Ep 431 – Avoiding the Sunk Cost Trap: “Business or Pressure” with Allissa Haines | Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals

04/19/2024

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Sometimes, we overvalue the time, energy, or money we put into a project, which clouds our decision-making. Business or Pressure host Allissa Haines talks about the sunk cost trap—and how to avoid it—in your massage business.

Author links:

Website: www.deepbreathdigital.com/community

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deepbreathcommunity/

Resources:

The Good Enough Job: Reclaiming Life from Work: https://www.simonestolzoff.com/

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Author Bio:

Allissa Haines is a practicing massage therapist and business owner and columnist for Massage & Bodywork magazine. You can find her building a community of massage therapists at deepbreathdigital.com/community.

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