Solopreneur Mindset: Dale L. Roberts on Early Struggles, Coaching, and Success | MSL 212 Terry Pappy 2025-07-21 | In this first part of my two-part conversation with Dale L. Roberts, (selfpublishingwithdale.com) I talk with Dale about how he got started as a solopreneur and self-published author. Dale shares how a challenge from his corporate wellness coach led him to write his first fitness book—something he’d always dreamed of but never pursued seriously until that moment. Dale talks honestly about those early days: the influence of his wife Kelly (also a solopreneur), the leap from a steady job, making that first $21 in royalties, and the tough reality of struggling in the first couple of years—draining his savings and doubting his path.Dale reflects on the mindset shifts required, from initial optimism (and what he calls “delusional belief” that success would be instant) through the hard lessons of spinning his wheels until he sought help from a coach. He explains how coaching and humility helped him focus, stop “spraying the firehose everywhere,” and finally build real traction. Dale’s story is full of honest insights about what it really takes to leave a job and make your big idea happen.If you’re contemplating your own solopreneur start or stuck in those difficult early years, Dale’s journey is a candid reminder that persistence, self-awareness, and asking for help are all part of the process.✅ Want hands-on support to launch your own service business? The Passion Course gives you the tools, strategies, and encouragement to succeed—sign up now at tpappy.com/courses and start building your future.We can also stay connected when you...✅ Subscribe to this channel and turn on notifications so you get alerted when there's a new yummy video✅ Sign up to my solopreneur life newsletter at tpappy.com/subscribe for tips on how to earn more income as a solopreneur✅ Subscribe to the audio version of My Solopreneur Life show on all popular audio podcast playersYour solopreneur life has unlimited potential for big earnings and endless joy—let's do it together!
How to Set Prices and Build a Profitable Solo Business with Pia Silva (Part 1) | MSL 216 Terry Pappy 2025-08-18 | In this first part of my two-part conversation with Pia Silva, author of “Badass Your Brand,” we dive into the practical foundations of building a sustainable solopreneur or small agency business. Pia shares how her simple, bold business model transformed my own career, and we discuss real-world strategies for pricing your services, building confidence, and creating a business that lasts. Pia explains why incremental price increases, controlling your schedule, and dedicating time to work on your business—not just in it—are essential to long-term success. Whether you’re just starting or feeling stuck, Pia’s advice is actionable and inspiring.In part two of our conversation, Pia offers two unbelievably generous gifts for My Solopreneur Life listeners! So check the show notes page at MySolopreneurLife.com for the next episode to get those free gifts from my wonderful guest.✅ Want hands-on support to launch your own service business? The Passion Course gives you the tools, strategies, and encouragement to succeed—sign up now at tpappy.com/courses and start building your future.We can also stay connected when you...✅ Subscribe to this channel and turn on notifications so you get alerted when there's a new yummy video✅ Sign up to my solopreneur life newsletter at tpappy.com/subscribe for tips on how to earn more income as a solopreneur✅ Subscribe to the audio version of My Solopreneur Life show on all popular audio podcast playersYour solopreneur life has unlimited potential for big earnings and endless joy—let's do it together!
From Corporate to Solopreneur: Authentic Business Relationships with Stevie Johns | MSL 215 Terry Pappy 2025-08-11 | In this episode, I catch up with Stevie Johns, founder of Inkwell Mgmt. Stevie shares her personal story of leaving a corporate career to start her own boutique speaker management agency, and how she grew her roster from three to eighteen speakers in her very first year. We talk about the importance of building authentic, heart-driven relationships and how that’s been the foundation of her business.Stevie opens up about the fears and uncertainties of going solo, including the financial risks and emotional ups and downs. She explains why she invested in support early on and how flexibility and learning from each client shaped her systems. Most importantly, Stevie offers direct advice for anyone launching a solo business:1. Start today—take even small steps to move forward2. Make self-care a priority so you can show up fully for your business.3. Focus on genuine relationships, not just selling.4. Stay true to your values and be willing to adapt as you goIf you’re thinking about starting your own business or are in your early years as a solopreneur, this episode is packed with honest insights and actionable advice from someone who’s right in the thick of it.✅ Want hands-on support to launch your own service business? The Passion Course gives you the tools, strategies, and encouragement to succeed—sign up now at tpappy.com/courses and start building your future.We can also stay connected when you...✅ Subscribe to this channel and turn on notifications so you get alerted when there's a new yummy video✅ Sign up to my solopreneur life newsletter at tpappy.com/subscribe for tips on how to earn more income as a solopreneur✅ Subscribe to the audio version of My Solopreneur Life show on all popular audio podcast playersYour solopreneur life has unlimited potential for big earnings and endless joy—let's do it together!
