The TONYA STOKES Podcast

Tune in to my podcast as I explain the importance of posting salon prices. Discover how transparency builds trust, saves time, attracts the right clients, and elevates your business. Don't miss it! Check out my online academy. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tonyastokes/message

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 best and discover strategies to overcome the challenges in either role. Tune in for valuable insights to make informed decisions in your salon career or business. Click here --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tonyastokes/message

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/message

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/message

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/pod/show/tonyastokes/message

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/message

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 think? info@tonyastokes.com 704-756-2752 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tonyastokes/message

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.spotify.com/pod/show/tonyastokes/message

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 things. However, your advertising and marketing should be what your client base is asking for. That is what you are good at. Do your research and make a decision. Call me if you have questions. 704-756-2752 or www.theacademy4u.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tonyastokes/message

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://anchor.fm/tonyastokes/message

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://anchor.fm/tonyastokes/message

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 the mirror. The reflection looking back at you.......is the problem. Listen to this episode and tell me what you think. info@tonyastokes.com or 704-756-2752 Take a look at my online Academy. www.theacademy4u.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tonyastokes/message

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://anchor.fm/tonyastokes/message

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 voice message: https://anchor.fm/tonyastokes/message

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://anchor.fm/tonyastokes/message

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://anchor.fm/tonyastokes/message

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://anchor.fm/tonyastokes/message

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://anchor.fm/tonyastokes/message

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: https://anchor.fm/tonyastokes/message

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://anchor.fm/tonyastokes/message

This episode is about Marketing your Business. Www.tonyastokes.com 704-756-2752 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tonyastokes/message

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://anchor.fm/tonyastokes/message

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://anchor.fm/tonyastokes/message

Let's talk about the Stories we tell ourselves. Especially when we're in the J's. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tonyastokes/message

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://anchor.fm/tonyastokes/message

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://anchor.fm/tonyastokes/message

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 to know that's not a loss but a lesson. I hope this helps you get through another amazing day. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tonyastokes/message

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 yourself what's important about this meeting, person, event, moment. How would it get you closer to the goal. If you don't have an answer, maybe you should postpone the meeting for another time. I hope you enjoy this little bite. Let's chat soon! www.tonyastokes.com 704-756-2752 or email me at info@tonyastokes.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tonyastokes/message

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://anchor.fm/tonyastokes/message

Join me every Tuesday. Www.tonyastokes.com. 704-756-2752 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tonyastokes/message

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 message: https://anchor.fm/tonyastokes/message

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 recite them to yourself daily, You Got This!! Tonya Stokes 704-756-2752 www.tonyastokes.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tonyastokes/message

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://anchor.fm/tonyastokes/message

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 at info@tonyastokes.com or send me a text at 704-756-2752. Let's Chat Soon. :) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tonyastokes/message

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.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tonyastokes/message

Sometimes we are so busy being busy, we don't realize we aren't productive. We don't have a strategy. Being busy clients is a good problem to have but, not when you are tired, overworked and underpaid or undervalued as a business. This segment gives you a glimpse of Targeting your ideal client and the importance of pricing your services correctly. If done right you won't have to work as hard. Give it a listen and let me know what you think. Feel free to email me at info@tonyastokes.com or call/text me at 704-756-2752 ***If you need a business analysis email me at info@tonyastokes.com in the subject box Write Analyze my Business. Give me a brief description of what's going on and leave a contact number. Thanks for listening. NEED HELP WITH YOUR BEAUTY BUSINESS? CLICK HERE --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tonyastokes/message

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 704-756-2752 NEED HELP WITH YOUR BEAUTY BUSINESS? CLICK HERE --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tonyastokes/message

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. www.tonyastokes.com or call 704-756-2755 or drop me an email at info@tonyastokes.com NEED HELP WITH YOUR BEAUTY BUSINESS? CLICK HERE --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tonyastokes/message

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 are you? Would you patronize your business? This is a three part series. Listen to part 1 and let me know what you think. www.tonyastokes.com or call 704-756-2755 or drop me an email at info@tonyastokes.com NEED HELP WITH YOUR BEAUTY BUSINESS? CLICK HERE --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tonyastokes/message

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://anchor.fm/tonyastokes/message

Are you in the right group? ReInventHER --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tonyastokes/message

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://anchor.fm/tonyastokes/message

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://anchor.fm/tonyastokes/message

Never let people talk you out of going after your goals. You can do several things at once. You will eventually delegate tasks to free up your time. Take your time and pace yourself. Surround yourself with people who inspire you, you woll do so much more. Good Luck --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tonyastokes/message

Just a few tips to help you buy your first home or your next home.  Get your paper and pencil ready.  If you have any questions call Tonya Stokes at 704-884-5882 @ Wilkinson ERA or go to the website at www. Tonyastokes.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tonyastokes/message

So many of us are still living our parents and friends dreams. What about your dreams, have you forgotten about them? Do you still dream about your future? When will you take action? Start today. We want to know how we are doing on the podcast. Send comments to info@tonyastokes.com Thank you. Call us 704-756-2752 Get Mindfulness Journal for $11.99 on Amazon.com Click here. Click for video Manifest What you want. Shadguru --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tonyastokes/message

Many of us just turtle through life without a plan. Even if you had one, it's impossible too get anything done because of the distractions around you. Learn how to FLOW throughout 2022 with ease. Let me know what you think. info @tonyastokes.com or 704-756-2752 . HAPPY NEW YEAR --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tonyastokes/message

We have Planners who write great plans every year but never execute them. Then they are Doers who are busy doing any and everything but not really making a mark. Which one are you? Start the New Year off with great expectations. Write your vision and start moving around as if it is already done. If God wants you to have it, it is yours. But remember, you still have work to do. www.tonyastokes.com 704-756-2752 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tonyastokes/message

Promoting yourself isn't easy, It also isn't hard. Pay attention to how much I promoted myself in this episode. I also gave you several examples of how you can promote yourself and your business as well. Try talking about your Results or show that you are an expert in your field. Show some of what you do in social media. But you need to be known beyond social media. Practice talking about yourself to yourself. So when the opportunity comes, you won't be nervous. You got this! Let me know what you think about this podcast. Email me at info@tonyastokes.com or give me call/text at 704-756-2752 www.tonyastokes.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tonyastokes/message

It's time to practice saying NO, to the things that doesn't serve you or make you happy and start saying YES to a happier you! Let me know what you think. Email me at info@tonyastokes.com or call me at 704-756-2752 if you would like to be on the podcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tonyastokes/message

Do you wonder why you aren't getting what you're praying for? This episode will shed light on why? Email me at info@tonyastokes.com and let me know what you think or call me at 704-756-2752. I am always looking for new guests. If you think you have something to share with my audience email me at info@tonyastokes.com in the subject box write, I WANT TO BE ON THE SHOW. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tonyastokes/message