The Solopreneur Hour Podcast with Michael O'Neal

In this episode of The Solopreneur Hour, we chat with Dr. John Gray, renowned author of 'Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus,' to explore the intricacies of relationship dynamics. We discuss how communication between men and women has evolved over time, particularly with the advent of social media. Dr. Gray explains the biological and hormonal aspects of stress management and its influence on relationships. He provides practical advice for achieving work-life balance, emphasizing the 'cave time' for men and unique strategies for women. The episode delves into maintaining passion and connection through verbal affirmations, non-sexual physical touch, and mutual happiness. It also touches on the role of polarity and hormones in sustaining emotional and sexual intimacy. Additionally, listeners are invited to Dr. Gray's upcoming live event, Mars Venus Relationship Weekend, designed to help individuals and couples build stronger, more fulfilling relationships. 00:00 Welcome and Introduction of Dr. John Gray 01:16 Dr. John Gray's Favorite Cuisine 02:39 The Evolution of Communication Between Men and Women 03:28 Biological Differences in Stress Responses 05:56 Work-Life Balance and Stress Management 07:31 The Role of Estrogen and Testosterone in Relationships 10:18 Effective Communication and Relationship Dynamics 15:52 Activities to Boost Estrogen and Reduce Stress 25:49 The Impact of Social Bonding on Hormones 27:17 Cultural and Biological Influences on Gender Roles 38:32 The Role of Relaxation in Women's Well-being 39:29 Romantic Biohacks for Couples 40:24 Effective Communication Strategies 41:29 Understanding Male and Female Dynamics 44:23 The Importance of Space in Relationships 45:32 Managing Anger and Frustration 56:27 Balancing Work and Personal Life 58:44 Upcoming Relationship Weekend Event 01:09:06 Final Thoughts and Farewell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 12 June 2024

In this episode of the Solopreneur Hour, host Michael O'Neal interviews former NFL defensive end and Magic: The Gathering enthusiast, (and business owner) Cassius Marsh. Marsh talks about his NFL career, the physical toll it took, and the transition to his post-football life. He discusses his passion for Magic: The Gathering, his trading card business, Cash Cards Unlimited, and his investment in the celebrity video app, Cameo. The episode delves into the parallels between professional sports and entrepreneurship, the importance of coachability, and Marsh's experiences with top NFL coaches and players. Marsh also shares insights into his new business ventures and the personal fulfillment he finds in fostering a community around trading cards. 00:00 Welcome to the Solopreneur Hour 00:21 Introducing Cassius Marsh 01:30 Life After the NFL 04:24 The Politics of the NFL 08:41 Breaking Down NFL Strategies 14:48 Facing Legendary Quarterbacks 18:48 The Financial Reality of NFL Players 24:02 Transitioning to Entrepreneurship 32:20 The Importance of Being Coachable 35:15 Starstruck Moments and Tom Brady 41:27 Transitioning from NFL to Civilian Life 46:14 Passion for Magic: The Gathering 50:47 The Birth and Success of Cash Cards Unlimited 56:34 Investing in Cameo 01:01:48 Conclusion and Future Plans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 5 June 2024

Today the multiple New York Times Bestselling Author Gregg Hurwitz joins us on the show for a candid conversation on how he created the incredibly successful Orphan X series, and I share a story on how that very book saved my life! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 22 May 2024

Unforgettable: Crafting Memorable Event Experiences with Phil Mershon Join host Michael O'Neal as he engages with Phil Mershon, an expert in creating unforgettable event experiences, in a deep dive into the essence and impact of memorable events. This episode unfolds the art and science behind event planning, focusing on strategies for engaging audiences, the significance of sensory experiences, and practical tips for maximizing conference attendance. From personal anecdotes to professional insights, this conversation sheds light on how to transform any event into a memorable encounter, highlighting Phil's new book, 'Unforgettable: The Art and Science of Creating Memorable Experiences.' Whether you're an event organizer or a conference attendee, this episode is packed with valuable lessons on making every moment count.  Introduction to Unforgettable Event Experiences  The Art of Engaging Audiences  Sensory Experiences in Event Planning  Maximizing Conference Attendance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 16 May 2024

My friend of over 30 years stopped by today to talk about his journey with violence, being overweight and how an almost fatal accident shifted his entire life. http://instagram.com/christian_bizzotto This episode is brought to you by http://found.com/solohour Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 26 June 2023

