Streamlined Solopreneur: Automate Your Business, Take Time Off Worry-Free
Joe Casabona, Solopreneur Systems Coach
As a solopreneur, it can feel hard to take time off. I mean REALLY take time off. Not take a vacation where you still respond to email.
The problem is that for many solopreneurs running a one-person business, taking time off means the business shuts down. As a result, you’re constantly worrying about it. But what if you had great systems in place to automate your business?
That’s exactly what you’ll get with Streamlined Solopreneur. You’ll learn how to turn manual tasks into reliable systems, so you can take time off worry-free.
Joe Casabona knows about this firsthand. He went from worrying so much that he had a panic attack to taking 4-6 weeks off every year. Worry-free. And he’s helped hundreds of solopreneurs do the same.
If you’re ready to automate your business, and take time off to do what you want (instead of waiting until you have a panic attack), start listening to Streamlined Solopreneur.
Subscribe now or visit https://streamlined.fm.
The problem is that for many solopreneurs running a one-person business, taking time off means the business shuts down. As a result, you’re constantly worrying about it. But what if you had great systems in place to automate your business?
That’s exactly what you’ll get with Streamlined Solopreneur. You’ll learn how to turn manual tasks into reliable systems, so you can take time off worry-free.
Joe Casabona knows about this firsthand. He went from worrying so much that he had a panic attack to taking 4-6 weeks off every year. Worry-free. And he’s helped hundreds of solopreneurs do the same.
If you’re ready to automate your business, and take time off to do what you want (instead of waiting until you have a panic attack), start listening to Streamlined Solopreneur.
Subscribe now or visit https://streamlined.fm.
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Apr 21, 2020 • 54min
Productizing Your Service with Brian Cassel
Last week we heard from Maddy Osman about how to make money on marketplaces - and at the core of that is being able to productize your services. Now sure how to do that? Well, Brian Casel has you covered. His advice has inspired me to start offering a new service myself, and I know he'll do the same for you. Now is a great time to start looking at how you can make your business more predictable, and Brian can help. Show NotesBrian CasselAudienceOpsProcessKitProductize CourseSponsored by: Ahrefs
————Streamlined Solopreneur is the podcast for solopreneurs who want to automate their business and take time off worry-free. Each week, Joe Casabona shares practical systems, tools, and strategies to help you reclaim your time and run your business without sacrificing your the rest of your life, or your health. Start with the free Solopreneur Sweep — a step-by-step method for finding where your business is losing time: https://streamlined.fm/sweepIf this episode helped you, leaving a review on Apple Podcasts helps other solopreneurs find the show — it only takes a minute and means a lot.Connect with Joe on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jcasabona/
Apr 14, 2020 • 58min
Making Money on Marketplaces with Maddy Osman
Maddy Osman has a unique approach to her business and agency - and it’s mostly around getting gigs on FIverr and other marketplaces. When she first told me about that, I was blown away! I didn’t think someone state-side could make a good income off of Fiverr. Maddy has proved me wrong - and offers fantastic advice how you can get started too. Show NotesMaddy Osman | TwitterHow to Make Money on FiverrCGP GreyUsing Systems with Shannon ShafferLearnDash YouTube ChannelHow to write a kickass blog postSkillshare WorkshopsMillion Dollar ConsultingMaddy's WCUS Talk on UX AuditsGet your FREE Podcast WorkbookSponsored by: Ahrefs | TextExpander
————Streamlined Solopreneur is the podcast for solopreneurs who want to automate their business and take time off worry-free. Each week, Joe Casabona shares practical systems, tools, and strategies to help you reclaim your time and run your business without sacrificing your the rest of your life, or your health. Start with the free Solopreneur Sweep — a step-by-step method for finding where your business is losing time: https://streamlined.fm/sweepIf this episode helped you, leaving a review on Apple Podcasts helps other solopreneurs find the show — it only takes a minute and means a lot.Connect with Joe on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jcasabona/
Apr 7, 2020 • 47min
The Importance of Niching Down, Part 2 with Sara Dunn
Sara Dunn is one of my favorite people to talk to, and for good reason. She’s fun, honest, and has a lot of great insight! Today we’re following up on episode 69, where we talked about her starting to niche down. Now, 2 years and nearly 100 episodes later, she’s fully into her niche business. We talk about making some tough decisions, and how to stay motivated. I truly think this is something every freelancer and small business owner should hear! Show NotesSara Dunn | Twitter | InstagramSara Dunn and Niching Down, Part 1My Fountain Pen CollectionShow It Website BuilderProfit FirstCompany of OneAutomation Blog PostsUsing Systems with Shannon ShafferOptimizing Your Time with Erin FlynnGet your FREE Podcast WorkbookSponsored by: Ahrefs | TextExpander
