{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Prospecting on Purpose","title":"Ep 116: Top 3 Solopreneur Challenges & Smart Strategies to Overcome Them","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2280,"description":"In this episode of Prospecting on Purpose, we dive deep into the real-world journey of the solopreneur with guests Joe Rano (Founder) and Carly Ries (Fractional CMO) of Lifestar—a dynamic platform built to support business-of-one professionals. Drawing from a survey of over 300 solopreneurs, Joe and Carly share the top three challenges nearly every solopreneur faces: lead generation, selling with confidence, and managing time effectively. From skipping big-budget marketing tactics to building relationships that generate warm leads, this conversation is packed with game-changing insights for anyone navigating the solopreneur path.Whether you're a coach, consultant, or creative entrepreneur, this episode is your guide to growing a business that aligns with your values—and your lifestyle. 🔑 Key Highlights: Why \"flying solo\" doesn't mean doing it alone as a solopreneurThe biggest mistake most solopreneurs make when talking about their businessHow to stop sounding \"salesy\" and start building trustWhy community and conversation often outperform digital marketingHow solopreneurs can use automation and SOPs to reclaim their timeThe mindset shift from \"employee\" to intentional business owner Whether you're just starting out or optimizing a thriving business, this episode gives you the clarity, encouragement, and practical tools to succeed as a solopreneur.🎯 Don't miss Joe and Carly's wisdom on building a profitable, purpose-driven business of one. Connect with Joe Rando (Founder, Lifestar): 🌐 Learn more about Lifestar: www.lifestar.com/intro💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/joer📧 Email: joe@lifestar.comConnect with Carly Ries (Fractional CMO, Lifestar): 💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/carlyries📧 Email: carly@lifestar.comConnect with Sara https://www.saramurray.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@saramurraysales LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saramurraysales/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saramurraysales/Solopreneur #BusinessOfOne #SalesForSolopreneurs #Lifestar...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/xLLc2dxyoy2D-WZXCei2fFwcsgxgNDzkq-s14JBpg9s/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hMmI1/MjUzNDEyYzQ3NGYx/ZDY3NzU3ZTA1OGE5/YzY2Mi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}