#YFYI Your First Year In

On this episode I am exploring the power of three. Whether you're planning your day, planning your business, or prioritizing your never ending to do list, by using the power of three - chunking things down into manageable bites - you can not only increase your productivity and decrease your stress levels, but also get shit done.For more of what I've got going on check out:Books: https://www.thesalon1.net/booksInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sonnyd1.0 Tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/uBxCNV/ Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/sonnydee1_0 X: https://x.com/sonnydts?s=21Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sonnydts YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/sdee79 Our site: http://www.thesalon1.netOur store: https://www.thesalon1.net/pmtakehome

On this episode of the YFYI Podcast, I'm talking about dressing for success, your morning routine, and vampires. Looking the part doesn't start once you finish school it starts while you're in school. Look in the mirror before you head to work and ask yourself. What am I selling today? I'm also discussing things like staying away from the energy sucking vampires that can ruin your day , setting business goals, and having the most impactful morning possible. For more of what I've got going on check out: Books: https://www.thesalon1.net/books Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sonnyd1.0 Tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/uBxCNV/ Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/sonnydee1_0 X: https://x.com/sonnydts?s=21 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sonnydts YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/sdee79 Our site: http://www.thesalon1.net Our store: https://www.thesalon1.net/pmtakehome

On this episode I get into your mind's eye and the Art of Visualization. I share tips with you on why it's critical that you see something with your mind's eye before you'll be able to see it in reality. I've used these techniques for years and always will. For more of what I've got going on check out: Books: https://www.thesalon1.net/books Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sonnyd1.0 Tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/uBxCNV/ Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/sonnydee1_0 X: https://x.com/sonnydts?s=21 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sonnydts YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/sdee79 Our site: http://www.thesalon1.net Our store: https://www.thesalon1.net/pmtakehome

Feeling stuck in your career, your business, your life? Take a look at your attitude. On this episode we talk about attitude, approach, and action. And how to get ahead or even get back on track. For more of what I've got going on check out: Books: https://www.thesalon1.net/books Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sonnyd1.0 Tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/uBxCNV/ Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/sonnydee1_0 X: https://x.com/sonnydts?s=21 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sonnydts YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/sdee79 Our site: http://www.thesalon1.net Our store: https://www.thesalon1.net/pmtakehome

After a brief hiatus, I'm back baaaabbbyyyyy! Let's keep this journey going as I dust off the microphone for another season of YFYI - 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.twitter.com/sonnydts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sonnydts YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/sdee79 Our site: http://www.thesalon1.net Our store https://www.PMTAKEHOME.com

It's possible you can get twice the amount of experience in half the time. It's not a shortcut. So if that's what you're looking for keep scrolling. I'm talking about developing the most important muscle in your body. 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.twitter.com/sonnydts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sonnydts YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/sdee79 Our site: http://www.thesalon1.net Our store https://www.PMTAKEHOME.com TANZŌHASAMI: https://www.tanzohasami.com

On this episode I’m excited because I get to introduce you to our brand new company TANZŌ HASAMI - FORGED SCISSOR an idea that I’ve toyed with for over 16 years! Finally it’s here! 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.twitter.com/sonnydts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sonnydts YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/sdee79 Our site: http://www.thesalon1.net Our store https://www.PMTAKEHOME.com TanzōHasami: https://www.tanzohasami.com

Has anyone said to you, I can’t wait till things get back to normal? Well I’m done hearing that, because normal as we knew it is done, it ended in March 2020 so the thing we all have to do now is think about what we are going to be moving forward. We’re all learning together and I’m going to share a few things that I’m learning as we’re charting the NOW not the normal. 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.twitter.com/sonnydts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sonnydts YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/sdee79 Our site: http://www.thesalon1.net Our store https://www.PMTAKEHOME.com

GameStop in case you haven’t heard about it, has been mentioned about 1000 times over the past couple of weeks in the media. Why? Because for a few minutes it was the hottest stock on Wall Street, notice I said hottest stock, not hottest company. How did it happen, why did it happen, and will something like this happen again? I’m talking about all that and more on today’s episode! Ready to get in the game? Join Robinhood with my link and we'll both get a free stock

How does a company do $100 billion in sales in a three month period? I can guarantee you one thing it’s not by thinking small. If you’re ready to think bigger, bigger than you ever have then this episode is for 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.twitter.com/sonnydts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sonnydts YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/sdee79 Our site: http://www.thesalon1.net Our store https://www.PMTAKEHOME.com

Rebooking just like hair cutting and hair color is an art form. On this episode I’m gonna take you through some critical things to think about, numbers to know, and techniques to implement if you want to be a successful rebooking artist. 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.twitter.com/sonnydts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sonnydts YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/sdee79 Our site: http://www.thesalon1.net Our store https://www.PMTAKEHOME.com

Everybody wants to be an entrepreneur until it’s time to do entrepreneur sh#t!On this episode I’m going to talk about some of the key characteristics of entrepreneurs. Also give you a few questions that you can ask yourself to see if you have that blood running through your veins. Some people do some people don’t. 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.twitter.com/sonnydts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sonnydts YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/sdee79 Our site: http://www.thesalon1.net Our store https://www.PMTAKEHOME.com

The answer is absolutely Yes...maybe... Let me explain. On this episode I’m going to touch on the topic of voting. Tomorrow’s the day and you’ve got a decision to make if you haven’t made it already. Here’s my two cents for whatever it’s worth. Good luck. Also some breaking news! 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.twitter.com/sonnydts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sonnydts YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/sdee79 Our site: http://www.thesalon1.net Our store https://www.PMTAKEHOME.com

On this episode of the podcast I’m talking about what do we do now? We’re all getting settled into the “new normal”but for some of us it feels very strange and questionable, how do we deal with 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_0 Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/sonnydts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sonnydts YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/sdee79 Our site: http://www.thesalon1.net Our store https://www.PMTAKEHOME.com

After a brief hiatus I’m excited to be back on the mic. Hopefully you guys are doing well. On this episode I’m talking about strange times, mindset, and keeping shit together. 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.twitter.com/sonnydts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sonnydts YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/sdee79 Our site: http://www.thesalon1.net Our store https://www.PMTAKEHOME.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this episode I’m going to talk about the differences between Hope vs. Reality and how Steve Job’s vision and persistence paid off. The Apple I computer in 1976 produced in his parents garage sold at auction for several hundred thousands of dollars! The crazy part is no one except Steve believed in it and it almost never got produced! 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.twitter.com/sonnydts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sonnydts YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/sdee79 Our site: http://www.thesalon1.net Our store https://www.PMTAKEHOME.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this episode we’re going to get into the tale of two Steve’s- Jobs and Wozniak and the formation of Apple. How did they come up with that name anyway? And how did they get their start up capital? All of these things are a very interesting part of the Apple story! 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.twitter.com/sonnydts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sonnydts YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/sdee79 Our site: http://www.thesalon1.net Our store https://www.PMTAKEHOME.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this episode we’re going to get into the early days of Steve Jobs. His adolescent years, his experimentation with drugs, and people that he met that had influence on him and on Apple a company that didn’t even exist yet. 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.twitter.com/sonnydts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sonnydts YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/sdee79 Our site: http://www.thesalon1.net Our store https://www.PMTAKEHOME.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This week we’re heading out to Cupertino California as we discover the life and work of the iconic Steve jobs. He not only brought us some of the most amazing computers, phones, and other devices, but he also fundamentally changed the way we 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 Tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/uBxCNV/ Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/sonnydee1_0 Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/sonnydts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sonnydts YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/sdee79 Our site: http://www.thesalon1.net Our store https://www.PMTAKEHOME.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this episode I continue #myharvardjourney and share some inspiring stories of students that have overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles to achieve their dream. 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.twitter.com/sonnydts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sonnydts YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/sdee79 Our site: http://www.thesalon1.net Our store https://www.PMTAKEHOME.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this episode we’re going to do a little exploration into all of the different options you have when considering a Harvard education. Also learn why diversity amongst your business offerings and your business model is crucial if you are going to stand the test of time. #myharvardjourney 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.twitter.com/sonnydts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sonnydts YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/sdee79 Our site: http://www.thesalon1.net Our store https://www.PMTAKEHOME.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this episode we’re going to go back to the 1600s and look at some of the key moments in the history of Harvard. As my journey continues you may be just as surprised as I am to learn some of these facts. Follow my journey by following hashtag #myharvardjourney Learn more about Harvard by visiting harvard.edu 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.twitter.com/sonnydts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sonnydts YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/sdee79 Our site: http://www.thesalon1.net Our store https://www.PMTAKEHOME.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

I’ve always had a secret dream of going to Harvard university. It’s the pinnacle of education institutions or so it seems that way. All of the most successful people that I’ve studied have some connection to the school and it’s produced almost all of the black CEOs for fortune 500 companies. 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.twitter.com/sonnydts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sonnydts YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/sdee79 Our site: http://www.thesalon1.net Our store https://www.PMTAKEHOME.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this episode we’re going to take a look into the constitution. It’s the rule book for the United States of America, so doesn’t it make sense to understand the rules in order for us to play the game and win? Real change starts with education. 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.twitter.com/sonnydts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sonnydts YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/sdee79 Our site: http://www.thesalon1.net Our store https://www.PMTAKEHOME.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this episode we’re going to talk about propaganda and how it’s been used throughout history to create certain feelings, change public opinion, and get people to take action. There’s tons of propaganda today and we have to do our due diligence to make sure we’re not just drinking the Kool-Aid. 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.twitter.com/sonnydts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sonnydts YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/sdee79 Our site: http://www.thesalon1.net Our store https://www.PMTAKEHOME.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this episode I’m going to introduce some of the leaders of business whom I believe we need to lean into if we are going to create real change. Also I’m talking about why it’s important to expand this group. 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.twitter.com/sonnydts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sonnydts YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/sdee79 Our site: http://www.thesalon1.net Our store https://www.PMTAKEHOME.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

During these chaotic times I’m switching gears and focusing on some inspirational black leaders and the conversation we’re having around racial inequality and injustice. In the wake of George Floyd’s death I hope we don’t lose sight again and have no lasting changes occur. 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.twitter.com/sonnydts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sonnydts YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/sdee79 Our site: http://www.thesalon1.net Our store https://www.PMTAKEHOME.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

After Howard leaves Starbucks and starts his espresso bar stores he gets an unlikely investor to come on board in the early stages. After the successful start, another twist in the story, Howard‘s new company purchases Starbucks and so the story goes the revolution begins. 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.twitter.com/sonnydts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sonnydts YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/sdee79 Our site: http://www.thesalon1.net Our store https://www.PMTAKEHOME.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

After returning from Italy Howard convinces the owners of Starbucks to let him test the espresso bar idea at one location. It’s an amazing success but they still don’t want to move in that direction so what does Howard do? He quits Starbucks! 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.twitter.com/sonnydts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sonnydts YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/sdee79 Our site: http://www.thesalon1.net Our store https://www.PMTAKEHOME.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this episode Howard attempts to get hired by Starbucks but after deliberation the owners turn him down. So what happens next? Does he give up and just stay in New York or does he continue his pursuit? We all know how it worked out for us that enjoy Starbucks today, but in the beginning there was a lot of uncertainty. 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.twitter.com/sonnydts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sonnydts YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/sdee79 Our site: http://www.thesalon1.net Our store https://www.PMTAKEHOME.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this episode we go back to the 1970s and meet Gordon, Jerry, and Zev as they begin the Starbucks coffee, tea, and spice company in Seattle during an economic recession. 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.twitter.com/sonnydts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sonnydts YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/sdee79 Our site: http://www.thesalon1.net Our store https://www.PMTAKEHOME.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome back it’s time for another series of stories and this week we’re going to be focusing on the great Starbucks coffee company. Join me and find out how a little Seattle coffee shop went from one location to nearly 30,000 locations spanning the globe over the last 50 years. 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.twitter.com/sonnydts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sonnydts YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/sdee79 Our site: http://www.thesalon1.net Our store https://www.PMTAKEHOME.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this episode we finish the McDonald’s story as Ray Kroc is set to ride off into the sunset. The McDonald’s company on the other hand continues to takeoff like a

