The Solopreneur Hour Podcast with Michael O'Neal

Welcome to Find Your Swing™ Episode Number 7!!! This show and the six before it,  are devoted to giving you, the listener, free career advice. If you haven’t listened to one of our other FYS shows, here’s how it works: listeners write to myself and the effervescent Dawn Marrs (dot com) with their questions about their businesses and their ambitions. In every FYS show, the write-ins come from many different industries and from people at various stages in their professional timelines. And we dish out advice, suggestions and action tips. Here's a taste of what we did in the seventh installment of FYS: How to network and create a true connection in any environment. What the National Association of Music & Merchants show can teach you about being a solopreneur. The secret to creating the perfect URL: how it will help our architect/Etsy store owner listener and YOU. How to transition from trading time for dollars to passive income freedom, whatever field you are in. Why creating an info product for his janitorial company is a necessary step and the value his lesson provides for your solopreneurial journey. The importance of laser-targeting in the marathon industry: and how you can apply this same knowledge to your business. We so appreciate the questions you write in with and we love to offer up our thoughts on what you can do to move forward in your business right now. These shows are all about you and your questions.  If you want to be included in the next FYS, just fill out some info here about you and what you’re up to. We look forward to hearing from you on the next FYS. And if you loved hearing from on today's show, show her some Soloist on Facebook and Twitter: Facebook Twitter Resources from this episode: Our architect/Etsy store owner listener's site Fitnessrunners.com  NAMM Mackie Lewitt Gotyourback.com SoloHour Facebook group dipyourcar.com Travis Zumwalt Dawn's free webinar

Episode 63 is just you Soloists and me; I dedicated the hour to talking about everything from NAMM to the E-Myth Revisited to creating online training programs, and answer a whole bunch of your questions from Facebook. One of the most important lessons I convey in this show is rolling with the punches of life. Are you a complainer or do you take things as they come? If life hands you the proverbial lemons, do you make lemonade or do you complain that you didn’t get the limes you wanted? If you’re a solopreneur, you mix up some lemonade. Then you sell it at your own lemonade stand on the nearest corner. And that’s just the first bit of wisdom I share, here are a few more: The power of gratitude and comparing down: shift your mindset and ignore "The Imposter." The #1 thing you should never do as an interviewer and the thing you MUST do to create a successful interview. The nitty gritty details on creating your own online training program: what equipment to use, how to market it, etc. What your brand means for your business and why it’s core message is so vital. There’s tons of information in this show and most of it was generated by you Soloists! I asked you what you wanted me to talk about on this episode and then I talked about it. I hope you get as much out of listening to this show, as I did creating it. I appreciate each and every one of you. Ready to join forces with your fellow Unemployables? Connect with me and the Unemployable legion on Facebook and Twitter: Facebook Twitter Resources from this episode: NAMM Facebook SoloHour group SoloHour t-shirt iTunes reviews for the show Super Agents Live podcast SoloLab Sexy Six Solopreneur Books 8 Steps To Becoming a Successful Solopreneur Podcast Social Media Ninja Tactics for Solopreneurs and Network Marketers 10 Ninja Facebook tips Ace Productivity podcast Interviews with Inspiring Musicians podcast

