The Aspiring Solopreneur
Joe Rando, Carly Ries
*Formerly known as Solopreneur: The One-Person Business Podcast*
Welcome to The Aspiring Solopreneur, the weekly podcast that dives deep into the world of solopreneurship. Join us as we bring you insightful interviews with industry experts and successful solopreneurs who have mastered the art of running their own businesses.
Are you a solopreneur looking for guidance on how to attract clients? Or maybe you're searching for ways to stay motivated and overcome the challenges of working alone. Perhaps you're even struggling with the intricacies of taxes and financial management. No matter what obstacles you face, The Aspiring Solopreneur Podcast is here to provide you with the knowledge, inspiration, and practical advice you need.
In each episode, our hosts, Joe Rando and Carly Ries, sit down with a diverse range of guests, including seasoned solopreneurs, marketing gurus, financial experts, and productivity specialists. Together, they unpack the secrets to solo success, sharing their personal stories, strategies, and actionable tips.
Learn from those who have paved the way before you, as they reveal their tried-and-true methods for growing their company of one.
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 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!
Access LifeStarr Intro: https://www.lifestarr.com/lifestarr-intro-for-solopreneurs
Welcome to The Aspiring Solopreneur, the weekly podcast that dives deep into the world of solopreneurship. Join us as we bring you insightful interviews with industry experts and successful solopreneurs who have mastered the art of running their own businesses.
Are you a solopreneur looking for guidance on how to attract clients? Or maybe you're searching for ways to stay motivated and overcome the challenges of working alone. Perhaps you're even struggling with the intricacies of taxes and financial management. No matter what obstacles you face, The Aspiring Solopreneur Podcast is here to provide you with the knowledge, inspiration, and practical advice you need.
In each episode, our hosts, Joe Rando and Carly Ries, sit down with a diverse range of guests, including seasoned solopreneurs, marketing gurus, financial experts, and productivity specialists. Together, they unpack the secrets to solo success, sharing their personal stories, strategies, and actionable tips.
Learn from those who have paved the way before you, as they reveal their tried-and-true methods for growing their company of one.
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 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!
Access LifeStarr Intro: https://www.lifestarr.com/lifestarr-intro-for-solopreneurs
Episodes
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Jun 27, 2022 • 16min
62. Survival Guide to Inflation and Recession for Solopreneurs
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.
Jun 23, 2022 • 31min
61. Why Affiliate Marketing Needs to Be Top of Mind for Solopreneurs with Matt McWilliams
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.
Jun 20, 2022 • 27min
60. Want to Be A Successful Mompreneur? This Episode Is For You with Martha Krejci
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.
Jun 13, 2022 • 42min
59. How to Create Engaging Content With Limited Time and Resources With Andrew Ryder
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!
Jun 9, 2022 • 27min
58. How To Know If It's Time to Quit or Keep Going As A Solopreneur
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!
Jun 6, 2022 • 23min
57. How to Prepare For The Unexpected And Master Your Finances With Gabe Nelson
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.
Jun 2, 2022 • 11min
56. Outsourcing Isn't Cheating - Here's Why Solopreneurs Should Consider It
Just because you're a company of one doesn't mean you can't outsource. In fact, in many situations, you probably should. Tune in to this short episode to understand many of the benefits as well as things to consider before working with a contractor.
May 31, 2022 • 31min
55. How to Develop The Right Mindset to Become A Successful Solopreneur With Michael Woodward
Michael Woodward is the voice behind the jumbleThink podcast, a show that focuses on telling the story of entrepreneurs who turned their dreams and ideas into reality! Listen to this episode to learn: - How solopreneurs can tell the dream they’ve chosen to chase after is the one they’re meant to be doing - How solopreneurs can overcome fear of the unknown - Why simplicity is key to innovative thinking and how solopreneurs can start eliminating the chaos - What micro experiments are and why they are important for solopreneurs who are chasing after their dreams - The benefits of making a bucket list And so much more!
May 26, 2022 • 12min
54. What Solopreneurs Need to Include on Their Website's Homepage
In this episode, we dive into the six key elements solopreneurs need to include on their homepage, as well as key pointers to create a positive user experience.
May 23, 2022 • 18min
53. A Six-Step Marketing Framework for Solopreneurs To Implement Now With Ryan Sawrie
In this episode, we speak with Ryan Sawrie, an author, agency owner, and marketing expert with over a decade's worth of experience working with brands on their digital and social media strategies. We discuss: What makes his framework unique The various phases of his six-step framework Common mistakes he sees people make when it comes to digital marketing Tips for taking on the marketing workload for solopreneurs And more!
