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The Life-First Solopreneur
You didn't become a solopreneur to build a business that runs your life. You did it so your business could serve it. The Life-First Solopreneur is the twice-weekly podcast at the heart of the Life-First Movement. It's for solopreneurs who believe the business should be designed around life, not the other way around. Hosts Joe Rando and Carly Ries, co-authors of Solopreneur Business for Dummies, sit down each week with solopreneurs who are building Life-First Businesses and experts who are…
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45. How Solopreneurs Can Overcome Limiting Beliefs For Greater Success with Sarah Boxx
As a solopreneur, you have a plethora of things that can be stressing you out at any given moment. In this episode, find out how to shift your mindset to…
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44. HubSpot for Solopreneurs - Is It Worth It?
When it comes to hosting websites for one-person businesses, cost is usually a factor. But so is what you get for your money. The question we are asking today…
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43. Intellectual Property 101 For Solopreneurs
Patents, trademarks, and copyrights, oh my! The legal side of a one-person business can be extremely intimidating, but it doesn't have to be. In this episode…
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42. Advice on Making Your Business More Successful Through Minor Adjustments
No matter what changes you are making to your business, big or small, there are some best practices and strategies that will make it easier and make the…
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41. A Lesson on Determination and Perseverance for Aspiring Solopreneurs With Mitch Ribak
This episode was originally meant to be about success tips for real estate agents (although the takeaways can be applied across industries), yet right when we…
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40. Making Tough Decisions On Where To Take Your Business Next
Deciding which direction to take your business next can be tough. In this episode, Joe and Carly provide practical advice and a real-world example to help you…
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39. The Importance of Creating a Powerful Personal Brand And How To Do It With Kris Hughes
Personal branding is very important for solopreneurs. In this episode, we dive into creating a powerful personal brand in just seven steps that can help you…
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38. Refining Your Business - Here's How to Adjust Based On Your Results
Results on your initial efforts are starting to come in, so now it's time to analyze, refine, and reimagine your business moving forward. Here's what to think…
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37. A Deep Dive Into Content Marketing for Solopreneurs With J.P. Medved
Many people think you need a large team to implement content marketing efficiently and effectively, but this isn't true. In this episode, we discuss how…
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36. Plans Are In Place - Here's How to Execute Your One-Person Business
While there are a lot of things that are specific to your business during the execution phase, there are also a lot of things that businesses of all types…
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35. One Woman's Empowering Journey From Wall Street to Solopreneurship With Charlotte Keesler
From investment banking and VC firms to a startup focused on reimagining the experience for next-generation women in the workforce, Charlotte Keesler has seen…
The Life-First Solopreneur34. The Ins and Outs of Actually Setting Up Your One-Person Business
From incorporating your business, to messaging, to marketing and managing fulfillment, we give an overview of the key things to consider when setting up your…
The Life-First Solopreneur33. How to Successfully Become a Location-Independent Solopreneur With Debbie Arcangeles
One of the perks of being a solopreneur is that you can set your business up so that you can work from anywhere, but what do you need to think about in order…
The Life-First Solopreneur32. What To Think About When Planning Your One-Person Business
What goes into actually defining your business? That’s a loaded question! In this episode we give an overview of what you should begin thinking about when you…
The Life-First Solopreneur31. Expert Advice for Working Smarter, Not Harder, As A Solopreneur With Nia Lewis
There’s no doubt solopreneurs have a lot on their plates, but that doesn’t mean you have to subscribe to a daily hustle. Nia Lewis discusses how to streamline…
The Life-First Solopreneur30. A Helpful Exercise to Help You Envision Your One-Person Business
Want to be a solopreneur but not exactly sure what you want to do? Already a solopreneur but stuck in a rut? Listen to this short brainstorming exercise that…
The Life-First Solopreneur29. How to Stand Out in the Crowded World of eCommerce With Chloe Thomas
There’s a lot of competition in the eCommerce world, so how you do break through the noise? Chloe Thomas dives into this and so much more in this episode. Be…
The Life-First Solopreneur28. Get Started As a Solopreneur By Defining Your Goals
In this episode, we talk about defining your reason for going solo in business and then help you to define your goals. Going solo is fantastic - for some…
The Life-First Solopreneur27. Expert Advice For Holding Yourself Accountable On Your Solo Journey With Anne Bachrach
Personal accountability is the most powerful tool to help professionals improve their businesses and quality of life. Here's how to get better at it.
The Life-First Solopreneur26. The Best Framework to Intelligently Design and Grow Your Business
The Solopreneur Success Cycle is a proven method to help solopreneurs start, run, and grow a business that allows them to be successful and achieve their own…
The Life-First Solopreneur25. Transforming Your Life Through Self-Employment With Steve Coombes
It’s one thing to learn from a solopreneur, it’s another to learn from a solopreneur who coaches other solopreneurs. This guy, Steve Coombes, knows what he’s…
The Life-First Solopreneur24. Solopreneur Tips For Working Less And Making More
Amy Triandiflou took the leap into solopreneurship years ago and figured out how to make a living without sacrificing time with her family. She shares tips on…
The Life-First Solopreneur23. How to Get Your Invention From Idea To A Successful Reality With Alan Beckley
Coming up with an invention is one thing, but knowing next steps and how to bring it to life for your audience to enjoy is a whole other. In this episode, Alan…
The Life-First Solopreneur22. Finding Success As A Solo Digital Nomad With Brooke Tomasetti
Many people talk about traveling full-time while working, but not everybody pulls it off like Brooke Tomasetti. Tune in as she gives her tips on finding a full…
The Life-First Solopreneur21. The Key Area of Focus To Make Your Marketing Efforts A Success
This is a must-listen for solopreneurs who want to understand the key to making marketing efforts successful. It may not be what you think.