Lessons for First-Time Solopreneur with Penney Fox | MSL 214 Terry Pappy 2025-08-04 | In this episode, I sit down with Penney Fox, content marketing strategist and 26-year solopreneur veteran. Penney shares her journey from building websites after a long career in radio, to becoming an authority on content and marketing. We talk about the realities of starting your own business, dealing with self-doubt, and evolving your offerings over time.Penney dives into:—The transition from corporate radio to entrepreneurship, including the challenges of being a woman in business when she started—How her background in tech and media buying helped her skill up and adapt as marketing evolved—Early mistakes, especially around pricing and undercharging, and how she learned to focus on the value she delivers rather than just covering costs—The power of in-person networking and teaching (through SCORE and other channels) to find her first clients and grow her reach—Mindset hurdles like self-doubt and imposter syndrome—and her tips for reframing rejection, celebrating small wins, and building resilience through repetition and positive self-talk—The importance of not taking every "no" personally, and knowing she isn’t the right fit for everyonePenney’s top advice for new and aspiring solopreneurs:—Be open to opportunities—your business doesn’t have to look the same as it did on day one. Stay flexible, learn new things, and shape opportunities to fit your strengths and interests—Don’t let early rejection or doubts stop you; small wins add up, and confidence grows with practice—If you’re passionate, keep evolving your business to stay true to yourself and what you enjoy mostIf you’re thinking about starting your own business or struggling to find your footing in the early years, Penney’s story is proof that longevity and success come from learning, adapting, and staying open to new directions..✅ Want hands-on support to launch your own service business? The Passion Course gives you the tools, strategies, and encouragement to succeed—sign up now at tpappy.com/courses and start building your future.We can also stay connected when you...✅ Subscribe to this channel and turn on notifications so you get alerted when there's a new yummy video✅ Sign up to my solopreneur life newsletter at tpappy.com/subscribe for tips on how to earn more income as a solopreneur✅ Subscribe to the audio version of My Solopreneur Life show on all popular audio podcast playersYour solopreneur life has unlimited potential for big earnings and endless joy—let's do it together!
Tips from Dale L. Roberts to Stay Motivated and Avoid Burnout as a Solopreneur | MSL 213 Terry Pappy 2025-07-28 | In part two of my conversation with Dale L. Roberts, (selfpublishingwithdale.com) Dale shares real-world advice and actionable steps for solopreneurs at every stage. We dig into practical considerations when starting a solo business—like making sure you have a financial safety net, getting educated about your field before “burning the boats,” and the powerful impact of finding a mentor. For those who’ve already taken the leap (or are feeling stuck), Dale talks about the importance of showing up every day—even when motivation fades—and dedicating your time to actions that truly move the business forward.Dale also highlights the need for building a support network and not isolating yourself, no matter how “solo” your business is. We both agree that regular breaks and self-care are crucial—Dale even schedules quarterly vacations to recharge. If you’re a new solopreneur or one looking for inspiration to push through a tough season, this episode is packed with honest, applicable wisdom you can use right away.✅ Want hands-on support to launch your own service business? The Passion Course gives you the tools, strategies, and encouragement to succeed—sign up now at tpappy.com/courses and start building your future.We can also stay connected when you...✅ Subscribe to this channel and turn on notifications so you get alerted when there's a new yummy video✅ Sign up to my solopreneur life newsletter at tpappy.com/subscribe for tips on how to earn more income as a solopreneur✅ Subscribe to the audio version of My Solopreneur Life show on all popular audio podcast playersYour solopreneur life has unlimited potential for big earnings and endless joy—let's do it together!
7 Things to Go From What Now? to Starting Your Solopreneur Business | MSL 211 Terry Pappy 2025-07-14 | In preparation for a talk to a group of people considering starting their own solopreneur business, I created a list of 7 points of focus that warrant equal attention. These focus points will help you get clear and stay on track, whether you're just getting started or looking to level up your existing business.They are:1. Finances – Get on top of your finances before doing anything else.2. Passion – Be clear on what you want to do and why it excites you.3. Mindset – Secure a growth mindset for success.4. Relationships – Your network is your gateway to success.5. Invest – Get a coach to guide you along your journey.6. Learn – Keep your skills sharp and study your industry.7. Action – Just do it! Make each action move your business forward.If you're considering entrepreneurship, or you're already on your journey, this episode will help you ensure you're focused on the right things. Take these 7 steps and apply them to move forward with confidence.✅ Want hands-on support to launch your own service business? The Passion Course gives you the tools, strategies, and encouragement to succeed—sign up now at tpappy.com/courses and start building your future.We can also stay connected when you...✅ Subscribe to this channel and turn on notifications so you get alerted when there's a new yummy video✅ Sign up to my solopreneur life newsletter at tpappy.com/subscribe for tips on how to earn more income as a solopreneur✅ Subscribe to the audio version of My Solopreneur Life show on all popular audio podcast playersYour solopreneur life has unlimited potential for big earnings and endless joy—let's do it together!
How to Turn a Passion Project Into a Solo Business with Harry Travis | MSL 210 Terry Pappy 2025-07-07 | In this episode, I continue my conversation with Harry Travis as we explore how his passion project—the RxRoundtable (https://therxroundtable.com)—grew from a casual network into a thriving, revenue-generating business. Harry describes how organic growth and genuine community-building led to unexpected scaling challenges, and what it took to make the leap from hobby to legitimate solopreneur venture. We talk through the infrastructure decisions he faced, the importance of finding the right partners to help evolve his idea, and how supporting others in the industry turned out to be a win-win for both business and personal fulfillment. Harry's biggest takeaway: there’s huge value in building real fellowship, staying responsive, and remembering that every encouraging reply can make a difference.✅ Want hands-on support to launch your own service business? The Passion Course gives you the tools, strategies, and encouragement to succeed—sign up now at tpappy.com/courses and start building your future.We can also stay connected when you...✅ Subscribe to this channel and turn on notifications so you get alerted when there's a new yummy video✅ Sign up to my solopreneur life newsletter at tpappy.com/subscribe for tips on how to earn more income as a solopreneur✅ Subscribe to the audio version of My Solopreneur Life show on all popular audio podcast playersYour solopreneur life has unlimited potential for big earnings and endless joy—let's do it together!
