Solopreneur Life

In this episode of Solopreneur Life, I share my journey to creating a three-day work week as a solopreneur. We walk through the steps I took to cut expenses, pay off debt, and build a business that supports my lifestyle.

We also talk about why aligning my work with my personal values matters so much and how financial freedom has transformed my family life.

If you’ve ever wondered what’s possible when you design work around your life instead of the other way around, you won’t want to miss this.

Chapters 🎧

00:00 Introduction to Solopreneur Life

03:00 Questioning the Traditional Work Week

06:00 Aligning Work with Personal Values

09:00 Paying Off Debt for Freedom

12:00 Building a Business on the Side

15:00 Achieving Financial Freedom

18:00 The Journey to a Three-Day Work Week

21:00 The Real Reward of Time Freedom

Resources and Links 📚

My new book, "Own Your Time" - https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/ownyourtimeamazon

Sponsors and Additional Resources

https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/resources

Credits

Editor: Johnny Sohl

Podcast Artwork: Kayli Johnson

In this episode, we sit down with Paul Millerd—independent writer, digital creator, and author of The Pathless Path—to talk about what it really means to step off the default career track and design a life around your values.

We dig into the psychological and societal pressure to follow a “safe” or traditional path, and why that approach often leads to burnout, dissatisfaction, or quiet regret. Paul shares how he walked away from a conventional career, embraced uncertainty, and found deeper fulfillment through writing, exploration, and intentional living.

We also explore the hidden benefits of unconventional choices, the challenges that come with creating your own path, and how anyone—at any stage of life—can begin aligning their work, time, and identity with what actually matters to them.

If you’ve ever felt stuck on a path you didn’t consciously choose, or wondered what life could look like beyond the status quo, this conversation will expand how you think about career, purpose, and fulfillment.

Chapters 🎧

00:00 Intro

Resources and Links 📚

Grab a copy of Paul's Book "The Pathless Path"-

https://amzn.to/4pApAKH (affiliate)

My new book, "Own Your Time" - https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/ownyourtimeamazon

Sponsors and Additional Resources

https://marriagekidsandmoney.com/resources

Credits

Editor: Johnny Sohl

Podcast Artwork: Kayli Johnson

Award-winning photographer Kristin Sweeting turned her love of creativity into a thriving solopreneur business that now earns between $300K and $400K per year, all while working about 20 hours a week and homeschooling her son.

In this episode of Solopreneur Life, Kristin shares how she went from a $30K church salary to $30K months, what pushed her to finally raise her rates, and the mindset shifts that helped her design a business and a life on her own terms.

You will learn how photographers can build profitable, flexible careers through clear vision, intentional pricing, and smart outsourcing. Kristin also opens up about single parenting, work life balance, and how she uses creativity and travel to inspire both her art and her business coaching.

If you have ever dreamed of turning your artistic passion into a full time business, this episode will show you what is possible.

⏱️ CHAPTERS

💡 RESOURCES AND NOTES

Connect with Kristin Sweeting

Solopreneur Tools I Love

Recommended Resources

Credits

⚠️ Disclaimer and Disclosure

Some of the resources mentioned may contain affiliate links, which means if you choose to make a purchase through those links, Marriage Kids and Money, Andy Hill and Solopreneur Life may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. These partnerships help support the show and allow us to continue creating valuable content for solopreneurs.

Building a six-figure business as a solopreneur doesn’t happen overnight -- but with the right mindset and systems, it’s absolutely possible. In this episode, we talk with ⁠Jannese Torres⁠, a nationally acclaimed Latina money expert, business coach, and host of the Yo Quiero Dinero podcast.

Jannese shares how she turned her food blog, ⁠Delish D’Lites⁠, into a $10,000-per-month business that allowed her to leave her corporate engineering career and design a life on her own terms. She also breaks down how new creators can find their niche, diversify income through ads and affiliates, and build long-term passive income online.

If you’ve ever dreamed of turning your passion into a profitable business, this conversation will inspire you to take that first step. To learn more, check out her ⁠Jumpstart Your Blog Bootcamp⁠.

RESOURCES & NOTESSolopreneur tools, guest links, and favorite resources to help you build your solo business

GUEST LINKS

⁠Yo Quiero Dinero Podcast – Learn from Jannese’s money and business insights.⁠

⁠Delish D’Lites⁠ – Discover her viral Puerto Rican food blog.

⁠Jumpstart Your Blog Bootcamp⁠ – Jannese’s signature course for aspiring bloggers.

