Ease & Impact: Thriving as a Solopreneur

Frankie J
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Take control of your digital business and life as a solopreneur. This is your weekly dose of practical advice for the solo business journey, wherever you’re at. Join us as we explore practical strategies to overcome challenges, streamline your business to maximise your impact, pivot through uncertainties, and build lasting professional success without sacrificing personal wellbeing.

  1. EP.37 - Black Friday: Should You Participate or Skip It This Year?

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    EP.37 - Black Friday: Should You Participate or Skip It This Year?

    Feeling the pressure as Black Friday approaches? You're not alone. Many digital solopreneurs and coaches struggle with whether to participate in Black Friday sales or sit this one out. In this episode, we're cutting through the noise to help you make a decision that supports your business sustainability and wellbeing. Black Friday has become one of the biggest opportunities for small businesses to boost sales and connect with new customers, but that doesn't mean it's right for everyone. This episode explores how to approach Black Friday without experiencing solopreneur burnout—a real challenge when you're managing every aspect of your business alone.   What You'll Learn:  Making aligned decisions about Black Friday participation
 Discover how to evaluate whether Black Friday fits your current capacity and business model. We discuss why this sales event isn't make-or-break for your coaching or service-based business, and how to make choices from alignment rather than pressure. Practical strategies for easy Black Friday offers
 If you decide to participate, learn simple approaches that won't stretch you thin. Start teasing your offers in advance to build anticipation, and discover why creating bundles from existing products can be more effective than building something entirely new. Protecting your energy during busy seasons
 The period from Black Friday through Christmas can create intense pressure for entrepreneurs, often leading to burnout. We explore how to maintain your wellbeing while still capturing potential opportunities during the holiday shopping season. Key Takeaways:  Your business doesn't live or die by one sales event—Black Friday is simply one option in your toolkit Avoid discounting current offers; instead, create new bundles or limited-time packages Consider promoting affiliate tools your audience actually needs during this buying season The real question isn't "Should I do Black Friday?" but "What would make this easy and aligned for me?" For many coaches and solopreneurs, participating in Black Friday simply won't feel aligned—and it's completely okay to sit it out    Episode Highlights:  [The Permission to Skip It] 
Not every business owner needs to participate in Black Friday. Some years you'll join in, other years you won't—and your business will be fine either way. There's no obligation to follow what everyone else is doing. [Smart Offer Creation] 
Learn why you shouldn't create your offer until someone buys it. This approach prevents wasted time building something nobody wants and reduces the stress of Black Friday preparation. [Multiple Price Points Matter]
 Offering variety—from one-to-one services to done-for-you solutions, DIY products to different price tiers—gives your audience options that meet them where they are. Who This Episode Is For: This episode is perfect for digital solopreneurs, online coaches, and service-based business owners who want to build sustainable businesses without sacrificing their mental health. If you're wondering how to navigate Black Friday marketing strategies while avoiding the overwhelm that comes with pressure-packed sales seasons, this practical advice will help you find clarity. ____________________ Music Attribution:Heaven by Luke Bergs & AgusAlvarez | https://www.lukebergsmusic.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

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  2. EP.36 - When Everything Feels Urgent: How to Prioritize Tasks Without The Overwhelm

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    EP.36 - When Everything Feels Urgent: How to Prioritize Tasks Without The Overwhelm

