Solopreneur Life

In this episode, we sit down with Nick Loper, founder of Side Hustle Nation, to talk about how a simple side hustle can grow into a full-time business. Nick shares how he went from traditional employment to building multiple income streams and creating financial independence through entrepreneurship. We discuss how to evaluate side hustle ideas, validate demand, and test new opportunities with min...

Health insurance can feel overwhelming as a solopreneur, but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode, I break down the smarter, more affordable ways I’ve used over the years to protect my family without sacrificing independence. I walk through how to compare marketplace plans, when using a spouse’s coverage can make sense, and what to watch out for with private insurance, health shares, COBRA, and...

In this episode, I sit down with Bernadette Joy to break down how she turned paid speaking into a profitable and aligned part of her solopreneur business. What started as an accidental opportunity at FinCon grew into a six-figure speaking career without relying on influencer tactics, big followings, or expensive branding. Bernadette shares how authentic storytelling, referrals, and strong in-perso...

In this episode of Solopreneur Life, I share my journey to creating a three-day work week as a solopreneur. We walk through the steps I took to cut expenses, pay off debt, and build a business that supports my lifestyle. We also talk about why aligning my work with my personal values matters so much and how financial freedom has transformed my family life. If you’ve ever wondered what’s possible w...

In this episode, we sit down with Paul Millerd—independent writer, digital creator, and author of The Pathless Path—to talk about what it really means to step off the default career track and design a life around your values. We dig into the psychological and societal pressure to follow a “safe” or traditional path, and why that approach often leads to burnout, dissatisfaction, or quiet regret. Pa...

Award-winning photographer Kristin Sweeting turned her love of creativity into a thriving solopreneur business that now earns between $300K and $400K per year, all while working about 20 hours a week and homeschooling her son. In this episode of Solopreneur Life, Kristin shares how she went from a $30K church salary to $30K months, what pushed her to finally raise her rates, and the mindset shifts...

Building a six-figure business as a solopreneur doesn’t happen overnight -- but with the right mindset and systems, it’s absolutely possible. In this episode, we talk with ⁠Jannese Torres⁠, a nationally acclaimed Latina money expert, business coach, and host of the Yo Quiero Dinero podcast. Jannese shares how she turned her food blog, ⁠Delish D’Lites⁠, into a $10,000-per-month business that allowe...

What happens when Google’s algorithm changes upend your online business? Corritta Lewis, founder of It’s a Family Thing, joins me to share how her family travel blog dropped from $7,000/month to $1,000/month due to recent shifts in Google AI—and how she pivoted into consulting to stay financially secure. We explore the rise and fall of her blogging income, how she balances digital nomad life with...

In this inspiring Solopreneur Life segment, Andy Hill sits down with Colin Graves—a former bank manager turned full-time freelance writer and editor. Colin shares how a toxic workplace pushed him to reevaluate his career and ultimately build a thriving solo business making over $150,000 per year. Listeners will learn how Colin transitioned from a 9-to-5 job into solopreneurship, the steps he took...

Andy Hill sits down with bestselling author and digital entrepreneur Pat Flynn to discuss how "lean learning" can help overwhelmed parents and solopreneurs cut through the noise, focus on what really matters, and take meaningful action. Pat shares how absorbing less information — but more intentionally — can lead to quicker progress, stronger results, and more time for what truly matters: family,...