75%? 55%? 38%? 7%? What do all these numbers mean? Find out now as I share the truth about speaking and the opportunity to be a better speaker no matter your role, leader, stylist, Educator, influencer, teacher, or desire to be a better communicator. I got your ticket! You may want to have a voice and join me for some FB live sessions for Bold conversations. Listen now to get the deets! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bonnie-bonadeo/message

How often have you said yes to something you did not want to do? How many times do we put ourselves second or even third? Listen or watch episode 108 with my extraordinary guest, Brigette Sobus from Power and Joy Coaching Academy, as we take on Mindset Madness. Learning to say yes to you every time may mean saying no to others at times.  Brigette shares the NLP and Timeline Therapy approach to removing blocks that have kept us from being who we want to be, growing our business to the next...

What does it take to be successful in the beauty industry? My guest Vivienne Mackinder, known as the hairdressers- hairdresser, has the answers.  Listen now as we discuss the three things every stylist should do to succeed. How to always have the perfect consultation with your new and existing clients. Plus, which of the four archetypes are you when doing a consultation? Check out her education options and join her upcoming Masterclass now. --- Send in a voice message:...

Coming off a fantastic Virgin Cruise Voyage with the Beauty Industry Cruise Gang (you know who you are) was uplifting, and I loved being the educator and the attendee. I featured a class on communications and saw many other SOS anchors presented, including sales, operations, mindset marketing and all levels of education in spirituality, cutting, finance, leadership, and more. So, join me today as we go through those five anchors for yourself to see what areas you may need to steer your ship...

My Guest, Donna Roggio, is about surviving, thriving, and building a future with freedom and time. Donna is the Beauty Business Coach specializing in creating financial success and independence. Her Freedom Tribe Program brings her clients diverse personal and business growth topics. Today she shares five pillars for financial freedom to bring your dream to life, expand your business, sail the seas or live abroad.  Listen now... --- Send in a voice message:...

Are we smarter than the average bear? Or animals, for that matter, claim humans have a part of our brain, the prefrontal cortex, responsible for decision-making and impulse control. I am questioning this based on a broad view of our society today. Then add AI to the mix. Are we moving away from our core and innate abilities as humans? All of this makes communicating much more difficult. So I created The Communication Qube™ to help guide us better in communicating, developing content and...

Today's anchor is Education, and my guest, Brad Poirier, from Beauty Industry Cruises is on the course! Brad is a big advocate of Education, inspiration, and entertainment, so in 30+ days, we are set to take the on the sea with the Mayon Sol Beauty Cruise. So listen now, and it's not too late to join us! May 7-12, 2023.  www.beautyindustrycruises.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bonnie-bonadeo/message

Happy Women’s Day… My guest and friend Gloria Coppola joined me to share in our standing strong together to support women on all levels. Listen to the five necessary anchors I share for women today and the inspirational stories of grief and success. Listen Now --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bonnie-bonadeo/message

After two years,  100 episodes, and thousands of plays, we are launching Season 3. Finally, we are out of the dark pandemic and made it through the storm of rebuilding, and now we must strengthen the foundation of what it takes to thrive, personally and professionally. So what does Season 3 have to offer? More guests, leadership/coaching training, and mindset awareness and connection to you… SOS Small Biz Podcast/coaching is about building your brand to survive, and now...it’s time to...

Life sometimes requires nothing more from us but to feel emotions, our feelings, and if they are congruent with our souls or do these feelings create resistance. We also must look at patterns in our lives, business, and relationships and see if these patterns are old and not serving us and need to be uninstalled or revised. Sometimes, you need to feel the wind and trust the guidance. My word for 2023 is Breakthrough, breaking through the programming that keeps us blocked but, more...

Hello February... February first is called “Quits Day,” when your New Year’s resolutions fade into oblivion, and guess what tomorrow is... yep Groundhog Day; of course, we all know its purpose is to determine early spring or if winter continues. Still, the movie by that name is the perception we all live by. Are we going to keep doing the same things and expecting to get better or different results? The monotonous cycle of one step forward and two steps back. Break the cycle and join me for...

Remember Captain Kirk and Spock?  Although they were sailing the galaxy and not the seas, there is something we can learn from them as leaders.  Kirk being all human, was emotional first, then logical, and Spock being half Vulcan and half human but more logical than emotional, so when we look at leader vs. coach, we have to know what hat to put on to manage the crisis, and map the course to your final frontier.  Listen now as I share the leader vs. coach concept and how to support your team...

Yes, I am a certified business coach, but more importantly, I am a certified Life Coach. Truth is, that is more important because no matter how great your business is, are you living the life you love!  Today,  I share some manifesting techniques to help you achieve your life and business goals for this year; dial in that frequency that will have you aligned with your desires. Join me for Mindset and Strategy Workshop and let’s manifest your course.  Register now!  --- Send in a voice...