————Streamlined Solopreneur is the podcast for solopreneurs who want to automate their business and take time off worry-free. Each week, Joe Casabona shares practical systems, tools, and strategies to help you reclaim your time and run your business without sacrificing your the rest of your life, or your health. Start with the free Solopreneur Sweep — a step-by-step method for finding where your business is losing time: https://streamlined.fm/sweepIf this episode helped you, leaving a review on Apple Podcasts helps other solopreneurs find the show — it only takes a minute and means a lot.Connect with Joe on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jcasabona/
Mar 31, 2020 • 44min
Growing Your Network through Community Involvement with Vito Peleg
Vito Peleg runs a very popular WordPress plugin called WP Feedback, but did you know he also runs a community under the same name? In this episode we talk all about the importance of community in growing your business. Now, during this episode we talk a lot about in-person events, and as I record this intro, there aren’t a whole lot of events going on right now. But digital communities are on the rise and they can be just as powerful. Take Vito’s advice to heart because it’s good, and important!WP FeedbackDownload FestivalBuddyBossVova Feldman and FreemiusGet your FREE Podcast WorkbookSponsored by: Ahrefs | TextExpander
————Streamlined Solopreneur is the podcast for solopreneurs who want to automate their business and take time off worry-free. Each week, Joe Casabona shares practical systems, tools, and strategies to help you reclaim your time and run your business without sacrificing your the rest of your life, or your health. Start with the free Solopreneur Sweep — a step-by-step method for finding where your business is losing time: https://streamlined.fm/sweepIf this episode helped you, leaving a review on Apple Podcasts helps other solopreneurs find the show — it only takes a minute and means a lot.Connect with Joe on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jcasabona/
Mar 24, 2020 • 53min
Growing from Freelancer to Agency Owner with Matt Adams
I’ve known Matt Adams for the better part of a decade - we’ve worked on some interesting projects together, which we’ll reminisce about as we dive into how he’s built an agency out of what started as a freelance career. We talk a lot about something that’s hard for a lot of freelancers to talk about: cashflow. Feast, Famine, and Client Relationships have been themes of this season and they all relate to the same thing: managing your money properly so you can survive as a business. Let’s hear how Matt does it. Show NotesMatt Adams | LinkedIn | TwitterHourly Rate CalculatorAIGAProfit FirstWhen by Daniel PinkPandaDocGet your FREE Podcast WorkbookSponsored by: Ahrefs | Yith | TextExpander
————Streamlined Solopreneur is the podcast for solopreneurs who want to automate their business and take time off worry-free. Each week, Joe Casabona shares practical systems, tools, and strategies to help you reclaim your time and run your business without sacrificing your the rest of your life, or your health. Start with the free Solopreneur Sweep — a step-by-step method for finding where your business is losing time: https://streamlined.fm/sweepIf this episode helped you, leaving a review on Apple Podcasts helps other solopreneurs find the show — it only takes a minute and means a lot.Connect with Joe on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jcasabona/
Mar 17, 2020 • 58min
Managing Client Relationships with Nathan Ingram
Nathan Ingram is a fantastic freelancer, educator, and coach. I met him doing iThemes Webinars and he always manages to ask the right questions and tee up the right talking points. I’m excited to talk to him today about how to manage client relationships. Last week we heard from Erin Flynn about her process for working less and mentioned the importance for finding the right clients. Nathan is going to dive deeper into that. We’ll talk about his book on this very topic, and then we’ll talk about a new project he recently launched to help freelancers. Show NotesNathan IngramMonster Contracts (get 20% off with code HIBI)Dealing with Problem Clients | WordCamp TalkWordCamp MiamiTrademark and Copyright with Rian KinneySponsored by: Yith | TextExpander | FreshBooks
————Streamlined Solopreneur is the podcast for solopreneurs who want to automate their business and take time off worry-free. Each week, Joe Casabona shares practical systems, tools, and strategies to help you reclaim your time and run your business without sacrificing your the rest of your life, or your health. Start with the free Solopreneur Sweep — a step-by-step method for finding where your business is losing time: https://streamlined.fm/sweepIf this episode helped you, leaving a review on Apple Podcasts helps other solopreneurs find the show — it only takes a minute and means a lot.Connect with Joe on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jcasabona/
Mar 10, 2020 • 54min
Optimizing Your Time While Running a Business with Erin Flynn