Corporate to Consulting: First Steps for Solopreneurs with Harry Travis | MSL 209 Terry Pappy 2025-06-30 | In this episode, I sit down with my client—and now friend—Harry Travis, who shares his inspiring journey from a long corporate career in pharmacy and healthcare to building his own solopreneur business. Harry talks about making the leap after leaving CVS Caremark, reinvesting in himself through executive education, and how classic networking led to the creation of the RxRoundtable (https://therxroundtable.com)—an ever-growing network for independent pharmacy and healthcare professionals. We discuss the importance of identifying your true value, leveraging relationships, and the courage it takes to put yourself and your business out there when starting over on your own.Harry wraps up our first conversation with three actionable prompts for anyone ready to begin their solopreneur adventure: get clear on the value you offer, don’t go it alone—lean on your network for support and encouragement, and have the courage to get visible, even when it feels scary. Stay tuned for part two, where we dig even deeper.✅ Want hands-on support to launch your own service business? The Passion Course gives you the tools, strategies, and encouragement to succeed—sign up now at tpappy.com/courses and start building your future.We can also stay connected when you...✅ Subscribe to this channel and turn on notifications so you get alerted when there's a new yummy video✅ Sign up to my solopreneur life newsletter at tpappy.com/subscribe for tips on how to earn more income as a solopreneur✅ Subscribe to the audio version of My Solopreneur Life show on all popular audio podcast playersYour solopreneur life has unlimited potential for big earnings and endless joy—let's do it together!
Grow Your Solo Business First Through Relationships—Why Real Conversations Matter Most | MSL 208 Terry Pappy 2025-06-23 | In this episode, I dig into one of the most overlooked but powerful ways to grow or restart your solo business—building genuine relationships. Whether you’re just starting or hitting a plateau, you don’t need a logo, website, or fancy LLC paperwork to move forward. What matters most is connecting with people: having real conversations, offering help, and deepening your network. I share real examples from my own journey and client work on how to approach outreach with intention and integrity, why service-focused giving beats self-focused asking, and how these connections drive opportunities and referrals at every stage.✅ Want hands-on support to launch your own service business? The Passion Course gives you the tools, strategies, and encouragement to succeed—sign up now at tpappy.com/courses and start building your future.We can also stay connected when you...✅ Subscribe to this channel and turn on notifications so you get alerted when there's a new yummy video✅ Sign up to my solopreneur life newsletter at tpappy.com/subscribe for tips on how to earn more income as a solopreneur✅ Subscribe to the audio version of My Solopreneur Life show on all popular audio podcast playersYour solopreneur life has unlimited potential for big earnings and endless joy—let's do it together!
Starting to Leverage the Story Process to Grow Your Business | MSL 207 Terry Pappy 2025-06-16 | Your story will make or break your solopreneur business success, depending on how you use it. If you are intentional about creating a new story about your business, how you sell, how you serve clients, how you deliver value, how you market and promote your business, you'll find each area rewards you with positive results.If your story is defeatist, negative, or self-demeaning, like you're not good enough, and you keep telling that story, you'll see the results in struggle, challenges, and difficulty growing your business. The great news is you can choose the path you want and it's as easy as writing/telling a new story.✅ Want hands-on support to launch your own service business? The Passion Course gives you the tools, strategies, and encouragement to succeed—sign up now at tpappy.com/courses and start building your future.We can also stay connected when you...✅ Subscribe to this channel and turn on notifications so you get alerted when there's a new yummy video✅ Sign up to my solopreneur life newsletter at tpappy.com/subscribe for tips on how to earn more income as a solopreneur✅ Subscribe to the audio version of My Solopreneur Life show on all popular audio podcast playersYour solopreneur life has unlimited potential for big earnings and endless joy—let's do it together!
How to Start When You’re Stuck: Overcoming Procrastination and Resistance as a Solopreneur | MSL 206 Terry Pappy 2025-06-09 | In this episode, I get real about what it’s like to want to start something—whether it’s a new business, project, or even just a healthy habit—but hit a wall of resistance and procrastination. Inspired by my own struggles (including tech mishaps while recording this very show), I walk you through a simple three-step process to move past overwhelm: assess what you want and why, identify what’s really stopping you, and make a conscious choice to either pause or push forward. You’ll hear my honest stories and practical advice for turning resistance into positive, sustainable action.✅ Want hands-on support to launch your own service business? The Passion Course gives you the tools, strategies, and encouragement to succeed—sign up now at tpappy.com/courses and start building your future.We can also stay connected when you...✅ Subscribe to this channel and turn on notifications so you get alerted when there's a new yummy video✅ Sign up to my solopreneur life newsletter at tpappy.com/subscribe for tips on how to earn more income as a solopreneur✅ Subscribe to the audio version of My Solopreneur Life show on all popular audio podcast playersYour solopreneur life has unlimited potential for big earnings and endless joy—let's do it together!
