Solopreneur Life

Andy Hill
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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.

Episodes

  1. 10 Solopreneur Ideas That Actually Work

    1D AGO

    10 Solopreneur Ideas That Actually Work

    In this episode, we explore how solopreneurs can build businesses that support their lives instead of consuming them. We talk about what it really takes to create income, flexibility, and long term freedom without chasing every new trend or working nonstop just to keep up. We walk through 10 real world business models that show what is possible, from real estate income streams and independent mortgage origination to content creation, coaching, and high value creative services. Along the way, we share practical income ranges, startup considerations, and the mindset shift from building for scale to building for sustainability, so you can design a business that aligns with your values and your lifestyle. If you want to escape overwhelm, create reliable income on your own terms, and build a business that gives you more time for what matters most, then this episode is for you. CHAPTERS 🎧 0:08 - Intro 0:37 - The Bigger Question: Is There Another Way? 1:07 - Real People, Real Businesses 1:36 - Real Estate Investor 2:33 - Mortgage Originator 3:26 - Photographer 4:24 - YouTube Creator 5:20 - Freelance Writer 5:48 - Blogger or Content Publisher 6:44 - Financial Advisor 7:11 - Real Estate Agent 7:41 - Financial Coach 8:11 - Motivational Speaker 8:36 - Common Patterns Among Solopreneurs 9:35 - Finding the Right Fit for You 10:04 - Conclusion and Call to Action 10:29 - Disclaimer and Closing Resources and Links 📚 📖My new book, "Own Your Time"  https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/book 💻 Sponsors and Additional Resources https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/resources 📞Voicemail for Questions: Leave a voicemail at marriagekidsmoney.com/voicemail to have your question answered on the show! 👉Connect with me on social media: LinkedIn: Andy Hill, MKM Instagram and Facebook: MarriageKidsAndMoney 🎥 Subscribe to Our YouTube Channel Solopreneur Life Credits Editor: Johnny Sohl Podcast Artwork: Kayli Johnson

    11 min
  2. Side Hustle to Solopreneur - How to Make the Leap The Right Way | Nick Loper

    FEB 12

    Side Hustle to Solopreneur - How to Make the Leap The Right Way | Nick Loper

    In this episode, we sit down with Nick Loper, founder of Side Hustle Nation, to talk about how a simple side hustle can grow into a full-time business. Nick shares how he went from traditional employment to building multiple income streams and creating financial independence through entrepreneurship. We discuss how to evaluate side hustle ideas, validate demand, and test new opportunities with minimal risk. Nick explains how to build passive income streams, scale strategically, and create a financial runway before leaving your 9-to-5 job. He also shares the mindset shifts that helped him transition from employee to successful entrepreneur. If you’re looking for practical side hustle ideas, more income flexibility, or a path toward financial freedom, this conversation will give you the strategy and motivation to take action. CHAPTERS 🎧 0:00 - Introduction 0:57 - Defining a Side Hustle 1:48 - Evaluating Side Hustle Opportunities 3:07 - Building Time-Leveraged Income Streams 4:56 - Examples of Successful Side Hustles 7:04 - The Birth of an E-commerce Business 10:27 - Growth and Transition to Full-Time 15:20 - Evolution of the Business Model 17:52 - Monetization Strategies 20:55 - Indications for Solopreneurship 23:33 - Financial Considerations for Transition 25:23 - Overcoming Fear of Leaving a Job 28:34 - Closing and Resources Resources and Links 📚 📖My new book, "Own Your Time"  https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/ownyourtimeamazon Connect with Nick & Side Hustle Nation 🎙️ The Side Hustle Show: ⁠https://www.sidehustlenation.com 💻 Sponsors and Additional Resources https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/resources 📞Voicemail for Questions: Leave a voicemail at marriagekidsmoney.com/voicemail to have your question answered on the show! 👉Connect with me on social media: LinkedIn: Andy Hill, MKM Instagram and Facebook: MarriageKidsAndMoney

    31 min
  3. How Do You Handle Health Insurance as a Solopreneur?

    FEB 5

    How Do You Handle Health Insurance as a Solopreneur?

