Solopreneur Life

Twisties — new word for me. But if they can sideline an athlete like Simone Biles, I want to know more about them.

Because what we do is a lot like pro athletics. It takes skill and endurance to win as a solopreneur.

Today, we’re exploring:

• The unexpected danger of becoming “the best”
• How twisties can affect us
• What you can do to avoid being sidelined in your biz.

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Welcome to the Solopreneur Life Podcast. I’m your host, Kathryn Aragon.

Learn what it takes to build and scale your own business, so you can enjoy the freedom and flexibility that comes with the Solopreneur Life.

Today, we’re talking about Avoiding the Twisties in Your Biz.

Stay tuned, and I’ll tell you about how to avoid the pitfalls and pressures of being the best at what you do so you can avoid the twisties and achieve your full potential.

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Tired of hunting for clients? Why not let other people do your marketing for you? That’s exactly what happens when you turn on word-of-mouth marketing. Here’s how...

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Welcome to the Solopreneur Life Podcast. I’m your host, Kathryn Aragon.

I run a media and training company called Solopreneur Life. Through our membership area, the Hub, and the Solopreneur Life podcast, you learn the strategies, mindsets, and skills you need to fully enjoy the Solopreneur Life.

Today, we’re talking about what it takes to turn on word-of-mouth marketing.

Stay tuned, and I’ll tell you how to get other people to promote you, so you can relax and just do what you do best — run your business.

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3 Rules I Live By (That Are the Secret to My Success)

DESCRIPTION: The reason some people seem always to win isn’t because they’re lucky. It’s because they live by a set of rules that have proven to give them success, no matter what they’re trying to do. These are the rules that have guided my life since… forever… and why they work.

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… Do you do this? When you’re working on something, something someone said pops into your head, keeping you on track.

Welcome to the Solopreneur Life Podcast. I’m your host, Kathryn Aragon. 

Learn what it takes to build and scale your own business, so you can enjoy the freedom and flexibility that ONLY comes with the Solopreneur Life.

Today, we’re talking about 3 Rules for Success that have given me success since I was a girl.

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Self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and the belief that we need fixing before we can move forward will stop your business cold. Today, I’ve got one message for you: You don’t need to fix yourself. And in today’s show, we’ll unpack everything that means.

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I was talking with a startup solopreneur. She’s doing great! I’m so impressed with her talent, her progress, and her business sense.

But as we were talking, she casually said, “I’ve been working hard to fix myself.”

Maybe you feel that way too, like you need to fix things before you can move forward, or succeed, or even be happy.

Today, I’ve got one message for you: You don’t need to fix yourself. And in today’s show, we’ll unpack what that means.

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Welcome to the Solopreneur Life Podcast. I’m your host, Kathryn Aragon. 

Learn what it takes to build and scale your own business, so you can enjoy the freedom and flexibility that comes with the Solopreneur Life.

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I got a haircut the other day! And last week we flew to Las Vegas.

What are you doing now that you haven’t done in more than a year? 

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Today, we’re going to talk about change, adapting, and being your best self so you can achieve the goals you set for yourself and your business…

Anything is possible. The world has changed. Don’t let fear of the unknown hold you back.

1. Decide what you want
2. Get clear about the details - what does it look like? 
3. How can you make it happen?
4. Then do it!

Let’s talk more about change.

I saw a LinkedIn post today that read:

"Soft skills grow with you over time. Hard skills decay over time (due to new systems and technology coming online. Optimize accordingly."

Truth is, you’re going to be adapting until you die.

Soft skills, hard skills, knowledge, all of it.

Otherwise, you’re going to become outdated before your time.

To stay relevant,

• Watch the trends.Don’t reject or ridicule new things. Get on board.
• Learn new things. Especially technology.
• Don’t fall into the trap of doing things the way you’ve always done them.
• Read, learn, listen to podcasts. (Have you subscribed to this one?)

