Hello Everyone!!!
As we are ending 2015 and preparing for 2016, we have to be open to taking risks and doing things different. Most times, we are comfortable with what we know and are afraid to venture into the unknown. In business, risk taking is a major component of being an entrepreneur.
An entrepreneur will take a chance on a "gut" feeling about something. Sometimes, no one else can understand the logic, but, the entrepreneur will do it anyway. As we approach the holiday season, the "passionate" business owners with vision, will see, this time of year is a perfect opportunity to promote various goods and services.
They will not make excuses or talk themselves out of it. Even if people say, it will not work, they will continue with the project. Business owners learn to adapt and adjust according to the current situation. They adjust their business model as needed to achieve their goals.
The holiday season is a great time to promote sales. If you are a small business owner, follow the lead of the larger retailers. Watch television commercials and listen to radio advertisements to solicit ideas for your business. Be aware of your surroundings.
Creative ideas are all around you, but, you have to pay attention. Be in tuned with your business and understand the needs of your market. Take advantage of the holiday season as well as the beginning of the new year to promote special events, such as: an open house, a grand opening, a holiday gathering, and other creative events to show clients what you have to offer.
Take a chance! It's your time to shine!
Create a Better Day!
Toni Love
www.tonilove.com
Author: "The World of Wigs, Weaves, and Extensions" (Sold Everywhere)
Facebook: Toni Love Cosmetology
Twitter: @tonilove205
Monday, November 30, 2015
Saturday, October 31, 2015
Making the RIGHT Connections
Hello Everyone!
As we go through life, we meet a lot of people along the way. Sometimes, it's hard to know who has your best interest at heart. People come on scene in your life for many reasons. Some come to bring something positive, others come with negativity, and many come to take.
I talk to a lot of people during the months and I hear very interesting stories. Great testimonies of how God sent someone into their lives to deliver a blessing. Or, because of a meeting through another person, a blessing was received and others of such nature.
I also hear the opposite of these testimonies. The ones that include people being taken advantage of in their efforts to help someone else. For example, I have heard stories of stylists giving people jobs and the same people take from them or come to work with a motive.
I often tell my students, relationships (business or personal) are similar to bank transactions. One person can't make all the deposits while the other person continuously withdraws. The account will be empty and the person making the deposits will be very unhappy.
Making the right connection is very important. Be sure your inner circle is filled with people who are just as smart or smarter than you. Be sure they bring positive energy to your life. Being happy is a wonderful feeling and being around people who are fun and upbeat, makes you feel better.
Happiness can be contagious, if you are around it on a continuous basis. Of course, we all have bad days and don't feel so good. But, when you have positive people around during those times, they make it easier to endure.
Connecting with the right people can lead to better business results, a fulfilled personal life, positive social connections and so much more. Step outside of your comfort zone. Attend an event in your city and meet people of like minds and from different ethnic groups.
Prepare TODAY for TOMORROW!
Create a better day!
Toni Love
www.tonilove.com
Author: The World of Wigs, Weaves, and Extensions (Sold Everywhere!)
Facebook: Toni Love Cosmetology
Twitter: @tonilove205
As we go through life, we meet a lot of people along the way. Sometimes, it's hard to know who has your best interest at heart. People come on scene in your life for many reasons. Some come to bring something positive, others come with negativity, and many come to take.
I talk to a lot of people during the months and I hear very interesting stories. Great testimonies of how God sent someone into their lives to deliver a blessing. Or, because of a meeting through another person, a blessing was received and others of such nature.
I also hear the opposite of these testimonies. The ones that include people being taken advantage of in their efforts to help someone else. For example, I have heard stories of stylists giving people jobs and the same people take from them or come to work with a motive.
I often tell my students, relationships (business or personal) are similar to bank transactions. One person can't make all the deposits while the other person continuously withdraws. The account will be empty and the person making the deposits will be very unhappy.
Making the right connection is very important. Be sure your inner circle is filled with people who are just as smart or smarter than you. Be sure they bring positive energy to your life. Being happy is a wonderful feeling and being around people who are fun and upbeat, makes you feel better.
Happiness can be contagious, if you are around it on a continuous basis. Of course, we all have bad days and don't feel so good. But, when you have positive people around during those times, they make it easier to endure.
Connecting with the right people can lead to better business results, a fulfilled personal life, positive social connections and so much more. Step outside of your comfort zone. Attend an event in your city and meet people of like minds and from different ethnic groups.
Prepare TODAY for TOMORROW!
Create a better day!
Toni Love
www.tonilove.com
Author: The World of Wigs, Weaves, and Extensions (Sold Everywhere!)
Facebook: Toni Love Cosmetology
Twitter: @tonilove205
Saturday, October 3, 2015
It's Time to Grind!
Hello Everyone!
All of the people who have tried anything has failed at something. But, it's how a person allows the failure to affect them at the time. One has to journey through the insignificant, non-emotional, day-to-day grind to get to success. There are several things that separates great achievers from everyone else.
Such as:
1. Great achievers will grind it out during dull, monotonous, and mudane times more than the average person.
2. When you don't feel like working, they are out grinding.
3. When you are finished for the day, they continue to grind.
4. When you make a few calls for the day at work, they keep calling until they achieve results.
Great achievers understand the importance of not giving up and staying focused. But, they have many failures that are not seen.
Such as:
1. Great achievers perform jobs for little or no pay during the journey to success in an attempt to get exposure.
2. They make thousands of calls which do not end in results and/or a sale.
3. They host meetings where little or no people show.
4. They get frustrated and lose their motivation, but, keep grinding.
Grinding can be a very slow and painful process. Therefore, a person has to learn how to master the slow process. One must understand, the road to success can be lonely and boring. One must learn to push the negative thoughts aside and keep grinding.
Lastly, to be successful, one has to "out grind" the competition and remember, "you don't have to chase success; work hard and smart, success will follow you!"
Create a Better Day!
Toni Love
www.tonilove.com
Author: "The World of Wigs, Weaves, and Extensions," sold everywhere!
Facebook: Toni Love Cosmetology
Twitter: @tonilove205
All of the people who have tried anything has failed at something. But, it's how a person allows the failure to affect them at the time. One has to journey through the insignificant, non-emotional, day-to-day grind to get to success. There are several things that separates great achievers from everyone else.
Such as:
1. Great achievers will grind it out during dull, monotonous, and mudane times more than the average person.
2. When you don't feel like working, they are out grinding.
3. When you are finished for the day, they continue to grind.
4. When you make a few calls for the day at work, they keep calling until they achieve results.
Great achievers understand the importance of not giving up and staying focused. But, they have many failures that are not seen.
Such as:
1. Great achievers perform jobs for little or no pay during the journey to success in an attempt to get exposure.
2. They make thousands of calls which do not end in results and/or a sale.
3. They host meetings where little or no people show.
4. They get frustrated and lose their motivation, but, keep grinding.
Grinding can be a very slow and painful process. Therefore, a person has to learn how to master the slow process. One must understand, the road to success can be lonely and boring. One must learn to push the negative thoughts aside and keep grinding.
Lastly, to be successful, one has to "out grind" the competition and remember, "you don't have to chase success; work hard and smart, success will follow you!"
Create a Better Day!
Toni Love
www.tonilove.com
Author: "The World of Wigs, Weaves, and Extensions," sold everywhere!
Facebook: Toni Love Cosmetology
Twitter: @tonilove205
Tuesday, September 1, 2015
Staying in the Loop!
Hello Everyone!
As I speak to licensed professionals throughout the United States and abroad, I find many have a common issue, a lack of information. Many professionals want to be self-employed or to expand their business, but, they don't have the proper information.
I established the Toni Love Group to keep licensed professionals and students connected within the beauty industry. The group has a website: www.tonilovegroup.com and monthly conference calls are hosted for discussion. We host special guests such as: doctors, insurance representatives, etc. to provide insight within other areas connected to the beauty industry via conference calls. The attendees on the conference calls have the opportunity to re-connect with classmates, listen to other professionals experiences, and share business tips and information with each other.
Once a member of the group, if you miss a monthly call, a link has been created for each, starting from January 2015 and continuing throughout the months. There is a tab on the website labeled, "Conference Calls," click it and begin to listen to past discussions. The website is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Create a username and a password and start the process of "staying in the loop!"
