*Formerly known as Solopreneur: The One-Person Business Podcast* Welcome to The Aspiring Solopreneur, the weekly podcast that dives deep into the world of solopreneurship. Join us as we bring you insightful interviews with industry experts and successful solopreneurs who have mastered the art of running their own businesses. Are you a solopreneur looking for guidance on how to attract clients? Or maybe you're searching for ways to stay motivated and overcome the challenges of working alone. ...
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The podcast and community for solopreneurs! Join Canadian lawyer/tech founder Josh Schachnow as he interviews successful solopreneurs to hear their best stories, lessons, advice and more. If you want to learn the secrets of successful small businesses or get solopreneur business ideas, then the Solopreneur Grind Podcast is just for you. And make sure to join the substack so you never miss an episode here: https://joshschachnow.substack.com/podcast
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Business Superfans® Podcast — Growth Strategies That Drive Profits & Loyalty The Business Superfans® Podcast delivers proven growth strategies for service-based small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs). Hosted by Frederick Dudek (Freddy D)—bestselling author of Creating Business Superfans®, creator of the Superfans Growth Hub™, and global growth strategist—this business growth podcast equips entrepreneurs and SMB owners with AI-powered tools, actionable playbooks, and real-world frameworks to s ...
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From Lonely to Thriving: How LifeStarr Creates Community that Fuels Solopreneur Success with Joe Rando
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39:24Episode 132 From Lonely to Thriving: How LifeStarr Creates Community that Fuels Solopreneur Success with Joe Rando Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) Copyright 2025 Prosperous Ventures, LLC Ever feel like you're doing it all and getting nowhere? You’re not alone. But you don’t have to stay alone. In this powerful episode of the Business Superfans® Podcast,…
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How to Fuel Referrals and Reviews by Aligning Stakeholder Engagement With Financial Vision: Sonya Corkery
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40:35Episode 135 How to Fuel Referrals and Reviews by Aligning Stakeholder Engagement With Financial Vision: Sonya Corkery Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) Copyright 2025 Prosperous Ventures, LLC In this episode of the Business Superfans® Podcast, Freddy D sits down with Sonya Corkery, financial strategist and founder of Clear Plan Consulting, who built not o…
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224. [Re-Release] The Solopreneur Blueprint You Didn’t Know You Needed
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11:57Now that we're halfway through the Solopreneur Success Cycles series we're doing leading up to the launch of our book, Solopreneur Business For Dummies, we wanted to re-release the first episode in the series that gives an overview of what it is, so that new listeners can be brought up to speed. It also serves as a good refresher for those who are …
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Amanda Northcutt’s Blueprint for Creators: Turn Client Experience into Monthly Recurring Revenue
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44:01Episode 134 Amanda Northcutt’s Blueprint for Creators: Turn Client Experience into Monthly Recurring Revenue Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) Copyright 2025 Prosperous Ventures, LLC In this episode of the Business Superfans Podcast, host Freddy D sits down with Amanda Northcutt, founder of Level Up Creators, to reveal her blueprint for turning client exp…
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223. How to Build a Brand That Actually Resonates
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11:51Your brand is so much more than a logo and some colors—it’s your personality, your values, and the story you tell the world. In this episode of The Aspiring Solopreneur, Carly and Joe dive into what it really means to build a brand as a one-person business. From defining who you are (and who you aren’t) to crafting messaging that resonates, they’ll…
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From Furniture to Fortune: How Client Experience Fueled Jeff Peterson's Growth
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39:27Episode 133 From Furniture to Fortune: How Client Experience Fueled Jeff Peterson's Growth Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) Copyright 2025 Prosperous Ventures, LLC From Sofa to Skyline: Jeff Peterson on Building Client Loyalty That Propels Growth What if you could launch a business from your front bedroom, never run out of clients, and eventually build a…
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222. Why Nobody Notices Your Solo Business (and How to Fix It)
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13:04Most solopreneurs make the mistake of trying to serve everyone and end up standing out to no one. In this short and punchy episode of The Aspiring Solopreneur, Carly and Joe dive into one of the most overlooked steps in building a successful solo business: positioning. They break down why niching down isn’t limiting, but rather the key to charging …
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Align Purpose and Profitability with These Proven Daily Rituals from Dr. Jacopo Iasiello
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41:06Episode 131 Align Purpose and Profitability with These Proven Daily Rituals from Dr. Jacopo Iasiello Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) Copyright 2025 Prosperous Ventures, LLC What if your daily rituals could align your inner purpose with outer profit? In this powerful episode of the Business Superfans® Podcast, Freddy D welcomes Dr. Jacopo Iasiello, CEO o…
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221. Is Your Solo Business Actually Feasbile? Find Out!
