Podcast Archive

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...

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...

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:...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

My boy Brad Costanzo of Bacon Wrapped Business (http://bradcostanzo.com | http://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...

Today we have Blitz Metrics (http://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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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 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!...

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...

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...

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:...

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...

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:...

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...

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...

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...

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: ...

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...

Mr. Pat Flynn of Smart Passive Income (http://smartpassiveincome.com) stopped by to talk about his new invention, The Switchpod. (Available on Kickstarter right now at http://switchpod.co)  We talked about the entire process of how to get something manufactured, how...

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...

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...

Jayse Hansen built a reputation as a creative-art director for print/web/motion design with clients ranging from Coca Cola, Intel, Symantec, HBO and MTV.  He now specializes in pure geekness: the ultra-niche VFX area of fictional UI (FUI) design. This is mainly the...

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 (http://ownerbox.com), helps solopreneurs and business owners systematize their biz by...

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...

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 -...

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...

Today we have a special show.  Myself, JLD (http://instagram.com/johnleedumas) and Clay Hebert (http://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...

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: http://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...

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....

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...

Travis Chappell (http://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...

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...

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...

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...

In this episode, I take you through the 8 week launch process of a world class podcast. For gear:  http://kit.com/solohour For supplemental YouTube videos: http://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...

Today we welcome Travis Houston (http://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...

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...

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...

Cole Hatter is the founder of Thrive: Make Money Matter (http://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...

Kenyon Salo (http://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...

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...

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/...

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...

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! (http://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...

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...

Today's FCF is brought to you by the PLG - Podcast Launch Group.  Get 50% off until June 10! http://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...

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 (http://rickmulready.com) about Facembook ads, YouTube ads, Instagram ads...you name it. We answer the question...is Facebook...

...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!  

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. http://socialmediadaydenver.com.  Use promo code "solohour50" for 50 bucks off your ticket!!  

The imitable Sunny Lenarduzzi (youtube for bosses http://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...

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...

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...

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.)

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...

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...

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™...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 http://jeffreyshaw.com...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

JLD is in the house for a fun episode, that, is completely value-packed.  Enjoy.

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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,...

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...

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...

Today our good friend Dana Malstaff (http://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...

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...

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...

Another really inspirational chat with James Schramko of http://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...

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...

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...

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 http://hughculver.com) He spent 18 years growing a successful coaching,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Josh Trent of Wellness Force Radio (http://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...

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...

Brittany Michalchuk grew up in an entrepreneurial family in Calgary Alberta.  She's the founder of Bracelets For Humanity (http://bracelets4humanity.com), a serial entrepreneur, and is heavily focused on keeping a positive mindset.  She's also about to star in...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Dana Malstaff is the CEO and Founder of Boss Mom. (http://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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Today's returning champion is John Spencer Ellis. (http://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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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 (http://greatness.ngo) is a platform for altruistic game-changers worldwide.  Whether it's building homes in...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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:...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

My boy Tyler Anderson (http://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...

"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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Daniel DiPiazza from Rich 20 Something (http://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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

My buddy Clay Hebert was in studio today. (http://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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Today's episode, live in studio, was recorded with Jill and Josh Stanton from Screw The Nine to Five (http://screwtheninetofive.com) and Kate Erickson and John Lee Dumas from EO Fire (http://eofire.com).  We talked about how they've each created an incredible...

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...

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...

Today we've got Ronsley Vaz from http://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...

Keith Yackey runs a great event called Amplify Live (http://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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Whenever JLD is on the show, he overdelivers and knocks it out of the park.  This episode is no exception. So, do you ever wish you could end each and every day PROUD of what you’ve accomplished?  It is absolutely my achilles' heel. Trouble is, (my friends) while you...

Have you ever wanted to invest in Real Estate, but thought it required too much money?  Think again. Today, Mark Podolsky, of The Land Geek (http://thelandgeek.com) joins us to talk about how we can invest in Real Estate for as little as $1000!  (sometimes less!)  I...

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...

We've all heard that patience is a virtue.  That's especially true in the Solopreneur game.  We see people parading across the stage, or across our social media networks, and it's hard to tell how long they've been working at it.  (HINT: It's longer than you think)...

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...

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...

Our old friend Dawn Marrs (http://marrsmarketing.com) swings by Studio 86 to talk marketing, evolving as a solopreneur, making decisions that will improve your quality of life, and we do another round of the latest apps and websites we've discovered. Things We Talked...

Today's episode almost didn't happen.  I almost didn't have a guest to interview.  Matt Miller, who's forged a small empire from vending machines, had a heart attack the day we were supposed to record our show in December.  Thankfully, higher powers decided he wasn't...

An absolute bombastic Friday today, full of your great questions, and brushes with rock stars.  If you like Pink Floyd, Toto, or Supertramp...have a listen to this show!

Zlata Sushchik of Sexyfit.com stops by Studio 86 to talk about her new book, The Sexyfit Method.  Zlata, a Russian native who only spoke two words when she immigrated to the United States at 16, has competed in 26 fitness competitions, and now built a multiple...

Matthew Kimberley (http://matthewkimberley.com) returns in this episode and we talk about his body transformation for 2017 before we dig into the science and nuance of sales. Four Part Sales Convo  What do you want? Why is that important to you? Would you like someone...

Hi all!  Welcome to another Free Coaching Friday...the day I answer your questions about business, life, and everything in between.  Today we talk Thailand, hypothetical sophie's choice, managing your time as a solopreneur, good books to read about finances and...

