I Am The One: Entrepreneur Edition

Zack Miller is the founder of Hatch, a community that provides entrepreneurs and small business owners with the knowledge, tools, and confidence they need to succeed. We can learn a ton from Zack, in particular the tactic he used to establish himself as an expert and build his business at the same time. Key points: […] The post 109: A simple strategy to get clients (even if nobody knows who you are) appeared first on Sonia Thompson.

Kemi Egan is the co-founder of Freedom Academies, where she helps entrepreneurs build ethical, substantial wealth using business growth and real estate investing strategies. She’s also the author of the international best-selling book, The Power of Real Estate Investing. We can learn so much from Kemi’s amazing experiences, particularly how she found success after losing […] The post REBROADCAST: How to find success after losing everything appeared first on Sonia Thompson.

Ian Ryan is a health coach, and the host of the Fearless and Healthy podcast. Ian helps his clients balance a busy lifestyle and tap into their full potential. He does this through a holistic approach to health and wellness with a large emphasis on personal development. We can learn a ton from Ian, in […] The post 108: Increase your productivity with this counterintuitive habit appeared first on Sonia Thompson.

Bonnie Kelly is a life coach and personal development expert who helps people get to the root of their blocks locked deep inside their subconscious minds, and permanently remove them so they can achieve success in business and life. We can learn so much from Bonnie, in particular how she learned to rewrite the story […] The post 107: How to destroy your self-limiting beliefs appeared first on Sonia Thompson.

Cloris Kylie is the founder of Cloris Kylie, where she helps business owners attract the right clients so they can build a magnificent business. We can learn a ton from Cloris, in particular, what she learned about how to focus her energy on the things that worked most in her business. Key points: A common […] The post 106: Overwhelmed? Here’s how to get better results by doing less appeared first on Sonia Thompson.

Matthew Portis is the founder of SolGreen Solutions, a company that provides innovative clean technologies that address the needs of today’s changing environment. Their first product is a solar table that modernizes outdoor spaces that are powered by clean energy from the sun. We can learn a ton from Matthew, in particular what he’s learned […] The post 105: How to build innovative products your customers will love appeared first on Sonia Thompson.

Marya Jan is a Facebook ad strategist, where she helps clients sell more of their eCourses, coaching programs, and service packages with Facebook ads. We can learn a ton from Marya, in particular, what she’s learned and is learning about how to scale her business. Key points: The right time to use Facebook ads to […] The post 104: 2 Simple strategies to scale your business appeared first on Sonia Thompson.

Tina Labondi is a fashion designer, and founder of the fashion label Tina Labondi, a brand that combines African heritage with delicate French couture. She’s also the founder of ESIMBI, a non-profit designed to break the cycle of poverty through annual scholarships, workshops, and internship opportunities for unemployed and unskilled young adults in Congo. We […] The post 103: The creative person’s guide to getting good at business appeared first on Sonia Thompson.

Keel Russell is a serial entrepreneur, veteran, and founder of Umbree Rain Gear, a company that makes fashionable, fun, and durable umbrellas you’ll love so much, you’ll wish it would rain more often just so you could use yours. We can learn a ton from Keel, in particular, what he learned about how to grow […] The post 102: Where great opportunities come from appeared first on Sonia Thompson.

Kenneth Johnson is the founder of East Coast Executives, an executive search and career services firm. We can learn a ton from Kenneth, in particular, what he learned about going after bigger clients. Key points: The 3 essentials to hiring the right person for your team Why small companies are well positioned to win business […] The post 101: How to win big clients appeared first on Sonia Thompson.

Smart entrepreneurs are always on the hunt for ways to grow their businesses. That’s one of the reasons why they’ll try to pick the brains of successful business owners. They want to learn the success secrets or the one or two magic tactics that will make all the positive difference in their results. Over the […] The post 100: The data is in. Here are the top 5 keys to business success appeared first on Sonia Thompson.

Ade Hassan is the founder of Nubian Skin, a company that makes nude lingerie and hosiery for women of color. We can learn a ton from Ade, in particular, what she’s learned about how to stay in connect with her customers at a deeper level, in a way that moves their relationship beyond the transaction. […] The post 99: Serve these customers effectively and they will rave about your business appeared first on Sonia Thompson.

Peter Ivey is the founder of The Reggae Chefs, a personal chef service specializing in the fusion of food and culture. He’s also the founder of The League of International Chefs Association, which unites chefs from different cultures around the world around something that connects us all: food. We can learn a ton from Peter, […] The post 98: How to turn your passion into a competitive advantage appeared first on Sonia Thompson.

Julian Hayes is the founder of The Art of Fitness and Life, where he helps ambitious people integrate a fitness habit into their desired lifestyle. Julian is also a speaker, and consultant, and the author of the book Body Architect. We can learn a ton from Julian, in particular what he picked up about how […] The post 97: The art of playing (and winning) the long game in entrepreneurship and life appeared first on Sonia Thompson.

Brendan Barrett is a master sales craftsman and has generated millions of dollars in sales revenues for his clients. He runs a sales organization in the civil engineering and construction industry, and as found of Start in Phoenix, he coaches and consults with entrepreneurs and companies on how to generate more revenue through their sales processes. […] The post 96: On systems, making better decisions, and effectively dealing with difficult clients appeared first on Sonia Thompson.

Yakov Savitskiy is the founder of Linked Leads, where he helps entrepreneurs, sales professionals, and businesses get new clients and referrals using LinkedIn. We can learn a ton from Yakov, in particular how he figured out how to turn his perceived weaknesses into a major strength. Key points: How to use LinkedIn to establish your […] The post 95: This underutilized tool can help you get more high quality leads (consistently) appeared first on Sonia Thompson.

Petra Foster is a client enrollment strategist. She helps small business owners get clear on their message, charge what they are worth, and quickly start enrolling premium clients. We can learn a ton from Petra, I know I sure did!

Fabienne is an online business strategist, author, speaker, podcast host, and the founder of Marketing to Crush Your Competitors. She helps entrepreneurs, coaches, and startups build their online platform so they can be seen as an authority, connect with influencers, and cash in on their knowledge. We can learn a ton from Fabienne, in particular […] The post 93: How to attract the right customers, build powerful relationships, and enjoy your work more appeared first on Sonia Thompson.

Mark is the co-founder of Ninja Outreach, a software and CRM system that helps entrepreneurs get traffic to their website, and stay in communication with their customers and other influencers within their network. We can learn a ton from Mark, in particular what it really takes to be effective at being your own PR agent. […] The post 92: How to get the attention your business needs to grow appeared first on Sonia Thompson.

Deborah Owens is the founder of Corporate Alley Cat, where she supports and helps people of color be fully prepared for both the challenges and opportunities they will encounter throughout their corporate journey. We can learn a ton from Deborah, in particular how she’s learned to build and leverage a powerful network that fuels her […] The post 91: How to build, cultivate, and leverage a powerful business network appeared first on Sonia Thompson.