Erin Flynn is one of my favorite people to talk to. We are in a Master Mind group together and her insight and approach is always appreciated. Today, we’re talking about how she’s managed to build a business around literally working 2-4 hours a day. Recently she tweeted that she worked 1/4 the “normal job” hours and still hit her income goal. We’re going to talk about how she does it, and how you can do it too. Then we’ll chat a little bit about a big change we’re both getting ready for this summer.Show NotesErin Flynn | InstagramErin Flynn and Teaching OnlineJackie D'Ellia and What We Learned PodcastingFighting the Famine with Jason ResnickUsing Systems to Run a More Efficient Business with Shannon ShafferHourly Rate CalculatorBook: Start With WhySponsored by: Yith | TextExpander | FreshBooks
————Streamlined Solopreneur is the podcast for solopreneurs who want to automate their business and take time off worry-free. Each week, Joe Casabona shares practical systems, tools, and strategies to help you reclaim your time and run your business without sacrificing your the rest of your life, or your health. Start with the free Solopreneur Sweep — a step-by-step method for finding where your business is losing time: https://streamlined.fm/sweepIf this episode helped you, leaving a review on Apple Podcasts helps other solopreneurs find the show — it only takes a minute and means a lot.Connect with Joe on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jcasabona/
Mar 3, 2020 • 20min
Using ConvertKit to Drive Business
Last week, you heard from Angel Marie about the importance of building your list, and how you can use ConvertKit to do it. Today, I decided to pull back the curtain and tell you exactly how I use ConvertKit. Show NotesGet ConvertKitBuilding Your Mailing List with Angel MarieHow to Set Up a Landing Page with ConvertKitPointing a Custom Domain to a ConvertKit Landing PageSponsored by: Yith | TextExpander | FreshBooks
————Streamlined Solopreneur is the podcast for solopreneurs who want to automate their business and take time off worry-free. Each week, Joe Casabona shares practical systems, tools, and strategies to help you reclaim your time and run your business without sacrificing your the rest of your life, or your health. Start with the free Solopreneur Sweep — a step-by-step method for finding where your business is losing time: https://streamlined.fm/sweepIf this episode helped you, leaving a review on Apple Podcasts helps other solopreneurs find the show — it only takes a minute and means a lot.Connect with Joe on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jcasabona/
Feb 25, 2020 • 44min
Build Your List Using ConvertKit with Angel Marie
I’m so excited to be talking to Angel Marie, the Creator Educator over at ConvertKit this week. And we’re talking about one of my favorite topics: building your list. I’ve become a huge proponent of this over the last couple of years, and the contributing factors have been this podcast, my move into products, and the educator I got from people at ConvertKit like Angel. This is such a rich episode I’m excited for you to hear it.Show NotesAngel MarieConvertKitConvertKit on Facebook | InstagramHow to Set up a Free Landing Page with ConvertKitGet More Clients Using Content with Jessica LawlorSome Housekeeping: Angel mentions a link specifically for me later when talking about how you can get a free ConvertKit account. That’s an affiliate link and I may get a kickback for you using that. Don’t worry though - it won’t cost you anything else. And as a matter of fact, the second housekeeping item is this: Since we recorded this episode, ConvertKit has updated the offer that comes with this link - on top of the benefits Angel mentions, you’ll also get 100 free subscribers and broadcasts.Sponsored by: TextExpander | FreshBooks
————Streamlined Solopreneur is the podcast for solopreneurs who want to automate their business and take time off worry-free. Each week, Joe Casabona shares practical systems, tools, and strategies to help you reclaim your time and run your business without sacrificing your the rest of your life, or your health. Start with the free Solopreneur Sweep — a step-by-step method for finding where your business is losing time: https://streamlined.fm/sweepIf this episode helped you, leaving a review on Apple Podcasts helps other solopreneurs find the show — it only takes a minute and means a lot.Connect with Joe on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jcasabona/
Feb 18, 2020 • 51min
Becoming Location Independent with Ben Collins
Ben Collins’ story is an interesting one! He went from forensic accountant to creating and selling online courses about Google Sheets - talk about niching down! But we talk about more than that. We also talk about location independence, and what it’s like moving from an office to working from home, with a family. Lots of great stuff in this episode, so let’s dig in. Show NotesBen Collins | TwitterTeachableHave a Daily Schedule when Working from HomeSponsored by: TextExpander | FreshBooks
————Streamlined Solopreneur is the podcast for solopreneurs who want to automate their business and take time off worry-free. Each week, Joe Casabona shares practical systems, tools, and strategies to help you reclaim your time and run your business without sacrificing your the rest of your life, or your health. Start with the free Solopreneur Sweep — a step-by-step method for finding where your business is losing time: https://streamlined.fm/sweepIf this episode helped you, leaving a review on Apple Podcasts helps other solopreneurs find the show — it only takes a minute and means a lot.Connect with Joe on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jcasabona/