In this episode, we dive into the exhilarating world of auto racing as we join Justin Bell, the son of the legendary race car driver Derek Bell, on his journey from the racetrack to the broadcast booth and his current podcast, “Life with Legends.” Justin Bell’s captivating career and deep-rooted passion for motorsports make for an enthralling conversation as we explore his racing career, his transition into broadcasting, and his highly anticipated upcoming podcast, “Drive to Wynn,” focusing on Formula One in Las Vegas. Episode Highlights: * Introducing Justin Bell: * Justin Bell, son of the renowned race car driver Derek Bell, shares his unique upbringing surrounded by racing legends. * From an early age, Justin developed an undeniable passion for motorsports and embarked on his own racing career. * Racing Journey: * We delve into Justin’s racing career, from his early days in karting to his successful progression through various motorsport disciplines. * Justin shares thrilling anecdotes and highlights from his time on the track, racing alongside some of the most iconic names in the industry. * Transition to Broadcasting: * After his racing career, Justin seamlessly transitioned into the world of broadcasting, bringing his insider knowledge and charismatic personality to motorsports enthusiasts worldwide. * We explore Justin’s experiences as a commentator and analyst for prestigious racing events, sharing behind-the-scenes stories from the broadcast booth. * “Life with Legends” Podcast: * Justin’s current podcast, “Life with Legends,” takes listeners on an intimate journey through the lives and experiences of racing’s most iconic figures. * Each episode features in-depth interviews with legendary drivers, mechanics, and other influential individuals, offering unique perspectives and untold stories from the world of motorsports. * Upcoming Podcast: “Drive to Wynn”: * Our conversation concludes with an exciting preview of Justin’s upcoming podcast, “Drive to Wynn,” dedicated to the electrifying world of Formula One in Las Vegas. * Justin provides insights into the upcoming season, interviews with drivers, team personnel, and explores the cultural impact of bringing Formula One to the entertainment capital of the world. Don’t miss this captivating episode as we join Justin Bell in celebrating the legacy of racing, uncovering untold stories, and igniting the thrill of motorsports. Tune in to “Life with Legends” and get ready to hit the road with “Drive to Wynn” for an adrenaline-fueled exploration of Formula One in Las Vegas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 22 May 2023

Today’s show is about an innovative young entrepreneur that was a freeskier, and had a LOT of experience with drones.  Charlie Cannon lived in Utah and had been around drones for many years, because of his hobby of freeskiing. When Covid hit, he decided to white label drones from Alibaba, and EXO Drones was born.  On this episode we talk about how anyone could do what he did, and create a side hustle…or more!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 8 May 2023

If you’re like me, tax time as a solopreneur can be really daunting. It’s in our best interest to find the right kind of write-offs to maximize our profit, but it can be VERY arduous and confusing to reconcile our year of eating out, travel, business purchases, etc.  That’s where http://found.com comes in. From her 10+ years at Square, Lauren Myrick had first hand experience as to what solopreneurs really needed out of a bank, so she founded FOUND, which caters to all of the weirdness we need as solo practitioners.  Try Found yourself and get $25 refunded after your first $100 purchase.  Use promo code “SOLO” at registration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 27 March 2023

Travis King from https://landflipsecrets.com stops by to talk about flipping land vs. flipping houses.  Less red tape = greater profits.  It’s also a far easier facet of real estate investing to get into.  Dig in…this one might surprise you! Visit http://travisking.com or: Free 7 Day Land Flipping Challenge https://thelandflippingchallenge.com Free Informational Webinar https://landflipsecrets.com Land Flipping Course http://landflippingmastery.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 20 February 2023

Justin Sloan runs http://sloan-capital.com, an investment firm focused on large real estate deals that can be syndicated to multiple investors, providing a turn-key investment strategy that consistently outperforms wall street. Pacesetter and innovator are two words that perfectly describe Justin Sloan. Justin is a business-oriented and highly driven entrepreneur who is passionate about investment and asset management. Justin ventured into the world of business at the age of 20 when he took every penny in his bank account and started his first cell phone retail store with himself as the only employee. After months of working every day open to close, the business was able to hire the first employee and eventually grow into a large chain. His experience in business and exposure to management equipped him with valuable skills in financial management, market analytics, and opportunity arbitrage. As the cellular stores grew, Justin focused on diversifying his investments mainly into real estate before retiring at the fresh age of 32. After two years of complete boredom, it was time to get back to what Justin does best, helping businesses grow. Over the past several years, Sloan Capital has began syndicating real estate deals to outside investors and has made sizeable venture investments in more than a dozen companies.Justin is highly knowledgeable in all things business, and his undeniable passion is what sets him apart from the rest. Having built companies from the ground up, he understands the details that go into establishing a successful firm and the resources required to help in scaling it while still maintaining the small things that make it stand out. His hard work, diligence, resourcefulness, and flexibility make Justin the right individual to spot and execute on opportunities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 6 February 2023

Do you want to invest in real estate but don’t want to go through the entire process?  Patrick Grimes is your guy.  He’s the head of Invest on Main Street. https://investonmainstreet.com/ Get Patrick’s book for FREE! investonmainstreet.com/book About Patrick: A native Californian, Patrick is an avid traveler, mountaineer, kite surfer, and adventure sports enthusiast. He currently lives with his wife in Honolulu, Hawaii. Patrick Grimes is a design engineer and CEO and Founder of Invest on Main Street, LLC. His real estate holdings include general partner ownership of a multifamily and single-family real estate portfolio valued over $146M, including 1,950+ units across the southeastern United States and Texas. He has been active in real estate investment since 2007, including purchasing land and distressed assets, renovating them, and stabilizing them for long-term cash flow. To scale his real estate portfolio, Patrick moved from single-family to multifamily investing and founded Invest on Main Street, a private equity firm specializing in multifamily value-add projects in emerging markets. Through Patrick’s company, Protomation Systems, LLC, he contracts with machine design firms to conceptualize, design and build one-of-a-kind manufacturing automation and robotic systems primarily for the medical device, EV and aerospace industries. He co-authored an Amazon #1 best-selling book, Persistence, Pivots and Game Changers, Turning Challenges Into Opportunities. His co-authors included the lead guitarist of Def Leppard, host of The Real Estate Guys Radio Show, NBA/NFL championship coaches/players, and other entrepreneurs and actors. Patrick holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from University of the Pacific and an MBA and a Master of Science in Engineering from San Jose State University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 30 January 2023

