Welcome to today's show with Theresa Sonneville and The Compression Closet. Theresa is in the Chicago area, but offers her expertise in compression garments to therapists and their patients worldwide via her website. The compression garments are specifically for lymphedema patients and they solve the problem of finding good quality compression garments. Theresa is certified by the garment manufacturers in fitting both over-the-counter and custom garments. Her website is geared toward therapists who want to help their patients find the right garment and the right fit.

What you'll hear in this episode:

• Why there needs to be much more education about lymphedema in the medical profession
• How Theresa "fell into" the field, working with the misdiagnosed and misunderstood
• The Compression Closet and what their simplified process offers:
• • Sizing tips
  • 5-digit SKU numbers
  • Convenient drop-shipping
  • 30-day return policy
• Theresa's entrepreneurial journey and how fear held her back
• "Life begins at the end of your comfort zone."
• The "Aha" moment: "When I realized I didn't have to be an extrovert to be a successful entrepreneur"
• Advice about becoming a garment fitter:
• • Take advantage of manufacturer classes
  • Ask for help from the sales reps
• How Theresa promotes her business by meeting other therapists and fitters at manufacturer classes, shows, and events
• How social media, especially LinkedIn and Facebook, have helped Theresa's business
• The best advice Theresa ever received? "Learn how to prioritize time and stick to a schedule
• The "Eat My Frog" mantra
• A favorite book? The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins
• How web designer Seth Barthen from Dandy Cat helped Theresa's business

Resources:

www.thecompressioncloset.com

Call or email Theresa: 815-342-0370 and [email protected]

Eat My Frog by Brian Tracy

The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins

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