Starting a Solopreneur Business and Facing Fears and Negative Beliefs | MSL 205 Terry Pappy 2025-06-02 | Starting a new business is exciting and intimidating, especially if you've left the corporate world or a longstanding job and are at a loss on where or how to start. But before you figure out the practical stuff, you need to get your mindset up to speed with where you want to go. In this episode, I talk about the fears and diminishing beliefs that can thwart your progress from the get-go and how to understand their purpose and how to move past them to get your business on the right track.✅ Want hands-on support to launch your own service business? The Passion Course gives you the tools, strategies, and encouragement to succeed—sign up now at tpappy.com/courses and start building your future.We can also stay connected when you...✅ Subscribe to this channel and turn on notifications so you get alerted when there's a new yummy video✅ Sign up to my solopreneur life newsletter at tpappy.com/subscribe for tips on how to earn more income as a solopreneur✅ Subscribe to the audio version of My Solopreneur Life show on all popular audio podcast playersYour solopreneur life has unlimited potential for big earnings and endless joy—let's do it together!
Starting to Use AI and Visualization to Grow Your Solopreneur Business | MSL 204 Terry Pappy 2025-05-26 | Learn how to incorporate AI to help you visualize positive outcomes for your business. Your success begins with your imagination, and when you focus on what you want, lean into positive outcomes, before you know it, magical things happen. And, you can use AI to help craft some very creative scenarios that you can deliberately think about and visualize to stay positive and open to inspired action that moves you toward what you want for yourself and your business.✅ Want hands-on support to launch your own service business? The Passion Course gives you the tools, strategies, and encouragement to succeed—sign up now at tpappy.com/courses and start building your future.We can also stay connected when you...✅ Subscribe to this channel and turn on notifications so you get alerted when there's a new yummy video✅ Sign up to my solopreneur life newsletter at tpappy.com/subscribe for tips on how to earn more income as a solopreneur✅ Subscribe to the audio version of My Solopreneur Life show on all popular audio podcast playersYour solopreneur life has unlimited potential for big earnings and endless joy—let's do it together!
Solopreneur Inbound Marketing: How to Use AI and Content Prompts to Attract Clients | MSL 203 Terry Pappy 2025-05-17 | In this episode, I talk about how solopreneurs can use inbound marketing and AI tools like ChatGPT to attract leads passively, build a personal brand, and serve their ideal audience with valuable content. I share my own experience (including my love-hate relationship with self-promotion), then walk you step-by-step through reverse engineering your marketing funnel: starting with your most important offer, working backwards to guide your content strategy, and creating practical prompts for AI. If you want to make inbound marketing work for your solopreneur business, without becoming pushy or salesy, this episode is for you.✅ Want hands-on support to launch your own service business? The Passion Course gives you the tools, strategies, and encouragement to succeed—sign up now at tpappy.com/courses and start building your future.We can also stay connected when you...✅ Subscribe to this channel and turn on notifications so you get alerted when there's a new yummy video✅ Sign up to my solopreneur life newsletter at tpappy.com/subscribe for tips on how to earn more income as a solopreneur✅ Subscribe to the audio version of My Solopreneur Life show on all popular audio podcast playersYour solopreneur life has unlimited potential for big earnings and endless joy—let's do it together!
Designing Your Consulting or Service-Based Business After Corporate Life | MSL 202 Terry Pappy 2025-05-12 | This episode is about starting a consulting or service-based business—especially if you’re riffed from a long-term corporate role—and how to not miss the most important part of designing your business versus just doing the same old same old but on your own.✅ Want hands-on support to launch your own service business? The Passion Course gives you the tools, strategies, and encouragement to succeed—sign up now at tpappy.com/courses and start building your future.We can also stay connected when you...✅ Subscribe to this channel and turn on notifications so you get alerted when there's a new yummy video✅ Sign up to my solopreneur life newsletter at tpappy.com/subscribe for tips on how to earn more income as a solopreneur✅ Subscribe to the audio version of My Solopreneur Life show on all popular audio podcast playersYour solopreneur life has unlimited potential for big earnings and endless joy—let's do it together!
What Growing Up with a Family of Entrepreneurs Taught Me About Being a Solopreneur | MSL 201 Terry Pappy 2025-05-05 | In this kickoff to season two of My Solopreneur Life, I reflect on my own entrepreneurial roots and how growing up surrounded by family members who started businesses gave me the courage to launch my own solopreneur journey. I share stories about my family’s ventures (from fasteners to greeting cards) and how experiences with starting, and sometimes not finishing, shaped my mindset. This season, I’ll dive deeper into all things “starting” as a solopreneur: the mindset shifts, the practical first steps, and real stories from guests. Starting something new isn’t just about business—it’s about learning, growing, and having the courage to try.✅ Want hands-on support to launch your own service business? The Passion Course gives you the tools, strategies, and encouragement to succeed—sign up now at tpappy.com/courses and start building your future.We can also stay connected when you...✅ Subscribe to this channel and turn on notifications so you get alerted when there's a new yummy video✅ Sign up to my solopreneur life newsletter at tpappy.com/subscribe for tips on how to earn more income as a solopreneur✅ Subscribe to the audio version of My Solopreneur Life show on all popular audio podcast playersYour solopreneur life has unlimited potential for big earnings and endless joy—let's do it together!
Whats Coming in Season 2: All About Starting Your Solopreneur Business | MSL 116 Terry Pappy 2025-04-28 | What a wonderful first season of My Solopreneur Life! I’ve had a blast but I’m just getting warmed up. In this episode I share my thanks and tease what will be the theme for season two: starting! We all need help there, for sure. You’re gonna love season two!✅ Want hands-on support to launch your own service business? The Passion Course gives you the tools, strategies, and encouragement to succeed—sign up now at tpappy.com/courses and start building your future.We can also stay connected when you...✅ Subscribe to this channel and turn on notifications so you get alerted when there's a new yummy video✅ Sign up to my solopreneur life newsletter at tpappy.com/subscribe for tips on how to earn more income as a solopreneur✅ Subscribe to the audio version of My Solopreneur Life show on all popular audio podcast playersYour solopreneur life has unlimited potential for big earnings and endless joy—let's do it together!
How to Leverage AI in Your Solopreneur Business | MSL 115 Terry Pappy 2025-04-21 | The top ways I am now using AI and how I leverage it in my solopreneur business. It’s time we all get used to the idea that AI is here to stay, and lean into how it can help us work more efficiently as well as how we can pass along the savings to our clients. These tips will prove extraordinarily useful to you as you embark on all of the different AI platforms, from ChatGPT to Perplexity to Grok to Gemini and all of the now AI-influenced software applications we have been using for years.✅ Want hands-on support to launch your own service business? The Passion Course gives you the tools, strategies, and encouragement to succeed—sign up now at tpappy.com/courses and start building your future.We can also stay connected when you...✅ Subscribe to this channel and turn on notifications so you get alerted when there's a new yummy video✅ Sign up to my solopreneur life newsletter at tpappy.com/subscribe for tips on how to earn more income as a solopreneur✅ Subscribe to the audio version of My Solopreneur Life show on all popular audio podcast playersYour solopreneur life has unlimited potential for big earnings and endless joy—let's do it together!
How Ive Come Into Being my Natural Self as a Solopreneur | MSL 114 Terry Pappy 2025-04-14 | Being your natural self will become your secret weapon in the Age of AI. It will also allow you to further distinguish yourself in an ever-changing competitive marketplace, whether among other solopreneurs or small businesses attempting to capture your audience and clients. Today I’ll share how I’ve evolved my natural self, and how I (frankly) don’t give a d&!$m, Scarlet, what others think as I’m out to do good and inspire others to have real, authentic fun in their business being themselves.✅ Want hands-on support to launch your own service business? The Passion Course gives you the tools, strategies, and encouragement to succeed—sign up now at tpappy.com/courses and start building your future.We can also stay connected when you...✅ Subscribe to this channel and turn on notifications so you get alerted when there's a new yummy video✅ Sign up to my solopreneur life newsletter at tpappy.com/subscribe for tips on how to earn more income as a solopreneur✅ Subscribe to the audio version of My Solopreneur Life show on all popular audio podcast playersYour solopreneur life has unlimited potential for big earnings and endless joy—let's do it together!
How I Became Great at Sales by Asking One Simple Question as a Solopreneur | MSL 113 Terry Pappy 2025-04-07 | Sales can be the biggest business challenge for solopreneurs. Although I've claimed I'm a reluctant marketer, I love sales. Never used to feel that way, but over the years, I've come to realize that sales is about relationships. If you care about helping others, sales should come easily for you. In this episode, I give you a quick and easy little tip that will make your sales process flow.✅ Want hands-on support to launch your own service business? The Passion Course gives you the tools, strategies, and encouragement to succeed—sign up now at tpappy.com/courses and start building your future.We can also stay connected when you...✅ Subscribe to this channel and turn on notifications so you get alerted when there's a new yummy video✅ Sign up to my solopreneur life newsletter at tpappy.com/subscribe for tips on how to earn more income as a solopreneur✅ Subscribe to the audio version of My Solopreneur Life show on all popular audio podcast playersYour solopreneur life has unlimited potential for big earnings and endless joy—let's do it together!
How Being a Solopreneur is a Choice to Earn More Income and Enjoy More Freedom | MSL 112 Terry Pappy 2025-03-31 | Being a solopreneur is a choice. A choice for freedom to create, do business the way you want versus how a "boss" or "employer" wants you to do it. I share a story about a pivotal conversation with my older brother that smacked down my insecurity and made me totally okay with my choice to be a solopreneur.✅ Want hands-on support to launch your own service business? The Passion Course gives you the tools, strategies, and encouragement to succeed—sign up now at tpappy.com/courses and start building your future.We can also stay connected when you...✅ Subscribe to this channel and turn on notifications so you get alerted when there's a new yummy video✅ Sign up to my solopreneur life newsletter at tpappy.com/subscribe for tips on how to earn more income as a solopreneur✅ Subscribe to the audio version of My Solopreneur Life show on all popular audio podcast playersYour solopreneur life has unlimited potential for big earnings and endless joy—let's do it together!
