Smart Solo Business

Brian Clark is the CEO of Copyblogger Media. He’s also a serial entrepreneur who built three successful professional services businesses using proven content marketing techniques before moving to a co...

Let’s face it, nothing is more important to the success of your business than acquiring the right clients and growing your revenue. My guest on the podcast today, Ian Altman, helps self-employed profe...

My guest on the podcast, Dianna Huff, is an award-winning digital marketing consultant. She’s also a thought leader who has made content contributions in well-known digital publications such as Forbes...

Are you feeling less than satisfied with your website and online branding, but you’re so busy that you haven’t done anything to change it? If so, I can relate to your situation. Not long ago I was fac...

Today’s special guest, Charlie Gilkey, is a well-known speaker and advisor on small business growth and strategy. He’s also the author of an Amazon bestseller: The Small Business Life Cycle: The No-Fl...

[Legacy post: Small Business Talent] Brian Shea helps solopreneurs and small professional services firms to put sales and marketing systems in place and efficiently acquire more clients. I’m pleased t...

[Legacy post: Small Business Talent] My guest on the podcast today is bestselling author and top sales trainer, Andy Paul. Andy is passionate about helping sales teams and solo entrepreneurs to land m...

[Legacy post: Small Business Talent] My guest on the podcast today, Katy Tynan, is an author, speaker and consultant. As the world of self-employment changes, Katy is committed helping independent pro...

[Legacy post: Small Business Talent] My guest on the podcast, Mark Schaefer, is among the world’s most recognized social media authorities. He has been a keynote speaker at major conferences such as S...

[Legacy post: Small Business Talent] Contrary to popular belief, market research for solo entrepreneurs can be a simple process. Done correctly, basic research can help you unearth powerful new insigh...

[Legacy post: Small Business Talent] Are you a solo professional like me? If so, you’re going to encounter (if you haven’t already) a supply and demand issue that can slow or even stop your revenue gr...

[Legacy post: Small Business Talent] Most of the successful solopreneurs I know bring a sense of higher purpose to their work. They’re not just earning a living, they’re on a mission to improve their ...

[Legacy post: Small Business Talent] Have you ever asked yourself – how can I set my small business apart from the competition in an innovative way that my clients will value? That’s an important ques...

[Legacy post: Small Business Talent] If I ranked my guests based on their sales expertise and their enthusiasm for sharing great sales lessons, then Paul Castain might be at the top of the list. Paul ...

[Legacy post: Small Business Talent] My guest on the podcast today, Peter McLaughlin, is a salesman at heart. In his 25-year career he’s run the gamut, from serving as Sales and Marketing Director for...

[Legacy post: Small Business Talent] My guest on the podcast today, John Bell, spent 19 years as a self-employed global strategy consultant to some of the world’s most respected corporations. Before l...

[Legacy post: Small Business Talent] My guest on the podcast today, Paulette Ensign, had no idea she would sell over a million copies of her 16-page booklet, 110 Ideas for Organizing Your Business Lif...

[Legacy post: Small Business Talent] Over the years, I’ve observed that many solopreneurs are introverts. On one level, this makes perfect sense because introverts are quite comfortable working solo. ...

[Legacy post: Small Business Talent] Do you want more high quality referrals? Most solo professionals would say yes — with enthusiasm! Today an expert on the topic of referral marketing joins me on th...

[Legacy post: Small Business Talent] My guest on the podcast today is Randy Riemersma. Randy and his company, Span the Chasm, have a compelling mission – helping solos and small firms to drive sustain...

[Legacy post: Small Business Talent] Many independent professionals are seeking better ways to build credibility and generate targeted leads. One powerful and proven way to approach this is through wr...

[Legacy post: Small Business Talent] My guest, Tim Berry, is a world-class expert on business planning. It’s an honor to have him join me on the podcast today. What do others think about Tim and his w...

[Legacy post: Small Business Talent] Phil Gerbyshak is my guest on the podcast today. Phil is a well-known social media consultant, author and speaker. First, a little background on Phil. He spent his...

[Legacy post: Small Business Talent] My guest on the podcast today is Emily Brackett. Emily is the founder and president of Visible Logic. Emily and her team work across all media, including web sites...

[Legacy post: Small Business Talent] Do you have a clear definition of your ideal client or customer? Just as important, do you know how you can win their business? My special guest on the podcast tod...

