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Streamlined Solopreneur: Build a Business That's Not Overwhelming

Joe Casabona — Business Systems Architect

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You didn’t become a business owner to spend your days wrangling apps that don’t work well together. When your tools aren’t in sync, every task takes longer—stealing time from your clients, your family, and yourself. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Each week, I’ll share real automations I’ve built, simple integrations, and smart workflows so your tech stack just works. I’m Joe Casabona, and I help small business owners run their business in less time—without sacrificing quality or burning ...
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Ever stumble into entrepreneurship by accident? Dylan Redekop did — and he’s built a business that lets him spend time with his family, stay fit, and still grow his newsletter. We get into freelancing vs. solopreneurship vs. contracting, why balance matters more than hustle, and the little systems that keep ideas from slipping through the cracks (w…
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Ever feel like your business eats up every free moment? The truth is, you don’t need Taylor Swift-level fame or Hormozi-style hype to succeed. What you actually need is space—room to create, promote, and step away without guilt. That’s why I use the GAPS framework: Gear, Automations, Playbooks, and Support. It’s the system that helped me reclaim 10…
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I've had a few conversations with parents lately about how it feels like our kids are being pushed through, "the machine." When we get that personal touch, it's notable — even unexpected. I fear AI is killing personal touch in the name of reach. If you want to stand out, keeping the personal touch is quickly becoming the easiest way. Have thoughts?…
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What happens when you’re a dad of 3, working a full-time job, and still running not one but two side hustles? That’s the question I put to my friend Matt Medeiros — fellow podcaster, WordPress veteran, and all-around content machine. We talk honestly about what it takes to juggle parenting, work, and multiple projects without burning out (or comple…
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I’ve been testing Gemini, ChatGPT, and Claude to see which one actually helps me. Claude felt forgetful, so I dropped it. ChatGPT is still great at structured stuff, like rewriting transcripts. But for things I didn’t know how to start—like turning an outline into a flowchart or converting a school calendar into an ICS file—Gemini nailed it. My tak…
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Sometimes running a business can feel a bit like the curse of Sisyphus — pushing a boulder up a hill, only to have it roll back down again. Futile labor…because we dared to find life’s loopholes. But the difference between us and Sisyphus is we’re not cured. And our problems are totally fixable. Today, I’m going to tell you about my D.A.D. Framewor…
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I'm calling out something that's been bothering me since ChatGPT-5 launched - people are getting upset about AI "changing its voice" and referring to these tools as teammates. This kind of personification is dangerous because it gives AI agency it doesn't actually have. Just like you wouldn't call a hammer your teammate, we need to remember AI is s…
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Ready for the ultimate tech setup tour? After getting tons of questions about my gear and tools, I'm pulling back the curtain on EVERYTHING I use to run my business - from my $3000+ recording setup to the analog tools that keep me organized. In this comprehensive walkthrough, I cover my entire recording studio (Sure SM7B, RoadCaster Pro 2, Sony A64…
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I have a confession to make: I use my GPS every time I drive. It’s not that I don’t know where I’m going. It’s that I’ve told myself, “the GPS knows more than me – it has traffic data!” Nick Bennett pointed out on LinkedIn that there was a time before GPS, when people knew how to read a map…or just get around. And that was a present in today’s gues…
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I spent the week at the beach thinking about my signature framework, but honestly, I’m struggling to define what I really want to do and how I want to help people. Despite all the different ways I currently serve clients - from podcast coaching to building automations - I’m frustrated that I don’t have a clear answer about my core purpose. I’m aski…
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I used to lie awake at night thinking about tomorrow's tasks and couldn't be present with my family because my mind was stuck on work problems. Sound familiar? The game-changer wasn't better time management—it was creating clear boundaries between work mode and family mode. After years of working until the last possible second and then feeling ment…
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I just updated my /now page for the first time in a while, and it’s become much more comprehensive than before. I walk through all the new sections I’ve added - from current projects and media consumption to streaming services and personal details. There’s also a fun revelation about my five-CD changer playlist that’s surprisingly close to what I a…
