The Solopreneur Hour Podcast with Michael O'Neal: Recent Episodes
Michael O'Neal
Michael O’Neal chats with other unemployable people like himself to learn how to take your skills and hobbies and turn them into a business.
My friend of over 30 years stopped by today to talk about his journey with violence, being overweight and how an almost fatal accident shifted his entire life. http://instagram.com/christian_bizzotto This episode is brought to you by http://found.com/solohour
In this episode, we dive into the exhilarating world of auto racing as we join Justin Bell, the son of the legendary race car driver Derek Bell, on his journey from the racetrack to the broadcast booth and his current podcast, “Life with Legends.” Justin Bell’s captivating career and deep-rooted passion for motorsports make for […]
Today’s show is about an innovative young entrepreneur that was a freeskier, and had a LOT of experience with drones. Charlie Cannon lived in Utah and had been around drones for many years, because of his hobby of freeskiing. When Covid hit, he decided to white label drones from Alibaba, and EXO Drones was born. […]
If you’re like me, tax time as a solopreneur can be really daunting. It’s in our best interest to find the right kind of write-offs to maximize our profit, but it can be VERY arduous and confusing to reconcile our year of eating out, travel, business purchases, etc. That’s where http://found.com comes in. From her […]
Travis King from https://landflipsecrets.com stops by to talk about flipping land vs. flipping houses. Less red tape = greater profits. It’s also a far easier facet of real estate investing to get into. Dig in…this one might surprise you! Visit http://travisking.com or: Free 7 Day Land Flipping Challenge https://thelandflippingchallenge.com Free Informational Webinar https://landflipsecrets.com Land Flipping Course […]
Hey, our ol’ pal Shane Sams (http://flippedlifestyle.com) stops by to talk about a newfound love of public speaking, the “back of the room” sale, and how to scale your business using courses and live events. Shane Sams is one half of the dynamic duo behind FlippedLifestyle.com. Shane and his wife Jocelyn are a real couple […]
Justin Sloan runs http://sloan-capital.com, an investment firm focused on large real estate deals that can be syndicated to multiple investors, providing a turn-key investment strategy that consistently outperforms wall street. Pacesetter and innovator are two words that perfectly describe Justin Sloan. Justin is a business-oriented and highly driven entrepreneur who is passionate about investment and […]
Do you want to invest in real estate but don’t want to go through the entire process? Patrick Grimes is your guy. He’s the head of Invest on Main Street. https://investonmainstreet.com/ Get Patrick’s book for FREE! investonmainstreet.com/book About Patrick: A native Californian, Patrick is an avid traveler, mountaineer, kite surfer, and adventure sports enthusiast. He […]
Dan Martell is a national treasure. His new book “Buy Back Your Time” is available Jan 17. Order now at http://buybackyourtime.com. FREE Resources from the book: www.buybackyourtime.com/resources Find Dan on the Socials: Instagram / Youtube @DanMartell Tiktok @DanVMartell The Buyback Principle: Don’t hire to grow your business. Hire to buy back your time
Today’s guest has Given 4 Ted Talks, written 33 books, and is an absolute machine. (Like…may actually be a machine. Lol) He is the Founder of Work on Your Game, Dre Baldwin. You won’t believe the amount of productivity he achieves with his strict, disciplined approach. This is what you get when you wake up […]
As a solopreneur we all start somewhere. Sometimes we start with a topic we know a lot about, sometimes we see an opening and we go for it, learning along the way. Our guest for today saw an opening to serve his audience in a simpler, more effective way than email: a membership site. Chris […]
Great chat today with the founder of StreamAlive, Lux Narayan (luxnarayan on twitter) Name Place Animal Thing on Amazon About Lux Narayan Lux Narayan believes that “So, what do you do?” is a tough question to answer and should certainly not be answered with the current title on your LinkedIn profile. In 2021, he published […]
This is one of my favorite episodes of all time. You’ll learn more in this one episode from multiple courses and months of training. If not, I’ll refund your money. 🙂 Today we have Blitz Metrics (https://blitzmetrics.com) founder and CEO, Dennis Yu on the show. We were also joined by Jordan Paris, who wrote Growth […]
QOTD: Have you ever learned marketing advice from a Sultan? Today you will. Jeff Buehner is the author of The Sultan’s Seven Secrets a game changing book on building your dream, managing your feelings and seizing control of your life. Jeff is the world expert on the writings of the richest man to ever walk […]
Today my pal Mark Bologna stops by, with his new book “Beyond Bourbon St.: An Insider’s Guide to New Orleans” Mark was one of the original Sololab members, and has grown his brand and his podcast (Available on all platforms) remarkably over the last few years. Check him out at beyondbourbonst.com
Well, this is a treat. We get to hear from a rock legend on today’s show. In this one-on-one conversation with sax player Scott Page (Pink Floyd, Supertramp, Toto) who has not only played music for millions…but is arguably more successful as a solopreneur after his main music career. This was so much fun to record. I could have […]
Today’s show is with the founder of Tiege Hanley, (https://www.tiege.com/) a men’s skincare line. Kelley Thornton has the unique challenge of first convincing us stubborn men that we NEED skincare, and then thinking outside the box to sell it to us. (I can attest, the products are GREAT) https://www.tiege.com/ 25% Off coupon Tiege Hanley Skincare […]
The FCF reboot is here everyone! So excited to be back in your earballs. Enjoy this show about how to charge for your services, great books to read, my mentors, and much more.
This is the first of my Wednesday “Best Of” Series. Every Wednesday, I’m hand selecting my favorite episodes from the 9 years of podcasting. You know this show is going to be completely baller…that’s the long and short of it. The Solopreneur Hour is an audio podcast hosted by The Kickass Life Producer Michael O’Neal that […]
Today’s episode is about “striking gold” with an idea and doubling down on it when it’s successful. Katie from http://womensmeditationnetwork.com is here! To win a gift basket: 1. LIsten and sub to one of the shows: (Search “Meditation for women”.) 2. Give a rating ad review on apple podcasts 3. Share on social and tag […]
Today’s chat is with Lauren Tickner from Impact School. Lauren and I have a fantastic, candid conversation about how she has pivoted over the last few years from being a fitness influencer to a bad ass young female entrepreneur with a global reach. Lauren is so on top of business and social media trends that […]
Today’s guest was well on his way to being an MLB pitcher when fate intervened. He took his passion and focus for baseball and put it into the most valuable skill in marketing: Copywriting. A card-carrying Metallica fan club member, Troy Ericson is one of the premier copywriters in the world, and a badass guitarist […]
Stefan Georgi is one of the most sought-after copywriters in the world, and the creator of the RMBC method. To see examples of his killer copywriting, pop over here: http://stefanpaulgeorgi.com/subscribe Stefan Georgi is considered one of the top direct response copywriters in the world. Since he started copywriting in 2011, Stefan’s words have grossed over $700MM […]
We were SO hyped on NFT’s at the beginning of the year, and they were ROCKING! But a massive dive in the marketplace has turned our optimism into uncertainty. How the Bulls & Apes project has responded, and what’s next for the Crypto and NFT space, with Anthony Mongiello.
Justin Croxton of Propellant Media (http://propellant.media) comes by to talk about geofencing. When you learn the true power of geofencing, you’ll wonder how you’ve lived without it for so long! It’s a must have for brick and mortar businesses. About Justin: As Managing Partner/CEO of Propellant Media (www.propellant.media), Justin oversees and partners with the team […]
Justin Croxton of Propellant Media (http://propellant.media) comes by to talk about geofencing. When you learn the true power of geofencing, you’ll wonder how you’ve lived without it for so long! It’s a must have for brick and mortar businesses. About Justin: As Managing Partner/CEO of Propellant Media (www.propellant.media), Justin oversees and partners with the team […]
My pal Kenyon Salo (http://kenyonsalo.com) drops by for a chat about what it’s like to skydive into the Denver Broncos stadium, how he amassed almost a million TikTok followers (@kenyonsalo) and how he has honed the craft of inspirational public speaking as “The James Bond of Personal Development”.
Our old buddy Omar Zenhome from the (Top 200 in the universe) $100 MBA Podcast is on the show. After catching up from a 5 year absence, we are all over the place with golden business gems! This is a true “Solopreneur Hour” show with a great conversation and great life and biz advice all […]
Guys, full stop, this episode is insane. Listen to every moment, take notes, then go become a real estate millionaire. https://moneyschoolrei.com/podcast Stephen left his career as a Personal Financial Advisor to pursue his dream of being an entrepreneur and Real Estate Investor. 14 years later, he has never looked back. Stephen has spoken on hundreds […]
REALLY interesting episode, this one! Website Address: keppnerboxing.com Favorite Social Media Platform Address : https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-keppner-7b3333a5/ Keppner Boxing & Fitness Franchise https://www.app.boxingfranchise.com/app https://www.keppnerboxing.com/gym-franchise-opportunities/ Keith was raised on 40 Acres in North Georgia by a mother who was a painter and a father who was a PHD in neuroscience, clinical psychologist and professional boxing coach. At age […]
Today we’ve got Todd Snively from http://createprofits.online. He’s got a 15 day Business challenge to help folks determine the best way to make money online. Todd is one of those legit dudes that has been there and seen it all. We had an awesome conversation. Find todd at https://facebook.com/todd.snively or http://toddsnively.com
Carla White is software pioneer, podcast host and coach helping entrepreneurs make $100K+ using audio. She is first woman to ever launch an iPhone app and has been featured on Oprah, NBC, NYTimes and countless other publications. After getting an MBA, working at the Pentagon and learning how to speak multiple languages, Carla found herself living […]
Today we had Richard Mugica from 1CallClosers.com on the show. The sales process is integrated into everything we do as solopreneurs. If you’ve ever had to “sell” what’s for dinner with the kids, then you know what we are talking about. Unfortunatey, we don’t all possess the skillsets to close our high ticket items…that’s where […]
My buddy Steve Olsher (http://podcastmagazine.com) swings by to talk about his new Solopreneur (ad)Venture: Bravo Family Mortuary in San Diego. We talk about the trials and tribulations of creating a “brick and mortar” business (especially in very regulated California) and how a mortuary came on his radar. We get into the origin of Podcast magazine, […]
Residual payments? Never heard of him. Just kidding. On today’s episode, we delve into an entirely new vertical of making money passively…residual payment processing. I had never heard of this, so I brought on one of the premier players in the game, Mr. David Carlin of Carlin Global. He walks us through how to get […]
Dennis Yu from http://blitzmetrics.com is in the house once again, dropping bomb after bomb. He’s got a new book, “The Definitive Guide to Tik-Tok Advertising” that he’s co-authored with the great Perry Marshall that is the #1 business book on Amazon. He also talks about how to outsource within your company to get more done […]
freedomtaxplans.com Check out her free webinar how any business owner can save thousands of dollars in taxes by using these 5 strategies. Christina Lael is a Certified Public Accountant, an attorney, a Certified Tax Planner, and a self-proclaimed “tax nerd.” She reads case law like some people binge-watch Netflix and gets excited when she discovers […]
Tax Liens. Ever heard of them? Neither had I. Today’s guest, Saen Higgins (http://wealthformulaacademy.com) teaches us how to use Tax Liens to begin your real estate investing empire, even if you don’t have a ton of start up capital or experience. This was one of the more fascinating shows I can remember, and I’m instantly […]
Hi all! Back for another FCF! It was great to be back in the saddle again answering your questions. At the end of the show, I had a bolt of inspiration that could literally make one of our listeners a million dollars. Have a listen for a realtime million dollar idea! The questions: Omar Zenhom Can you […]
HI. If you followed the last episode, this was the project I was referring to. As it’s minting in the middle of May, there’s a bit of a time-sensitive nature to this. So, listen to episode 835, and come back to this one. Otherwise: http://bullsandapesproject.com. http://twitter.com/bullsandapesproj Make sure you follow them on Twitter and stay […]
Hi everyone. I was compelled to record this show because I need you guys to take some action, and our timeline is pretty short. It’s a short ep, so have a listen and reach out to me at instagram.com/solohour, twitter.com/solohour, or michael at solopreneurhour.com. Let’s go have some fun.