Dan Martell is a national treasure.  His new book “Buy Back Your Time” is available Jan 17.  Order now at http://buybackyourtime.com. FREE Resources from the book: www.buybackyourtime.com/resources Find Dan on the Socials: Instagram / Youtube @DanMartell  Tiktok @DanVMartell The Buyback Principle: Don’t hire to grow your business. Hire to buy back your time Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 16 January 2023

Today’s guest has Given 4 Ted Talks, written 33 books, and is an absolute machine.  (Like…may actually be a machine.  Lol) He is the Founder of Work on Your Game, Dre Baldwin. You won’t believe the amount of productivity he achieves with his strict, disciplined approach.  This is what you get when you wake up at 3:30 AM to begin your day! Check out Work on Your Game Live in Miami, Feb. 3-4. Workonyourgame.live Dre Baldwin is owner of Work On Your Game Inc. A 9-year professional basketball player, Dre teaches productivity through Mental Toughness, Confidence and Discipline to athletes, entrepreneurs and business professionals. Dre’s past clients include Nike, TLC, the NBA, Finish Line, Wendy’s, Gatorade, Buick, Wilson Sports, and STASH Investments. Dre has been blogging since 2005 and started publishing to YouTube in 2006. He has over 7,000 videos published, with daily content going out to his 131,000+ subscribers and being viewed over 42 million times. Dre speaks, coaches and consults business professionals on mental toughness, confidence and discipline. He has given 4 TED Talks and written 14 books. Dre’s Work On Your Game Podcast is ranked in iTunes Top 200 Education broadcasts. A Philadelphia native and Penn State alum, Dre lives in Miami. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 9 January 2023

As a solopreneur we all start somewhere. Sometimes we start with a topic we know a lot about, sometimes we see an opening and we go for it, learning along the way. Our guest for today saw an opening to serve his audience in a simpler, more effective way than email: a membership site. Chris Farrell of Help My Business joins us for episode 383 of The Solopreneur Hour, live from Traffic and Conversion in San Diego. On this show we chat about why he chose to build a membership site, how he got into online marketing in the first place and whether or not he’s always been unemployable. More About Chris Farrell As you’ll hear on this episode Chris is a Londoner. He was born and raised in East London – hence the cockney accent! Until his early 30s he worked in radio and wasn’t the least bit entrepreneurial. He had always had a good job and was working for “the man”. By 32 he was the mid-morning DJ on the #1 radio station in London. But there was always something he couldn’t wrap his mind around: how did people make money online, travel the world and run successful businesses? Was it actually legitimate or was it smoke and mirrors? So in 2008 he got started in the online marketing world to see for himself. He knew nothing about that world, and knew no one! So initially he tried to do it all himself, and learned everything he could. You’ll Also Hear: * Was Chris always unemployable? * Why it’s important to say yes. * The power of gratitude in shifting your mindset. * How do you know if you truly understand something? * What is his take on the level of professionalism in podcasting today? * And so much more! Since then of course he’s realized people can and do make good money online through legitimate businesses, his being one of them. Even though it is fairly simple to do so, it isn’t easy. His advice to get started making money online boils down to three simple steps: 1. Find a profitable niche. Figure out where people are already spending money and then choose one area to focus on. 2. Build a list of people interested in that area. Simple: find people who are interested in what you are selling, and get them on your email list. 3. Market to them with products related to their interests. Contact them with offers and opportunities about products they are interested in, or related to their interests. Those are the steps Chris took to get started. He created his own products because he couldn’t find many products he was passionate about. While doing so he built his list, and then marketed to them with offers on those products. But he also realized it would be more valuable to people if he built a membership site where he could continue to create products and add content, rather than emailing them constantly. So that’s what he did. He built a membership site all about internet marketing. He shared with his members what he was learning firsthand, what he loved and what he was passionate about. His success has continued to grow from there. On today’s episode we cover many other topics from men’s fashion to music to podcasting. In particular Chris shares his view on the state of professionalism in podcasting today. He explains more on the show, including why just having the equipment doesn’t make you a professional podcaster any more than having a bicycle makes you an Olympic cyclist. He is a definitive source on what it takes to succeed behind the mic and in the online world. Listen in to hear his wit and wisdom on the 383rd edition of The Solopreneur Hour! QUESTION OF THE DAY: What could you build a membership site about? Let us know in the comments below! Do you enjoy this podcast? If so, could you please  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 21 December 2022

This is one of my favorite episodes of all time.  You’ll learn more in this one episode from multiple courses and months of training.  If not, I’ll refund your money.  🙂 Today we have Blitz Metrics (https://blitzmetrics.com) founder and CEO, Dennis Yu on the show. We were also joined by Jordan Paris, who wrote Growth Mindset University, and hosts the Growth Mindset University Podcast.  Dennis shared with us something he’s never shared on a show before, which is his “9 triangles” concept. (I added “of destiny”…because it’s awesome)  I have to say, in 783 episodes, I’ve never heard business success summarized this well. This is an episode that will instantly go in the “best of” category. Below are the nine triangles. Tune into the show for descriptions on each. The 9 Triangles Learn Do Teach Do Delegate Delete Content Checklist Software Communicate Iterate Delegate Marketing Operation Finance Goals Content Targeting Awareness Consideration Conversion Metrics Analysis Action Specialist Business Partner Relevant Links: https://teamblitznation.com Featured ads on this episode: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 14 December 2022

