The Life-First Solopreneur
A twice-weekly podcast for solopreneurs who believe the business should be designed around life, not the other way around. Hosts Joe Rando and Carly Ries explore what it takes to design, run, and evolve a one-person business with your life at the center.
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Recent episodes
Sep 15, 2026 · 24 minA Solopreneur's Case Against Trendy MarketingPolly Pollock makes the case for capacity-conscious marketing. She explains why trendy advice burns out solopreneurs and offers alternatives like podcast guesting and partnerships Sep 10, 2026 · 14 minHow Smart Solopreneurs Choose Who to Work WithCarly and Joe talk through vetting clients and contractors, from personality fit to red flags like early requests for free work.Sep 8, 2026 · 34 minThe Solopreneur's Guide to Hiring Your First VA Without the PanicVirtual assistant expert Rachael Davila explains the difference between doers and collaborators, when a solopreneur is ready to hire, what to hand off first, and why the cheapest VSep 3, 2026 · 12 minThe Solopreneur's Guide to Breaking Up With a Bad ClientHow to fire a difficult client without burning bridges: calculating what the client really costs per hour, using a rate increase to fix the relationship, staying professional, and Sep 1, 2026 · 31 minWhat Solopreneurs Should Stop Copying From Big BrandsBranding veteran Warren Kornblum argues branding is about the customer, not technology or reach, and introduces the idea of a brand stand: consistently keeping promises instead of Aug 27, 2026 · 13 min[Re-Release] How to Get Leads Without Social MediaCarly and Joe outline relationship-first lead generation for people who hate posting: working your existing network, borrowing audiences through podcast guesting, and building a st
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