The Solopreneur Hour Podcast with Michael O'Neal

Free Coaching Friday from The Solopreneur Hour! If you’re new and don’t know how this works here goes: once a week I ask you to send me your questions and I answer them on Friday. If you want to be part of the fun for next week’s Q&A show join us in the Facebook group here or grab my free course called CONFERENCETOPIA.  Look for my post on Thursdays, write your question in the comments or respond to my weekly email, then listen in to the show on Friday! Thanks to every one of you for tuning in on a regular basis. Episode Resources The Art of The Interview Course Social Media Ninja Tactics The Solopreneur Hour on Facebook Want coaching with me? I Want SoloLab! The Solopreneur Hour on Twitter Proudly Unemployable, the Facebook group Leave a review of the show! Check out Kirbymeetsaudio.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh Trent of Wellness Force Radio (https://wellnessforce.com) stops by Studio 86 for an existential chat about quantum physics, multiple lives, the most important piece of your health, and a bunch more.  When I started The Solopreneur Hour, I sort of thought of it as the “Joe Rogan” show for entrepreneurs.  This show lives up to that original premise I think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Free Coaching Friday from The Solopreneur Hour!  Or at least…that’s what it was supposed to be.  Due to a little snafu, I posted it on Sunday.  It’s ok…now you can binge! If you’re new and don’t know how this works here goes: once a week I ask you to send me your questions and I answer them on Friday. If you want to be part of the fun for next week’s Q&A show join us in the Facebook group here or grab my free course called CONFERENCETOPIA.  Look for my post on Thursdays, write your question in the comments or respond to my weekly email, then listen in to the show on Friday! Thanks to every one of you for tuning in on a regular basis.   Episode Resources The Art of The Interview Course Social Media Ninja Tactics The Solopreneur Hour on Facebook Want coaching with me? I Want SoloLab! The Solopreneur Hour on Twitter Proudly Unemployable, the Facebook group Leave a review of the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brittany Michalchuk grew up in an entrepreneurial family in Calgary Alberta.  She’s the founder of Bracelets For Humanity (https://bracelets4humanity.com), a serial entrepreneur, and is heavily focused on keeping a positive mindset.  She’s also about to star in Canada’s version of The Bachelor. On today’s show we chat about: * Growing up in a really entrepreneurial house * What it was like to be the “ugly kid”, and how she went from that to a beauty queen * How she keeps a positive mindset * What it was like to be on The Bachelor * How she surrounds herself with positive people…or she bounces. This is a mantra/methodology she uses for herself on a day to day basis: First, get clear on your purpose and vision and your future life.  Then, Ask yourself these questions: * What am I thinking? * What am I doing? (being productive, drinking too much, regrettable actions…) * Who are you with? (what environment are you in?  Who you surround yourself by? What convos are you having?) If they don’t align with your vision, purpose, or future, you count 3-2-1 and change it. Find Brittany on Instagram:  https://instagram.com/brittanymichalchuk Support Our Sponsors: Hostgator.com  Get 50% Off your entire order by using the promo code “Solo50” at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Free coaching Saturday, I wanted to not only help you with your questions, but because of the awfulness of what happened in Vegas, I wanted to celebrate some wins as well.  It can’t be only questions…let’s celebrate you! If you’re new and don’t know how this works here goes: once a week I ask you to send me your questions and I answer them on Friday (or Saturday in this case). If you want to be part of the fun for next week’s Q&A show join us in the Facebook group here or grab my free course called CONFERENCETOPIA.  Look for my post on Thursdays, write your question in the comments or respond to my weekly email, then listen in to the show on Friday! Thanks to every one of you for tuning in on a regular basis. Support Our Sponsor! https://hostgator.com  Use promo code “Solo50” Episode Resources The Art of The Interview Course Social Media Ninja Tactics The Solopreneur Hour on Facebook Want coaching with me? I Want SoloLab! The Solopreneur Hour on Twitter Proudly Unemployable, the Facebook group Leave a review of the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When you were a kid, did you ever sing-along to the radio and dream of being a pop star? I’m betting more than a few of us did! My guest, Jennifer Paige, was blessed enough to live out that fantasy. She talks about her pop star experiences and shares the wisdom