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Course Creation for Solopreneurs: How to Design Online Courses That Actually Transform Your Students and Grow Your BusinessThe Handoff Method: Effective Course Creation for Skill MasteryFor solopreneurs looking to build an online course that truly transforms students, understanding the difference between transferring information and transferring skills is key. In this episode, we introduce the Handoff Method, a simple three-step approach to course design that helps your students move from "I get it" to "I can do it." You'll learn:Why most online courses fail to transfer actual skillsThe absurd way most courses are structured (and why we'd never accept it in other fields)The three steps of the Handoff Method: Me, Us, YouA real example of this me...
2026-02-0407 min
Small Business StoriesFranchising in 2026: Choosing the Right Franchise and Avoiding Costly Mistakes with Franzy Co-Founder Alex SmereczniakS6:E9 Pattern Discussed: Borrowed credibility, unearned trust. A founder attaches themselves to a "known" brand, platform, or business model and assumes it will carry visibility and trust, but the local operator work that actually earns belief (standards, reputation, community proof, consistency) still has to happen. How it keeps good businesses unseen, untrusted, underpaid, or underperforming: it creates a quiet mismatch between what the audience expects and what they experience, so people hesitate, churn, or never refer. Why it shows up across many businesses: I hear this across franchises, startups, and service businesses: people buy "brand" or "...
2026-01-3134 min
Small Business StoriesUnlock Your Influence: Executive Presence, Confidence, and Leadership Strategy with Vernessa HopkinsS6:E8 Loralyn Mears, PhD, aka "Dr. LL," brings you thoughtful conversations with entrepreneurs and small business leaders navigating visibility, leadership, and growth. Thank you for being here. Core pattern: People assume their capability will speak for itself, then accidentally leave their "first impression story" to chance. When that happens, others decide what you mean, what you're worth, and whether you're credible, before you ever get to show your work. This shows up everywhere: founders, consultants, leaders, job seekers. They are doing real work, but their presence, framing, and positioning are not carrying it.
2026-01-3036 minSmall Business StoriesUnlock Your Influence: Executive Presence, Confidence, and Leadership Strategy with Vernessa HopkinsS6:E8 Loralyn Mears, PhD, aka "Dr. LL," brings you thoughtful conversations with entrepreneurs and small business leaders navigating visibility, leadership, and growth. Thank you for being here. Core pattern: People assume their capability will speak for itself, then accidentally leave their "first impression story" to chance. When that happens, others decide what you mean, what you're worth, and whether you're credible, before you ever get to show your work. This shows up everywhere: founders, consultants, leaders, job seekers. They are doing real work, but their presence, framing, and positioning are not carrying it.
2026-01-3036 minCourse Creation for Solopreneurs: How to Design Online Courses That Actually Transform Your Students and Grow Your BusinessWhy Students Give Up on Your Course Before They Even Get Started: A Course Creation Mistake Every Solopreneur MakesCreating an online course? Solopreneurs often make this course design mistake without realizing it. And it's costing them students, testimonials, and future sales.In this episode, I share a personal story about learning to crochet that reminded me why so many course creators lose students before they even get started.You'll learn:Why students give up on courses in the first few minutesWhat the "curse of knowledge" is and how it affects your course designHow to figure out where your audience truly is in their journeyThe difference between a "beginner" and a "beginner beginner"...
2026-01-2810 min
Small Business StoriesWhat Ticket Sales Companies Gets Wrong and a New Solution by Fanfare Founder Michael DodsworthS6:E7 Loralyn Mears, PhD, aka "Dr. LL," brings you thoughtful conversations with entrepreneurs and small business leaders navigating visibility, leadership, and growth. Thank you for being here. Overview There's a specific kind of fatigue that comes from "doing the right things" and still feeling ignored. You show up consistently, you post, you refine the offer, you keep building, and yet traction stays unpredictable. Often the issue is not effort, it's misalignment: the message is landing in the wrong place, or the experience is quietly breaking trust before people ever become customers. This...
2026-01-2727 minSmall Business StoriesWhat Ticket Sales Companies Gets Wrong and a New Solution by Fanfare Founder Michael DodsworthS6:E7 Loralyn Mears, PhD, aka "Dr. LL," brings you thoughtful conversations with entrepreneurs and small business leaders navigating visibility, leadership, and growth. Thank you for being here. Overview There's a specific kind of fatigue that comes from "doing the right things" and still feeling ignored. You show up consistently, you post, you refine the offer, you keep building, and yet traction stays unpredictable. Often the issue is not effort, it's misalignment: the message is landing in the wrong place, or the experience is quietly breaking trust before people ever become customers. This...
2026-01-2727 min
Small Business StoriesBuilding a Values-First Franchise: 180 Water Founder Jack Clark on Work-Life Balance and GrowthS6:E6 Loralyn Mears, PhD, aka "Dr. LL," brings you thoughtful conversations with entrepreneurs and small business leaders navigating visibility, leadership, and growth. Thank you for being here. When the world feels heavy and your business still needs you to show up, it's easy to live in a constant state of pressure. This episode is a calm conversation about building something real, staying steady through uncertainty, and creating structure that supports your life instead of consuming it. 👤 Guest: Jack Clark founder of 180Water Water well and filtration services, manufacturing, and franchising ⚠️ Core Problems Discusse...
2026-01-2228 minSmall Business StoriesBuilding a Values-First Franchise: 180 Water Founder Jack Clark on Work-Life Balance and GrowthS6:E6 Loralyn Mears, PhD, aka "Dr. LL," brings you thoughtful conversations with entrepreneurs and small business leaders navigating visibility, leadership, and growth. Thank you for being here. When the world feels heavy and your business still needs you to show up, it's easy to live in a constant state of pressure. This episode is a calm conversation about building something real, staying steady through uncertainty, and creating structure that supports your life instead of consuming it. 👤 Guest: Jack Clark founder of 180Water Water well and filtration services, manufacturing, and franchising ⚠️ Core Problems Discusse...
