DOPAMINE HITS

Today’s dose: the price increase spiral.You know the one. You want to raise your prices, but suddenly you’re thinking about every client you’ve ever had, your entire local market, your childhood, and whether charging $10 more makes you a bad person.It doesn’t.This episode is your reminder that confidence sells, experience matters, and undercharging is not a marketing strategy.

Ever feel like someone is watching your business a little too closely?In this episode, we're diving into copycat culture in the sunless industry and entrepreneurship as a whole. From competitors copying offers, branding, pricing, and content to the emotional side of feeling like your hard work is being duplicated, we're sharing our honest experiences and perspectives.We talk about where the line exists between inspiration and imitation, how to stay focused on your own lane when everyone seems to be doing the same thing, and why originality is still one of the most valuable assets you can build.We also get into business growth, mental health, customer service challenges, outsourcing, finding balance, and the importance of building genuine relationships in an industry that can sometimes feel surprisingly small.Whether you've ever felt copied, compared yourself to someone else, or wondered how to stand out in a crowded market, this conversation is for you.CONNECT WITH US:Website: dopaminehitspodcast.comEmail: [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/dopaminehitspodcastENTER OUR GIVEAWAY:https://dopaminehitspodcast.com/giveaway

Ever feel like you're building a business, raising a family, trying to take care of yourself, and somehow expected to keep it all together at the same time?In this episode, we're talking about the realities of entrepreneurship that don't always make it onto Instagram. From first-year business struggles and busy season burnout to setting boundaries, protecting your mental health, and navigating the guilt that comes with trying to be everything to everyone.We share our experiences with burnout, the lessons we've learned about self-care, and why sometimes the most productive thing you can do is slow down and take a step back.We also dive into client retention, creating an experience people actually want to come back for, building community over competition, and the exciting next chapter of the Dopamine Hits Podcast.Plus, our "Not Gonna Lie" segment returns with a hilarious spray tan story that proves this industry is never boring.Whether you're an entrepreneur, service provider, parent, or simply trying to find a healthier balance in life, this episode is packed with honest conversations, relatable moments, and a few laughs along the way.CONNECT WITH US:IG: https://www.instagram.com/dopaminehitspodcastWebsite: dopaminehitspodcast.com

Welcome to Dopamine Hits, your weekly dose of all things sunless.Hosted by Natalie, Katie, and Lauren, this is your go-to spot for real conversations around the sunless industry, business, entrepreneurship, education, and the human side of building a career you love.key topics in this episode* Community over competition in the beauty industry* The role of solution companies as industry leaders* The importance of kindness and support among artists* Handling industry negativity and gossip* Building industry relationships and collaborationsChapters00:00 Technical Difficulties and Initial Connections00:08 Community Over Competition: Setting the Tone07:05 Creating a Supportive Industry Environment09:01 Humorous Anecdotes from the Spray Tanning Experience09:58 Navigating Intimacy in Professional Settings11:59 Uncomfortable Client Experiences13:56 The Challenges of Male Clients15:27 Unexpected Networking Opportunities17:37 Balancing Business and Personal Life21:03 The Struggle of Softness in a Hard World23:16 Child vs. Mother Dynamics in Relationships24:24 Building Connections in the Industry28:03 Building Community in the Sunless Industry31:30 Creating a Supportive Network33:44 Podcast Segments and Collaboration Ideas33:44 Potential Collaborations and Innovations33:49 Podcast Structure and Future PlansFOLLOW US ON IG:https://www.instagram.com/YOURWEEKLYDOPAMINEHIT