The Solo Sauce Podcast

Joeri Schilders
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The Solo Sauce is a podcast for solopreneurs and independent professionals building something of their own. Short, sharp ideas on creativity, business, focus, and staying sane while working solo. Sometimes solo reflections. Sometimes honest conversations. Always practical. Never hustle nonsense. If you're building your own thing and figuring it out as you go, you're in the right place. I share these ideas weekly in my newsletter, The Solo Sauce. Subscribe here: https://joericreates.kit.com/

Episodes

  1. 4H AGO

    Authenticity For The Win

    YouTube is tightening the rules around mass-produced, repetitive, low-effort content, especially when it adds nothing original. The message is simple: bring your own voice. Your ideas. Your perspective. This is a reflection on authenticity, algorithm chasing, and why this shift is good news for real creators who care about what they’re making. If you’ve been hesitating, this might be your moment to show up properly. — I share these ideas weekly in my newsletter, ⁠The Solo Sauce⁠. Subscribe via the link in the description. — The Solo Sauce is a weekly podcast for solopreneurs and independent professionals building something of their own. Short, sharp ideas on creativity, business, and staying sane while working solo.

    2 min

  2. 1D AGO

    The 5 Videos Every Solo Pro Needs

    Avoiding video today is a bit like ignoring email in the 90s. You don’t have to become an influencer. You don’t have to dance on TikTok. But if you work for yourself, video is no longer optional. Used strategically, it can win work, save time, pre-qualify leads, and boost credibility. Here are five videos every independent professional should consider: a clear introduction, what you offer, testimonials, how to work with you, and a simple behind-the-scenes look. — I share these ideas weekly in my newsletter, ⁠The Solo Sauce⁠. Subscribe via the link in the description. — The Solo Sauce is a weekly podcast for solopreneurs and independent professionals building something of their own. Short, sharp ideas on creativity, business, and staying sane while working solo.

    2 min

  3. 2D AGO

    Hate to Break it to You, But Your Face IS the Brand

    You don’t have to show your face to create video. There’s plenty of strong faceless content out there. But if you work for yourself and want to build real trust, your face and voice matter more than you think. Connection builds businesses. And people still choose to work with people. If you’re serious about growing something real, start with a simple 30-second introduction video. It might feel uncomfortable, but it changes how people see you. — I share these ideas weekly in my newsletter, ⁠The Solo Sauce⁠. Subscribe via the link in the description. — The Solo Sauce is a weekly podcast for solopreneurs and independent professionals building something of their own. Short, sharp ideas on creativity, business, and staying sane while working solo.

    2 min

  4. 2D AGO

    Sorry, I Don't Have a Bullsh*t Backstory For You

    Not everyone has a dramatic rock-bottom story. No heroic escape. No villain. No “I was broke and now I make seven figures” arc. Some careers are built through strange jobs, sharp turns, and gradual shifts toward more freedom and flexibility. This is a reflection on choosing your own path without needing a tragedy to justify it. Sometimes it’s not about escaping something bad. It’s simply about deciding it’s time for something different. — I share these ideas weekly in my newsletter, ⁠The Solo Sauce⁠. Subscribe via the link in the description. — The Solo Sauce is a weekly podcast for solopreneurs and independent professionals building something of their own. Short, sharp ideas on creativity, business, and staying sane while working solo.

    2 min

  5. 3D AGO

    Today I Ditched Work for a Talking Tree

    Today I turned on my auto-responder and took the day off to go to my childhood amusement park. Mechanical rides. Talking trees. Misty rollercoasters. No endless screens. Just imagination. This is a small reflection on memories, taking time off, and one of the quieter wins of working for yourself: no one pays for the day, but no one stops you either. — I share these ideas weekly in my newsletter, ⁠The Solo Sauce⁠. Subscribe via the link in the description. — The Solo Sauce is a weekly podcast for solopreneurs and independent professionals building something of their own. Short, sharp ideas on creativity, business, and staying sane while working solo.

    2 min

  6. 3D AGO

    The Questions That Only Show Up When You Slow Down

    You’re probably due a break. Not necessarily a holiday. Just a pause. When you create a little space, your thinking shifts. You stop obsessing over the next invoice or client and start asking bigger questions: What do I want? Where do I want to be? If you work for yourself and feel stuck in survival mode, this is your reminder to zoom out before you burn out. — I share these ideas weekly in my newsletter, ⁠The Solo Sauce⁠. Subscribe via the link in the description. — The Solo Sauce is a weekly podcast for solopreneurs and independent professionals building something of their own. Short, sharp ideas on creativity, business, and staying sane while working solo.

    2 min

  7. 3D AGO

    No Plan B? Build One

    Sometimes you don’t choose to work for yourself. Sometimes you’re pushed into it. A job disappears. The market shifts. Nothing’s hiring. And suddenly you’re thinking, “Right. I guess I work for myself now.” Here are eight things you actually need to get up and running, whether this was planned or not. Not hustle hype. Just the essentials to help you move forward. — I share these ideas weekly in my newsletter, ⁠The Solo Sauce⁠. Subscribe via the link in the description. — The Solo Sauce is a weekly podcast for solopreneurs and independent professionals building something of their own. Short, sharp ideas on creativity, business, and staying sane while working solo.