2026-01-2228 min
Small Business StoriesEmotional Intelligence at Work: How Clarity and Self-Awareness Help Leaders Navigate Uncertainty with Luz GonzalezS6:E5 Loralyn Mears, PhD, aka, "Dr. LL," loves bringing you entrepreneurs, small business owners, and actionable advice to you every week. Thank you for joining us! When the world feels overwhelming, clarity isn't a luxury. It's a survival skill. This conversation is for anyone trying to lead, build, or simply stay grounded in uncertain times. 👤 Guest: Luz Gonzalez Founder, EQ Refined Emotional intelligence educator, leadership and communication coach ⚠️ Core Problems Discussed Navigating emotional overwhelm in the workplace Misunderstanding assertiveness as aggression Losing clarity and focus in high-pressure environments 🥡 Practical Takeaways How emotio...
2026-01-2135 minSmall Business StoriesEmotional Intelligence at Work: How Clarity and Self-Awareness Help Leaders Navigate Uncertainty with Luz GonzalezS6:E5 Loralyn Mears, PhD, aka, "Dr. LL," loves bringing you entrepreneurs, small business owners, and actionable advice to you every week. Thank you for joining us! When the world feels overwhelming, clarity isn't a luxury. It's a survival skill. This conversation is for anyone trying to lead, build, or simply stay grounded in uncertain times. 👤 Guest: Luz Gonzalez Founder, EQ Refined Emotional intelligence educator, leadership and communication coach ⚠️ Core Problems Discussed Navigating emotional overwhelm in the workplace Misunderstanding assertiveness as aggression Losing clarity and focus in high-pressure environments 🥡 Practical Takeaways How emotio...
2026-01-2135 minCourse Creation for Solopreneurs: How to Design Online Courses That Actually Transform Your Students and Grow Your BusinessDo You Need a Script for Recording Online Course Lessons? Tips for Solopreneur Course CreatorsAre you ready to record your online course lessons but unsure whether to write a full script, use bullet points, or just wing it? This episode explores essential techniques for course creation that help solopreneurs build an online course that truly connects with their students. Learn from my 17 years of experience as an educator and course designer as I break down the three main approaches to lesson delivery and share which method works best.You'll learn:Why repeating yourself on camera tanks your credibility (and how scripts prevent it)The minimum preparation you need before hitting...
2026-01-2107 min
Small Business StoriesFrom Scientist to Small Business Owner: What Trial, Error, and Patience Teach You About Growth with Dr. Nivedita LahiriS6:E4 Starting a business can feel overwhelming, especially when the rules keep changing and the pressure never lets up. This conversation is a reminder that growth doesn't come from shortcuts, it comes from patience, learning, and staying human. 👤 Guest: Nivedita Lahiri, PhD Founder, Counsel Academy STEM educator and small business owner helping students build strong foundations in science, math, and critical thinking ⚠️ Core Problems Discussed Transitioning from academia into entrepreneurship Losing money on marketing that doesn't deliver results Trying to do everything alone and burni...
2026-01-1939 minSmall Business StoriesFrom Scientist to Small Business Owner: What Trial, Error, and Patience Teach You About Growth with Dr. Nivedita LahiriS6:E4 Starting a business can feel overwhelming, especially when the rules keep changing and the pressure never lets up. This conversation is a reminder that growth doesn't come from shortcuts, it comes from patience, learning, and staying human. 👤 Guest: Nivedita Lahiri, PhD Founder, Counsel Academy STEM educator and small business owner helping students build strong foundations in science, math, and critical thinking ⚠️ Core Problems Discussed Transitioning from academia into entrepreneurship Losing money on marketing that doesn't deliver results Trying to do everything alone and burni...
2026-01-1939 min
Small Business StoriesStaying True to Your Values Builds a Profitable Business When Growth Gets Hard with Jessica LoweryS6:E3 When growth gets hard, shortcuts start to look tempting. This conversation is about what happens when you don't cave into the pressure to take shortcuts. Dr. LL chats about wellness in keeping with January's theme. 👤 Guest: Jessica Lowery Founder, The Power of Elderberries Values-driven wellness entrepreneur and product innovator ⚠️ Core Problems Discussed Growing a product business without compromising integrity Navigating debt, lawsuits, and emotional burnout Standing out in crowded wellness and supplement markets 🥡 Practical Takeaways Why clarity of values matters more than speed How reframing product positioning can save a struggli...
2026-01-1734 minSmall Business StoriesStaying True to Your Values Builds a Profitable Business When Growth Gets Hard with Jessica LoweryS6:E3 When growth gets hard, shortcuts start to look tempting. This conversation is about what happens when you don't cave into the pressure to take shortcuts. Dr. LL chats about wellness in keeping with January's theme. 👤 Guest: Jessica Lowery Founder, The Power of Elderberries Values-driven wellness entrepreneur and product innovator ⚠️ Core Problems Discussed Growing a product business without compromising integrity Navigating debt, lawsuits, and emotional burnout Standing out in crowded wellness and supplement markets 🥡 Practical Takeaways Why clarity of values matters more than speed How reframing product positioning can save a struggli...
2026-01-1734 minCourse Creation for Solopreneurs: How to Design Online Courses That Actually Transform Your Students and Grow Your BusinessTurn a Low Enrollment Online Course Launch Into a Win: Course Creation Strategies for SolopreneursYou build an online course, launch it, and only a few people sign up. For solopreneurs trying to create an online course that grows their business, low enrollment feels like failure. But it doesn't have to be.In this episode, I share exactly what happened when my course launch got only one paid student, and the course creation strategies I used to turn it into a sold-out relaunch just months later.You'll learn:Why low enrollment only matters for certain types of coursesHow to cap your enrollment so selling feels easier and scarcity stays...
