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Jen Allen-Knuth is a sales strategist, keynote speaker, and founder of DemandJen, where she helps teams simplify selling and rediscover the joy of driving meaningful conversations. In this episode, Jen opens up about the mindset shifts that finally pushed her to go solo after years at Challenger and Lavender. She shares the insecurities she had to overcome, the messy behind-the-scenes of setting u...

Justin Simon is a content strategist, course creator, and founder of the Distribution First Academy, helping solopreneurs and marketers build smarter content engines without burning out. In this episode, Justin shares how a layoff became the unexpected push he needed to bet on himself—and why he’s focused on building a business he never wants to retire from. He opens up about navigating the messy...

Renee Lynn Frojo is a writer, strategist, and former journalist who’s built multiple creative ventures—from food blogs to online magazines to a thriving content consulting business. In this episode, Renee shares why she’s walking away from one-to-one client work and betting big on herself (again). She opens up about evolving as a solopreneur, finding clarity through experimentation, and what it re...

Alice Lemée is a writer, strategist, and creator of Internetly, a newsletter exploring identity, creativity, and online business.  In this episode, Alice opens up about the moment she realized freelancing wasn’t her long-term path, how she coined the concept of “Creator Gravity,” and why building something meaningful requires messy, unglamorous work behind the scenes. From a failed music internshi...

Devin Reed is a content strategist, solopreneur, and creator of The Reeder—a content consultancy and newsletter helping B2B brands stand out by owning a single word in their market.  In this episode, Devin opens up about his journey from head of content at Gong and Clari to running his own business full-time. He shares the mindset shift that helped him overcome self-doubt, the moment he realized V...

Jay Acunzo is a keynote speaker and storytelling coach to business storytellers & experts, helping them compete on the impact of their ideas, not the volume of their marketing. In this episode, Jay unpacks the reality behind his transition from working at brands like Google, HubSpot, and NextView to going solo. He explains why he didn’t “make the leap,” how he replaced hustle with systems, and...

Chris Marr is the founder of The Authoritative Coach, a practice dedicated to helping coaches and consultants become trusted experts in the eyes of their clients. In this episode, Chris shares his journey from entrepreneur to employee and back again. He talks about how The Authoritative Coach started as an experiment, how he knew it was time to leave his job, and how he signed his first clients wi...

Sean Blanda is the owner of Gate Check Studios, providing fractional brand, content, and marketing leadership for startups. In this episode, Sean shares his journey from journalism to entrepreneurship, his experience as a founding marketer at Crossbeam, and why he ultimately chose to go solo. Sean discusses the creative exhaustion that led him to take the leap, the importance of adapting to shifts...

Ramli “RJ” John is the founder of Delight Path, helping B2B companies optimize product onboarding to drive growth. In this episode, Ramli shares his journey from working in-house to launching his own consulting business, how writing a book changed his career path, and the lessons he’s learned in solopreneurship. He breaks down the mental shifts required to go from employee to business owner, the c...

Andrew Capland is a coach and mentor of growth leaders, an advisor for product-led SaaS companies, and the host of the Delivering Value podcast. Andrew is on a mission to revolutionize his business and build a media empire. In this episode, Andrew shares his transition from a corporate role at companies like HubSpot, Wistia, and Postscript to becoming a solopreneur driven by passion and purpose. H...

Connor Lewis is the owner and creative director of Studio Lewis, specializing in B2B video ads for Series A and B SaaS companies. In this episode, Connor shares his journey from tax accounting to video production, the leap from in-house to solopreneurship, and how he scaled from $130K to $400K in a year. Connor breaks down the mindset shift from freelancer to business owner, the power of niching d...

Aaron Reeves is the founder of Outbound OS, a solopreneur business that helps SaaS sellers book more meetings by providing them with proven frameworks and systems. In this episode, Aaron shares how he transitioned from working in-house to going fully solo, why he chose a membership-based business model, and the strategies he’s used to scale his community and revenue. He breaks down the challenges...

