The Solopreneur Hour Podcast with Michael O'Neal
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675: How To Launch Your Own Event, and Sales Won’t Save Your Business, with Joe Pardo
My buddy Joe Pardo, creator of MAPCON, (Mid atlantic podcast conference) stopped by to chat about his new book, Sales Won’t Save Your Business (available on Amazon for pre-order NOW). We dug into what it’s like to create a conference from scratch, what kind of problems you can expect, and how much it costs. In Sales […]
674: Building Leadership Skills with Freshbooks’ Founder & CEO, Mike McDerment
What would you do if you built a piece of software to solve a problem you had, then it grew into a thriving, multimillion dollar company? CEO and co-founder of Freshbooks, Mike McDerment has the answer today. We talk about evolving your business, growing as a leader, handling adversity and tough situations, and not being overly […]
673: Do Things That Don’t Scale, and A Million Other Business Tips, with John Lee Dumas
JLD is in the house for a fun episode, that, is completely value-packed. Enjoy.
672: Tony Robbins’ Right Hand Man, Eli Wilhide, on the Solopreneur Mindset
As solopreneurs we face many battles, not the least of which is our own internal state and mindset. Joining us to talk about this very topic is the brilliant (and hunky) Eli Wilhide. We have a great chat about growing up in a tough environment, winning the lottery (it’s true!) and how he came to […]
671: Connection, Relationships, & Stories – Why we become Podcast Junkies, with Harry Duran
I sat down in Orlando with Harry Duran, the host of Podcast Junkies, (every Wednesday on iTunes) and had a great chat about what makes podcasting great, what his journey to the microphone was, and all kinds of other juicy business tidbits.
670: Venturing on your own, Network Marketing, and More of Your Questions
Free Coaching Friday from The Solopreneur Hour! If you’re new and don’t know how this works here goes: once a week I ask you to send me your questions and I answer them on Friday. If you want to be part of the fun for next week’s Q&A show join us in the Facebook group here or […]
669: 7 Tips for Success with Legendary Drummer Kenny Aronoff
John Cougar Mellencamp, Bob Dylan, John Fogerty, Avril Levigne, Alanis Morrissette, Elton John, Bon Jovi, Meatloaf, Melissa Etheridge, Joe Cocker, Randy Newman, Brian Setzer, Iggy Pop, Belinda Carlisle…the list goes on and on. What do they have in common? Kenny Aronoff was their drummer. Literally one of the most recorded drummers of all time. He’s […]
668: Solopreneur Taxes, Business Structure, and Planning with The Cashflow Doctor, Eric Nghiem
Eric Nghiem recognized his “entrepreneur gene” early on, by becoming an eBay Power Seller with used paintball equipment. As his fascination with business and entrepreneurship grew, so did his bank account. He became a true “numbers” guy, and now focuses his efforts on helping solopreneurs and small businesses save more of the money they’ve worked […]
667: Repurposing Content, Saying “Yes”, How To Outsource, Working with Your Significant Other, and more…
Free Coaching Friday from The Solopreneur Hour! If you’re new and don’t know how this works here goes: once a week I ask you to send me your questions and I answer them on Friday. If you want to be part of the fun for next week’s Q&A show join us in the Facebook group here or […]
666: Pink Floyd? (Not The Devil.) My Favorite Episode From 2017 with Legendary Sax Player Scott Page
Well, this is a treat. We get to hear from a rock legend on today’s show. In this one-on-one conversation with sax player Scott Page (Pink Floyd, Supertramp, Toto) who has not only played music for millions…but is arguably more successful as a solopreneur after his main music career. This was so much fun to record. I could have […]
665: Patrick Norton – Making a Career in Tech by Saying “Yes”
Patrick Norton (@patricknorton) has been a technology writer and television presenter for close to 25 years. On this episode, we chat about his journey from writing tech reviews for magazines to starring in a technology television show with over 45 million viewers, because of saying “yes” to opportunity, whether it was scary or not! Check […]
664: Should You Charge For Your Time? | Solopreneur Coaching
Welcome to our weekly Q&A edition of The Solopreneur Hour. If you haven’t been here before on Fridays we publish an episode devoted to answering YOUR questions dear listeners! To submit a question join the mailing list, contact me via the Contact page on the site or join our Proudly Unemployable Facebook group. You can […]
663: Find Your Swing (Solopreneur Coaching) with Matthew Kimberley (Best Of)
Solopreneurs! Thanks for joining us on another installment of Find Your Swing (Solopreneur Coaching). It’s been a minute! I’ve missed doing these with you all so I’m extra excited to bring these type of shows back. Today’s episode brings us an extra special co-host, Matthew Kimberley from episode 274. I say extra special because it’s his […]
662: How To Tell When Your Business Has Momentum
I’m just back from CES Las Vegas after a busy conference week. Some remarkable things happened regarding my Beginner Audiophile (https://beginneraudiophile.com) brand, and I’d like to share them with you. In this episode, we talk about how to recognize when your business has momentum, and what to do about it.
