I Am The One: Entrepreneur Edition

Calvin Snowden is the founder of BDFS Group, a Philadelphia-based construction company that’s completed projects ranging from small-scale residential renovations to large commercial construction. We can learn a ton from Calvin’s experiences, in particular how he handles the stress of being an entrepreneur. Key points: The danger in being a sidepreneur for too long Why […] The post 31: How to keep yourself from falling into an entrepreneurship induced depression appeared first on Sonia Thompson.

Atira Charles is the founder of The Mask Project, an initiative to provide a platform for successful professionals to share their journey of “wearing the mask” in their personal and professional lives. She’s also the founder of the audio book, The Art of Unmasking, and a professor at Florida A&M University. We can learn a […] The post 30: How to maintain healthy personal relationships while building a business appeared first on Sonia Thompson.

Kimanzi Constable is a best-selling author, blogger, business coach, consultant, and professional speaker. He’s on a mission to show others how to build a life of freedom, using the same strategies he did to build his lifestyle business. We can learn a ton from Kimanzi, including his approach to stop settling and learn what he […] The post 29: Kimanzi Constable on how to stop settling for scraps, so you can build a life you love appeared first on Sonia Thompson.

This is an exclusive preview for a special project that will be launching in a few short weeks: Entrepreneur Survival Stories. Listen to the 11-minute episode here: Here’s the article I referenced in the show that sparked this idea: Overcome entrepreneur mindset barriers: 16 Successful business owners share how they did it Do you have […] The post Exclusive Preview: Entrepreneur Survival Stories appeared first on Sonia Thompson.

Pol Cousineau is a transformational business strategist that helps entrepreneurs reach their full potential through clarity and confidence. Through his unique retreats in the Amazon, and other unconventional approaches, Pol has carved a distinct position in the marketplace for himself. We can learn a ton from Pol, and in particular his approach to finding your […] The post 28: How to find the sweet spot for your business appeared first on Sonia Thompson.

JV Crum III is the founder of Conscious Millionaire, where he helps entrepreneurs achieve their financial dreams by making a positive contribution to others and our world. He’s the author of a best-selling book, Conscious Millionaire, and the host of 2 podcasts. He also provides group and 1:1 coaching to help business owners reach their […] The post 27: Why you cannot afford to play small appeared first on Sonia Thompson.

David Shifrin is the founder of Filament Life Science Communications, where he helps early-stage life sciences companies communicate effectively to their ideal customers. David also hosts a podcast, Science Writing Radio, where he teaches scientists how to get better at telling the story of their work. We can learn a ton from David, in particular […] The post 26: What science and baseball can teach you about growing your business appeared first on Sonia Thompson.

Josh Dorkin is the founder of Bigger Pockets, a real estate investing social network, information hub and marketplace. Through their blog, podcasts, books, publishing house, and community, Josh and his team provide a ton of value for their ever growing community. We can learn a ton from Josh’s experience in turning his hobby into a […] The post 25: Why being irrational may be exactly what your business needs appeared first on Sonia Thompson.

Melissa Dinwiddie is the founder of Living a Creative Life, where she is on a mission to help others live life in full-color. Through her podcast, Live Creative Now!, courses, and art, she’s helped tons of people escape from living life in black and white. We can learn a ton from Melissa’s experience in creating […] The post 24: Why your business needs you to take a play break appeared first on Sonia Thompson.

Mario Jannatpour, also known as The Honest Real Estate Agent, is a Realtor, author, trainer, and podcaster. In addition to serving his own clients, he’s also committed to helping realtors build successful businesses. We can learn a ton from Mario, specifically his approach putting his ego in check to accelerating the growth of his business. […] The post 23: How to put your ego in check to grow your business appeared first on Sonia Thompson.

Mike King is the founder of iPullRank, a digital marketing agency focused on content strategy, solutions architecture, marketing automation, SEO, social media measurement, and optimization. He’s also a speaker, who is in demand at many industry conferences. We can learn a ton from Mike’s experiences in how to build a business that has clients from […] The post 22: How to build a business that has clients on from day one appeared first on Sonia Thompson.

Mike is the founder of GRAB Tomorrow, a community that teaches young professionals how to develop life skills that enable them to live exceptional lives outside the classroom. Mike is also the author of the book GRAB Tomorrow: Your Best Year Ever, which was an Amazon best-seller. We can learn a ton from Mike’s experiences, […] The post 21: How to get rid of your excuses once and for all appeared first on Sonia Thompson.

Eric Foster is the founder of YBE Magazine, a quarterly publication that’s all about empowering young black men by covering stories ranging from entertainment, entrepreneurship, and education. Publishing a magazine is a big undertaking, and we can learn a lot from Eric’s experiences in finding the time to build this business while holding a full […] The post 20: How to find the time to build a business you are passionate about appeared first on Sonia Thompson.

Anthony Sills is the founder of Professional Pen Writers, a copywriting agency where he helps businesses effectively communicate with their ideal customers. Through blog posts, web copy, white papers, and other content, Anthony writes the words that attracts and converts an audience. Anthony’s got a ton of lessons to share about the sometimes bumpy journey, […] The post 19: The intangible benefits of being an entrepreneur appeared first on Sonia Thompson.

Chris Krimitsos is the founder of Tampa Bay Business Owners (TBBO), a business growth community for entrepreneurs. The community provides networking, education, and leadership opportunities for their members. In addition, Chris also runs a podcast, Story Jam Theatre, a unique show that allows guests to share stories of experiences that have deeply touched them. We […] The post 18: How to build a business with little to no resources appeared first on Sonia Thompson.

Morgan Dix is the co-founder of About Mediation. Through blog posts, online courses, and podcasts, Morgan has been able to help a great deal of students discover a deeper connection to live. We can learn a lot from Morgan’s experience working with a business partner to accelerate the growth of your business. He’s also got […] The post 17: Working with a business partner to accelerate your growth appeared first on Sonia Thompson.

Bianca Lee is the founder of White Rose Marketing, an outsourced marketing department for small businesses. She’s a also a global marketing expert. Prior to starting White Rose Marketing, she spent a number of years growing million dollar brands around the world, including within many countries in sub-Saharan Africa. We can learn a lot from […] The post 16: The right way to launch into a new market appeared first on Sonia Thompson.

Dr. Kevin Cuccaro is the founder of Straight Shot Health, where he helps people reduce their stress, get free from back pain, and create habits for better health. He does this through online courses, blog posts, and his podcast. Kevin’s got a ton of lessons to share, including how to escape a job that’s killing […] The post 15: How to escape a job that is killing you appeared first on Sonia Thompson.

Danny Iny is the founder of Firepole Marketing. Since 2011, he and his team have been working hard helping thousands of students build their online businesses. Danny’s also the author of Engagement from Scratch, and he just released a new book, Teach and Grow Rich. Danny’s got lot’s of lessons to share, with us about […] The post 14: What to do after you fail (because all entrepreneurs fail at some point) with Danny Iny appeared first on Sonia Thompson.

Jeff Goins is the author of four books, including the best-seller, The Art of Work. He’s also a popular blogger and speaker where he talks about writing and life. We can learn a bunch from Jef and his experiences in building a career doing what he loves, while at the same time finding deep meaning […] The post 13: Jeff Goins on the art of work and finding deep meaning in what you do appeared first on Sonia Thompson.