Did you know 91% of the people on the planet have a mobile phone? And 50% of those people use their mobile phones as their primary resource for the Internet. It’s obvious your content needs to be mobile-friendly. I quickly realized, after seeing his presentation at NMX...that I didn't have my ducks in a row as it pertained to mobile marketing. and online business. And to talk about the best practices for mobile marketing, I welcomed Greg Hickman to the show. Greg has deep roots in mobile marketing dating back to 2005. He saw the early success and the potential from the early days and he’s been on the mobile marketing path ever since, including building his own text message marketing company. In episode 62, Greg deepens our understanding of the value of mobile marketing from SMS messages to mobile-friendly web sites. We talk about: Just how important it is for you to create a great first mobile impression of your web site. The questions you must ask yourself before making your web site mobile-friendly. 70% of Coca-Cola’s mobile marketing budget is spent on text message campaigns - why that matters to you and your business. The ninja tactics you can apply right NOW on Instagram. 90% of text messages are read within three minutes: true or false? Why the answer impacts your business. You’ll hear all of that and so much more in this jam-packed episode. And Greg has graciously offered to buy a Solopreneur Hour t-shirt for one lucky Soloist! To be considered, leave a comment below outlining one action you’re going to take as a result of something you heard in this show. Be sure to include a link to your web site. Greg will pick one lucky winner and buy them a T-shirt! To be mobile with Greg, connect with him on Facebook and Twitter: Facebook Twitter Resources from this episode: Infograph on mobile marketing (click on the image) Mobile Mixed Greg Hickman Mobile Mixed podcast Wordpress Touch Pro Duda Mobile Blue Train Mobile Facebook SoloHour group SoloHour t-shirt Scott Stratten Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook Solopreneur Hour on Instagram SMS Marketing Handbook

If I handed you a script that told the true story of Wesley Chapman’s life, you’d hand it back and tell me “it’s too outlandish…no one will believe it”.    From being abandoned and abused at a young age, to becoming one of the most brilliant consultant/strategists featured on NBC, Forbes and TechCrunch (just to name a few), Wes has a wisdom that belies his 33 years on Earth. In episode 61, Wes talks about what it takes to walk the path of the solopreneur; the gumption, fortitude and internal strength that’s necessary to face the daily - sometimes hourly - roller coaster ride that is solopreneurship. Listen to the show to find out the #1 piece of strategy for a new entrepreneur, who Wes’ famous father is, and the origin of the interesting fabric that lines one of his sport jackets. We also dive into topics like: The importance of being your own you. How being true to yourself will bring everything else together. The reality check you can and should do with yourself before starting a venture. Why it's important to know there’s nothing you can do about yesterday. And how you can live with the past without letting it control any part of your life. Why your failures, problems and challenges are a necessary part of your solopreneurial journey for your business and your life. The necessity of fashion in making a first impression: and how to have fun with your own style. You’re always selling to humans. Why focusing on this one fact will make a difference in your business, no matter what you’re providing. Wesley shares his personal stories and experiences behind these insights. He has walked his talk and candidly tells of the tremendous obstacles he’s overcome to do so, both in his career and his personal life. To connect with Wes and be a part of his journey, find him on Facebook and Twitter: Facebook Twitter   Resources from this episode: http://wesleydchapman.com/ Wes' podcast: Entrepeneurial Success Radio Doug the Bounty Hunter The Bouqs Amy Porterfield John Mulaney John Lee Dumas IWantSoloLab.com  

If you've ever struggled with figuring out what you want to do in business or which direction to go in, these Find Your Swing™ shows are for you. These episodes are all about you, dear Soloists. You write in to receive suggestions and input from myself and the oh-so-talented DawnMarrs.com (she goes by Dawn Marrs in real life). It’s your chance to get an outside perspective on what it is you want to create in your solopreneur biz. We love hearing from you and in this show we delve into a variety of industries and interests. A few of the nuggets we dish out include: What you’ll discover from the title of a police officer’s blog and why it’s important to your solo biz. Why charging too little may be hurting a professional photographer’s business - and what you can take away for your own business. The lesson you’ll learn from an info security officer’s web site and why its relevant to your online presence. The super secret Facebook tactics we recommend for a direct sales listener - and how you can use them to generate organic traffic for you in any market. How creating powerful case studies can be a windfall for a financial guru and how you can use the same tool for any of your products or services. This show was jam-packed with your questions and our advice. We had a great time getting to know you through your emails, it’s awesome to learn more about YOU Soloists. Thank you for writing in and sharing your journeys with us. Dawn’s dropping the knowledge online so if you just can’t get enough, connect with her on Facebook and Twitter: Facebook Twitter Resources from this Episode: DawnMarrs.com Iwantsololab.com Episode 29 with Bret Gregory  Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook Episode 40 with Shane Johnston Episode 49 with Ryan Skelly Sexy Six Solopreneur Books Life on Fire with Nick Unsworth Episode 58 Solo Hour T-shirt Episode 16 Ninja Facebook tactics course Five Levels of Leadership          