2026-01-1404 min
Small Business StoriesHerbal Medicine: Practical Health & Wellness for Overwhelmed Entrepreneurs with Lily KunningS6:E1 When everything feels like too much, small business owners don't need more noise. They need steadier conversations they can trust. In this episode, we sit down with Lily Kunning, founder of Haven Herbs, to talk about wellness and business driving connections in a way that's practical, grounded, and genuinely human. If people don't trust you, they won't buy from you. If they don't remember you, they can't look for you. 👤Guest: Lily Kunning / Haven Herbs / Herbalist, educator, wellness founder focused on ethical, sustainable, customer-centered care ⚠️Core Problems Discussed: *Feeling dismiss...
2026-01-0739 minSmall Business StoriesHerbal Medicine: Practical Health & Wellness for Overwhelmed Entrepreneurs with Lily KunningS6:E1 When everything feels like too much, small business owners don't need more noise. They need steadier conversations they can trust. In this episode, we sit down with Lily Kunning, founder of Haven Herbs, to talk about wellness and business driving connections in a way that's practical, grounded, and genuinely human. If people don't trust you, they won't buy from you. If they don't remember you, they can't look for you. 👤Guest: Lily Kunning / Haven Herbs / Herbalist, educator, wellness founder focused on ethical, sustainable, customer-centered care ⚠️Core Problems Discussed: *Feeling dismiss...
2026-01-0739 minCourse Creation for Solopreneurs: How to Design Online Courses That Actually Transform Your Students and Grow Your BusinessTwo Tools to Help You Create Online Courses Your Students Will Actually FinishOnline course completion is the key to course creation success. If your students aren't finishing, you're not getting testimonials, referrals, or repeat buyers. Just silence.The problem isn't your content. It's that your students don't understand why each lesson matters to them. And the common advice to "just explain why" doesn't work because it relies on you remembering to do it every single time.In this episode, I'll show you two structural tools that build purpose into every lesson automatically.You'll learn:Why students check out even when your content is solidThe...
2026-01-0710 min
Small Business StoriesHow Storytelling Builds Trust, Visibility, and Sales for Small Businesses with Robert Kennedy IIIS5:E40 If people don't trust you, they won't buy from you. If they don't remember you, they won't find you again. In this episode of Small Biz Stories, Robert Kennedy III breaks down how storytelling, video, and authentic communication help small businesses move from invisible to influential. 👤Guest: Robert Kennedy III CEO, Kinetic Communications Storytelling, video, and communication strategist ⚠️Core Problems Discussed Business owners relying on data instead of connection Fear of visibility and vulnerability on camera Confusing "stage" with "stadium"
2026-01-0341 minSmall Business StoriesHow Storytelling Builds Trust, Visibility, and Sales for Small Businesses with Robert Kennedy IIIS5:E40 If people don't trust you, they won't buy from you. If they don't remember you, they won't find you again. In this episode of Small Biz Stories, Robert Kennedy III breaks down how storytelling, video, and authentic communication help small businesses move from invisible to influential. 👤Guest: Robert Kennedy III CEO, Kinetic Communications Storytelling, video, and communication strategist ⚠️Core Problems Discussed Business owners relying on data instead of connection Fear of visibility and vulnerability on camera Confusing "stage" with "stadium"
2026-01-0341 minCourse Creation for Solopreneurs: How to Design Online Courses That Actually Transform Your Students and Grow Your BusinessHow Long to Make Your Course: Modules, Lessons, and What Makes a Valuable CourseYou're building your first online course and you can't stop asking: how long should it be?You've searched for answers. Maybe you even bought a course creation program hoping they'd tell you. But nobody gives you a straight answer.In this episode, I share 4 course length realities no one talks about - and they directly affect whether your course succeeds or fails.You'll learn:Why the "more content = more value" myth is destroying course completion ratesWhat actually determines how much you can charge (hint: it's not length)Real numbers for modules, lessons...
2025-12-3109 min
Small Business StoriesMost Small Businesses Struggle With Marketing Because They Can't Find Their Audience by Nathan YeungE5:S38 Most small businesses don't have a marketing problem: they have an audience clarity problem. In this episode of Small Biz Stories, Dr. LL sits down with Nathan Yeung, founder of Find Your Audience, to break down why perfectionism, feature overload, and poor framing keep brands invisible and how to fix it. 🔹 What You'll Learn Nathan shares practical insights on: Why 80% execution beats 99% perfection every time How consumer psychology influences buying decisions (even when customers can't articulate their needs) Why pricing, framing, and choice matt...
2025-12-2617 minSmall Business StoriesMost Small Businesses Struggle With Marketing Because They Can't Find Their Audience by Nathan YeungE5:S38 Most small businesses don't have a marketing problem: they have an audience clarity problem. In this episode of Small Biz Stories, Dr. LL sits down with Nathan Yeung, founder of Find Your Audience, to break down why perfectionism, feature overload, and poor framing keep brands invisible and how to fix it. 🔹 What You'll Learn Nathan shares practical insights on: Why 80% execution beats 99% perfection every time How consumer psychology influences buying decisions (even when customers can't articulate their needs) Why pricing, framing, and choice matt...
2025-12-2617 minCourse Creation for Solopreneurs: How to Design Online Courses That Actually Transform Your Students and Grow Your BusinessWhat to Put in Your Online Course: 5 Course Creation Truths Most Solopreneurs Never LearnYou want to build a course that helps people. But when you sit down to actually create it, you're staring at a blank screen thinking... what do I actually put in this thing? Most course creators just record everything they know and hope something sticks. That's why their students don't finish - and why refund requests pile up.In this episode, I share 5 truths I've learned in 17 years as an educator that separate courses that transform students from courses that just dump information.You'll learn:Why nobody buys a course for information - and...