RECAP

Change happens. We’re living through an event that will change the world forever.

But it’s more than the pandemic. The world is changing in so many ways.

As a solopreneur, you MUST be relevant.

In this week's episode, we sit down with David Perez, podcasting expert, podcast producer, and coach to learn how he leveraged podcasts to build a successful business as a solopreneur.

David started out as a teacher doing podcasts part-time and ultimately eclipsed his teaching income and built a successful business that has exceeded even his expectations.

He's the host of the Audience Coach Podcast, and founder of Talking Silkworm, a podcast production agency that focuses on helping health and wellness coaches set up and launch their podcast.

Being a solopreneur doesn't mean you have to go it alone. Listen in to learn how you can start a podcast and leverage it to help you take your solopreneur business to the next level.

Subscribe Now and learn more at solopreneurlife.com.

Or better yet, join the Hub and get access to training, access to the Hub meetups, resources designed especially for solopreneurs, and more.

Learn more at solopreneurlife.com/joinhub

Welcome to the Solopreneur Life Podcast. I’m your host, Kathryn Aragon. 

Learn what it takes to build and scale your own business, so you can enjoy the freedom and flexibility that comes with the Solopreneur Life.

Today, we’re talking about Clients vs Bosses: How to Position Yourself for Success.

When I was in a job interview, I told the interviewer, I’m not a monkey, just doing what I’m told to do. I’m a strategist. I can get you results, but you have to give me my head.

That didn’t lead to a good working relationship, over time. Because in a job, your employer wants you to be an employee.

When I talk to potential clients, it’s another story. They tell me, “I don’t want to have to tell you what to do. You tell me.”

When you start your solopreneur business, your number-one challenge is getting clients. (Where do you get these elusive things called clients?)

You finally get one, and you slip back into old habits, thinking you work FOR, not WITH your clients. You take orders, do the work, and hope they like it.

That’s not actually why you get hired. Your clients want an expert. They want someone who can come in and tell them what to do. They want this worry or burden lifted off their shoulders.

They want a partner.

Rules to remember:

1 - You set the tone.

If you act like an employee, you’ll get treated like one.

2 - Figure out your process then work it till you have a solution for your client.

Your clients hire you because they have a problem. You have a solution. Think about that. You’re a problem solver, not an order taker. You’re a leader, not a follower. Own it.

Is that hard for you? What’s holding you back from letting go of an employee mindset.

So many solopreneurs hold off getting started… or they hold themselves back from opportunities… because they think they’re not ready.

Debunk that myth: You ARE ready.

Let’s look at 15 skills that are going to help you grow your business.

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Welcome to the Solopreneur Life Podcast. I’m your host, Kathryn Aragon. 

Learn what it takes to build and scale your own business, so you can enjoy the freedom and flexibility that comes with the Solopreneur Life.

Today, we’re talking about Solopreneur Skills That Will Catapult Your Success.

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Every decision is a "no" to countless other decisions.

When deciding where to focus as solopreneur, how do you choose?

What’s your passion? What kind of a business would you enjoy running? Your options are wide open.

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Welcome to the Solopreneur Life Podcast. I’m your host, Kathryn Aragon. 

Learn what it takes to build and scale your own business, so you can enjoy the freedom and flexibility that comes with the Solopreneur Life.

Today, we’re talking about the different types of solopreneurs.

Listen in. Then tell me, what type of solopreneur are you?

Visit us at solopreneurlife.com, or better yet, join The HUB now. To learn more visit:

soloprenuerlife.com/joinhub

I just got back from a week on the road. No agenda. No set schedule. And it was AMAZING!

Where else can you do that except in the Solopreneur Life, right?

Welcome to the Solopreneur Life Podcast. I’m your host, Kathryn Aragon, and today, we’ll talk about Freedom and Finances.

Stay tuned, and I’ll tell you about our trip, why we hopped in the car on a whim, and the impact it could have on our finances.

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