QOTD: Have you ever learned marketing advice from a Sultan?  Today you will.  Jeff Buehner is the author of The Sultan’s Seven Secrets a game changing book on building your dream, managing your feelings and seizing control of your life. Jeff is the world expert on the writings of the richest man to ever walk the earth, Sultan Musa of Mali. Over the past 25 years, Jeff has successfully mentored and coached countless others to speak this all-important language. When you learn to speak the language of the Gods, you can drastically improve your sales, success, fitness, relationships and anything else you desire. Twenty-eight years ago, Jeff came across the writings of the richest man to ever walk the earth, Sultan Musa of Mali. No one’s ever come close to this guy, not Jeff Bezos and not Elon Musk. The Sultan could not talk openly about how he learned these secrets, so he embedded the principles of his success in a fairytale so compelling that centuries later nearly everyone in the world is familiar with it. At the age of 12, Musa had a near-death experience in which he met a man made of light who taught him how the world works, how creation works. Contained in his writings is something called the Language of the Gods. When you speak this language the world obeys your commands! As Jeff just dabbled in speaking this language, some very strange coincidences occurred. So, he got serious about speaking it… and his whole world changed! He went from a $60,000 a year concrete guy to making hundreds of thousands a month in a new business that just dropped into his lap. Over the past 28years, Jeff has successfully mentored and coached countless others to speak this all-important language that changes everything. When you learn to speak the Language of the Gods, you can drastically improve your sales, success, fitness, relationships and anything else you desire. It’s all contained within Jeff’s book, “The Sultan’s Seven Secrets.” Individuals can download the book as a digital version, or a video/audio version, that includes follow up bonuses. It’s also available in a paperback format on Amazon. For more information, visit: https://sultans7secrets.com/ About Jeff D. Buehner Jeff D. Buehner is the world expert on the writings of Sultan Musa of Mali. Over the past 25 years, he’s successfully mentored and coached countless others to on how to build on their dreams, manage their feelings, and seizing control of their life. When you learn to speak the language of the gods, you can drastically improve your sales, success, fitness, relationship and anything else you desire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 12 December 2022

Today’s show is with the founder of Tiege Hanley, (https://www.tiege.com/) a men’s skincare line.  Kelley Thornton has the unique challenge of first convincing us stubborn men that we NEED skincare, and then thinking outside the box to sell it to us.  (I can attest, the products are GREAT) https://www.tiege.com/ 25% Off coupon Tiege Hanley Skincare using the promo code: SOLOHOUR About Kelley:  Kelley Thornton was born and raised in Towson, MD. He moved to Brookfield, CT to finish up high school and start his first entrepreneurial pursuit, house painting. With the money he earned from the business he financed his college tuition at the University of Connecticut, where he would meet his future business partner and co-founder of Tiege Hanley, Rob Hoxie. After college, Kelley entered the Metropolitan New York area workforce as a sales representative in the point-of-purchase display and packaging industry. A few years into his career he was tasked with developing a Chicago presence for his company, Phoenix Display & Packaging, which later became part of International Paper. He relocated to Chicago, IL in 1993 and continued his trajectory to National Accounts Manager and ultimately Regional Sales Manager. After a successful 20-year-career in the throes of Corporate America, he left the industry to found his second company, Purchase Point LLC. Purchase Point helped CPG companies think differently about their in-store merchandising platforms. Growing quickly with global customers such as Unilever, Mars Wrigley, Bayer, and Pfizer, Kelley brought a creative approach to captivating consumers during the last seven seconds along their Path to Purchase. Through his experience at Purchase Point, Kelley found the rapidly growing men’s care industry inspiring. In 2016 he stepped away to found his next company, Tiege Hanley, a 6-year-old e-commerce company with the mission of helping men look and feel amazing. The business has evolved from selling three distinct Skin Care Systems to boasting a wide variety of products, including deodorant, bar soap, body wash, and a detoxifying clay mask. Tiege shipped its 1.5 millionth box in July 2022 and has over 350,000 customers worldwide. Kelley is focused on enriching the experience for all customers and guiding men to healthier lifestyles founded on self-confidence. We started Tiege Hanley in 2016 to help men understand the importance of taking care of their skin. The idea of self-care, especially among men, was just gaining traction back then. Our goal is the same now as it was then: Help as many men as we can LOOK AND FEEL AMAZING. Tiege Hanley just shipped its 1.5 millionth box of men’s skin care products last week. I could not be more inspired by our customers or proud of the work we’ve done and the company we’ve created. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 28 November 2022

