solo entrepreneurship

"$500 client: I just feel as though with this investment I am about to make in you, that we should understand how our lives are about to change and I need results and you need to bring them, I am entrusting you with our livelihood and lives.

$50,000 client: Money sent, thanks."

Today, Dillan (@dillanroytaylor) shares his journey of raising his prices as a solopreneur, as well as the different levels of clients.

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Doin' The Thing is a show for creators and business builders who want to build their thing better and faster. It's hosted by Dillan Taylor—certified life coach, writer, and CEO of Grindstone. He tracks his journey of scaling his first company, tells stories from 2500+ coaching sessions, and interviews creators who are way cooler than he is...to help you grow an audience, make more money, and stay consistent in your work.

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In this enlightening episode, our host Corey Dion Lewis sits down with the multifaceted entrepreneur, Ben McDougal. Dive into a conversation that bridges the gap between entrepreneurship and public health, highlighting how these worlds intertwine to create impactful change.

Short Bio: Ben McDougal is an author, founder, technologist, investor, and entrepreneurial ecosystem builder in the connected era.

What You'll Discover in This Episode:

• [00:26] Ben's Origin Story: Explore Ben's journey from early entrepreneurial ventures to becoming a community influencer.
• [03:16] Entrepreneurship Meets Public Health: Insights on how entrepreneurship can positively affect social determinants of health.
• [06:58] Embracing an Entrepreneurial Lifestyle: Uncovering the essence of creativity and innovation in all sectors.
• [10:43] Building Communities: The vital role of networking and genuine connections in business success.
• [17:37] The Side Hustle Experience: Ben and Corey share personal anecdotes and strategies for managing side hustles effectively.
• [22:55] Art of Quitting and Pivoting: Learning when to make crucial shifts in your business approach.
• [27:22] Solo Entrepreneurship vs. Team Dynamics: Exploring the challenges and benefits of working solo or in a team.
• [29:57] Ben's Book Journey: A glimpse into Ben's process of writing and distilling his entrepreneurial experiences.

Corey's Takeaway: A powerful closing message from our guest, filled with inspiration and practical advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and public health enthusiasts alike.

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• YouTube: https://youtube.com/user/GatheringofGamers
• Website/Blog: https://BenMcDougal.com

📚 Resources & Links:

• Media Library: https://BenMcDougal.com/you-dont-need-this-book/media
• Health Related Writings: Mental Fitness, Mindfulness
• Community: Entrepreneurial Ecosystems
• Additional URLs: Roasted Reflections, Playforce Principles, You Don't Need This Podcast, Pour Over Publishing, 1MCMidwest, FliteBrite, BENBOT.ai, ChattyChatbots.ai, Web3DSM

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On episode #177 of Kickoff Sessions we sat down with Brett Williams, the mind behind Designjoy, a one-person design business that rakes in $1.2 million annually

In this episode, Brett opens up about his path from a side gig designer to building a highly profitable venture. Find out how his selective and strategic project approach not only attracted top-tier clients but also granted him the freedom to decline projects that didn't align with his passions and skills.

Brett reveals his strategy of sharing financial wins on Twitter to expand his influence, details his decision to leave his full-time job, and delves into the pricing strategies and hiring practices that helped him build a 7 figure business.

We wrap things up by exploring the importance of setting goals beyond financial gain and how Brett maintains a healthy work-life balance. Plus, learn how building an audience can drive your business journey towards new horizons. 

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(00:00) Preview  
(00:38) Brett William's controversial Tweets
(04:00) Conflict between personalities on Money Twitter 
(08:23) $0 to $10K in the first three years of Designjoy
(17:14) Changes from $10K to $50K to $150K per month
(24:56) Why did you not want to hire? 
(34:17) What is Designjoy's profit margin and revenue? 
(38:00) Who was Brett Williams biggest influences? 
(44:29) The importance of giving back and fulfilment 
(48:29) You have to be good and fast to grow
(50:40) Learning to say 'no' in business 

For the last episode of the year we open a new category on this podcast: Solo entrepreneurship, bootstrapping and indie-hacking.

Our guest today is Noah Bragg the founder of Potion.so. He is the perfect person to speak about this. Before Potion.so he built and sold two businesses.

Potion.so is a Notion powered website builder that allows for custom domains, custom CSS styling and more. Since he started with this project roughly a year ago he reached $4.000 in monthly returning revenue and grew his Twitter following to over 8.000 followers by building in public, all while still having his day job.

I hope you will enjoy this episode. Happy holidays! 

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