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9:57So, 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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220. The Biggest Mistake Solopreneurs Make: Selling to “Everyone”
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16:53Before you dive headfirst into your solopreneur journey, there are two things you absolutely need to nail down: your competition and your customers. In this episode of The Aspiring Solopreneur, Joe and Carly continue the series on the Solopreneur Success Cycle and break down why “everyone” is not your audience, how to spot opportunities your compet…
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Jordan Adler on Why Gratitude Is the Greatest Growth Strategy for Beach Money Freedom
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36:41Episode 130 Jordan Adler on Why Gratitude Is the Greatest Growth Strategy for Beach Money Freedom Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) Copyright 2025 Prosperous Ventures, LLC Today, **Jordan Adler—author of Beach Money and a leader in network marketing—**shares how to design a business that empowers others and frees you to enjoy life’s best moments. He revea…
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Braydan Young: $200M Sendoso Fundraise to Authentic Customer Connections at SlashExperts
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37:31Episode 129 Braydan Young: $200M Sendoso Fundraise to Authentic Customer Connections at SlashExperts Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) Copyright 2025 Prosperous Ventures, LLC What if your best sales rep isn't on your payroll? In this episode, Freddy D sits down with Braydan Young, Co-Founder of Sendoso and SlashExperts, to explore how peer-to-peer convers…
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219. From Vision to Plan: The Next Step in the Solopreneur Success Cycle
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11:17In this episode, we kick off the Planning phase of the Solopreneur Success Cycle and break down the must-knows before you dive in. From choosing the right title for yourself to simplifying your business model into three core parts, you’ll learn how to set yourself up for efficiency, clarity, and higher earning potential. Whether you’re just startin…
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How Chris Heffernan Automated Catering Growth Without Knocking on a Single Door
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35:58Episode 128 How Chris Heffernan Automated Catering Growth Without Knocking on a Single Door Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) Copyright 2025 Prosperous Ventures, LLC Chris Heffernan, founder of Dlivrd, turned a crushed local delivery business into a thriving 172-location operation by harnessing automation and smart integrations. He reveals how pivoting to…
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218. Dream It Before You Build It: The Envision Stage For Solopreneurs Explained
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11:59Ever wonder how to take that fuzzy “someday” business idea and turn it into something real, without locking yourself into a plan too soon? In this episode of The Aspiring Solopreneur, we’re diving into the Envision stage of the Solopreneur Success Cycle (episode 3 of The Solopreneur Success Cycle Series beginning with episode 216). We’ll talk about…
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How to Build a Reputation That Turns Referrals into Revenue — Elizabeth (Liz) Harr Reveals
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38:55Episode 127 How to Build a Reputation That Turns Referrals into Revenue — Elizabeth (Liz) Harr Reveals Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) Copyright 2025 Prosperous Ventures, LLC Freddie D. and Elizabeth Harr dive deep into the world of branding and growth strategies for professional service firms. Elizabeth, a seasoned pro with over two decades of experien…
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217. Don't Skip This Step: The Secret To Building A Solo Business You'll Love
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12:32If you’re ready to create a business that supports your life instead of running it, this is the episode you need. Carly and Joe dive into Step Zero of the Solopreneur Success Cycle: Defining Your Goals, and spoiler alert: it’s way deeper than “make money” or “gain freedom.” You’ll learn how to uncover your true why, build goals that actually guide …
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Mastering Modern Marketing: From Algorithms to Advocacy with Melih Oztalay
