The Solo Sauce Podcast

You probably already have more than enough. So what do you do with it? A simple approach to turn your past work, ideas, and experiences into fresh content without starting from scratch. — I share these ideas weekly in my newsletter,  ⁠The Solo Sauce⁠ . Subscribe via the link in the description. — The Solo Sauce is a weekly podcast for solopreneurs and independent professionals building something o...

In this episode of The Solo Sauce Podcast , Joeri sits down with Loucille Sabapathy to unpack the side of business most people ignore… until it starts costing them. They talk about compliance, contracts, getting paid, and why the small, unsexy details are often the things that quietly break a business. This is a conversation about running your business like an adult, not just chasing the next oppo...

Most content is like a bed of nails. Smooth, safe, and impossible to remember. A reflection on why standing out means creating a bit of pressure, and why being forgettable is often the result of trying to please everyone. — I share these ideas weekly in my newsletter,  ⁠⁠⁠The Solo Sauce⁠⁠⁠ . Subscribe via the link in the description. — The Solo Sauce is a weekly podcast for solopreneurs and indepe...

Focus isn’t about trying harder. It’s about choosing what actually matters and letting the rest wait. A closing reflection on why postponed decisions quietly drain your attention, and where real clarity begins. — I share these ideas weekly in my newsletter,  ⁠⁠The Solo Sauce⁠⁠ . Subscribe via the link in the description. — The Solo Sauce is a weekly podcast for solopreneurs and independent profess...

You probably don’t need more tools, frameworks, or ideas. So why aren’t you moving? A reflection on why preparing feels productive, how keeping all options open quietly stalls progress, and why choosing one direction is where things finally start to take shape. — I share these ideas weekly in my newsletter,  ⁠The Solo Sauce⁠ . Subscribe via the link in the description. — The Solo Sauce is a weekly...

Many solo professionals say they want more business. But do you mean more clients, more work, more profit, more time, or more freedom? Those goals sound similar, yet they pull you in completely different directions. A reflection on why clarity about what you actually want is the first step toward real focus. — I share these ideas weekly in my newsletter,  ⁠The Solo Sauce⁠ . Subscribe via the link...

Attention isn’t given anymore, it’s earned. Why your audience behaves more like a cat than a dog, and what that means for how you show up, stand out, and actually hold attention in a world of endless content. — I share these ideas weekly in my newsletter,  ⁠The Solo Sauce⁠ . Subscribe via the link in the description. — The Solo Sauce is a weekly podcast for solopreneurs and independent professiona...

When things stall, most of us assume the problem is effort. So we push harder, add more, and stay busy. But often the real issue isn’t effort, it’s attention constantly being pulled in different directions. A reflection on distraction, environment, and why focus quietly thins out. — I share these ideas weekly in my newsletter,  ⁠The Solo Sauce⁠ . Subscribe via the link in the description. — The So...

Focus isn’t trying harder. It’s staying with one direction long enough for results to compound. A short reflection on distraction, drift, and why attention is often the real bottleneck. — I share these ideas weekly in my newsletter,  ⁠The Solo Sauce⁠ . Subscribe via the link in the description. — The Solo Sauce is a weekly podcast for solopreneurs and independent professionals building something o...

In this episode of The Solo Sauce Podcast , Joeri is joined by Leanne Hughes , facilitator, consultant, and host of The First Time Facilitator podcast. They talk about how Leanne accidentally discovered facilitation while working in the mining industry, reaching out and connecting with awesome people around the globe, and how books can still elevate your brand. This is a conversation about throwin...

Progress can stay invisible for a long time. This reflection explores why focus might be the real advantage in a world full of ideas, tools, and distractions, and why sticking with one direction long enough is often what builds visibility and trust. — I share these ideas weekly in my newsletter,  ⁠The Solo Sauce⁠ . Subscribe via the link in the description. — The Solo Sauce is a weekly podcast for...

In 2019, I spent weeks building the perfect online course. Nobody bought it. Let me share what that taught me about over-investing too early, why testing beats perfection, and why evolving your idea isn’t failure. — I share these ideas weekly in my newsletter,  ⁠The Solo Sauce⁠ . Subscribe via the link in the description. — The Solo Sauce is a weekly podcast for solopreneurs and independent profes...