This is the first of my Wednesday “Best Of” Series.  Every Wednesday, I’m hand selecting my favorite episodes from the 9 years of podcasting.  You know this show is going to be completely baller…that’s the long and short of it. The Solopreneur Hour is an audio podcast hosted by The Kickass Life Producer Michael O’Neal that will interview (and co-host with) the best and brightest solopreneurs from all walks of life, including network marketing, internet marketing, music, fitness, actors, comedians, and more.  These people are not only standouts in their industries, but they’ve put an entrepreneurial spin and “zagged” while everyone else zigged.  Our mission is to take you through their journey, give you actionable steps and actions to help you with your ventures, and inspire you to take massive action.   Hopefully we’ll have a few laughs along the way. We share practical steps and tools, including books, smartphone apps, websites, training courses, strategies and stories that will support you every step of the way. Instead of giving the same interview you’ve heard 100 times, we invite our guests to be co-hosts, and have a casual but insightful conversation about success, just like you would at a restaurant or a bar.  It’s that down-to-earth, practical conversation that lets our listeners know that we are all the same…just at different stages of our journey. Our first guest is none other than the podcast juggernaut himself, Mr. John Lee Dumas.  Many of you have heard his story. (If not, catch up with him at https://eofire.com/about)  His podcast is not even a year old yet, and his downloads per month are over 300,000! He’s taken a brand-new-to-him medium and turned it into a six figure income in a few short months. Since this is show #1, during our chat we talked a bit about how this podcast came to be, and the journey I’ve been through myself.  I’m going to go deeper into it in episode #2, but it’s been an amazing ride for the last 4 years…starting from only $14 left in my bank account, to this. We talked about how John got his start, leveraging his experience with the military, combined with some great lessons from The Four Hour Work Week by Tim Ferriss, to “batch” the tasks he needs to do every day to be a successful entrepreneur. We also talked about a game changer of a book (for both of us), called “The e-Myth Revisited” by Michael Gerber.  We both had a profound career change because of that book. John explained the concept of Parkinson’s Law:  work expands to fill the time available for its completion – means that if you give yourself a week to complete a two hour task, then (psychologically speaking) the task will increase in complexity and become more daunting so as to fill that week. We then got into a great conversation about creating and leveraging relationships.  How important building relationships to the right people in your niche are.  In fact, if there’s any nugget to take from this show, it’s this: Surround yourself with success.  If you want to be successful at “xyz”, then work to establish relationships with people that are successful at “xyz”.  John mentioned how instrumental Jaime Tardy (https://eventualmillionaire.com/) and Cliff Ravenscraft (https://podcastanswerman.com) were in helping him develop a winning strategy to start his show. And it’s worth nothing…he had his naysayers.  Have a listen to find out how he handled being told “There’s no way you can do a show 7 days a week!”. Finally, we talked about his killer program “Fire Nation Elite”.  Talk about a killer deal! If you want to surround yourself with success, have a look at  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 23 November 2022

Today’s episode is about “striking gold” with an idea and doubling down on it when it’s successful.  Katie from http://womensmeditationnetwork.com is here! To win a gift basket: 1. LIsten and sub to one of the shows:  (Search “Meditation for women”.) 2. Give a rating ad review on apple podcasts 3. Share on social and tag @womensmeditationnetwork About Katie: Katie Krimitsos is the creator of the Women’s Meditation Network – guided meditation podcasts and resources created for those who identify as women so they can use the tool of meditation to know themselves and consciously create lives they love.  She has 8 podcasts in her network: Meditation for Women, Sleep Meditation for Women, Morning Meditation for Women, Sleep Sounds, Water & Nature Sounds, Ambient Sounds, Daily Affirmations Meditation for Women and Sleep Meditation for Women 3 Hours. She’s a writer at heart, has a soft spot for animals and Mother Nature, adores her Greek hubby, loves a good margarita, and treasures the job of raising her two girls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 21 November 2022

Today’s chat is with Lauren Tickner from Impact School. Lauren and I have a fantastic, candid conversation about how she has pivoted over the last few years from being a fitness influencer to a bad ass young female entrepreneur with a global reach. Lauren is so on top of business and social media trends that if you follow her and deconstruct what she’s doing, your business will absolutely grow in the process. Impactschool.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 14 November 2022

Today’s guest was well on his way to being an MLB pitcher when fate intervened.  He took his passion and focus for baseball and put it into the most valuable skill in marketing:  Copywriting.  A card-carrying Metallica fan club member, Troy Ericson is one of the premier copywriters in the world, and a badass guitarist to boot.  Check him out at http://troyericson.com Join his emailing list at FAQemail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 24 October 2022

My pal Kenyon Salo (http://kenyonsalo.com) drops by for a chat about what it’s like to skydive into the Denver Broncos stadium, how he amassed almost a million TikTok followers (@kenyonsalo) and how he has honed the craft of inspirational public speaking as “The James Bond of Personal Development”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 19 September 2022

Our old buddy Omar Zenhom from the (Top 200 in the universe) $100 MBA Podcast is on the show.  After catching up from a 5 year absence, we are all over the place with golden business gems!  This is a true “Solopreneur Hour” show with a great conversation and great life and biz advice all over the place! Website Address: https://webinarninja.com Find Omar here:  https://twitter.com/TheOmarZenhom Here’s the Burton podcast we talked about:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/burton-snowboards-jake-carpenter-2017/id1150510297?i=1000425474688 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 12 September 2022