2025-12-2409 minCourse Creation for Solopreneurs: How to Design Online Courses That Actually Transform Your Students and Grow Your BusinessThe Truth About Passive Income from Online Courses (For Solopreneurs)Passive income from online courses is a lie. At least the way course gurus sell it to solopreneurs.You followed the launch formula. Built your list. Sent the emails. Did everything the gurus told you to do. And you got almost no sales.In this episode, I share the story of my first course launch. $2,000 spent on a program. Six weeks of work. 2,000 people on my list. One sale. I break down why this happens to most course creators and what actually works instead.You'll learn:Why the success stories you see...
2025-12-1706 minCourse Creation for Solopreneurs: How to Design Online Courses That Actually Transform Your Students and Grow Your BusinessCourse Creation For Solopreneurs - TrailerWelcome to Course Creation for Solopreneurs, the podcast that helps you design online courses that actually transform your students and grow your business.I'm Dr. Curtis Satterfield. I've spent 17 years as an educator and course designer, helping thousands of students learn new skills. On this show, I'll help you build courses that get real results - courses that students actually finish, that generate testimonials, and that grow your business through word of mouth instead of constant marketing.Send me a message!
2025-12-1001 minCourse Creation for Solopreneurs: How to Design Online Courses That Actually Transform Your Students and Grow Your BusinessHow to Make Your Second Course Launch Easier: Online Course Creation TipsCourse design determines whether your second launch is easier or harder than your first. Learn how to build an online course that turns students into your marketing team.Your first course launch is a grind. You don't have testimonials, success stories, or proof that your course works. You're convincing people to take a chance on something unproven. But your second launch? That one should be easier. And whether it is or isn't comes down to what happens inside your course after people buy.In this episode, I'll show you the system that turns your students...
2025-12-1007 minCourse Creation for Solopreneurs: How to Design Online Courses That Actually Transform Your Students and Grow Your BusinessWhy Course Creation Programs Don't Teach You How to Build a Course (And What to Do Instead)You bought a course creation program expecting to learn how to build your course. But module after module was about launching, selling, and marketing - with almost nothing on how to actually structure your content so students get results.In this episode, I share the story of Anna, a book coach who paid $2,000 for a course creation program and asked for a refund. Then I walk you through the specific guidance I gave her that helped her sell out two courses.You'll learn:Why understanding your student's transformation drives every other course decisionHow to...
2025-12-1007 minCourse Creation for Solopreneurs: How to Design Online Courses That Actually Transform Your Students and Grow Your BusinessHow to Build an Online Course That Actually Transforms Your StudentsCourse creation as a solopreneur doesn't have to be overwhelming. In this episode, I'm sharing my complete framework for building an online course that actually transforms your students and grows your business.You'll learn:Why most course creation programs set you up to fail (and what to do instead)How to identify exactly who your course is for and what they actually needThe one-sentence test that tells you if your transformation is clear enough to buildHow to structure your modules and lessons so students finish instead of dropping offWhy information alone doesn't create transformation and what...
2025-12-1015 min
Small Business StoriesFrom Stock Photos to Storytelling: Authentic Brand Photography for Small Businesses with Iri GreccoS5:E35 In this episode of Small Biz Stories, Dr. LL sits down with Iri Greco, co-founder of Brakethrough Media, to talk about why stock photos are killing your brand – and what to do instead. Iri shares how she builds authentic, human-centered photo 📸 and video 🎥 for small and mid-size brands, why the future of marketing is less content but more meaning, and how solopreneurs can get high-quality visuals without monthly photo shoots. You'll hear how she turned a nonlinear career (chef to food stylist to producer to media founder) into a visual storytelling studio that survived...
2025-12-0936 minSmall Business StoriesFrom Stock Photos to Storytelling: Authentic Brand Photography for Small Businesses with Iri GreccoS5:E35 In this episode of Small Biz Stories, Dr. LL sits down with Iri Greco, co-founder of Brakethrough Media, to talk about why stock photos are killing your brand – and what to do instead. Iri shares how she builds authentic, human-centered photo 📸 and video 🎥 for small and mid-size brands, why the future of marketing is less content but more meaning, and how solopreneurs can get high-quality visuals without monthly photo shoots. You'll hear how she turned a nonlinear career (chef to food stylist to producer to media founder) into a visual storytelling studio that survived...
2025-12-0936 min
Crappy to HappyHow Women Reclaim Their Power at Work and in Life with Megan Dalla-CaminaMegan Dalla-Camina is a globally recognised expert in women’s leadership, empowerment and feminine wisdom who spent almost two decades climbing the ladder in some of the world’s biggest corporate environments before a major burnout changed everything. She’s the founder of Women Rising (a global leadership program in 68 countries), a best-selling author, and she’s completing a PhD in women’s spirituality and leadership.Megan and I dive into why so many women are still feeling overwhelmed, undervalued or “not enough,” and how much of that comes from the invisible forces around us—not from per...
2025-11-1346 min
The KORE Women PodcastThe New Way to Grow a Sustainable Business by Breaking the Hustle Trap and Reclaiming Joy with Tanya MFKThis week on the KORE Women podcast, Dr. Summer Watson welcomes Tanya MFK, who is a business strategist, founder of Modern Business Mastery, and who is flipping the script on what success really looks like. After years of chasing traditional milestones, Tanya realized true success isn’t about more hustle, it’s about alignment, freedom, and owning your time, values, and vision.
In this episode, Tanya MFK shares how ambitious solopreneurs can stop following someone else’s blueprint and start designing a business that supports their life, not the one they’re told to want. If you're ready fo...
