The Sonja Thompkins Show | Build your business, mindset & master the mood swings of entrepreneurship

Ladies, today's episode is just for you. It's all about PMS, yep our monthly gift that keeps on giving... If you've ever struggled with severe PMS you know the mind tricks and real life havoc it can have on effectively operating your business.  Sound like you?  This episode just might give you some hope! Tune in and learn some of the ways I stay productive while all that is PMS happens. Some of my strategies may blow your mind. 

Instagram & Facebook are all down Now what?? here’s how to cope and be prepared for next time.

In this episode I'll be talking about what your soon to be or new boutique business can learn from the recent announcement  that Payless Shoes is closing all it's locations AND how you can cash in big time. I'll share:  How you can score big with it's liquidation sale. Why it's closing is NOT an indication that brick & mortar businesses are dying What you can do to "market proof " your  boutique's future from the same fate. Be sure to listen all the way to the end so you don't miss a thing. Then leave me a review and let me know how I'm doing. And if you know someone else who could use the gems in this episode be sure to share it with them. It's just good karma.  Want more? Head over to www.brickandmortarmaven.com 

Every year during holiday season I get asked my thoughts on what boutique owners or other brick & mortar businesses should offer that will really turn lookers into buyers and long term customers or clients. In this episode, I'll answer what you can do as a new owner to get people shopping with your boutique in this competitive season, and why I don't think Black Friday is all that it's cracked up to be for local businesses. This is the audio version of a live video I did on IG & Facebook. OTHER RESOURCES I MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Black Friday & Beyond Masterclass to help you create your promotional sales strategy for your retail business. Click the link below to get instant access. https://boutiquemaven.samcart.com/products/the-boutique-owners-black-friday--beyond-masterclass Be sure to review & subscribe to the show so you always get these good words as soon as a new episode is added.

In this episode I share with you my top 4 things you should consider when deciding on a time to start your business. I also talk about why running a business with my infant on my hip... and other place just about drove me insane.

Part 2 of my entrepreneurial journey and tips to help you identify what you want to do as your own boss. Follow your purpose or use your natural talents?