661: From Photographer to 100% Time & Financial Freedom, with Vincent Pugliese
Our friend Vincent Pugliese is back on the show with his new book, Freelance to Freedom. After catching up a bit about the Steelers’ James Harrison defecting to the evil New England Patriots, we dug into his book writing process, what “Freelance to Freedom” means, and talked about his new national tour (That he’s bringing […]
660: Chris Harder on Reframing Our Money Mindset | The Solopreneur Hour
Chris Harder lives a life that many of us would call our “dream life”. Surrounded by a loving family, beautiful wife, beautiful home in one of the nicest cities in the country. He’s the kind of guy that, when he speaks, we should listen. I interviewed Chris and his wife Lori on Episode 3 of […]
659: Solopreneur Coaching Show – Train Your Dog, Plan Your Content, & Social Media Marketing World
Free Coaching Friday from The Solopreneur Hour! If you’re new and don’t know how this works here goes: once a week I ask you to send me your questions and I answer them on Friday. If you want to be part of the fun for next week’s Q&A show join us in the Facebook group here or […]
658: John Dennis is The Guy Behind The Scenes of Your Favorite Conferences
My good buddy John Dennis stopped by episode 658 of the Solopreneur Hour. John is the guy behind the scenes at the Thrive (one of my favorite) conference, and is a co-owner of Podfest Multimedia Expo. Today we talk about the conferences, how to get into Facebook ads (and why they matter), and a bunch […]
657: Let’s Answer Your Questions! It’s FREE COACHING FRIDAY!
Free Coaching Friday from The Solopreneur Hour! If you’re new and don’t know how this works here goes: once a week I ask you to send me your questions and I answer them on Friday. If you want to be part of the fun for next week’s Q&A show join us in the Facebook group here or […]
656: How to Systematize Your Solopreneur Business with Dana Malstaff | The Solopreneur Hour Podcast
Today our good friend Dana Malstaff (https://boss-mom.com) stops by to talk about the basics of systematizing your solopreneur biz. She runs a veritable empire over there at Boss Mom, and had to get started somewhere. A few things we covered: a GREAT tip about setting up your schedule How and when to create content What […]
655: How YOU Can Build A Business From Your Existing Skillset (Find Your Swing™ Episode 1) Best Of | The Solopreneur Hour Podcast
In this replay of this inaugural episode of “FIND YOUR SWING™”, Dawnmarrs.com and I review 6 listener submissions, and try to help them figure out how they can build a business, scale themselves, or break out of the 9-5. In this show, we touch on the arts and crafts world, the music industry, the programming/computer industry, […]
654: Travel Adventures in Australia, and YOUR Questions! | The Solopreneur Hour Podcast
Free Coaching Friday from The Solopreneur Hour! If you’re new and don’t know how this works here goes: once a week I ask you to send me your questions and I answer them on Friday. If you want to be part of the fun for next week’s Q&A show join us in the Facebook group here or […]
653: How To Build A Business from Your Hobby, w/ Melbourne Watch Co. Founder Sujain Krishnan – The Solopreneur Hour Podcast
The concept of The Solopreneur Hour has always been to feature people that have made a business out of their hobbies and their skill sets. There’s no more evident example of that then today’s guest, Sujain Krishnan. Just a few short years ago, he went down the rabbit hole of collecting affordable automatic watches. Watch […]
652: How To Turn Your Million Dollar Idea Into…A Million Dollars
Do you think inventors are born or can any solopreneur come up with a new idea? Our guest on today’s show says anyone can do it. And he would know, his name is Stephen Key and he’s been the force behind such smash hits as Teddy Ruxpin and Laser-tag, among many other inventions and creations you […]
651: Listening To Your Audience, YouTube Growth, & Taking Chances, with Jeff Micklem of Home Built By Jeff
Today we’re recording from Jeff Micklem’s (Home Built By Jeff on Youtube) beautiful house in Bowral Australia, about 2 hours south of Sydney. We had a great chat, spanning topics from Youtube growth, where to get made to order t-shirts, sucking at the beginning, being resourceful and why it’s so important, how he generates capital […]
650: James Schramko Will 10x Your Business
Another really inspirational chat with James Schramko of https://superfastbusiness.com (and JamesSchramko.com) at his house in Sydney. James has undergone a “simplified” makeover over the last few years, and relishes in the elimination of things, distraction, and bad influences. His simplified, practical approach to business (and life) garners consistent results with his clients, and makes him […]
649: Free Coaching Fri-(Sunday)-Day!