In this episode, I sit live with the lovely and talented Vanessa Horn, who shares the true secret to sales  success, no matter what your industry. One of the most intriguing things about Vanessa and her work (and why it pertains to you Soloists), is her passion for living the "hell yeah" moments of life and for helping people find what makes them feel most alive. In episode 59, Vanessa and I talk about her success in first the corporate world and then in two network marketing companies. Along the way, she discovered her hell yeah’s are coaching, training and leading others to find what makes them truly alive. In this show Vanessa shares what makes her come alive, including the time she bought a mini-van and sold her Mercedes-Benz so she could use the money from the sale to pay a personal coach. Some of her friends may have thought she was crazy, but she did it any way. Her personal commitment has been one of the keys to her success as has having a coach. She shares more of her keys including: What the loss of her mother meant to Vanessa and how it relates to your business and your life How to love what is, while creating what you dream of The transformation that occurs when you shift between “closing” someone and “opening” a relationship with them The FREE strategy you can use day or night to surround yourself with the most successful people in your area Why your business and your message is SO vitally important to others and why it matters that you put yourself out there Vanessa clearly has lived a life of always choosing the “hell yeah” and opting for the scariest and most exciting choice, something all solopreneurs do on a regular basis. It was a pleasure to connect with her and find out what makes her come alive and how she helps others do the same. For more hell yeahs and enlivening moments, connect with Vanessa on Facebook and Twitter: Facebook Twitter Resources from this episode: San Diego Living Iwantsololab.com VanessaHorn.com Lifeonfire.com facebook.com/solohour Greg Reid E-Myth revisited smartpassiveincome.com  

Are you really ready to move forward in 2014? And by forward I mean make a MAJOR leap? Then I have great news for you: this episode focuses on the number one thing you can to make that happen this year. So what is it? What is the top action you can take that is going to make all the difference? Getting a coach and joining a mastermind. Yes we've touched on this topic before but after the AMAZING weekend I had, I simply had to drive this point home. Coaching and masterminds make THE difference; I experienced this firsthand over the weekend when I was in a six-person mastermind group that included Pat Flynn, Chris Ducker, and Caleb Wojcik.  People pay thousands of dollars to get coaching and suggestions from these guys - and I received it personally because I'm part of a mastermind. Every single person out there who is making massive strides in their business is being coached and is involved in a mastermind. Everyone invests in themselves and their business; they know the best, fastest and most effective way to move forward is with a coach who is further along then they are. This applies to you and your business. Wherever you are with your business and with your personal finances, there is a coaching and mastermind option for you. Here's the breakdown: If you only have $100, start with the Sexy Six Solopreneur books: Rich Dad, Poor Dad The Cashflow Quadrant The E-Myth Revisited The Four Hour Work Week StrengthsFinder 2.0 Crush It And then find podcasts you love and listen. Whether it's this one or Pat Flynn's or Amy Porterfield's or anyone else's, find podcasters you resonate with and listen to all of their content. Absorb, absorb, absorb. If you've got a big of a bigger budget, there are a few other options when you're looking at coaching and mastermind groups. At the $200/month level, you'll find groups like SoloLab, John Lee Dumas' Fire Starter Elite, Natalie Sisson's Freedom Fighters and many others. In these groups you'll be a part of an active Facebook group, perhaps received a bit of personal coaching and will have regular webinars and/or Google Hangouts. The point is to begin surrounding yourself with like-minded people on a more personal and private level. Going up to the $500 per month level, your coaching and mastermind group activities will go up a notch. You'll receive more personal coaching, plus Facebook groups, videos, accountability programs and additional content. And beyond that you get into groups that start around $1k- $3k per month and go up from there. These are the elite groups where you can expect multiple private, one on one coaching sessions. You'll also receive copies of all the coach's training products like ebooks, videos, online courses, etc. And naturally you'll be connected to other members of the program via online and offline channels. These are the groups where the heavy hitters come to get coached and grow their businesses. Wherever you're at with your business and with your finances, you can find an option that works for you. Whether you choose to coach with me or with someone else, I don't really care so long as you DO IT. This is the same philosophy as with your business: take action, even if it isn't perfect. Get out there, find someone you really like, someone you admire and respect and get coached by them. Find out what they offer and sign yourself up. And if you can't do it today, then start with the Sexy Six and podcasts til you can. You should be putting aside 20% of what you make and reinvesting it into yourself and your business. Start doing that and when you've saved enough, join the coaching and mastermind group that speaks to you. I want all of you to sign an NDA in the comments below and make a commitment to be coached this year! As always, if you want to connect with me via Twitter or Facebook you can find me here: Twitter Facebook   And here are the resources from this episode:

Hustling: it's not just for online marketers and entrepeneurs. Anyone who has succeeded at anything has done so because they've hustled, whatever industry they're in. Anna Vocino has made a career in Hollywood, starring in improv comedy show Free Radio on Comedy Central, Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and The Lance Krall Show.  She's done voiceovers for hundreds of commercials and dozens of video games. Listen for the consistent hustle as Anna shares the ups & downs of working in show biz in episode 57. Anna relates the lessons she’s learned from her years in the acting and comedy worlds to experiences every solopreneur faces: realizing you’re unemployable, the fear of committing to your heart’s calling and the test of believing in yourself regardless of outside circumstances. During the show, you’ll hear how Anna has led her life with the embodiment of the 3 H’s of solopreneurship: hustle, hustle, hustle. She and I also reveal: The value of finding “your people” The power of saying no and following your heart How Anna went from running an improv theatre to being interviewed for the role of Obama's campaign CFO The comedy improv rule of “yes, and” - and how it applies to your business and your life Why creative expression and creation are so important to any solopreneur in any industry There’s plenty of knowledge dropped in this show and lots of laughs. You’re sure to be entertained while being enlightened and educated. If you liked the show, send Anna a quick Tweet here! For more laughter and show biz lessons connect with Anna on Facebook and Twitter: https://www.facebook.com/anna.vocino https://twitter.com/AnnaVocino   Resources From This Episode: FREE Audiobook of your choice right here:  http://solohourbook.com http://annavocino.com http://vinnietortorich.com The Angriest Trainer podcast with Vinnie and Anna Serena Scott Thomas Marc Maron's podcast Yoda and Me podcast Fitness Confidential glutenfreeanna.com Abel James Adam Carolla Lori Harder Bonnie Gillespie: Self-management for Actors    

In episode 56 I devote an episode to just chatting with you my Soloists.  I cover a lot of ground in this show, including maximizing the value of events like New Media Expo, the value of imperfect action and the finer points of creating a powerful and successful podcast. Attending an event like NMX is vital for a number of reasons, some obvious and some not so obvious. If you’re a regular listener you know two of the 8 steps to becoming a successful solopreneur are to learn and learn more. Events are perfect for this. And they’re great for another key component of successful solopreneurship: meeting and surrounding yourself with like-minded people. But something you may not know is how much of the networking takes place outside of the actual sessions and workshops. To take full advantage of the event and everyone who is there, you want to be out and about as much as possible. Connect with people over lunch, invite someone new out for drinks. Wander around your hotel til you see a familiar face, strike up a conversation and see where it takes you. That’s where the real magic of events happens - in the “off time”. In episode 56, I share some of my favorite “off time” moments of NMX as well as a commonality I saw in all the successful people in attendance: their ability to take imperfect action, consistently. I have made this point in several shows and I’ll make it again: you don’t have to do anything perfectly, just do it and let your feedback help you improve as you go. I dive deeper into lessons on that topic as well as my thoughts and recommendations for creating a successful, professional and powerful podcast. Want a few nuggets? Here are a few specifics from each of those areas: Why it’s perfectly acceptable for you to leverage your relationships for business growth The importance of knowing your ideal listener Is there a difference between imperfect action and doing perfect work? If so, what is it? Podcasting and broadcasting: have they become one and the same? What you can learn from The Solopreneur Hour T-shirt I also share my thoughts on where podcasting is going in 2014 and how you can take full advantage of being at the center of this burgeoning media, whether or not you’re doing a podcast. There was so much I learned from NMX, being there and presenting, it was a pleasure to record this show and share it with you. Enjoy! And if you haven’t already, find and connect with me on Facebook and Twitter: https://twitter.com/solohour https://www.facebook.com/solohour   Resources from this episode: voteforsolohour.com Stitcher Isagenix Lori Harder Lori and Chris Harder Nick Unsworth Episode 55 from NMX 3 Nuts Crankset Group Episode 49 with Ryan Skelly Teespring Episode 31 with Amy Porterfield Will Smith and The Wall Will Smith on The Charlie Rose Show Casey Kasem Oprah Audible - Solohourbook.com Howard Stern with Jerry Seinfeld, June 26, 2013 Howard Stern with Louis C.K.                

