#yfyi podcast by Sonny D - Entrepreneur, Business Strategist, Blogger, Salon Owner and Stylist

There's no way around it. You have to network to build your net worth. One to one marketing is still one of the best ways. When it comes to networking here are a few tips to create a lasting impression.

When you want to get better at anything it's a good idea to study the greats. For this episode that's exactly what I did. Allow me to introduce you to one of the greatest advertisers of all time David Ogilvy

Are you ready to hear what it's really like being a business owner? The ups, downs, and sideways maneuvers that you have to negotiate? Then tune in.

In this episode I talk about the looming financial burden that isn't getting the attention it deserves. Student debt and more specifically how it affects women and the beauty industry. Learn more about the issue of student debt as it pertains to women at https://www.aauw.org

Where have I been? Not recording that’s for sure. Focusing on my main flow, my actual job, building businesses. But I’m back behind the mic. Here’s a rundown of what’s going on. get your copies of YFYI books here YOURFIRSTYEARIN.COM

On this episode of Meet Team 1.0 Series I sit down with stylist, barber, musician Joshua Valdez and we talk everything from hair, to music, to how he's almost lost 200lbs over the last two years. This is one episode you are sure to take a lot away from. get your copy of the #YFYI book series here YOURFIRSTYEARIN.COM 

I'm back after a short hiatus. On this episode I discuss, opening a new business, speaking my truth, and taking over Vegas. get your copy of the #YFYI book series here. YOURFIRSTYEARIN.COM

In this episode of Meet Team 1.0 Series I sit down with Christie Burton and we discuss her passion for the beauty industry, following your path, and dealing with setbacks. follow her on instagram @christiebhairmua

From debt collector living in Alaska to successful hairstylist/makeup artist living in Florida. How does that happen? This episode is gonna take you on a wild ride. Fasten your seatbelts and get ready to meet @dawntheartist 

Get to know team 1.0 through this podcast series Meet Team 1.0 My first guest is Anny Reyes also known as @annyp1.0 on Instagram Follow her @annyp1.0 

How are you dealing with everything life throws at you while staying the course? It's definitely not easy. Here's a few ideas on maintaining by embracing your enemy.

When was the last time you sat down with your team leader and asked them about your relevancy to the team, the company, and the organization? On this episode I share some tips on how to not only maintain but increase your relevancy.

In today’s workplace how much work is actually getting done? What happened to work ethic? How can you put yours in check? 

Ever wonder why some people get a lot of things done and other people that are so busy seem to be going nowhere? Well me too and on this podcast I’m gonna discuss what I believe is killing most people’s productivity.

When you look in the mirror what are you selling? First impressions are important and not just for others. The first one you have to impress upon is yourself, and it all starts with your IMAGE. get your copy of #YFYI books here YOURFIRSTYEARIN.COM

On this episode I preview #YFYI Salon Ownership and share a formula to win in every situation, even when you "lose" get your copy of #YFYI books here YOURFIRSTYEARIN.COM

How do you get more from the day? The answer is actually by doing less and doing more. More of what matters that is. Get your copy of the #YFYI book series here: http://www.YOURFIRSTYEARIN.COM

Once you've tasted success, what do you do? Sometimes you can be tempted to let up. Now is not the time to take your foot off the gas. get your copies of the #YFYI books here YOURFIRSTYEARIN.COM

It's that time. End of the first quarter, and time for a business checkup. Here's some keep score info for you if you're ready to go to the next level with your business. get your copy of #YFYI here YOURFIRSTYEARIN.COM

What separates those that do from those that don't? It's unlocking the keys to achievement. That's what we're talking about today. get your copy of #YFYI the book here YOURFIRSTYEARIN.COM

It's time to get a social media checkup. What's the current state of your social currency? Are you thinking one dimensional? What is omnipresence? Questions you need to answer. get your copy of #YFYI books here YOURFIRSTYEARIN.COM

Been off to a slow start with this podcast but everything else is running on all 8 cylinders! Here's the latest in my biz dev. get your copy of #YFYI the book here YOURFIRSTYEARIN.COM

FINALLY!!! I have been M.I.A from the podcast for 50 days and now I'm back come here what's been going on! get your copy of #YFYI the book here YOURFIRSTYEARIN.COM

Well here we go say goodbye to 2017 and buckle up because 2018 is going to be EPIC!! get your copy of #YFYI the book here YOURFIRSTYEARIN.COM

In this episode of #TME I talk money, investing and getting real cash flow. Are you invested in becoming financially free? get your copy of #YFYI the book here YOURFIRSTYEARIN.COM

