In this episode of Breaking Solo, host Donna Amos speaks with Kyle Bailey, the owner of Frontburner Marketing, about his journey as a solopreneur in the digital marketing space, particularly focusing on the home service industry. They discuss the challenges faced in the solopreneur journey, the impact of AI on business, and the importance of storytelling for brand identity. Kyle shares valuable insights on productivity, team management, and offers advice for aspiring solopreneurs, emphasizing the need for persistence and adaptation in a rapidly changing market.

Takeaways

Kyle Bailey founded Frontburner Marketing in 2010, focusing on home service industries.

His motivation to start his business stemmed from the 2007-2008 financial collapse.

Kyle faced significant personal challenges, including the loss of family members, which impacted his career.

He emphasizes the importance of understanding sales processes in digital marketing.

AI is transforming the marketing landscape, and businesses must adapt quickly.

Finding a niche in the home service industry can provide unique opportunities.

Daily habits and effective team management are crucial for productivity.

The 'Rule of 100' suggests that practice and repetition lead to mastery.

Storytelling is essential for home service businesses to connect with customers.

Kyle is writing a book titled 'What's Your Story?' to help business owners articulate their brand narratives.

BioKyle Bailey has been helping Home Service Businesses increase sales through SEO, Local SEO, Social Media Marketing and Website Conversion for over 15 years.He founded Frontburner Marketing in 2010 to help Home Service business owners tell their story more clearly and help their ideal customers find them and buy from them faster and more often.With more than 30 years of sales experience, he brings deep passion and knowledge of the sales process to each engagement, and knows that every business owner wants one thing from every marketing engagement: more sales!He shares many free tips and tools on his YouTube channel and his blog, and loves helping home service business owners especially.Kyle grew up in the construction trades, and is likely the only SEO expert you've ever met who has built foundations, framed and roofed houses, remodeled kitchens and swung a hammer on many other such projects.That's why he knows the day-to-day struggle of the home service business owner, and is eager to share his unique skill set to help grow businesses.

Website

https://frontburnermarketing.net

Social Media Links

https://www.instagram.com/burnermarketinghttps://www.facebook.com/burnermarketing/http://www.youtube.com/@burnermarketingkylehttps://www.linkedin.com/company/frontburner-marketing

Freebie Giveaway Link

https://frontburnermarketing.net/free-seo-resources/the-complete-hvac-google-business-profile-optimization-guide-15-steps-to-local-seo-success/

This conversation explores the themes of personal reinvention, authenticity, and empowerment, particularly focusing on women's experiences. The speaker emphasizes that reinvention is not about starting over but rather about leveraging past experiences to move forward. The importance of community support and overcoming challenges is also highlighted as essential components of personal growth.

Bio

My name is Rohanna Doylida and I am a Brand Strategist for Second-Career Women and creator of the Wisdom Bridge framework. After four major reinventions [actor, gluten-free bakery owner, teacher, now mentor], I help accomplished women turn their career pivots into credibility, so they stop apologizing for their story and start owning it as their competitive edge. Instead of feeling like they're hiding their past or starting from scratch, they learn to leverage their unique background as their competitive advantage.

I speak directly to the real emotional and strategic challenges women face when starting something new in their 40s, 50s, or 60s—from imposter syndrome and self-doubt to sharing their story and building a brand that feels true to who they are.

Website

https://thewholementorship.com/true-voice-personal-brand

Social Media Links

https://www.facebook.com/rohdoyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/roh-doylida/https://www.instagram.com/rohdoy/

Freebie Giveaway

Linkhttps://thewholementorship.com/design-with-confidence

In this conversation, Mary Beth Plank Mezo shares her insights on starting a business, emphasizing the importance of beginning before feeling fully prepared. She discusses the value of learning and embracing imperfection, encouraging listeners to push through their fears to achieve personal and professional growth.

BIO

Have you ever felt stuck - knowing you’re capable of more, but unsure how to move forward? You’re not alone. Most leaders eventually discover the real obstacle isn’t the economy, the company, or even other people - it’s themselves.For 36 years, I’ve walked alongside leaders, helping them shift their mindset, recognize opportunities (in most all situations), and take the next step with confidence.Now I coach leaders and entrepreneurs to break through barriers in either their career or small business. My focus:Clarity: uncovering what matters most.Confidence: breaking through self-doubt and fear.Direction: creating a path forward you can actually follow.If you’re ready to move past barriers and into your next chapter, I’d love to connect.Certifications- Business Made Simple Certified Coach- Small Business Flight Plan Certified Coach- Unreasonable Hospitality Certified Coach - John Maxwell Speaker, Trainer, CoachI’m extremely excited to bring my expertise to individuals and entrepreneurs. I believe everything you need for success can be cultivated within you. Let me help you bring out your authentic voice and grow your business.

