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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.

Sales Fundamentals (3)

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....

Life-First Business Sales Fundamentals

The Conversation-First Sales Approach You Need To Implement Now

Joe Rando: Aug 20, 2024, 6:00:00 AM

Watch the Episode on YouTube Shut your eyes and think of a stereotypical salesman. If you’re like me (Carly), you’re imagination may have immediately...

Sales Fundamentals

How To Sell More Courses Without Ever Launching Again

Carly Ries: Aug 13, 2024, 8:13:06 AM

Watch the Episode on YouTube OK, if we're being honest, the topic for today’s episode is just as much for us as it is for you. We have been behind...

Life-First Business Marketing & Lead Generation Sales Fundamentals

Tips and Strategies to Help You Thrive As An Independent Consultant

Joe Rando: May 28, 2024, 12:19:01 PM

Watch the Episode on YouTube "I’m a consultant." We've said that sentence before and so have countless others. In theory, many solopreneurs can call...

Marketing & Lead Generation Mindsets, Time Management & Productivity Sales Fundamentals Client Management

parent's attic to $20 million business solopreneur success story

Parent’s Attic to $20 Million Business - Lessons On How He Did It

Carly Ries: May 21, 2024, 6:00:00 AM

Watch the Episode on YouTube This was likely the longest interview we’ve had to date, and we asked our guest if we could record a part 2 multiple...

Finance, Legal, & Money Management Marketing & Lead Generation Sales Fundamentals Client Management

Solo Startup Guidance: Nuggets of Wisdom from A Seasoned Serial Entrepreneur

Joe Rando: May 14, 2024, 11:20:06 AM

Watch the Episode on YouTube We usually don't start the episodes by listing off all of the accomplishments of our guests, but when you have somebody...

Finance, Legal, & Money Management Marketing & Lead Generation Mindsets, Time Management & Productivity Sales Fundamentals

Our Biggest Solopreneur Takeaways After 100 Episodes!! Plus, A Big Announcement...

Carly Ries: Mar 18, 2024, 12:58:54 PM

Well, you guys, we did it.

Finance, Legal, & Money Management Life-First Business Marketing & Lead Generation Mindsets, Time Management & Productivity AI & AI Content Creation Sales Fundamentals Client Management

Our Guest Sold $100M+ Worth of Products Using Email - Here’s How

Carly Ries: Jan 9, 2024, 9:39:45 AM

Watch the Episode on YouTube In this episode, we have an in-depth and unique discussion about email marketing with a true master in the field, Chris...

Marketing & Lead Generation Sales Fundamentals

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

Carly Ries: Oct 17, 2023, 7:33:43 AM

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...

Finance, Legal, & Money Management Life-First Business Marketing & Lead Generation Mindsets, Time Management & Productivity Sales Fundamentals Client Management

From Hesitation to Domination: Overcoming Fear in Sales Prospecting

Joe Rando: Jul 18, 2023, 9:18:03 AM

Watch the Episode on YouTube In this powerful and inspiring episode, our guest, Sara Murray, dives into the world of sales prospecting and how to...