Every Sunday I share a quick update from my last week in business as a Canadian family lawyer and cofounder of my legal tech company (Visto.ai), including the best stories, lessons learned, key takeaways, book(s) I'm reading and more. Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss it!
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Episodes
Jan 17, 2020
Jan 17, 2020
9 min
Chatting about the benefits of working for yourself, including how to unlock the freedom lifestyle, why it's important to think about before you get there and the pros and cons of the journey. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and if you want more content to help you on your solopreneur journey, make sure to join the community here: https://www.solopreneurgrind.com/join
Jan 10, 2020
Jan 10, 2020
7 min
Chatting about why the December holiday was so important for me, mainly because I realized for the second year in a row that I hit a big wall in November. So I discuss why and what I'll be doing about it. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and if you want more content to help you on your solopreneur journey, make sure to join the community here: https://www.solopreneurgrind.com/join
Dec 16, 2019
Dec 16, 2019
42 min
In this episode, I talk to Josh and Cel from the Unstuck Institute about:
- How their businesses brought them together to start a business podcast
- What they recommend to those looking to start or grow their own business
- How to start a podcast of your own (software and hardware)
And much more.
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https://www.unstuck.institute/
@unstuck.institute
Cel:
wellnesscucinallc.com
@chef_rdn
Josh:
jbit.tech
Dec 9, 2019
Dec 9, 2019
50 min
In this episode, I talk to Joseph C Wells about:
- The actions he took to start blogging after feeling unfulfilled in his day job
- The projects Joe is working on and how he pulled the trigger on them
- The lessons, strategies, insights, books and blogs that he recommends to help others lead a more successful life
And much more.
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Where to find Joe:
@josephcwells
Nov 29, 2019
Nov 29, 2019
57 min
In this episode, I talk to Chad Peterson about:
- How he started as an entrepreneur and was able to start multiple successful businesses
- What people need to know and do around starting and growing a business successfully
- How the buying/selling industry works and if it's right for you
And much more.
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Where to find Chad:
https://petersonacquisitions.com/
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Nov 29, 2019
Nov 29, 2019
10 min
Chatting about email marketing, how to increase your email open rates and the 3 main reasons people open your emails. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and if you want more content to help you on your solopreneur journey, make sure to join the community here: https://www.solopreneurgrind.com/join Blog post on how to start an email list in 4 steps here: https://www.solopreneurgrind.com/how-to-grow-an-email-list-in-4-easy-steps/
Nov 22, 2019
Nov 22, 2019
59 min
In this episode, I talk to Brian Dixon about:
- How he went from long-time teacher and employee to starting out as a solopreneur
- What Brian did to land paid speaking gigs and his first few clients
- The keys to finding clarity, purpose and a rock-solid business to start as a solopreneur
And much more.
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Nov 15, 2019
Nov 15, 2019
50 min
In this episode, I talk to Morgan Gist MacDonald about:
- How Morgan pivoted from academia to starting her own book publishing agency
- The way she grew a team of contractors from 3 to 18 in just a few years
- The current state of the book publishing industry and how to get started
And much more.
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Where to find Morgan and her business:
https://www.facebook.com/PaperRavenBooks/
"Voice Memos from a Young Founder"
Nov 15, 2019
Nov 15, 2019
9 min
Chatting about the fact that I'm in the middle of a big marketing grind and exactly how I'm approaching it (and how you can too). Having a small, or zero, budget is actually a good thing because it forces you to do all of the crucial marketing steps, which I discuss in more detail! Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and if you want more content to help you on your solopreneur journey, make sure to join the community here: https://www.solopreneurgrind.com/join
Nov 8, 2019
Nov 8, 2019
10 min
Chatting about how I started at a new legal tech incubator and by doing so, learned why working from home is not optimal if you're looking to maximize productivity, motivation and happiness. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and if you want more content to help you on your solopreneur journey, make sure to join the community here: https://www.solopreneurgrind.com/join