The Aspiring Solopreneur

In this powerful and inspiring episode, our guest, Sara Murray, dives into the world of sales prospecting and how to conquer the fear that often holds salespeople back from reaching their true potential. With a focus on building confidence and mastering essential skills, listeners are taken on a transformative journey to enhance their sales success. The episode kicks off by addressing the common fear and hesitation that many sales professionals experience during prospecting. By understanding the root causes of fear, listeners gain valuable perspectives on how to reframe rejection and turn it into an opportunity for growth. Sara goes on to discuss the four pillars of a confident mindset, providing listeners with actionable steps to build mental resilience and self-belief. Salespeople will feel equipped with the tools they need to embrace challenges and thrive in dynamic sales environments. From there, Sara explores various ways to connect with leads effectively, enabling sales professionals to establish genuine connections and build long-lasting relationships with potential clients. We conclude with an in-depth discussion of seven crucial skills required for effective selling and practical tips and exercises to help sharpen these abilities. Listeners will come away from this episode feeling empowered and equipped to overcome their fear of prospecting, armed with a confident mindset and an arsenal of essential sales skills. Whether you're a seasoned sales veteran or just starting in the field, this episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to thrive in the world of sales. Tune in now and unleash your full sales potential! Full transcript and episode show notes can be found here: https://www.lifestarr.com/podcast/overcoming-fear-in-sales-prospecting

In today's fast-paced and competitive business landscape, overthinking can be a silent killer that sabotages success. Join us in this thought-provoking episode as we delve into the detrimental effects of overthinking on your business and explore the invaluable gains that await when you break free from its clutches.   Overthinking can wreak havoc on your business, hindering decision-making, stalling progress, and stifling innovation. But what exactly do you risk losing when trapped in the endless loop of overanalysis?    By understanding the true cost of overthinking, you'll be motivated to take action and reclaim control of your business's destiny.  

Settling for being "fine" can hinder personal and professional growth and limit your potential as a solopreneur. When you settle for being fine, you may become complacent and stagnant, missing out on opportunities for improvement and innovation. So, we wanted to talk to Lauren Lefkowitz, an Executive Leadership Coach who partners with clients to escape the trap of being 'fine' and break the work, sleep, and repeat cycle. She works with both individual executives and corporate leadership teams to elevate their careers, leadership skills, work habits, and take their success from 'fine' to amazing.

Season two is finally here and we couldn't be more excited to kick it off with a topic so many solopreneurs struggle with...time. There never seems to be enough hours in the day to get everything done in your business that you'd like. As the business landscape continues to evolve, leveraging outsourcing and automation has become a pivotal aspect of success for solopreneurs looking to maximize their productivity and efficiency, yet many aren't taking advantage of these tools!  In this episode, Xan Hong explores the myriad benefits of outsourcing and automation, uncovering how they can empower solopreneurs to focus on their core strengths, achieve greater efficiency, and propel their businesses to new heights!

No one is happy about inflation and the prospect of recession isn't causing much celebration either. But these don't have to be all bad news. Opportunities can be created as prices rise and the economy slows. This podcast will give you perspectives that will help your one-person business navigate a challenging economy.

Matt McWilliams is a four-time affiliate manager of the year. Entrepreneurs and companies such as Shark Tank's Kevin Harrington, Stu McLaren, Adidas, Ray Edwards, Brian Tracy, Lewis Howes, Shutterfly, and Michael Hyatt have trusted him to run their affiliate launches. He helps online business owners make money as an affiliate and leverage the power of affiliate partners to grow their business.

Martha Krejci was an exhausted mom working a 9 to 5 corporate job when she decided enough-was-enough. So she turned herself into a multi-million dollar brand and worked from home so she could be there for her family. She's been featured in Fox, ABC News CBS News, Fast Company, Cosmopolitan, Shape, and Huffington Post. Martha's story is surprising, inspirational, and informative and definitely worth a listen.

For solopreneurs, time is limited and you're pulled in a million different directions. So when somebody tells you that content is important, how are you supposed to find time to not only work it into your schedule but make it resonate with your audience? Our guest, Andrew Ryder, sheds light on this plus other tips on content marketing you may not have heard of before. Be sure to tune in!

Today we are taking on a tough question. When things aren't going the way you want in your business, do you keep trying or quit? When people start a business, they usually have a picture of how it's going to go. It almost never goes that way. It's often helpful to hear stories about other solopreneurs who have been in this situation, so in this episode, Joe shares his success and failures and what kept him going (or didn't). We hope you can learn something from them. Be sure to tune in!

With 25 years in the financial services industry and more than a decade as a business owner, Gabe Nelson understands the importance of independent, objective, trusted advice, especially when it comes to running a company of one. We discuss so many important aspects of this, from taking the leap from employee to solopreneur with confidence, to how to create a profitable business as a solopreneur, and everything in between. Be sure to tune in! Looking for a way to be more productive in your business? The LifeStarr App is launching July '22 and is designed for solopreneurs like you. Be the first to know when it gets released by visiting https://www.lifestarr.com/lifestarr-app.