Joan Sotkin has helped entrepreneurs and practitioners use their inner resources and practical techniques to experience freedom from personal, professional, and financial struggles for over 25-years. Thousands have benefitted from her groundbreaking book “Build Your Money Muscles: Nine Simple Exercises for Improving Your Relationship with Money” and her ongoing support programs. Joan is a Prosperity and Mindset Mentor and a dynamic, inspiring speaker who brings a depth of knowledge plus a huge dose of empathy and compassion to her work. She is THE expert when it comes to understanding how emotions learned in early childhood can affect a person's earning capacity as an adult.

Secret – timesaving technique

Joan meditates for 10-20 minutes before sitting down at the computer -- let your mind go where it wants to go. ONWARD!

Daily habit that contributes to success

Exercise -- Joan goes for a walk with her dog every day at 4:30.

Could have ruined your business – but now – an invaluable learning experience

Joan played it way too safe -- and Joan tells the whole story here.

Most critical skill you think business owners need to master to be successful

"Get in touch with your emotions."

Most influential lesson learned from a mentor

"Anything negative is a waste of time."

Final Round – “Breaking Down the Recipe for Success” What one strategy or “recipe” would compound into big wins for business owners?

Be kind to each other.

What strategy would you recommend new business owners focus on to best ensure success?

1. It's all about connection -- find a networking method that works for you
2. Love yourself
3. Let go of all the story you're telling yourself

How best to connect with Joan:

• Website: prosperityplace.com