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#4: Giving free advice vs. charging for it
On this #ThursdayThoughts episode, host Shontavia Johnson provides three suggestions for getting out of the “friends zone” in business.
Thursday Thoughts: Giving free advice vs. charging for it (transcript)
What's up everybody. I'm Shontavia Johnson and this is another episode of The Shontavia Show, where I want to inspire you to build a brand, business and life that you love. It is Thursday and you know what Thursday means. I've got thoughts about a bunch of stuff. It...
Episode 3: Starting your business before you’re ready (transcript)
What's up y'all. Welcome to The Shontavia Show, where my goal is to help you start a business based on your life's vision. This ain't gonna be your daddy's business advice. I'm laser focused on entrepreneurship in the 21st century, vision and breaking the traditional...
Vision Challenge – Day 11 – Communication Audit
On Day 11 of the #VisionChallenge, Shontavia walks participants through a communication audit, which includes email, texts, and social media.
Episode 2: How to put yourself out there (Transcript)
What’s up everybody. I’m Shontavia Johnson and this is The Shontavia Show, where I want to inspire you to build a brand, a business, and a life that you love. Today is Thursday, and what I like to do each Thursday is talk business with you. If you have a nagging...
Episode 1: Create a vision for your brand and business (Transcript)
What's up y'all. Welcome to The Shontavia Show, where my goal is to help you start a business based on your life's vision. This ain't going to be your daddy's business advice. I'm laser focused on entrepreneurship, in the 21st century vision, and breaking the...
#3: Starting your business before you’re ready
Shontavia talks about starting your business before you are ready. She mentions three steps you can take to start RIGHT NOW before you feel “ready” to start your business: (1) “making it official” by registering your business with the secretary of state, getting a tax ID number, and opening a business bank account; (2) identifying your ideal customer; and (3) creating products and/or content that your ideal customer needs and will buy.
Vision Challenge – Day 9 – Where do you give the most help and advice?
In Day 9 of the #VisionChallenge, Shontavia asks participants to identify where they give the most help and advice to others.
Vision Challenge – Day 10 – Where are you volunteering your time for free?
Day 10 Goal Your goal this week is to determine where you are volunteering your time for free right now. This may include community service, church, service organizations, etc. It may also be the free advice you provide to family, friends and others. How to Make it...
Vision Challenge – Day 8 – Your Personality
In Day 8 of the #VisionChallenge, Shontavia walks through how to build a personal brand, with the first step asking, what is your personality right now?