The Solo Podcast

“Two or more people collaborating in environments of uncertainty with the common goal of creating a solution.” This is the formal definition of improv. Now you may be wondering, what does improv have to do with being a solopreneur? That's why I'm excited to share that we had the privilege of having Judi Holler join us on the Solo Con 2021 stage to share on exactly this topic. Judi owns a creative company that uses humor to help people live braver lives, protect their mental health, and build high-performance habits that last. Her work takes the experimental principles of the improv theatre and helps you apply them to the unscripted stage of everyday life. These ideas will teach you that while you'll never be “fearless” ... you can get really good at ...FEARING FEAR LESS! Judi is a professionally trained improviser and alumni of Second City's Conservatory in Chicago, and she uses her training every day to smash self-doubt and experiment with fear. Judi's book, Fear Is My Homeboy, became an instant bestseller on Amazon, and was endorsed by the inspiring Mel Robbins calling it .... “relatable, relevant and most importantly ACTIONABLE!” Additionally, Judi is the creator of the Fear Boss Community, The Vibe and Thrive goal-focused planner, and her top-rated podcast “Yes, And” which are all on a mission to help you fear LESS so you can DO more. And word on the street is, she has a very cool new “House of And” in the works. Learn more on Insta, she's @JudiHoller. But for now, get ready to listen to Judi as she shares how using improv in your daily life can push you to not only reach for your dreams but keep improvising as your dreaming turns into doing.

Have you ever found yourself struggling to find the right way to share in current cultural conversations? These conversations can so often feel like hot button topics, and as solopreneurs this can feel like a really messy situation to navigate. We want to stand up for things we believe in, and use our voice in issues that matter, but when we are our businesses, we catch ourselves wondering if “speaking up” might also cost us clients or customers. I know I've felt this messiness before, which is why I called my friend Carlos Whittaker to come show us the way at Solo Con. He navigates this better than just about anyone else I know. Carlos is a self-proclaimed “Hope Dealer” who spends the majority of his time telling stories on stages and phone screens across the world that lead people toward impactful action. He's a People's Choice Award winner, host of the Human Hope Podcast, and author of three books, Moment Maker, Kill the Spider, and Enter Wild which all lead people towards freedom in some way, shape, or form. Today on the Solo Podcast you get to listen to some of the conversation we had, and gain some valuable insights on how to use your platform with purpose and continue to grow your business. Let's see what it takes to live in the tension and have good conversations as you learn to share authentically with your audience.

Do you want to create a business that gives you the freedom to do what you love while making a great income? That's a question Amy Porterfield posed for our community this year at Solo Con 2021, just about everyone in the audience answered with a resounding, “yes!” Amy is an online marketing expert. Before building a multi-million dollar digital course business, she worked with Peak Performance Coach, Tony Robbins, where she oversaw the content team and collaborated on ground-breaking online marketing campaigns. Through her bestselling course and popular podcast, Amy's action-by-action approach proves that even the newest online entrepreneurs can bypass the overwhelm, and instead generate exciting momentum as they build a business they love. Listen in on this portion of her Solo Con 2021 workshop, as she talks about the importance of building an email list, and what you should be doing to build yours through what she calls, “building an invisible bridge.”

Let's talk about personal branding! If you're like me, those words alone make you cringe. Whether you like it or not your personal brand matters. So, how do you build one? What if you changed that perspective and realized that you already have a personal brand. You can't not have one because a personal brand is simply the story people tell themselves about who you are. Listen in to hear Keven B. Jennings share how you can influence the story people are telling themselves about you.  Kevin B. Jennings is a business coach and marketing strategist who empowers solopreneurs and entrepreneurs with a plan and resources to turn their vision into value and their passion into profit. Currently, the CEO of Junction 32, a marketing firm that helps influencers and organizations grow their brands and increase their revenue. Kevin has had the opportunity to serve influencers like Tony Robbins, Dave Ramsey, and Oprah Winfrey.

Have you ever wanted to start a revolution? If you're the type who wants to make a difference through your life and work, then you probably have, regardless if you've used that word to describe your mission. If you're a Solopreneur or an Entrepreneur then you're already a part of a revolution. Every day you wake up and do the impossible. That might sound cliche coming from someone who has made most of their living as a professional magician, but it's true of everyone. And no one has helped me understand this better than Seth Godin. He's a New York Times Bestselling Author of more than 18 books, author of a world-renowned blog, and an entrepreneur that has revolutionized the world we live in today. Listen to this week's podcast to hear what Seth had to share with the Solo Con 2021 community and ask yourself, "How can I apply this wisdom to my own work?".