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WHO: Anna Haney
WHERE: Santa Clarita, California
WHAT: Haney, a 38-year-old mother of two young children, is relatively new to the world of owner/operator in the garment care industry. A little over a year ago, she and her husband Bruce purchased Ace Cleaners.
As the owner of Ace Cleaners, Haney’s duties include but are not limited to marketing, accounting and the back end of the business. Her primary focus is growing the business, building relationships within the community and handling the company’s administrative tasks.
THE ONE THING I TRY TO DO ON A DAILY BASIS IS…
Give gratitude for my many blessings. I don’t claim to have everything in life, but I am grateful for what I do have.
I AM CURRENTLY READING…
Hopefully audiobooks count! I am currently listening to NO B.S. Marketing to the Affluent by Dan Kennedy.
THE BOOK THAT HAS HAD THE BIGGEST IMPACT ON MY LIFE IS…
Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki. He moves me out of the mindset of just being an employee, and just having an education, into real life learning; how to make the money that you have, work for you.
MY DEFINITION OF SUCCESS IS…
Having enough to be financially free and live life on my own terms.
MY MORNING ROUTINE IS…
My schedule always varies so I never have a consistent routine. The only constant thing in my mornings is COFFEE!
I AVOID DISTRACTIONS BY…
Leaving my phone in a different room. With the advent of the iWatch and being able to just get phone calls without having all the other distractions of the smartphone, I’ve started leaving my phone in the other room or even just leaving it at home altogether for the day.
I OVERCOME ADVERSITY BY…
Just trying again.
THE MOST IMPORTANT LIFE LESSON I HAVE LEARNED IS…
Everything takes time. We can’t expect to become super successful and know everything overnight. Consistency and showing up to do the work even when we don’t want to is what drives success over time.
THE BEST CAREER ADVICE I EVER RECEIVED IS…
Try to do one thing you are proud of every day. Eventually all the things will accumulate into something beautiful.
MY NUMBER ONE SMARTPHONE APP IS…
Google calendar and reminders! I wouldn’t be able to function without my to do list.
WHEN I RELAX, I LIKE TO…
Have a spa day at home! Nothing better than some wine, face masks and the hot tub.
IN 5 YEARS I HOPE TO BE…
On my path to becoming financially free!
I AM WORKING TOWARD THAT 5-YEAR GOAL BY…
Investing in my business and myself.
I AM MOST AT PEACE WHEN…
I am watching my kids play.
MY SOURCE OF INSPIRATION IS…
My family.
I WORK TO IMPROVE MYSELF BY…
Always trying to learn something new. My new project right now is how to optimize Google SEO, how to utilize social media to grow the brand and marketing.
THE BEST LIFE HACK I KNOW IS…
To not let the little things stress me out. Everything in life–good or bad–is just temporary.
A PODCAST I RECOMMEND IS…
“Jay Shetty’s On Purpose” for general life improvement and “The Rich Dad Show with Robert Kiyosaki” for business/financial education.
SOMETHING EVERYONE SHOULD TRY AT LEAST ONCE IS…
Traveling solo. Taking that solo trip by yourself is such an amazing experience. It’s amazing how much you can discover about the world and yourself when you only have yourself to answer to depend on.
I HANDLE DISAPPOINTMENT BY…
I have a three step process to handle disappointment/sadness. (1) Eat amazing food, (2) Buy something nice, (3) Give myself a set amount of time to wallow in my misery and then choose to move on.
WHEN I WAS YOUNGER I WANTED TO BE A…
A lawyer specializing in emerging/developing governments.
A GO-TO BAND OR MUSICAL ARTIST ON MY PLAYLIST IS…
Jack Johnson.
MY “SUPERPOWER” IS…
To not take life too seriously.
John Leano works for BRYAN’S Cleaners & Laundry in Pasadena, California. He responds to email: Leano@BryansCleaners.com if you’re interested in being featured in an up coming feature.