Hiba Amin is a fractional marketer and content consultant who helps startups craft impactful, scalable content strategies.  In this episode, Hiba shares her path to solopreneurship, including the burnout that led her to rethink her career and the serendipitous events that helped her land her first clients. She dives into her approach to building strong content foundations (her “Shrek” analogy for...

Chris Dubois is the creator of the Dynamic Agency Operating System and a consultant who helps agencies go to market with clarity and focus. In this episode, Chris shares his journey from the military to marketing, leading an agency as CEO, and eventually building his own solopreneur consulting business. Chris opens up about the pivotal moments that shaped his career, including a health crisis that...

Erica Schneider is a content strategist, editor, and entrepreneur who has built a thriving solopreneur career by embracing vulnerability and authenticity in her writing. In this episode, Erica discusses her journey from ghostwriting to building her own voice and audience. She shares insights on creating engaging content, leveraging social platforms, and navigating the highs and lows of solopreneur...

Anna Furmanov is the founder of Furmanov Marketing Consulting, a strategy firm focused on helping startups and growth companies leverage deep customer insights to drive their positioning and messaging. In this episode, Anna shares her unconventional path from B2C to B2B marketing and her eventual leap into solopreneurship. She talks about how her background in consumer insights shaped her unique a...

Chris Bogue is a video coach and entrepreneur who transformed his skills in comedy and storytelling into a successful business. In this episode, Chris shares his journey from corporate sales to teaching solopreneurs and teams how to leverage the power of video. He discusses the process of finding a niche, creating an impactful course, and using humor to make his content accessible and memorable. C...

Joe Daniels is the founder of LEFTFIELD, a consultancy that helps businesses in crowded markets stand out through strategic positioning, branding, and messaging.  In this episode, Joe shares his journey from agency work to running his own consultancy. He shares lessons on niching down, productizing services, and navigating the early challenges of building a personal brand. Joe opens up about his d...

Tas Bober is the founder of Delphinium, a niche digital marketing consultancy specializing in paid ads landing pages for growth-stage B2B SaaS. In this episode, Tas shares her journey from being an in-house marketer to carving out her niche in landing page optimization. She talks about the challenges of niching down, the power of leveraging a unique personal brand, and how her “Scroll Lab” busines...

Kaylee Edmondson founded DemandLoops, a consultancy that helps B2B SaaS companies build sustainable growth through strategic demand generation. Kaylee shares her transition from in-house roles to solopreneurship, explaining how DemandLoops empowers clients to create lasting growth systems. She discusses the challenges of going solo, the importance of diversifying income streams, and the role of a...

Jimmy Daly is the co-founder of Superpath, a platform and community designed for content marketers seeking to grow their careers and enhance their professional skills. In this episode, Jimmy shares his journey from leading at Animalz to building Superpath, a community-first business that serves as a career hub for thousands of content marketers. He opens up about the challenges of leaving a steady...

Anthony Pierri is the co-founder of Fletch, a consultancy helping B2B SaaS companies nail their messaging and positioning. In this episode, Anthony shares how he and his co-founder carved out a place in the market for themselves by focusing on one key deliverable: rewriting homepages. He talks about the lessons they learned about niching down, productizing services, and leveraging platforms like L...

Devin Bramhall is back for a second time to share a major part of her story we didn’t cover in our first conversation: her battle through cancer… twice. In this episode, Devin reflects on the lighthearted perspective gained from her ordeal. She highlights the importance of family and self-worth while dismissing the triviality of things like marketing and unchanged email practices (she’s joking her...

John Bonini is the Founder of Content Brands, a consulting program that helps B2B companies. In this episode, John Bonini shares his journey from corporate marketing leader to launching his own consulting company. John reflects on the memorable moments of starting a podcast from his master bedroom, turning cold outreach into opportunities, and interviewing icons like Seth Godin. He also offers pra...

Doug Lawson, a seasoned content marketer for technical founders, knows a thing or two about cutting through the noise. In this episode, Doug shares how he went from being a burnt-out teacher to a thriving content expert helping entrepreneurs build trust and spark curiosity. He talks about his early days in e-commerce and his transition into content marketing. Doug reveals his tips on creating ‘cur...