Hello Everyone!
February has been deemed the month of "LOVE!" Valentine's Day is a symbol of expressing love toward others. For business owners, it's a time to use your marketing strategies. Holidays and special days are the best time to relay your business message to your audience.
Your audience is in tuned to the occasion and will pay more attention to your message. Such marketing strategies are used by furniture stores, major retailers, and others during these times. For small business owners, follow the larger companies and present "your" message on a smaller scale. If you can't afford a commercial, create a YouTube video for your business. If you can't afford billboards, create a 'hot" flyer.
Your business message should be straight to the point, telling the consumer what you want them to do, and it should be exciting! The audience should feel your happiness through the message. When a consumer contacts you via telephone, you should sound happy and excited. Selling is a transfer of feelings.
To begin finding your "happy place," start with your mindset. I heard a speaker say the following in regards to finding your "happy place:"
"It's a beautiful day."
"Prosperity is flowing to me in lots of different ways."
"Life is good to me in so many ways."
"I love having a dream that inspires me."
"The fact that I trust I can have these dreams, I trust they will manifest fully."
"It's not my job to figure out how, where, when, who, etc., when I'm in the receptive mode."
"Think of things that are good in your life."
When you are in your "happy place," the things going on around you, will not annoy you. When you are not, you are annoyed, frustrated, and feeling defeated.
This is the month to celebrate love and black history. Celebrate, think happy thoughts and make something happen in your life! Let's go get 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
Sunday, January 31, 2016
Thursday, December 31, 2015
Happy 2016!
Hello Everyone!
The beginning of a new year is an exciting time! It's time to put those plans into action and hit the ground running, It's time to go through your phone and hit DELETE. Remove negative people and energy from your life. Remove yourself from unhealthy situations and live life to the fullest.
Last year was great for me and the new year will be much better! Make changes in your personal life and in your business. Changes that will yield great results. Take more chances and have enough faith to trust the outcome. Mr. Joe Dudley, Sr., founder of Dudley Products has a book entitled: "Walking by Faith" and he lives his life accordingly. He took a chance and invested ten dollars ($10) and the return was millions of dollars.
He trusted his"gut" feelings and invested in a kit to sell and attended a meeting. The rest is history. His vision and dream didn't make sense to anyone at the time. But, he kept believing and working towards his goal. Years later, he has received numerous awards and recognition for his achievements.
Mr. Dudley didn't take shortcuts, he did the work needed to obtain success. Therefore, I say to you, "do your work!" Work is not always manual. It can consist of researching, attending business meetings, being on a conference call receiving helpful information, reading self help books, meeting with a business coach, enrolling in a business and/or marketing class, and so much more.
Get busy this year and make the needed changes. Do away with the excuses and stop feeling sorry for yourself. Discharge positive thoughts and energy into the universe. Believe me, positive things will begin to happen! You will be in the right place at the right time. You will meet the right people. Your situation will change, if you believe it will. Remember, "when you change your thinking, you can change your life!"
Let's go get it in 2016!
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
The beginning of a new year is an exciting time! It's time to put those plans into action and hit the ground running, It's time to go through your phone and hit DELETE. Remove negative people and energy from your life. Remove yourself from unhealthy situations and live life to the fullest.
Last year was great for me and the new year will be much better! Make changes in your personal life and in your business. Changes that will yield great results. Take more chances and have enough faith to trust the outcome. Mr. Joe Dudley, Sr., founder of Dudley Products has a book entitled: "Walking by Faith" and he lives his life accordingly. He took a chance and invested ten dollars ($10) and the return was millions of dollars.
He trusted his"gut" feelings and invested in a kit to sell and attended a meeting. The rest is history. His vision and dream didn't make sense to anyone at the time. But, he kept believing and working towards his goal. Years later, he has received numerous awards and recognition for his achievements.
Mr. Dudley didn't take shortcuts, he did the work needed to obtain success. Therefore, I say to you, "do your work!" Work is not always manual. It can consist of researching, attending business meetings, being on a conference call receiving helpful information, reading self help books, meeting with a business coach, enrolling in a business and/or marketing class, and so much more.
Get busy this year and make the needed changes. Do away with the excuses and stop feeling sorry for yourself. Discharge positive thoughts and energy into the universe. Believe me, positive things will begin to happen! You will be in the right place at the right time. You will meet the right people. Your situation will change, if you believe it will. Remember, "when you change your thinking, you can change your life!"
Let's go get it in 2016!
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
Take a Chance!
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
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
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
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