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43:53Episode 126 Mastering Modern Marketing: From Algorithms to Advocacy with Melih Oztalay Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) Copyright 2025 Prosperous Ventures, LLC Melih Oztalay joins us to dive deep into the shifting tides of digital marketing in this episode. With over 35 years in the game, Melih shares his insights on how AI and behavioral data are changi…
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216. Start Here: The Solopreneur Blueprint You Didn’t Know You Needed
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10:56Ever feel like you're building your solo business one guess at a time? In this episode, Carly and Joe pull back the curtain on the Solopreneur Success Cycle, the foundational framework behind their new book Solopreneur Business for Dummies. From defining your goals (hello, Step Zero!) to tweaking, refining, and reimagining your business as it grows…
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Leadership That Smiles: Conor Cunneen on Humor, Recognition & Retention
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43:30Episode 125 Leadership That Smiles: Conor Cunneen on Humor, Recognition & Retention Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) Copyright 2025 Prosperous Ventures, LLC Conor Cunneen, also known as the Irishman Speaks, joins us to share his insights on using humor to boost workplace productivity and team morale. With a background as a former marketing VP and an awar…
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Driving Sales Excellence: John Golden on CRM Intelligence and Customer Engagement
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39:46Episode 124 Driving Sales Excellence: John Golden on CRM Intelligence and Customer Engagement Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) Copyright 2025 Prosperous Ventures, LLC Freddie D here, and today we're diving deep into the world of sales with John Golden, a heavyweight in the game. One of the key points we hit on is how Pipeliner CRM flips the traditional s…
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Empower Your Mindset: Dennis Henson on Habits that Drive Success
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40:15Episode 123 Empower Your Mindset: Dennis Henson on Habits that Drive Success Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) Copyright 2025 Prosperous Ventures, LLC We’re diving deep with Dennis Henson, a total legend in the realms of business and personal development, who's been making waves for over fifty years. He’s the big brain behind Vanguard Marketing and Invest…
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215. Can Prioritizing Rest Grow Your Business? This Solopreneur Says Yes
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24:23What if building a business didn’t require burnout, hustle culture, or 80-hour workweeks? In this episode of The Aspiring Solopreneur, we chat with Amanda Bourbonais—copywriter, wellness advocate, and self-proclaimed OG Health-First Freelancer—about how a health crisis reshaped her definition of success and led her to build a thriving six-figure bu…
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Think and Grow Rich – the $5 Million Secret | SG Podcast Episode 139 with John Mitchell
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45:35In this episode of the Solopreneur Grind Podcast, Josh welcomes John from Think It, Be It. John shares his transformative journey from being an unsatisfied CPA to a highly successful entrepreneur, thanks to an epiphany triggered by the classic book 'Think and Grow Rich.' At 50, facing personal and professional challenges, John discovered the book’s…
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214. It’s Not Me, It’s You: How to Break Up with Problem Clients
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10:42Ever had a client that made you question your life choices? In this episode of The Aspiring Solopreneur, Carly and Joe dive deep into the art (and science) of firing problem clients without burning bridges—or your sanity. From subtle red flags to graceful exits, they’ll help you figure out when it’s time to say, “It’s not me, it’s you.” Whether you…
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From Layoff to Launch: How Kelly Schuknecht Built a Thought Leader Agency
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36:50Episode 122 From Layoff to Launch: How Kelly Schuknecht Built a Thought Leader Agency Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) Copyright 2025 Prosperous Ventures, LLC We're diving deep with Kelly Schuknecht, a marketing maven who's been in the game for almost 20 years. She runs Two Mile High Marketing, where she helps entrepreneurs and thought leaders sharpen th…
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213. PR Isn’t Just for the Big Guys! Here's How Solopreneurs Can Steal the Spotlight.