Episode 55 is coming to you LIVE from New Media Expo! This is unlike anything else we've done before on The Solopreneur Hour: it's a two-part show AND it's live. Rejoining us is Facebook expert and business coach Nick Unsworth. In part one, Nick and I have a chat about his first visit to NMX, his upcoming event with Gary Vaynerchuk and the beginnings of his personal podcast launch. During the second half of the show, I break down what it takes to create a successful interview podcast, while chatting with Nick and we field questions from a live audience at NMX (ala Find Your Swing™). In the opening segment of this episode, you'll hear Nick share his philsophies on creating quantum leap growth in any business, why he's choosing NOW to get into podcasting and the immense value in leveraging influencers in your industry. And live from NMX in the second segment, I talk about the nuances of creating a successful interview podcast and then we dive into our live discussion of Nick's questions on how to fully leverage his existing community and success into his upcoming podcast venture. Whether you're starting out or have already launched your podcast - or aren't in the podcasting business at all - you'll find a goldmine of nuggets in this two-part show.  There's SO much value you've got to listen to hear it all; here's a snapshot of just a few things you'll discover: What Oprah and Howard Stern have in common and why you should emulate both Nick's $50,000 lesson and how his lesson applies to your business. How Nick leveraged his $30,000 book buy with Gary Vaynerchuk The 5 keys to a successful interview including why you should throw away your questions The necessity of a great introduction and the monetary value it brings Nick's genius promotion strategies and how you can use his techniques, whatever industry you're in This is a show like no other! From Nick's wealth of leverage techniques to my breakdown of the finer techniques of interviewing, there is a generous dose of business knowledge guaranteed to inspire you to create, act and MOVE yourself forward. And if you really love Nick and what he's got going on, come out to San Diego for his Life on Fire event on January 10th. In a generous act, Nick is offering a complimentary ticket to any Soloist!! It's an awesome event that includes Gary Vaynerchuk speaking live! To get in on the action, send an email to Nick@lifeonfire.com and cc: Michael@solopreneurhour.com. To connect with Nick online, find him on Twitter and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NicksFanPage  https://twitter.com/NickUnsworth   Resources from this episode: lifeonfire.com exoticsluxury.com newmediaexpo.com iwantsololab.com Gary V solohourbook.com Jayson Gaynard Nick Unsworth 3 Nuts    