she’s gained during her professional musical career. More About This Show Our co-host for episode 87 is the beautiful and talented Jennifer Paige, famous singer, songwriter and performer. Many of you in the US will recognize her as the woman behind the #1 single “Crush”, although she’s had numerous hits around the globe. For those of you who have listened before, you know I love having singers, actors and comedians join the Solopreneur Hour because they get it: they get the necessity of the hustle. And Jennifer is unequivocally a hustler; she has been since she began dreaming of singing as a child. The finer details of this show include: * The art of the humble brag: when, where, and how to use it * Did she ever consider quitting? * Outsmarting your next step: getting to the next level, wherever you are at * Jennifer’s solopreneurial journey from pursuing her childhood dream to “making it” * What musical dreams hasn’t she fulfilled yet? Jennifer was a blast to have on the show; she was graceful, charming and open. She shared her most embarrassing moment – something she’s never talked about publicly before! And she was also very forthcoming about the lows and highs of working in the music industry as a solopreneur. It’s worth a listen to hear the parallels between her trials and victories as a professional musician and your odyssey as a solopreneur. Stay tuned til the end and you’ll hear a never-before-released song of Jennifer’s. If you like, you can download it at her web site. [hr] Episode Resources Jennifer’s site Undercover Karaokee with Jewel GoDaddy Would You Help Spread the Word About the Podcast? I’d be forever grateful if you helped share the podcast.  Click here for a pre-populated tweet to help spread the word to your friends on Twitter.  THANK YOU! Subscribe to the Solopreneur Hour Podcast Feedback on the Podcast If you have any suggestions for upcoming shows or a question for an upcoming episode, leave a comment below. If you enjoyed this podcast, I’d be extremely grateful if you would take a second and leave me a review and rating over on iTunes.  Your taking a minute to do this allows me to help more people with this podcast, so I really appreciate it (once on that page, simply click on the “View in iTunes” button to leave your review — thanks very much!) MP3 Download Right-click here to download the MP3 of this episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Returning for his second visit with The Solopreneur Hour, is Vinnie Tortorich. Dubbed The World’s Angriest Trainer, Vinnie has come back to share his battle and triumph over leukemia, as well as why the world is getting fatter despite our overabundance of healthy supermarkets, gyms and organic foods. Join us as we have banter about all of those topics, and a whole lot more on this redux of episode 101. More About This Show If you missed Vinnie’s first appearance on the show, you can have a listen here. We had a great time chatting, so much so we never got to talking about Vinnie’s battle with (and subsequent defeat of) leukemia. It’s a tale worth telling for both the personal lessons he shares as well as the solopreneurial inspiration he provides. But the show isn’t just about leukemia, we cover a wide variety of topics like an in-depth discussion of cars including the origins of Lamborghini and the world’s top Porsche collectors, Vinnie’s take on nutrition and fitness today and the importance of hustle and outworking anyone else to truly succeed. You’ll also discover things like: * Vinnie’s battle with leukemia: what he was doing at the time he found out and how he battled it. * Why calorie in and calorie out does not work. * How to eat and when you’re on the go: what to have in your fridge? * Why low-fat versions and man-made foods don’t work. * What’s renegotiating and how do you use it as a solopreneur? * How he sold tens of thounsands of his audiobook, Fitness Confidential and what made it such a success. In episode 101, Vinnie and I have a conversation that flows from one topic to another to another to another –  but at the heart of them all there are a few main themes. Those themes are as important to a solopreneur as anything else you can hear: how adversity builds character, the proper way to fuel your body and your life, and the necessity of learning as you build your solopreneur dreams. Vinnie’s no-nonsense, no-BS style is always a welcome addition to the show and it was a pleasure to have him back on. Clearly we could’ve talked for hours so I’m sure he’ll be returning! In the mean time, let us know what you think of the show in the comments below. How are you going to feed your body differently? Are you up for a 30 day no-grain, no-sugar challenge? Vinnie and I want to hear from you and hear your results!   