏽 I’m grateful for all of my students, graduates and Coaching clients! 🙏🏽 Ready to invest in yourself? DM me the word ‘Invest’ and let’s go!! 💥

How do you reward your loyal clients?? 🤔

- Service discounts?
- Birthday specials? 🎉
- First dibs on appointments?
- Not raising their prices when you raise your prices?
- Throwing in FREE services from time to time?

Is it just random based on how you feel? Or do you have a plan for how you reward? Let’s talk about it!

I just love ❤️ getting these updates from my grads!! They are truly rocking it. Making more money with fewer clients and more time and energy to pursue other interests.

What I want to know is, who’s got next?!? 🤔

If you want it to be you, sign up now for the FREE 5-Day Confident Pricing Challenge that starts Monday and let’s get started!!

Sign up now and join us for the kickoff tomorrow (Sunday) at 7pm ET.

Link in bio or visit https://beautysuperstars.com/challenge.

P.S. I didn’t share the names of graduates of The Luxury Business Blueprint that sent me these, but they are real people, and I’ll be interviewing them on my podcast, Your Pricing Matters.

My first one with is airing now on my YouTube channel

I just love ❤️ getting these updates from my grads!! They are truly rocking it. Making more money with fewer clients and more time and energy to pursue other interests.

What I want to know is, who’s got next?!? 🤔

If you want it to be you, sign up now for the FREE 5-Day Confident Pricing Challenge that starts Monday and let’s get started!!

Sign up now and join us for the kickoff tomorrow (Sunday) at 7pm ET.

Link in bio or visit https://beautysuperstars.com/challenge.

P.S. I didn’t share the names of graduates that sent me these, but they are real people and I’ll be interviewing them on my podcast, Your Pricing Matters.

My first one with is airing now on my YouTube channel

Did you know, the price itself is just the tip of the iceberg? 🤔

At the end of the day, the price is just a number. It’s all the other things below the surface that make it so tough!

Tough to raise your prices. 📈 Tough to tell your clients how much their services will be, before you start. Tough to feel like your prices are the right prices for you, even when someone says, ‘wow, that’s expensive’.

That’s why I put together the FREE 5-Day Confident Pricing Challenge, where we’ll work on building your confidence and getting your pricing personalized for you! Because pricing is NOT one size fit all.

We’ll even touch on some of those mindset issues.

It may sound crazy, but it’s amazing what can happen in just 5 short days when you hang around me! That’s why I say, ‘Change your price, change your life.’

The Challenge kickoff is Sunday at 7pm ET, then we’re off to the races on Monday morning!

If you want to raise your prices before the holidays, (and you should), you don’t want to miss this FREE Challenge! It may be the last one for this year.

Link is in my bio or visit https://beautysuperstars.com/challenge to sign up now!

What’s your best excuse for not having raised your prices in the last 2-5+ years? I promise I’ve heard it before.

‘I need to take another class.’
‘I’m working on getting certified for ____.’
‘I need to remodel my salon.’
‘I need better refreshments.’

What’s stopping you?

Now I’m not saying, don’t take a class or get certified, etc. what I’m saying is raise your prices now for all the value you’re already bringing.

All the classes you’ve already taken. All of ‘the best’ products that you already use. All of the great styles you’re already doing day in and day out.

If you need it, I’m giving you permission to acknowledge that you deserve to to make more, just as you are today, for the value you are already bringing.

What do you have to say now? I really want to know. Drop your comments below. 👇👇👇

What's your biggest FEAR about raising your prices?  If you're like most people I meet, you're scared, make that terrified, that you'll lose all of your clients, right?

That's why I'm going Live tomorrow, Wednesday at 7pm ET - to share with you 3 reasons your clients won't leave if, make that ‘when’, you raise your prices.  My hope is that what I share will help you make a decision that's based on taking care of yourself, your business and your clients in a whole new way, rather than NOT taking action because of fear.
 
I don't know about you, but this time of year always makes me feel like it's time for a fresh beginning.  If you feel the same, join me tomorrow and let's get you unstuck, and at least ready to consider raising your prices before the holidays.  
 
Of course my Live is FREE, so if you know of another business owner, client or Beauty Pro who may enjoy this too, feel free to invite them.  They just need to join the Your Pricing Matters Private Facebook Group. 
 
P.S. Imagine your life a few months from now, when you've raised your prices, and breathe, you still have a clientele, and you're making more that you thought you could!  As one of my grads said, “You mean I could've been making this all along?!?”