In this final installment on How to Quit I share one of the worst exits ever and a funny airport baby story. get your copy of #YFYI the book here YOURFIRSTYEARIN.COM

On this episode I peel back another layer of what it takes to quit without burning bridges. get your copy of #YFYI the book here YOURFIRSTYEARIN.COM

I don't believe in quitting but sometimes it's just not a good fit but before you go learn how to quit properly. get your copy of #YFYI the book here YOURFIRSTYEARIN.COM

On this episode I address different societies, health, wealth and more! get your copy of #YFYI the book here YOURFIRSTYEARIN.COM

Merry Christmas! On this episode I talk about the power of belief. get your copy of #YFYI the book here YOURFIRSTYEARIN.COM

On this episode I share why Snapchat is a huge opportunity if you're balling on a budget when it comes to your marketing. get your copy of #YFYI the book here YOURFIRSTYEARIN.COM

On this episode I talk about being in the state known as flow outlined by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi. Once you experience life like this you won't want to experience it any other way. get your copy of #YFYI the book here YOURFIRSTYEARIN.COM

On this episode I talk about diversifying yourself, christmas gifts, and who I want to hire next. get your copy of #YFYI the book here YOURFIRSTYEARIN.COM

In this episode I talk about the things I would do differently, knowing what I know now, if I began my journey over. get your copy of #YFYI the book here YOURFIRSTYEARIN.COM

Vince Lombardi is a winner period. On this episode we dig in to some of his principles from What It Takes to be #1 get your copy of #YFYI the book here YOURFIRSTYEARIN.COM

The Money Episode is back and on this track I'm discussing some of the habits of the wealthy. Learning the language and my new assistant jumps in to help! get #YFYI the book here YOURFIRSTYEARIN.COM

I thought episode 94 was lost, BUT it's not. This is ep 102 where I discuss Burning the boats use the hashtag #burntheboats on your insta post to let me know you're ALL IN! get your copy of #YFYI the book here YOURFIRSTYEARIN.COM

On this episode I share some of my tips to get your networking game off to a good start or back on track. Now get out there and build your business! get your copy of #YFYI the book here YOURFIRSTYEAR.COM

On this SUPER SPECIAL episode 100 I bring back a blast from the past! It's been 48 episodes since we last spoke to this guest on the podcast and she's been all over the place! get your copy of #YFYI the book here YOURFIRSTYEARIN.COM

In this episode I talk about the 5 things that no matter what I focus on to bring me success in any endeavor. It's really that simple and hard at the same time. get your copy of #YFYI the book here YOURFIRSTYEARIN.COM

On this episode I'm gonna help you make a momentum plan that will not just get you to 2018 but through 2018 and beyond. If you're up for the challenge let's do this! get your copy of #YFYI the book here YOURFIRSTYEARIN.COM

On this episode I discuss, What is happiness and where does it come from? It's something that we all seek but few find. Let's get the conversation going. get your copy of #YFYI the book here YOURFIRSTYEARIN.COM

What do you and the Ritz Carlton have in common? Maybe more then you think. In this episode I discuss things I've learned by studying their culture. get your copy of #YFYI the book here YOURFIRSTYEARIN.COM

On this episode I give a quick update on the #YFYI State of the Union, talk about building a community, and more! get your copy of #YFYI the book here YOURFIRSTYEARIN.COM

Let's stretch ourselves the rest of this year. It's time to get uncomfortable and make one final push! It's all in how you use your words. get your copy of #YFYI the book here YOURFIRSTYEARIN.COM

Visionary talk. You have to have the VISION to see things before they exist or the will never exist. I call it starting with the end in mind. get your copy of #YFYI the book here YOURFIRSTYEARIN.COM

DNA is genetic code but I believe it can be tweaked. In order to start the process you first have to realize your truth. Are you prepared to hustle, really? get your copy of #YFYI the book here YOURFIRSTYEARIN.COM 

In this episode I talk about learning from losing. Learning to lose until you win and not celebrating like you just won a championship when the game isn't even half way over and more. get #YFYI the book here YOURFIRSTYEARIN.COM

In this episode I'm encouraging you to take the wheel of your destiny. You can only experience what it feels like to drive when you're in the driver seat with the wheel in your hand. get your copy of #YFYI the book here YOURFIRSTYEARIN.COM

On this episode I want to take a look at 3 of the main things you want to ask and what to look for in the answers during your salon interviews. get your copy of #YFYI the book here YOURFIRSTYEARIN.COM