Happy 2014 Soloists! We ushered in the new year with the fifth episode of Find Your Swing™ co-hosted by the talented and vivacious Dawn Marrs. In case you are new to the FYS shows, these episodes are entirely devoted to answering listeners' questions on solopreneurship. The questions range and vary in every show as do the people who contact us. Soloists write to us who are simply wondering what business they could create based on their skill set and interests; and yet others contact us who have already built successful businesses and now want to work less and expand more. Although the questions and the people differ from show to show, one common theme runs through them all: a desire to fire their 9 to 5 and work for themselves on their own terms as solopreneurs. In this particular show, we cover a number of topics including when to call in the marketing experts, how to marry two seemingly different passions and the absolutely VITAL role mentorship plays no matter what business you are in, no matter how successful that business is. Listen to hear even more great info like: Who and how to connect with people on Facebook to successfully grow your network How to translate brick and mortar business success into passive income streams The invaluable advice we give to one listener who has a PhD in engineering and wants to start a podcast - and how that advice is relevant to YOUR business How we suggest one listener combine his diverse interests of civil engineering and photography The most direct way to find a successful mentor who will help you and your business grow And that's just a glimpse of what episode 54 has in store for you. There's a metric ton of great info in this show, thanks to your questions! We couldn't do this show without you so if you have a burning question about your business or just want another perspective, write to us here and we'll do our best to answer you live on the next FYS. Speaking of the next FYS, we have some exciting news! In 2014, Find Your Swing is going to become its very OWN podcast. Stay tuned for details - we'll keep you posted. While you wait, why not send Dawn some Soloist affection? You can find her on Facebook and Twitter: https://www.facebook.com/dawnmarrsdotcom https://twitter.com/dawnmarrs Resources from this episode: It's time to get the coaching and mentorship that will crush your business in 2014! Get it here:  Iwantsololab.com Get your FREE Audiobook! Solohourbook.com Expert Solopreneur Facebook and Social Media Training: Solopreneurhour.com/ninja dawnmarrs.com Solopreneurhour.com/40 Solopreneurhour.com/49 Isagenix

Hey everyone!  Happy New Year to you! It's been an amazing 5 months with you, and I can't wait to see what's in store for us in 2014!! This show is just a quickie, but here are some action steps: Please take 2 minutes and visit http://voteforsolohour.com to vote for The Solopreneur Hour as the Best New Podcast of 2013 for the annual Stitcher Awards.  We did it!!  We scored the official nomination!  Thank you!!!  You can vote once a day until January 13.  If you show proof (screen shots) that you've voted at least 10 times, you enter a drawing to win 6 FREE ONE ON ONE COACHING CALLS! (A $2000+ Value).  So, vote early and often, and SHARE it to your Facebook walls and Twitter feeds. If you're going to be at New Media Expo in Las Vegas, please find me (or tweet me at @solohour) so we can meet and say hello. Take some time to write down your goals for 2014.  Then tweet them to me, or post them on the Facebook wall. Thanks for being part of this!  I appreciate all of you.         Michael, Lara, and Dexter

Your network plays a pivotal role in your net worth, your business and your life. One of the key pillars of solopreneurship is relationships and building networks. You can see it in any successful solopreneur’s business. To show you exactly how this is done the right way, I brought Jayson Gaignard to the show today. In episode 53 Jayson Gaignard joins me to talk Timothy Ferris, masterminds, relationships and investing in networks. For most of his adult life Jayson has been a solopreneur; he realized very early on he was unemployable. And like most solopreneurs, he has seen his share of highs and lows. He has generated $84,000 in just a few hours and brought Timothy Ferriss of The Four Hour Workweek to Canada for the first time; and Jayson has also been $250,000 in cash debt with no business and no set plan: just his solopreneurial mind, his network and his considerable willpower. Whether at the highs of highs or the lowest of lows on his journey, Jayson has understood, utilized and leveraged the value of his network. As he says in this show, “I knew the bank could take my accounts, but they could never take my network.” Brilliant eh?! But this wasn’t the only brilliance Jayson shared on the show, he dropped some golden nuggets like: Why action without vision is simply a recipe for disaster. The 7 steps to forming and solidifying a relationship with ANYONE, even the “gurus” you admire and emulate. Why the integrity of your word is worth more than anything else. The importance of celebrating your wins and your progress, even when you think you haven’t made it yet. An unexpected yet simple way to connect and reach out with speakers after their events Together we dive into real life lessons on how he created, built and leveraged relationships and networks for success, and how you can do the same thing in your business. For even more on networks and net worth, connect with Jayson on Facebook and Twitter: https://twitter.com/JaysonGaignard https://www.facebook.com/JaysonGaignard   Resources from this episode: http://mastermindtalks.com http://solohourbook.com Yanik Silver's Underground Event Cadre DC: A Networking Group The Four Hour Chef Your Network is Your Net Worth: Unlock the Hidden Power of Connections for Wealth, Success, and Happiness in the Digital Age http://www.smartpassiveincome.com http://solopreneurhour.com/NMX