2025-11-0424 min
Church for EntrepreneursAI's Impact on EntrepreneurshipOpen Forum: Pastor Amos and others addressed a glitch preventing Bose from sharing custom ChatGPT models, despite no copyright violations, and suggested backend checks. The session began with an opening prayer and transitioned to discussing AI's wide-reaching impact on white-collar jobs, entrepreneurship, and industry workflows. Pastor Amos emphasized how AI empowers solopreneurs and reshapes job landscapes, while Georgiana and James discussed the need for compliance and the emergence of nostalgic, personalized services. Micah shared practical uses of AI in design and coaching, with further discussion on AI's limitations in offering spiritual guidance. Georgiana, Bose, Derrick, and Monique highlighted the...
2025-10-3054 min
Financial Freedom Podcast with Dr. Christopher H. Loo, MD-PhD🎙️ AI Automation for Solopreneurs with Dr. Bradford Carlton📝 AI automation for solopreneurs is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. In this episode, Dr. Bradford Carlton, a former attorney turned AI business consultant, breaks down how non-tech entrepreneurs, small business owners, and service professionals can start leveraging AI and automation tools without writing a single line of code.Whether you're overwhelmed by tech jargon or wondering how to get started, this webinar provides clear answers to your biggest questions. Learn how low-code tools like N8N (a powerful Zapier alternative) are changing the game for solopreneurs who want to reclaim their time and grow their b...
2025-10-2717 min
Financial Freedom Podcast with Dr. Christopher H. Loo, MD-PhD🎙️ AI Branding for Entrepreneurs with Audrey Wiggins | Mastering Marketing, Podcasting & Growth📝 AI branding is transforming how entrepreneurs connect with their audience, and in this episode, Audrey Wiggins breaks down how to use it effectively without losing your voice or authenticity.Whether you're a small business owner, a personal brand, or a digital creator, you're likely asking:✅ How do I stay ahead in a world of automation?✅ Can AI help me grow without feeling robotic?✅ Where should I start with all these new tools and trends?This episode delivers answers.Audrey Wiggins, a branding expert with over 30 years of...
2025-10-2020 min
Financial Freedom Podcast with Dr. Christopher H. Loo, MD-PhD✅ Corporate Credit Expert Sue Schuster on Smart Funding for EntrepreneursCorporate credit can be the key to unlocking the growth your business needs—without draining your personal credit or taking on unnecessary risk.In this insightful episode, Sue Schuster, seasoned business coach and founder of Profit Turing, shares exactly how to separate your personal and business credit, qualify for EIN funding, and access business funding even if you're a solopreneur or just starting out.This episode breaks down why most entrepreneurs are set up to fail with traditional lending and how you can avoid the biggest mistakes when trying to build business credit. If you’ve e...
2025-09-1620 min
Financial Freedom Podcast with Dr. Christopher H. Loo, MD-PhD🎥 Larry Dix Entrepreneur Mindset: From Broke to Multi-Millionaire Business Mentor📝 Larry Dix entrepreneur mindset is not just about success — it's about grit, discipline, and building a business that aligns with your values. In this episode, we dive deep with Larry Dix, a self-made millionaire, business coach, and author of Born or Made, as he reveals the daily habits, mental toughness, and customer-first leadership style that propelled him from a lumberyard worker to a high-impact entrepreneur and mentor.If you’ve been searching for:How to develop an entrepreneur mindsetWhy discipline and consistency matter more than motivationHow to scale your busines...
2025-09-1232 min
Forward Thinking Experts065: Escaping the 9–5 & Simplifying Business with Karen KingThis week, host Dr. Sher Downing sits down with Karen King—founder of Gold Star Pro and The Escapepreneur—to talk about building businesses that support freedom, not burnout.Karen’s entrepreneurial journey has taken her from cake decorating to global travel, from “soft sales” success to developing tech solutions for solopreneurs. Today, she helps business owners simplify systems, automate processes, and create the life they really want to live.In this conversation, you’ll discover:Why being “too soft” in sales can actually put you at the top of the leaderboardThe inspiratio...
2025-08-2531 min
Small Business StoriesThe AI Santa: How Jonathan Mast Empowers Entrepreneurs with Smart Tools for Revenue Growth & SuccessS5:E18 In this heartwarming and brilliant episode of Small Biz Stories, Dr. LL welcomes Jonathan Mast, affectionately known as "The Whitebeard of AI." He is a generous educator, strategist, and AI expert with a mission to make AI accessible for small business owners. Jonathan reveals the top 3 AI tools every entrepreneur should be using, how to overcome fear and overwhelm with technology, and how to create an AI-powered board of advisors (fictional and real!). He also shares touching and unexpected ways he's used AI from health advocacy to writing a tear-jerking Mother's Day letter. Whether you're...
2025-07-3029 minSmall Business StoriesThe AI Santa: How Jonathan Mast Empowers Entrepreneurs with Smart Tools for Revenue Growth & SuccessS5:E18 In this heartwarming and brilliant episode of Small Biz Stories, Dr. LL welcomes Jonathan Mast, affectionately known as "The Whitebeard of AI." He is a generous educator, strategist, and AI expert with a mission to make AI accessible for small business owners. Jonathan reveals the top 3 AI tools every entrepreneur should be using, how to overcome fear and overwhelm with technology, and how to create an AI-powered board of advisors (fictional and real!). He also shares touching and unexpected ways he's used AI from health advocacy to writing a tear-jerking Mother's Day letter. Whether you're...
2025-07-3029 min
Financial Freedom Podcast with Dr. Christopher H. Loo, MD-PhD🎙️ Digital Marketing Strategist Berlyn Komar on How to Convert, Build Community & Avoid MistakesIf you're searching for a Digital Marketing Strategist who understands both strategy and heart, you're in the right place.In this value-packed episode, we sit down with Berlyn Komar—founder of Planet Marketing—to unpack how digital marketing for small businesses can thrive in today’s competitive online space. Whether you're struggling with low conversions or feeling overwhelmed by conflicting strategies, Berlyn provides clarity and direction.She breaks down how to build conversion-focused marketing campaigns that speak to your ideal audience, and exposes the most common marketing mistakes to avoid—so you can stop wasting time and...