Website

https://www.lifeleadershipessentials.com/

Social Media Links

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mbplankmezo/

In this episode of Breaking Solo, Donna Amos interviewsAlberta McKinney, a biblical business coach and entrepreneur. Alberta shares her journey from working at the post office to becoming a successful business coach, emphasizing the importance of faith, personal development, andunderstanding one's inner self. She discusses her transition into coaching, the strategies she uses to help clients succeed, and her insights on the future of solopreneurship. Alberta also highlights the significance of daily routines, the role of AI in business, and offers valuable advice for those starting theirentrepreneurial journey.

Bio

For more than 3-decades, Minister Alberta McKinney hasbeen a compelling agent of change—equipping people to fulfill their destinies and maximize their God-given potential. As a teacher, speaker, mentor and coach, she draws upon a wealth of knowledge, life lessons, and the wisdom of The Living God to freely pour into the lives of others. Her professionaljourney spans in real estate as an investor, financial planning and business coaching to name a few of her accomplishments. Alberta’s strength lies in her unique ability to blend human creativity with emerging technologies—particularly AI—to create personalized, results-driven strategies.

Website

https://www.entrepreneurs-bydesign.com

Social Media Links

https://www.facebook.com/entrepreneursbydesignllc/https://www.kingdomdynamicministry.org/

Email

[email protected]

In this conversation, Kate Gilbert discusses the detrimentaleffects of perfectionism on productivity and business growth. She emphasizes the importance of overcoming the fear of not being perfect to make progress and achieve success.

Bio

Kate’s clients affectionately dub her a “hand-holder-slash-butt-kicker” for her unique blend of compassionate support and a can-do, no-BS attitude. She excels in guiding entrepreneurs past their comfort zones to build momentum toward big goals. Her 30-Day Sprint program equips business owners to get out of their social media ruts to post high-quality, engaging content and actually enjoy it! Kate fulfills her mission of empowering happy, healthy, profitable entrepreneurs through one-on-one coaching, community events, and dynamic group programs. Her new book Social Media Group Therapy discussing the big feelings we have around social media and how to show up online will be available soon.

Website

https://kategilbert.com/

Social Media Links

https://www.instagram.com/kategi/https://www.linkedin.com/in/katefgilbert/ https://www.youtube.com/@KateGilbertCoach

Freebie Giveaway Link

https://kategilbert.com/yikes

In this episode of Breaking Solo, host Donna Amos interviewsJade Nangah, founder of Jet Set Productions, a content marketing agency. Jade shares her journey as a solopreneur, discussing the challenges of delegation, the importance of authenticity in branding, and the tools that help hersucceed. She emphasizes the need for resilience in entrepreneurship and offers valuable advice for aspiring solopreneurs. Jade also highlights upcomingprojects and community engagement opportunities.

Email [email protected]

Website

jetsetjade.com

Social Media Links

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jade-nangah-63a22192/

What does it really take to build a business when you're doing it all yourself? In this episode, Tim Jordan shares his journey from juggling every task alone to becoming a strategic leader who knows how to scale with clarity and purpose.

Tim opens up about the mindset shifts that carried him through tough seasons, why finding and nurturing a profitable niche matters more than ever, and how solopreneurs can use AI as an ally—not a crutch.

He also explains how simple daily habits like movement, reflection, and clear priorities can create extraordinary long-term results. And for entrepreneurs tired of “doing business alone,” Tim introduces Service Catalyst, his community designed to support service business owners with mentorship, systems, and growth strategies that prevent burnout while fueling momentum.

If you're a solopreneur looking for direction, confidence, and community—this episode is your roadmap.

Bio:

Tim Jordan – President, Service Business Entrepreneur, Community BuilderTim Jordan is a Colorado-based entrepreneur and President of SG Window Tint. He has built and scaled multiple service-driven companies — including transforming Palmer Flowers into an employee-owned success story and founding Mold Removal Express, which he both of which he later exited.Today, Tim’s focus is helping service business owners break free from the trap of owner-dependency. He launched Service Catalyst and Tint Fam Community to provide mentorship, systems, and collaboration so founders can buy back their time and grow beyond themselves.Driven by innovation, accountability, and a passion for small business success, Tim is determined to empower the next generation of service entrepreneurs to build companies that support their lives — not control them.

Website

https://service-catalyst.mn.co/

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Social Media Links

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-jordan-18576633/

https://www.instagram.com/timjordanco/

https://www.facebook.com/tim.jordan.1217

Freebie Giveaway Link

https://tim-wgauytok.scoreapp.com

What if your lowest moment became the turning point for everything that followed?

In this inspiring episode of Breaking Solo, Donna Amos talks with Dawn Upwon, a copywriter turned AI innovator who went from burnout in ministry to building a thriving solo business—and a life of purpose, peace, and profit.

Dawn opens up about her journey from crisis to entrepreneurship, the mindset shifts that helped her break free from scarcity thinking, and how she uses AI and custom GPTs to empower solopreneurs to work smarter, not harder.

You’ll discover:

• The powerful “crisis-to-catalyst” story that sparked Dawn’s entrepreneurial journey

• How she harnessed AI to double her clients’ revenue in half the time

• What spiritual alignment and connection (SAC time) looks like for daily focus

• Why energy—not strategy—is the real secret to solopreneur success

Plus, Dawn shares her new free app, Write Like a CEO: VoicePrint, designed to help entrepreneurs analyze and amplify their authentic brand voice.

🎧 Tune in for an episode that blends heart, strategy, and a little AI magic.

BIO

Dawn Apuan is a top copywriter and funnel strategist who helps thought leaders, coaches, and speakers write like a CEO—so they can attract premium clients, sell out high-ticket offers, and multiply their impact with powerful, done-for-you messaging.

A former pastor and non-profit Executive Director, she now channels her gift for words into helping purpose-driven entrepreneurs scale with clarity and confidence.

Her clients have landed five-figure paydays, 2 Comma Club awards, and sales within 24 hours—without endless content or exhausting sales calls.

Website

https://www.copyqueensink.com

Social Media Links

Insta@dawn .copyqueenhttps://www.instagram.com/dawn.copyqueen/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawn-apuan-copyqueen/

Freebie Giveaway Link

https://www.copyqueensink.com/ceo

In this episode of Breaking Solo, Jim Bradfield shares his extensive experience in the wireless industry, discussing his family's legacy and the evolution of wireless technology. He emphasizes the importance of collaboration, overcoming challenges, and adapting to new technologies like AI. Jim also provides practical advice for solopreneurs, including the significance of planning and utilizing essential tools for success. He highlights innovative projects he's currently working on, showcasing the future of wireless networking.

Bio

BioExperienced innovative, visionary, professional CEO, leader, handler, cleaner and mentor with a demonstrated history of successfully completing high profile, complex, mission critical and stealth projects in the information technology and services industry. Strong professional with an MBA from the University of Phoenix and AT&T Computer Science courses at MIT.Lifetime Member: AFCEA (Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association)Member: ASIS International (American Society for Industrial Security)Skilled in:* Secure Wireless Networking,* RTLS/Location Services,* Healthcare IT,* Data Center,* Security,* Business Development,* Professional Services,* Strategic Alliances,* Team Building/Management,* Sales/Account Management,* Writing,* Public Speaking - former guest host of the TV show NextWave with Leonard Nimoy* Guest Host on Tech Talk National TV Show* Guest Host on Biz Talk National TV Show* Host of Ever-Changing Technology National TV Show

Website

www.naswireless.com

Social Media Links

[email protected]

www.naswireless.com; linkedin.com/in/jimbradfield

https://www.facebook.com/jim.bradfield.75;

Summary

In this episode of Breaking Solo, host Donna Amos speaks with Deborah Wendorf and AJ Nardini from On Demand Solutions about their journey from solopreneurs to running a successful HR business. They discuss the challenges of growth, the importance of customer service, and the impact of AI on the industry. The conversation also covers essential tools for productivity, advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, and exciting upcoming projects in leadership development.

Bio

Founder of On Demand Solutions. We are an HR and Business Consulting Company.

Website

www.odshr.com

Social Media Links

https://www.linkedin.com/in/deb-wendorf-0747852/