    Health insurance can feel overwhelming as a solopreneur, but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode, I break down the smarter, more affordable ways I’ve used over the years to protect my family without sacrificing independence. I walk through how to compare marketplace plans, when using a spouse’s coverage can make sense, and what to watch out for with private insurance, health shares, COBRA, and even Medicaid. We also talk about shifting your mindset from seeing health insurance as a cost to viewing it as an investment in freedom. I also share the mental load that comes with being your own HR department and tools that can help streamline benefits and reduce stress. If you’re self-employed or considering the leap, this episode will help you approach health insurance with clarity and confidence instead of fear. Chapters 🎧 00:00 - Why health insurance is critical for solopreneurs 01:04 - The risks of not having coverage or going uninsured 02:00 - Options for coverage through a spouse or partner 02:58 - Overview of the health insurance marketplace 03:26 - How premium tax credits can reduce costs 04:22 - Private insurance and ACA compliance essentials 04:52 - Understanding health share plans and their risks 05:48 - Medicaid as a safety net for new business owners 06:13 - Using Cobra to bridge coverage gaps 06:43 - The importance of mindset: health insurance as part of your business costs 07:08 - Managing payroll and benefits with Gusto 07:37 - How to submit questions for future episodes 08:34 - Final thoughts and signing off Resources and Links 📚 📖My new book, "Own Your Time"  https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/ownyourtimeamazon 💻 Sponsors and Additional Resources https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/resources 📞Voicemail for Questions: Leave a voicemail at marriagekidsmoney.com/voicemail to have your question answered on the show! Gusto Payroll & HR Software: Special offer: $200 Visa gift card with your first payroll. Visit Gusto 👉Connect with me on social media: LinkedIn: Andy Hill, MKM Instagram and Facebook: MarriageKidsAndMoney

    9 min
  4. How to Make $20K A Month as a Speaker

    JAN 29

    How to Make $20K A Month as a Speaker

    In this episode, I sit down with Bernadette Joy to break down how she turned paid speaking into a profitable and aligned part of her solopreneur business. What started as an accidental opportunity at FinCon grew into a six-figure speaking career without relying on influencer tactics, big followings, or expensive branding. Bernadette shares how authentic storytelling, referrals, and strong in-person connections helped her land high-quality speaking gigs, plus how she stacked speaking with writing and coaching to build a sustainable income stream. We also talk about redefining retirement, taking sabbaticals, and building a business rooted in curiosity instead of constant hustle. Bernadette is a first-generation Filipino American, bestselling author of Crush Your Money Goals, and a sought-after speaker and host. This episode is perfect if you want to book your first speaking gig, diversify your income, or build a business that supports your life, not the other way around. CHAPTERS 🎧 00:00 – Welcome & Guest Introduction00:28 – From Finance to the Speaking Stage01:28 – Launching Crush Your Money Goals02:51 – Pivoting During the Pandemic03:48 – How Speaking Started by Accident04:41 – Turning Speaking Into a Business06:04 – Landing Speaking Gigs Without Cold Pitching07:56 – Confidence, Imposter Syndrome & Growth09:46 – Money Wins & Financial Strategy11:40 – Personal Growth & Future Speaking Topics14:24 – Financial Independence & Rethinking Retirement18:09 – Work, Life & Sabbaticals23:31 – Writing & Publishing a Bestselling Book30:57 – Solopreneur High Five39:19 – Advice for Aspiring Speakers41:12 – Final Thoughts & Where to Connect Resources and Links 📚 My new book, "Own Your Time" - https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/ownyourtimeamazon Sponsors and Additional Resources https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/resources Crush Your Money Goals https://crushyourmoneygoals.com Bernadette Joy on YouTube www.youtube.com/@bernadebtjoy Credits Editor: Johnny Sohl Podcast Artwork: Kayli Johnson

    44 min
  5. How I Built a 3-Day Work Week (with Real Numbers)

    JAN 22

    How I Built a 3-Day Work Week (with Real Numbers)

    In this episode of Solopreneur Life, I share my journey to creating a three-day work week as a solopreneur. We walk through the steps I took to cut expenses, pay off debt, and build a business that supports my lifestyle. We also talk about why aligning my work with my personal values matters so much and how financial freedom has transformed my family life. If you’ve ever wondered what’s possible when you design work around your life instead of the other way around, you won’t want to miss this. Chapters 🎧 00:00 Introduction to Solopreneur Life 03:00 Questioning the Traditional Work Week 06:00 Aligning Work with Personal Values 09:00 Paying Off Debt for Freedom 12:00 Building a Business on the Side 15:00 Achieving Financial Freedom 18:00 The Journey to a Three-Day Work Week 21:00 The Real Reward of Time Freedom Resources and Links 📚 My new book, "Own Your Time" - https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/ownyourtimeamazon Sponsors and Additional Resources https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/resources Credits Editor: Johnny Sohl Podcast Artwork: Kayli Johnson

    11 min
  6. The Pathless Path vs. The Default Path | Paul Millerd

    JAN 15

    The Pathless Path vs. The Default Path | Paul Millerd

    In this episode, we sit down with Paul Millerd—independent writer, digital creator, and author of The Pathless Path—to talk about what it really means to step off the default career track and design a life around your values. We dig into the psychological and societal pressure to follow a “safe” or traditional path, and why that approach often leads to burnout, dissatisfaction, or quiet regret. Paul shares how he walked away from a conventional career, embraced uncertainty, and found deeper fulfillment through writing, exploration, and intentional living. We also explore the hidden benefits of unconventional choices, the challenges that come with creating your own path, and how anyone—at any stage of life—can begin aligning their work, time, and identity with what actually matters to them. If you’ve ever felt stuck on a path you didn’t consciously choose, or wondered what life could look like beyond the status quo, this conversation will expand how you think about career, purpose, and fulfillment. Chapters 🎧 00:00 Intro 03:00 Understanding the Default Path 09:00 Embracing the Pathless Path 15:00 Personal Fulfillment and Writing 21:00 Challenges and Rewards of Unconventional Paths 27:00 Creating a Life Aligned with Values Resources and Links 📚 Grab a copy of Paul's Book "The Pathless Path"- https://amzn.to/4pApAKH (affiliate) My new book, "Own Your Time" - https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/ownyourtimeamazon Sponsors and Additional Resources https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/resources Credits Editor: Johnny Sohl Podcast Artwork: Kayli Johnson