2025-07-2114 min
Fit, Free, & Fearless23 | How to Stay True to Your Dreams & Stop Listening to OthersGet help creating and growing your online coaching business! Complete this short questionnaire to get started: https://forms.gle/BCkoFrsE34MmWK8R7*********If you're an online coach or solopreneur who's tired of second-guessing your business decisions after hearing everyone's opinions—this episode is for you. Dr. Erica Boling unpacks the mindset traps that cause overwhelm and confusion, especially when you’re surrounded by conflicting feedback from family, mentors, or even clients. Learn how to strengthen your confidence, trust your own instincts, and protect your vision—even if others don’t understand it yet. This is...
2025-06-2408 min
Financial Freedom Podcast with Dr. Christopher H. Loo, MD-PhD✅ How to Find Your Niche and Grow as a Coach | Todd Howard’s Framework for SolopreneursCombines the SEO focus keyword and guest name with context that appeals to coaches and solopreneurs.Find your niche and finally attract the clients you’re meant to serve with expert insight from niche strategist Todd Howard.If you're a coach, consultant, or solopreneur struggling to stand out in a saturated market, this episode delivers exactly what you need. Todd explains why most professionals get niching down wrong—and how a truly unique coaching approach can turn confusion into clarity and position you for long-term growth. This isn't about randomly choosing a market; it's about buil...
2025-06-0917 min
Financial Freedom Podcast with Dr. Christopher H. Loo, MD-PhD✅ Why Your Business Needs a Fractional CMO – with Sara Nay of Duct Tape MarketingA fractional CMO could be the strategic powerhouse your business needs to break through growth plateaus and finally align marketing with execution.In this episode, Sara Nay, CEO of Duct Tape Marketing, shares actionable insights for business owners and marketers looking to grow with clarity and confidence. Whether you're scaling, shifting your business model, or simply lost in the sea of digital noise, this conversation brings you practical steps and expert-level clarity.Sara breaks down the biggest mistakes companies make when skipping strategy and chasing tactics. She explains how adopting a fractional CMO approach empowers busine...
2025-06-0817 min
Financial Freedom Podcast with Dr. Christopher H. Loo, MD-PhD🎙️ Lead Generation Strategies with Mark Newsome | Low-Cost Marketing for Small BusinessesLead Generation Strategies are the lifeline of every growing business, especially for small business owners looking to boost profits without increasing ad spend. In this insightful episode, we speak with Mark Newsome, aka Mr. Marketing, who shares how everyday entrepreneurs can unlock customer retention, create powerful referral marketing systems, and monetize dead assets to generate consistent cash flow.If you’ve been searching for:How to reduce your marketing budget while increasing revenueWhy traditional ads aren’t converting and what to do insteadWays to create word-of-mouth advertising systemsHo...
2025-06-0219 min
Financial Freedom Podcast with Dr. Christopher H. Loo, MD-PhD🎬 Macpreneur Wisdom with Damien Schreus: Automation, AI Tools & Solopreneur SuccessMacpreneur Damien Schreus joins the podcast to share automation strategies, AI insights, and Apple-first productivity hacks for solopreneurs looking to work smarter—not harder.In this value-packed conversation, Damien unpacks his systems for automation for solopreneurs that streamline workflows, cut down on repetitive tasks, and boost efficiency. You'll learn exactly how he uses Zapier automation and Make (Integromat) to connect tools like CRMs, contact forms, and invoicing software—no code required.If you're a solo business owner juggling client work, admin, and growth, this episode addresses your pain points and search intent directly:How...
2025-05-3122 min
Financial Freedom Podcast with Dr. Christopher H. Loo, MD-PhD🎙️ AI and Automation for Solopreneurs with Andy Reinhold | Scale Without BurnoutAI and automation for solopreneurs is no longer optional—it's the secret weapon to scaling your business without stress or burnout. In this episode, we sit down with Andy Reinhold, founder of Studio Spark and former Deloitte consultant, who shares the exact frameworks, tools, and mindset shifts solopreneurs need to work smarter—not harder.If you’re searching for ways to stop the constant grind, this conversation delivers what you’ve been looking for. Andy breaks down how to leverage AI tools for entrepreneurs and build systems that replace repetitive tasks, unlock time, and support your solopreneur producti...
2025-05-2722 min
The IgnitedNeurons PodcastFrom Resistance to Reinvention: The Neuroscience of Personal Growth with Josh Davis, PhDThis episode was a deep and insightful dive into the neuroscience of change, where we explored topics like the impact of early years on mindset, practical frameworks for lasting change, the role of joy and positive intentions, tools for daily reset and focus, and the way we perceive and respond to change. Josh also shared his thoughts on the eight principles of transformation, the powerful question "Why not me?", and how belief shapes our potential—and so much more.Key Takeaways from this episode:✅ The early years of life sign...
2025-04-121h 00
Forward Thinking Experts060 Stacking Success: Entrepreneurship, AI, and the Future of Business with Ryan DuffyIn this conversation, Sher Downing and Ryan Duffy discuss the journey of entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of service in business and introducing Stack, a new platform designed to assist aspiring solopreneurs. Ryan shares insights from his background in Hollywood and how those experiences shaped his approach to client service. The discussion highlights the evolving landscape of entrepreneurship, particularly in the wake of AI disruption, and how Stack aims to provide resources, mentorship, and a unique revenue-sharing model to support new business owners. They also discuss the challenges and opportunities in entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of ac...
2025-03-3157 min
Financial Freedom Podcast with Dr. Christopher H. Loo, MD-PhDBusiness Exit Strategy for Small Business Owners with Stephanie Hayes | Build to Sell, Exit with WealthIf you're a founder or entrepreneur searching for a business exit strategy for small business owners, this podcast episode with Stephanie Hayes is the step-by-step clarity you've been looking for. Stephanie specializes in helping business owners design exits that maximize wealth and personal freedom—no matter the size or stage of your company.We talk about how to shift from operator to architect by focusing on how to create business assets that drive value. Stephanie walks you through business model design for solopreneurs, the importance of understanding small business valuation strategies, and how to bu...