For his 12th appearance on the show, our bud Joel Comm (http://badcryptopodcast.com) is back talking about all things NFT, Web 3.0, and Metaverse. It’s becoming more and more apparent that this is a technology (movement?) that is necessary for us to learn as we move forward. In my opinion, it’s this generations “real estate”…meaning, when […]
Howdy folks! On today’s show I give you the 1 month recap of my new business, Fresh Steel. ( http://getfreshsteel.com ). I talk about some of the wins, some of the losses, and some of the “must do’s” if you are running a service business of any sort. Pass this episode along to friends that […]
Our good friend Allison Melody stops by to chat about all things sponsorship…what to do, how to do it, and how many listeners/followers you need to start making money.
Today’s guest is Chris Zissis. Chris has a unique business where he creates MASSIVE income generating YouTube channels, and sells them like real estate. Reach Chris by DM’ing him on Instagram at http://instagram.com/itschriszissis Chris’ Bio: I build 6 and 7 figure passive income YouTube channels for entrepreneurs without needing their time or for them to […]
If you’ve listened to the last couple of shows, you know that I’m very interested in this concept of merging a blue collar business with modern digital marketing. One of my influences in this regard was Marshall Wayne, the Mounting Man. (http://themountingman.tv). During the Covid Pandemic, he decided (with zero construction experience or overall handy […]
Our pal Brian Fanzo (http://brianfanzo.com) is back on the show for our first interview of 2022! He’s got a brand new daily podcast called NFT 365 where he’s purchasing an NFT every single day, and decoding the mystery of NFT’s and crypto for the rest of us! We also dug VERY deep into living with […]
Hi everyone! Welcome back to the show. After a 6 month hiatus, we are back! Today’s episode is about my new small business, where I’m combining a very blue collar industry with cutting edge digital marketing and strategy! http://getfreshsteel.com http://instagram.com/getfreshsteel
Returning champion Mike Johnston (http://mikeslessons.com) is back to chat about how life and business changed during the Covid pandemic. I tried my best to make this an hour, but every time we chat it’s straight fire, so enjoy this 90 minute episode of awesomeness.
Dealing with a receding hairline shouldn’t be the end of the story, and wasn’t for me, as I went all the way to Istanbul turkey for a hair transplant. In this episode I interview the Dr. behind a tremendous entrepreneurial venture, Dr. Emrah Cinik. If you are considering this procedure, feel free to reach out […]
Today, IN PERSON (gasp!) Anna David (http://www.launchpadpub.com) stops by to talk about the book writing process, how her company Launch Pad Publications can handle all of it, and the advantages of writing a book in 2021. As a personal note, the book writing process really helps you “hone in” on your brand and your offering, […]
This is straight out of the headlines into your earballs. Today, Shaun Ferguson (One of the 3 cops on the 3 Cops Talk podcast http://3copstalk.com) stops by to talk about what it’s like to be a police officer, what he thinks of the current stories, how to protect yourself better, and so much more. The […]
Vasavi Kumar is a clinical therapist that helps people, privately and publicly, with their addiction, and there’s no better therapist, as she’s a former addict herself. She’s a master at looking inward and identifying what the source of the addiction is, and helping people through it. Her membership community (at VasaviKumar.com/membership) serves not only people […]
JLD has written a banger. Of all my years in this entrepreneurial space, all of the “how to” book have been incomplete…until now. John has absolutely lifted the kimono on what it takes to create a successful side hustle, solopreneur business, or fire your boss and launch your own thing. This is a MUST read […]
Jimmy Song is a Bitcoin developer, educator and entrepreneur. He’s an open source contributor to many different Bitcoin projects and is the author of Programming Bitcoin from O’Reilly, The Little Bitcoin Book and Thank God for Bitcoin. Jimmy writes a weekly newsletter, Bitcoin Tech Talk and has a podcast Bitcoin Fixes This
I met Tom Martin at VidSummit a couple years ago. His YouTube SEO presentation BLEW ME AWAY. In this show, we chat about where he came from, and give away some great tips and tricks for growing your channel on YouTube.
My old buddy (and our old Bambi’s Apartment bass player) Darren Roebuck stops by to talk about his major career pivot to become a voiceover artist 7 years ago, what it was like to learn the process, why coaching has been critical for him, and more. As a bonus, we reminisce about some old band […]
So, what if you made your living by traveling around the world and taking pictures, then they shut they world down? Well, that’s what today’s guest, Gary Arndt (http://everything-everywhere.com) had to do. Listen in to see how he solved the problem by “turning his brain inside out” and creating monetizable content. Check out his new […]
Today’s returning guest is Matt Farah from Westside Collector Car Storage, a first class car storage facility he’s spent the last 5 years wrangling the City of Los Angeles to build. His whole business model changed when he decided to simplify his (1 million sub) YouTube channel and branched off into this entrepreneurial venture. Check […]
Ashley Armstrong (http://amazauthority.com) was raised a world-class athlete, and has applied that same mentality to not only growing multiple 7 figure Amazon businesses, but helping A-listers and budding entrepreneurs as well. In this episode she shares her journey as well as tricks of the trade. She’s also got an incredible bit of software, http://productinfographic.com that […]
On this episode I chat about a recent experience I had with someone that was tough to coach, which opened up the conversation about “being coachable”.
My buddy J Ryan (Late Night Playset) stopped by to talk about how he got into TV production, what happened when he stole David Letterman’s microphone (for real) and how to operate “normally” when life hands you a hurricane. Check out Late Night Playset on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1EtbLjzhUQ4_z0JP-0_KJw?sub_confirmation=1 And on IG: http://instagram.com/latenightplayset
On today’s quickie episode, I talk about how having a true passion for something, and persistence in spite of adversity is the real key to success. If you are passionate about something, you are going to want to create content and build a community around it. If you are persistent, inevitably, your goal will be […]
Ant Anstead (http://antanstead.com) hosted me in his garage (Pronounced “Gare Edge”) for a sit down about his career, his current projects, and the real passion behind the work. We talked about overcoming adversity, the “solace” of being in the garage and making something from scratch, as well as making the leap from a police officer […]
Today we’ve got powerhouse dating coach Marni Battista (http://datingwithdignity.com) on the show talking about how to build an incredible coaching business, how she helps her clients find love and connection, and tips for coping with Zoom and Facetime during the Pandemic.
My old friend/mentor (friendtor?) David TS Wood stopped by to chat about his new YouTube show, My Extra Mile, Conversations with David TS Wood. (Click to subscribe) Readily apparent, amongst other things, is that David has a real knack for staying positive during situations that would make most of us fly off the handle. You […]
On today’s episode of free coaching Friday we talk pivoting when events and live performance is your jam, and lots of other stuff. Featured ads on this episode: This episode is brought to you by private coaching with Michael O’Neal! CLICK HERE to check out the options.
My old bud Steve Sims (http://stevedsims.com) chatted us up today about COVID pivots (he speaks a lot), how he’s branched out from BlueFish, how he’s growing his personal brand, and his Friday virtual happy hour. Steve: Many speakers who claim to be “onions” – i.e. wrapped in mystical and magical layers of enigmatic meaning – […]
On today’s, episode, we cover pricing, automation, English as a 2nd language, YouTube, Podcasting, lighting, product prototyping, and more! If you purchase anything from Amazon, consider using http://solohour.com/amazon first (That’s my affiliate link) before you buy. It won’t cost you anything, but it will put a bit of wind in our sails!
My pal Brad Costanzo virtually stopped by for a chat about Covid 19, conspiracy theories, how he’s pivoting, and a million other subjects. Check out Bacon Wrapped Business.
