Solopreneur Launch: Your Digital Nomad MBA

Solopreneur Launch: Your Digital Nomad MBA
Solopreneur Launch: Your Digital Nomad MBA

Solopreneur Launch: Your Digital Nomad MBA with Michael LimMeet your Host: Michael helps solopreneurs add $2-5k to their businesses using my proven Limitless Writing System™. With over 1,000 customers and more than $100k in client sales, his strategies have empowered many entrepreneurs to thrive. He also shares his expertise with an audience of 80,000+ followers on Medium. Michael Lim is also the host of Solopreneur Launch: Your Digital Nomad MBA.  Subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@michaellim.coGet a Free 5-Day Email Course to Kickstart Your Solopreneurship Journey.  Click the Link Here: https://michaellim.kit.com/crashcourse

Episodes

  1. Episode 22: How To Start a Copywriting Business With No Degree with Cecillya SK

    15 APR

    Episode 22: How To Start a Copywriting Business With No Degree with Cecillya SK

    Make your $1,000 as a solopreneur (FREE): https://michaellim.kit.com/crashcourse Add $2-5k (recurring) to your one-person business (PAID): https://www.skool.com/solopreneur-launch/about Michael Lim (https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-lim-1bb1ba112/) from The Solopreneur welcomes Cecillya SK (https://www.linkedin.com/in/cecillyask/), Nomadic Content/Email Strategist, Copywriter & Automation Wiz and CEO of Volcanic Content. Cecillya shares her raw journey from crying in a basement suite to scaling her own marketing agency—all without a degree. She dives deep into identity, solopreneur struggles, digital nomad life, and building self-trust through action, community, and consistency. From crying in a basement suite to owning a thriving marketing agency, Cecillya’s journey will move you, inspire you, and challenge everything you thought you needed to succeed. In this raw and honest interview, she opens up about: How she broke into copywriting with no degreeSurviving layoffs and grief during COVIDGrowing a freelance business from scratchAcquiring an agency as a digital nomadBalancing self-trust with skill-buildingWhy hustle culture nearly burned her outWhether you're stuck in a 9-5 or dreaming of life on the road, this is the permission slip you’ve been waiting for.What part of Cecillya’s journey hit you the hardest? Drop your favourite quote or takeaway in the comments 👇 (And if you're thinking of quitting your job... save this episode.) Meet your Host: Michael helps solopreneurs add $2-5k to their businesses using my proven Limitless Writing System™. With over 1,000 customers and more than $100k in client sales, his strategies have empowered many entrepreneurs to thrive. He also shares his expertise with an audience of 80,000+ followers on Medium. Michael Lim is also the host of Solopreneur Launch: Your Digital Nomad MBA.  Shownotes:  00:00 – Intro 01:10 – Cecilia’s multicultural identity growing up in Canada 03:55 – Her first identity crisis at age 9 08:19 – The 2020 layoff and COVID-fueled career shift 10:23 – The awkward job interview that changed everything 11:53 – Why she chose copywriting (and ditched blogging) 16:26 – Learning from Fiverr, Upwork, and making mistakes 20:09 – Joining a mentorship program that changed her life 23:31 – How referrals and LinkedIn led to 3 agency clients 25:04 – The unexpected agency acquisition in Bulgaria 33:50 – Transitioning from freelancer to agency owner 41:20 – From hustle to flow: redefining success 44:00 – Most valuable solopreneur skill: self-trust 48:12 – Advice for new digital nomads 51:02 – Advice to her 29-year-old self 52:27 – Practice builds confidence Michael Lim:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-lim-1bb1ba112/ Cecillya SK: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cecillyask/ Volcanic Content: https://volcaniccontent.com/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/solopreneur-launch-your-digital-nomad-mba/id1779389863 YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@michaellim.co3 Get a Free 5-day Email Course to Kickstart Your Solopreneurship Journey.  Click the Link Here: https://michaellim.kit.com/crashcourse

    55 min
  2. Episode 21: How To Start a Remote Sales Business from Scratch with Natasha Hoyer