In October, we host an annual Hair Loss and Business Conference. This year, the dates are October 4th and 5th, 2015. At the conference, we invite speakers who specialize in various topics such as: General Hair Loss, Medical Hair Conditions, Hair Loss Caused by Stress, How to Properly File Insurance Claims, and much more. The attendees will leave with a wealth of information to take their business to a new level.
Information is powerful. When you have the proper information, you can make informed decisions. Decisions based on facts and not speculation. Also, you need positive people around you and people to hold you accountable. Lastly, you need people in your environment who are smarter than you. If you are the smartest person in your business environment, you are in BIG trouble!
Therefore, join us and be a part of the monthly discussions!
Create a Better Day!
Toni Love
www.tonilove.com
Author: "The World of Wigs, Weaves, and Extensions" (sold everywhere!)
Facebook: Toni Love Cosmetology
Twitter: @tonilove205
As I speak to licensed professionals throughout the United States and abroad, I find many have a common issue, a lack of information. Many professionals want to be self-employed or to expand their business, but, they don't have the proper information.
I established the Toni Love Group to keep licensed professionals and students connected within the beauty industry. The group has a website: www.tonilovegroup.com and monthly conference calls are hosted for discussion. We host special guests such as: doctors, insurance representatives, etc. to provide insight within other areas connected to the beauty industry via conference calls. The attendees on the conference calls have the opportunity to re-connect with classmates, listen to other professionals experiences, and share business tips and information with each other.
Once a member of the group, if you miss a monthly call, a link has been created for each, starting from January 2015 and continuing throughout the months. There is a tab on the website labeled, "Conference Calls," click it and begin to listen to past discussions. The website is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Create a username and a password and start the process of "staying in the loop!"
In October, we host an annual Hair Loss and Business Conference. This year, the dates are October 4th and 5th, 2015. At the conference, we invite speakers who specialize in various topics such as: General Hair Loss, Medical Hair Conditions, Hair Loss Caused by Stress, How to Properly File Insurance Claims, and much more. The attendees will leave with a wealth of information to take their business to a new level.
Information is powerful. When you have the proper information, you can make informed decisions. Decisions based on facts and not speculation. Also, you need positive people around you and people to hold you accountable. Lastly, you need people in your environment who are smarter than you. If you are the smartest person in your business environment, you are in BIG trouble!
Therefore, join us and be a part of the monthly discussions!
Create a Better Day!
Toni Love
www.tonilove.com
Author: "The World of Wigs, Weaves, and Extensions" (sold everywhere!)
Facebook: Toni Love Cosmetology
Twitter: @tonilove205
Tuesday, August 4, 2015
Make the Switch in Your Head!!!
Hello Everyone!!
On a daily basis, I speak to cosmetologists, barbers, and beauty industry people. I hear everything pertaining to their businesses, goals, and frustrations. Many blame their environment on the downfall of their business. Some admit to a lack of motivation and a need to be inspired to do something different. Others discuss their success and their new plans.
When a mental switch is made in a positive manner, success will soon follow. I advise them to use vision and see themselves doing great things. I encourage the disenchanted to start in their community and stop waiting for a "professional saviour" to rescue them or give them a job. I talk to them about starting where they are today.
A great author said, "the richest people in the world look for and build networks. Everyone else looks for work." After reading this statement, I realized, many people seek work, a job, and/or something to do based on another persons' agenda. Entrepreneurship is HARD! Many people are not risk takers and do not want the responsibility. Many people fear failure and do not want to commit the time and effort required to make it work.
Entrepreneurs understand the principle of building networks. Most have multiple streams of income and people assisting with obtaining the goals of the business. I teach my students the difference between a business people and a self-employed person. When a self-employed person stops, their income stop. When business people stop, the business keeps going. There is a network in place to keep things flowing.
When a person make a positive mental switch, they will become successful. They have to stop with the "this is mine" attitude and train other people, share knowledge and ask for help Lastly, they have to be committed to becoming successful in all areas of their lives. This means having healthy relationships with friends, family, and business people. Because they are in your life and are a part of the journey.
Now, make the switch and get busy!
Create a Better Day!
Toni Love
www.tonilove.com
Author: "The World of Wigs, Weaves, and Extensions," sold everywhere!!!
