Solopreneur Life

Andy Hill
  • 5.0 (3)
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Updated Weekly

Solopreneur Life is a podcast for people building one-person businesses on purpose. This show is for side hustlers who want to turn their work into a sustainable solo business without burnout, hustle culture, or chasing endless growth. There is no talk of building to the moon here. Instead, we focus on finding a comfortable level of income, protecting it, and creating space to actually live life outside of work. Host Andy Hill shares transparent interviews with real solopreneurs who have intentionally built one-person businesses that support their lives. You will hear honest conversations about money, time freedom, lifestyle design, and what it truly takes to make the leap from employee to owner. Alongside interviews, Andy also shares solo episodes with practical guidance and lessons from his own solopreneur journey. Solopreneur Life is about margin over more, confidence over chaos, and building a business that helps you own your time.

  1. 9h ago

    How to Measure Business Success (Beyond Just Profit)

    What does a successful business actually look like? For a long time, we tend to measure success with one number: money. More revenue, more profit, a bigger business. But if growing our businesses requires sacrificing our health, relationships, or all of our available time, are we really winning? In this episode of Solopreneur Life, we introduce the Solopreneur Scorecard, a new way for us to measure business success beyond just profit. The scorecard looks at six important areas: owning our time, money, business, health, relationships, and contribution. We’ll walk through each category, including where things are going well and where there may be room to improve. We also explore the "14-day test" for determining whether we truly own our businesses, why finding our "enough number" can help us stop endlessly chasing more revenue, and how improving one area of our lives can create a positive ripple effect across the others. If we’re trying to build profitable one-person businesses without turning them into another demanding 50 or 60-hour-per-week job, this episode can help us redefine what success really looks like. RESOURCES & NOTES: 📊 Take the Free Solopreneur Scorecard:https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/calculators/solopreneur-scorecard/ 💼 Solopreneur Coaching with Andy Hill (One-on-One):https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/solopreneurcoaching 📘 Own Your Time:https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/book 🎙️ Leave a Voicemail for the Show:https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/voicemail CREDITS Host: Andy HillEditor: Johnny SohlPodcast Support: Michelle Ahmed

    How to Measure Business Success (Beyond Just Profit)

  2. Sep 16

    How to Avoid Burnout (Without Slowing Down Your Business) | Elizabeth Svoboda

    The Art of Pacing by Elizabeth Svoboda: ⁠https://amzn.to/43PQFBk (Amazon affiliate) As solopreneurs, it can feel like we always need to be pushing harder, working longer, and giving 110%. But what if slowing down at the right moments actually helps us accomplish more? In this episode of Solopreneur Life, we sit down with award-winning science writer Elizabeth Svoboda, author of The Art of Pacing, to explore how we can find a healthier middle ground between the endless sprint and complete disengagement. Elizabeth shares what entrepreneurs can learn from elite athletes about balancing intense effort with meaningful recovery. We discuss why the cycle of overworking and crashing is so difficult to break, how chronic stress can affect our health, and why working more hours doesn't necessarily mean getting more done. We also explore the idea of "rigid flexibility," how to build real recovery into our workweeks, why scrolling social media isn't necessarily rest, and how pacing ourselves can help us build businesses we actually have the energy to enjoy for years to come. If we're trying to build a one-person business that supports our life, not the other way around, learning when to push and when to recover may be one of the most important skills we can develop. RESOURCES: Elizabeth Svoboda: https://elizabethsvoboda.com/ The Art of Pacing by Elizabeth Svoboda: https://amzn.to/43PQFBk Freedom App: https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/freedomapp Own Your Time by Andy Hill: https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/book CREDITS: Host: Andy HillGuest: Elizabeth SvobodaEditor: Johnny SohlPodcast Support: Michelle Ahmed

    How to Avoid Burnout (Without Slowing Down Your Business) | Elizabeth Svoboda

  3. Sep 9

    How Much Cash Should I Keep in My Business?

    How much cash should we keep in our business? As our businesses grow, it can feel reassuring to watch that business bank balance get bigger. But at some point, we need to ask an important question: What job is this additional dollar doing by staying in the business? In this episode of Solopreneur Life, we break down a simple framework for deciding how much cash to keep in a small business. We look at four important buckets: operating cash, taxes, a business emergency fund, and money set aside for growth opportunities. We also discuss why keeping three to six months of necessary business expenses in an emergency fund can provide more than financial security. It can give us the time and flexibility to make better decisions when revenue drops, a major client leaves, or our business needs to pivot. Finally, we explore what to do when all of those needs are covered and we still have excess cash. Because our goal isn't just to build a business with a big bank account. We want to build profitable businesses that help us grow our wealth, own more of our time, and create the lives we actually want to live. RESOURCES & NOTES: Solopreneur Coaching (One-on-One):https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/solopreneurcoaching Own Your Time:https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/book Gusto (Payroll Service):https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/gusto Live Oak (Business Savings Account):https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/liveoakbank Chase (Business Checking Account):https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/chasebusinesschecking Leave a Voicemail for the Show:https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/voicemail CREDITS: Host: Andy HillEditor: Johnny SohlPodcast Support: Michelle Ahmed

    How Much Cash Should I Keep in My Business?