    Spending Monday mornings staring at an endless task list? That wave of overwhelm washing over you isn't a productivity problem—it's a decision-making burden draining your mental energy before your work day even begins. In this episode, I'm sharing the five priority framework I've been testing in my own business after ditching traditional to-do lists and productivity apps. This isn't another complicated system promising to revolutionize your workflow. It's a back-to-basics approach for digital entrepreneurs and coaches who need clarity on what actually matters. What You'll Learn:  The real reason your to-do list creates more stress than progress, and why traditional task management fails solo business owners who juggle revenue-generating work with self-care needs. How to prevent burnout through effective task prioritization by treating your well-being as business-critical, not an afterthought when everything else gets done. A structured priority system that removes decision fatigue from your daily routine. When you experience decision fatigue, your ability to make effective and rational decisions becomes compromised. The one non-negotiable rule that makes this entire system work: you cannot move to priority two until all priority one tasks are complete. It sounds simple because it is—and that's exactly why it works. Key Takeaways:  Why your workout, meditation, and adequate sleep belong in priority one alongside client deliverables and revenue activities Personal well-being tasks might not seem as urgent as client work, but they're crucial for preventing burnout and keeping you energized and focused  Six questions to ask yourself when categorizing tasks so you stop relying on gut feelings about what's urgent  How strategic systems upgrades prevent overwhelm better than simply working harder Daily and weekly planning practices that take 10-20 minutes but transform your entire approach to work Episode Highlights:  If you're consistently unable to move beyond priority one activities, you don't have a time management problem—you have a priority one overload problem. This framework helps you identify when you're trying to do too much versus when you need better boundaries or support. Schedule self-care like any other priority. Whether it's a Friday afternoon walk or morning meditation, these aren't bonus activities you do when time permits. They're strategic business decisions that keep you functioning at your best. The free app I built specifically helps implement this framework without complicated spreadsheets or extra mental load. Because knowing what to do and consistently doing it are two completely different challenges for solo business owners. Resources Mentioned:  Episode 29: How you can Block Digital Noise and Reclaim Focus: https://www.frankiejago.com/podcast-ep-29-finding-your-mental-airpods Episode 11: How and When to Hire Your First Virtual Assistant: https://www.frankiejago.com/podcast-ep-11-how-and-when-to-hire-a-va Free Five Priority Framework App: https://www.frankiejago.com/5-priority-framework-app ____________________ Music Attribution:Heaven by Luke Bergs & AgusAlvarez | https://www.lukebergsmusic.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

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  3. EP.35 - Why Building Your Business Is Like Solving a Rubik's Cube

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    EP.35 - Why Building Your Business Is Like Solving a Rubik's Cube

    Ever feel like you're scrambling your business strategies around, hoping something will click? You're implementing tactics that worked for others, following frameworks you found online, but somehow you're still stuck—or more confused than when you started. This week's episode explores why learning business fundamentals matters for sustainable growth, using an unexpected teacher: a Rubik's cube. When you're managing a solo business, it's easy to copy tactics without understanding the principles behind them. You follow a step-by-step tutorial for your marketing strategy, implement someone's system for client acquisition, or try the latest social media trend—and it works for a minute. But when something shifts in your business ecosystem, you're scrambling again because you never learned the fundamentals. What's covered:  This conversation about trusting the process in business explores why solopreneurs who understand principles can adapt while those following tactics stay stuck. We look at how understanding business fundamentals creates the foundation for long-term success, why strategies that feel uncomfortable might be necessary, and how to stop second-guessing every decision you make. The episode draws parallels between solving a complex puzzle and building a solo business. Just like learning the algorithms of a Rubik's cube, understanding your unique value proposition, ideal client, and business model fundamentals means you can adapt when challenges arise rather than starting from scratch every time. Key Takeaways:  Why following step-by-step frameworks without understanding principles keeps you dependent and stuck How trusting the process when implementing new strategies can lead to results (even when it feels like you're making things worse) The difference between learning tactics and understanding business fundamentals for sustainable growth Why abandoning strategies too quickly prevents you from seeing real results in your solopreneur journey How good mentors teach you to think, not just what to do, building your confidence as a business owner   What to expect:  This episode addresses something many solo business owners face: you weren't handed a manual when you decided to go solo. Managing your business ecosystem requires skills that aren't immediately obvious. Once you understand the fundamentals of how your business actually works, you can adapt. Not because everything goes perfectly, but because when something goes sideways, you can solve it yourself. This episode is for solopreneurs who are tired of jumping from strategy to strategy, questioning whether they're cut out for this, and feeling like they should have it figured out by now. If you want to build business confidence through understanding rather than just implementation, this conversation offers a different perspective on your solo venture. ____________________ Music Attribution:Heaven by Luke Bergs & AgusAlvarez | https://www.lukebergsmusic.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

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  4. EP.34 - How and Why to Track What Your Customers Are Doing: Metrics That Matter

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    EP.34 - How and Why to Track What Your Customers Are Doing: Metrics That Matter

