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The Life-First Solopreneur (formerly The Aspiring Solopreneur)

Joe Rando, Carly Ries
Solopreneurship
Entrepreneurship
Lifestarr
Burnout
Lead Generation
Solopreneurs
Work-Life Balance
Marketing
Personal Branding
Networking
Marketing Strategies
Time Management
Community Building
Automation
Content Creation
Mental Health
Public Relations
Goal Setting
Social Media
Client Management

You didn't become a solopreneur to build a business that runs your life. You did it so your business could serve it. The Life-First Solopreneur is the twice-weekly podcast at the heart of the Life-First Movement. It's for solopreneurs who believe the business should be designed around life, not the other way around. Hosts Joe Rando and Carly Ries, co-authors of Solopreneur Business for Dummies, si... more

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Carly scrolls LinkedIn and sees a friend announcing new funding and a tenth hire. The comments are exploding. Carly feels a pang of envy, then realizes something odd. She doesn't actually want any of it.

That contradiction is the heart of this episo... more

You are the product. So why are you the last thing on your own to do list?

Daffney Allwein has spent 20 years working with over 700 CEOs, executives, and high performers on what she calls a whole-person approach to health. Not the fluffy kind. She's... more

Does choosing a life-first solo business mean you're lazy? Carly and Joe say absolutely not, and in this episode they explain why.

They dig into where the lazy story really comes from, tracing hustle culture from chill seventies hippie vibes to the ... more

What do you really stand for, and how could knowing the answer transform your business?

In this episode of The Life-First Solopreneur, Carly and Joe sit down with Paul Ingram, a 30-year faculty member at Columbia Business School and author of What D... more

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Recent Guests

Daffney Allwein
Health and performance expert who has trained over 700 CEOs and executives
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Episode: Busy Is an Illusion, and Other Truths Every Solopreneur Needs to Hear
Dan Scott
Lawyer turned advisor, specializes in helping creatives monetize with purpose
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Episode: Solopreneurs, Stop Chasing Work-Life Balance And Chase This Instead
Claire Giovino
Cofounder and CEO of 50hours.com
50hours.com
Episode: The 3-Step System That Buys Back 50 Hours a Month for Solopreneurs
Hooman Radfar
Cofounder and CEO of Collective; serial entrepreneur
Collective
Episode: Why Betting On Yourself Is the Safest Career Move Now
Julia Bocchese
SEO, AI search, and Pinterest consultant for creative and service-based businesses
juliareneconsulting.com
Episode: The Clarity Problem Killing Solopreneur Search Rankings
Andrea Inkstrom
Coach who built a $100K first 90 days coaching business
Self-employed coach
Episode: How She Made $100K in Her First 90 Days as a Coach
Alejandro Sanoja
Introverted immigrant turned personal branding expert; recognized as a top six personal branding experts to follow
Latin Prosarios / Solopreneur branding expert
Episode: How Solopreneurs Get Seen Without a Team or a Budget
Ashley Stahl
Founder of Wise Whisper Agency; TED speaker; career coach
Wise Whisper Agency
Episode: How One Talk Can Generate Opportunities for 15 Years with Ashley Stahl
Joey Vitale
Trademark attorney and founder of Indy Law
Indy Law
Episode: The Hidden Cost of Not Trademarking Your Solo Business Name

Hosts

Carly Ries
Host of The Aspiring Solopreneur and Life-First Solopreneur shows; co-author of Solopreneur Business for Dummies; focuses on life-first design and community.
Joe Rando
Co-host of the show; discusses framing questions and guiding discussions around life-first solopreneurship.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 84 ratings
  • Fantastic Podcast, Questions with Care

    As a guest on the podcast, Carly and Joe are fun to record with and the questions are written with care and offer a unique blend of fun and more serious question types. I would recommend a listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ben Tasker
    United States3 months ago
  • Great questions, great chemistry, fun show!

    There just aren’t enough shows for solopreneurs. Joe and Carly are whip smart and fun to listen to. TAS is a must listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jonathanstark
    United States4 months ago
  • Tons of Great Information for Solopreneurs!

    Love this show — it has so much AWESOME information for people wanting to make the leap into solopreneurship. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AmyMSuto
    United States6 months ago
  • Love it

    A must-listen for any solo business owner navigating the messy middle of building something meaningful. I always walk away with at least one thing I can apply right away.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sydney O’Brien
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great Resource!

    As a former professor of entrepreneurship and a serial solopreneur, I have say that Joe and Carly are doing a great job diving into topics that are useful and actionable. This show is a wealth of knowledge and super practical!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BizGuideforGenXperts
    United Statesa year ago

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Busy Is an Illusion, and Other Truths Every Solopreneur Needs to Hear
Q: What does it mean for solopreneurs to adopt a whole-person approach to health and performance?
It means treating physical fitness, nervous system health, and mental fitness as equally important; the environment and relationships around you shape energy and outcomes, and you should invest in people and processes that optimize all three areas.
The 3-Step System That Buys Back 50 Hours a Month for Solopreneurs
Q: How can a solopreneur begin designing their perfect day if they aren't ready to hire yet?
Begin with an energy audit, track time with a simple tool like Hours Tracker, identify high- and low-energy tasks, and start batching and scheduling around peak times, with themed days to structure work without needing immediate hires.
The 3-Step System That Buys Back 50 Hours a Month for Solopreneurs
Q: What is the very first thing someone should hand off when they feel stretched thin?
The speakers suggest starting with tasks that move the needle and do not require the founder's unique insight, such as routine inbox responses or basic calendar coordination, while evaluating where delegation will have the greatest impact on growth.
Why Betting On Yourself Is the Safest Career Move Now
Q: If you could start a completely ridiculous business that would bring you joy, what would it be?
Radfar shares a playful vision inspired by childhood interests and big studios like Pixar, imagining animated kids' movies as a passion project rather than a money-maker, underscoring a willingness to pursue joy alongside financial aims.
The Clarity Problem Killing Solopreneur Search Rankings
Q: What is the first concrete step a solopreneur should take after the clarity phase?
Start with language your clients actually use on your site, ensuring the exact phrases appear together (e.g., interior designer and Philadelphia) so both humans and AI can understand your offerings without jargon.

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A practical, Life-First driven show that helps solo professionals design businesses around living well rather than fitting life around work. Episodes center on boundaries, burnout prevention, value-based pricing, personal branding, and scalable workflows that let a one-person operation run while prioritizing life priorities. The hosts' approach combines actionable tactics with mindset shifts, featuring guests who are experts in branding, coaching, law, career design, and productivity. Unique traits include a strong emphasis on ownership of commitments, energy-based scheduling, and leveraging speaking/ podcast tours to build authority without sacrificing personal time. The show stands out for its clear, repeatable frameworks (e.g., commitmen... more

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2. Dan Scott
3. Claire Giovino
4. Hooman Radfar
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