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title: Transforming Your Life Through Self-Employment
description: Becoming a solopreneur is a sure way to transform your life. Doing it right means that transformation is positive.
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[The Aspiring Solopreneur Podcast | For Solopreneurs and Freelancers ](https://www.lifestarr.com/podcast)

# [Transforming Your Life Through Self-Employment](https://www.lifestarr.com/podcast/power-of-self-employment)

 Written by [Carly Ries](https://www.lifestarr.com/podcast/author/carly-ries) | Feb 14, 2022 5:16:58 PM

Steve Coombes, also known as The Solopreneur Coach™, recognized from a young age the power of self-employment to transform lives.

Yet it took multiple failed business ventures to learn the importance of seeking help from others – especially when you’re a “company of one.”

After seeking out mentors and coaches, Steve built multiple successful businesses as a writer, coach, and multi-platform e-commerce reseller. This has allowed him to enjoy a comfortable, flexible lifestyle full of fun and travel since leaving the corporate cubicle farm for good in 2009.

Today Steve is a popular solopreneur success coach and podcast host with a vision of helping one million more follow their own dreams outside the traditional career path this decade.

What you'll learn in this episode

- What solopreneurs need to think about when starting or growing their businesses
- How to get clients before your business takes off
- Common mistakes solopreneurs make in their careers
- Why being a solopreneur doesn't mean you're alone

And so much more!

Connect with Steve

- Visit [https://solopreneurcoach.com/](https://solopreneurcoach.com/).
- Join [Solopreneur Success Connections](https://solopreneurcoach.com/membership/).
- Listen to the [Solopreneur Success](https://solopreneurcoach.com/solopreneur-success-podcast/) podcast.

Resources Mentioned in the Episode

- [High Performance Habits ](https://www.amazon.com/High-Performance-Habits-Extraordinary-People/dp/1401952852)
- [80/20 Sales and Marketing](https://www.amazon.com/80-20-Sales-Marketing-Definitive/dp/1599185059)

Favorite Quote

*"Procrastination is the grave in which opportunity is buried."* - Anonymous

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