We are dedicated to uplifting beauty industry professionals. Our focus is on combining business expertise with self-improvement tips to assist you in unlocking your true potential. Through inspiring interviews, strategic insights, and actionable steps, we aim to be your go-to resource, whether you're a seasoned salon owner or embarking on your beauty career. Join us on this journey to achieve success in business and nurture personal growth. Elevate your life and business with our empowering ...
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In summary, engaging in conversation is not just about being friendly—it's about building relationships, understanding needs, creating a positive atmosphere, and building trust. These elements are key to providing an exceptional client experience and ensuring long-term success in this industry. I hope this episode helps you. Please share it with a …
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Customer Experience and Service are vital elements that can make or break a hair salon business. In this episode, we explore the pivotal role they play in your business. From the importance of first impressions to the art of effective communication and attention to detail, we uncover the secrets behind creating memorable experiences for salon clien…
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In this episode, let's discuss common concerns among those on weight loss journeys: hair loss. We explore the phenomenon of telogen effluvium, shedding light on its connection to rapid weight loss and certain medications like semaglutide (Ozempic or Wegovy). While these medications may not directly cause hair loss, the body's response to significan…
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Join us as we share insightful tips to help you with creativity and personal development. Tune in to discover new perspectives, proven methods, and transformative insights that will help you break free from creative stagnation and unleash your full creative potential."Tonya Stokes
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In this episode, we're diving headfirst into the world of goal setting. It's January, and we're all about making 2024 your most fabulous year yet. Join us as we discuss the importance of goal setting and explore the different frequencies – from daily to yearly goals. Are you a daily planner or a big-picture dreamer? We've got tips and insights for …
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As the year draws to a close, join us in the latest episode where we explore invaluable tips to keep you motivated and focused on crushing your year-end goals. Whether you're a goal-setting pro or just getting started, these practical insights from experts and real-life success stories will guide you through the final stretch. Tune in, buckle up, a…
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"In 'Specialize to Thrive,' we dive into the power of niching down in your business to make a significant impact in the last quarter of 2023. Discover how focusing on a specific audience can reduce competition, build expertise, and foster strong customer loyalty. Learn from real-life examples, like how a natural hair specialist found their niche th…
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A very informative 4th Quarter Rant for Beauty Industry Professionals. Press the Gas on your earnings in the last quarter of the year. You're Welcome! WWW.THEACADEMY4U.COM 704-756-2752Tonya Stokes
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Join our experts in the salon industry as they break down the advantages and drawbacks of two popular stylist arrangements: booth renters and commission-based stylists. Learn how booth renters enjoy independence and higher earnings potential, while commission-based stylists benefit from stability and salon support. Find out which path suits you bes…
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Please send me some feedback. I want to know what you think. Info@tonyastokes.com 704-756-2752 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tonyastokes/messageTonya Stokes
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Increasing your clientele can be easily with consistency. Do these four things over the next few weeks and watch your business grow. Www.theacademy4u.com 704-756-2752 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tonyastokes/messageTonya Stokes
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"Navigating the Salon Recession: 5 Tips to Sustain Your Business"2023 www.theacademy4u.com 704-756-2752
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Navigating the Recession requires a game plan. Many Salon Owners and stylist, fly by the seat of our pants daily. Consider these tips to avoid slow days in the salon. Let me know what you think. Lets connect, email me: info@tonyastokes.com For Education Click here Lets Chat: 704-756-2752 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/p…
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You owe you. Make 2023 your Jordan go hard or get outta the way! www.tonyastokes.com 704-756-2752 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tonyastokes/messageTonya Stokes
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Who are the people you bounce most of your ideas off of? Are they comfortable correcting or redirecting you? Or do they agree with everything you say? Entrepreneurship can be very lonely at times not to mention difficult. But with the right people around you, it doesn't have to be. This episode is about having a support system. Let me know what you…
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How's it going in 2023? I just wanted to check in on your progress and give you a little update. Remember 2023 will give you everything you need if you put in the work. It won't be easy but it will definitely be worth it. Let's stay in touch 704-756-2752 www.theacademy4u.com www.tonyastokes.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotif…
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This conversation will never go away. What is your specialty? What are you known for? What is your most requested service? Check your POS what product or service does it say you sell most of? If the answer to those questions is the same. That should be your Niche. I know there are other things that you enjoy doing and you can continue to do those t…
