Hey ya Solopreneurs here is episode 240, coming at ya live from my living room!

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This week we had great questions about what to do with $1,000, what conferences I’m going to, and of course, why pants are called pants.  Another fun episode of The Solopreneur Hour…hope you dig it.

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David Ralph

Q: Hi Mr O’Neal….did you see this week that a chap at the age of 95 is breaking running race world records all over the place. He isnt quit Usaine Bolt, but still WOW!!!

My question to you is is there anything in your life that you think “Man I left it too late” but because of guys like this you might reassess and give it a go?

A: I just revisited BMX biking, something I did competitively as a kid. It’s been a blast! There are a few things I could’ve made a legit career out of: drumming is one, and perhaps playing tennis.

Ozeal DeBastos

Q: Hey Michael. I plan on attending the World Domination Summit this year. I know you mentioned recently that its one of the best conferences you attended. Any insight or recommendations on what to check out? Where to look at for off premise meet-ups? Do u plan on attending this year? If so, lets link up. Thanks!

A: I’ll definitely be there. I unconferenced last time and went to parties, hung out and connected with people. It’s the best conference I’ve been to: the people there are some of the coolest, smartest, most forward-thinking people I’ve met at any conference. So yes I will be there!

Giovanna Rossi Pressley

Q: I would love to hear you address s2member and tips for creating a great membership option. Should I offer a freebie when people sign up? When to create closed/secret fb groups? Thanks!

A: You need a platform, I don’t know if freebies do much. But setting up a secret Facebook group is an absolute yes! My SoloLab Facebook group is rockin’, I have an S2Member site but I’m building it out as a resource guide but not a dedicated hangout spot. I’m keeping the Facebook group for that.

Sean Gilgore

Q: I am getting my tax return and want to start my platform. I have a budget of $1,000. Where is my money best spent for a digital product in the niche of guitar lessons?

A: Three options: build a podcast. Identify your niche, who is in that niche and what you’re going to leave them with every time they interact with you. Second: build a blog. Three: build an Instagram audience. You could do YouTube or build out a Facebook group as your platform.

Brand it properly, get that dialed in and then create content. Get 1-1.5 months’ worse of content. Buy LeadPages, figure out what your audience’s pain point is, schedule a free webinar. Then drive Facebook ads to the webinar. Do a training course, get people from the webinar into your S2Member site and you’re set!

Shanda Hereth Escoto

Q: I would love some insight on creating a release form to have signed prior to doing an interview. I would like to own the rights to the content to use however I like.

A: That is inherent if you’re doing podcast interviews. People know if they are doing a public interview on a podcast the content is available for the podcaster to use. You can take it a step further and go to Legal Zoom or