Canadian lawyer and tech founder Josh Schachnow interviews successful solopreneurs to hear their best stories, lessons, advice and more. If you want to learn the secrets of successful small businesses or get solopreneur business ideas, then the Solopreneur Grind Podcast is just for you.
Episodes
Friday Apr 04, 2025
Friday Apr 04, 2025
In this episode of the Solopreneur Grind Podcast, I talk to Gal Ratner about:
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:13 About Shop Snap: A Unique E-commerce Platform
00:57 The Origin Story of Shop Snap
01:59 Team and E-commerce Industry Insights
03:26 Steps to Start a SaaS Business
10:56 Challenges and Advice for Entrepreneurs
13:51 The Role of AI in Software Development and Marketing
17:52 Conclusion and Contact Information
And much more.
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Where to find Gal Ratner:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/galratner/
https://www.shopsnap.io/
https://www.invertedsoftware.com/
https://www.blogcloud.io/
#sgpodcast #solopreneur #businesspodcast
Tuesday Mar 25, 2025
Tuesday Mar 25, 2025
In this episode of the Solopreneur Grind Podcast, I talk to Philippe Burns about:
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:15 Philip's Background and Tech Thursday's Origin
01:04 Scaling Tech Thursday and Neo Financial Experience
05:45 The Importance of In-Person Events
08:33 Starting an In-Person Event Business
12:29 Challenges and Business Model
16:19 Future Plans and Market Expansion
19:41 Encouragement for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
21:32 Conclusion and Contact Information
And much more.
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Want to get even more solopreneur podcasts, content and the first 3 chapters of my e-book: “Just Get Started: Key business lessons from 2 businesses, 5 years and 100+ podcast episodes”?
Make sure you're subscribed on my Substack here: https://joshschachnow.substack.com/
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Where to find Philippe Burns:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/philippe-burns/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/tech-thursday/
#sgpodcast #solopreneur #businesspodcast
Wednesday Mar 05, 2025
Wednesday Mar 05, 2025
In this episode of the Solopreneur Grind Podcast, I talk to Ryan Cote about:
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:27 Ryan's Background and Family Business
02:00 Starting the Side Business
04:10 The Evolution of SEO and Digital Marketing
07:26 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
12:26 Balancing Multiple Businesses
18:07 Final Thoughts and Contact Information
And much more.
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Want to follow along on my solopreneur journey and get the first 3 chapters of my e-book: “Just Get Started: Key business lessons from 2 businesses, 5 years and 100+ podcast episodes”?
Make sure you're subscribed on my Substack here: https://joshschachnow.substack.com/
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Where to find Ryan Cote:
https://ballantinedigital.com/
https://www.functionalmedicineseo.com/
Building and Growing Businesses and Side Hustles | SG Podcast Episode 129 with Ryan Cote
#sgpodcast #solopreneur #businesspodcast
Thursday Feb 20, 2025
Thursday Feb 20, 2025
In this episode of the Solopreneur Grind Podcast, I talk to Kenneth Lo about:
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:33 Kenneth's Entrepreneurial Journey
01:27 Internal Debate and Decision Making
02:25 Co-Founding Zen Biz Services
03:55 Key Steps to Building an AI Business
06:58 Challenges of Solopreneurship
08:38 Advice for Solopreneurs
11:04 AI in Business Operations
17:01 Favorite AI Tools for Solopreneurs
18:45 Conclusion and Contact Information
And much more.
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Want to follow along on my solopreneur journey and get the first 3 chapters of my e-book: “Just Get Started: Key business lessons from 2 businesses, 5 years and 100+ podcast episodes”?
Make sure you're subscribed on my Substack here: https://joshschachnow.substack.com/
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Where to find Kenneth Lo:
https://kennethlo.ai/bio/
https://zenbizservices.com/
Monday Feb 10, 2025
Monday Feb 10, 2025
In this episode of the Solopreneur Grind Podcast, I talk to Bill Huang about:
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:16 Bill Wong's Background and Career Journey
01:48 Transition to Solopreneurship
02:41 Building 10xGuitar and Other Ventures
04:16 Partnerships and Business Strategies
08:58 Advice for Aspiring Solopreneurs
12:56 Challenges and Reflections on Entrepreneurship
20:25 Final Thoughts and Networking Tips
And much more.
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Want to follow along on my solopreneur journey, never miss another podcast episode and get the first 3 chapters of my e-book: “Just Get Started: Key business lessons from 2 businesses, 5 years and 100+ podcast episodes”?