Today we brought our old buddy back, Toby Salgado, host of the super agents live podcast. We were sort of all over the map in the show, but a common theme was just keeping your head in the game and remember that you ultimately have control of your life right now, even though at times […]
In these troubled times, many of us wish we had a skill sets week could accomplish from home or if you’ve been guilty of saying “I always wanted to do Blanck, but I never had the time”, this show is for you. Relevant Links: https://www.solohourbook.com Featured ads on this episode: This episode is brought to […]
Do your past experiences have to inform your future life, or can you create your own reality? Today we talk to organizational psychologist Dr. Benjamin Hardy about how do you radically change your life in as little as 30 days. I’ll takes is the right mindset, and some consistency. Relevant Links: https://www.benjaminhardy.com PRE order Ben’s […]
My buddy Chris Krimitsos was on the show today, talking about what I consider to be the best conference of the year, which is Vig Fest and pod fest in Orlando Florida, from March 6 to the eighth. We talked about YouTube, starting a podcast with a great niche and why it matters, why are […]
Sean Cannell from Think Media and I sat down in the lobby of the Mirage Hotel during CES 2020, and dug into how Sean is on the brink of 1 million subscribers on YouTube. Sean gives SUCH tremendous value on all of his YouTube videos…you often can’t believe that they are free! Think Media on […]
I struggled a bit on what to do for this epic episode 800. I finally settled on interviewing one of my good buddies who inspires me daily, professional educator and Drummer Mike Johnston. He’s one of the OG’s of this show, and I’m always amazed how he continually innervates in the entrepreneurial space. Typically I […]
In the special YouTube episode, I talk about the strategies and research I used to grow my YouTube channel rapidly in the last couple of weeks. One of the most important lessons we can learn in the solopreneur space is patience. I have been plugging away for a couple of years, and on this episode […]
On today’s show I describe a hack I implemented to increase the views on my YouTube channel I over 620%. Then I cruise through all of your questions, and I got to tell you, it was great to be back! Relevant Links: https://www.rennch.com/YouTube Featured ads on this episode: My favorite all in one marketing platform […]
Stock market guru Anmol Singh from livetrader.com is on the show today. He talks about how he got his start trading, what kind of person is the perfect profile to become a traitor, how much money you need to do it, what you were expected returns could be, and gives us some great resources and […]
Former New York Giants kicker Steve Weatherford was in Studio today. After retiring from the NFL, Steve has become a motivational and mindset coach that will make you re-frame and re-think most of the decisions you make during the course of the day. His mindset is of a true champion, and if you are in […]
Have you ever thought “Man, I wish there was an app for that!”. Today’s guest, Sean Casto of https://preapps.com, has helped hundreds of people create apps. Today we chat about how he got into the app game, and the steps necessary to create your own app! Sean Casto is the founder of the premier app […]
This morning, I jammed with Jason Aldean Drummer Rich Redmond at an undisclosed studio in LA. Rich has been playing with Jason for over 20 years. But… He’s not just a drummer. He’s an author, actor, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker. We had a great chat about how he keeps such a positive attitude, and what […]
Today we have Liz Germain in Studio. Liz is an absolute YouTube wizard, in addition to being a former fitness professional, and mega amateur rapper. We chat about her transition of moving from a partnership business to a solo endeavor, growing up in Michigan, and she gives my Rennch YouTube Channel a quick assessment. Relevant […]
Filmmaker and Podcaster Allison Melody stops by to share her entrepreneurial journey of starting her brand, Food Heals. After losing both her parents to cancer in her 20’s Allison saw Western Medicine fail them decided there had to be a better way to heal and went on a mission to find it. She started a film production […]
On today’s episode, I take you through the process of how I am taking one of my favorite hobbies, and making a solopreneur business out of it. It’s a really fun process that I’ve done over and over again, but this one I’m having an absolute blast with! Relevant Links: My Rennch Youtube Channel: https://www.rennch.com/youtube […]
Author Oren Klaff of “Pitch Anything” stops by today to chat about his new book, “Flip the Script”. This book promises to not only teach you the art of persuasion, but to help people think that your idea is actually their idea, thus agreeing with it and pushing it through. Get a free day of […]
Today’s episode was recorded in Pat Flynn’s new studio at WeWork in La Jolla California. We used a road pro caster which is a phenomenal bit of Kit. I thought it would be cool to find out what he was thinking and how he prepared for his first real conference, so we jumped in and […]
Rich Brooks from the entrepreneurial conference Agents of Change, joins us on the show today. We cover topics like how he started the AOC conference, what to expect this year, podcasting, different business ventures, and much more. Hope to see you in September in Maine! Relevant Links: https://solohour.com/aoc Featured ads on this episode: Kartra is […]
AJ Roberts from Genesis digital (otherwise known as Kartra), was in studio today, and we covered a bunch of awesome topics including how simple online business could be, how to create an easy infrastructure, and why not knowing everything should not stop you from beginning the process. Relevant Links: https://solohour.com/kartra Featured ads on this episode: […]
Tommy Griffith has been doing search engine optimization for more than 10 years. He previously managed SEO at PayPal and Airbnb, and now runs ClickMinded, a digital marketing training platform for marketers and entrepreneurs. Tommy started ClickMinded as a side project while working full-time at Airbnb. He grew it until it started generating more revenue […]
I promise this was going to be a show about affiliate marketing. Amber Spears from East 5th Ave., one of the worlds premier affiliate management firms, was in studio to talk about affiliate marketing. But then we went down a rabbit hole of facing your demons, how to be honest with your friends and relationshiops, […]
My boy Brad Costanzo of Bacon Wrapped Business (https://bradcostanzo.com | https://baconwrappedbusiness.com) was in studio. We chatted about dialing in your hormones, how to microdose and focus your brain for better results, and touched on a concept he calls “compression coaching”, which offers a compact learning experience if you are on the move or like to […]
Today we have Blitz Metrics (https://blitzmetrics.com) founder and CEO, Dennis Yu on the show. We were also joined by Jordan Paris, who wrote Growth Mindset University, and hosts the Growth Mindset University Podcast. Dennis shared with us something he’s never shared on a show before, which is his “9 triangles” concept. (I added “of destiny”…because […]
This is a random list of how I go through life. Some are lessons from my mom, some are just common sense and common courtesy, both of which seem to be lost in 2019. I think if we irritated each other a bit less, and were a bit more thoughtful, we could create a society […]
Today’s guest is my good friend Paul Higgins. Paul has been living with a rare kidney disorder for his whole life. A few years ago, he left his job at corporate Coca-Cola to live the life of a solo producer, despite massive health challenges. This show is about prioritizing what’s important, staying positive, and extracting […]
Neuro-linguistic programming or NLP as it’s commonly called: what is it and why the heck does it matter for your business and your life? You may have heard of it or perhaps you’ve even tried it, but do you know how impactful it can be on your solopreneurial journey? Our guest for episode 780, Andy […]
Today we chat with Arron Shepherd, co-founder of The Goat Agency, the biggest influencer marketing agency in the world. We chat about how he came up, and dig into some strategies Goat uses for their clients that can translate into the solopreneur world.
On today’s episode I catch you up with an epic car show, meeting a couple of legends, and being at the right placOn today’s episode I catch you up with an epic car show, meeting a couple of legends, and being at the right place at the right time, as well as the implications of […]
Today I got to chat with my good friend Dr. Mark Wade, who has just launched a brand new podcast, the Virtual Summit Podcast. We talked about, amongst other things, how to grow a huge mailing list and influence using virtual summits. This strategy is tried and true, and is something you can employ right […]
Today’s Best Of episode is a culmination of questions and case studies from various coaching calls I’ve done over the last few weeks. Some of the most common questions or problems have to do with identifying your perfect business, defining your audience, and truly nailing your brand, which will completely illuminate the correct path for you […]
Ken Kragen may not be a household name to you, but if you mention his name in Hollywood, people will respond with “legend”. Ken is responsible for “We Are The World”, “Hands Across America”, and innumerable other huge projects in Hollywood and worldwide. Featured ads on this episode: This episode is brought to you by […]
On today’s episode of free coaching Friday we talk podcast hosting, how to make money as a singer/songwriter, bespoke blazers for men, and awesome customer service. Featured ads on this episode: This episode is brought to you by private coaching with Michael O’Neal! CLICK HERE to check out the options.
Today we’re breaking new ground on The Solopreneur Hour…Linkedin. I don’t know a thing about Linkedin, so I brought on one of the world’s foremost experts in Linkedin sales and marketing, Viveka von Rosen. She has a brand new course on how to create more sales conversations on Linkedin called sellingwithlinkedin.com, available right this second. (go grab […]
Today we’re chatting with the hardest working man in the automotive show business, Mike Brewer. As the creator and the host of the #1 automotive show in the world, Wheeler Dealers, Mike has seen and heard a lot since 2003! After a very public breakup with the original mechanic of the show, Edd China, Wheeler […]
On this show, which I recorded at 85 miles an hour while driving to Las Vegas, I go through the process of how I’m going to use my new car for my business, not only writing the entire thing off but how to make it a win-win for everybody involved. Relevant Links: Kit.com/solohour Featured ads […]
On this exciting free coaching Friday episode, I relay my adventure of buying a car in Chicago and the challenges that I faced. Then I got into some great questions from you, fellow listeners! Go to Conferencetopia.com for my free course on how to conference better and the ability to submit your questions for free […]
Sue B Zimmerman and I sat down at social media marketing world San Diego for a killer chat on what’s working on Instagram in 2019. Not only is it about your brand, but your strategy and execution play a paramount role in how your account grows. Relevant Links: https://SueBZimmerman.com/3keys https://SueBZimmerman.com/guide https://SueBZimmerman.com/YouTube Featured ads on this […]
Today’s guest is Anton Crowley from dropshiplifestyle.com. We talked about how the four hour work week completely changed his life and business, how he is created and sold multiple dropship businesses, how to research and create your own dropship e-commerce business in 2019, and how crazy it is to cross the street in Vietnam! Relevant […]
Today I cover some of the jokes I told at the John Lee Dumas roast at Podfest in Orlando, and answer a bunch of your questions, including which app to use to run your business, whether or not you should rent your motorcycle out, and some of my favorite applications to use as an entrepreneur. […]
Australian relationship expert Andi Lew and I sit down at the Grafton hotel in Los Angeles to talk about how to cultivate romantic relationships in the 21st-century. Social media has done good in the world, but it has also made relationships more complicated. Andi’s new book, Instalovers, breaks down how to connect with a romantic […]
It’s been a few years since Ryan Levesque’s worldwide sensation “Ask” launched his career into the stratosphere. His brand new book, “Choose”, helps people pick the perfect business to start. You can get a TON of free swag at this URL: https://choosethebook.com/solohour a FREE copy for a limited time (just pay S&H) plus over $200 […]
On today’s show I grab a few questions from the archives which are still quite relevant today. We talk about staying on brand, keeping your mindset straight, how to save more time, when to automate and outsource, and a lot more! Have a listen on your fave podcast player!
As solopeneurs one of the keys to our success is our health. We’ve talked about this subject a few times because without health and vitality solopreneurship is an even more difficult path. Joining us to share her expertise is Melissa Ramos of Sexy Food Therapy. She’s a certified nutritionist with a background in Chinese medicine […]
Mr. Pat Flynn of Smart Passive Income (https://smartpassiveincome.com) stopped by to talk about his new invention, The Switchpod. (Available on Kickstarter right now at https://switchpod.co) We talked about the entire process of how to get something manufactured, how to go from an idea to a prototype, and how much all of that costs. We also […]
Well, it’s time for a brain dump. I’ve been immersing myself in automating my business, and I thought I’d give you a breakdown of how I think about automation, what apps and services I use, my philosophy on automation, and how it can open up doors you haven’t even thought of yet. I’ve also made […]
Welcome to our weekly Q&A edition of The Solopreneur Hour. If you haven’t been here before on Fridays we publish an episode devoted to answering YOUR questions dear listeners! To submit a question join the mailing list, contact me via the Contact page on the site or join our Proudly Unemployable Facebook group. You can […]
Joel Comm (@joelcomm) and I sit down at CES to talk about new tech, pivoting when your business changes, and having the b*lls to “just start!”
Systems, Systems, Systems. We know we need ’em. We don’t know how to do ’em. Fortunately for us, there’s Jaime Masters to help us out with such things. Her new brand, OwnerBox (https://ownerbox.com), helps solopreneurs and business owners systematize their biz by working with Jaime’s world class team. Have a look at https://eventualmillionaire.com/sh for some […]
On today’s show, I run down some questions featured on the Proudly Unemployable Facebook Group and answer them on the show. Note: This episode is straight FIRE…so don’t burn your ears!
Howdy. On today’s rambling episode, I chat about coaching, investing in one’s self, fat-shaming, and goal setting. email me at michael@solopreneurhour.com for coaching special info. Here’s the 9 minute HIIT workout I’m doing: https://www.nytimes.com/guides/well/strength-training-plyometrics And here’s the app I’m using: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/seconds-interval-timer-hiit/id475816966?mt=8
Today’s in Studio Guest is (former) Dietitian Cassie Bjork. (Cassie.net) We thought “Hey, it’s noon during holiday season, we might as well have a margarita or two and record a podcast”. So, here’s that. 🙂 Get Cassie’s Rulebreakers Weight Loss Coaching Program – Cassie.net/rulebreakers Get the book: Why Am I Still Fat?
Welcome to our weekly Q&A edition of The Solopreneur Hour. If you haven’t been here before on Fridays we publish an episode devoted to answering YOUR questions dear listeners! To submit a question join the mailing list, contact me via the Contact page on the site or join our Proudly Unemployable Facebook group. You can […]
Today we have a special show. Myself, JLD (https://instagram.com/johnleedumas) and Clay Hebert (https://instagram.com/clayhebert) talk about all things marketing, from how you introduce yourself, to improving your chops, to having great conversations.