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11:10PR might sound like it's just for celebrities and big brands, but guess what? Solopreneurs, this one’s for you. In this episode, we’re breaking down simple, doable PR strategies that can get you media coverage, even if you don’t have a press team, a bestselling product, or a household name (yet). We’re talking about how to pitch like a pro, what jo…
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From Churn to Clarity: Dan Balcauski Reveals the Missing Link Between Pricing and Product Growth
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41:47Episode 121 From Churn to Clarity: Dan Balcauski Reveals the Missing Link Between Pricing and Product Growth Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) Copyright 2025 Prosperous Ventures, LLC Freddy D. here, and today, we’re diving into some serious SaaS wisdom with Dan Balcauski from Product Tranquility. The main takeaway? Defining pricing and packaging can make …
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212. Confused by Instagram? This Episode Will Fix That
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21:57Think Instagram is just for influencers and avocado toast? Think again. In this episode of The Aspiring Solopreneur, we sit down with Sydney O'Brien, a rockstar Instagram strategist who built her business while juggling three kids under five and a military deployment (yes, really). Sydney shares why most solopreneurs are talking past their dream cl…
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From Disney Magic to Startup Momentum: Diane Yarborough on Building Teams That Thrive
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43:10Episode 120 From Disney Magic to Startup Momentum: Diane Yarborough on Building Teams That Thrive Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) Copyright 2025 Prosperous Ventures, LLC Diane Yarborough, the mastermind behind Castaway and Company, is here to share her insights on creating contagious cultures within organizations. With over 20 years of experience at Dis…
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211. The One “Corporate” Habit You Should Bring With You As A Solopreneur
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7:52When solopreneurs flee the corporate world, “standard operating procedures” are often the first thing left behind—right next to awkward team-building exercises and passive-aggressive reply-all emails. But hold up—this is one “corporate” thing you do want to keep. In this episode of The Aspiring Solopreneur, Carly and Joe dive into the unexpected po…
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210. New Clients, Steady Paychecks, and Enjoying the Ride: One Coach’s Daily Formula
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25:58In this episode of The Aspiring Solopreneur, we sit down with Stan Ward, coach, author, and spreadsheet whisperer, who shares how it took him five years to develop a system he now teaches in just 60 days, how he turned his finances from chaos into calm, and why paying yourself twice a month might be the smartest move you haven’t made yet. Stan’s ap…
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Mastering Conflict and Communication: Transforming Adversity into Organizational Success with Joshua Hart
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42:24Episode 119 Mastering Conflict and Communication: Transforming Adversity into Organizational Success with Joshua Hart Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) Copyright 2025 Prosperous Ventures, LLC Freddie D here, and we’re diving into a deep convo with Joshua Hart, a total pro in communication and conflict resolution. Right off the bat, we’re exploring how Jos…
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The $600K Shift: From Overworked Consultant to Purpose-Driven Powerhouse with Nicky Billou
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53:08Episode 118 The $600K Shift: From Overworked Consultant to Purpose-Driven Powerhouse with Nicky Billou Frederick Dudek (Freddy D) Copyright 2025 Prosperous Ventures, LLC Nicky Billou, who calls himself the "world's greatest podcast guest," joins us to share his wealth of experience in entrepreneurship and thought leadership. With an impressive trac…
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209. How LinkedIn Sales Navigator Became Our Secret Weapon for Solopreneur Lead Gen
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9:10Think LinkedIn is just for job hunting? Think again. In this episode, Carly flips the script and interviews Joe about one of the most underrated lead gen tools for solopreneurs: LinkedIn Sales Navigator. They pull back the curtain on exactly how they use it to fill their events, build real relationships, and grow their network—without ever sounding…
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