Guys, full stop, this episode is insane.  Listen to every moment, take notes, then go become a real estate millionaire. https://moneyschoolrei.com/podcast Stephen left his career as a Personal Financial Advisor to pursue his dream of being an entrepreneur and Real Estate Investor. 14 years later, he has never looked back. Stephen has spoken on hundreds of stages across the United States and worked with thousands of students over that time. Living in south Florida with his wife and son, Stephen not only talks the talk, but walks the walk every single day, growing his Real Estate businesses and practicing financial strategies like IBC to create a legacy. Alongside Chris Naugle, Stephen is dedicated to helping Money School students learn financial education, how to take back control of their money, and helping them achieve their dreams. Stephen now shares his experience, education, and strategies through weekly webinar trainings, Live events, and working with clients one on one. Guest Bio-  Stephen Nagy is a real estate and financial professional, business and investing consultant, speaker and trainer, partner at The Money School, and professional Realtor at Waterfront Properties. To sign up for The Money School Essentials 3-day virtual event on January 22nd – 24th 2021, visit https://www.moneyschooltraining.com/registration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 5 September 2022

Carla White is software pioneer, podcast host and coach helping entrepreneurs make $100K+ using audio. She is first woman to ever launch an iPhone app and has been featured on Oprah, NBC, NYTimes and countless other publications. After getting an MBA, working at the Pentagon and learning how to speak multiple languages, Carla found herself living out of her car and eating leftovers off of people’s plates. She went from having $47 in her pocket to flying first class around the world by combing software and coaching. Carla’s life changed the day a client revealed to her that audio helped save her son from suicide 😢. See, Carla converted her trainings into audio so that her client could binge the entire course and as a result, her client transformed who she was. She became a mom her son could confide in. This woke Carla up to the possibilities of audio and coaching. But there wasn’t a platform that distributed audio securely, easily, using apps people already had on their phone. So Carla created Hiro.fm. Carla has poured countless hours and dollars into producing the highest quality platforms with remarkable value so that coaches and consultants can help their clients at the highest level without tech headaches, VA’s and time issues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 15 August 2022

Today we had Richard Mugica from 1CallClosers.com on the show. The sales process is integrated into everything we do as solopreneurs. If you’ve ever had to “sell” what’s for dinner with the kids, then you know what we are talking about.  Unfortunatey, we don’t all possess the skillsets to close our high ticket items…that’s where Richard and his team step in.  In this show we talk about a few awesome things: * Creating Value digitally * Overcoming objections * People looking for reasons NOT to work with someone. * Hone your copywriting skills * How you can practice sales in real life * How comedy relates to sales (understanding the premise is planting the imagination of the potential client) * How to sell without selling (get permission from them…3 step) * What kind of software – Basic, intermediate, advanced. * The best sales book Check richard and his team out when you are ready to take it to the next level! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 8 August 2022

Residual payments? Never heard of him. Just kidding.  On today’s episode, we delve into an entirely new vertical of making money passively…residual payment processing.  I had never heard of this, so I brought on one of the premier players in the game, Mr. David Carlin of Carlin Global.  He walks us through how to get started, and what we can expect from this *very* passive income (once it’s set up) business. All the links:  https://residualpayments.com/ https://www.instagram.com/residualpayments/ https://www.instagram.com/meetthecarlins/?hl=en. https://www.youtube.com/paymentsauthority Before digital payments, David’s life was summed up with one word: business. People start businesses for a variety of reasons, but the most common factor is experience. With firsthand experience on the other side of the digital payments industry, David was aware of the struggles other business owners faced when it came to accepting payments. What he didn’t know what just how much residual income his sales agent was making on his monthly volume. That’s exactly how David found himself on the front lines of the digital payments industry. Garnering a wealth of knowledge through his wildly successful e-commerce business and multiple joint ventures, David’s ingenuity and integrity — coupled with his art of the deal — make him the driving force behind Residual Payments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 26 July 2022

freedomtaxplans.com Check out her free webinar how any business owner can save thousands of dollars in taxes by using these 5 strategies. Christina Lael is a Certified Public Accountant, an attorney, a Certified Tax Planner, and a self-proclaimed “tax nerd.” She reads case law like some people binge-watch Netflix and gets excited when she discovers anything new. Apart from spending time with her family and playing golf or tennis, nothing gives her more pleasure than seeing the reaction her clients have when she demonstrates how much their new tax plan will save them. She is positively obsessed with helping clients structure their businesses in a way that legally saves them the maximum in taxes, funds their retirement accounts quicker, and avoids astronomical taxes when/if they sell. Christina is one of only 60 tax coaches certified by the American Institute of Certified Tax Planners™, the premier organization providing ongoing education in proactive tax-planning strategies. Christina is a frequent guest on popular podcasts, frequently speaks on changes in tax regulations, has released the book Thinking Outside The Tax Box, and is a popular instructor for several continuing education providers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Published: 11 July 2022

Tax Liens.  Ever heard of them?  Neither had I. Today’s guest, Saen Higgins (http://wealthformulaacademy.com) teaches us how to use Tax Liens to begin your real estate investing empire, even if you don’t have a ton of start up capital or experience.  This was one of the more fascinating shows I can remember, and I’m instantly taking his course on the tax lien strategy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 5 July 2022

For his 12th appearance on the show, our bud Joel Comm (http://badcryptopodcast.com) is back talking about all things NFT, Web 3.0, and Metaverse.  It’s becoming more and more apparent that this is a technology (movement?) that is necessary for us to learn as we move forward.  In my opinion, it’s this generations “real estate”…meaning, when we meet someone in 20 years who’s a multi millionaire, they will have invested in these technologies today and that’s how they got successful. Check out Joel’s new show, The NiFTy Show, wherever you get your podcasts.  http://theniftyshow.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 21 March 2022

