Flying Solo

That's a question Matthew White had when he was considering becoming a contributing writer to Flying Solo. Jump forward a couple of years and it's a different story. In fact, plenty of differing stories and mostly unrelated to his core business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No doubt you’ve heard a thousand times that ‘content marketing’ is a key marketing strategy for the soloist. But how do you get the attention of an Editor when it seems everyone is trying to do the same thing? Lucy Kippist is Flying Solo’s Community Editor and she gives us some valuable insider tips. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At most times of the day and night, Flying Solo’s forums are abuzz with discussions about how to get products moving. Forum regular, John Romaine regularly shares his advice and in this podcast he shifts from keyboard to microphone to give some pointers on how to begin the journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a world seemingly dominated by content creation and obsessed with ‘reach’ and ‘engagement’, where does the independent professional fit in? In this podcast, Bec Derrington returns to help us understand our place. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tammy Tansley helps people communicate and interact effectively in the world of work. In this podcast, we look at some strategies to handle those tricky business relationships that come up now and then. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this podcast, Amanda Vanelderen shares her top tips to help us kick off 2018 with renewed energy. To keep the party going a little longer, she uses popular song titles to make each point and has some great, straightforward ideas. Just what we need. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While it may seem counterintuitive given the tumultuous world of journalism, Sherene Strahan thinks there’s much to gain from adopting an inquisitive mindset. Here’s how it’s done. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christie Whitehill started Tech Ready Women to improve the success rate of female startups. She’s also the CEO of Hatching Lab and Co-founder of the Poppy Renegade movement. In this podcast she gives an overview of some key startup challenges and their solution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Come on, we’ve all heard the notion of paying yourself first, haven’t we? But so few actually do. Najma Khan wants to change all that and shares a fairly simple approach to the topic. If you’re basing your business success on what the ATM allows you to withdraw, this one’s for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom Cameron loves WordPress and it scares the hell out of him. With worldwide popularity comes increasing risk, as the platform has become the bad guys break-in target of choice. In this podcast, Tom tells us what we need to do to stay safe and secure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ingrid Thompson helps health practitioners turn their passion into viable, long lasting businesses. While the tips she shares are relevant to all independents, they’re must-dos to those she calls the ‘movement professionals’. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elizabeth Formosa returns to give us an update on the super-popular online fashion industry. She highlights the many challenges faced in this fiercely competitive sector and how she’s gearing up to help. As you’ll hear, she’s invested heavily in an online course and openly details the process and the rationale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you have that annoying feeling you’re giving too much away and missing money-making opportunities, Rachel Kurzyp’s approach to bundling up her offerings may be just the answer. Since she overhauled her website a couple of years ago she making more revenue from better clients. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While Rosie Kaplan is technically a soloist, she has a team in her corner, helping her overcome obstacles and challenges. This is her ‘mastermind group’ and it’s been so life changing that she’s built a business helping others do the same. Here’s how it all works. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you're waiting for your accountant to tell you when it's time to set up as a Pty. Ltd, you risk becoming a risky business. So says solo lawyer, Ian Aldridge. In this podcast he outlines the process and costs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jacqui Pretty helps turn people into authors and she reckons that with the right approach most of us can do a damn fine job. In this podcast she walks us through the process and details how long it will take and what it will cost. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this podcast, Jordan D’Urbano talks about the important role cold calling has and how it can achieve things that other strategies cannot. He tells us how to prepare and how to get up when you keep getting knocked back. Yay to the old-school phone! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For anyone who doesn't identify with popularised versions of success, Kate Toon's irreverent new book is likely to become your how-to go-to. She's one of a kind, as perhaps we all are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Debbie Eglin is a productivity junkie and enjoys getting others into shape. If you’re planning big things or possibly heading for an exit, it could be time to get your house in order. Here’s where to start. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if you could introduce new habits that helped your business and yet felt painless. Jill Brennan reckons you can and in this podcast she tells us how. Whether newbie or established, these tips really are must-dos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author, blogger and editor, Kelly Exeter is turning into something of a jetsetter. Just back from a handful of national and international events, she shares tools and tips on how to run your business from anywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Caroline Leppers is an expert at helping small businesses add automation to their marketing using technology. In this session, she shares strategies to help you build leads and generate sales using the latest cloud-based tools. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Futurist and commentator Paul Wallbank discusses the rise of artificial intelligence, how it’s impacting small business (threat AND opportunity!)and where it may turn up next in this thought-provoking discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amantha Imber worries that we approach innovation from the wrong perspective. Rather than the quest for cool, new ideas, it’s more about understanding the challenges our customers face. Here’s how soloists can get the innovation ball rolling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom Cronin was in a bad way. Anxious, sleepless and sinking into depression, he knew he had to change. A decade on, he’s transformed his approach to life and work and today has a solo business that assists others. Avoid the wobble, take action now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices