Best Carly@LifeStarr.com Podcasts (2025)

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249. You Built It…Now You’re Scared to Share It? Let’s Fix That. 9:54

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You know that electric rush when you finally build the business you’ve been dreaming about? And then, right as you’re about to tell people… you freeze? In this episode, Carly and Joe dive into one of the least discussed but most universal solopreneur struggles: the fear of actually putting yourself out there. Why do so many solopreneurs, yes, even …

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248. AI Funnels, Printables & Passive Income…But Without the Scams 21:50

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If you’ve been getting hammered with “AI income hacks” on Instagram and TikTok, you are not alone. Carly has been targeted so aggressively that she’s starting to suspect her phone can hear her thoughts, so today, she and Joe sit down with Becky Beach, a solopreneur who actually does this stuff successfully. From AI-powered funnels to Instagram chat…

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247. If You’re Not Using Custom GPTs Yet...Start Here! 11:11

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If you've ever wondered how Joe somehow whips up a custom GPT for literally everything, from content creation to arguing with him when ChatGPT gets too agreeable, this is the episode you’ve been waiting for. Carly finally asks the question the whole community’s been thinking: “How is Joe doing that?” And this time, he actually shows us. Step-by-ste…

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246. Stop Sounding Like Everyone Else: The AI Fix You’re Not Using 26:25

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What happens when the Wild West days of early internet marketing collide with the deeply human side of AI? In this episode, Steven Sakach from aiCMO joins Carly to talk about blending empathy with innovation (yes, even in a world that often feels robotic and copy-and-paste). From his outrageous early-career bidding wars to his BLISS framework (Buil…

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245. STOP Letting AI Think for You (Seriously, Don’t Do This) 16:51

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AI isn’t coming for your solopreneur job, but it will happily take your tasks. In this episode, Carly and Joe break down how to turn AI into the world’s most over-eager intern: fast, enthusiastic, occasionally clueless, and totally coachable. From using AI without losing your voice…to avoiding “hallucination traps”… to building a GPT that actually …

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244. Scale Without Staff: Fulfillment First, Growth Second Is Key For Solopreneurs 37:47

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In this episode, Luke Hessler gets radically real about losing everything and rebuilding faster using the only assets no one can take: mindset, skills, and relationships. We dig into personal branding for any personality (yes, introverts), the “one post a day for a year” muscle, turning your warm network into real leads (today), and scaling without…

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243. Warning: “Zero-click search” could kill your traffic. Here’s the fix. 14:14

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If you thought SEO was complicated…meet its AI-powered cousin. In this episode, Carly and Joe break down the buzzword that dominated INBOUND, AEO (AI Engine Optimization), and explain what it actually means for solopreneurs. Spoiler: it’s not about gaming algorithms or chasing clicks. It’s about making sure your voice, ideas, and frameworks show up…

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242. The Mindset Framework That Helps Solopreneurs Turn Stagnation into Success 31:34

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What happens when a bartender from New York gets hit by a car, and ends up building a $350 million real estate empire? Jason Yarusi joins The Aspiring Solopreneur to share how that wake-up call sparked his Live 100 mindset, a simple yet powerful framework for breaking patterns, building momentum, and magnifying results. From redefining success to f…

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241. Your Solo Business Won’t Stay the Same. Here’s How to Future-Proof It! 17:56

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Wouldn’t it be nice if your business could just stay perfect forever: same clients, same income, same flow? Yeah… we wish! In this episode of The Aspiring Solopreneur, Carly and Joe get real about how to future-proof your business (and yourself) for the inevitable changes ahead. From spotting shifts in your industry to using AI and automation wisel…

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240. The Solopreneur’s Burnout Trap: Are You a Serial Fixer? 25:04

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What happens when your biggest strength, helping others, starts draining your energy? In this empowering episode, returning guest Leah Marone, psychotherapist and author of Serial Fixer, joins Carly for a heart-to-heart about why solopreneurs often fall into “fixer mode.” You’ll learn how to stop rescuing and start empowering, how to calm your inne…

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239. You Are the Business: Why “Self-Care” Is Really Profit Protection 17:06

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You’ve got your solopreneur business humming: systems in place, clients happy, goals aligned...but there’s one crucial piece most of us forget: our own well-being. In this episode, Carly and Joe get real about the not-so-glamorous (but absolutely essential) side of solopreneurship, balancing your business and your life. From scheduling workouts lik…

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238. [Re-Release] ZERO Marketing Experience: Here’s How They Make Six Figures a Month 28:15

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What if your dream of working from home and spending more time with your family wasn't just possible, but wildly successful? Meet Todd and Leah Rae Getts, a couple who went from having zero business or marketing experience to making six figures a month online. How did they do it? Desperation, determination, and a whole lot of smart strategy. In thi…

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237. [Re-Release]: Future-Proof Your Solo Biz: Stay Relevant Without Losing Your Mind - Sound Bite Episode 10:34

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If you're still getting your business advice from that one guy on LinkedIn who hasn't updated his profile since 2014... this episode is your wake-up call. We're diving into what it really means to future-proof your solo business—and spoiler: it’s not just about hopping on the latest tech trend. From decluttering your feed to actually talking to you…

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236. From Rock Bottom to Rebuild: The Mindset Every Solopreneur Needs 26:13

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Ever hit rock bottom (physically, mentally, or in your business )and wondered how to climb back stronger? Zachary Del Monaco has done it twice before age 25. From spinal surgery that left him relearning how to walk to rebuilding his business and relationship with his father, Zach shares what it really takes to rise again as a solopreneur. In this p…

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235. [Re-Release] Is Your Solo Business Actually Feasbile? Find Out! 9:38

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So, you’ve got a business idea you’re excited about. But here’s the big question: does it actually work on paper, or will it drain your bank account before it takes off? In this episode of The Aspiring Solopreneur, Carly and Joe break down how to test the feasibility of your business idea, spot potential deal-breaking showstoppers, and price your s…

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234. Get Heard, Get Clients: Podcast Guesting for One Person Businesses 35:42

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Have you ever wondered how to get in front of the right audience without constantly chasing leads? In this episode, Christina Lenkowski shares how solopreneurs can use podcast guesting as a powerful tool to build credibility, attract clients, and grow their businesses. From pitching yourself with confidence to turning interviews into lasting opport…