Episode Resources Vinnie’s web site Vinnie’s podcast: The World Angriest Trainer Episode 83 with Vinnie Fitness Confidential: Vinnie’s Book A  Will Smith video: inspiration for solopreneurs Solopreneur (Just like you!) Sponsors of This Episode: Tim Paige and his team do killer all inclusive voiceover work and intros/outros for podcasts and other platforms.  Check them out at https://makemyintro.com Are you using the Drip email platform? Mat O’Flynn and his team create excellent, beautifully designed Drip templates to make your emails really stand out! Check them out at https://dripemailtemplates.com Would You Help Spread the Word About the Podcast? I’d be forever grateful if you helped share the podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dana Malstaff is the CEO and Founder of Boss Mom. (https://boss-mom.com) She is a mother, author, business strategist, podcaster, blind spot reducer, and movement maker. She is the author of Boss Mom: The Ultimate Guide to Raising a Business & Nurturing Your Family Like a Pro. Dana sits down for a one-on-one interview during the New Media Summit conference in San Diego.  This show barely touches on how much depth Dana has as a businesswoman.  Dana runs a multiple six-figure business, and we touch on a lot of how to create community, nurture your audience, and continue to give them products they love. Some topic highlights: * The correct framework and how to build a great online course * How to create your sales funnel with the end result in mind * How to vet your coaching clients * How to focus on benefits of your offerings, and not the features * How she stays true to her brand, even with her imagery * Digs in deep about our “free to paid journey” * Is there a silver bullet of online course work? * How she refines her systems every week This just scratches the surface…this conversation is a true “writer-downer”, as I like to say.  Enjoy! Connect with Dana and check out her free webinar: How to Create a Great Online Course   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Free Coaching Friday from The Solopreneur Hour! If you’re new and don’t know how this works here goes: once a week I ask you to send me your questions and I answer them on Friday. If you want to be part of the fun for next week’s Q&A show join us in the Facebook group here or grab my free course called CONFERENCETOPIA.  Look for my post on Thursdays, write your question in the comments or respond to my weekly email, then listen in to the show on Friday! Thanks to every one of you for tuning in on a regular basis. Support These Fellow Solopreneurs! Have your film seen the way it was meant to be seen, in the cinema! https://demand.film Build a solid, financially strong business:  https://gerri.link/solo   Episode Resources The Art of The Interview Course Social Media Ninja Tactics The Solopreneur Hour on Facebook Want coaching with me? I Want SoloLab! The Solopreneur Hour on Twitter Proudly Unemployable, the Facebook group Leave a review of the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this epic episode (Almost 2 hours!) of The Solopreneur Hour, online influencer, fellow Steelers fan, and all around good egg Brian Fanzo and I catch up and talk all things social media, then get into the meat and potatoes of the show: It’s Fantasy Football season for those afflicted, nerdy souls, where we yell at the TV to cheer on players that aren’t even on the team we root for. But…we wouldn’t have it any other way! There is, however, a twist to this ultimate fantasy draft. In this case, we are drafting the top internet marketers in the world. We’ll share who we’d pick for which position, and also provide a few alternates. This is a long show that’s well worth the content. (note:  I’ve split out the fantasy draft into it’s own episode here ) 2017 INTERNET MARKETING FANTASY DRAFT Michael O’Neal and Brian Fanzo pick the best: Copywriter Video Marketer Social Media Marketer Community Marketer Influencer Emailing List Curator Web Presence / SEO Live Speaker Author Lead Generator/Funnels Strategist Support your fellow Solopreneurs in their businesses: Steve Olsher: The Ultimate Directory of Powerful Podcasters, Big Time Bloggers & Social Media stars which includes detailed contact information for 240 new media influencers who can make you famous with the push of a button. Get the visibility you and your business deserve by grabbing a FREE copy of the Ultimate Directory at MyUltimateDirectory.com. That’s www.MyUltimateDirectory.com. Darren Rowse: The Problogger himself, Darren Rowse has been bitten by the podcasting bug and started his own ProBlogger podcast. In the weekly ProBlogger show Darren shares in depth training for bloggers, reviews tools and interviews bloggers about how they grow and monetize their blogs. Find the ProBlogger podcast by searching for the word ‘ProBlogger’ on iTunes or your favorite podcast network or head to problogger.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices