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340: Your Solopreneur Q&A
Hi Solopreneurs!
Welcome to today’s weekly Q&A session of The Solopreneur Hour. For episode 340 I jumped on Periscope to field questions from you and answer them. These Q&A shows are for you: ask any question you want on any topic and I’ll answer it.
If you want to be a part of the fun for the next Q&A join us on Facebook right here. Til then sit back and enjoy this Q&A edition of The Solopreneur Hour.
More About This Show – Your Solopreneur Q&A
DAN BYERS
Q: I use power point (slide decks) for presentations and I feel it’s dated. Do you have any suggestions for newer presentation programs or apps that might be more user friendly and better-looking?
A: 1. Who says you need a Powerpoint? Some studies have shown your listeners are more engaged when you don’t have slides. So consider doing it without the slides.
But I’m using Keynote, the Mac version of Powerpoint. Find someone on Upwork or Fiverr who could dress it up for you. You can get motion video, music and videos. You can create your own and hand it to a designer with your brand info and ask them to make it interesting.
KATHERINE BROWN
Q: What book would inspire a 21-year old into solopreneurship?
A: The Sexy Seven! Check the resources below or go to the Resources page and find the link.
SAM WEEGMAN
Q: What do you think of Soundcloud for podcasting?
A: I haven’t used it but I think it looks great. I think it’s cool that you can see the waveform, I think the user face is very cool.
HAPPY HOUR CONNECT
Q: Do you ever share passwords?
A: Sometimes I do. I have a strategy: when you’re starting a new endeavor create a new Gmail account for each. Use that email account to sign up for everything related to that endeavor, then if you want to outsource you can give them access to that account.
Sometimes you have to share passwords so be super careful about what you’re sharing and who has access to it.
CRYSTALEE DENT
Q: Do you use a VA?
A: I don’t. I have Lara who does the show notes for these episodes. And I have a new person I’m just starting to work with – he approached me – and we’re figuring out how we’re going to work together. He contacted me and offered to work for free for a week, and he did. The best move is to reach out to someone having already done the thing.
SAM WEEGMAN
Q: Have you been doing kettlebells?
A: Yes! I have every morning. Since January -nearly every single day- I started doing my age in push-ups and got up to 50. I do that every day and I do kettlebell swings every day. I started with 20 and I’m up to 31 now, my plan is to get it up to 75. I’ll have to be really fit to get there! If I can do 75 swings with a 55-pound kettlebell I’ll be in good shape.
RYAN GAMBOA
Q: I’m trying to find a good investment. I just sold a few classic cars and am sitting on some cash.
A: Good for you, that’s a great thing to have! I think I’d go back and listen to 305, Jason Hartman was on. He’s a real estate investor and I’d also listen to Cole Hatter on episode 280. He has a lot figured out in the real estate investment world and solopreneur world.
But you know I love vintage Porsches, I’d grab some 912s, early 911, 956s and maybe some Karmin Gaia. And then vintage Rolex, Heuer, Omega are all good watches to invest in.
I suggest investing in things you know about, bottom line.
TODD MIDDLEBROOKS
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Hi Solopreneurs!
Welcome to today’s weekly Q&A session of The Solopreneur Hour. For episode 340 I jumped on Periscope to field questions from you and answer them. These Q&A shows are for you: ask any question you want on any topic and I’ll answer it.
If you want to be a part of the fun for the next Q&A join us on Facebook right here. Til then sit back and enjoy this Q&A edition of The Solopreneur Hour.
More About This Show – Your Solopreneur Q&A
DAN BYERS
Q: I use power point (slide decks) for presentations and I feel it’s dated. Do you have any suggestions for newer presentation programs or apps that might be more user friendly and better-looking?
A: 1. Who says you need a Powerpoint? Some studies have shown your listeners are more engaged when you don’t have slides. So consider doing it without the slides.
But I’m using Keynote, the Mac version of Powerpoint. Find someone on Upwork or Fiverr who could dress it up for you. You can get motion video, music and videos. You can create your own and hand it to a designer with your brand info and ask them to make it interesting.
KATHERINE BROWN
Q: What book would inspire a 21-year old into solopreneurship?
A: The Sexy Seven! Check the resources below or go to the Resources page and find the link.
SAM WEEGMAN
Q: What do you think of Soundcloud for podcasting?
A: I haven’t used it but I think it looks great. I think it’s cool that you can see the waveform, I think the user face is very cool.
HAPPY HOUR CONNECT
Q: Do you ever share passwords?
A: Sometimes I do. I have a strategy: when you’re starting a new endeavor create a new Gmail account for each. Use that email account to sign up for everything related to that endeavor, then if you want to outsource you can give them access to that account.
Sometimes you have to share passwords so be super careful about what you’re sharing and who has access to it.
CRYSTALEE DENT
Q: Do you use a VA?
A: I don’t. I have Lara who does the show notes for these episodes. And I have a new person I’m just starting to work with – he approached me – and we’re figuring out how we’re going to work together. He contacted me and offered to work for free for a week, and he did. The best move is to reach out to someone having already done the thing.
SAM WEEGMAN
Q: Have you been doing kettlebells?
A: Yes! I have every morning. Since January -nearly every single day- I started doing my age in push-ups and got up to 50. I do that every day and I do kettlebell swings every day. I started with 20 and I’m up to 31 now, my plan is to get it up to 75. I’ll have to be really fit to get there! If I can do 75 swings with a 55-pound kettlebell I’ll be in good shape.
RYAN GAMBOA
Q: I’m trying to find a good investment. I just sold a few classic cars and am sitting on some cash.
A: Good for you, that’s a great thing to have! I think I’d go back and listen to 305, Jason Hartman was on. He’s a real estate investor and I’d also listen to Cole Hatter on episode 280. He has a lot figured out in the real estate investment world and solopreneur world.
But you know I love vintage Porsches, I’d grab some 912s, early 911, 956s and maybe some Karmin Gaia. And then vintage Rolex, Heuer, Omega are all good watches to invest in.
I suggest investing in things you know about, bottom line.
TODD MIDDLEBROOKS