    9 APR

    Episode 21: How To Start a Remote Sales Business from Scratch with Natasha Hoyer

    Make your $1,000 as a solopreneur (FREE): https://michaellim.kit.com/crashcourse Add $2-5k (recurring) to your one-person business (PAID): https://www.skool.com/solopreneur-launch/about Michael Lim (https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-lim-1bb1ba112/) from The Solopreneur welcomes Natasha Hoyer (https://www.instagram.com/tasha.international), Sales and Mentoring. From military to international sales coach, Natasha shares how she built a freedom-driven life by mastering remote sales and entrepreneurship. In this episode, Natasha shares: How she transitioned from military life to entrepreneurship.The mindset shift that helped her speak on stage in South Africa.Her biggest lessons about sales, business partners, and freedom.Advice for solopreneurs struggling with fear or self-doubt.Her vision for the future of remote work & AI.Tasha’s story hit hard. From military discipline to sales mastery and global freedom, this is for anyone who’s stuck and knows they’re meant for more. What was your biggest takeaway from this episode? Drop it in the comments! And if you want access to Tasha’s birthday bonus gifts, DM her the word "freedom" on her Instagram @tasha.international Meet your Host: Michael helps solopreneurs add $2-5k to their businesses using my proven Limitless Writing System™. With over 1,000 customers and more than $100k in client sales, his strategies have empowered many entrepreneurs to thrive. He also shares his expertise with an audience of 80,000+ followers on Medium. Michael Lim is also the host of Solopreneur Launch: Your Digital Nomad MBA.  Shownotes:  00:00 - Intro 02:00 First public speaking challenge in South Africa 04:00 Life and lessons from the German Air Force 06:00 Discovering a passion for business and sales 08:00 Starting her first businesses and early struggles 10:00 Launching and growing a women’s sales academy 12:00 Importance of the right business partners 14:00 Military mindset applied to entrepreneurship 16:00 Overcoming fear, self-doubt, and limiting beliefs 18:00 Traveling the world and building a remote business 20:00 Why sales is the #1 skill for solopreneurs 22:00 Advice for new solopreneurs and future trends Michael Lim:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-lim-1bb1ba112/ Natasha Hoyer: https://www.instagram.com/tasha.international Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/solopreneur-launch-your-digital-nomad-mba/id1779389863 YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@michaellim.co3 Get a Free 5-day Email Course to Kickstart Your Solopreneurship Journey.  Click the Link Here: https://michaellim.kit.com/crashcourse

    38 min
  3. Episode 20: How To Build a Side Business Without Quitting Your 9 to 5 with Tilman Resch

    2 APR

    Episode 20: How To Build a Side Business Without Quitting Your 9 to 5 with Tilman Resch

    Make your $1,000 as a solopreneur (FREE): https://michaellim.kit.com/crashcourse Add $2-5k (recurring) to your one-person business (PAID): https://www.skool.com/solopreneur-launch/about Michael Lim (https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-lim-1bb1ba112/) from The Solopreneur welcomes Tilman Resch (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tilman-resch/), Senior Account Manager and Team Lead at AWS, Founder of Bright Minds. From engineer to tech leader to coach, Tilman shares how personal growth, pain, and purpose helped him build a thriving business while succeeding in his corporate role. In this episode, Tilman shares: His journey from small-town Germany to global tech leadershipHow childhood pain fueled his passion for coachingThe habits and mindset shifts that helped him manage both a demanding 9-5 and a thriving side businessThe inner work that led to emotional healing, clarity, and purposeWhat most people get wrong about starting a business on the sideWhether you're feeling stuck in your corporate job, or unsure how to turn your passion into income, this conversation will inspire, challenge, and empower you to take action. “You don’t have to choose between your job and your passion. You can do both if you build the right habits and mindset.” - Tilman Resch What’s one takeaway or insight that hit home for you in this conversation? Drop it below 👇 Let’s build a space where solopreneurs, dreamers, and doers can grow together. Meet your Host: Michael helps solopreneurs add $2-5k to their businesses using my proven Limitless Writing System™. With over 1,000 customers and more than $100k in client sales, his strategies have empowered many entrepreneurs to thrive. He also shares his expertise with an audience of 80,000+ followers on Medium. Michael Lim is also the host of Solopreneur Launch: Your Digital Nomad MBA.  Shownotes:  00:00 - Intro 01:00 - Dual roles: AWS account leader & Bright Minds founder 02:00 - Balancing 9–5 with solopreneur life 03:30 - Early career: engineering, MBA, Siemens, AWS 04:30 - Turning point: negative feedback to personal growth journey 05:30 -  Coaching roots  07:00 - Launching Bright Minds & trusting intuition 10:00 - Lessons from selling the company & freedom to pivot 12:00 - Building a unique coaching framework & methodology 14:00 - Client results from coaching 20:00 -  Finding synergy between corporate and solopreneur work 24:00 - Handling fear, self-doubt & emotional mastery 26:45 - Lifestyle changes & personal growth 28:30 - Top mistakes solopreneurs make 30:45 - Tech trends: AI’s role in coaching & software creation 33:00 - Future of work: rise of side businesses Michael Lim:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-lim-1bb1ba112/ Tilman Resch: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tilman-resch/ Bright Minds: https://www.bright-minds.io/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/solopreneur-launch-your-digital-nomad-mba/id1779389863 YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@michaellim.co3 Get a Free 5-day Email Course to Kickstart Your Solopreneurship Journey.  Click the Link Here: https://michaellim.kit.com/crashcourse