2025-03-3123 min
Medical Spa InsiderHow to Leverage AI to Transform Your Business as a SolopreneurThis week, AmSpa founder and CEO, Alex Thiersch, JD, speaks with Kiiyonna Jones, PhD, FNP-C, founder of Luxe Beauty and Wellness Boutique. They chat about how she uses artificial intelligence to reclaim her time and how AI automations are transforming the future of medical spas. Everybody needs to know and understand AI, Dr. Jones says—start here!
How AI has been a game-changer in her business;
The exact framework Dr. Jones uses to prompt ChatGPT;
AI’s power to compress time for tasks, from business plans to slide decks;
Addressing concerns about online data privacy with large language mode...
2025-03-1939 min
Medical Spa InsiderMSS Speaker Highlight: Kim Burke, Julie Bass Kaplan, Dr. Kiiyonna Jones, Dr. Josie Tenore, Audrey NeffIn this Medical Spa Show speakers series, we hear from Kim Burke, APN, FNP-C, of Kiss Aesthetics; Julie Bass Kaplan, FNP-BC, CANS, of Disappearing Act Medical Aesthetics; Kiiyonna Jones, PhD, FNP-C, of Luxe Beauty and Wellness Boutique; Josie Tenore, MD, of Trevi Longevity & Aesthetics; and Audrey Neff, of PatientNow. They describe their wins and lessons learned, along with what conference attendees will learn from their classes at Medical Spa Show 2025, from April 10 - 13, 2025!
Kim Burke, APN, FNP-C
Sunday, April 13: 9 - 10:30 a.m. | When Is It Right to Say "No"
Sunday, April 13: 10:45 - 11:15 a.m. | Facial Balancing o...
2025-03-0727 min
Ponderings from the PerchQRCA Day 2 Flyover*This podcast mini-series is brought to you by Multilingual Connections, enabling you to connect with your audience in their language. Click here to listen to Part One, and be on the lookout for Part Three of the QRCA series!*How do qualitative researchers adapt to rapid industry changes while maintaining personal connections? A look inside Day 2 of QRCA.On this episode of Ponderings from the Perch, the Little Bird Marketing podcast, host and CEO Priscilla McKinney, along with co-host and CRO, Stephanie Douglass, present Part Two of a three-part...
2025-03-0723 min
Financial Freedom Podcast with Dr. Christopher H. Loo, MD-PhD#1120 - Navigating the Global Landscape of Digital Entrepreneurship with Mane Bailey-SargsyanIn this episode, we sit down with Mane Bailey-Sargsyan, founder and CEO of Station Rove, to explore the world of digital entrepreneurship. Mone shares her journey from Armenia to building multiple successful businesses in the United States, including insights into the cultural differences in marketing trends, overcoming challenges in a new market, and the rise of solopreneurs. We discuss the benefits and challenges of digital businesses, the future of entrepreneurship post-COVID, and the importance of work-life integration for sustained success.
Disclaimer: Not advice. Educational purposes only. Not an endorsement for or against. Results not vetted. Views of...
2024-09-1818 min
Financial Freedom Podcast with Dr. Christopher H. Loo, MD-PhD#968 - Maximize Your Podcast Efficiency: Automation Strategies with Joe CasabonaIn this episode, we sit down with Joe Casabona, a seasoned podcast and automation coach who has mastered the art of helping busy solopreneurs reclaim their time. Joe shares his journey from experiencing a panic attack due to overwhelming responsibilities to discovering life-changing automation techniques. He explains how he manages to produce three successful podcasts, earn significant sponsorship revenue, and maintain a healthy work-life balance while raising three young children.
Tune in as Joe reveals:
How to save 12+ hours per week by automating your podcast workflows
Seven ways to grow your podcast without adding more work
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2024-07-1621 min
Thriving BusinessWhat Makes a Great Salesperson? Lessons from 33 Years in the Sales IndustrySummary:In this episode, Kate and Sam are joined by Katie Nelson from Sales Uprising in the USA. Katie’s a seasoned sales professional with over 33 years of sales experience, so she knows what she’s talking about when it comes to selling! Katie shares her natural journey into sales from her first job at a call centre at age 15 to becoming a successful entrepreneur, sharing insights and anecdotes along the way. Katie shares her insights on the qualities of a great sales leader, emphasising the importance of compe...
2024-05-081h 00Financial Freedom Podcast with Dr. Christopher H. Loo, MD-PhD#836 - Unlocking Growth: Mastering Marketing with Shelly NiehausJoin us for an enlightening episode with Shelly Niehaus, a seasoned marketing coach and solopreneur who has turned her passion for service-based business success into a career spanning over two decades. In this episode, Shelly shares her insights on building a solid personal brand, creating compelling content, and developing a robust email list that serves as your marketing superpower. We dive deep into strategies that help service-based solopreneurs shine online and attract their ideal clients effectively. Whether you're overwhelmed by digital marketing or just starting, Shelly breaks down practical, time-savvy techniques to enhance your online presence and grow your...
2024-05-0323 minFinancial Freedom Podcast with Dr. Christopher H. Loo, MD-PhD#818 - Mastering the Scale: Entrepreneurial Freedom with Jeremy Shapiro (Bay Area Mastermind)Tune in as we explore the transformative journey of entrepreneurship with Jeremy Shapiro, a mentor renowned for helping solopreneurs evolve into successful business owners. In this episode, Jeremy shares invaluable insights on leveraging the power of masterminds and peer advisory to amplify business growth and achieve true entrepreneurial freedom. We'll dissect common pitfalls in scaling operations, discuss the essence of working on rather than in your business, and uncover the tactical strategies that have fueled Jeremy's decades-long success. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur or an established business owner, this discussion will equip you with the tools to navigate the...