Today we discuss how investing in yourself first is not just about money or education but also about self-awareness and managing your emotions.  Being a business owner and leader comes with many hats and expectations.   Listen now as I share how empathy in every conversation builds trust and creates a necessary form of acknowledgment.  Do you want to become a better leader for 2023?  Join me on January 16 for the Mindset and Strategy Workshop.  Click here to register!  --- Send in a...

SOS-Jibe Ho-Ho-Ho I often see a missing element in communication; it can escalate a conversation in a super great or the wrong way. If we can implement this simple “Acknowledgement” technique, your communication will be much more powerful for all parties. Listen now as I share the SOS Coaching Method and how creating “acknowledgment” can keep you as the captain of your conversations. P.S. Join me on January 16th for the Mindset & Strategy Workshop and help you chart a course for 2023!...

Featured Guest, April McDaniel, CPA- Kopsa Otte  I know, talking about taxes 10 days before Christmas seems like a buzzkill, but if you are a savvy businessperson, you are thinking about the new year, new ideas for your business, and how to be more profitable. Now more than ever, small businesses like ours need support to improve our bottom line. Take a listen or watch the video on YouTube {sossmallbusinesssuccesspodcast} as April shares some good money advice to prepare for a good 22 tax...

Everyone believes that social media is the “be all end all” to building your business. But, sometimes, we forget about the other marketing tools that provide real success. Word of mouth is still #1, but sometimes that is a pay-to-play option. Listen now as the word on the seas is about making real-life (IRL) connections vs. virtual posts. Join me on January 16 for a Mindset and Strategy Webinar. 90 minutes and we will build your SOS Success Plan 2023. Registration will open soon. ---...

 As we head into the holidays, we can easily get overwhelmed with everything, work, family decorating, and spending. You should think about your gratitude strategy to take care of yourself for a few minutes. Then what is your gratitude strategy for others? Listen now as I share my eight gratitude strategies and how they support my well-being. Need a mindset coach with a flair for strategy? Book a free consultation for a 2023 coaching opportunity. www.soscoachme.com --- Send in a voice...

A client bought two products from us yesterday and commented on how expensive they were.  These were 2 of our most price-conscious products, which came to $50.  She walked out grumbling, and I realized it had begun.  Although she saw the value of completing the purchase, we must now prepare for clients questioning the purpose, value, and worth of our services and homecare items.   Listen now as I discuss the 8 Points of Sale that create the emotional and physical connection to a happy...

I know you have all heard the phrase Imposter Syndrome, but why is it so relevant today? What is the cause, and what is the effect? It can impact our businesses, our families, and our souls. So how do we overcome this without feeling like a fraud? Join me today as I deep dive to define it and not fix it but create awareness of it enough to diffuse it. Listen Now!  PS I will be taking new clients in 2023.  Click here to set up that free session call right away.    PSS.  Take advantage of...

You know the saying it’s business; it’s not personal. Well, everything is personal, whether it is a business circumstance that is making us grieve or a personal circumstance that is having us suffer and affecting our business. So, you need to know what tools and support are available to work your way through the healing process. Today I share the tools I am using as I grieve the loss of my mom and my dog, who died on the same day 1800 miles apart. What and who are my life preservers? Listen...

The final session for our 5-part series of “How to Recession Proof Your Salon.” Our topic today is our last anchor Education, which is a threefold approach. · What do I need to learn? · What does my team need to learn? · What do I need to teach my clients? Listen now to the last of the 25 tips to close your year powerfully and prepare for the new year of uncertainty or abundance. Catch the entire Series on YouTube as well. --- Send in a voice message:...

In part 4 of our 5-part Series on the Guide to Recession Proof Your Salon, today we discuss our Mindset and the ebb and flow of balance. Plus, this week, focus on Story Telling as sometimes we must stop managing and marketing and tell a few stories to create connection and engagement while building value and trust. I took my Brand Me S.T.O.R.Y. Telling Template and shared my time working with Sebastian, how it was the most creative time in the industry, and the serendipitous week I had with...

Ahoy,  Welcome to Part 3 of our 5 Part Series, Recession Proof Your Salon.  Today's topic is the infamous love /hate relationship of Marketing and Social Media. We know we need to do it, we want to do it but get stuck on what to post, and then it becomes a have-to-do it, and it's not as much fun.   My special guest, Danyelle Hildreth, is a Social Media Expert and Captain of Canva, and she is going to share some tips on what we need to do to have a rocking Instagram.   P.S. Want to get some...

Join me for this 5-Part Series, How to Recession Proof Your Salon. Today’s episode is Part 2 of my SOS Signature Framework –Operations, The Distress Call. Mayday, Mayday… my salon is sinking because I am unintentionally not paying attention to my expenses. So, I challenge you today in this segment to look at ways to decrease costs and be more operationally sound while improving operational excellence. Listen Now! BTW, Download the FREE Guide to Recession-proof Your Salon!  --- Send in...