Facebook: Toni Love Cosmetology
Twitter: @tonilove205
On a daily basis, I speak to cosmetologists, barbers, and beauty industry people. I hear everything pertaining to their businesses, goals, and frustrations. Many blame their environment on the downfall of their business. Some admit to a lack of motivation and a need to be inspired to do something different. Others discuss their success and their new plans.
When a mental switch is made in a positive manner, success will soon follow. I advise them to use vision and see themselves doing great things. I encourage the disenchanted to start in their community and stop waiting for a "professional saviour" to rescue them or give them a job. I talk to them about starting where they are today.
A great author said, "the richest people in the world look for and build networks. Everyone else looks for work." After reading this statement, I realized, many people seek work, a job, and/or something to do based on another persons' agenda. Entrepreneurship is HARD! Many people are not risk takers and do not want the responsibility. Many people fear failure and do not want to commit the time and effort required to make it work.
Entrepreneurs understand the principle of building networks. Most have multiple streams of income and people assisting with obtaining the goals of the business. I teach my students the difference between a business people and a self-employed person. When a self-employed person stops, their income stop. When business people stop, the business keeps going. There is a network in place to keep things flowing.
When a person make a positive mental switch, they will become successful. They have to stop with the "this is mine" attitude and train other people, share knowledge and ask for help Lastly, they have to be committed to becoming successful in all areas of their lives. This means having healthy relationships with friends, family, and business people. Because they are in your life and are a part of the journey.
Now, make the switch and get busy!
Create a Better Day!
Toni Love
www.tonilove.com
Author: "The World of Wigs, Weaves, and Extensions," sold everywhere!!!
Facebook: Toni Love Cosmetology
Twitter: @tonilove205
Wednesday, July 1, 2015
"MOVE!!! I see a door opening for me!"
Hello Everyone!!!
I heard a sermon by Bishop T.D. Jakes entitled: "Transition." I was very inspired to write to you afterwards. Sometimes we don't realize we are in transition because of what is taking place in our lives at the present time. Therefore, we focus on the moment.
We focus on the people in our lives at this time, not realizing, one day we may not be in the environment or around the people. It doesn't mean something is wrong or we don't love the people in our current environment. It simply means, we may be in transition.
If we look back over our lives, we worked on jobs we thought we would have until retirement. We were in relationships we thought were going to last forever. We had friends we thought would never leave our lives. We had co-workers we thought would be in our lives, although we were not working together any more. We had clients we thought would never leave us. People are always in transition.
In cosmetology, we refer to those clients, as a transit clientele. As Bishop Jakes said in his message, "it comes a time when we outgrow our environment and the people in it. It doesn't mean we think we are better than anyone, we want something different. We have to tell the people in our lives attempting to hold us back, Move! I see a door opening for me!" At that time, we have to take the "faith walk."
Opportunities of a lifetime don't come available a lot, but, when they do, they need to be recognized. If I would have listened to people in my environment in the past, I would have not pursued my Master's degree and I would have not opened the cosmetology school. Nor, would I have opened it in a very small town, Moundville, AL. I would have never started the Advanced Training Center and I would have never moved to Atlanta.
I thank God for the mentors in my life who have traveled the "entrepreneur road" before me. The people in my life who encouraged me to follow my dreams and know that God will lead me. I am thankful I learned early on not to make "emotional decisions," and to make logical business decisions.
Look over your life and go back to your "original" plan for yourself. Of course, plans change throughout life based on circumstances, but, are you close to the original one? Continue to dream and plan and start putting some actions behind them and enjoy going through your transition!
Create a Better Day!
Toni Love
Author: "The World of Wigs, Weaves, and Extensions" (sold everywhere)
Facebook: Toni Love Cosmetology
Twitter: @tonilove205
I heard a sermon by Bishop T.D. Jakes entitled: "Transition." I was very inspired to write to you afterwards. Sometimes we don't realize we are in transition because of what is taking place in our lives at the present time. Therefore, we focus on the moment.
We focus on the people in our lives at this time, not realizing, one day we may not be in the environment or around the people. It doesn't mean something is wrong or we don't love the people in our current environment. It simply means, we may be in transition.
If we look back over our lives, we worked on jobs we thought we would have until retirement. We were in relationships we thought were going to last forever. We had friends we thought would never leave our lives. We had co-workers we thought would be in our lives, although we were not working together any more. We had clients we thought would never leave us. People are always in transition.