Free Coaching Friday from The Solopreneur Hour! If you’re new and don’t know how this works here goes: once a week I ask you to send me your questions and I answer them on Friday. If you want to be part of the fun for next week’s Q&A show join us in the Facebook group here or […]
648: Upping Your Audio Game with Anna Vocino (Best of)
Ever wonder how those people speaking on movie trailers, audio books and commercials get their work? Here to tell us the secrets of the voiceover world is the lovely and talented, Anna Vocino. Anna’s making her second appearance on the show, you can listen to her maiden voyage here. In episode 121, our chit-chat covers […]
647: Productivity and Life Hacks with Hugh Culver (Best Of)
Ever notice how the most successful people also DO the most with their days? Hugh Culver is no exception. (2017 Note: Be sure to check out Hugh’s new brand which is “Business of Speaking” on https://hughculver.com) He spent 18 years growing a successful coaching, speaking and consulting business, Hugh is also a seminar leader and […]
646: Free Coaching Friday! Answering Your Questions | The Solopreneur Hour
Free Coaching (Saturday, kinda) from The Solopreneur Hour! If you’re new and don’t know how this works here goes: once a week I ask you to send me your questions and I answer them on Friday. If you want to be part of the fun for next week’s Q&A show join us in the Facebook group […]
645: Jordan Harbinger is a Personality on the Mic | The Solopreneur Hour Podcast
One of the biggest challenges of doing online business, or running a podcast or youtube channel, is “finding your voice”. Sitting on a bench with Jordan Harbinger from Art of Charm, it was clearly evident that he was confident in his personality and his voice. I suppose that’s what you get when you do something […]
644: Nathan Chan from Foundr on Listening to Your Customers, “Value”, and What’s Working on Instagram in 2017.
Sitting on a rooftop deck in Brisbane Australia, Foundr Founder (I couldn’t resist) Nathan Chan and I sit down for a chat about listening to your customers, providing “value”, transitioning Foundr from digital to hard copy, and of course, what’s working RIGHT NOW to grow your Instagram account. (btw…he has over a million followers on […]
643: Ready for a Quickie? Free Coaching Friday in 15 minutes.
Free Coaching Friday from The Solopreneur Hour! If you’re new and don’t know how this works here goes: once a week I ask you to send me your questions and I answer them on Friday. If you want to be part of the fun for next week’s Q&A show join us in the Facebook group here or […]
642: How To Transition to Your Dream Job, with Natalie Sisson
Best of Episode: Natalie Sisson was the co-Founder of the successful startup Fundrazr when she packed it in, and packed up and decided to travel the world. That was over 3.5 years ago, and she’s still traveling! She’s built a mega-successful online brand and has now been traveling (with no permanent home) teaching, podcasting, and […]
641: James Schramko Will Help Your Business Grow…Super Fast
I met James Schramko when we both spoke at Tropical Think Tank (Chris Ducker’s Event) in May of 2015. James is a quiet dude, but has an almost childlike optimism about him. He loves to surf, he loves his family, and he loves his time freedom. Today we get to explore not only his journey […]
640: Solopreneur Coaching – Researching a Podcast Niche, Looking Stylish, and Staying Focused
Free Coaching Friday from The Solopreneur Hour! If you’re new and don’t know how this works here goes: once a week I ask you to send me your questions and I answer them on Friday. If you want to be part of the fun for next week’s Q&A show join us in the Facebook group here or […]
639: Do What You’re GREAT at, with BMX Legend Eddie Fiola
Today I had a chance to sit down in Temecula CA with “The King of The Skateparks” himself, Eddie Fiola. BMX champion turned Hollywood Stuntman, Eddie took his talent for riding (and falling) to the big screen on such movies as The Hangover, Independence Day, The Italian Job, Indiana Jones, and more. In this episode, […]
638: How To Badass Your Brand with Pia Silva
Brooklyn native Pia Silva (https://worstofalldesign.com/) stops by the show today to talk about your brand…and how she loves it. Her new book, Badass Your Brand: The Impatient Entrepreneur’s Guide to Turning Expertise into Profit helps us create a unique brand out of your unique skillsets (kinda like we do around these parts). We dig into all […]
637: Meetups for Profit, How to Finish Courses & Books, Automation, and More…
Free Coaching Friday from The Solopreneur Hour! If you’re new and don’t know how this works here goes: once a week I ask you to send me your questions and I answer them on Friday. If you want to be part of the fun for next week’s Q&A show join us in the Facebook group here or […]
636: How to MAKE THINGS HAPPEN with Steve Sims
When it comes to “making things happen“, Steve Sims is THE man! I met Steve a couple of years ago, and was fascinated by his story from a modest East London upbringing, to working his way up as a door guy in various Hong Kong clubs. That evolved into a high-end a concierge service for […]
635: Josh Trent on The SINGLE Most Important Thing You Can Do For Your Health, PLUS Quantum Physics, Multiple Lives, and More
Josh Trent of Wellness Force Radio (https://wellnessforce.com) stops by Studio 86 for an existential chat about quantum physics, multiple lives, the most important piece of your health, and a bunch more. When I started The Solopreneur Hour, I sort of thought of it as the “Joe Rogan” show for entrepreneurs. This show lives up to […]
634: Free Coaching…Sunday!