2024-04-2622 min
Gratitude Geek | Business Education for Gen X Women Solopreneurs213: Bro. Guy Consolmagno talks Faith and Science at the Vatican Observatory (Classic Episode)Jesuit Brother Guy Consolmagno is a scientist and author who has dedicated his life to studying the universe. He is the director of the Vatican Observatory, the oldest astronomical research institution in the world. In this interview, Brother Consolmagno shares his story of how he discovered his passion for astronomy and how he came to be the director of the Vatican Observatory. He also discusses the relationship between religion and science, and how he believes that they can coexist peacefully. Brother Consolmagno’s story is an inspiring one, and it is a reminder that it is possible to...
2024-03-191h 02
The Exploring Introvert with Mariella Franker, PhD074 | How to sleep better without sleeping more | Season 3We all know that sleep is important. If you don’t get enough sleep, it impairs your mental ability, your ability to learn and remember things, it affects your mood and your body’s metabolism and immune system.
I got a request to talk about how to sleep better without sleeping more. So, let’s talk about that today!
I’ve had my share of sleep issues too. When I was in my teens and early 20s, I struggled with depression. Back then, sleep was an escape for me and I easily slept between 9 and 12 hours a...
2024-03-0914 min
The Exploring Introvert with Mariella Franker, PhD073 | The Placebo Effect: why perception and mindset matters | Season 3
There are a lot of studies that show that the placebo effect is real. “Fake” treatments can actually make you feel better. Interestingly, they can also make you feel worse. The nocebo effect is also real.
Is this all just perception? Is it the power of the mind? Or is there something else going on?
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2024-02-2307 min
The Exploring Introvert with Mariella Franker, PhD071 | Is dopamine really "the happy hormone"? (how dopamine influences reward, discipline, motivation and happiness) | Season 3This week we’re talking about dopamine.
I feel that there's a bit of confusion about this topic. Maybe you’re wondering what does dopamine do? How does dopamine make you happy? How can I increase my dopamine? And is too much dopamine bad for you?
It's really normal to be confused about this topic.
If you search online about dopamine and how it influences us, you might find things describing how dopamine makes you happy, how to hack dopamine to be more disciplined and motivated and how you can boost dopamine to be h...
2024-01-2621 min
The Exploring Introvert with Mariella Franker, PhD070 | Is building a second brain worth it? (Tiago Forte’s book on how to organize your digital files and be more creative) | Season 3Have you ever wishes that you could remember things better? You might read or see something really interesting and you get an idea but by the time you sit down to write down your idea, you forgot what it was. It’s frustrating when ideas slip away from us before we can do anything with them. Or when you can’t recall a key piece of information that you’d like to build on.
That’s where a second brain comes in.
A second brain is a database of all the...
2024-01-1215 min
The Exploring Introvert with Mariella Franker, PhD069 | A simple way we bring more meaning into our life as a family (Christmas edition) | Season 3
Today’s chapter is a little bit different than the usual episodes. I’m going to share with you small ways in which we’ve add more meaning into our life as a family. This chapter is Christmas themed and I’m going to share with you Christmas tree journey - I’ve tried all sorts of different trees over the years - and why we stopped having a traditional Christmas tree.I’m also going to show you our special memory ornaments. This started as a silly idea a few years ago and it’s now grown into a tradition th...
2023-12-2912 min
The Exploring Introvert with Mariella Franker, PhD068 | Everything you need to know about the introvert hangover (what is it, the science behind it, and how to prevent it or recover from it) | Season 3
Today, we're diving deep into a phenomenon that many introverts experience but may not have a name for: the 'Introvert Hangover'. This is a state of physical and mental exhaustion that can occur after being in a highly stimulating environment, often involving a lot of social interaction.
We'll explore how to know if you’re having an introvert hangover (for example you may be extremely tired, feeling unwell, have headaches, and have trouble concentrating). We'll also discuss why this happens often happens to introverts after activities involving lots of socializing or stimulation and what the sc...
2023-12-2215 min
The Exploring Introvert with Mariella Franker, PhD067 | Surrounded by idiots..? (book review and lessons from the DISC profiles) | Season 3
I do a lot of research, read loads of books and online sources. I’m also I’m a certified introvert coach, I work with private coaching clients, I’m an introvert myself and I’m the mom of an introverted child.
In this podcast, I’m going to talk about things like energy management and time management, how to stay focused and gain clarity about what’s important to you, how to leverage natural discipline, and how to make meaningful contributions to others and find fulfillment in the things you do.
And we’ll drill...
2023-12-1415 min
The Exploring Introvert with Mariella Franker, PhD066 | What should I do if I'm not motivated? (a simple habit to celebrate small wins and stay motivated) | Season 3
Hi there, introverted solopreneur 🤗
If you work solo most of the time like me, it can get tough to stay motivated. You may have asked yourself: “How do I stay motivated?” or "What should I do if I'm not motivated?”
My answer: focus on the small wins.
Especially in the midst of the holiday season, there’s so much pressure to do this or that. It’s a busy time and one person might be telling you to slow down and take a much needed break while another might be urging you to make t...
2023-12-0708 min
The Exploring Introvert with Mariella Franker, PhD065 | Using Pareto’s principle to focus (how to get out of the-everything-is-important-dilemma) | Season 3
“I lack focus”
“I just don’t know what to focus on”
If you’re feeling like this around your business or even your life right now, then this episode is for you.
In this episode, we delve into the power of small changes and how they can create a massive impact on your life and business.
We'll explore the 80 20 rule, also known as the Pareto Principle, a concept that suggests 80% of your results come from just 20% of your efforts. This principle is a game-changer for solopreneurs, helping you focus on wha...
2023-11-3009 min