Our pal Brian Fanzo (http://brianfanzo.com)  is back on the show for our first interview of 2022! He’s got a brand new daily podcast called NFT 365 where he’s purchasing an NFT every single day, and decoding the mystery of NFT’s and crypto for the rest of us!  We also dug VERY deep into living with ADHD, how it affects us, and how we use it as a superpower. Brian is @isocialfanz on all the socials. New pod:  https://nft365podcast.com/ He’s also an in-demand speaker all over the world.  Info here: http://brianfanzo.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 25 January 2022

Today, IN PERSON (gasp!) Anna David (http://www.launchpadpub.com) stops by to talk about the book writing process, how her company Launch Pad Publications can handle *all of it*, and the advantages of writing a book in 2021.  As a personal note, the book writing process really helps you “hone in” on your brand and your offering, IMHO. IG: @annabdavid   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 28 April 2021

JLD has written a *banger*.  Of all my years in this entrepreneurial space, all of the “how to” book have been incomplete…until now.  John has absolutely lifted the kimono on what it takes to create a successful side hustle, solopreneur business, or fire your boss and launch your own thing.  This is a MUST read for any aspiring, or successful entrepreneur. http://uncommonsuccessbook.com 5 preorder bonuses Bonuses end March 23rd (but you’re a loser if you wait that long.) * All three journals to your door.  Freedom, Podcast, Mastery Journals * Lost Content 1 Hour Talk * Live AMA * Companion Guide PDF Workbook * Video Interviews Book Breakdown * Identify your big idea * Discover your niche * Create your avatar  (jimmy is john’s) * Choose your platform * Find your mentor (Shawn Stevenson) * Join or create a mastermind (tim Ferriss story) * Design your content production plan  (jld still edits. That’s the *creation*)  tell Kate Erickson joke from roast. * Create content. – “when creating content, be the best answer on the internet “ – Andy Crestodina * Launch * Pinpoint your avatars biggest struggle (why not prior to content) (short convos to mastermind. Sololab creation) * Prove the concept and craft the solution * Build your funnel * Diversify your revenue streams * Increase your traffic * Implement systems and build a team * Create affiliate partnerships (integration) * Keep the money you make * The well of knowledge  “when one teaches, two learn” Robert heinlein. (I love the quote/summary of this chapter) * Index is cool   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 9 February 2021

Jimmy Song is a Bitcoin developer, educator and entrepreneur. He’s an open source contributor to many different Bitcoin projects and is the author of Programming Bitcoin from O’Reilly, The Little Bitcoin Book and Thank God for Bitcoin. Jimmy writes a weekly newsletter, Bitcoin Tech Talk and has a podcast Bitcoin Fixes This Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 19 January 2021

My old buddy (and our old Bambi’s Apartment bass player) Darren Roebuck stops by to talk about his major career pivot to become a voiceover artist 7 years ago, what it was like to learn the process, why coaching has been critical for him, and more.  As a bonus, we reminisce about some old band stories. http://djrvoiceover.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 9 December 2020

Today’s returning guest is Matt Farah from Westside Collector Car Storage, a first class car storage facility he’s spent the last 5 years wrangling the City of Los Angeles to build.   His whole business model changed when he decided to simplify his (1 million sub) YouTube channel and branched off into this entrepreneurial venture. Check it out at http://wccs.com Check The Smoking Tire on YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 16 October 2020

Ashley Armstrong (http://amazauthority.com) was raised a world-class athlete, and has applied that same mentality to not only growing multiple 7 figure Amazon businesses, but helping A-listers and budding entrepreneurs as well.  In this episode she shares her journey as well as tricks of the trade. She’s also got an incredible bit of software, http://productinfographic.com that helps share the information about your products in the best possible way. If you’ve thought about ecommerce, this is the episode for you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 15 September 2020

On this episode I chat about a recent experience I had with someone that was tough to coach, which opened up the conversation about “being coachable”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 28 August 2020

My buddy J Ryan (Late Night Playset) stopped by to talk about how he got into TV production, what happened when he stole David Letterman’s microphone (for real) and how to operate “normally” when life hands you a hurricane. Check out Late Night Playset on Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1EtbLjzhUQ4_z0JP-0_KJw?sub_confirmation=1 And on IG: http://instagram.com/latenightplayset Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 18 August 2020

Ant Anstead (http://antanstead.com) hosted me in his garage (Pronounced “Gare Edge”) for a sit down about his career, his current projects, and the real passion behind the work.  We talked about overcoming adversity, the “solace” of being in the garage and making something from scratch, as well as making the leap from a police officer to a coach builder and TV Host.  He’s a “yes” man…meaning he’ll say yes to an opportunity without knowing the outcome.  He just does it because he’s passionate about it.  So far, this mentality has fared well for his personal life and his career. Do you have a son/daughter that’s a petrolhead? (Gearhead to us yanks) Get Ant’s book “Petrolhead Parenting” HERE. Ant Anstead on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 27 May 2020