Free Coaching Friday from The Solopreneur Hour! If you’re new and don’t know how this works here goes: once a week I ask you to send me your questions and I answer them on Friday. If you want to be part of the fun for next week’s Q&A show join us in the Facebook group here or […]
As a solopreneur we all start somewhere. Sometimes we start with a topic we know a lot about, sometimes we see an opening and we go for it, learning along the way. Our guest for today saw an opening to serve his audience in a simpler, more effective way than email: a membership site. Chris […]
Sometimes a solopreneur is a solopreneur from birth. They hustle themselves right out of the crib and into the thick of the next opportunity that crosses their path. Our guest for episode 749, Mr. Glen Ledwell, falls into that category. Glen is a serial entrepreneur who had multiple successful businesses in several industries before finding […]
As solopreneurs making the transition from doing what we know to teaching and sharing our knowledge is typically the difference between burnout and bliss. To start that transition we often create a side gig. The man who has made multiple six figures doing just that: taking side gigs and turning them into multiple streams of […]
On today’s show it’s just you and me, kid. And we (and by “we”, I mean “I”) talk about what I consider to be the most overlooked, yet most important part of a successful solopreneur business. To book your clarity call, click here: https://solohour.com/clarity
Returning back onto the show is Natalie Sisson, with her new book, The Freedom Plan. (https://thefreedomplan.co) – how to reclaim your time, streamline your business, and be more profitable while living your ideal lifestyle and feeling on purpose! Natalie spent many years as “The Suitcase Entrepreneur”, traveling all over the world for 6.5 years. Now settled […]
If you’re new and don’t know how this works here goes: once a week I ask you to send me your questions and I answer them. If you want to be part of the fun for next week’s Q&A show join us in the Facebook group here or grab my free course called CONFERENCETOPIA. Look for […]
Serial entrepreneur (and trapeze-ist?) Allison Maslan joins us for a great episode speaking about her new book, Scale or Fail, How to Build Your Dream Team, Explode Your Growth, and Let Your Business Soar. Allison has an amazing history of entrepreneurship, and really has the midas touch. She got some great advice from her father, […]
Travis Chappell (https://www.buildyournetwork.co) and @travischappell stops by the show today to talk about some core fundamentals of successful “network explosion”, and building your online business. We talk about The secret to great sales the power of masterminds and learning groups the ultimate power of networking how to “show up” for friends in need relationship fundamentals, and […]
On today’s FCF, I answer all these awesome questions: Not a question but some feedback. Your latest episode about Rennch EXPLODED over the airwaves. That was the sound of passion, goals, doer, fun, creativity – the very essence of sloopreneur life – I raise a cup of tea in your name. OK – Here’s 1 […]
On this episode I document the craziness of going from concept to finished product with an absurd timeline. Proof positive that you don’t have to know what you’re doing to make something happen. You just have to do it!
Adam Lewis Walker (AYAlpha.com) has a brand new book, Awaken Your Alpha, available October 3rd 2018. First and foremost, my apologies for the audio quality. We had an equipment breakdown and had to make due. Adam and I talk about the journey of being a man, and taking responsibility for your own life. Sorry for […]
This was a REALLY fun episode, because I didn’t know this business model existed. You can think of a product, find a manufacturer to make it for you, brand it, and sell it on Amazon without carrying a warehouse full of inventory and shipping it yourself. This was a really interesting, informative show. 6:08 May […]
Amazing, remarkable, life-changing. That’s what this episode is. Since I originally introduced him at the Thrive 2016 conference in San Diego, I’ve been following Philip McKernan and his incredible message. I finally got him to sit down and record a deep-dive interview about why sharing your truth is arguably the best thing you can do as a […]
In this episode, I take you through the 8 week launch process of a world class podcast. For gear: https://kit.com/solohour For supplemental YouTube videos: https://youtube.com/solohour
Free Coaching Monday from The Solopreneur Hour! If you’re new and don’t know how this works here goes: once a week I ask you to send me your questions and I answer them. If you want to be part of the fun for next week’s Q&A show join us in the Facebook group here or grab my […]
Solopreneurs. This was one of those conversations that I physically had to cut off, because it was so good it could have gone on forever. Dan Kuschell is the CEO of Joe Polish’s Genius Network, and is insightful, bright, and brilliant. This is an instant best-of. Check out the Growth to Freedom podcast every Monday […]
Today we welcome Travis Houston (https://superfunnel.com) into Studio 86 to talk all things marketing. After telling us a really compelling story about “finding himself” in India, he wound up in the most incredible whirlwind of 18 months of mentors. Travis then breaks down one of the most amazing marketing tactics I’ve ever heard. You won’t […]
Happy birthday Solohour! On today’s ep, I talk about the B.A.M concept, how to create a tier 1, tier 2, or tier 3 business (and what that means), and how to get your mindset right to be a solopreneur.
Today’s show is a doozy. Jase Bennett of The Ohana Adventure (1.7 Million Subs on YouTube), Prouduct (Did the Freedom, Mastery, and Podcast Journals with John Lee Dumas, and many more…) Jase Boards, chats with us about being a serial entrepreneur, what it’s like to have a super-successful YouTube channel, and how he used to […]
Check out Jase Bennett at The Ohana Adventure on YouTube Free Coaching Friday from The Solopreneur Hour! If you’re new and don’t know how this works here goes: once a week I ask you to send me your questions and I answer them on Friday. If you want to be part of the fun for next […]
Cole Hatter is the founder of Thrive: Make Money Matter (https://attendthrive.com – Use Promo code “solo” for 20% off) which is, in my opinion, the best entrepreneurial conference out there today. We dig into surrounding yourself with smarter people, getting your mental game right, real estate investing, and a bunch of other topics to make […]
Kenyon Salo (https://kenyonsalo.com) joins us today to talk about how we began our public speaking career, and what it’s like to pay attention to the technical side of speaking. Public speaking is a learned behavior as much as an art form, and we dig deep into some of the tips and tricks of building a great performance and engaging […]
Solopreneurs! Don’t let the title fool you. This isn’t about “hey, check me out, look what I did!”. It’s essentially a primer on how to launch a business and brand from scratch. I take you through the steps I took (sort of, in no particular order) to launch the podcast and brand. This is one […]
Today we’re talking about Focus. What are some of the supplements and methodologies YOU use to focus. Find out on today’s show!
Free Coaching Monday from The Solopreneur Hour! If you’re new and don’t know how this works here goes: once a week I ask you to send me your questions and I answer them on Friday. If you want to be part of the fun for next week’s Q&A show join us in the Facebook group here or […]
Today’s show is with Rod Khleif, multimillionaire and real estate investor. He breaks down exactly what we need to do to learn how to invest in Real Estate. Website Address: www.RodKhleif.com Find him on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rodkhleiffan/ https://multifamilycommunity.com The Lifetime CashFlow through Real Estate Podcast https://rodkhleif.com/lifetime-cashflow-podcast/ Chicago Multifamily Bootcamp https://rodkhleif.com/bootcamp August 24-26 Free Book: Text “rod” […]
Traffic and Conversion is one of my favorite conferences. It’s simply the most tactical, “rubber meets the road” conference I’ve been to. I met Roland at a mastermind in San Diego, and loved his presentation. A former lawyer turned marketer, the reason for his success is very apparent in this great conversation. It’s all about the approach […]
On today’s Solopreneur Q&A we talk about sound quality, niching (pronounced “neeshing”) down, and a follow up to the Sophie Howard Amazon show.
On today’s ep I’ve got Sophie Howard, who is an absolute Amazon-selling beast! (https://aspiringentrepreneurs.com) She’s an excellent product “sourcer” and loves the launch process. We have a fabulous chat about what makes an Amazon product work, and how to become a seller and even build a channel that someone might buy from you. Check out […]
On today’s Q&A show, we talk about driving local traffic to a biz, (including Google Places hacking), how to make time (and decide when to…) for new projects, and how to deal with limited capacity. Special guest is internet marketing extraordinaire Elyse Parker.
You’re a podcaster…you just don’t know it yet. Statistically, podcasting is on a hockey stick rise of adoption. It also remains the most “bang for the buck” in terms of building brand authority. Today I share my podcasting origin story…see if your life sounds familiar. Right this second, go to https://eventualmillionaire.com/solohour and subscribe to Jaime’s […]
Today’s FCF is brought to you by the PLG – Podcast Launch Group. Get 50% off until June 10! https://podcastlaunchgroup.com
We’ve got Shane and Jocelyn Sams from flippedlifestyle.com on today’s episode. We chatted about all kinds of stuff, including their innovative marketing tactic to promote their membership: One month FREE membership to our Flip Your Life Community – our community driven, step-by-step blueprint that helps you start your online business and change your family’s future! […]
Today’s episode is with Anthony “AJ” Joiner, who designs and executes webinars for radio and media personalities in Atlanta. He also happens to be a Sololab member, joining my group around 18 months ago. When we first chatted, he had many business ideas (As most of us do), and we got him focused on one […]
He’s “your Facebook ads guy’s favorite Facebook ads guy”. And the one that the pros turn to. On today’s episode, we chat with Rick Mulready (https://rickmulready.com) about Facembook ads, YouTube ads, Instagram ads…you name it. We answer the question…is Facebook relevant anymore? Where you should be spending your ad money. How Rick would make money […]
…and how to fix them. On today’s show, I run down some questions featured on the Proudly Unemployable Facebook Group and answer them on the show. Note: This episode is straight FIRE…so don’t burn your ears!
If you’re reading this you’ve probably had the idea for an invention. Have you wondered what’s the best way to take your idea and make it into a viable product? Our returning guest for episode 359, Mr. Stephen Key, can help you. Stephen is an inventor extraordinaire as well as an author and a speaker. […]
on this Solopreneur 1/3 hour I catch you up on some news, talk about how to make a landing page, join a mastermind, and stop making excuses for why you haven’t built your business or had your fun yet.
We focus so much energy around making more money, when it’s really the time freedom that we seek. Tune into this (abridged) episode to learn how important time freedom can be in your life, and how it should be your primary focus.
Today Erin Cell and I chat about what’s working in 2018 for Social Media, chatbots, and Social Media Day Denver! Follow Erin @sociallypowered everywhere. https://socialmediadaydenver.com. Use promo code “solohour50” for 50 bucks off your ticket!!
The imitable Sunny Lenarduzzi (youtube for bosses https://sunnylenarduzzi.com/youtube4bosses) joins us for part III of the YouTube Masterclass series. Today we talk some serious STRATEGY, channel optimization, apps, and tons more about how to get your first 100,000 subscribers. free webinar: www.bossyoutubestrategy.com guide: 0-100,000 in under 12 months www.sunnylenarduzzi.com/subscribers Resources: https://sunnylenarduzzi.com/youtubechannelchecklist Apps to check out: Keywords Everywhere VID […]
On this Topic-based miniseries, this is part 2 of how to create grow and monetize a YouTube channel. This episode features the first half of my conversation with Brian G. Johnson, and we dig deep into how to initially set up your youtube channel, your brand and your artwork, and how to deconstruct the analytics […]
On this Topic-based miniseries, this is part 1 of how to create grow and monetize a YouTube channel. This episode features the first half of my conversation with Brian G. Johnson, and we dig deep into how to initially set up your youtube channel, your brand and your artwork, and how to deconstruct the analytics […]
On today’s episode (which is a DOOZY!) we celebrate 9 Million Downloads together. (Warning: This episode is FULL of actionable advice that you will probably end up taking to move your life forward…sorry about that.)
Welcome to episode 706 of The Solopreneur Hour! I love episodes like today’s when I get to speak to not just one guest, but two. And today’s duo is even better: they are a married couple who now run a super successful online business helping other couples do the same. Shane and Jocelyn Sams of […]
Today I go over 10 ways to monetize your solopreneur business, whether you’re running a podcast, youtube channel, blog, or any other solopreneur biz!