How Two New Product Types Grew My Solpreneur Business | MSL 111 Terry Pappy 2025-03-24 | How I learned from my clients ways to create two cool product types, and how I communicated about them, so I got more business and grew my ability to serve more people. I also share how you can do it in your solopreneur business.✅ Want hands-on support to launch your own service business? The Passion Course gives you the tools, strategies, and encouragement to succeed—sign up now at tpappy.com/courses and start building your future.We can also stay connected when you...✅ Subscribe to this channel and turn on notifications so you get alerted when there's a new yummy video✅ Sign up to my solopreneur life newsletter at tpappy.com/subscribe for tips on how to earn more income as a solopreneur✅ Subscribe to the audio version of My Solopreneur Life show on all popular audio podcast playersYour solopreneur life has unlimited potential for big earnings and endless joy—let's do it together!
How Human Design Helped My Marketing Struggles as a Projector Solopreneur | MSL 110 Terry Pappy 2025-03-17 | I've always been a seeker of self-knowledge and self-improvement, wanting to understand why I was great at some things and not-so-great at others. In this episode, I talk about the many assessments I've done over the years but one in particular that really closed a gap in my struggles around marketing and that is Human Design. Listen to how I gained incredible insight (and relief) when I discovered my Projector orientation using Human Design.✅ Want hands-on support to launch your own service business? The Passion Course gives you the tools, strategies, and encouragement to succeed—sign up now at tpappy.com/courses and start building your future.We can also stay connected when you...✅ Subscribe to this channel and turn on notifications so you get alerted when there's a new yummy video✅ Sign up to my solopreneur life newsletter at tpappy.com/subscribe for tips on how to earn more income as a solopreneur✅ Subscribe to the audio version of My Solopreneur Life show on all popular audio podcast playersYour solopreneur life has unlimited potential for big earnings and endless joy—let's do it together!
How I Turned my Services Into Products as a Solopreneur | MSL 109 Terry Pappy 2025-03-10 | Learn how to take a service-based business and create products that will distinguish your brand and remove any possibility of commoditization. By creating products out of your services, you can not only create higher quality engagements, but also more wallet share from your clients. Get paid to propose!✅ Want hands-on support to launch your own service business? The Passion Course gives you the tools, strategies, and encouragement to succeed—sign up now at tpappy.com/courses and start building your future.We can also stay connected when you...✅ Subscribe to this channel and turn on notifications so you get alerted when there's a new yummy video✅ Sign up to my solopreneur life newsletter at tpappy.com/subscribe for tips on how to earn more income as a solopreneur✅ Subscribe to the audio version of My Solopreneur Life show on all popular audio podcast playersYour solopreneur life has unlimited potential for big earnings and endless joy—let's do it together!
My Solopreneur Business Model and How I Came Up With It | MSL 108 Terry Pappy 2025-03-03 | Sometimes it takes a few years to really dial in your brand, your model, your products, and how you position your solopreneur business. Here, I talk about how I evolved my business to reflect a model driven by a consistent repetition of problems and challenges facing my early clients.✅ Want hands-on support to launch your own service business? The Passion Course gives you the tools, strategies, and encouragement to succeed—sign up now at tpappy.com/courses and start building your future.We can also stay connected when you...✅ Subscribe to this channel and turn on notifications so you get alerted when there's a new yummy video✅ Sign up to my solopreneur life newsletter at tpappy.com/subscribe for tips on how to earn more income as a solopreneur✅ Subscribe to the audio version of My Solopreneur Life show on all popular audio podcast playersYour solopreneur life has unlimited potential for big earnings and endless joy—let's do it together!
My Book Publishing Journey as a Solopreneur Seeking Success Through Self-Publishing | MSL 107 Terry Pappy 2025-02-24 | Publishing and marketing books as part of your business offerings is a great marketing tool for your solopreneur business. In this episode, I share my book publishing journey and how I went about writing and publishing six books (all non-fiction so far) as part of creating additional revenue streams for my one-person business. Also, I love to write and wanted to see how far I could take my writing. (I'm still on that journey, too!)✅ Want hands-on support to launch your own service business? The Passion Course gives you the tools, strategies, and encouragement to succeed—sign up now at tpappy.com/courses and start building your future.We can also stay connected when you...✅ Subscribe to this channel and turn on notifications so you get alerted when there's a new yummy video✅ Sign up to my solopreneur life newsletter at tpappy.com/subscribe for tips on how to earn more income as a solopreneur✅ Subscribe to the audio version of My Solopreneur Life show on all popular audio podcast playersYour solopreneur life has unlimited potential for big earnings and endless joy—let's do it together!
Avoiding Being Put in a Bucket as a Solopreneur—My Story as a Marketer | MSL 106 Terry Pappy 2025-02-17 | Are you getting put in a bucket when it comes to your solopreneur business? Do people categorize you in a generic manner? Does it drive you crazy? I share the “bucket” challenge I have with having been labeled as a marketer. Ice not included!✅ Want hands-on support to launch your own service business? The Passion Course gives you the tools, strategies, and encouragement to succeed—sign up now at tpappy.com/courses and start building your future.We can also stay connected when you...✅ Subscribe to this channel and turn on notifications so you get alerted when there's a new yummy video✅ Sign up to my solopreneur life newsletter at tpappy.com/subscribe for tips on how to earn more income as a solopreneur✅ Subscribe to the audio version of My Solopreneur Life show on all popular audio podcast playersYour solopreneur life has unlimited potential for big earnings and endless joy—let's do it together!
