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What are you really charging for?

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What are you really charging for?

 

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Ever worried that your book, your blog, or your freebies give away too much

Or wondered if people would really pay for what you do?

In this week’s Chill & Prosper, I’m unpacking the truth:

✨ Why people happily pay for experiences they could technically get for free
✨ What you’re really charging for (it’s rarely the PDFs or videos)
✨ The role of community, accountability, and spaciousness in your offers
✨ How your childhood “wounds” might hide your true zone of genius
✨ Why you don’t have to convince skeptics - they’re not your market

This episode is part pep talk, part reframe, and permission to charge for the value you already bring.

Am I too young, too old, or too late?

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Too young, too old, or just right? Age, money & imposter syndrome

 

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Do you ever feel like you’re the wrong age for success?

Too young to be credible… or too old to stay relevant?

In this week’s Chill & Prosper Q&A episode, I’m tackling those fears (and more), including:

 ✨ What to do when you feel “too young” or “too old” for success
✨ Why business - and motivation - always goes in cycles
✨ How to stay grounded when your income fluctuates wildly
✨ The truth about what happens before a big money breakthrough
✨ Why imposter syndrome never really disappears (and why that’s okay)

This is a reassuring episode to remind you: you’re not behind, you’re right on time.

xx Denise

Self-Doubt, Shame and Forgiveness

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Self-doubt, shame and forgiveness

 

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In this week’s episode of Chill & Prosper, we’re going deep on two things so many entrepreneurs wrestle with:
✨ Self-doubt (especially fears when trying something new)
✨ Money shame (especially around debt + taxes)

You’ll hear:

My own early stories of debt, shame and learning to face the numbers
Why fear never fully goes away - and why that’s okay
What to do if you’ve made “mistakes” with money or business
How to stop waiting for perfection before you start
Powerful tools to regulate fear and rewrite your money story

This is one of those episodes that might just change how you talk to yourself.

 

xx Denise

P.S. It’s Halloween month, which means we’re talking FEARS inside Money Bootcamp. If you’re ready to release the fears and negative beliefs keeping you stuck, join us inside. Our live call this month will be about overcoming fears and our community is a safe place to talk about money openly to rewrite the rules together.

Join Money Bootcamp today

How to Make More Money in the Next 7 Days (Checklist Inside)

Feeling like your income needs a boost now?  Whether it’s a slow month, an unexpected bill, or you just want to stretch your earning muscles - this 7-day sprint is your money-first action plan.

No procrastabranding. No endless tweaking.

Just real, focused steps that bring cash in the door - fast.

Day 1: Pick Your Fastest Path to Cash

Start with one clear offer.
Not five. Not something you have to create from scratch.
Just the quickest, cleanest way you can help someone this week.

Some examples:

5 x 60-min coaching sessions at $X

10 seats in a pop-up workshop at $Y

3 VIP days at $Z

20 digital templates or downloads at $W

Then, write your simple offer sentence:

👉 “This week I have [number] spots for [result]. It’s $[price]. Grab yours here: [link].”

Day 2: Put Your Offer Everywhere

Visibility is everything this week.
Add your offer to:

Your Instagram bio

Your website header

The end of every social post and story

Paste this at the bottom of your content:

👉 “Ready for [result]? I have [number] spots this week at $[price]. Book here: [link].”

Day 3: Talk to Humans

Reach out to warm contacts - past leads, former clients, or people who’ve asked about your work before.

Use a simple DM or message like:

👉 “Hey [Name], I’m opening [number] spots for [offer] this week. It’s perfect if you want [result]. Want me to send details?”

This isn’t cold pitching - it’s service. People appreciate clarity and directness.

Day 4: Make It Easy to Buy

If someone’s ready to say yes, don’t make them jump through hoops.

✔️ Use a simple checkout page or send an invoice
✔️ Take payment upfront
✔️ Offer a couple of clear time options
✔️ Be firm on your price and confident in your value

This is where boundaries = better results.

Day 5: Reset Your Money Mindset

Taking action is powerful - but it works best when paired with clean energy.

🧠 Read a chapter from Get Rich, Lucky Bitch!
🧹 Do a 10-minute declutter
✨ Tap through any beliefs like: “I have to work harder to earn more”
🗣️ Affirm: “It’s my time and I’m ready for the next step.”

Energy matters. Don’t skip this.

Day 6: Add Social Proof + Urgency

Share a quick client win or testimonial that relates to your offer.

Remind people:

Spots are limited

The deadline is coming

This is the perfect week to jump in

Pro tip: Re-post yesterday’s offer again for different time zones or with a different hook.

Day 7: Follow-Up (Where the Magic Happens)

Most people don’t buy the first time. Or the second.
Follow-up is where sales often happen.

Message anyone who’s shown interest:

👉 “Just circling back in case this got buried—want me to hold a spot for you?”

And if you want to boost results, offer a small VIP upsell:

👉 “If you want results faster, I’ve got one VIP half-day available this week. Want in?”