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This is the easiest Hack to increase your business and it's completely FREE. Take out your cellphone or your laptop so you can download the app. Your Welcome! www.theacademy.you call/text 704-756-2752 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tonyastokes/messageTonya Stokes
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It Bites Stop complaining and find solutions. When you complain you get more of the same. Here is why @Energytherapy.biz --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tonyastokes/messageTonya Stokes
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I gotta give @MelRobins credit for this one. No one is coming to save me. It is my job. I don't know why it took me a while to really understand that I am responsible for my mental, physical and financial well-being. What is happening with your business. Why are you blaming the economy and the recession for your slow days. Take 5 mins to look in th…
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I QUIT and you should join me. Quit playing small, quit shrinking and doubting yourself. Quit letting other people ruin your day. Say it....I QUIT! www.theacademy4u.com 704-756-2752 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tonyastokes/messageTonya Stokes
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We all can use a little help in some areas of life. Be it from a Friend, Church, coworker or a paid coach or therapist. Don't go into 2023, 2024, 2025 with the same goals and dreams from 2021. Hire a coach to help you become a better version of yourself and share your gifts and talents with the world. www.theacademy4u.com 704-756-2752 --- Send in a…
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Whoaaaaa, I missed a few things. At this point, it's probably not going to happen before the end of 2022. But, I will start again TAHDAY! You should too. If you haven't achieved what you set out to do in 2022. Start over, you got this! www.theacademy4u.com 704-756-2752 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tonyastokes…
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Managing the Conversations we have with clients during this Recession and beyond. (Turn on your wifi. This is a video)
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Don't be the practitioner to join the "whoa is me" conversation. That type of talk will ruin your business. Let me know what you think. Text me at 704-756-2752 Check out my online University at www.theacademy4u.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tonyastokes/message…
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TD Jakes, Warren Buffet and countless Millionaires have Side Hustles and they encourage everyone to get a few. They call it Multiple Streams of Income. Listen up and text or email me and tell me what you think about this episode. Info@tonyastokes.com 704-756-2752 www.theacademy4u.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/s…
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Recording from the Salon about The Academy and How to Thrive in a Salon Suite www.theacademy4u.com
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Log on to The Academy and look around. It doesn't cost you anything to look at what we are doing over there. Click here Feel free to contact me if you are in the Beauty Industry and you have questions or you need a little guidance. Call or Text 704-756-2752 www.tonyastokes.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ton…
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Here is part 2 of Freebies to Market Your Salon/Suite. There are so many ways to market your business for free. You have got to tap into them and be top of mind with clients and survive this recession. If you have any questions please contact me at 704-756-2752 Also check out my online course at www.theacademy4u.com. --- Send in a voice message: ht…
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Are you struggling with what platform to use and what to post or why you should post? This episode can help with that. This is a two part series on Marketing your Business for FREE! Let me know what you think. Course --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tonyastokes/message…
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This episode is about Marketing your Business. Www.tonyastokes.com 704-756-2752 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tonyastokes/messageTonya Stokes
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Here are a few tips to get your ready for this recession. Let me know what your think about this podcast. Call/Text 704-756-2752 For more information about the course go to www.theacademy4u.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tonyastokes/messageTonya Stokes
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You would do a better job of managing your business if you upgrade the way you do business. www.tonyastokes.com info@tonyastokes.com 704-756-2752 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tonyastokes/messageTonya Stokes
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Let's talk about the Stories we tell ourselves. Especially when we're in the J's.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tonyastokes/messageTonya Stokes
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Calling all hairstylists Let me show you how to scale your beauty business. www.tonyastokes.com 704-756-2752--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tonyastokes/messageTonya Stokes
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LISTEN UP BECAUSE YOU GET TO BE A PART OF THE HAIRSTYLIST SUCCESS COMMUNITY. SEPTEMBER 1 IS THE OFFICAL LAUNCH. WE ARE TAKING YOU FROM GOOD TO GREAT! GET EXCITED WWW.TONYASTOKES.COM 704-756-2752 CORRECTION: Carla Harris --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tonyastokes/message…
