‘You’re hiding your bananas.’ This simple statement was enough to really shift the gears of Hannah Martin’s business (well, that and Hannah changing her mindset. But back to the bananas for a minute). Having started the Talented Ladies Club to inspire and empower mothers and encourage them not to give up on their professional dreams, Hannah soon realised that running a business fuelled by passion alone would only get her so far (sound familiar?).
So she decided to invest in business coaching and was challenged to pull on her brave pants and face her fear of sales. Like the greengrocers of old, she was told she needed to get her ‘bananas’ out to the front of her ‘shop’ and show them off! More importantly, to attract the right customers, she needed to price her ‘bananas’ correctly.
(Ok, we’re done with the bananas 😁!!!).
For Hannah, getting your pricing right is one of the most important aspects of running a successful business. So, it’s rather wonderful that she’s here on this week’s Sparkle and Thrive podcast, sharing her pricing journey and revealing the top tips she’s learned along the way. And, we promise you, her episode is absolute gold!
Here’s why you need to tune in
✨ There’s the moment Hannah explains what we really mean when we say ‘I can’t afford it’ (we love her take on this!).
✨ You’ll love Hannah’s nifty ‘no, but’ trick (it’s genius!).
✨ And you don’t want to miss Hannah’s gentle reminder that you should never be running scared in business.
As Hannah says: “Never let a client make you feel bad or make you feel like you’ve got to explain yourself. It’s your business. A client can choose to work with you or to not work with you…They should want to work with you as much as you want to work them.” Boom! 💥
Here’s what to listen out for:
[08:38] Learn why coaching has been an invaluable investment for both Hannah and Joy.
[13:52] Hear how Hannah learned to show off her bananas!
[15:08] Discover the early mistakes Hannah made in her business and why she’s not ashamed of them.
[25:58] Hear why getting your pricing right will help you attract more clients.
[32:48] If you have clients who want everything for nothing, you’ll love Hannah’s story.
[34:57] Hear Hannah’s take on what we mean when we say ‘I can’t afford it’.
[42:52] Move away from charging per hour and learn how to get the pricing of your packages right.
[52:38] Learn Hannah’s brilliant ‘no, but’ trick.
So, if you’ve been hiding your bananas away (sorry, we couldn’t resist!), it’s time to get out there and face your pricing fears. It’s time to earn what you’re worth.
Links and resources mentioned in this episode:
Marie Forleo – Everything is Figureoutable
Janene Liston’s Sparkle and Thrive Podcast episode – [Episode 58] Is your pricing right?
Jennifer Allwood – Fear is Not the Boss of You
Talented Ladies Club – Social Media Moneymaker
Talented Ladies Club – Pricing Masterclass
Connect with Hannah
Website ｜ Instagram ｜ Twitter ｜ LinkedIn
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