Smart Solo Business

Too many business owners are challenged by flatlining revenue and the stress that goes with that. David Shriner-Cahn is on the podcast today to help hard-working solo entrepreneurs attack and solve these types of problems. David founded his firm, TEND Strategic Partners, in 2006. Through his unique approach to consulting, David creates strategies to solve […] The post Solving Small Business Problems and Driving Growth with David Shriner-Cahn appeared first on 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 completely online business model. I’m excited to have him join me on the podcast today and share his business and and content marketing tips! Founded by […] The post Brian Clark of Copyblogger Shares His Content Marketing Tips For Solo Professionals appeared first on Smart Solo Business.

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 professionals to become outrageously successful targeting and winning new business. Ian is a successful entrepreneur and a bestselling author. His latest book, Same […] The post Ian Altman on How You Can Become Outrageously Successful Targeting and Winning New Business appeared first on Smart Solo Business.

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, BtoB, Response Magazine, Content Marketing Institute, MarketingSherpa, Marketing Profs, Clickz, Search Engine Watch and Search Engine News. Dianna launched her marketing communications consulting practice in […] The post How to Narrow Your Marketing Focus, Stand Out and Profit: Dianna Huff Shares Her Story appeared first on Smart Solo Business.

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 facing that same challenge — until I connected with today’s guest. I’m joined on the podcast today by […] The post Stephanie Wetzel-Cottrell Shares Branding and Website Design Tips For Small Businesses and Solos appeared first on Smart Solo Business.

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-Fluff Guide to Navigating the Five Stages of Small Business Growth. As business owners, we’ve all had good ideas that never came to fruition.  Why? […] The post How to Turn Your Best Ideas Into Goals and Successful Projects: An Interview with Charlie Gilkey appeared first on Smart Solo Business.

[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 to have him join us on the podcast today to discuss his approach to building a simpler and more successful business. Brian founded his firm, Shea Consulting, […] The post Brian Shea on the Four Paths to a Simpler and More Successful Business appeared first on Smart Solo Business.

[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 more of the customers they want most. Over the past few years, Andy has written two bestselling books on selling — Zero-Time Selling: […] The post Move Your Clients to Make Fast, Favorable Decisions: Powerful Sales Tips From Andy Paul appeared first on Smart Solo Business.

[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 professionals like us to adapt to this evolving landscape and thrive. Today we’ll be discussing Katy’s exciting new book, Free Agent: The Independent Professional’s Roadmap […] The post Free Agent — Katy Tynan Shares Her Proven Roadmap to Successful Self-Employment appeared first on Smart Solo Business.

[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 SXSW, Social Media Week London, the National Economic Development Association, Word of Mouth Marketing Conference Tokyo, and National Association of State CIOs. Mark […] The post The Truth About Social Media Marketing: An Interview with Mark Schaefer appeared first on Smart Solo Business.

[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 insights, create the kind of value that your ideal clients crave most, and market your services more effectively. My special guest on the podcast today is Jana Sedivy. […] The post Jana Sedivy on How to Boost Your Marketing Results with Simple Market Research appeared first on Smart Solo Business.

[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 growth. Simply put, you’re only one person and you just can’t do it all by yourself. Fortunately, my guest on […] The post Take Back Your Time and Master Your Business: Azi Rosenblum on Strategic Outsourcing appeared first on Smart Solo Business.

[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 clients’ business life and make the world a little better. Of course, learning how to create and communicate a business value mission […] The post Steve Woodruff on How to Create a Business Value Mission and Attract Your Ideal Clients appeared first on Smart Solo Business.

[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 question that we all need to answer as solo entrepreneurs if we want to succeed long-term. Mike Brown is my guest […] The post Solo Professionals: Tap the Business Building Power of Innovation with Brainzooming™ appeared first on Smart Solo Business.

[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 clearly loves teaching, and today he’s here to teach you how to target and win more of your ideal clients using […] The post Get Social Sales Results with LinkedIn Groups: Paul Castain Shares His Secrets appeared first on Smart Solo Business.

[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 a Wall Street publisher, to selling to the C-suite in the technology and healthcare sector, to his current role as a […] The post Mastering Ethical Persuasion: Peter McLaughlin on NLP and Sales for Solopreneurs appeared first on Smart Solo Business.

[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 launching his consulting practice in 1994, John also served as CEO for a major consumer products company in Canada. John is a prolific writer. […] The post John R. Bell on ‘Do Less Better: The Power of Strategic Sacrifice in a Complex World’ appeared first on Smart Solo Business.

[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 Life, (without spending a penny on advertising) when she wrote it in 1991. Paulette has been monetizing her content, and that of her […] The post 5 Fascinating Ways to Monetize Your Content: An Interview with Paulette Ensign appeared first on Smart Solo Business.

[Legacy post: Small Business Talent] Today my special guest on the podcast is Patrick McFadden. For the past five years, Patrick has owned and operated Indispensable Marketing a specialized firm providing marketing advice and solutions to small business owners and solopreneurs like us. In early 2013, Patrick was selected as an American Express OpenForum Marketing Advisor […] The post Patrick McFadden — 7 Rules For Better Small Business Marketing appeared first on Smart Solo Business.

[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. As an introvert myself, I thrive on it. At the same time, our success as self-employed professionals is largely dependent on our ability to connect with […] The post Mayer on Selling For Introverts: Stay True To Who You Are And Increase Your Sales appeared first on Smart Solo Business.