How retailers & beauty pros kept revenue flowing w/o discounts during the shutdown


Hey, Reader!

The 2025 government shutdown might already feel like old news, but guess what?

My tried & true strategies for weathering economic shifts aren't!

In my latest episode of the Harmony Not Hustle podcast, I spilled the beans (and maybe a cup of coffee on my pants) on keeping your revenue flowing while scoring FREE promos and serving up some community love.

Because if you have a spouse like I do, who works for the Federal Government and was deemed essential enough to work but not get paid, or your customer base is or does, you know that we could be right back in this boat in January 2026 .... and again this time time next year 🙄

Make sure your business isn't caught downstream without a paddle when the next fiscal fiasco rolls around 🛶

Click the link to to listen now and be prepped for the inevitable... Just in case! 😉

https://podcasts.helloaudio.fm/player?episodeId=5f8eaeb0-2f1b-4208-9a64-9020305410bc&code=bflXE9XHV0&centered=true

Sincerely,

Sonja

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