How I Became a Full-Time Solopreneur After an Unexpected and Sudden Layoff | MSL 105 Terry Pappy 2025-02-10 | In this episode, I walk you through how I started my current business as a full-time solopreneur back in 2006. Starting at the last corporate job I had, what happened with my job there, what I was dealing with in my personal life and how the universe stepped in and saved my butt. All because I set forth an intention to start my own business.✅ Want hands-on support to launch your own service business? The Passion Course gives you the tools, strategies, and encouragement to succeed—sign up now at tpappy.com/courses and start building your future.We can also stay connected when you...✅ Subscribe to this channel and turn on notifications so you get alerted when there's a new yummy video✅ Sign up to my solopreneur life newsletter at tpappy.com/subscribe for tips on how to earn more income as a solopreneur✅ Subscribe to the audio version of My Solopreneur Life show on all popular audio podcast playersYour solopreneur life has unlimited potential for big earnings and endless joy—let's do it together!
How Personal and Professional Growth Helped Me Grow My Solopreneur Business | MSL 104 Terry Pappy 2025-02-03 | I've always been hungry for personal growth and learning why my life goes the way it goes. Why I struggle with some things and other things come easily to me. I took on a journey of self-examination early in life, and it has become a part of my DNA to deliberately look for ways to be a better human being and have more joy.✅ Want hands-on support to launch your own service business? The Passion Course gives you the tools, strategies, and encouragement to succeed—sign up now at tpappy.com/courses and start building your future.We can also stay connected when you...✅ Subscribe to this channel and turn on notifications so you get alerted when there's a new yummy video✅ Sign up to my solopreneur life newsletter at tpappy.com/subscribe for tips on how to earn more income as a solopreneur✅ Subscribe to the audio version of My Solopreneur Life show on all popular audio podcast playersYour solopreneur life has unlimited potential for big earnings and endless joy—let's do it together!
How to Leverage Your Past Jobs to Be Successful as a Solopreneur: My Story | MSL 103 Terry Pappy 2025-01-27 | The jobs I had all contributed to better understanding of who I am and why I always had that "pull" toward being independent. Reflect back on your job journey to see where your today skills came from.✅ Want hands-on support to launch your own service business? The Passion Course gives you the tools, strategies, and encouragement to succeed—sign up now at tpappy.com/courses and start building your future.We can also stay connected when you...✅ Subscribe to this channel and turn on notifications so you get alerted when there's a new yummy video✅ Sign up to my solopreneur life newsletter at tpappy.com/subscribe for tips on how to earn more income as a solopreneur✅ Subscribe to the audio version of My Solopreneur Life show on all popular audio podcast playersYour solopreneur life has unlimited potential for big earnings and endless joy—let's do it together!
The Surprising Path That Leads You to Being a Solopreneur: My Story | MSL 102 Terry Pappy 2025-01-20 | Here's a mini-memoir of my late high school, college and post-college backstory that leads to my telling you about my very first business...a creative business. What I did, how I succeeded and what eventually happened that was pretty much out of my control and what I learned. Plus a really good prompt, as usual!✅ Want hands-on support to launch your own service business? The Passion Course gives you the tools, strategies, and encouragement to succeed—sign up now at tpappy.com/courses and start building your future.We can also stay connected when you...✅ Subscribe to this channel and turn on notifications so you get alerted when there's a new yummy video✅ Sign up to my solopreneur life newsletter at tpappy.com/subscribe for tips on how to earn more income as a solopreneur✅ Subscribe to the audio version of My Solopreneur Life show on all popular audio podcast playersYour solopreneur life has unlimited potential for big earnings and endless joy—let's do it together!
How Other Entrepreneurs Influence Your Solopreneur Journey: My Story | MSL 101 Terry Pappy 2025-01-14 | My family DNA is rife with entrepreneurial spirit. In this episode, I share about my family's businesses and entrepreneurs as well as a prompt for you to think about how entrepreneurs in your life have inspired you.✅ Want hands-on support to launch your own service business? The Passion Course gives you the tools, strategies, and encouragement to succeed—sign up now at tpappy.com/courses and start building your future.We can also stay connected when you...✅ Subscribe to this channel and turn on notifications so you get alerted when there's a new yummy video✅ Sign up to my solopreneur life newsletter at tpappy.com/subscribe for tips on how to earn more income as a solopreneur✅ Subscribe to the audio version of My Solopreneur Life show on all popular audio podcast playersYour solopreneur life has unlimited potential for big earnings and endless joy—let's do it together!
About MSL and Why You Should Subscribe if You Want to be a Successful Solopreneur | MSL 100 Terry Pappy 2025-01-06 | Welcome to my brand new show which is all about life as a solopreneur. Each episode I drop a story, a nuance, and a helpful prompt (homework!) to get you to move faster as a solopreneur, make more money with less effort, and communicate with authenticity so the right people meant to work with you find you and hire you. Being a solopreneur is the best! You can do it, too!✅ Want hands-on support to launch your own service business? The Passion Course gives you the tools, strategies, and encouragement to succeed—sign up now at tpappy.com/courses and start building your future.We can also stay connected when you...✅ Subscribe to this channel and turn on notifications so you get alerted when there's a new yummy video✅ Sign up to my solopreneur life newsletter at tpappy.com/subscribe for tips on how to earn more income as a solopreneur✅ Subscribe to the audio version of My Solopreneur Life show on all popular audio podcast playersYour solopreneur life has unlimited potential for big earnings and endless joy—let's do it together!
