The Aspiring Solopreneur Joe Rando, Carly Ries

"I’m a consultant." We've said that sentence before and so have countless others. In theory, many solopreneurs can call themselves consultants, but that doesn’t mean they’re successful ones. Finding that success can be a challenge…unless you have the right tools, strategies, and systems in place.

And that’s where Amy Rasdal comes in. Amy traded her corporate job for consulting 15 years ago and makes more money than most executives. In addition to excellent pay, she has freedom, flexibility, control, and interesting work. And she can help you do the same.

As the founder of Billable at the Beach®, Amy has helped hundreds of people start their own successful consulting businesses through speaking, workshops and various programs.

We invited her on the show to discuss things like:
What you need to get started as a consultantHow to figure out how much to chargeWhether or not you should ever work for freeHow to actually get clientsThe most common mistakes aspiring consultants makePlus so much more! Be sure to tune in.
Being a solopreneur is awesome but it’s not easy. It's hard to get noticed. Most business advice is for bigger companies, and you're all alone...until now. LifeStarr's SoloSuite gives you free education, community, and tools to build a thriving one-person business.  So, if you are lacking direction, having a hard time generating leads, or are having trouble keeping up with everything you have to do, or even just lonely running a company of one, be sure to check out SoloSuite Starter!
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This was likely the longest interview we’ve had to date, and we asked our guest if we could record a part 2 multiple times because we still didn’t think it was enough time. We could listen to him talk for hours, and we don’t say that often.

We invited Johnathan (or JP) Price on the show to share his journey, and discuss his background, mindset and growth tactics.

Listeners, let us tell you, you are in for a treat.

JP went from living in his parent’s attic to building a $20 million business that started as a hobby, but it wasn’t always smooth sailing.
 If you want to hear about his ups, downs, and lessons learned, then be sure to tune in!
Being a solopreneur is awesome but it’s not easy. It's hard to get noticed. Most business advice is for bigger companies, and you're all alone...until now. LifeStarr's SoloSuite gives you free education, community, and tools to build a thriving one-person business.  So, if you are lacking direction, having a hard time generating leads, or are having trouble keeping up with everything you have to do, or even just lonely running a company of one, be sure to check out SoloSuite Starter!
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We usually don't start the episodes by listing off all of the accomplishments of our guests, but when you have somebody on who is this impressive and accomplished, it’s hard not to brag a little bit, especially when he has so much advice for solopreneurs. Mind you, this is us bragging on his behalf, he doesn’t seem like the kind of guy who would do that.

If you aren’t familiar with Rob Walling, it’s time to get familiar. He:
Is a serial entrepreneur who has started six companies and has had multiple exitsHe runs MicroConf, the largest conference for bootstrapped startupsHe has written four books about startupsHe has more than 15 million downloads on his podcastHe’s invested in more than 170 startups (including WP Engine and SparkToro), but doesn’t believe the only way to start a SaaS company is to raise moneyAnd of course, he’s just a really cool guy and was open to all the questions we had for him that relate to helping you run a company of one.

In this episode, we discuss things like:
The key advantages to bootstrapping a startup versus seeking outside fundingCommon pitfalls that aspiring solopreneurs encounter and how to avoid themStrategies for solopreneurs to achieve profitability sooner rather than laterTrends shaping the future of solopreneurshipThe most crucial skills or qualities that solopreneurs need to succeed in today's competitive landscapePlus the one piece of advice he would give aspiring soloprenuers, and so much more. Be sure to tune in.
Being a solopreneur is awesome but it’s not easy. It's hard to get noticed. Most business advice is for bigger companies, and you're all alone...until now. LifeStarr's SoloSuite gives you free education, community, and tools to build a thriving one-person business.  So, if you are lacking direction, having a hard time generating leads, or are having trouble keeping up with everything you have to do, or even just lonely running a company of one, be sure to check out SoloSuite Starter!
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Ever feel like taxes are the ultimate entrepreneurial riddle you're never quite sure you've solved?

Every form you have to complete and every deduction you have to consider can leave you wondering if you're doing everything correctly. 