My old friend/mentor (friendtor?) David TS Wood stopped by to chat about his new YouTube show, My Extra Mile, Conversations with David TS Wood. (Click to subscribe) Readily apparent, amongst other things, is that David has a real knack for staying positive during situations that would make most of us fly off the handle.  You can hear on the show how much that has impacted his life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 12 May 2020

My old bud Steve Sims (http://stevedsims.com) chatted us up today about COVID pivots (he speaks a lot), how he’s branched out from BlueFish, how he’s growing his personal brand, and his Friday virtual happy hour. Steve: Many speakers who claim to be “onions” – i.e. wrapped in mystical and magical layers of enigmatic meaning – have their metaphors mixed up, because they’re typically nothing but smoke and mirrors; get too close, and it’s all style and no substance. Steve ain’t no onion. What you see IS what you get. And what you see and get is a man who you’d probably avoid making eye contact with in an alley — or anywhere else for that matter. After all, a shaved head, Harley Davidson garb and body piercings on a 5’ 11”, 240 lb. frame don’t scream “let’s be friends!” But that’s the irony of it all, because despite his gruff exterior, Steve is remarkably open, engaging, generous, intuitive, insightful and competent – and he’s leveraged all of this to build a remarkably successful entrepreneurial career. Shopping on Amazon? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 4 May 2020

On today’s, episode, we cover pricing, automation, English as a 2nd language, YouTube, Podcasting, lighting, product prototyping, and more! If you purchase anything from Amazon, consider using http://solohour.com/amazon first (That’s my affiliate link) before you buy.  It won’t cost you anything, but it will put a bit of wind in our sails! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 1 May 2020

Today we brought our old buddy back, Toby Salgado, host of the super agents live podcast. We were sort of all over the map in the show, but a common theme was just keeping your head in the game and remember that you ultimately have control of your life right now, even though at times it may not seem so. Relevant Links: https://www.superagentslive.com Featured ads on this episode: If you’re going to order something from Amazon, why not use our affiliate link so it puts a bit of wind in our sales. Just go to Solohour.com/Amazon before you purchase, and everybody wins! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 20 April 2020

My buddy Chris Krimitsos was on the show today, talking about what I consider to be the best conference of the year, which is Vig Fest and pod fest in Orlando Florida, from March 6 to the eighth. We talked about YouTube, starting a podcast with a great niche and why it matters, why are you should talk about something you love for the next few years, and what it means to “start ugly” Relevant Links: Home Featured ads on this episode: Are you buying anything on Amazon?  use https://solohour.com/amazon before you buy!  It won’t cost anything extra, and helps the show immensely! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 23 January 2020

Sean Cannell from Think Media and I sat down in the lobby of the Mirage Hotel during CES 2020, and dug into how Sean is on the brink of 1 million subscribers on YouTube.  Sean gives SUCH tremendous value on all of his YouTube videos…you often can’t believe that they are free! Think Media on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/THiNKmediaTV Sean’s Book: YouTube Secrets: The Ultimate Guide to Growing Your Following and Making Money as a Video Influencer Check out Kartra…the world’s best “infrastructure” for your Solopreneur business: https://solohour.com/kartra Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 9 January 2020

I struggled a bit on what to do for this epic episode 800. I finally settled on interviewing one of my good buddies who inspires me daily, professional educator and Drummer Mike Johnston. He’s one of the OG’s of this show, and I’m always amazed how he continually innervates in the entrepreneurial space. Typically I would summarize some of the golden nuggets in the episode, but there were so many that I can’t even quantify. Please enjoy this amazing 90 minute episode with an incredible entrepreneur. Relevant Links: https://www.mikeslessons.com Featured ads on this episode: This episode is brought to you by my favorite all in one marketing platform, KARTRA. Get a one dollar trial to build your own lead magnets, Upton’s, landing pages, membership sites, and more at https://solohour.com/kartra Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 23 December 2019

In the special YouTube episode, I talk about the strategies and research I used to grow my YouTube channel rapidly in the last couple of weeks. One of the most important lessons we can learn in the solopreneur space is patience. I have been plugging away for a couple of years, and on this episode I’ll show you how it’s been paying off. Relevant Links: https://www.solohour.com/vidiq Best Microphone for Podcasting:  https://amzn.to/2EoEVdq Best Camera for YouTube: https://amzn.to/2PsRavE Featured ads on this episode: This episode is brought to you by Kartra. The best business “infrastructure” software on the market today. Get a one dollar trial of Kartra here:  https://solohour.com/kartra Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 16 December 2019

On today’s show I describe a hack I implemented to increase the views on my YouTube channel I over 620%. Then I cruise through all of your questions, and I got to tell you, it was great to be back! Relevant Links: https://www.rennch.com/YouTube Featured ads on this episode: My favorite all in one marketing platform is Kartra For a one dollar trial, go to https://SOLOHOUR.com/KARTRA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 9 December 2019

Stock market guru Anmol Singh from livetrader.com is on the show today. He talks about how he got his start trading, what kind of person is the perfect profile to become a traitor, how much money you need to do it, what you were expected returns could be, and gives us some great resources and how to learn if you are an absolute beginner. Relevant Links: https://www.livetrader.com https://preppingforsuccess.com/book Featured ads on this episode: This episode is brought to you by KARTRA. KARTRA is the number one platform for marketing automation, CRM, landing pages, automation funnels, and more. For a one dollar trial to try KARTRA, visit https://solohour.com/KARTRA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 26 November 2019