    34 min

  7. 09/18/2025

    How Colin Graves Earns $12k Per Month As A Freelance Writer

    In this inspiring Solopreneur Life segment, Andy Hill sits down with Colin Graves—a former bank manager turned full-time freelance writer and editor. Colin shares how a toxic workplace pushed him to reevaluate his career and ultimately build a thriving solo business making over $150,000 per year. Listeners will learn how Colin transitioned from a 9-to-5 job into solopreneurship, the steps he took to scale his business, and how he now enjoys a flexible lifestyle that prioritizes family, freedom, and fulfillment. If you're a parent looking to escape the corporate grind and design a business on your own terms, this episode is packed with insights and encouragement. EPISODE RESOURCES: ⁠⁠Sponsors + Partners + Deals⁠⁠ Colin Graves (website): ⁠https://colingraves.com⁠ CHAPTERS 00:00 – Life after corporate: Embracing flexibility 00:16 – Meet Colin Graves: From bank manager to solopreneur 01:40 – A toxic boss sparked the journey 03:22 – Starting with blogging and side hustles 05:20 – Defining a vision with his wife 06:30 – Turning freelance writing into a real business 08:45 – Putting in the hours and finding "comfortable torture" 10:18 – Landing multiple clients at FinCon 12:45 – Making the leap to full-time solopreneur 14:30 – Life after quitting the 9-to-5 16:30 – How freelance writers earn income 17:25 – Income breakdown: $150K/year as a solopreneur 18:20 – Time management and weekly hours 20:33 – Taking spontaneous family trips 22:00 – What new freelance writers can expect to earn 24:15 – Why $500/month from freelancing is powerful 26:07 – Favorite solopreneur tool: Wise 27:30 – Outsourcing help and using ChatGPT 30:27 – His biggest mistake: Getting too comfortable 32:50 – Life outside work: music, biking, and disc golf 34:23 – Rethinking retirement as a solopreneur 36:29 – How to connect with Colin and get coaching HOW WE MAKE MONEY + DISCLAIMER: This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS: Podcast Artwork: Kayli Groves Editor: Johnny Sohl Podcast Support: Nev Maraj

    39 min

  8. 09/11/2025

    Pat Flynn: Achieve More By Learning Less

    Andy Hill sits down with bestselling author and digital entrepreneur Pat Flynn to discuss how "lean learning" can help overwhelmed parents and solopreneurs cut through the noise, focus on what really matters, and take meaningful action. Pat shares how absorbing less information — but more intentionally — can lead to quicker progress, stronger results, and more time for what truly matters: family, health, and creativity. Whether you're starting your first business, juggling multiple podcasts, or just looking to reclaim some peace of mind, Pat’s approach to learning less but achieving more might be just the antidote you need. Resources: ⁠⁠Sponsors + Partners + Deals⁠⁠ Lean Learning (book): ⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3Hs6JkG ⁠ (affiliate) Chapters 00:00 – Introduction to Lean Learning and Overcoming Information Overload 01:40 – Meet Pat Flynn: Entrepreneur, Author, Father, and Back to the Future Fan 04:12 – How Information Obesity is Slowing Us Down 06:25 – What is Lean Learning? A Golf Story That Explains It All 08:26 – Public Speaking, Force Functions, and Learning One Skill at a Time 10:42 – The Microsoft Word Ebook That Made $200K: Just-in-Time Learning in Action 12:42 – The Double Meaning of “Lean” and the Power of Focus 13:50 – What Should Solopreneurs Do With Their Newfound Time?14:55 – The “One-One-One” Strategy for Starting a Business 17:09 – Solopreneur Pitfalls: Fear, Procrastination, and Why We Over-Plan 19:10 – Fishing with One Jig: A Metaphor for Mastery 21:17 – Alternatives to Information Overload While Driving or Exercising 23:36 – Why Taking Action > Passive Learning 25:37 – Where to Find Pat’s Book “Lean Learning” 27:00 – Why Focusing on One Project at a Time Delivers Faster Results 29:00 – Wrap-Up and Final Thoughts HOW WE MAKE MONEY + DISCLAIMER: This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where we earn a commission, direct payment or products. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Marriage Kids and Money (www.marriagekidsandmoney.com) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. CREDITS: Podcast Artwork: Kayli Johnson Editor: Johnny Sohl Podcast Support: Nev Maraj

    32 min
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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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