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I believe that thoughts are things. Be careful of your thoughts they can determine the outcome. Not many people can say I had the worse attitude about something and it was the best thing that has happened to me. Most times you get what you think. Let's always think about positive outcomes. Even if it doesn't work in our favor we are mature enough t…
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People ask us often what is your WHY. Why do you want to do this, why is this important? I need to know your WIN. What's Important Now? Of the 10 things on your to-do-list what is the most important item on there to help you move closer to your goal? Stop running around aimlessly doing things, stop meeting with people just to met with them. Ask you…
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Let's get in front of this recession. We know that it's here and it's a matter of time before it starts to impact our industry. Here are 3 Easy Ways to Recession Proof Your Salon/Barbershop. Let me know what you think. info@tonyastokes.com 704-756-2752 WWW.tonyastokes.com--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tonyastok…
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Join me every Tuesday. Www.tonyastokes.com. 704-756-2752 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tonyastokes/messageTonya Stokes
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I have Core Values in both my personal and professional life. Your Core Values are what you or your organization stand for. They are qualities or traits that represent your highest priorities and beliefs. What the Core Values of you or your company? Text me and let me know. 704-756-2752 or send an email at info@tonyastokes.com. --- Send in a voice …
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Self-encouragement is more than what you say to yourself. It is also focusing on positive attributes or skill as well as your strengths. Although I am surrounded by people who are capable of encouraging me when I need it. I also encourage myself with mantras. Let me encourage you to do the same. Take some time to write out positive affirmations and…
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Here's something for you to nibble on throughout Q3. Your Higher power is responding to your prayer request. Don't be blinded by the people in your top 5 they won't understand because some of them can't go. This Quarter is your winner! It's Bigger than your Circle. YOU GOT THIS! WWW.TONYASTOKES.COM --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.sp…
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We have people in our lives that rely on us for almost everything yet they give nothing in return. If this is you, you need to assess your relationships and make changes. You will be surprised at how much weight some friendships carry. I also gave you 7 types of friends to let go of. Listen up and let me know what you think. Feel free to email me a…
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Many people have excessive shedding due to Covid. Some just don't realize it's the stress of worrying about getting covid or actually having Covid that causes excessive shedding. If you are a hairstylist, listen up so you can tell your clients what is happening to their hair. www.tonyastokes.com 704-756-2752 or send me an email at info@tonyastokes.…
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Are You Running A Business or Just Doing Hair? PERSONALITY TYPES (Part 3 of 4) www.tonyastokes.com 704-756-2752
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Know the 4 Personality Types to help you better engage with your clients. You never know who your next client will be or what type of energy they will bring into your salon/barbershop. But Knowing their personality type will help you have smoother, more productive days. Give this a quick listen and let me know what you think. Info@tonyastokes.com 7…
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Are You Running A Business or Just Doing Hair? THE AESTHETICS (Part 2 of 4) www.tonyastokes.com 704-756-2752
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I want you to think about how you are currently operating your business from the perspective of a customer. This isn't about your skills, it's more about your business acumen. What type of business person are you? Would you patronize your business? This is a three ops now a four part series. Listen to part 1 and 2 and let me know what you think. ww…
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Are You Running A Business or Just Doing Hair? THE BUSINESS (Part 1 of 4) www.tonyastokes.com 704-756-2752
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I have been reading Price Pritchard's book You Squared and it is amazing. It really has me taking a deeper look at how I do things. I want you to think about how you are currently operating your business. Look at it from the perspective of a customer. This isn't about your skill, it's more about your business acumen. What type of business person ar…
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I needed a little help with my tag line so I reached out to a few people. Their response was interesting. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tonyastokes/messageTonya Stokes
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Are you in the right group? ReInventHER--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tonyastokes/messageTonya Stokes
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You Squared is a short book packed with great lessons. Sometimes what you are looking for is in front of you. Look around.....You Squared- DON'T TRY HARDER, THAT MAY NOT BE YOUR ANSWER. Listen up and let me know what you think. WWW.TONYASTOKES.COM call or text me, let me know what you think. 704-756-2752 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcast…
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The Giant looks in the mirror and sees nothing. Jeen-Yuhs Kanye Trilogy. Www.tonyastokes.com.
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My take on a quote by Donda West to her son Kanye. Jeen-Yuhs Kanye Trilogy is an amazing docuseries. Check it out on Netflix and let me know what you think. Www.tonyastokes.com. 704-756-2752 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tonyastokes/messageTonya Stokes
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