#YFYI Your First Year In

On this episode I’m gonna be talking about some of the key relationships that you need to establish for you and your business. Also give you some thoughts on key relationships to think about in this new environment the CORONACONOMY. For more of what I’ve got going on check out: Books: https://www. YOURFIRSTYEARIN.com Follow me on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sonnyd1.0 Tiktok: https://vm.t...

All right so you’ve got the idea but now you’re wondering who the hell is going to pay for it? If you’re like me when I was trying to get started I had nothing I had already lost everything I had going for it and so I really was at the point of quit, take my ball and go home or figure something out. For more of what I’ve got going on check out: Books: https://www. YOURFIRSTYEARIN.com Follow me on:...

You may be in the position to design a career path for others or you may be in the position to design your own career path. Either way it’s your career path and you want to make sure it suits your goals in business, in life, and in the world you live. For more of what I’ve got going on check out: Books: https://www. YOURFIRSTYEARIN.com Follow me on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sonnyd1.0 T...

Heading into the new CORONACONOMY your hiring process is probably going to need a little bit of tweaking. On this episode I’m gonna share some of the things that I’ve discovered over the years hiring many many people and hopefully give you some tips and ideas to think about for the future. For more of what I’ve got going on check out: Books: https://www. YOURFIRSTYEARIN.com Follow me on: Instagram...

Men lie women lie numbers don’t. That’s a quote from one of my favorite artist songs Jay Z’s Reminder. On this episode I’m here to remind you that your numbers will tell the whole story about your business and hopefully make the business talk of numbers a little less intimidating. For more of what I’ve got going on check out: Books: https://www. YOURFIRSTYEARIN.com Follow me on: Instagram: https:/...

On this episode I’m going to talk about systemizing your business. Creating a business that works not only with you but independently from you. For more of what I’ve got going on check out: Books: https://www. YOURFIRSTYEARIN.com Follow me on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sonnyd1.0 Tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/uBxCNV/ Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/sonnydee1_0 Twitter: https://www...

The time to start thinking about diversifying your income streams is now. You only have two hands and eventually those two hands are going to stop working. What shape are you going to be in if that’s your only stream? For more of what I’ve got going on check out: Books: https://www. YOURFIRSTYEARIN.com Follow me on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sonnyd1.0 Tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/uBxCN...

On this episode I’m talking about finishing before you begin, which may seem backwards but it’s exactly how you’re going to need to start building your business if you’re going to be able to build it. For more of what I’ve got going on check out: Books: https://www. YOURFIRSTYEARIN.com Follow me on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sonnyd1.0 Tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/uBxCNV/ Snapchat: http...

Back at it! On this episode I’m gonna have you answer a couple critical questions as to why you want to be an owner in the first place. It’s in the answers to those questions you may find some surprising revelations. For more of what I’ve got going on check out: Books: https://www. YOURFIRSTYEARIN.com Follow me on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sonnyd1.0 Tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/uBxCNV...

Back again with another LIVE episode of YFYI- on this episode I’m getting into the second installment of the book series. Salon Ownership! What does it take? Are you up for the challenge? For more of what I’ve got going on check out: Books: https://www. YOURFIRSTYEARIN.com Follow me on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sonnyd1.0 Tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/uBxCNV/ Snapchat: https://www.snapc...

A lot of crazy ideas start with the question WHAT IF? On this live episode of StoryTime I’m going to be talking about the What if, what if you do make it through the beginning phases of building your career or establishing yourself in your new career. There are a lot of other things to consider from pricing to investing and spending. For more of what I’ve got going on check out: Books: https://www...

Salon InterviewS it’s not love at first sight is all about setting yourself up for success going into the interview. Join me live M-F 9AM ET on Facebook, Instagram, Zoom, and more! For more of what I’ve got going on check out: Books: https://www. YOURFIRSTYEARIN.com Follow me on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sonnyd1.0 Tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/uBxCNV/ Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com...

You may have heard the term it’s all about location, location, location, when opening a business, but there’s also a way you can ruin your career when you bounce around from location, to location, to location. I’m gonna share some insights and tips and hopefully open your eyes to why commitment is the only thing that success acknowledges. For more of what I’ve got going on check out: Books: https:...