  4. Jun 17 ·  Bonus

    Taking the Summer Off: Why I'm Pressing Pause Until September

    This week's episode is a quick update from me. After an incredible first year of Solopreneur Life, I'm taking the summer off to focus on what matters most: family, health, and being present for the season. As I share in my book Own Your Time, the goal of building a business isn't to stay busy forever. It's to create the freedom and flexibility to enjoy life on your terms. We'll be back in September with fresh interviews, solo episodes, and transparent conversations designed to help you build a profitable business and a meaningful life. Thank you for listening and supporting the show. Have an amazing summer, and I'll see you in September. Resources & Notes Solopreneur Coaching (one-on-one): https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/solopreneurcoaching Own Your Time: https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/book Leave a voicemail for the show: https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/voicemail

  5. Jun 10

    Why I Stopped Working From Home After 6 Years

    Is working from home really the dream for solopreneurs? For six years, we ran our business from home and enjoyed the flexibility, convenience, and cost savings that came with it. But in 2026, we made a surprising change and moved into an office space. In this episode of Solopreneur Life, we share the three biggest advantages and three biggest challenges of working from home after experiencing both sides of the equation. From lower costs and zero commute time to isolation, distractions, and blurry work-life boundaries, we explore the realities of building a business from home and when it might make sense to invest in a dedicated workspace. Whether you're just starting your solopreneur journey or considering your next stage of growth, this episode will help you determine which work environment best supports your business and your life. Resources & Notes Solopreneur Coaching (one-on-one)https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/solopreneurcoaching Own Your Timehttps://marriagekidsandmoney.com/book Leave a voicemail for the showhttps://marriagekidsandmoney.com/voicemail Credits Host: Andy Hill Editor: Johnny Sohl Podcast Support: Michelle Ahmed

    Why I Stopped Working From Home After 6 Years

  6. Jun 3

    Should I Start a Podcast or YouTube Channel for My Business?

    Should you start a podcast or a YouTube channel to grow your business? After 10 years of creating content and building a solopreneur business, we share the honest lessons we’ve learned about both platforms ... including which one we would choose if we were starting from scratch today. In this episode of Solopreneur Life, we break down the biggest differences between podcasting and YouTube, including discoverability, audience connection, long-term business growth, and monetization potential. We also discuss the burnout that can happen when trying to do too much at once and why choosing one platform first may be the smartest move for solopreneurs. Whether you’re building a coaching business, creative brand, consulting company, or online side hustle, this conversation will help you decide where to focus your limited time and energy. Resources & Links Get Andy’s book Own Your Time:https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/book Book a one-on-one coaching session with Andy:https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/solopreneurcoaching Leave a voicemail for the show:https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/voicemail Credits Host: Andy Hill Editor: Johnny Sohl Podcast Support: Michelle Ahmed

    Should I Start a Podcast or YouTube Channel for My Business?

  7. May 27

    How Kelan Kline Built a $50K/Month Digital Products Business

    In this episode of Solopreneur Life, we spoke with Kelan Kline, a former law enforcement officer turned online entrepreneur, about how he built a multi-business brand focused on helping families take control of their time and money. We dive into how Kelan’s business generates $30,000 to $60,000 per month in revenue with roughly 50% profit margins, and how those numbers once climbed even higher during peak SEO traffic years. We also discuss how a major Google algorithm shift and the rise of AI significantly impacted his business model—and what it really takes to pivot, rebuild, and create new recurring income streams. We explore affiliate marketing, digital products, sponsorships, and launching an AI-powered local services business, along with the importance of diversification, real estate investing, and building a business that supports your life—not the other way around. If you’re building an online business or thinking about starting one, this episode offers a transparent look at the wins, setbacks, and pivots required to succeed today. Solopreneur High Five Favorite Tool: HighLevel (CRM for local business automation)https://www.gohighlevel.com Resources The Savvy Couple (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/@TheSavvyCouple Credits Host: Andy HillEditor: Johnny Sohl Podcast Support: Michelle Ahmed

    How Kelan Kline Built a $50K/Month Digital Products Business

  8. May 20

    Top Time Wasters That Destroy Productivity at Work

    What’s secretly destroying productivity as a solopreneur? In this episode of Solopreneur Life, we explore the five biggest distractions that can quietly consume our time, attention, and energy — and the practical ways we can fight back to protect a more intentional business and life. From constant email notifications and social media scrolling to shiny object syndrome and phone addiction, we discuss the real-world productivity battles solopreneurs face every day and the systems that can help us stay focused on what matters most. We also share tools and strategies for protecting attention, creating healthier digital boundaries, and building a business that supports a three-day work week instead of overwhelming our lives with constant hustle. Because at the end of the day, productivity isn’t about doing more work — it’s about creating more life. Resources & Links Own Your Time Book:https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/book Leave a voicemail for the show:https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/voicemail Full Focus Planner:https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/fullfocusplanner Freedom App:https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/freedomapp Credits Host: Andy Hill Editor: Johnny Sohl Podcast Support: Michelle Ahmed

    Top Time Wasters That Destroy Productivity at Work
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Solopreneur Life is a podcast for people building one-person businesses on purpose. This show is for side hustlers who want to turn their work into a sustainable solo business without burnout, hustle culture, or chasing endless growth. There is no talk of building to the moon here. Instead, we focus on finding a comfortable level of income, protecting it, and creating space to actually live life outside of work. Host Andy Hill shares transparent interviews with real solopreneurs who have intentionally built one-person businesses that support their lives. You will hear honest conversations about money, time freedom, lifestyle design, and what it truly takes to make the leap from employee to owner. Alongside interviews, Andy also shares solo episodes with practical guidance and lessons from his own solopreneur journey. Solopreneur Life is about margin over more, confidence over chaos, and building a business that helps you own your time.

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  • Creator
    Andy Hill
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Solopreneur Life

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