Joe Rando

Joe Rando is the Founder and CEO of WorkStarr, the company that created LifeStarr. He lives in Sharon, MA with his wife, Licia, a child therapist, and has 4 grown children who are all awesome (just ask him). He has a degree in physics from UMass and an MBA from UConn. Joe has started a number of businesses in technology and real estate. He is very excited about LifeStarr and pretty much never stops talking about it (just ask his wife). His hobbies include drinking coffee, thinking about drinking coffee, and wishing he was drinking coffee. Between cups of coffee, he sometimes jogs, skis, cycles, and plays the guitar.

Guest Interviews

Every Monday, we'll bring you an interview with an expert or solopreneur that will provide insights into the issues, challenges, and opportunities faced by one-person businesses. Trust us, you don't want to miss these!

Deep Dive Series

Every Thursday, hosts Joe and Carly will dig deep into a variety of topical series that cover best practices for one-person businesses. We'll focus on the nitty-gritty details of things like marketing, cash flow, sales, business models, and so on. These shorter episodes are packed with actionable takeaways and a good dose of humor.

Expert Mondays

Every Monday, we'll bring you an expert that has insights into some aspect of the issues, challenges, and opportunities face by one-person businesses. And every once in a while, we'll feature an episode where Carly and Joe answer your questions.

Solopreneur Thursdays

Every Thursday, we'll feature a solopreneur or freelancer and talk about their experiences as a one-person business. There won't be lots of multi-millionaires on this show; these will be regular people that are making the life they want as a one-person business.

The Soloprenur's Secret to High-Converting Virtual Events

Joe Rando: Apr 18, 2025 12:29:11 PM

Watch the Episode on YouTube Think you need a big budget and a bigger team to run successful virtual events? Think again. In this episode of The Aspiring Solopreneur, Carly Ries and Joe Rando pull back the curtain on how their small group...

Marketing Featured

the mindset shift to transform your solo career

This Simple Mindset Shift Will Transform Your Solo Career Forever

Joe Rando: Mar 29, 2025 12:25:11 PM

Marketing Featured Market Position

Why You’re Working Too Hard for Too Little (And How to Fix It!)

Joe Rando: Mar 4, 2025 11:03:42 AM

Featured Business Operations

How We Built LifeStarr (Without Breaking the Solopreneur Rules!)

Joe Rando: Feb 20, 2025 4:53:10 PM

Watch the Episode on YouTube Ever wondered how LifeStarr operates behind the curtain? In this episode, Carly and Joe peel back the layers, answering...

Expert Interviews Featured Business Operations

From Stranger to Must-Know: How to Stand Out and Grow Your Network

Joe Rando: Feb 18, 2025 8:16:42 AM

Marketing Sales & Marketing Featured networking

Solopreneurs, Stop Drowning in Tasks—Here’s Your Lifeboat

Joe Rando: Feb 13, 2025 6:00:00 AM

Watch the Episode on YouTube Feeling overwhelmed by emails, tasks, and an endless to-do list? You're not alone! In this sound bite episode, we dive...

Expert Interviews Productivity Featured

Turn Passion Into Profit: Alice Ford’s Advice for Solopreneurs

Joe Rando: Feb 4, 2025 8:17:55 AM

Solopreneur Stories Success Featured Woman-Owned Businesses Experienced Solopreneurs Aspiring Solopreneurs

The Path to Financial Confidence in Solopreneurship

Joe Rando: Jan 15, 2025 2:23:30 PM

Watch the Episode on YouTube In this episode of The Aspiring Solopreneur, Carly Ries and Joe Rando are joined by Danielle Hendon, a CPA and owner of...

Expert Interviews Featured Finance Setup, Legal & Financial

Franchising for Solopreneurs: Is It Your Next Big Move?

Joe Rando: Dec 19, 2024 7:55:13 AM

Watch the Episode on YouTube Today, we're diving into a topic that could completely reshape how you think about scaling your business: franchising....

Expert Interviews Success Featured Business Operations

Sound Bite - Why Podcasting is the Ultimate Business Hack for Solopreneurs

Joe Rando: Dec 5, 2024 8:09:28 AM