On this episode you’ll get introduced to Harry Sonneborn a critical player in the quest to build the empire that we know as McDonald’s. Also how in one business there may be a second business that’s even more important to the success of the first 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 Tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/uBxCNV/ Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/sonnydee1_0 Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/sonnydts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sonnydts YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/sdee79 Our site: http://www.thesalon1.net Our store https://www.PMTAKEHOME.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this episode we learn about Ray Kroc’s beginning and the trials and tribulations of getting that first store up and running. Even though he had the McDonald’s brothers system things did not go as planned. 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.twitter.com/sonnydts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sonnydts YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/sdee79 Our site: http://www.thesalon1.net Our store https://www.PMTAKEHOME.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this episode you’ll get to meet a young Ray Kroc and learn about his adventures on the way to meeting the McDonald’s brothers, which didn’t happen until he was 52 years old! 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.twitter.com/sonnydts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sonnydts YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/sdee79 Our site: http://www.thesalon1.net Our store https://www.PMTAKEHOME.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this episode we are beginning our next brand study. Our focus for this series is the great McDonald’s Corporation founded in 1940 by the McDonald’s brothers and re-founded in 1955 by Ray Kroc 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.twitter.com/sonnydts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sonnydts YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/sdee79 Our site: http://www.thesalon1.net Our store https://www.PMTAKEHOME.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Here’s part five of our Ritz Carlton hotel company brand study. Lots of great takeaways and inspirations. 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.twitter.com/sonnydts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sonnydts YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/sdee79 Our site: http://www.thesalon1.net Our store https://www.PMTAKEHOME.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On today’s episode we continue with part 4 of the Ritz Carlton Hotel Company. For over 100 years The Ritz Carlton has been the epitome of luxury and guest experience. Their hiring process and empowerment of their employees have been key to their success. What can we learn from them? 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.twitter.com/sonnydts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sonnydts YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/sdee79 Our site: http://www.thesalon1.net Our store https://www.PMTAKEHOME.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this episode I continue my brand study of the Ritz Carlton hotel company from the book The New Gold Standard by Joseph Michelli. Also a surprise guest stops by

On this episode we’re continuing our brand study of the Ritz-Carlton hotel company and learning how the reacted to the 1929 financial crisis and others. What did they do and how can we apply it to our current crisis? 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.twitter.com/sonnydts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sonnydts YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/sdee79 Our site: http://www.thesalon1.net Our store https://www.PMTAKEHOME.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this episode of the podcast you’re going to hear a live recording that I did while being a virtual guest artist for several of our Paul Mitchell schools. I love connecting with the future of our industry keeping them motivated, inspired, and educated. 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.twitter.com/sonnydts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sonnydts YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/sdee79 Our site: http://www.thesalon1.net Our store https://www.PMTAKEHOME.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this episode I’m beginning my brand study with the Ritz-.Carlton hotel company. The New Gold Standard by Joseph Michelli. It’s one of my favorite companies that I’ve studied and there’s so many valuable insights and principles to become a more customer centric business as well as a better leader in 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 Tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/uBxCNV/ Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/sonnydee1_0 Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/sonnydts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sonnydts YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/sdee79 Our site: http://www.thesalon1.net Our store https://www.PMTAKEHOME.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this episode as we pivot StoryTime I’m gonna be giving an overview of some of my favorite brands to study. These are iconic and I’m sure you’ve had plenty of interactions with some if not all of them. What can we learn together from these brands? 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.twitter.com/sonnydts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sonnydts YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/sdee79 Our site: http://www.thesalon1.net Our store https://www.PMTAKEHOME.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Hey guys on this episode I’m doing a case study of the company Red Bull. You might think they are an energy drink company, but that’s not what they think they are. We’ll discuss this and why you might not be what you think you are either. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this episode I’m reading the bonus material chapter which contains some of my current thoughts at the time about the future and what it looks like for salons and salon owners. This topic and the things I discuss are more relevant today than ever. The pivot that I’ve made and that we all need to make right now has really been forced upon us. 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.twitter.com/sonnydts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sonnydts YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/sdee79 Our site: http://www.thesalon1.net Our store https://www.PMTAKEHOME.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this episode you’re going to hear a live recording of the last chapter from YFYI Salon ownership the what if chapter, things to consider as you navigate beyond your first year as a new business owner. 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.twitter.com/sonnydts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sonnydts YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/sdee79 Our site: http://www.thesalon1.net Our store https://www.PMTAKEHOME.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

You’re either growing or you’re dying which one do you choose? May seem like a rhetorical question but for a lot of people they think keeping their business afloat is their only option. Let’s talk about that! 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.twitter.com/sonnydts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sonnydts YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/sdee79 Our site: http://www.thesalon1.net Our store https://www.PMTAKEHOME.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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.tiktok.com/uBxCNV/ Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/sonnydee1_0 Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/sonnydts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sonnydts YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/sdee79 Our site: http://www.thesalon1.net Our store https://www.PMTAKEHOME.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sonnyd1.0 Tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/uBxCNV/ Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/sonnydee1_0 Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/sonnydts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sonnydts YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/sdee79 Our site: http://www.thesalon1.net Our store https://www.PMTAKEHOME.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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 Tiktok: https://vm.tiktok.com/uBxCNV/ Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/sonnydee1_0 Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/sonnydts Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sonnydts YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/sdee79 Our site: http://www.thesalon1.net Our store https://www.PMTAKEHOME.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app