Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Tonia Wilson. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Hi Tonia, thanks for joining us today. Almost all entrepreneurs have had to decide whether to start now or later? There are always pros and cons for waiting and so we’d love to hear what you think about your decision in retrospect. If you could go back in time, would you have started your business sooner, later or at the exact time you started?
If I could go back in time. I wish I could’ve started my business earlier. As we all know in the financial markets, the younger you are, the better you’re going to be able to tolerate that risk. You’ll have fewer responsibilities, fewer commitments and much more time to make up any losses that you may incur. Therefore, starting a business as early as possible mitigates your potential losses & mistakes.
Tonia, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?
Tonia Ladyt Wilson
I am an actress, casting director, author and founder and CEO of Sassy But Classy LLC. I started in the industry about 10 years ago. I’ve done theater & films. My favorite is films. As an actress it gives you a platform to become someone else, to see the light of others situations and help some heal through this amazing craft. I started Sassy But Classy LLC fashion shows so I can help develop sustainable upcoming business models and designers. To uplift women, children and men of all shapes, sizes & nationalities that we can come together as entrepreneurs and help brand each other’s companies. About 7 1/2 years ago I started dedicating my fashion shows in honor of my daughter Iman Z Horton that passed away from epilepsy. I have had 9 successful shows. I love seeing the reactions of the audience when I create a show that they can remember with great talent. I expanded Sassy But Classy LLC by making products such as candles, sugar scrubs, lip balm and much more. My products are all natural & handmade by me. What sets me apart from others is because I truly care and honest. In business you have to understand that you will go through trials and tribulations and if you seek God in everything that you do you will come out on top.
We’d love to hear the story of how you built up your social media audience?
I built my audience on social media by uploading contents, doing live videos, not just any kind of videos. Videos that shows who you really are when you are going through your ups and downs. Your audience wants to see the real you. My advice is be honest, show your business no matter how many people are watching, eventually the right ones will see it. You never know who is looking.
Do you have any stories of times when you almost missed payroll or any other near death experiences for your business?
I missed payroll due to miss management or not budgeting the correct way. This can hurt your company. You have to be honest with people and make it right just don’t sweep it under the rug. Businesses does have their ups & downs
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladytthe1
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tonia.wilson3
- Other: TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@theycallmeladyt
Image Credits
MUA: Tonia Ladyt Wilson OUTFITS: Fashion Nova HAIR CUT: ClipperCutQueen SHOES: Jessica Simpson