Free Coaching Friday from The Solopreneur Hour! If you’re new and don’t know how this works here goes: once a week I ask you to send me your questions and I answer them on Friday. If you want to be part of the fun for next week’s Q&A show join us in the Facebook group here or […]
Joel Comm stops by the show to talk about his new book: The Fun Formula – How Curiousity, Risk-Taking, and Serendipity Can Revolutionize How You Work., in stores June 5. Pre-order Joel’s Book Here On this episode we chat about Joel’s career, and how “fun” is the connective tissue between all of his projects, between […]
In this “Free Coaching Monday” Episode, I define the acronym B.A.M., and how following it will all but ensure your solopreneur success. I also discuss my new YouTube Channel, Rennch. Then I dig into your questions for Free Coaching Monday! Rennch™ on YouTube Rennch™ on Instagram
Abbey Ashley has created an amazing Virtual Assistant business. Can you write? Can you talk on the phone? Can you send an email? Then you can become a virtual assistant too! Get her Virtual Assistant Launch Checklist and Starter Kit – This checklist contains the exact method that she took to go from $0 to […]
Welcome to an epic Free Coaching Friday episode 700 from The Solopreneur Hour! If you’re new and don’t know how this works here goes: once a week I ask you to send me your questions and I answer them on Friday. If you want to be part of the fun for next week’s Q&A show join […]
As solopreneurs one of the keys to our success is our health. We’ve talked about this subject a few times because without health and vitality solopreneurship is an even more difficult path. Joining us to share her expertise is Melissa Ramos of Sexy Food Therapy. She’s a certified nutritionist with a background in Chinese medicine […]
Rich Brooks is the founder of the premier digital marketing conference on the east coast, which will be celebrating it’s 7th annual https://www.theagentsofchange.com/ in Portland Maine Sept. 20-21. On today’s show we talk about becoming an “agent of change”, and what that actually means. He also gives insights as to what makes a great conference.
Free Coaching Friday from The Solopreneur Hour! If you’re new and don’t know how this works here goes: once a week I ask you to send me your questions and I answer them on Friday. If you want to be part of the fun for next week’s Q&A show join us in the Facebook group here or […]
Stephen Warley is the former co-founder of Unstuckable. His new business is https://lifeskillsthatmatter.com/ where he’s helping 9-5’ers become Solopreneurs. On this chat, we talk about the pivot from Unstuckable, and how he had to come to grips with his true calling, which is teaching people how they can pivot from their 9-5, start working from home, […]
Free Coaching Friday from The Solopreneur Hour! If you’re new and don’t know how this works here goes: once a week I ask you to send me your questions and I answer them on Friday. If you want to be part of the fun for next week’s Q&A show join us in the Facebook group here or […]
Ajit Nawalkha is the Co-Founder of Mindvalley.com and the Host of Evercoach. His life was transformed by smart, gifted coaches and mentors, and this motivated him to become a coach himself. His mission is to empower dedicated educators, coaches and teachers to facilitate positive change in the world. On today’s episode we talk all about […]
You’re a Solopreneur. Talented, creative, inspired. You work your butt off, and work well one-on-one. But how do you scale that into a larger business? How do you remove yourself from the equation? It’s especially hard if you’re in a creative field, like being an artist, musician, or performer. On today’s show, artist Sean Dietrich shares how […]
On today’s show we bang out your free coaching Friday questions, and I announce a new Pilot program: A group podcast launch. 8 weeks until your first world class episode. To become one of the limited (and discounted first time members, click here!) Program starts May 3.
Affiliate Marketing. What is it? Should you do it? How do you make any money? Do you need to have money to make money in affiliate marketing? How long does it take? How large should my list be? We answer all these questions and more on today’s episode of the Solopreneur Hour! Find Matt McWilliams […]
Free Coaching Saturday from The Solopreneur Hour! If you’re new and don’t know how this works here goes: once a week I ask you to send me your questions and I answer them on Friday. If you want to be part of the fun for next week’s Q&A show join us in the Facebook group here or […]
Today we’ve got Greg Smith, lawyer turned coursemaker turned founder of Thinkific, to talk about how Thinkific started, why and how you should start your own course, how he developed into a leader, and a lot more! If you want to take a crack at your own online course, you can do it for free […]
Check Chris and Eric out at dynamicduotraining.com. Get the book, The New Era of Fitness here: theneweraoffitness.com Identical twins, Chris and Eric Martinez have a different, modern take on health, fitness, and eating well. On this episode we talk about some of the myths surrounding what to eat, how to tailor your program to your age and […]
Free Coaching Monday from The Solopreneur Hour! If you’re new and don’t know how this works here goes: once a week I ask you to send me your questions and I answer them on Friday. Except today. Which is Monday. If you want to be part of the fun for next week’s Q&A show join us […]
Angie Lee is your hilarious + wicked smart business bestie you’ve always wanted. Warning; You will laugh your butt off & be inspired to make your bank account not suck. $100k in debt to 7 figures under 30, Angie is dedicated to sharing her story & showing women how to upgrade their relationship with money […]
Brian Dean from Backlinko.com joins us today to talk about his journey from black hat SEO to white hat SEO, a great infographic guest post strategy, beginner SEO strategies and tips, and how to get more views and grow your YouTube channel. SEM Rush #1 tool for SEO.
Welcome to our weekly Q&A edition of The Solopreneur Hour. If you haven’t been here before on Fridays we publish an episode devoted to answering YOUR questions dear listeners! To submit a question join the mailing list, contact me via the Contact page on the site or join our Proudly Unemployable Facebook group. You can […]
Jeffrey Shaw, author of Lingo, stopped by the show today. A photographer by trade, Jeffrey is great at identifying and speaking to an audience in the most optimal way. His new book Lingo, breaks down exactly how to do that. Find Jeffrey https://jeffreyshaw.com https://creativewarriorsunite.com/ Twitter @jeffreyshaw1 Creative Warriors Podcast, Monday and Wednesday on itunes The […]
AJ Roberts reads a book every 2 or 3 days. He was asked about his top 10 books on his Facebook page, and had this answer: Top 10 Books Of The Year Got the following message in my inbox “AJ, what are the Top 10 books you’d recommend?” Sounds like a simple question right… …but […]
Your questions for Free coaching (Sunday!) Welcome to our weekly Q&A edition of The Solopreneur Hour. If you haven’t been here before on Fridays we publish an episode devoted to answering YOUR questions dear listeners! To submit a question join the mailing list, contact me via the Contact page on the site or join our […]
Today’s show is with podcast legend Gary Leland. Not only is he in the podcasting hall of fame, but he has started multiple businesses in just about every industry you can imagine. If there’s one thing about this episode, it should help you get over the fear of starting, and get out of your own […]
Maneesh Sethi, serial entrepreneur, digital nomad, and fellow procrastinator, was in studio to talk about Pavlok, his “accountibility” company. Maneesh is famous for hiring a Craigslist girl to smack him across the face if he got off task. You see…he has the same procrastination and distraction bug that many of us do. Fortunately for us, […]
Today’s FCF is brought to you by…me! After 15 years making a living as a designer and branding guy, I started a social media consulting agency in 2009, and a podcast consulting agency in 2012. It dawned on me the other day that many of you don’t know what I actually do for a living. […]
Every time I sit with Dana Malstaff I learn something…and so will you. Dana Malstaff is the CEO and Founder of Boss Mom. She is a mother, author, speaker, business strategist, podcaster, blind spot reducer, and movement maker. She launched the Boss Mom brand with her first book Boss Mom: The Ultimate Guide to Raising […]
Jordan Harbinger (formerly of The Art of Charm) talks about leaving AoC, his fear around starting over, and his vision for the Jordan Harbinger Show. Do us all a favor…subscribe to The Jordan Harbinger Show
My buddy Joe Pardo, creator of MAPCON, (Mid atlantic podcast conference) stopped by to chat about his new book, Sales Won’t Save Your Business (available on Amazon for pre-order NOW). We dug into what it’s like to create a conference from scratch, what kind of problems you can expect, and how much it costs. In Sales […]
What would you do if you built a piece of software to solve a problem you had, then it grew into a thriving, multimillion dollar company? CEO and co-founder of Freshbooks, Mike McDerment has the answer today. We talk about evolving your business, growing as a leader, handling adversity and tough situations, and not being overly […]
As solopreneurs we face many battles, not the least of which is our own internal state and mindset. Joining us to talk about this very topic is the brilliant (and hunky) Eli Wilhide. We have a great chat about growing up in a tough environment, winning the lottery (it’s true!) and how he came to […]
I sat down in Orlando with Harry Duran, the host of Podcast Junkies, (every Wednesday on iTunes) and had a great chat about what makes podcasting great, what his journey to the microphone was, and all kinds of other juicy business tidbits.
Free Coaching Friday from The Solopreneur Hour! If you’re new and don’t know how this works here goes: once a week I ask you to send me your questions and I answer them on Friday. If you want to be part of the fun for next week’s Q&A show join us in the Facebook group here or […]
John Cougar Mellencamp, Bob Dylan, John Fogerty, Avril Levigne, Alanis Morrissette, Elton John, Bon Jovi, Meatloaf, Melissa Etheridge, Joe Cocker, Randy Newman, Brian Setzer, Iggy Pop, Belinda Carlisle…the list goes on and on. What do they have in common? Kenny Aronoff was their drummer. Literally one of the most recorded drummers of all time. He’s […]
Eric Nghiem recognized his “entrepreneur gene” early on, by becoming an eBay Power Seller with used paintball equipment. As his fascination with business and entrepreneurship grew, so did his bank account. He became a true “numbers” guy, and now focuses his efforts on helping solopreneurs and small businesses save more of the money they’ve worked […]
Free Coaching Friday from The Solopreneur Hour! If you’re new and don’t know how this works here goes: once a week I ask you to send me your questions and I answer them on Friday. If you want to be part of the fun for next week’s Q&A show join us in the Facebook group here or […]
Well, this is a treat. We get to hear from a rock legend on today’s show. In this one-on-one conversation with sax player Scott Page (Pink Floyd, Supertramp, Toto) who has not only played music for millions…but is arguably more successful as a solopreneur after his main music career. This was so much fun to record. I could have […]
Patrick Norton (@patricknorton) has been a technology writer and television presenter for close to 25 years. On this episode, we chat about his journey from writing tech reviews for magazines to starring in a technology television show with over 45 million viewers, because of saying “yes” to opportunity, whether it was scary or not! Check […]
Welcome to our weekly Q&A edition of The Solopreneur Hour. If you haven’t been here before on Fridays we publish an episode devoted to answering YOUR questions dear listeners! To submit a question join the mailing list, contact me via the Contact page on the site or join our Proudly Unemployable Facebook group. You can […]
Solopreneurs! Thanks for joining us on another installment of Find Your Swing (Solopreneur Coaching). It’s been a minute! I’ve missed doing these with you all so I’m extra excited to bring these type of shows back. Today’s episode brings us an extra special co-host, Matthew Kimberley from episode 274. I say extra special because it’s his […]
I’m just back from CES Las Vegas after a busy conference week. Some remarkable things happened regarding my Beginner Audiophile (https://beginneraudiophile.com) brand, and I’d like to share them with you. In this episode, we talk about how to recognize when your business has momentum, and what to do about it.