    Most solopreneurs have no idea where their customers actually come from or how long their sales cycle really is. In this episode, we break down simple customer journey tracking methods that reveal which marketing efforts actually lead to sales—and which ones are wasting your time. Discover how to set up basic tracking systems using email automation and simple spreadsheets, understand your real sales cycle length, and identify the content that converts browsers into buyers. No complex analytics tools required.   Key Takeaways Track First Discovery Points: Learn why most solopreneurs miss tracking where customers first find them, and how to capture this data with one simple email question and click-through landing pages. Understand Your Sales Cycle: Most solopreneurs underestimate how long their actual customer journey takes. We explore how to measure the time from email signup to purchase and why this metric transforms your marketing strategy. Email List Analytics That Matter: Beyond open rates—discover which specific emails and subject lines correlate with purchases, and how to identify patterns in your most engaged subscribers. The Invisible Pipeline: Learn to recognize leading indicators that predict incoming sales, including sales page visits, content downloads, and email engagement patterns that signal buying intent. Monthly Review Framework: A 30-minute monthly analysis that reveals customer patterns and helps optimize your marketing without overwhelming data tracking. Episode Highlights Why tracking individual platforms separately gives you incomplete customer intelligence The surprising truth about how many touchpoints customers need before they buy Simple tagging systems that work for small email lists (under 20,000 subscribers) How to identify which old content still drives your best email signups The difference between vanity metrics and conversion intelligence Why some customers stay on your email list for two years before purchasing (and why that's valuable) ____________________ Music Attribution:Heaven by Luke Bergs & AgusAlvarez | https://www.lukebergsmusic.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

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  5. EP.33 - Breaking Free from Social Media Comparison: How to Stop Measuring Your Business Against Others' Highlight Reels

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    EP.33 - Breaking Free from Social Media Comparison: How to Stop Measuring Your Business Against Others' Highlight Reels

    In this episode, we tackle one of the biggest productivity killers for solopreneurs: social media comparison. If you've ever found yourself doom-scrolling through Instagram only to end up feeling behind and inadequate, this episode is for you. We explore the overnight success myth that's paralyzing entrepreneurs and share practical strategies to reclaim your focus and build momentum in your own business.   Key Takeaways The Hidden Cost of Comparison: Social media comparison isn't just hurting your feelings – it's rewiring your brain for failure. Research shows that constant comparison triggers stress responses that actually impair creative thinking and problem-solving abilities essential for business growth. The Overnight Success Illusion: That entrepreneur you discovered last week who seems to have exploded from nowhere? They've likely been grinding for over a decade. We discuss how social media algorithms show us highlight reels at peak moments, not the years of rejection letters, failed launches, and ramen dinners that came before. Breaking the Comparison Cycle: Learn three specific strategies to interrupt the pattern: comparison circuit breakers, personal progress documentation, and strategic ignorance of competitors during focused work periods. Episode Highlights The 16-year reality check: How even mega-successful figures like Mel Robbins took nearly two decades to reach their current status The hidden hours drain: How comparison steals 14-21 hours per week that could be spent building your actual business Social media algorithm manipulation: Why your brain interprets constant comparison as a threat and how this affects your business performance Practical notification strategies: Simple phone settings that can immediately reduce comparison triggers ____________________ Music Attribution:Heaven by Luke Bergs & AgusAlvarez | https://www.lukebergsmusic.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

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  6. EP.32 - How to Nurture Your Email List Without Weekly Newsletters

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    EP.32 - How to Nurture Your Email List Without Weekly Newsletters

    This episode challenges the "email weekly or fail" mentality that's become gospel in the business world. Discover how to maintain meaningful connections with your email subscribers without burning out on rigid sending schedules.Learn why your audience doesn't actually want daily emails clogging their inbox, and how to create a sustainable email strategy that works with your existing content creation workflow—not against it.   What You'll Learn Why the pressure to email weekly might actually be hurting your audience relationship How to build your email strategy around your existing content anchor (like a podcast, video, or blog) The real reason people unsubscribe (hint: it's not frequency) A simple framework for creating valuable emails in under 10 minutes How to repurpose your anchor content into effortless email extensions Why shorter emails often outperform longer ones Key Takeaways Stop measuring success by send frequency. Your email marketing effectiveness isn't determined by how often you hit "send"—it's about whether your subscribers genuinely want to open what you're sharing. Quality beats consistency every time. Sending valuable content every two weeks trumps sending fluff every week. Your subscribers would rather hear from you when you have something worth saying. Use your existing content as your foundation. Instead of creating emails from scratch, extend the conversations you're already having through your primary content channel. Episode Highlights [2:30] The reality check: Why daily emails create subscriber fatigue[4:15] Finding your content anchor and building around it[6:20] The "second email" approach that actually works[7:45] Why long emails are often selfish (and what to do instead)[9:10] A simple email framework: One point, why it matters, one action[10:30] The permission slip you need to email less frequently Who This Episode Is For This episode is perfect for solopreneurs, small business owners, and content creators who: Feel guilty about inconsistent email marketing Struggle to find time for weekly newsletter creation Want to nurture their email list without overwhelming their schedule Are looking for sustainable email strategies that don't require constant content creation Have an established content platform (podcast, blog, video) they can leverage ____________________ Music Attribution:Heaven by Luke Bergs & AgusAlvarez | https://www.lukebergsmusic.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

