When I first raised my rates, I felt sick. 🥴 nooo like literally unwell.I hit post on my new packages and then… waited for brides to tell me I was too expensive.
Spoiler: no one did. They just kept booking.
But what I noticed? I was the bottleneck.
Every time I ignored my numbers, I’d panic and lower my price in my head before the bride ever said a word.
CEO Mondays fixed that for me. Because instead of stressing a rate increase:
- I had data for months telling me I was booking
- Checked the evidence that I had demand to support it
- Ask: am I on track or am I undercharging myself out of fear?
It feels a lot different to confidently raise your rates vs second guessing and seeding doubt before you ever hear back from a bride.
The to-do’s:
📓 Journal Prompts:→ What felt scary about money this week?→ What booking or package made me feel PROUD?→ What’s one money win I can celebrate?→ What’s one fear thought I can let go of?→ What’s my booking goal for this month?
💻 Business:
- Review current bookings vs your annual goal
- Look at what bridal party size brides are booking the most
- Sell my services on stories this week
- Schedule one piece of content that highlights VALUE, not price
📲 Personal:
- Double check auto pay bills (are they up to date?)
- Clean out your work bag, re-stock your kit
- Meal prep or grab groceries for the week
- Knock out one financial task you’ve been avoiding (budget update, cancel unused subscription, etc.)
Your homework this week → post one story or reel that shares your clients story, go beyond just your *talent*.
My homework? I’ve been avoiding canceling a random $9.99/month app I never use. I finally canceled it today 🙌 and it reminded me how small money leaks add up just like undercharging can 👀.