    2 min

  8. 3D AGO

    These 3 Videos Win You Clients While You Sleep

    Running your own business means repeating yourself a lot. Instead of having the same conversations over and over, what if your website and LinkedIn did some of the work for you? Here are three simple videos every solo professional should have: a warm hello, a glimpse of your magic, and answers to your most common questions. If you’re a facilitator, coach, consultant, or creative building something of your own, this is a practical way to build trust and reduce friction before someone ever books a call. — I share these ideas weekly in my newsletter, ⁠The Solo Sauce⁠. Subscribe via the link in the description. — The Solo Sauce is a weekly podcast for solopreneurs and independent professionals building something of their own. Short, sharp ideas on creativity, business, and staying sane while working solo.

    2 min

  9. 3D AGO

    You’ve Got 12 Years of Experience; She’s Got 12,000 Followers

    The internet is full of loud advice. But guess who actually has the experience? Let's talk about the gap between real-world battle scars and confident surface-level advice. If you’ve been running your own business for a while, you’ve seen the storms, the dry spells, the small wins, and the hard lessons. And yet, you stay quiet. This one is for the independent professionals who know more than they think they do and need to start sharing that. — I share these ideas weekly in my newsletter, The Solo Sauce. Subscribe via the link in the description. — The Solo Sauce is a weekly podcast for solopreneurs and independent professionals building something of their own. Short, sharp ideas on creativity, business, and staying sane while working solo.

    1 min

  10. FEB 10

    Weird, Wonderful, and Working for Yourself

    In this episode, Joeri sits down with Jack Ralph, content producer and creative, to talk about standing out by leaning into who you already are. From quirky LinkedIn posts and accidental virality to reluctant entrepreneurship, sales discomfort, and family life, this is a grounded conversation about creativity, visibility, and playing the long game in a noisy world. In this conversation, they talk about: Why being yourself is becoming the only real differentiator online Using creativity and humour to stand out without trying to sell How a simple cucumber post led to real conversations and work The tension between freedom, family life, and running your own business Why not everyone needs rigid systems or content calendars Using AI as a tool without outsourcing your creativity This episode is a reminder that you don’t need to copy what’s already out there to be seen. Sometimes the most effective thing you can do is lean into what already makes you different - quirky even. Connect with Jack Ralph: LinkedIn— The Solo Sauce is a weekly podcast for solopreneurs and independent professionals building something of their own. Short, sharp ideas on creativity, business, and staying sane while working solo.

    39 min

  11. FEB 10

    Staying Humble While Building Something of Your Own

    In this episode, Joeri sits down with True Black, executive coach and facilitator based in Taipei, to talk about the long game of working for yourself. From the moment his wife nudged him to build something of his own, to staying humble, serving people well, and finding balance between ambition and responsibility, this is a reflective conversation about longevity, craft, and human-centered work. In this conversation, they talk about: The moment someone else saw his potential before he fully acted on it himself Moving from corporate life into facilitation, and eventually building his own firm Why serving the human being, not the role or title, has shaped his entire career Staying humble as success grows, and why hubris quietly kills good work Building a reputation over decades through consistency, care, and quality Balancing risk, family responsibility, and ambition when working solo This episode is a reminder that meaningful solo work is built slowly, with care, humility, and a deep respect for the people you serve. Connect with True Black: LinkedIn YouTube Substack — The Solo Sauce is a weekly podcast for solopreneurs and independent professionals building something of their own. Short, sharp ideas on creativity, business, and staying sane while working solo.

    41 min

  12. FEB 10

    The Ice Melter: Choosing Focus When Everything Keeps Changing

    In this episode, Joeri sits down with Jan Keck, trainer, facilitator, and experience designer, to talk honestly about what it really looks like to work for yourself over the long term. From repeated pivots and changing markets to family life, uncertainty, and learning when to refocus, this is a grounded conversation about freedom, trade-offs, and choosing what to stick with. In this conversation, they talk about: Building a business around the life you want, not the other way around Why pivots are not failures, but part of the reality of solo work The price of freedom and living with ongoing uncertainty Being a “recovering shy guy” and turning that into a professional strength Why focus matters more than doing everything at once, and why it’s okay to change direction later Owning one platform instead of spreading yourself too thin This episode is a reminder that solo work is rarely a straight line, and that resilience, focus, and self-awareness matter just as much as strategy. Connect with Jan Keck: The Book LinkedIn ⁠Website⁠ — The Solo Sauce is a weekly podcast for solopreneurs and independent professionals building something of their own. Short, sharp ideas on creativity, business, and staying sane while working solo.

    38 min
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The Solo Sauce is a podcast for solopreneurs and independent professionals building something of their own. Short, sharp ideas on creativity, business, focus, and staying sane while working solo. Sometimes solo reflections. Sometimes honest conversations. Always practical. Never hustle nonsense. If you're building your own thing and figuring it out as you go, you're in the right place. I share these ideas weekly in my newsletter, The Solo Sauce. Subscribe here: https://joericreates.kit.com/

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  • Creator
    Joeri Schilders
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  • Episodes
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    © Joeri Schilders
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