Let me debunk the myth that solopreneurship leads to loneliness. Thereโs a common misconception that solopreneurship leads to isolation, worsening the loneliness many already feel in corporate life. This isnโt true. One perspective argues the contrary. It speaks of solopreneurship as actually being crucial for rebuilding deep albeit covenantal...
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Are You Seeking For Fame As A Solopreneur?
Here’s a cautionary tale for would-be solo influencers. Lord Byron, a notorious incestuous adulterer, who fled his homeland and died of malaria in a foreign war, once said: “๐๐ฎ๐บ๐ฒ ๐ถ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ฟ๐๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ผ๐๐๐ต.” Should you seek it? How many Gen-X managers on LinkedIn chase fame? Few have more...
Are You An Expert Unable To Make Profitable Connections?
If you’re a subject matter expert, communicating your expertise effectively to non-experts will be a significant challenge. Not doing so, however, will limit your engagement with potential clients, which will hinder your solo practice’s growth. So, here’s how to transform your solo practice with clear, relatable messaging. While simplifying...
Going Solo Consulting From Being A Corporate Employee?
Preparing for a smooth transition from employee to solopreneur is not complicated. It beats dreaming of becoming a solopreneur while being a full-time employee. No better way exists to end fantasizing than by publishing your thoughts as a subject matter expert. Letโs talk about how to do it within...
How Great Solopreneurs Thrive On Negative Criticism
Can you strengthen your solopreneur plan using others’ negative criticisms? Yes, because criticism is part of becoming a solopreneur. You’ll need a thick skin if all you’ve been is a full-time employee all your life. But embracing criticism is your growth tool. Consider Aesop’s fable of ๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ...
Have You Heard Of Value-Driven Networking?
It’s the secret to a sustainable solopreneur career. Transitioning from a corporate job to solopreneurship hinges on building an ongoing cycle of meaningful interactions with commercially-viable connections. These connections aren’t just random contacts. They need to be capable of sustaining your venture and replacing your corporate income. What would...
What’s Your Worst Solopreneur Roadblock To Getting Repeat Business?
Which out of 4 is your worst? There are 4 typical roadblocks that may significantly impact your solopreneur’s ability to generate ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ ๐ฏ๐๐๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ๐๐. ๐ As an entrepreneur, your assessment of your specific situation may identify one of these as the worst. While you could be confronting all four, to...
The Secret To Predictable Freelance Income
Don’t shun freelancing because of irregular income! There are many activities you could practice to get sales quick. But if your problem is a lack of revenue regularity, then you’re missing out because of ignorance. Because you don’t have to rely on a constant hustle to get new clients....
From Remote Worker to Freelancer
How to juggle multiple “employers” This was a legitimate concern for me. You soon realize a freelancer is responsible for: Branding yourself Acquiring clients Managing competing demands Keeping skill set sharp Remaining legally compliant Tracking revenue Staying competitive Securing repeat sales Meeting client expectations Scaling & delegating work Networking...