Streamlined Solopreneur: Tips to Help Business Owners Grow Without Burnout
Joe Casabona, Automations Builder
You started your business for freedom, not to be chained to your desk. I help small business owners grow without burning out through simple, powerful online automations.
On Streamlined Solopreneur you'll get real-world strategies, smarter workflows, and practical tools to help you reclaim your time and actually enjoy the freedom you set out to create.
Your host, Joe Casabona, is a seasoned technologist with over 25 years of experience. He's seen how the right systems can transform a business. But more than that, He's a teacher at heart.
His goal isn’t to overwhelm you with jargon, but to make complex ideas simple and give you an actionable plan you can actually use.
Because your business should support your life—not take it over.
Tune in every Monday, wherever you get your podcasts.
On Streamlined Solopreneur you'll get real-world strategies, smarter workflows, and practical tools to help you reclaim your time and actually enjoy the freedom you set out to create.
Your host, Joe Casabona, is a seasoned technologist with over 25 years of experience. He's seen how the right systems can transform a business. But more than that, He's a teacher at heart.
His goal isn’t to overwhelm you with jargon, but to make complex ideas simple and give you an actionable plan you can actually use.
Because your business should support your life—not take it over.
Tune in every Monday, wherever you get your podcasts.
Episodes
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May 9, 2017 • 29min
Writing and Publishing an eBook with Diane Kinney
Diane Kinney is a WordPress Developer, Designer, and Marketer. And soon, she'll be adding author to that biographical line. She and Carrie Dils are working on a book called Real World Freelancing that talks all about what it really takes to be a freelancer. In this episode, she and I talk all about the writing process, decisions for self-publishing, and more. Show NotesDiane KinneyDiane on TwitterReal World FreelancingCarrie Dils on How I Built ItSponsored by: BoldGrid | Hover.com
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May 2, 2017 • 39min
Building the Number 1 WordPress Learning Website with Shawn Hesketh
Shawn Hesketh is a good friend of the show and an excellent educator and mentor. His widely popular site, WP101, teached thousands of folks how to use WordPress. In this episode, we get pretty deep into the woods on how he built WP101, and in typical Shawn fashion, he imparts some great advice all along the way. This one is a little longer that usual, but it's packed full of fantastic content, including his recording setup. Show NotesShawn HeskethShawn's TwitterWP101Bill EricksonBlue Snowball / YetiShure SM7BDuet by ApogeePreamp: Grace Design M101Limiter PluginCanvas by WooThemesChris LemaLifterLMSJetpack CourseZac GordonWooCommerceYoast SEO Sponsored by: ProsPress | BoldGrid
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Apr 25, 2017 • 27min
Teaching Freelancers to Build a Better Business with Erin Flynn
Erin Flynn is a freelancer and educator based on Colorado. In this episode we talk about how she found her way into the product space, all the twists and turns of freelancing, and how she creates courses and keeps her sales funnel on point. Show NotesErin FlynnRethink.fm: Tips for Mastering Client CommunicationsStreak for GMailTeachableRain MakerUnstoppable CoursesConvertKitSponsored by: BoldGrid | Formidable Forms
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Apr 18, 2017 • 31min
Building Utility Plugins for WordPress with Tom McFarlin
Tom is a man of many hats! He's a WordPress user, avid blogger, developer, editor for Envato, and much more. He also takes the approach that he'll scratch his own itch if he needs to. In this episode, we talk about how he tackles problems, why and how he built the plugin Page Template Dashboard, and his development tools. Show NotesTom McFarlinTom on TwitterPage Template DashboardAdopt a PluginWordPress Coding StandardsSVNVisual Studio CodeGit GUI: TowerSNV GUI: TortoiseSVN, VersionsWordpress Stack ExchangeCheck out my new WordPress Theme Development course & get 20% : How to Build WordPress ThemesSponsored by: ProsPress | BoldGrid
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Apr 11, 2017 • 32min
Buidling Good Client Relationships with Ty Fujimura
In this episode, Ty and I discuss a few great topics! His company, Cantilever, focuses on strong client relationships that elicit enough trust to try cool, experimental projects, like what they did with Rustic Pathways. We talk about integrating the REST API in an interesting way, the importance of communicating with clients, and why trying a project as "just a project" might not be the best way to grow your business. Show NotesTy FujimuraCantileverRustic PathwaysWordPress REST APISponsored by: BoldGrid | Hover.com
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Apr 4, 2017 • 32min
Using the Right Tools for Non-Profit Websites with Andy Stitt
In this episode, Andy and I discuss some of the specific challenges and rewards of developing WordPress sites for non-profits, why empathy is so important, and why you should never say never when choosing the right tool for the job. Show NotesAndy StittWP for Non-ProfitsHow to Use WordPress to Build Your Non-Profit Site - WordCamp BaltimoreThe Neuroblastoma Children's Cancer SocietyHave Empathy While Teaching - Joe Casabona - WordCamp LancasterGenesis FrameworkDiviSponsored by: ProsPress | Formidable Forms
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Mar 28, 2017 • 29min
Building an Easier Websites Testing Platform with WP Stagecoach
In this episode, we get pretty heavy into servers and server setup! Jonathan talks about how he got the idea for WP Stagecoach. We also discuss some of the difficulties with spinning up and simulating multiple server setups, how good coding can go a long way, and much much more. Show NotesWP StagecoachWhat is a Staging Server?What is a Script Kiddie?Apache IIISponsored by: BoldGrid | Pantheon
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Mar 21, 2017 • 39min
Running WordPress from the Command Line with Daniel Bachhuber and WP-CLI
In this episode, Daniel and I get pretty heavy into development tools and using WP CLI, automated testing, and the future of WP-CLI and Open Source. We go a little long, but it's a great conversation no matter what your background is. Show NotesDaniel BachhuberWP-CLIHand BuiltWP-CLI on make.wordpressBehat Automated TestingUnit TestingLaravel ValetHarvestSponsored by: BoldGrid | Formidable Forms
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Mar 14, 2017 • 33min
Teaching Freelancers to Grow their Business with Troy Dean
In this episode, Troy and I have a great conversation about developing online courses, creating scarcity, and keeping students engaged. If you've been looking to start an online course or develop a great online community, this episode should not be missed! Show NotesTroy DeanWP ElevationRockStar EmpiresRunning LeanSocial LearnerLearn DashEpisode 9 with Zac GordonTeachableHeadspace AppSponsored by: Formidable Forms | Hover.com
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Mar 7, 2017 • 38min
From Idea in a Bar to Product with JJJ
It's Episode 26, and JJJ and I talk all about getting an idea and running with it. His plugin Publishiza has a funny origin story that decided to develop. We also talk about publishing where you're comfortable, seeing your work get used by actual people, and of-course, deep bar thoughts. ?⛈️ Show NotesJJJ | JJJ on TwitterPublishizaWordCamp USBuddyPressBBPressWhat is a Tweetstorm?JetpackKeyringPHP wordwrap100 ∞Sponsored by: Pantheon | Hired.com
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