EP 42: The Designer Bag Theory: How to Reframe Rejection in Business

“Be the designer bag - not the bargain bin.” In this solo episode, Hayley dives into a mindset shift that will completely reframe how you think about rejection, pricing, perceived value, and your worth as a business owner or service provider. It's called The Designer Bag Theory - and once you hear it, you'll never see “no” the same way again. Whether you’re tired of discounting yourself, frustrated by client pushback on price, or just want to confidently stand in your value - this episode is your permission slip to stop begging and start owning your positioning. In this episode, we unpack: The Designer Bag Theory and how to apply it to rejection in business Why perceived value isn’t universal — and that’s okay How to stop selling to the wrong people (and what it’s costing you) The real reason you don’t need to explain your worth to everyone Why rejection is actually data - and how to use it to improve your offer A reminder that you’re not for everyone - and that’s the point If you have a question you want answered: 🎙️ Leave us a voice note → speakpipe.com/TopOfMindPodcast 📩 DM us → @topofmind.pod 💌 Email → hello@topofmindpod.com 🎧 Or drop a question in the Spotify Q&A boxSign up to our emails and get the ideas, events, and tools that’ll keep you inspired, confident, and showing up like the brand you know you can be: ⁠www.gambitcollective.com.au/email-link Top of Mind is an extension of our business Gambit Collective - a pay-as-you-go marketing agency making marketing, social media, and personal branding expertise accessible to everyone. Don’t forget to rate, subscribe, and review – it helps the pod grow, brings in incredible guests, and unlocks more conversations to help you grow and scale your business. Follow along on your preferred channels: Top of Mind on IG: ⁠@topofmind.pod⁠ Top of Mind on TikTok: ⁠@topofmind.pod⁠ Gambit Collective on IG: ⁠@gambit.collective⁠ Gambit Collective on LinkedIn: ⁠Gambit Collective⁠ Gambit Collective on TikTok: ⁠@gambitcollective⁠ Hayley on IG: ⁠@hayleywestoby⁠ Hayley on LinkedIn: ⁠Hayley Westoby⁠ Hayley on TikTok: ⁠@hayleywestoby⁠