Talking my CES adventure, covering the Steelers football game for the Hines Ward Show, freezing my buns off in 8 degrees, and being a total rookie on the field. Then, this chat is with legendary loudspeaker designer Andrew Jones.  Now, this episode was recorded for my...

Hi all!  Here at CES, banging out a free coaching friday.  Today we talk fashion, home automation, Instagram, web domains, and a ton more.  Enjoy.

Today I've got a quickie episode about my first day at CES (Consumer Electronic Show) Las Vegas, before I gather a bunch of great interviews in the next couple of days.  I chat about "conferencetopia" in action (http://conferencetopia.com) and how I've been connecting...

One of the most challenging obstacles for solopreneurs, entrepreneurs and anyone working in the online space used to be creating sales funnels or squeeze pages. But with the advent of LeadPages, that problem was solved. One of those happily satisfied online marketer...

Hi all. I don't feel too well.  Which is a drag, because I had to cancel the show I was supposed to play drums in tonight. What's worse than not feeling well?  Not having your questions answered.  🙂 So, here you are, for a healthy dose of coaching on this Friday....

First things first, find David at http://www.thekickasslife.com Recording from The Kickass Life podcast studio in beautiful Kelowna, BC Canada, I get to spend (a little more than) an hour with my “Friendtor”, David Wood.  David has led an amazingly fascinating life,...

Today's holiday of Free Coaching Friday is in your earballs!  We talk landing page strategy, great books of 2016, the most profitable work of 2016,

Today, long time friend Ellory Wells joins us on the podcast. We talk about how to handle it when the 9-5 job goes away.   He was painfully ousted from his corporate job, and had to rally to take care of his family. His book "Exit Strategy" documents the tools and...

One of the most challenging and confusing things about setting up your business can be the legal aspects. Should I form an LLC? Should I be an S Corp.? What about trademark and copyright? All of these things and more are answered on today's episode with my buddy David...

Spreading your message on other people's podcasts is the quickest way to achieve notoriety.  Aaron Walker has done it close to 200 times in the last couple of years.  Today he gives us the formula on how he's been able to build his brand so well on other podcasts....

Today we chat with Dave Jackson of Libsyn and School of Podcasting.  He started podcasting in 2005(!) and now works for the largest hosting company of podcasts, Libsyn.  We have a nerdy talk about podcasting in the early days, hustling, and sticking with something...

Every Friday (with few exceptions) we do a free coaching call.  To get your question answered, you must be on the mailing list for the weekly email.  (You can get Conferencetopia if you'd like to be on the list).  Here are this week's questions: Scott M I am curious...

One of the first things I did when I started the Solopreneur hour was get an online scheduler, which completely changed how I did business and how I spent my day. Gavin Zuchlinski is the founder of Acuity Scheduling, the slickest way for businesses to automate and...

Today Jessica Shaanan (http://jessicashaanan.com) stops by Studio 86 to talk about her recent huge development, and the real-world struggles of starting your own business. Today we chat about: Confidence coaching Being brought up a certain way and breaking the cycle...

Today on Free Coaching Friday, we are talking about *ecosystem*, and how a listener/reader/viewer experiences your products and services.  I rant on that for a few minutes before diving into your questions on this episode of The Solopreneur Hour - Proudly Unemployable...

Dana Malstaff (http://boss-mom.com) is a resource for moms that want to create side-gigs or full entrepreneurial careers in addition to raising their kids.  She has experienced hyper-fast growth in the last year, and has completely systematized her business. On this...

Our friend Dawn Marrs (http://marrsmarketing.com) is back in Studio 86 with another jam-packed show full of apps, tips, and solopreneur strategies! ------------------------------------------- This episode brought to you by Organifi: Get 20% off your Organifi Order...

Howdy!  Gobble Gobble to you. A couple of very cool announcements for this ep:  Speaking about The Art of The Interview at Social Media Marketing World 2017.  Stay tuned for Ticket Deals. Speaking at Nick Unsworth's Life on Fire event in San Diego in early December....

John Spencer Ellis (http://johnspencerellis.com) joins us for part II of our conversation (Listen to Episode 498 for part I) here on The Solopreneur Hour.  We start with a bit about music, and how music can really influence the "sticktuitiveness" of solopreneurs....

Today, we speak to E. Brian Rose, who founded JV Zoo (One of the biggest Joint Venture marketplaces on the web. See episode 381 for his backstory) and just announced that he's running for Congress in Southern Mississippi for 2018. Now, I've never spoken to a potential...

The "fab four" are in the house for episode 500.  This is a beefy episode at almost 2 hours.  It's 4 phenomenal conversations with your favorite guests. I broke format a bit on this one, and asked them all the same questions.  Here they are: What have you done in the...

This episode from Jayson Gaignard of Mastermind Talks was one of the first episodes instantly slated for "Best Of" status.  The premise? Your network plays a pivotal role in your net worth, your business and your life. One of the key pillars of solopreneurship is...

Today's guest is John Spencer Ellis, who I saw speak at Thrive Connect in early 2016, and he absolutely blew my mind. We finally were able to connect for a show, but I realized that one show wouldn't be enough for this guy.  So, we'll bring him on again next week for...

Happy Veterans Day everyone! Free coaching Friday is in effect!  Here's a list of today's questions: Kevin Dahlberg Do you think that social media has made it possible for us to know too much about the flaws of people running for office? Would we have had similar...

Today, I brought on my new friend Dan Miller, owner and operator of the insightful and successful 48 Days online community and podcast.  Dan is a former radio jock turned podcaster, author and coach. He gave up hosting a very high profile radio show when he saw the...