Our friend Vincent Pugliese is back on the show with his new book, Freelance to Freedom. After catching up a bit about the Steelers’ James Harrison defecting to the evil New England Patriots, we dug into his book writing process, what “Freelance to Freedom” means, and talked about his new national tour (That he’s bringing […]
Chris Harder lives a life that many of us would call our “dream life”. Surrounded by a loving family, beautiful wife, beautiful home in one of the nicest cities in the country. He’s the kind of guy that, when he speaks, we should listen. I interviewed Chris and his wife Lori on Episode 3 of […]
Free Coaching Friday from The Solopreneur Hour! If you’re new and don’t know how this works here goes: once a week I ask you to send me your questions and I answer them on Friday. If you want to be part of the fun for next week’s Q&A show join us in the Facebook group here or […]
My good buddy John Dennis stopped by episode 658 of the Solopreneur Hour. John is the guy behind the scenes at the Thrive (one of my favorite) conference, and is a co-owner of Podfest Multimedia Expo. Today we talk about the conferences, how to get into Facebook ads (and why they matter), and a bunch […]
Free Coaching Friday from The Solopreneur Hour! If you’re new and don’t know how this works here goes: once a week I ask you to send me your questions and I answer them on Friday. If you want to be part of the fun for next week’s Q&A show join us in the Facebook group here or […]
Today our good friend Dana Malstaff (https://boss-mom.com) stops by to talk about the basics of systematizing your solopreneur biz. She runs a veritable empire over there at Boss Mom, and had to get started somewhere. A few things we covered: a GREAT tip about setting up your schedule How and when to create content What […]
In this replay of this inaugural episode of “FIND YOUR SWING™”, Dawnmarrs.com and I review 6 listener submissions, and try to help them figure out how they can build a business, scale themselves, or break out of the 9-5. In this show, we touch on the arts and crafts world, the music industry, the programming/computer industry, […]
Free Coaching Friday from The Solopreneur Hour! If you’re new and don’t know how this works here goes: once a week I ask you to send me your questions and I answer them on Friday. If you want to be part of the fun for next week’s Q&A show join us in the Facebook group here or […]
The concept of The Solopreneur Hour has always been to feature people that have made a business out of their hobbies and their skill sets. There’s no more evident example of that then today’s guest, Sujain Krishnan. Just a few short years ago, he went down the rabbit hole of collecting affordable automatic watches. Watch […]
Do you think inventors are born or can any solopreneur come up with a new idea? Our guest on today’s show says anyone can do it. And he would know, his name is Stephen Key and he’s been the force behind such smash hits as Teddy Ruxpin and Laser-tag, among many other inventions and creations you […]
Today we’re recording from Jeff Micklem’s (Home Built By Jeff on Youtube) beautiful house in Bowral Australia, about 2 hours south of Sydney. We had a great chat, spanning topics from Youtube growth, where to get made to order t-shirts, sucking at the beginning, being resourceful and why it’s so important, how he generates capital […]
Another really inspirational chat with James Schramko of https://superfastbusiness.com (and JamesSchramko.com) at his house in Sydney. James has undergone a “simplified” makeover over the last few years, and relishes in the elimination of things, distraction, and bad influences. His simplified, practical approach to business (and life) garners consistent results with his clients, and makes him […]
Free Coaching Friday from The Solopreneur Hour! If you’re new and don’t know how this works here goes: once a week I ask you to send me your questions and I answer them on Friday. If you want to be part of the fun for next week’s Q&A show join us in the Facebook group here or […]
Ever wonder how those people speaking on movie trailers, audio books and commercials get their work? Here to tell us the secrets of the voiceover world is the lovely and talented, Anna Vocino. Anna’s making her second appearance on the show, you can listen to her maiden voyage here. In episode 121, our chit-chat covers […]
Ever notice how the most successful people also DO the most with their days? Hugh Culver is no exception. (2017 Note: Be sure to check out Hugh’s new brand which is “Business of Speaking” on https://hughculver.com) He spent 18 years growing a successful coaching, speaking and consulting business, Hugh is also a seminar leader and […]
Free Coaching (Saturday, kinda) from The Solopreneur Hour! If you’re new and don’t know how this works here goes: once a week I ask you to send me your questions and I answer them on Friday. If you want to be part of the fun for next week’s Q&A show join us in the Facebook group […]
One of the biggest challenges of doing online business, or running a podcast or youtube channel, is “finding your voice”. Sitting on a bench with Jordan Harbinger from Art of Charm, it was clearly evident that he was confident in his personality and his voice. I suppose that’s what you get when you do something […]
Sitting on a rooftop deck in Brisbane Australia, Foundr Founder (I couldn’t resist) Nathan Chan and I sit down for a chat about listening to your customers, providing “value”, transitioning Foundr from digital to hard copy, and of course, what’s working RIGHT NOW to grow your Instagram account. (btw…he has over a million followers on […]
Free Coaching Friday from The Solopreneur Hour! If you’re new and don’t know how this works here goes: once a week I ask you to send me your questions and I answer them on Friday. If you want to be part of the fun for next week’s Q&A show join us in the Facebook group here or […]
Best of Episode: Natalie Sisson was the co-Founder of the successful startup Fundrazr when she packed it in, and packed up and decided to travel the world. That was over 3.5 years ago, and she’s still traveling! She’s built a mega-successful online brand and has now been traveling (with no permanent home) teaching, podcasting, and […]
I met James Schramko when we both spoke at Tropical Think Tank (Chris Ducker’s Event) in May of 2015. James is a quiet dude, but has an almost childlike optimism about him. He loves to surf, he loves his family, and he loves his time freedom. Today we get to explore not only his journey […]
Free Coaching Friday from The Solopreneur Hour! If you’re new and don’t know how this works here goes: once a week I ask you to send me your questions and I answer them on Friday. If you want to be part of the fun for next week’s Q&A show join us in the Facebook group here or […]
Today I had a chance to sit down in Temecula CA with “The King of The Skateparks” himself, Eddie Fiola. BMX champion turned Hollywood Stuntman, Eddie took his talent for riding (and falling) to the big screen on such movies as The Hangover, Independence Day, The Italian Job, Indiana Jones, and more. In this episode, […]
Brooklyn native Pia Silva (https://worstofalldesign.com/) stops by the show today to talk about your brand…and how she loves it. Her new book, Badass Your Brand: The Impatient Entrepreneur’s Guide to Turning Expertise into Profit helps us create a unique brand out of your unique skillsets (kinda like we do around these parts). We dig into all […]
Free Coaching Friday from The Solopreneur Hour! If you’re new and don’t know how this works here goes: once a week I ask you to send me your questions and I answer them on Friday. If you want to be part of the fun for next week’s Q&A show join us in the Facebook group here or […]
When it comes to “making things happen“, Steve Sims is THE man! I met Steve a couple of years ago, and was fascinated by his story from a modest East London upbringing, to working his way up as a door guy in various Hong Kong clubs. That evolved into a high-end a concierge service for […]
Josh Trent of Wellness Force Radio (https://wellnessforce.com) stops by Studio 86 for an existential chat about quantum physics, multiple lives, the most important piece of your health, and a bunch more. When I started The Solopreneur Hour, I sort of thought of it as the “Joe Rogan” show for entrepreneurs. This show lives up to […]
Free Coaching Friday from The Solopreneur Hour! Or at least…that’s what it was supposed to be. Due to a little snafu, I posted it on Sunday. It’s ok…now you can binge! If you’re new and don’t know how this works here goes: once a week I ask you to send me your questions and I answer […]
Brittany Michalchuk grew up in an entrepreneurial family in Calgary Alberta. She’s the founder of Bracelets For Humanity (https://bracelets4humanity.com), a serial entrepreneur, and is heavily focused on keeping a positive mindset. She’s also about to star in Canada’s version of The Bachelor. On today’s show we chat about: Growing up in a really entrepreneurial house […]
It’s one thing to put out content that you love that coordinates with an industry you want to be in…it’s another thing to correctly identify a trend, and apply your skillsets to it, and turn it into a smash hit. But that’s exactly what Joel Comm has done over and over again. Today, live from […]
Today on Free coaching Saturday, I wanted to not only help you with your questions, but because of the awfulness of what happened in Vegas, I wanted to celebrate some wins as well. It can’t be only questions…let’s celebrate you! If you’re new and don’t know how this works here goes: once a week I […]
What if every time you went to a conference or event, you made killer new connections with the speakers and influencers, established rapport with other like-minded people, and answered your businesses biggest questions and challenges? On today’s episode, I go through 7 tips to ensure you do just that. This is one of those blatant “actionable” shows…sorry […]
When you were a kid, did you ever sing-along to the radio and dream of being a pop star? I’m betting more than a few of us did! My guest, Jennifer Paige, was blessed enough to live out that fantasy. She talks about her pop star experiences and shares the wisdom she’s gained during her […]
Free Coaching Friday from The Solopreneur Hour! If you’re new and don’t know how this works here goes: once a week I ask you to send me your questions and I answer them on Friday. If you want to be part of the fun for next week’s Q&A show join us in the Facebook group here or […]
Returning for his second visit with The Solopreneur Hour, is Vinnie Tortorich. Dubbed The World’s Angriest Trainer, Vinnie has come back to share his battle and triumph over leukemia, as well as why the world is getting fatter despite our overabundance of healthy supermarkets, gyms and organic foods. Join us as we have banter about […]
Dana Malstaff is the CEO and Founder of Boss Mom. (https://boss-mom.com) She is a mother, author, business strategist, podcaster, blind spot reducer, and movement maker. She is the author of Boss Mom: The Ultimate Guide to Raising a Business & Nurturing Your Family Like a Pro. Dana sits down for a one-on-one interview during the […]
Free Coaching Friday from The Solopreneur Hour! If you’re new and don’t know how this works here goes: once a week I ask you to send me your questions and I answer them on Friday. If you want to be part of the fun for next week’s Q&A show join us in the Facebook group here or […]
I finally got a chance to catch up with Jadah Sellner on today’s show. Jadah and her partner Jen saw huge success with the launch and growth of Simple Green Smoothies, writing a bestselling book and garnering hundreds of thousands of followers on Instagram and Facebook. On today’s episode, we share how to use challenges to grow your business […]
My buddy Mike Sherbakov with The Greatness Foundation stopped by to talk about helping people build “on purpose businesses” and what the Greatness Foundation is up to. Then we dig into a tutorial/background on Cryptocurrency and why we’re so excited about it. Finally, Mike shares how to optimize your Instagram Account for more engagement and followers! […]
Free Coaching Friday from The Solopreneur Hour! If you’re new and don’t know how this works here goes: once a week I ask you to send me your questions and I answer them on Friday. If you want to be part of the fun for next week’s Q&A show join us in the Facebook group here or […]
As a solopreneur you’re probably a fan of podcasts. If that’s the case you’re aware of the avalanche of entrepreneurial-based inspirational shows that have launched in the last 6 months of 2014. One of the most notable is Hack the Entrepreneur with John “call me Jonny” Nastor. His show has been ranked consistently at #1 […]