How do you know if your content is actually working? Let's look beyond likes and views and focus on the signals that really matter: responses, direct messages, and inbound opportunities. Because real traction is quieter than most people think. — I share these ideas weekly in my newsletter,  ⁠The Solo Sauce⁠ . Subscribe via the link in the description. — The Solo Sauce is a weekly podcast for s...

“ How do you create content when your schedule is already full? ” In this episode, we look at why content often doesn’t happen and how a simple shift in priorities, plus a batching approach that can make creating content far more manageable. — I share these ideas weekly in my newsletter,  ⁠The Solo Sauce⁠ . Subscribe via the link in the description. — The Solo Sauce is a weekly podcast for solopre...

When everyone uses the same tools, the same prompts, and the same formats, everything starts to look the same. In this episode, we explore why AI is accelerating sameness and why the real opportunity might simply be doing the opposite. When everyone zigs, sometimes the smartest move is to zag. — I share these ideas weekly in my newsletter,  ⁠The Solo Sauce⁠ . Subscribe via the link in the descript...

“What should I even create content about?” In this episode, we explore a simple way to generate endless content ideas by focusing on one specific person you want to help and the real problems they’re trying to solve. Instead of posting randomly, you’ll learn how to turn their challenges, goals, and questions into meaningful content. — I share these ideas weekly in my newsletter,  ⁠The Solo Sauce⁠...

Do you also have an active mind? Ideas everywhere. Opportunities everywhere. Distractions everywhere. In this episode, I reflect on the blessing and curse of having too many ideas, why focus feels harder than ever, and why even a tiny improvement in focus might be the real advantage in a noisy world. — I share these ideas weekly in my newsletter,  ⁠The Solo Sauce⁠ . Subscribe via the link in the d...

If your first line doesn’t stop someone scrolling, the rest doesn’t matter. In this episode, you get 10 simple hooks you can use to grab attention and make people actually read, watch, or listen to your content. Because your hook is your first impression. — I share these ideas weekly in my newsletter,  ⁠The Solo Sauce⁠ . Subscribe via the link in the description. — The Solo Sauce is a weekly podca...

In this episode of The Solo Sauce Podcast , Joeri is joined by Thom Gibson , founder of Work From Home Dads and a social media content specialist. They get into productivity, working from home, and building a sustainable life as a working parent. From leaving teaching to building a creator business, and from niching down to serve work-from-home dads to balancing career, family, and personal projec...

AI can generate endless content. But if you outsource your thinking, what exactly are people hiring you for? Let's talk about why your thinking is the real product - and why thoughtful comments often say more about you than another piece of content ever will. — I share these ideas weekly in my newsletter,  ⁠The Solo Sauce⁠ . Subscribe via the link in the description. — The Solo Sauce is a week...

Visibility isn’t enough. If you sell services, trust is what converts. In this episode, I share simple ways to show how you think, because that’s what people really buy. — I share these ideas weekly in my newsletter,  ⁠The Solo Sauce⁠ . Subscribe via the link in the description. — The Solo Sauce is a weekly podcast for solopreneurs and independent professionals building something of their own. Sho...

Business feels slow? In this episode, I share simple experiments to stay visible and trusted without burning out. Small actions. Repeated. That’s the game. — I share these ideas weekly in my newsletter,  ⁠The Solo Sauce⁠ . Subscribe via the link in the description. — The Solo Sauce is a weekly podcast for solopreneurs and independent professionals building something of their own. Short, sharp idea...

Busy, then quiet, then panic. Repeat. Right now, a lot of people working for themselves feel the squeeze. In this episode, I talk about breaking that cycle, avoiding burnout, and why experimentation beats desperation. — I share these ideas weekly in my newsletter,  ⁠The Solo Sauce⁠ . Subscribe via the link in the description. — The Solo Sauce is a weekly podcast for solopreneurs and independent pr...

Many coaches and consultants are still marketing like it’s 2010. Gated PDFs. Polished websites. Hoping people will find them. But today, visibility comes from sharing your thinking in public and staying active where your audience already is. If business feels quiet, this episode explores a simple shift that can change that. — I share these ideas weekly in my newsletter,  ⁠The Solo Sauce⁠ . Subscri...

In this episode, I talk about one outbound tool that has quietly helped me win work and stand out: Loom . Short videos instead of long emails. Clearer communication. More connection. Less friction. Before you send your next long email, you might want to try this instead. — I share these ideas weekly in my newsletter,  ⁠The Solo Sauce⁠ . Subscribe via the link in the description. — The Solo Sauce i...