What’s the best way to create consistent income? 🤔 Have clients already on your book in advance.

Whether you’ve had a slow Summer or a busy one, it’s time to set your sights on next month - which will be here in a blink!

If you’ve followed me or taken my training, you know m a big fan of rebooking your client’s next appointment BEFORE they leave.

But, in case you didn’t, here’s a few tips that may help you fill it this week, so you’ll be all set to kick into high gear after Labor Day next week!

1. Think of what services you would like to promote as we move into the fall season. Create a promotion for that service. It doesn’t have to be a discount. (I’m not big on discounting services 😉) So maybe it’s a bundle of 2 or 3 services for a special price, or something like a ‘gift’ with purchase.
2. The natural thought when we want or need more clients is to thing ‘find some new clients’. But I encourage you to go back to when you were the busiest this year, and contact every person you haven’t seen since then and share your promotion. Your existing clients can sometimes be the best. 😍
3. Make a post for Social Media about the services you want to promote. If you need a lot of clients, you can share the promotion. Otherwise you can post the benefits of the service and DM everyone who likes or comments, about your special offer.

So there are 3 steps you can take, this week, to fill your appointment book for September!

P.S. Be sure they leave with their next appointment for the holidays!! They need to book early, because you’re gonna be busy! 😉 Speak it into existence.

P.S.S. Now is a great time to prepare to raise your prices before the holidays (they busiest time of the year). You’re invited to join us for the FREE 5-Day Confident Pricing Challenge!

It starts Monday, September 11, so get your space now - and you’ll get some special treats before we start!

Sign up now at https://beautysuperstars.com/challenge or hit the link in my bio.

Sometimes I look up and wonder what is going on with the Beauty Industry?

Weaves, wigs and lacefronts came along and we stopped caring for, and about, our own hair. Until it’s gone.

Influencers came along and we stopped caring about making our clients the star, 🌟 and instead want to see how important we can make ourselves - all in the name of growing our business. 🤦🏽‍♀️

Braider’s got licensed but couldn’t shampoo, so we stopped caring about one of the most beloved, and essential parts, of the Salon experience.

We got booking apps and we stopped caring about the one or two clients who aren’t comfortable booking online.

We went ‘Natural’ and stopped caring about combing and grooming our hair daily.

We got bonnets and stopped caring what time of day, or where, we wear them.

We got Social Media and stopped caring about the people we could be servicing who live right around the corner.

Protective styles came along and we stopped caring about cleansing our hair and scalp every week or two.

We started taking deposits to avoid ‘no-shows’, but stopped caring if we showed up or not.

Dear Beauty Pros, we are NOT doing our clients a favor by doing their hair or other services. The clients are the lifeblood of our business. Without them we have no business.

I read a post, written by a client, and her experience of the Professional Beauty/Salon was not pretty. 🫣😩 I so appreciate what she shared, because we need a wake up call, if our profession is to survive.

Our job is to make each person who walks through our door, visits our website or likes our post, feel welcome, heard, seen - and have them leave looking and feeling more beautiful than when they came in - each and every time.

Our job is to let them know that we care.

I help Beauty Pros gain the confidence to raise their prices, because many of us are highly underpaid for the value we bring. But as my friend says, ‘We need to charge what we’re worth, but be worth what we charge.’

Let’s bring some caring back into Hair Care.

Have you ever spent 15 minutes trying to explain to a client why your prices are going up?

You threw in every reason you could think of - gas prices are up, the cost of hair color just went through the roof, your landlord is insane, daycare prices, anything you could think of, you told her.

Only to get pushback from that client, where you end up trying to defend your prices, or worse yet, giving in and lowering them back down. 😩

Or maybe she ended up leaving you for someone else.

What a waste of time. And you want to know a secret? 🤫

Most of that was for you, trying to convince yourself that your prices are OK. I know, you don’t want to hear that.

But what if I could show you how to raise your prices, and save yourself the time and headache, where your client’s not only don’t push back, but are on board?

Well stop for just a moment and sign up for the FREE 5-Day Confident Pricing Challenge right now. It starts the week of September 10th and it will have you ready to raise your prices within weeks!

Yep, do it now, before you forget. Visit https://beautysuperstars.com/challenge or click the link in my bio.

P. S. One Stylist came away from the last Challenge saying, “I learned, everything that I do I have to consider myself into the factor of running a successful business, and not killing my self for less while doing it, when I deserve so much more.” Her business hasn’t been the same since.