You Can Absolutely Manifest More This Week

You don’t have to wait for a perfect launch, a fancy funnel, or a bigger audience.
You can create money now - with the offers, skills, and support you already have.

So, what action are you taking today?

Let me know in the comments - I’d love to celebrate with you!

xx Denise 

P.S. If you want accountability, coaching, and mindset tools that make money feel exciting (not scary), come join us in Money Bootcamp.

You’ll get access to a supportive community, mindset training, and real talk about making money in a way that feels totally align

How childhood experiences shape your money mindset

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How Childhood Experiences Shape Your Money Mindset

 

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Ever felt awkward setting your prices, chasing payments, or even just talking about money?

You’re not alone and you’re likely carrying money patterns from childhood.

In this week’s Chill & Prosper, I share:

How being told “money is rude” still makes it hard to talk prices today
Why allowance (or lack of it) creates guilt, rebellion, or over-correction
How divorce, alimony, and contrast growing up impact your self-worth
Simple “pattern interrupters” to shift these stories for good
Why compassion - for yourself and others - is key to rewriting money patterns

By having compassion for yourself, you can spot the threads from your childhood that are impacting your relationship with money and finally let them go.

Tenacity, tea and the truth about product-based business

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Tenacity, Tea and the Truth About Product-Based Business

 

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I love exploring money mindset across different industries and types of businesses. So today, I’ve got something unusual - a guest on the podcast with me to give you some real life tips from a product based business. 

Let me introduce you to Becky Fowler, founder of The Tea Collective, a luxury tea brand here in Australia. On this week’s episode of Chill & Prosper, Becky shares:

 ✨ How she went from superyacht stewardess to luxury store owner
✨ Her thoughts on pricing physical products with confidence
✨ Why mindset matters more than the margins
✨ The wild story of manifesting her dream retail space
✨ And what every product-based entrepreneur needs to hear

Grab a cup of tea and settle in for this fun and inspiring chat. 

What to do before you raise your prices

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What to do before you raise your prices

 

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Before you put your prices up, there are a few things you need to do first.

This week’s Chill & Prosper is all about tightening up money leaks, and creating boundaries that protect your time and energy - so you feel confident charging your worth.

Listen along to learn:

Why bartering and constant discounts keep you stuck
How to stop “scope creep” from draining your time
Easy ways to tighten up payment systems and cancellation policies
Why it’s okay to bundle, upsell, or offer a VIP “skip the queue” option
The affirmations that remind me: the price is the price

This episode is a pep talk to charge fairly and feel good about it.

xx Denise

P.S. I’ve put all my pricing strategies and tips (including scripts I’ve used to increase my prices) in my Ultimate Pricing Guide, click here to download your free copy. 

Making Smart Choices: Spending, saving and budgeting

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Making Smart Choices: Spending, Saving & Budgeting

 

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This week’s Chill & Prosper is all about making smarter, more aligned money decisions - without shame or restriction.

On today’s episode, I share:
✨ How I budget based on priorities, not guilt
🧠 Why understanding your Money Archetype helps with overspending
📱 The tools and apps I use to track expenses without obsessing
🎯 How to choose what to upgrade first in your life or business
💛 And the values-based process I use to make big decisions

If you’re ready to budget, spend, or invest in a way that feels good - this episode will help.

xx Denise

 

* This is not financial advice. I’m not a financial advisor and I don’t know your individual circumstances or goals so this is general information. I recommend speaking to a financial advisor to work on your budgeting, saving and money goals.

Behind the Scenes: What I Actually Use (and Recommend)

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Behind the Scenes: What I actually use (and recommend)

 

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Hey friend,

People always ask me:

“What tools do you use?”
“What courses were worth it?”
“What do I really need to succeed in business?”

This week’s Chill & Prosper is your behind-the-scenes look at the exact tech, tools, courses, and mindset shifts that have helped me build and run my 7-figure business (with a small team and a big heart).

Inside:
✨ My honest take on tech like Kajabi, Calendly, and Canva
✨ The surprisingly unsexy investments that moved the needle
✨ How I choose courses (and when I know I’m procrastinating)
✨ My favourite mindset and launch mentors
✨ Plus: what I’ve learned from 15+ years of experimenting

And if you want to check out any of these recommendations, I’ve listed a bunch of the tech and systems here. 

xx Denise

 

All Your Launch Questions Answered

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All your launch questions answered

 

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If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, confused, or downright scared about launching your course or program - this one’s for you.

In this week’s Chill & Prosper, I’m answering ALL your launch questions.

Whether you’re just starting out or have launched before and still feel unsure, you’ll hear practical tips, permission slips, and honest stories.

Listen to learn:
✨ What to do if you’re scared of being annoying with emails
✨ How to launch without doing it live every year
✨ Evergreen vs cohort launches - and which one’s right for you
✨ Why your first launch doesn’t have to be “perfect” to be powerful
✨ The truth about deadlines, bonuses, and broken links (yep!)

Launching can feel like a lot, but you don’t have to figure it out alone.

xx Denise

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