For years I ran a digital agency from my laptop. I’d sign on a new client, give them a proposal, then outsource 90% of the work. The job got done faster, and I was able to handle more clients. It was a great system! On today’s show, internet marketer extraordinaire Hannah Wiley shows us how […]
It’s Fantasy Football season for those afflicted, nerdy souls, where we yell at the TV to cheer on players that aren’t even on the team we root for. But…we wouldn’t have it any other way! There is, however, a twist to this ultimate fantasy draft. In this case, we are drafting the top internet marketers […]
Free Coaching Friday from The Solopreneur Hour! If you’re new and don’t know how this works here goes: once a week I ask you to send me your questions and I answer them on Friday. If you want to be part of the fun for next week’s Q&A show join us in the Facebook group here or […]
On this epic episode (Almost 2 hours!) of The Solopreneur Hour, online influencer, fellow Steelers fan, and all around good egg Brian Fanzo and I catch up and talk all things social media, then get into the meat and potatoes of the show: It’s Fantasy Football season for those afflicted, nerdy souls, where we yell […]
Free Coaching Friday from The Solopreneur Hour! If you’re new and don’t know how this works here goes: once a week I ask you to send me your questions and I answer them on Friday. If you want to be part of the fun for next week’s Q&A show join us in the Facebook group here or […]
On today’s show we catch up with the one and only Natalie Sisson. It’s been many years since we got to talk, and now the suitcase entrepreneur has settled down and bought two houses in two different countries! If you are one of those people that always says “I want to travel the world” when […]
Today’s is a special show. It’s a preview, if you will, of the Tipsy Business podcast with myself and master salesman Matthew Kimberley. He’s a sales ninja, and has the best voice in podcasting. Join us for episode 1 of a possible podcast about the world of internet marketing, sales, and whatever else we’d like […]
Free Coaching Friday from The Solopreneur Hour! If you’re new and don’t know how this works here goes: once a week I ask you to send me your questions and I answer them on Friday. If you want to be part of the fun for next week’s Q&A show join us in the Facebook group here or […]
On today’s show, celebrating 4 years of The Solopreneur Hour since we launched August 23, 2013, I break down step-by-step how to become Profitably Unemployable™. This is a pretty epic show, if I do say so myself. I’d love to hear back from you about this (and any other) episodes: Twitter: https://twitter.com/solohour Instagram: https://instagram.com/solohour […]
As solopreneurs making the transition from doing what we know to teaching and sharing our knowledge is typically the difference between burnout and bliss. To start that transition we often create a side gig. The man who has made multiple six figures doing just that: taking side gigs and turning them into multiple streams of […]
Free Coaching Saturday from The Solopreneur Hour! If you’re new and don’t know how this works here goes: once a week I ask you to send me your questions and I answer them on Friday. If you want to be part of the fun for next week’s Q&A show join us in the Facebook group here or […]
For today’s best of episode, we’ve got an actionable doozy with John Corcoran. As I’m at an event in Monterey, I’m reminded of how important relationship-building is in life. This is a GREAT episode to sharpen your relationship chops. If you’ve been around the planet for a while, you know that relationships are the true […]
Hola. Back from Vegas, sore ankle and all. Today’s episode is a short, but fun Free Coaching Monday. I begin by telling you a great email hack you can use for multiple mailing lists, or to test out your landing pages. Then, I dig a bit into BitCoin and CryptoCurrency by introducing you to CoinBase. […]
Today’s returning champion is John Spencer Ellis. (https://johnspencerellis.com) John’s an icon in the fitness industry, and after his fitness success has made millions in various ventures, including real estate, SEO, mindset/cognitive development, entrepreneur coaching, and more. On today’s show we talk about how to “port” your skillset to different industries, and lay the groundwork for […]
Our good pal JJ Collier joins us again to talk men’s style, the state of the relationship between brands and buyers, how he concepts his new lines (and how it looks a lot like what we do on a vision board) and how he mindmaps his goals. Personally, I don’t know a more meticulous planner, […]
Free Coaching Saturday from The Solopreneur Hour! EXPERIMENT: it dawned on me today that most people that really want to get their name out there and advertise their business probably can’t afford to do it on a big podcast. Advertising on my show costs over $2500 per month. My idea behind the show has always been […]
If you’re a dude in his 40’s, chances are, you probably rode a BMX bike as a kid. Back in the 80’s, BMX and freestyle weren’t nearly as ubiquitous as they are today in 2017. Getting big “media coverage” was a big deal. The fact that they made a major motion picture about BMX in […]
Sometimes it takes a traumatic experience or a poignant life lesson to get us to pivot and shift gears in our life. Such was the case for returning guest Brett Campbell, who tells a sad story about losing a friend that really shifted his perspective on life and success. Brett joins us with new insights, […]
Free Coaching Saturday from The Solopreneur Hour! If you’re new and don’t know how this works here goes: once a week I ask you to send me your questions and I answer them on Friday. If you want to be part of the fun for next week’s Q&A show join us in the Facebook group here or […]
There are a lot of shows and blogs dedicated to teaching you how to get over the mindset when everything goes wrong and your launch fails. But, what do you do when everything goes right? From idea to implementation, Joel Comm’s new podcast has taken only two weeks. But, all indications point towards it being […]
Today on Patio 86 I got a chance to chat with a good buddy of mine who’s focused his life’s work on making a huge impact in the world. The Greatness Foundation (https://greatness.ngo) is a platform for altruistic game-changers worldwide. Whether it’s building homes in Mexico, assisting refugees in Greece, opening schools in Nicauragua, or […]
Free Coaching Friday from The Solopreneur Hour! If you’re new and don’t know how this works here goes: once a week I ask you to send me your questions and I answer them on Friday. If you want to be part of the fun for next week’s Q&A show join us in the Facebook group here or […]
Every once in a while, I’m lucky enough to have a guest on the show that truly brings out the essence of what I think this show is all about. It’s about deep dive conversations with people in all walks of life. In this case, A standup comedian named John Heffron. John’s had an amazing […]
Today we chat with Jordan Goodman once again, by popular demand (See episode 590) and talk about how to solve all of your money problems. This episode is once again packed with resources, so get your Evernote ready to rock for this one! Some of the stuff we talked about: How to establish credit. Where to register […]
In today’s Free Coaching Saturday, I reiterate the launch process, and how you can have success with your first solopreneur biz. Then I answer a few of your questions before wrapping up!
If you’ve ever thought about starting a YouTube Channel, this is the show for you. In fact, the content of this show applies whether you’re starting a YouTube Channel, livestreaming, podcasting, blogging, or anything else related to creating your own content. Jeff Micklem (https://youtube.com/homebuiltbyjeff) is a firefighter by trade…vintage Porsche fixer-upper in his spare time. […]
Chris Farrell is a former radio/TV presenter turned Lifestyle Entrepreneur. Chris is also one of the most respected and successful internet marketers in the industry today. Chris’s training products and websites have already helped tens of thousands of people create and grow their online business. Chris is a popular in demand public speaker – having worked with and […]
Free Coaching Friday from The Solopreneur Hour! If you’re new and don’t know how this works here goes: once a week I ask you to send me your questions and I answer them on Friday. If you want to be part of the fun for next week’s Q&A show join us in the Facebook group here or […]
Tim Sanders (“Love Is The Killer App“) stops by to chat about music, entrepreneurship, and the secret sauce to building relationships and opening doors for yourself. Stop by his website for some free swag just for Solopreneur Hour listeners: https://timsanders.com/solopreneur @sanderssays
In person at the Renaissance Hotel in downtown Denver, I sat down 1 on 1 with travel blogger Mia Voss to learn how she got started, how we can start travel blogging, how to establish relationships with larger entities (hint: share a lot of their content on your social media), and how important the connection […]
Today we’re joined by author, and baller real estate investor Brian Scrone, to talk about his new book “What Matters Most – Finding Your Focus with the 5F’s” This was an interesting episode…I had a thought that it would go one way, and it went completely another way. After making a boatload of money in […]
No matter what level of your solopreneur success, managing your finances needs to be high on your priority list. Now, I was never properly trained in the world of finance, so everything has been “learn as I go”. This episode was ABSOLUTELY eye-opening. So eye-opening, in fact, that I’m going to have Jordan on for […]
Free Coaching Friday from The Solopreneur Hour! If you’re new and don’t know how this works here goes: once a week I ask you to send me your questions and I answer them on Friday. If you want to be part of the fun for next week’s Q&A show join us in the Facebook group here or […]
The lovely and talented Anna Vocino (Eat Happy, available on Amazon) stops by to chat Hollywood Hustle, her new project with her hubby, her awesome cookbook, comedy, and a lot more. Anna’s Bio: I make my living as an actor. I like hiking, books, vodka, and going to Italy, and I love my husband, daughter, […]
Free Coaching Friday from The Solopreneur Hour! If you’re new and don’t know how this works here goes: once a week I ask you to send me your questions and I answer them on Friday. If you want to be part of the fun for next week’s Q&A show join us in the Facebook group here or […]
Today my buddy Bryon Jaymes and I get to sit down and talk about leadership by example, how to build a great team by creating relationships versus sales, and taking big leaps of faith for big results in your journey.
Sometimes we know from a very early age what our true solopreneurial passions are. That was the case for today’s guest, Matt Farah of The Smoking Tire. On episode 585 (Best of) of The Solopreneur Hour Matt talks with us about his very early love of cars, and how he parlayed that into a successful […]
Free Coaching Friday SATURDAY from The Solopreneur Hour! If you’re new and don’t know how this works here goes: once a week I ask you to send me your questions and I answer them on Friday. If you want to be part of the fun for next week’s Q&A show join us in the Facebook […]
Returning Champion Joel Comm discusses Social Media Day Denver (Get your discounted ticket by using promo code “solohour” here) and how it can impact your business. Plus, I’m speaking there, so you should join us. We also talk about the “hot hand” in Social Media right now, and dig into some livestreaming tips!
As a solopreneur we all start somewhere. Sometimes we start with a topic we know a lot about, sometimes we see an opening and we go for it, learning along the way. Our guest for today saw an opening to serve his audience in a simpler, more effective way than email: a membership site. Chris […]
Free Coaching Friday from The Solopreneur Hour! If you’re new and don’t know how this works here goes: once a week I ask you to send me your questions and I answer them on Friday. If you want to be part of the fun for next week’s Q&A show join us in the Facebook group here or […]
This is a special episode where returning champion Michael O’Neal was interviewed on The Art of Charm Podcast. I thought it was a great representation of my story, and that Jordan did a stellar job interviewing me. So, here’s the Solopreneur Hour with Michael O’Neal, starring Michael O’Neal. And Jordan Harbinger. Listen to The Art of […]
My boy Tyler Anderson (https://casualfridays.com) was nice enough to have me into his office for a great chat about social media, Social Media Day San Diego, some Instagram hacks, and a ton more!
