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Podcast for Freelancers and Solopreneurs

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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.

 

Finance, Legal, & Money Management (5)

an unconvetional way to build wealth for solopreneurs

An Unconventional Wealth Building Secret Solopreneurs Must Learn

Watch the Episode on YouTube These show notes are going to be a bit different than those in the past because, honestly, this show is different than...

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Secrets of $480K Solo Success

Secrets of $480K Solo Success: A 1-on-1 Conversation Approach

Watch the Episode on YouTube In this episode, we have an extraordinary guest with us, Tim Noetzel. He started his solo consulting business in 2019...

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Survival Guide to Inflation and Recession for Solopreneurs

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....

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How To Know If It's Time to Quit or Keep Going As A Solopreneur

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...

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How to Prepare For The Unexpected And Master Your Finances

How to Prepare For The Unexpected And Master Your Finances

With 25 years in the financial services industry and more than a decade as a business owner, Gabe Nelson understands the importance of independent,...

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Business Models 101: Deciding Which to Choose for Your Company of One

Business Models 101: Deciding Which to Choose for Your Company of One

Joe thought he had a clear idea of what "business model" meant. But he likes to check his ideas against others before he goes blabbing it to the...

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Solopreneur Success Cycle: Defining Your Business Strategy

Solopreneur Success Cycle: Defining Your Business Strategy

As promised, today we are going a start a process of "deep diving" into various topics around the Solopreneur Success Cycle. We will be doing this...

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What Solopreneurs Need to Know About Intellectual Property

What Solopreneurs Need to Know About Intellectual Property

Dr. Keegan Caldwell is a patent attorney and the founder and managing member of Caldwell Intellectual Property Law. He founded the firm in 2016 and...

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Solopreneur Success Cycle 4: Setting Up Your One-Person Business

Solopreneur Success Cycle 4: Setting Up Your One-Person Business

This step of the solopreneur success cycle is extensive, so be sure to take it in pieces and know that we are continually working hard to bring you...

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