Taxes and bookkeeping are hard to understand, especially when you’re busy running the rest of your business.

That’s why we invited on Melissa and Eric Broughton of Busy Bee Advisors. With over 20 years of combined bookkeeping and tax experience, this duo helps solopreneurs and small businesses gain more financial clarity and pay less in taxes.

We were shocked throughout this episode and our jaws hit the floor a couple of times. We learned some valuable information we had never heard before that is so beneficial to one-person business owners.

During the episode, we discussed things like:
Melissa and Eric's New Business Start-up Checklist for Bookkeeping & TaxesThe $12,000 Tax LoopholeWhy the Tax System is Rigged & What You Can Do About It5 Essential Questions You Should Be Asking Your Tax PreparerPlus so much more! Be sure to tune in.
Being a solopreneur is awesome but it’s not easy. It's hard to get noticed. Most business advice is for bigger companies, and you're all alone...until now. LifeStarr's SoloSuite gives you free education, community, and tools to build a thriving one-person business.  So, if you are lacking direction, having a hard time generating leads, or are having trouble keeping up with everything you have to do, or even just lonely running a company of one, be sure to check out SoloSuite Starter!
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Do you ever find yourself in analysis paralysis?
There are constant challenges we all face in our businesses, but the issue is that we rarely have the time to properly address them. 

Or do we?

Today we are joined by Teresa Cain, author of the incredible book, Solving Problems in 2 Hours: How to Brainstorm and Create Solutions with Two-Hour Design Sprints.

We invited her on to discuss things like:
What a design sprint isHer inspiration behind transitioning from traditional design sprints to the innovative concept of two-hour design sprintsWhat the two-hour design sprint entailsThe key advantages that solopreneurs can expect to gain from adopting the two-hour design sprint methodologyCommon challenges solopreneurs might face when implementing two-hour design sprintsAdvice for integrating design sprints into your business strategy effectivelyPlus so much more! Be sure to tune in.
Being a solopreneur is awesome but it’s not easy. It's hard to get noticed. Most business advice is for bigger companies, and you're all alone...until now. LifeStarr's SoloSuite gives you free education, community, and tools to build a thriving one-person business.  So, if you are lacking direction, having a hard time generating leads, or are having trouble keeping up with everything you have to do, or even just lonely running a company of one, be sure to check out SoloSuite Starter!
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Ever have one of those days that seems so insignificant at the time, but ends up being a major turning point in your life?
For Carly, the day was in 2016. She and her husband were both working remotely and traveling the country in an RV. Sounds pretty great right?
Well, it would have been had she not been working 12-hour days consistently and missing out on everything the road life had to offer.
She had finally had enough and wanted to figure out a way to earn a living that supported her life goals as well.
Our guest today, Jordan Tait, felt the same way and now coaches overworked business owners, especially solopreneurs, on how to get their lives back, and earn a great living while working fewer hours.
If you want to reclaim your time while earning a great living, listen to this episode where we talk about things like:
Common challenges solopreneurs faceHow he helps solopreneurs identify their ideal lifestyle and align their business goals with itRecommendations for maintaining a healthy work-life balance while growing a businessThe role delegation and/or automation and processes play in achieving both business success and personal fulfillmentHow to set boundaries between work and personal life to prevent burnoutHow to effectively manage stress and pressure while scaling their businessesSuccess stories of entrepreneurs who have successfully built businesses that allow them to live their ideal lifestyleHow solopreneurs can overcome the guilt or fear of prioritizing personal time over business demandsSteps solopreneurs can take to continually reassess their priorities and ensure their businesses are aligned with their evolving lifestyle goalsPlus so much more!
Being a solopreneur is awesome but it’s not easy. It's hard to get noticed. Most business advice is for bigger companies, and you're all alone...until now. LifeStarr's SoloSuite gives you free education, community, and tools to build a thriving one-person business.  So, if you are lacking direction, having a hard time generating leads, or are having trouble keeping up with everything you have to do, or even just lonely running a company of one, be sure to check out SoloSuite Starter!
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