[Legacy post: Small Business Talent] David Lee is my guest on the podcast today. David is a seasoned self-employed professional with some powerful advice to share on how you can conquer your fear of p...

[Legacy post: Small Business Talent] Most independent professionals I know are confident in their ability to do outstanding work for their clients. However, many would readily admit that they aren’t v...

[Legacy post: Small Business Talent] Today I’m pleased to welcome Mike Lehr back to the podcast. For over 20 years now, Mike has been a trainer, writer, HR advisor and consultant helping people to bec...

[Legacy post: Small Business Talent] Email marketing still dramatically outperforms social media. This fact is especially relevant to solo professionals in the B2B space. My guest on the podcast today...

[Legacy post: Small Business Talent] My guest on the podcast today is a well-respected direct response copywriter and B2B marketing consultant. Donnie Bryant helps small business owners and solo profe...

[Legacy post: Small Business Talent] Are you trying to integrate social sales tools like LinkedIn and Twitter into your sales process? A Social Customer Relationship Management (Social CRM) solution c...

[Legacy post: Small Business Talent] Many solo professional service providers feel stuck. They know that they need an effective sales and marketing plan, but they just don’t have the expertise or time...

[Legacy post: Small Business Talent] As self-employed professionals, all of us own and use intellectual property in a variety of different forms. Intellectual property laws and their impact on our bus...

[Legacy post: Small Business Talent] Winning customers for life is the Holy Grail for most of us. But it’s not so easy to do – and that’s why I invited world-class B2B sales expert, Dr. Richard Ruff, ...

[Legacy post: Small Business Talent] My guest on the podcast is C.J. Hayden. She’s the bestselling author of Get Clients Now!: A 28-Day Marketing Program for Professionals, Consultants, and Coaches an...

[Legacy post: Small Business Talent] Steve Harper is the author of a new book: The Ripple Effect: Maximizing The Power of Relationships For Your Life and Business. I’m fortunate to have Steve join me ...

[Legacy post: Small Business Talent] Most independent professionals would love nothing better than to build a business around their core strengths. That’s why I asked an expert on this subject to join...

[Legacy post: Small Business Talent] Do you want to multiply the positive impact of your efforts in business and life? Well, you can and it won’t require any gimmicks. International speaker, author an...

[Legacy post: Small Business Talent] Chris O’Byrne has had an unusual small business journey. He started his career as a chemical engineer. Years later, he became an entrepreneur and built a publishin...

[Legacy post: Small Business Talent] Brynne Tillman, CEO of Social Sales Link, is my guest on the podcast today. Brynne is a national LinkedIn speaker, author and trainer. She’s also a proud LinkedIn ...

[Legacy post: Small Business Talent] The format and content for today’s podcast episode is new. It’s a candid conversation between friends about confronting the ethical and spiritual challenges of lif...

[Legacy post: Small Business Talent] My special guest on the podcast today is Meridith Elliott Powell.  We’ll be discussing her latest book: Winning in the Trust & Value Economy: A Guide to Sales Succ...

[Legacy post: Small Business Talent] Today my guest on the podcast is consultant, writer, speaker and coach, Leanne Hoagland-Smith. I met Leanne through her Increase Sales Blog and it quickly became c...

[Legacy post: Small Business Talent] Susan Baroncini-Moe joins me on the podcast today. You’re invited to listen-in as we discuss her new book: Business in Blue Jeans: How to Have a Successful Busines...

[Legacy post: Small Business Talent] My guest on the podcast today is Steve Gordon. Steve is the bestselling author of Unstoppable Referrals, a unique and exciting new book that he’ll be sharing with ...

[Legacy post: Small Business Talent] My guest on the podcast today is August Turak. He’s an accomplished entrepreneur and award winning author who now attributes much of his success to living and work...

[Legacy post: Small Business Talent] My guest on the podcast today is Robert Middleton. Robert has been a marketing coach, speaker, trainer and consultant since 1984. Robert is the author of several o...

[Legacy post: Small Business Talent] My guest on the podcast today is Thom Singer. Thom has more than 23 years of sales and marketing experience with major firms such as RR Donnelley, Marsh Inc., and ...

[Legacy post: Small Business Talent] So, are you looking a faster way to land new clients for your business? If you said yes, then you’re going to enjoy this week’s episode. My guest on the podcast is...

[Legacy post: Small Business Talent] Today my guest on the podcast is author / entrepreneur, Bob Rickert. Bob has been selling professional services in the B2B space for over 30 years now. In 1999, af...