On this episode I review one of my favorite books from my library. The One Thing by Gary Keller. Where you can learn about eliminating clutter and achieving your primary objective. get your copy of #YFYI the book here YOURFIRSTYEARIN.COM

Amazon Echo featuring Alexa is just one of the new frontiers that I have my eyes on as we go into the future. Every industry can be disrupted if they're not paying attention. get your copy of #YFYI the book here YOURFIRSTYEARIN.COM

In this episode I discuss - How many days a year could you be earning money, Are you doing the correct math, immigrant hustle and more! get your copy of #YFYI the book here YOURFIRSTYEARIN.COM

Do you want to crush it? I mean really hit it out of the park? Then you can by learning and studying the best in the game Aaron Judge. ALL RISE!! get your copy of #YFYI the book here YOURFIRSTYEARIN.COM

The United States Marine Corps where some people like my self go to get born again. The process of making a Marine is about total immersion. How can you benefit from it? get your copy of #YFYI the book here YOURFIRSTYEARIN.COM 

We all have a continuous story that's playing on a continuous loop in our heads. It may be positive or it may be negative but it's playing. You can change or interrupt it at anytime YOU decide. get your copy of #YFYI the book here YOURFIRSTYEARIN.COM 

Just because you #hashtag HUSTLE on Instagram doesn't mean you're actually doing the work that a hustler does. Develop the right mentality and follow it up with action. get your copy of #YFYI the book here YOURFIRSTYEARIN.COM

You're standing at the plate, here comes the pitch, what do you do? Hopefully swing for the fences. Don't waste your at bat. We don't get unlimited opportunities. get your copy of #YFYI the book here YOURFIRSTYEARIN.COM 

You always have a choice in life. There's always something you can do about every situation. get your copy of #YFYI the book here YOURFIRSTYEARIN.COM

On this episode I discuss why sometimes you just have to hang on. You may not get a ton of opportunities so squeeze the life out of every one. get your copy of #YFYI the book here YOURFIRSTYEARIN.COM

"I'm not good at math" doesn't mean you have to be good at broke. As an artist I'll be the first to tell you I sucked at math. But I'm pretty good at business and you can be too. Learn the language. get your copy of #YFYI the book here YOURFIRSTYEARIN.COM 

There's no clear line of sight to success. That's just the way it is. Are you ready to rip the face off of the last two months of this year? Let's GO!! get your copy of #YFYI the book here YOURFIRSTYEARIN.COM

Your brain fires messages at a speed of 270 MPH when you trigger your flight or fight response. There's no time to contemplate you just do. The question is, do what? get your copy of #YFYI the book here YOURFIRSTYEARIN.COM

You can't wait until Sunday and eat seven apples for the week. It's an apple a day. Stop putting off until tomorrow what you know you should be doing today. get your copy of #YFYI the book here YOURFIRSTYEARIN.COM

It's time folks! Let's talk about long term vision and long term value. Your company is only as valuable as it's vision. Start studying the economics of your business and what profit means to its existence. get your copy of #YFYI the book here YOURFIRSTYEARIN.COM

You need something or someone to keep you in check. Here I talk about how triathlons do that for me and more. get your copy of #YFYI the book here YOURFIRSTYEARIN.COM 

Money mistakes that you don't want to make. Some of my money mentors and more. get your copy of #YFYI the book here YOURFIRSTYEARIN.COM 

When you ask your brain a question it will give you an answer. Don't get caught up in a Q&A, get to work! get your copy of #YFYI the book here YOURFIRSTYEARIN.COM

The words that you choose especially when you're talking to yourself are critical. Choose carefully. get your copy of #YFYI the book here YOURFIRSTYEARIN.COM 

Back again it's The Money Episode #TME and what we can learn from Floyd Money Mayweather and The Notorious Conor Mcgregor get your copy of #YFYI the book here YOURFIRSTYEARIN.COM

Limitations are set by you and your ultimate altitude is determined by your attitude. get your copy of #YFYI the book here YOURFIRSTYEARIN.COM 

Success is not something that just happens to you, it's a premeditated outcome. get your copy of #YFYI the book here YOURFIRSTYEARIN.COM 

On this episode I talk about those moments we all have from time to time. When you decide to sit back and rest on your laurels, and how they can kill you and your business. get your copy of #YFYI the book here YOURFIRSTYEARIN.COM

You have to be consistent and you have to train. So why not train consistently? This week I talk about both and also my travels over the last week. get your copy of #YFYI the book here YOURFIRSTYEARIN.COM

Before you move forward learn these two rules of money and business first. Your career depends on it. get your copy of #YFYI the book here YOURFIRSTYEARIN.COM

