Episode Summary:
In this episode of the Work at Home Rockstar Podcast, Tim Melanson chats with Liz Steblay, Founder of Professional Independent Consultants of America (PICA) and ProKo Agency. Liz shares how an unexpected layoff led to a thriving solopreneur career. She unpacks essential lessons on managing finances, setting the right rates, and building businesses through relationships rather than cold sales tactics.
Who is Liz Steblay?
Known as the “Yoda of Solopreneur Success,” Liz Steblay brings decades of firsthand experience mentoring thousands of independent consultants and coaches. She's the author of "Succeeding as a Solopreneur" and founder of PICA, a nationwide community supporting solo professionals. Liz is passionate about helping people launch and grow fulfilling independent careers.
Connect with Liz Steblay:
Website: https://www.sixkeys.info/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/independentconsulting/
X (Twitter): https://x.com/Liz4consultants
Personal Website: https://www.lizsteblay.com/
PICA Network: http://www.picanetwork.org
Host Contact Details:
Website: https://workathomerockstar.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workathomerockstar
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workathomerockstar
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timmelanson
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkAtHomeRockStarPodcast
Twitter: https://twitter.com/workathomestar
In this Episode:
00:01:00 – Liz’s Story of Success: From layoff to thriving solopreneur
00:06:45 – Lessons from Failure: Planning ahead for taxes and cash flow
00:15:00 – Tools for Success: Building a "Secret Bank" for tax savings
00:22:15 – Pricing Right: Overcoming the fear of charging what you're worth
00:44:00 – Guest Solo: Launching her book "Succeeding as a Solopreneur"