SOLOPRENEUR TOOLS WE LOVE

⁠Monarch Money⁠ – The best app to manage your business and personal budget in one place.

⁠Gusto⁠ – Payroll and benefits made easy for solopreneurs hiring contractors or employees.

⁠Riverside⁠ – Record high-quality remote podcasts and videos.

⁠Belay⁠ – Virtual assistants and bookkeeping support for entrepreneurs.

⁠Live Oak Bank⁠ – High-yield business savings accounts.

RECOMMENDED RESOURCES

Podcast Chapters

HOW WE MAKE MONEY + DISCLAIMER

CREDITS

What happens when Google’s algorithm changes upend your online business? Corritta Lewis, founder of It’s a Family Thing, joins me to share how her family travel blog dropped from $7,000/month to $1,000/month due to recent shifts in Google AI—and how she pivoted into consulting to stay financially secure.

We explore the rise and fall of her blogging income, how she balances digital nomad life with raising a child, and why she’s now aiming for early retirement at age 45. If you’ve considered travel blogging or you’ve been hit by the same algorithm changes, this conversation is packed with insight on how to adapt, pivot, and thrive as a solopreneur.

⏱️ Podcast Chapters

00:00 – Intro: Travel blogging hit hard by AI

🔗 Resources & Notes

👤 Guest Links – Corritta Lewis

🌍 ⁠It’s a Family Thing Blog⁠ – Follow Corritta’s travel adventures and family travel tips

🚀 Solopreneur Resources

🎯 ⁠Own Your Time⁠ – Pre-order my book and escape the corporate grind

💼 Recommended Tools for Solopreneurs

📊 ⁠Monarch Money⁠ – Best budget app for solopreneurs and families

💰 How We Make Money + Disclaimer

This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers, where we earn a commission if you click and make a purchase. This comes at no extra cost to you and helps support our mission to empower solopreneurs with freedom and financial confidence. Thank you for supporting this small business!

Disclaimer: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Be sure to seek out a professional who knows your situation best before making any financial decisions.

🎧 Credits

Editor: Johnny Sohl

Podcast Artwork: Kayli Johnson

In this inspiring Solopreneur Life segment, Andy Hill sits down with Colin Graves—a former bank manager turned full-time freelance writer and editor. Colin shares how a toxic workplace pushed him to reevaluate his career and ultimately build a thriving solo business making over $150,000 per year.

Listeners will learn how Colin transitioned from a 9-to-5 job into solopreneurship, the steps he took to scale his business, and how he now enjoys a flexible lifestyle that prioritizes family, freedom, and fulfillment.

If you're a parent looking to escape the corporate grind and design a business on your own terms, this episode is packed with insights and encouragement.

EPISODE RESOURCES:

CHAPTERS

00:00 – Life after corporate: Embracing flexibility

HOW WE MAKE MONEY + DISCLAIMER:

CREDITS:

Andy Hill sits down with bestselling author and digital entrepreneur Pat Flynn to discuss how "lean learning" can help overwhelmed parents and solopreneurs cut through the noise, focus on what really matters, and take meaningful action. Pat shares how absorbing less information — but more intentionally — can lead to quicker progress, stronger results, and more time for what truly matters: family, health, and creativity.

Whether you're starting your first business, juggling multiple podcasts, or just looking to reclaim some peace of mind, Pat’s approach to learning less but achieving more might be just the antidote you need.

Resources:

Chapters

00:00 – Introduction to Lean Learning and Overcoming Information Overload

01:40 – Meet Pat Flynn: Entrepreneur, Author, Father, and Back to the Future Fan

04:12 – How Information Obesity is Slowing Us Down

06:25 – What is Lean Learning? A Golf Story That Explains It All

08:26 – Public Speaking, Force Functions, and Learning One Skill at a Time

10:42 – The Microsoft Word Ebook That Made $200K: Just-in-Time Learning in Action

12:42 – The Double Meaning of “Lean” and the Power of Focus

13:50 – What Should Solopreneurs Do With Their Newfound Time?14:55 – The “One-One-One” Strategy for Starting a Business

17:09 – Solopreneur Pitfalls: Fear, Procrastination, and Why We Over-Plan

19:10 – Fishing with One Jig: A Metaphor for Mastery

21:17 – Alternatives to Information Overload While Driving or Exercising

23:36 – Why Taking Action > Passive Learning

25:37 – Where to Find Pat’s Book “Lean Learning”

27:00 – Why Focusing on One Project at a Time Delivers Faster Results

29:00 – Wrap-Up and Final Thoughts

HOW WE MAKE MONEY + DISCLAIMER:

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