Make sure you're subscribed on our Substack here: https://joshschachnow.substack.com/
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Where to find Bill Huang:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-huang-cto/
https://tenxguitar.com/
https://www.growtaft.com/
https://contractsage.com/
https://policy-sage.com/
#sgpodcast #solopreneur #businesspodcast
Tuesday Dec 10, 2024
Tuesday Dec 10, 2024
In this episode of the Solopreneur Grind Podcast, I talk to Mike Taber about:
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:19 Mike Tabor's Background and Career Journey
01:22 The Birth of BlueTick
03:35 Challenges in the Cold Email Industry
05:54 Validation Process and Key Steps for Success
12:32 The Solopreneur Journey
14:36 Final Advice and Contact Information
And much more.
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Want to follow along on my solopreneur journey, never miss another podcast episode and get the first 3 chapters of my e-book: “Just Get Started: Key business lessons from 2 businesses, 5 years and 100+ podcast episodes”?
Make sure you're subscribed on our Substack here: https://joshschachnow.substack.com/
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Where to find Mike Taber:
https://x.com/SingleFounder
https://bluetick.io/
https://www.foundercafe.com/
SG Podcast Episode 126: Building a Successful SaaS Business (and more) with Mike Taber
#sgpodcast #solopreneur #businesspodcast
Sunday Nov 24, 2024
Sunday Nov 24, 2024
In this episode of the Solopreneur Grind Podcast, I talk to LeShawnda Fitzgerald about:
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:13 Founding ReadyForSpanish.com
01:50 Challenges and Growth During COVID
03:35 Steps to Start a Business of your own
07:22 Balancing Work and Self-Care
10:29 Automation and Tools for Success
13:08 Final Thoughts and Contact Information
And much more.
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Want to follow along on my solopreneur journey, never miss another podcast episode and get the first 3 chapters of my e-book: “Just Get Started: Key business lessons from 2 businesses, 5 years and 100+ podcast episodes”?
Make sure you're subscribed on our Substack here: https://joshschachnow.substack.com/
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Where to find LeShawnda Fitzgerald:
https://readyforspanish.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/leshawndafitzgerald/
Wednesday Nov 13, 2024
Wednesday Nov 13, 2024
In this episode of the Solopreneur Grind Podcast, I talk to ElsaMarie D'Silva about:
00:00 Understanding the Economic Impact of Social Issues
01:30 Challenges in Starting an Organization and Breaking the Silence
14:28 Global Examples of Courageous Women
15:32 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
16:57 Closing Remarks and Contact Information
And much more.
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Want to follow along on my solopreneur journey, never miss another podcast episode and get the first 3 chapters of my e-book: “Just Get Started: Key business lessons from 2 businesses, 5 years and 100+ podcast episodes”? Make sure you're subscribed on our Substack here: https://joshschachnow.substack.com/
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Where to find ElsaMarie D'Silva:
https://reddotfoundation.org/
http://www.elsamariedsilva.com/
SG Podcast Episode 124: Breaking the silence and not-for-profits with ElsaMarie D'Silva
#sgpodcast #solopreneur #businesspodcast
Friday Sep 20, 2024
Friday Sep 20, 2024
Every week I share my business journey as an immigration lawyer and tech cofounder in Canada!
Make sure to like/subscribe to follow along and drop any questions in the comments.
And make sure you're on my Substack to get my top business story and tip of the week here: https://joshschachnow.substack.com/
Agenda:
00:00 Introduction and Greetings
00:53 Life Updates and New Property Purchase
01:35 Balancing Business and Personal Life
03:15 Lessons from Life Events
04:09 Efficiency and Productivity Insights
08:08 Book of the Week and Conclusion
Balancing Business and Life: Real Estate, Efficiency and More | Weekly Business Vlog #34
#businessblog #businessvlog #cofounder #lawyer
Friday Aug 23, 2024
Friday Aug 23, 2024
Every week I share my business journey as an immigration lawyer and tech cofounder in Canada!
Make sure to like/subscribe to follow along and drop any questions in the comments.
And make sure you're on my Substack to get my top business story and tip of the week here: https://joshschachnow.substack.com/
Agenda:
00:00 Introduction and New Format
00:47 Entrepreneur Weekly Exercise Routines
01:42 Detailed Breakdown of Weekly Workouts
05:04 Importance of Morning Exercise
06:38 Weekend and Seasonal Activities
07:26 Incorporating More Walking
08:21 Conclusion and Book Update
Workout routines for entrepreneurs | Weekly Business Vlog #33
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