    39 min
  4. Episode 19: How To Start a Business with Zero Experience and No Plan with Chase Cohn

    25 MAR

    Episode 19: How To Start a Business with Zero Experience and No Plan with Chase Cohn

    Make your $1,000 as a solopreneur (FREE): https://michaellim.kit.com/crashcourse Add $2-5k (recurring) to your one-person business (PAID): https://www.skool.com/solopreneur-launch/about Michael Lim (https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-lim-1bb1ba112/) from The Solopreneur welcomes Chase Cohn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/chase-cohn-20337012a/) Co-Founder at Spaces. Chase Cohn shares his journey from corporate finance to co-founding a startup in Bali, proving that sometimes, taking a leap into the unknown is the best way to create opportunities. Meet your Host: Michael helps solopreneurs add $2-5k to their businesses using my proven Limitless Writing System™. With over 1,000 customers and more than $100k in client sales, his strategies have empowered many entrepreneurs to thrive. He also shares his expertise with an audience of 80,000+ followers on Medium. Michael Lim is also the host of Solopreneur Launch: Your Digital Nomad MBA.  Shownotes: 00:00 – Intro 00:18 – Meeting My Co-Founder by Chance 00:59 – The Spontaneous Trip That Changed Everything 01:17 – Joining a Friend in Southeast Asia 01:39 – Visiting Random Golf Glove Factories 02:15 – Running Into My Co-Founder Again in Malaysia 02:36 – Spotting the Problem in Wealth Management 02:54 – My Role in Wealth Management 03:34 – Why CRM Software Is Broken 04:12 – The Competition Was Even Worse 05:05 – Growing Up with an Entrepreneur Dad 07:18 – How the 9–5 Inspired the Startup 07:48 – What I Learned from My Dad’s Journey 08:30 – Key Turning Points Before Launching 09:10 – How Travel Transformed My Mindset 09:55 – Cultural Differences Made Us Stronger 10:13 – From Quitting to Startup Momentum 10:51 – Support from Friends, Family, and Community 11:39 – Letting Go of Perfectionism 11:54 – The Most Valuable Founder Skill 12:17 – Building Confidence Through Discomfort 12:42 – The #1 Mistake Founders Make 13:05 – How We Got Our First Customers 14:04 – Why AI Will Reshape Everything 14:47 – Why Relationships Still Matter in Finance 17:00 – Why I’m Living in Southeast Asia Michael Lim:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-lim-1bb1ba112/ Chase Cohn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chase-cohn-20337012a/ Spaces: https://www.spacesos.com/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/solopreneur-launch-your-digital-nomad-mba/id1779389863 YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@michaellim.co3 Get a Free 5-day Email Course to Kickstart Your Solopreneurship Journey.  Click the Link Here: https://michaellim.kit.com/crashcourse

    18 min

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Solopreneur Launch: Your Digital Nomad MBA with Michael LimMeet your Host: Michael helps solopreneurs add $2-5k to their businesses using my proven Limitless Writing System™. With over 1,000 customers and more than $100k in client sales, his strategies have empowered many entrepreneurs to thrive. He also shares his expertise with an audience of 80,000+ followers on Medium. Michael Lim is also the host of Solopreneur Launch: Your Digital Nomad MBA.  Subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@michaellim.coGet a Free 5-Day Email Course to Kickstart Your Solopreneurship Journey.  Click the Link Here: https://michaellim.kit.com/crashcourse

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