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  7. EP.31 - What If This Is Exactly Where You're Supposed to Be? When You Feel Behind in Business

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    EP.31 - What If This Is Exactly Where You're Supposed to Be? When You Feel Behind in Business

    Ever catch yourself scrolling through other entrepreneurs' updates, feeling like you're "so far behind"?  If you're struggling with getting consistent clients or feel like everyone else has it figured out while you're still figuring things out, this episode is for you. That constant feeling of being behind might be costing you more than you realize - it's stopping you from seeing what's valuable about exactly where you are right now. Instead of focusing on where you think you should be, discover how to find meaning in your current struggles and what becomes possible when you shift your perspective.   Key Takeaways There's No Timeline: Every weird turn in your journey teaches you something you'll use later. The detours aren't delays - they're part of your unique path. Your Struggles Are Preparing You: The thing you're struggling with right now is preparing you to help others with that exact challenge later. Your experience creates authentic connection. Present Moment Advantages: Right now you can pivot quickly, have real conversations with every client, and access insights that become harder to maintain as you grow. Reframe the Question: Instead of "Am I where I should be?" try asking "What is this moment preparing me for?" Episode Highlights [3:00] Where the pressure to be "further along" comes from and why social media makes it worse[6:00] How struggling with business challenges now prepares you to help others authentically[7:30] What you have access to right now that gets harder as you grow[10:30] Why your current chapter isn't the waiting room - this IS your real business Bottom Line Up Front Your current stage isn't a mistake or delay. What if where you are right now is exactly what you need to go through to become the person who can handle what's coming next?For the next week, when you catch yourself thinking you should be further along, try asking "What might this moment be preparing me for?" ____________________ Music Attribution:Heaven by Luke Bergs & AgusAlvarez | https://www.lukebergsmusic.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

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  8. EP.30 - Why Going It Alone Is Making Your Business Harder

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    EP.30 - Why Going It Alone Is Making Your Business Harder

    Feeling overwhelmed as a one-person business? You're not alone. In this eye-opening episode, Frankie reveals why the very independence that drew you to solopreneurship might be the biggest obstacle to your business growth. Through personal stories and research-backed insights, discover why 72% of entrepreneurs experience burnout and over a quarter struggle with loneliness and isolation - and what can fix it! If you're spinning your wheels trying to master everything from social media strategy to mindset work while feeling like you're getting nowhere, this episode will transform how you think about building a sustainable business. Interested in the Ease & Impact Membership and Community mentioned in this episode? Click here to join priority list and be the first to know when doors officially open.   Key Takeaways The Lone Wolf Bootstrapper Myth is Costing You Success Learn why the celebrated image of the bootstrap entrepreneur working alone is actually counterproductive to long-term business growth and mental health. Your Brain on Isolation Research shows that social isolation increases activity in the amygdala (fear detection) while impairing the prefrontal cortex (decision-making), literally making everything feel harder when you're working alone. The Community Solution 96% of entrepreneurs in mastermind groups report that peer support is extremely valuable to their business growth - discover why connection trumps more courses every time. From Rock Bottom to Breakthrough Frankie shares her 2022 transformation story: how opening up in one mastermind call shifted everything from stagnant revenue to sustainable success.   Episode Highlights (Timestamps)  The overwhelming reality of being a one-person show  Why traditional advice isn't working for solopreneurs  The science behind entrepreneur isolation and brain function  The mastermind call that changed everything  Why community beats more courses content alone for business breakthroughs  Your simple challenge: Who's really in your corner? References: Social isolation affects the amygdala (increased activity/volume) and prefrontal cortex PubMed Central Psychology Today 96% of entrepreneur mastermind members find the educational nature and peer support valuable Entrepreneurs Should Consider Mastermind Groups. Here's Why. The historical context about successful entrepreneurs using mastermind groups (Napoleon Hill's work)   ____________________ Music Attribution:Heaven by Luke Bergs & AgusAlvarez | https://www.lukebergsmusic.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

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Take control of your digital business and life as a solopreneur. This is your weekly dose of practical advice for the solo business journey, wherever you’re at. Join us as we explore practical strategies to overcome challenges, streamline your business to maximise your impact, pivot through uncertainties, and build lasting professional success without sacrificing personal wellbeing.

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