I Cancelled My Launch: Not Because It Flopped - Because It Worked!
I really did cancel my launch. But not because it flopped, or because I wasn’t organised enough.I cancelled it because it sold out before I even got started.In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on how that happened — and why it’s not just about strategy. Yes, I followed the Bold Money framework. But the truth is, this launch worked because of the mindset and -deconditioning work I’ve been doing (the same work I teach inside Plenty).In this episode I'm talking about:The messy, human way I actually launch (and why it still works).How I sold out Bold Money in 3 emails — without a polished plan or endless content.Why your launches keep stalling if you’re still tying your worth to the outcome.What de-conditioning really looks like when it comes to money and business (and why most mindset work doesn’t go deep enough).How to build a business that works with your rhythms, energy, and quirks instead of constantly trying to “fix” yourself.Want to experience this for yourself? Early Bird for Plenty is open right now! Get all the details here.
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Back from a Break: Rest, Money, and the Fear of Slowing Down
If you’ve ever sat there thinking, “but if I actually rest, how the hell am I going to make money?” - then this episode is for you.I’m back after a longer break than planned and today I’m chatting about what happened when I actually let myself rest this summer. No surprise that it felt good AND it brought up all kinds of wobbles about worth, productivity, and whether I was doing enough.Inside this episode we get into:Why slowing down makes us feel so bloody uncomfortable.The old hustle–crash–repeat cycle I realised I was still caught in (ugh).How to build your business around the energy you actually have, not the mythical “one day” version of you.And because I know so many of you are in this too I want you to know that Bold Money is open right now. It’s my six-month group where we go deep on this stuff: building those £5k+ months without running on fumes or pretending you’re someone you’re not. Early bird’s on, you can find all the info here.So if you’re wobbling post-summer, feeling guilty for not being “productive enough,” or just fancy hearing me admit that my favourite way to rest involves crisps and terrible American first responder TV dramas… hit play!
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Top Moneymaking Tips for 2025
In this episode, I share my key takeaways from the five interviews in the series. If you have missed any of them be sure to go back and listen, I’m not exaggerating when I say I found them lifechanging! shares five key steps for success in 2025: Tune in for invaluable insights on getting curious about your business highs and lows, embracing evolution in the online world, getting curious about what work for you, and making decisions based on exactly that – decisions that you’ll be able to embrace with your whole self! I hope you enjoyed these episodes as much as I enjoyed making them, and that you feel empowered to make 2025 your best year yet!Mentioned in this episode: Ready to stop apologising for your prices and start 2025 with real confidence? My Pricing Without Apology Toolkit is available for pre order right now. It's packed with practical tools and emotional support to help you charge the prices that actually work for your business. Preorder right here: https://www.raydodd.co.uk/price-without-apology
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Regulating Your Business's Nervous System with Vix Meldrew
My final guest of the ‘You’re Guide to Making it Happen in 2025’ series is the brilliant Vix Meldrew!Vix has been through the ups, downs, and everything in between of online business, and is here to share how she figured out how to regulate both the financial and emotional side of it all.We dive into the ‘twilight zone of business’ that was 2022, taking a look at the pandemic from Vix’s perspective of someone who was running her own business long beforehand (and is certain to be long after!). Vix brings a fresh perspective on the changes that came with the pandemic, especially in consumer behaviour.Tune in for amazing insight on how to adjust your messaging for discerning eyes, streamline your sales process, and communicate the value of what you do in a way that is both passionate and efficient!If you want to know more about Vix, you can find her at https://vixmeldrew.com/Mentioned in this episode: Ready to stop apologising for your prices and start 2025 with real confidence? My Pricing Without Apology Toolkit is available for pre order right now. It's packed with practical tools and emotional support to help you charge the prices that actually work for your business. Preorder right here: https://www.raydodd.co.uk/price-without-apology
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From getting visible to going Viral with Jo Hutton
Joining me for the fourth episode of the 'Your Guide to Making it Happen in 2025' series is the amazing Jo Hutton!Jo walks us through the transition from being a studio-based yoga instructor to the discoveries that began when she started to offer her services online during the pandemic. As someone whose business was rooted in a physical presence, Jo comes to us with a unique perspective on just how expansive an online presence can be for any business.Starting with the transition itself, we dive into the lessons that Jo learned while embracing visibility, especially when what started out as a TikTok experiment led to her going viral. Tune in for some amazing insights on how to build and maintain your confidence and sense of self when showing up online!QUOTES:" These are not personality traits. They are skills that I can learn or unlearn. And where I focus my energy is where it's going to grow." "Let me tell myself a better story about Instagram. Let me tell myself that I can learn this, that there's a formula, and that it's not happening to me, I'm happening to it. If both of those stories aren't true, then pick the one that's gonna feel better in your head."" The hardest bit is climbing up cringe mountain. But once you're on the other side of cringe mountain, it doesn't matter which cringe mountain you've climbed. If you see someone else climbing cringe mountain, you will do nothing but cheer."Mentioned in this episode: Ready to stop apologising for your prices and start 2025 with real confidence? My Pricing Without Apology Toolkit is available for pre order right now. It's packed with practical tools and emotional support to help you charge the prices that actually work for your business. Preorder right here: https://www.raydodd.co.uk/price-without-apology
Real You Real Money is where honest conversations meet unapologetic ambition. Hosted by Ray Dodd, Money Mindset and Business Coach, this podcast is for big dreaming business owners who want to make more money without abandoning who they are.
If you’re done with the all-or-nothing of hustle culture and tired of being told to just "think positive" or "charge your worth," you’ll find something different here: real talk about the messy, magical, and deeply human side of making money.
We explore the intersection of mindset, identity, nervous system safety, and pricing power, so you can create sustainable, values aligned success, even when life is lifeing.
This is a space for nuance, not noise. Let’s do money differently.
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