Free Coaching Friday from The Solopreneur Hour! Or at least…that’s what it was supposed to be. Due to a little snafu, I posted it on Sunday. It’s ok…now you can binge! If you’re new and don’t know how this works here goes: once a week I ask you to send me your questions and I answer […]
633: From Ugly Duckling to Beauty Queen to Serial Solopreneur, with Brittany Michalchuk
Brittany Michalchuk grew up in an entrepreneurial family in Calgary Alberta. She’s the founder of Bracelets For Humanity (https://bracelets4humanity.com), a serial entrepreneur, and is heavily focused on keeping a positive mindset. She’s also about to star in Canada’s version of The Bachelor. On today’s show we chat about: Growing up in a really entrepreneurial house […]
632: Identifying and Taking Advantage of Trends, with Joel Comm
It’s one thing to put out content that you love that coordinates with an industry you want to be in…it’s another thing to correctly identify a trend, and apply your skillsets to it, and turn it into a smash hit. But that’s exactly what Joel Comm has done over and over again. Today, live from […]
631: Your Wins, and Your Questions!!
Today on Free coaching Saturday, I wanted to not only help you with your questions, but because of the awfulness of what happened in Vegas, I wanted to celebrate some wins as well. It can’t be only questions…let’s celebrate you! If you’re new and don’t know how this works here goes: once a week I […]
630: 7 Tips To Conference Better, Build Relationships, & Make More Money!
What if every time you went to a conference or event, you made killer new connections with the speakers and influencers, established rapport with other like-minded people, and answered your businesses biggest questions and challenges? On today’s episode, I go through 7 tips to ensure you do just that. This is one of those blatant “actionable” shows…sorry […]
629: Jennifer Paige – Behind The Scenes of a Mega Pop Star (Best Of)
When you were a kid, did you ever sing-along to the radio and dream of being a pop star? I’m betting more than a few of us did! My guest, Jennifer Paige, was blessed enough to live out that fantasy. She talks about her pop star experiences and shares the wisdom she’s gained during her […]
628: Public Speaking Tips, and Podcast Recording Without A Recorder (Free Coaching Friday!)
Free Coaching Friday from The Solopreneur Hour! If you’re new and don’t know how this works here goes: once a week I ask you to send me your questions and I answer them on Friday. If you want to be part of the fun for next week’s Q&A show join us in the Facebook group here or […]
627: Healthy Things You Should Have In Your Fridge, with Vinnie Tortorich
Returning for his second visit with The Solopreneur Hour, is Vinnie Tortorich. Dubbed The World’s Angriest Trainer, Vinnie has come back to share his battle and triumph over leukemia, as well as why the world is getting fatter despite our overabundance of healthy supermarkets, gyms and organic foods. Join us as we have banter about […]
626: Dana Malstaff on Coaching, Sales Funnels, and How To Structure Your Online Course
Dana Malstaff is the CEO and Founder of Boss Mom. (https://boss-mom.com) She is a mother, author, business strategist, podcaster, blind spot reducer, and movement maker. She is the author of Boss Mom: The Ultimate Guide to Raising a Business & Nurturing Your Family Like a Pro. Dana sits down for a one-on-one interview during the […]