Mindset for Soloprenuers in 2025 - Panel Discussion (GG #14)

Real Talk with GrowGetters Episode #14 with Stacey Steinmiller, Gabe Marusca & Jennifer Chapman.

The right mindset is crucial for solopreneurs, as it influences how you navigate challenges, overcome setbacks, and seize opportunities, directly impacting your success. Are you ready to adopt the mindset that will accelerate your solopreneur journey?

Join the conversation and hear from three incredible experts: Stacey Steinmiller, Life & Leadership Coach and Founder & CEO of Radical Evolution; Jennifer Chapman, Resilience Coach & Speaker and Founder of Just Commit; and Gabe Marusca, 'The Nomad Solopreneur,' on a mission to help 10,000 aspiring solopreneurs build location-independent lifestyle businesses.

They discuss lessons learned in the transition from employee to solopreneur, what motivates solopreneurs, and the common mindset traps to watch out for. Additionally, they explore the daily practices that help solopreneurs thrive and how solopreneurs can maintain work-life balance.

Our guests also discuss strategies for building meaningful connections as a solopreneur and offer essential tips for starting your solopreneur journey.

During this episode, you will learn about:

[01:36] Get to know Stacey Steinmiller

[02:45] Gabe Marusca’s background

[04:23] Intro to Jennifer Chapman

[06:18] Key lessons in the transition from employee to solopreneur

[09:56] What else motivates solopreneurs besides money?

[12:30] Common mindset traps solopreneurs should watch out for

[17:00] Daily practices that help solopreneurs thrive

[22:50] How to build connections with people as a solopreneur

[33:51] How solopreneurs can maintain work-life balance

[41:41] Get in touch with our guests

[41:59] Jennifer Chapman

• Website: https://justcommitcoaching.com/

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferchapmanresiliencecoach

[42:40] Gabe Marusca

• Website: https://www.gabemarusca.com/

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabemarusca/

[43:05]  Free Audit: https://gabe.li/audit 

[43:18] Stacey Steinmiller

• Website: https://www.radicallifecoach.com/

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceysteinmiller

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/staceysteinmiller/

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theradicalevolution/

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theradicalevolution/

[45:00] Essential tips for getting started as a solopreneur

Key Takeaways:

• People become solopreneurs to gain freedom over time, location, money, and the opportunity to dedicate their time to activities they truly enjoy. ~Gabe Marusca [09:56]

• Practicing gratitude enables solopreneurs to cultivate a positive mindset and consistently focus on things to be grateful for. ~Jennifer Chapman [17:09]

• Without socializing and connecting with others, solopreneurship can become draining. ~Stacey Steinmiller [27:44]

• When starting in solopreneurship, begin by finding people who are doing what you aspire to do. Solopreneurship becomes more doable when you learn from and connect with those who have already succeeded. ~Stacey Steinmiller [45:01]

• “Whether you think you can or you think you can't, you're right.” ~Henry Ford [49:54]

People Mentioned and Other Resources:

1. The Outlier Project

• Website: https://theoutlierproject.co/

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/theoutlierproject

Keep In Touch with Gabe Marusca:

Website: https://www.gabemarusca.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabemarusca/

Free Audit: https://gabe.li/audit 

Keep In Touch with Jennifer Chapman:

Website: https://justcommitcoaching.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferchapmanresiliencecoach

Keep In Touch with Stacey Steinmiller:

Website: https://www.radicallifecoach.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceysteinmiller

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/staceysteinmiller/

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

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theradicalevolution/