In this quick but powerful sound bite episode, Carly Ries and Joe Rando tackle one of the most important distinctions for anyone considering solo entrepreneurship: freelancer vs. solopreneur. What sets them apart? Why does it matter? And most importantly, how can you transform your mindset—and your approach—to stand out in a crowded market?

Whether you're stuck chasing gigs on platforms like Upwork or dreaming of building a thriving personal brand, this conversation is packed with actionable insights to help you shift from trading time for money to building a business that's truly yours. Plus, don't miss Carly's shameless plug for their Solopreneur Success Cycle—it might just be the roadmap you need to take the leap.

Being a solopreneur is awesome but it’s not easy. It's hard to get noticed. Most business advice is for bigger companies, and you're all alone...until now. LifeStarr's SoloSuite Intro gives you free education, community, and tools to build a thriving one-person business.  So, if you are lacking direction, having a hard time generating leads, or are having trouble keeping up with everything you have to do, or even just lonely running a company of one, be sure to check out LifeStarr Intro!

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