Do you know what affiliate marketing is and why it’s important in any business you create? If you’ve read Rich Dad, Poor Dad - one of the 5 must-read solopreneur books - then you do. And if you haven’t yet, pick up a copy of the book and listen to this show! Matt McWilliams, one of the premier affiliate managers in the world, joined me to answer these questions and more in episode 52. In a nutshell, what Matt does is to build intimate relationships with scale. What does that mean and why should that matter to your solopreneur biz? As we’ve talked about in previous shows, relationships are the heart and soul of anything you do. And the more connection you can create in your relationships with your audience and/or clients, the stronger those ties will be. Matt has figured out how to build those strong ties with large audiences for many, many businesses. Sound like someone you can learn from? You bet he is! Here are just a few things you’ll learn in this episode: Why you may already be sitting on a goldmine of affiliate programs without even knowing it - and how to cash in. The key to choosing partnerships and products to affiliate with. The steps to take to create your own affiliate programs. What is CPA and why is it relevant to your business? The necessity of being clear on your “why”. Why are your a solopreneur or dreaming of becoming one? For any solopreneur committed to creating the lifestyle of their dreams, affiliate marketing is a topic you MUST know about it and Matt is your one-stop source. Whether you want to become an affiliate or build an affiliate program of your own - or just somewhere in between, there’s plenty to learn in this show. So grab your notebook or Evernote and dive in. As a special bonus Matt created a gift for all of you Soloists! Find it here: http://www.mattmcwilliams.com/solohour/ Ready for more affiliation with Matt? Send him some Soloist love on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattmcwilliams2 Resources from this episode: Get coaching and mentorship to crush your business in 2014: http://iwantsololab.com http://solopreneurhour.com/NMX http://mattmcwilliams.com http://shareasale.com http://www.clickbank.com

For episode 51, I chatted with the ever-evolving and driven Dan Norris, fellow podcaster and solopreneur. We talk Gary Vaynerchuk, Howard Stern, and Neil Patel…among many other great topics. Dan’s solopreneur background includes currently being the co-partner of WPCurve, a company that provides unlimited small fixes to your WordPress site for a small monthly fee of $69. Prior to WPCurve, Dan built and sold a web site business and learned tremendous lessons along the way; he even built a business in 7 days! In our interview he talks about that fun project, plus giving away business ideas as content, and working at things he loves to do (and things he doesn’t love). In this show you’ll hear Dan’s full commitment to building the most successful solopreneur lifestyle possible. In his words he said, “I won’t accept any situation in life until I’m successful.” And to him success equates to owning a business that doesn’t need his time & attention 12+ hours a day, something all of us as solopreneurs can relate to. He also gives his thoughts on fascinating subjects like: The magic formula for engagement with your audience. What it takes to be a great interviewer and who the best are right now. Is patience a virtue or a liability for solopreneurs Do you really need to find a niche? How to avoid failure all together. As someone who has successfully built and sold a business, Dan has genuine wisdom to share and he gives a ton of his knowledge in this episode! If you're looking to connect with him, he’s on Facebook and Twitter: https://www.facebook.com/dannorrisinformly/ https://twitter.com/thedannorris Resources from this episode: http://thedannorris.com https://wpcurve.com https://www.facebook.com/likedannorris http://inform.ly http://inform.ly/webdomination/ http://www.leadpages.net http://www.thinktraffic.co.uk http://www.copyblogger.com https://twitter.com/solohour Crush It (See resources section for link) http://solopreneurhour.com/NMX http://calacanis.com http://www.howardstern.com http://thedannorris.com/is-startup-validation-bullshit/ http://neilpatel.com