The Life-First Solopreneur20. Turning Your App Idea Into A Reality With Josh Jordan
Have an idea for an app but don’t have a clue how to turn it into a reality using software? Josh Jordan discusses the strategy for navigating the start-up…
The Life-First Solopreneur19. Is Starting A One-Person Business Really The Right Move For You?
Just because you want to start a one-person business doesn’t mean you should. Are you up for the task? These questions can help you decide.
The Life-First Solopreneur18. You Can Get All Your Business From Referrals? It's Possible With Sarah Montani
Imagine getting to a place where you no longer have to pay for marketing and instead just get business from constant referrals. Sarah Montani discusses the ups…
The Life-First Solopreneur17. How Virtual Assistants Can Help Take Your Business to New Heights With Jess Ostroff
If you’re a solopreneur struggling to get everything on your to-do list done, working with a virtual assistant may be your solution.
The Life-First Solopreneur16. Taking A Side-Hustle From Zero To Multi-Millions As A Solopreneur With Kevin Fremon
From discussing how to position yourself in the market, to building trust, to tips for staying focused, and even sharing past mistakes, Kevin Fremon covers the…
The Life-First Solopreneur15. What Solopreneurs Need to Know About Intellectual Property With Dr. Keegan Caldwell
The legal side of one-person businesses can be confusing, especially as it relates to intellectual property, but it doesn’t have to be. Dr. Keegan Caldwell…
The Life-First Solopreneur14. Financial Planning Dos and Don'ts for Solopreneurs With Hunter Boyd
Financial planning for one-person businesses can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be if you put a plan in place and work with the right professional…
The Life-First Solopreneur13. The Ultimate Marketing Engine for One-Person Businesses With John Jantsch
This is a must-listen for solopreneurs who want to understand the key to making marketing efforts successful. Spoiler: Your current customers have a lot to do…
The Life-First Solopreneur12. Why Solopreneurs Should Strongly Consider Influencer Marketing With Gabi Mondejar
Influencer marketing is a great way for solopreneurs to grow their businesses. In this episode, Gabi Mondejar does a deep-dive into this ever-changing world…
The Life-First Solopreneur11. 3 Deal-Breakers and Other Great Advice for Trying to Sell Your Business With Zane Tarence
Thinking about selling your business? Zane Tarence discusses how to position your company, what to avoid, absolute deal breakers, and overall great advice for…
The Life-First Solopreneur10. Becoming a Solopreneur Later in Life With Dan Waldman
For anybody who doubts you can successfully become a solopreneur late in your career, Dan Waldman proves you wrong. You don’t want to miss this one!
The Life-First Solopreneur09. Pricing Your Services and 9 Other Top Questions Answered
Joe and Carly dive into some specific questions about running a one-person business that you don’t want to miss!
The Life-First Solopreneur08. Does Your Unique Value Proposition Always Have to Highlight Your Work With Carly Ries
Co-host and marketer, Carly Ries, discusses her ups and downs as a solopreneur as well as how her biggest differentiator has nothing to do with the work she…
The Life-First Solopreneur07. How Market Positioning Can Make or Break Your One-Person Business With Joe Rando
Market positioning isn’t always at the forefront of a solopreneur’s or freelancer’s mind, but it should be. Joe Rando explains why.
The Life-First Solopreneur06. Do Solopreneurs Work in Pajamas and Other One-Person Business Takeaways With Laura Sorensen
Want to know what life looks like as a one-person business? Design Doctor, Laura Sorensen, shares a behind-the-scenes look of what she's experienced.
The Life-First Solopreneur05. Top Tips for Creating a Stellar Website For Your One-Person Business With George B. Thomas
From which platform to use for your website, to how to approach content, to website security, and how much to spend, this episode with George B. Thomas covers…
The Life-First Solopreneur04. Why Solopreneurs Must Master the Art of Saying "No" With Amy Triandiflou
Finding your niche and being picky with the business you choose to take on can be a challenge, but Amy Triandiflou explains the benefits that make it all worth…
The Life-First Solopreneur03. What Solopreneurs Need to Know About Sales to Be Successful With Greg Rutan
Sales expert, Greg Rutan, teaches you how to understand people and how to get them to come to the conclusion that your solution is the one that will solve…
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02. Create Amazing Ideas for Your One-Person Business With Will Burns
Idea generation expert Will Burns discusses how to develop new ideas for your one-person business and gives a peek into his daily life as a successful…
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00. The One-Person Business Podcast Trailer
Flying solo in business is both exhilarating and terrifying. If you’re thinking about starting a company of one, this is the podcast for you.
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01. How to Turn Your App Idea Into a Reality With Josh Jordan
Have an idea for an app but don’t have a clue how to turn it into a reality using software? Josh Jordan discusses the strategy for navigating the start-up…