April 30, 2025

440: Thriving Solo: Winning Strategies with Carly Ries

44 minutes

Being a solopreneur is NOT easy! How do you know what to outsource and what to tackle yourself? There are many things to consider, so join us to unlock winning strategies with our expert, Carly Ries.

Carly Ries is a marketing expert with nearly 20 years of experience. Since 2020, she has been the Fractional Chief Marketing Officer for LifeStarr and has cohosted The Aspiring Solopreneur Podcast. She also co-authored the upcoming book, Solopreneur Business for Dummies. Because of Carly’s passion for helping solopreneurs, she’s the perfect person to help us learn more about getting our work into the world and building thriving businesses.

Show Highlights:

Carly’s smart tips for outsourcing: (It’s a mindset thing! Being a solopreneur does NOT mean doing it all yourself!)
Outsource things that don’t bring you joy and aren’t your genius work, so you can focus on high-quality work.
Consider bartering for services with others.
Put AI tools to work for you!
Considerations in creating a business that works for your life and your ideal lifestyle. (Learn to reverse engineer!)
Start small when it comes to outsourcing.
Establish and document your SOPs.
Instead of trying to do EVERYTHING, let people know what you do.
Change your viewpoint! Turn social media platforms into true communities.
Use AI to be more human and make more connections.
Think about your pipeline and get creative with your downtime.

Resources:

Connect with Carly Ries: Website, The Aspiring Solopreneur Podcast, LinkedIn, and Solopreneur Business for Dummies

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