Smart Solo Business
Smart Solo Business
Stephen Lahey
I help solo professionals acquire their ideal clients
Brian Clark of Copyblogger Shares His Content Marketing Tips For Solo Professionals
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 wisdom 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.
Aug 26, 2015
37 min
Ian Altman on How You Can Become Outrageously Successful Targeting and Winning New 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.
Aug 12, 2015
32 min
How to Narrow Your Marketing Focus, Stand Out and Profit: Dianna Huff Shares Her Story
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.
Jul 29, 2015
24 min
Stephanie Wetzel-Cottrell Shares Branding and Website Design Tips For Small Businesses and Solos
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.
Jul 8, 2015
30 min
How to Turn Your Best Ideas Into Goals and Successful Projects: An Interview with Charlie Gilkey
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.
Jun 24, 2015
26 min
Brian Shea on the Four Paths to a Simpler and More Successful 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.
May 27, 2015
28 min
Move Your Clients to Make Fast, Favorable Decisions: Powerful Sales Tips From Andy Paul
[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.
May 20, 2015
27 min
Free Agent — Katy Tynan Shares Her Proven Roadmap to Successful Self-Employment
[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.
May 13, 2015
27 min
The Truth About Social Media Marketing: An Interview with Mark Schaefer
[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.
May 6, 2015
23 min
Jana Sedivy on How to Boost Your Marketing Results with Simple Market Research
[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.
Apr 29, 2015
26 min
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