Free Coaching Friday from The Solopreneur Hour! If you’re new and don’t know how this works here goes: once a week I ask you to send me your questions and I answer them on Friday. If you want to be part of the fun for next week’s Q&A show join us in the Facebook group here or […]
“BMX Saved My Life” – John Buultjens Today show is about incredible resilience in the face of insurmountable odds. John Buultjens is the brand manager for Haro bicycles… A dream job for him considering his background. From an abused kid in Scotland, to living on the street as a homeless 5 year old, to now […]
Free Coaching MONDAY from The Solopreneur Hour! If you’re new and don’t know how this works here goes: once a week I ask you to send me your questions and I answer them on Friday. If you want to be part of the fun for next week’s Q&A show join us in the Facebook group here or […]
Free Coaching Friday from The Solopreneur Hour! If you’re new and don’t know how this works here goes: once a week I ask you to send me your questions and I answer them on Friday. If you want to be part of the fun for next week’s Q&A show join us in the Facebook group […]
The author of the bestselling book “ASK” is on The Solopreneur Hour. One of the most important aspects of any solopreneur’s business is connecting with their audience. Here to share the neuroscience secrets to doing so is Ryan Levesque. Ryan is a former neuroscience instructor at Brown University, and has used his innate knowledge of psychology […]
Are you ascared of Twitter? You shant be anymore. Private investigator turned Twitter automation guru Tim Fargo joins us on the show today. We chat about his history as a private investigator, and managing a team of a few hundred people, exiting that company with Millions, and creating a really useful Twitter automation tool. Social […]
Free Coaching Friday from The Solopreneur Hour! If you’re new and don’t know how this works here goes: once a week I ask you to send me your questions and I answer them on Friday. If you want to be part of the fun for next week’s Q&A show join us in the Facebook group […]
Today Bryce Bladon from Clients from Hell stops by to talk about…clients from hell. Also, how to protect yourself as a freelancer, how to be a good client, what to do if you decide to stop working with a client, and much more. Get 50% off your entire web hosting program by using the promo code “solo50” at […]
Brian Dean from Backlinko.com joins us today to talk about his journey from black hat SEO to white hat SEO, a great infographic guest post strategy, beginner SEO strategies and tips, and how to get more views and grow your YouTube channel. SEM Rush #1 tool for SEO. Get 50% off your entire web hosting […]
Free Coaching Friday from The Solopreneur Hour! If you’re new and don’t know how this works here goes: once a week I ask you to send me your questions and I answer them on Friday. If you want to be part of the fun for next week’s Q&A show join us in the Facebook group […]
Back on the show once again is America’s angriest teddy bear, Steve Sims, The Bluefish Group. After we catch up a bit, we talk about being the Willy Wonka for rich people, staying grounded, how comfortable we are in “networking” circles, his new membership site, and lots more. Check out FRESHBOOKS, the world’s easiest cloud […]
Daniel DiPiazza from Rich 20 Something (https://rich20something.com) stops by to talk about his new book, “Rich20Something: Ditch Your Average Job, Start an Epic Business, and Score the Life You Want”, available now. We first chatted with Daniel 2 years ago about how to grow your Instagram account, (He has over 250k followers) and today’s focus […]
Free Coaching Friday from The Solopreneur Hour! If you’re new and don’t know how this works here goes: once a week I ask you to send me your questions and I answer them on Friday. If you want to be part of the fun for next week’s Q&A show join us in the Facebook group […]
As a childhood spent as an innately curious, voracious reader, Lolly Daskal could be found with a philosophy book in her hand as she grew up in Brooklyn. That studious, curious mind has propelled her into high level mindset and leadership coaching for the majority of her life. Her new book, The Leadership Gap, highlights […]
I first met Katie at Podfest (Podfest.us) where I spoke in Orlando. She was running around making sure everyone was doing ok, and handling fires as they came up. Sounds a lot like being a solopreneur! Katie is the founder of Biz Women Rock, empowering women entrepreneurs all over the world. On this show, we […]
Free Coaching Friday from The Solopreneur Hour! If you’re new and don’t know how this works here goes: once a week I ask you to send me your questions and I answer them on Friday. If you want to be part of the fun for next week’s Q&A show join us in the Facebook group […]
Financial discipline is essential as a Solopreneur, knowing where every dollar goes in your life can help you grow your business and will allow you first and foremost to profit from your business. A lot of Solopreneurs suffer from a distinct lack of financial education when it comes to paying themselves while taking into account, […]
My buddy Clay Hebert was in studio today. (https://clayhebert.com) Clay is a crowdfunding and marketing genius. I was way overdue having him on the show! It was one of those shows that could have gone for hours! and we talked how to introduce yourself at a conference, the sales process, how to hack Amazon to get […]
Free Coaching Friday from The Solopreneur Hour! If you’re new and don’t know how this works here goes: once a week I ask you to send me your questions and I answer them on Friday. If you want to be part of the fun for next week’s Q&A show join us in the Facebook group […]
Today was fun, because I got to (seriously) nerd out with one of my childhood heroes, BMX Legend Dennis Langlais. After chatting about his history in BMX, we talk about how it helped shape his entrepreneurial life, what he was able to do because of BMX, and how it’s dovetailed him into his current business, […]
Andy Crestodina is a cofounder and the strategic director of Orbit Media Studios, an award-winning web design company, which has completed more than 1,000 successful website projects. He is a top-rated speaker at national conferences who is dedicated to the teaching of marketing. His favorite topics include search engine optimization, social media, analytics, and content strategy. He […]
Free Coaching Friday from The Solopreneur Hour! If you’re new and don’t know how this works here goes: once a week I ask you to send me your questions and I answer them on Friday. If you want to be part of the fun for next week’s Q&A show join us in the Facebook group […]
Noah Kagan is cool, fun, and funny. He’s also one of the original employees at Facebook, Mint.com, and is the founder of Sumo and Appsumo.com. This show was great, and we talked about taking action, building your business like it’s 1987, your mindset, what it was like to create AppSumo, how to repurpose all of […]
Muhammad Ali. Robert Deniro. Woody Allen, Richard Branson…the list goes on and on. What do they have in common? Cal Fussman has interviewed them. Since his early 20’s, Cal Fussman has been interviewing the icons of sport, media and entertainment, and writing deep, in depth pieces about his subjects. Today he gets to be on […]
Free Coaching Friday from The Solopreneur Hour! If you’re new and don’t know how this works here goes: once a week I ask you to send me your questions and I answer them on Friday. If you want to be part of the fun for next week’s Q&A show join us in the Facebook group […]
JJ Collier is a lot of things: Pro Snowboarder, Top Apparel Designer, Family Man. He also happens to be my best friend. Over the years, I’ve grown to understand how important it is for us to be well-presented as Solopreneurs. Opportunities in everyday life open up if you’re well-presented, and you “get it”. As someone […]
I had so many questions from free coaching Friday last week, that I decided to do free coaching Monday as well! A lot of really interesting questions today, including how to use Twitter and Facebook ads to increase local business, what social media will be important in 2017, which is better: patina or brand-new? Also, […]
Welcome to a special FCF episode with some special guests, live from Social Media Marketing World in San Diego. First, we are joined by Michelle Levitt from Heil Sound (who makes my microphones) for a great chat about what makes a good mic a good mic, then Amy Schmittauer stops by to chat about live […]
Today’s episode, live in studio, was recorded with Jill and Josh Stanton from Screw The Nine to Five (https://screwtheninetofive.com) and Kate Erickson and John Lee Dumas from EO Fire (https://eofire.com). We talked about how they’ve each created an incredible community around their brands, both online and off. They shared tons of stories and tips about […]
Anyone who’s followed Derek Halpern’s Facebook page over the last couple of years has read numerous amusing anecdotes from his coffee shop escapades. It’s not the fact that interesting things happen to him…it’s that he’s great at telling the story. A master copywriter, we chat about being unemployable, being irritated in the world, some of […]
Welcome to episode 548 of The Solopreneur Hour, glad to have you here! It’s our usual Friday Q&A roundup, but today it’s much greener on St. Patty’s day! If you’re new and don’t know how this works here goes: once a week I ask you to send me your questions and I answer them on Friday. […]
Today we’ve got Ronsley Vaz from https://mustamplify.com, a full service digital agency. Ronsley was a Sololab member with over 400k in debt a few years ago. He took some fantastic steps and said “yes” at the right times, and now the Amplify agency has over 7 figures in client work. Hear today how he decided […]
Keith Yackey runs a great event called Amplify Live (https://theampledlife.com) , which is a microcosm of how he’s spent the last few years of his life. He had never run an event before, and didn’t have a huge list of marketers…but he figured it out and did it anyway. There’s a great theme of this […]
Welcome to our weekly Q&A edition of The Solopreneur Hour. If you haven’t been here before on Fridays we publish an episode devoted to answering YOUR questions dear listeners! To submit a question join the mailing list, contact me via the Contact page on the site or join our Proudly Unemployable Facebook group. You can […]
We are joined once again by legendary Pink Floyd saxophone player Scott Page. This episode is all about entrepreneurship, setting your business up the right way, and following the correct steps for success. Scott outlines his “space” protocol for successful start up implementation. We chat a bit about music, creating an app, and developing this […]
As solopreneurs it’s up to us to choose how and when we work on our business or our side projects. This can be a blessing and a curse because some of us can organize ourselves and our time while others of us need help. But no matter how organized we are (or not), we can always be better. And […]
Welcome to our weekly Q&A edition of The Solopreneur Hour. If you haven’t been here before on Fridays we publish an episode devoted to answering YOUR questions dear listeners! To submit a question join the mailing list, contact me via the Contact page on the site or join our Proudly Unemployable Facebook group. You can […]
On today’s show, I deconstruct my most recent launch of the Beginner Audiophile podcast, and walk you through some steps that should be included in every single launch, no matter what platform you choose. While these are not hard and fast rules, it is a good outline to work from. It doesn’t matter if you are […]
Imagine spending years studying to go to law school, building a super successful law practice, and then abandoning all of it to start a podcast about Walt Disney World. Well, that’s exactly what today’s guest on the show has done. This is a great episode about starting something simply because you want to talk about […]
Welcome to our weekly Q&A edition of The Solopreneur Hour. If you haven’t been here before on Fridays we publish an episode devoted to answering YOUR questions dear listeners! To submit a question join the mailing list, contact me via the Contact page on the site or join our Proudly Unemployable Facebook group. You can […]
From growing up in Iran with missiles destroying buildings next to him, to being ignored by a deadbeat dad his whole life, Pejman Ghadimi has faced adversity that many of us would use as an excuse for mediocrity. His will and drive drove him to success, no matter what obstacle came before him. […]
Today, Drummer’s Resource founder Nick Ruffini talks to us about transitioning from a professional musician to serving thousands of musicians. We talk about how he came up with the name, why he decided to start DR, how to serve a niche audience, and how to monetize what you’ve done.
Welcome to our weekly Q&A edition of The Solopreneur Hour. If you haven’t been here before on Fridays we publish an episode devoted to answering YOUR questions dear listeners! To submit a question join the mailing list, contact me via the Contact page on the site or join our Proudly Unemployable Facebook group. You can […]
Anna Vocino needs no introduction. She’s been on the show multiple times. This conversation we talk about the various ways she keeps her solopreneur career going in Hollywood, what kind of mindset it takes for success, her new stand up career, and what’s coming up next. FYI…the Louis CK show was unbelievable. SO good.
Arguably the most important skill a solopreneur can have, sales, is also one of the most commonly misunderstood. A lot of people might think “Hey, I’m not in sales, so I don’t really need that skillset”. And oh, gentle listener…you’d be wrong. You need sales all the time as a solopreneur. Whether you are booking appointments, writing emails, […]
Hi all! Welcome to our weekly Q&A edition of The Solopreneur Hour. If you haven’t been here before on Fridays we publish an episode devoted to answering YOUR questions dear listeners! To submit a question join the mailing list, contact me via the Contact page on the site or join our Proudly Unemployable Facebook group. […]