Listen in as I share some tips for getting your beauty career off to a great start. YFYI the book avail here YOURFIRSTYEARIN.COM 

Ever thought about quitting? We all have. But maybe it's not quitting that's the solution. get your copy of #YFYI the book here YOURFIRSTYEARIN.COM

It's almost halftime of 2017. Time is flying by and it's not waiting on any of us. Here's a little pep talk to get you ready for the second half. get your copy of #YFYI the book here YOURFIRSTYEARIN.COM 

YOU yes YOU are a business, and sales is the lifeblood, without sales YOU yes YOU are dead. get your copy of #YFYI the book here YOURFIRSTYEARIN.COM

Welcome to The Money Episode where I give you my OPINION on Finance. In this intro series, I share my Top 10 Money Tips and Why you need to increase your Financial IQ. get your copy of YFYI the book here YOURFIRSTYEARIN.COM

Whoa what a first quarter of 2017!! Let's catch up on some successes and failures. What you need to watch out for in your rearview mirror. get your copy of YFYI the book here YOURFIRSTYEARIN.COM

Critical feedback starts with the man or woman in the mirror. Getting honest is the key here's how I do it. get your copy of #YFYI the book here YOURFIRSTYEARIN.COM 

You've been hearing it for years "It's Quality over Quantity" well I'm here to tell you when you're just starting to build your business you need to be about Quantity over Quality. get your copy of #YFYI the book here YOURFIRSTYEARIN.COM

What gets measured gets done. This is why you need to measure everything and everything can be measured. get your copy of #YFYI the book here YOURFIRSTYEARIN.COM

Control your thinking control your life. If not someone or something else will. Lets start with the basics. What the hell are you thinking about? get your copy of #YFYI the book here YOURFIRSTYEARIN.COM

Welcome to 2017! In this premiere episode I discuss treason, big surprises, and doing the right thing. get your copy of #YFYI the book here YOURFIRSTYEARIN.COM

On this episode I get to interview my business partner Jenna follow her @jennawasag on Instagram. She has been a critical component in building our company and can share some great insights for you too! get your copy of YFYI the book here YOURFIRSTYEARIN.COM

This is another exclusive interview with the one and only Patman Films follow him on Facebook for daily live motivation! get your copy of YFYI the book here YOURFIRSTYEARIN.COM

In this episode I talk about Vilfredo Pareto and the Pareto Principle. Whats holding me back and why sometimes we can crush it and other times we get crushed. get your copy of YFYI the book here YOURFIRSTYEARIN.COM

On this episode I give my take on the faults of Apple Pay, get ready for NYE2017, and ask to be your accountability partner. get your copy of YFYI the book here YOURFIRSTYEARIN.COM

I'm a big promoter of saying YES to everything but sometimes you have to do less to do more. get your copy of YFYI the book here YOURFIRSTYEARIN.COM

On this episode I have my very first guest, Kingston! And he's got a lot to share! get your copy of YFYI the book here YOURFIRSTYEARIN.COM

In this episode I shed some light on my start as a business man and the beginnings of my company The Salon Project 1.0 It's a whatever it takes job, weak at heart need not apply. get your copy of YFYI the book here YOURFIRSTYEARIN.COM

While I was out on the book tour this year a lot of people were asking me about the books I read/listen to. So here's some of my favorites of 2016. get your copy of YFYI the book here YOURFIRSTYEARIN.COM 

Talk is cheap and you don't have time for talk. Practitioners are the ones who do, not just talk about doing. Thats who you need to get around. The real players. get your copy of YFYI the book here YOURFIRSTYEARIN.COM 

Above or below .500 a term used in sports to define a winning or losing season. How's your 2016 season been? Have you measured your winners vs. losers? get your copy of YFYI the book here YOURFIRSTYEARIN.COM 

So you think you want to be a salon owner? Here are some serious questions to consider. Get your copy of YFYI the book here YOURFIRSTYEARIN.COM

Have you noticed they cut your umbilical cord. Definition, the umbilical cord is a conduit between the developing embryo or fetus and the placenta. You've been responsible for YOU ever since. get your copy of YFYI the book here YOURFIRSTYEARIN.COM

You filter every post on Instagram, Snapchat and every other social media platform but what about filters around the rest of your life? get your copy of YFYI the book here YOURFIRSTYEARIN.COM 

The Big Short is really self confidence. In this episode I start the process of forging real self confidence and how to spot shortages in yourself and others. get your copy of YFYI the book here YOURFIRSTYEARIN.COM