On this 🔥🔥 episode I read the chapter Networking Do or Die and in real time adapt it to the current environment we are living in and the new economy the Coronaconomy! For more of what I’ve got going on check out: Books: https://www. YOURFIRSTYEARIN.com Follow me on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sonnyd1.0 Tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/uBxCNV/ Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/sonnyde...

On this episode of the podcast I’m going to be talking about mentors, coaches, and why you need them both. Also the critical board of advisors and how to assemble it. For more of what I’ve got going on check out: Books: https://www. YOURFIRSTYEARIN.com Follow me on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sonnyd1.0 Tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/uBxCNV/ Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/sonnydee1...

Definitely one of my favorite subjects this episode is from the recent StoryTime live that I did on death of the resume and some ideas on how to modernize it for the future we are heading into, enjoy! For more of what I’ve got going on check out: Books: https://www. YOURFIRSTYEARIN.com Follow me on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sonnyd1.0 Tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/uBxCNV/ Snapchat: http...

On this episode I am bringing the heat🔥I’m going to talk about the WHY which we all need to have a firm grip on before we start anything or else the temptation to quit when the going gets tough will be too great to bear! I would love your feedback! Join me live weekdays at 9 AM Eastern time on Instagram or Facebook! For more of what I’ve got going on check out: Books: https://www. YOURFIRSTYEARIN...

Back again for another episode of story time on this episode I’m reading the chapter Goals Set em’ but don’t forget em’ - there’s some really cool tools in this chapter to help you to set goals, serious goals and achieve them enjoy! For more of what I’ve got going on check out: Books: https://www. YOURFIRSTYEARIN.com Follow me on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sonnyd1.0 Tiktok: https://vm.t...

Here is episode 3 of StoryTime with Sonny D on this episode I’m reading the chapter Show Me the Money and adding the relevant additions that we’re faced with right now as we’re trying to sustain, maintain, or create a new economy. For more of what I’ve got going on check out: Books: https://www. YOURFIRSTYEARIN.com Follow me on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sonnyd1.0 Tiktok: https://vm.tik...

On this episode I’m sharing the recording from the second live StoryTime with Sonny D episodes I’ve been streaming on Facebook and Instagram hope you guys can catch it live, if you didn’t enjoy the recording love to get some feedback thanks for tuning in! For more of what I’ve got going on check out: Books: https://www. YOURFIRSTYEARIN.com Follow me on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sonnyd1...

Yes!! On this episode of the podcast I’m doing another live read from my first book your first year in salon interviews is inevitably gotta happen for you to get started so I’m gonna share some of the tips, read the chapter and share a little insight and postscript thoughts with you enjoy! For more of what I’ve got going on check out >> Books: https://www. YOURFIRSTYEARIN.com Follow me on: Instagr...

Let’s GO!!! We are off to the races, starting a new decade! Are you ready to make the 20’s the greatest decade of your life? On this episode I’m gonna share my agenda and give you a few tips on how to get this year started right! For more of what I’ve got going on check out >> Books: https://www. YOURFIRSTYEARIN.com Follow me on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sonnyd1.0 Tiktok: https://vm.ti...

Now that we’re almost at the end of 2019 I wanted to talk a little bit about perspective. Looking back at the last 10 years I’ve learned a lot and on this episode I’ll share a few of those things. Also looking forward what does the next decade look like for you? #2020 For more of what I’ve got going on check out >> Books: https://www. YOURFIRSTYEARIN.com Follow me on: Instagram: https://www.instag...

We all start out as newbies on social media, but that doesn’t give you an excuse not to be creating content, building your brand, and building business. For more of what I’ve got going on check out >> Books: https://www. YOURFIRSTYEARIN.com Follow me on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sonnyd1.0 Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/sonnydee1_0 Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/sonnydts Faceb...

Yes! A live chapter read from book 2 - YFYI Salon Ownership. One of my favorites. After the read I freestyle on my takeaways and current mood of entrepreneurship. For more of what I’ve got going on check out >> Books: https://www. YOURFIRSTYEARIN.com Follow me on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sonnyd1.0 Tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/uBxCNV/ Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/sonnydee1_0...