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My dad's furious "never again" phone call to some faceless company stuck with me for decades. Fast forward to last weekend: I'm rage-quitting Dropbox after a seemingly small slight. Sound familiar? If you're a chronic tool switcher like me, you know that moment when you've had enough. But here's what nobody talks about—switching tools isn't just ab…
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I’m wrestling with a realization from Justin Moore’s 10K Brand Challenge - I don’t have a place for my audience to hang out and connect. I’m exploring options like Slack, Discord, and Circle, but feeling stuck on which platform makes sense for parent solopreneurs and my “chaos to clarity” framework development. This is a raw, unresolved brainstorm …
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Picture this: you're on a discovery call, your kids are making noise upstairs, and you're trying to explain what you do while mentally juggling dinner plans. Sound familiar? You're not alone—and there's a solution that goes way beyond just "trust me, I'm good." I sat down with Charlotte Crowther, the mastermind behind some of the most recognizable …
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I’m done letting AI dictate my content strategy and worrying about episode number parity while my downloads tank. After months of overthinking tactics, I’m simplifying everything by making my podcast the center of my content universe. Here’s how I’m cutting through the decision fatigue and getting back to what actually works: showing up generously …
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Remember when ChatGPT first came out and it felt revolutionary? Well, that was just the beginning. Things are moving so fast in the AI world that by the time you figure out one tool, three new ones have launched. That's exactly why I brought Charlie Guo on the show—he's an AI engineer who actually understands this stuff and can explain it without m…
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I’m wrestling with whether I’m becoming too dependent on AI for critical thinking, especially after it helped me create an entire quiz for my business. While I don’t use it for actual writing, I’ve noticed I’m defaulting to AI for brainstorming, research, and problem-solving more quickly than I used to. I’m exploring the line between helpful automa…
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Remember when coding meant years of computer science classes and debugging late into the night? Well, things have changed. I recently sat down with Susan Bowles, founder and fellow solopreneur, to dive into the world of "vibe coding" — essentially describing what you want to AI and having it write all the code for you. While I had a nearly flawless…
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I always say to use what you’ll actually use. For Famous Ashley Grant, that’s Google Workspace. And today, she’s telling us all about how she uses it to manage literally everything in her life – from client work to meal planning. Ashley's story hit home for me. Before implementing her system, she was constantly working too many hours, missing deadl…
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It’s an Automation AMA! From scheduling social media content to making kids' lunches (yes, really), fellow solopreneurs shared their biggest time-wasters. I ended up creating custom automation solutions for everything from podcast guest research to email management. Special thanks to Kit for letting me record in their Studios! I highly recommend th…
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I'm recording from Kit Studios in Boise while attending conferences, which got me thinking about something crucial to my business success—my travel system. As someone who travels frequently for networking and conferences, I've developed a streamlined approach that keeps me organized and stress-free on the road. My system revolves around two essenti…
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I've been on a mission to use my phone way less this year, sparked by reading The Anxious Generation and that magical Disney World trip where I barely touched my phone. The solution? iPhone focus modes - my secret weapon for controlling the fire hose of information instead of letting it control me. Think about it: you finally sit down to get some r…
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Last year, my wife and I made the somewhat terrifying decision to skip summer camp for our kids to save $9,000-$10,000 and spend more intentional time together. It wasn't perfect—I gave myself a solid B—but we survived, and more importantly, we're doing it again this year. The financial savings were huge, but the real motivation was recognizing we'…
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I'll be honest—I don't officially do web development anymore. But when a nonprofit asked for help, I thought I could knock out a simple WordPress portal in 25 hours using no-code tools like Zapier and Advanced Custom Fields. Boy, was I wrong. What started as a straightforward project quickly turned into a nightmare of under-scoping and tool limitat…
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