In cosmetology, we refer to those clients, as a transit clientele. As Bishop Jakes said in his message, "it comes a time when we outgrow our environment and the people in it. It doesn't mean we think we are better than anyone, we want something different. We have to tell the people in our lives attempting to hold us back, Move! I see a door opening for me!" At that time, we have to take the "faith walk."
Opportunities of a lifetime don't come available a lot, but, when they do, they need to be recognized. If I would have listened to people in my environment in the past, I would have not pursued my Master's degree and I would have not opened the cosmetology school. Nor, would I have opened it in a very small town, Moundville, AL. I would have never started the Advanced Training Center and I would have never moved to Atlanta.
I thank God for the mentors in my life who have traveled the "entrepreneur road" before me. The people in my life who encouraged me to follow my dreams and know that God will lead me. I am thankful I learned early on not to make "emotional decisions," and to make logical business decisions.
Look over your life and go back to your "original" plan for yourself. Of course, plans change throughout life based on circumstances, but, are you close to the original one? Continue to dream and plan and start putting some actions behind them and enjoy going through your transition!
Create a Better Day!
Toni Love
Author: "The World of Wigs, Weaves, and Extensions" (sold everywhere)
Facebook: Toni Love Cosmetology
Twitter: @tonilove205
Monday, June 1, 2015
Clean Up! Dress Up! Follow Up!
Hello Everyone!!
I was reminded of a speech I delivered to a group of ladies entering the workforce after some hardships. These ladies were so excited and anxious about life. They wanted to have a good life, despite their hardships. Most of them had never written a resume' and it had been years since they filled out a job application.
One of the things I told them was to clean up. Cleaning up includes some of the following: doing your hair, make-up, and caring for your fingernails. Be sure the hair is somewhat conservative depending on the job you are seeking or the business you are handling at the time. The make-up should be for day wear. The colors should be more natural and not too bold and bright. The nails should be polished naturally or with a basic color without the designs and multi-colors.
When taking care of business or seeking a job. You must dress up. First impressions are everything. The colors of your outfit should not be loud and gaudy. The fit should be appropriate and the proper undergarments should be worn to create a smooth silhouette.
Lastly, you must follow-up. A lot of people do not get the job or the business deal because they fail to follow-up. If the person doesn't contact you, call them and remind them of your interest. Send a note thanking them for their time. Do not make assumptions. If you are not contacted in a day or so, don't assume they are not interested. Maybe, they are busy working on something else and need a reminder.
You have to want success bad enough. In your personal and professional life. Remember, persistence breaks down resistance. Ask for it, believe it, and receive it!
Create a Better Day!
Toni Love
www.tonilove.com
Author: "The World of Wigs, Weaves, and Extensions" (sold everywhere)
Facebook: Toni Love Cosmetology
Twitter: @tonilove205
I was reminded of a speech I delivered to a group of ladies entering the workforce after some hardships. These ladies were so excited and anxious about life. They wanted to have a good life, despite their hardships. Most of them had never written a resume' and it had been years since they filled out a job application.
One of the things I told them was to clean up. Cleaning up includes some of the following: doing your hair, make-up, and caring for your fingernails. Be sure the hair is somewhat conservative depending on the job you are seeking or the business you are handling at the time. The make-up should be for day wear. The colors should be more natural and not too bold and bright. The nails should be polished naturally or with a basic color without the designs and multi-colors.
When taking care of business or seeking a job. You must dress up. First impressions are everything. The colors of your outfit should not be loud and gaudy. The fit should be appropriate and the proper undergarments should be worn to create a smooth silhouette.
Lastly, you must follow-up. A lot of people do not get the job or the business deal because they fail to follow-up. If the person doesn't contact you, call them and remind them of your interest. Send a note thanking them for their time. Do not make assumptions. If you are not contacted in a day or so, don't assume they are not interested. Maybe, they are busy working on something else and need a reminder.
You have to want success bad enough. In your personal and professional life. Remember, persistence breaks down resistance. Ask for it, believe it, and receive it!
Create a Better Day!
Toni Love
www.tonilove.com
Author: "The World of Wigs, Weaves, and Extensions" (sold everywhere)
Facebook: Toni Love Cosmetology
Twitter: @tonilove205
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