About My Solopreneur Life Terry Pappy 2024-12-14 | My second podcast, My Solopreneur Life, launched in January 2025. Here's an introduction to what you can expect as a subscriber. To subscribe to the show and the MSL newsletter, visit MySolopreneurLife.com.Get the MSL newsletter here: tpappy.com/subscribe#mslnewsletterThanks for checking out my channel!—Terry
Welcome to Terry Pappy on YouTube! Terry Pappy 2024-12-07 | If you're a solopreneur hungry for the dream of running your own business without the hassles that come along with doing it all yourself, you've found the right place. Here, I share my tips, hacks, tools, and how other solopreneurs simplified their business to increase their income doing work they love.✅ Connect with all my good stuff at https://bio.site/terrypappy
How to brainstorm social media content from your website Terry Pappy 2024-08-21 | Keep your social media content on point and consistent with what you're about by using content on your website. Create a seamless experience for your prospects and customers and expand your audience with content that takes them on a journey to working with you.In this video, I show you how to use a mind map to brainstorm ideas for social media posts by grabbing a sentence or phrase from my website. I'd love to learn more about how you are growing your passion-led business. Here's how we can connect:✅ Subscribe to this channel, of course, and follow me on other social spaces.✅ Go to tpappy.com and sign up for my FREE *PappyClub Journal* to get fun inspiration, Terry-style, to enrich your ideas and biz dev growth.✅ Book time with me at PappyChat.com for a complimentary coaching session to see how I can help you advance your passion-led business.Thanks for hanging out with me,—Terry
Story of Energy: How to leverage the right energy to fulfill on your passion Terry Pappy 2024-05-07 | "Salty Cliffs" was the inspiration for this Story of Energy. When you want the inspiration to flow, the creative ideas to come and energize you, what do you do? Are you more responsive to calmness where the energy is smooth and relaxing? Or do you get a boost from energy derived from action, movement or visual stimulation like a beautiful painting of a crashing surf?How you create an environment conducive to your energy directly impacts your ability to rely on consistent creative flow. I explain more in the video.I'd love to learn more about where you find inspiration to fulfill on your passion. Here's how we can connect and share more:✅ Subscribe to this channel! You can always jump to it by going to http://youtubeterry.com.✅ Go to tpappy.com and sign up for my FREE *PappyClub Journal* to get fun inspiration, Terry-style, to enrich your creative flow. And check out my growing gallery of inspiring art!✅ Book time with me at http://pappychat.com for a complimentary coaching session to see how I can help you inspire your creative flow and take on something new.Thanks for hanging out with me,—Terry
The Story of Wonder: How Wonder Can Inspire Your Creative Flow Terry Pappy 2024-03-02 | In this Story of Wonder, I share about the experience of painting "Stormy Sunrise" and how taking on this very different painting helped me carry a sense of wonder through the whole process. I'd love to learn more about how you are inspiring your creative flow. Here's how we can connect and share more:✅ Subscribe to this channel!✅ Go to tpappy.com and sign up for my FREE *PappyClub Journal* and get fun inspiration, Terry-style, to enrich your creative flow.✅ Book time with me at http://pappychat.com for a complimentary coaching session to see how I can help you inspire your creative flow and take on something new.Thanks for hanging out with me,—Terry
How to frame your giclée print from Terry Pappy Terry Pappy 2024-01-20 | If you're considering a giclée print of my work, you may be wondering about how to frame it. In this video, I walk you through what you can expect from the day you receive your print to how you can customize your own print in a frame suited to your space and decor.If you want me to take care of the framing of your print, no problem! Just inquire about having me frame your print using my contact form and I'll quote you a price for mounting your print on canvas stretchers and framing it in a standard metal frame so you can hang your print the moment it arrives.Happy to answer any other questions! Just visit my contact page here: tpappy.com/contact.✅ Subscribe to this channel! ✅ Go to tpappy.com and sign up for my FREE *PappyClub Journal* to get fun inspiration, Terry-style, to enrich your creative flow.✅ Book time with me at http://pappychat.com for a complimentary coaching session to see how I can help you inspire your creative flow and take on something new.Thanks for hanging out with me,—Terry
Story of Mia: How I expanded my offerings by stumbling out of my comfort zone. Terry Pappy 2024-01-15 | I used a challenge from my BFF to test and expand my skills as an artist by painting a subject I didn't have any experience painting in oils. This is a wonderful story of how a simple ask became a turning point for my work.What are you blocking because of beliefs that is keeping you from expanding? How can you allow yourself to lean into expanding who you are?I'd love to learn more about how you are inspiring your creative flow. Here's how we can connect and share more:✅ Subscribe to this channel!✅ Go to tpappy.com and sign up for my FREE *PappyClub Journal* and get fun inspiration, Terry-style, to enrich your creative flow.✅ Book time with me at http://pappychat.com for a complimentary coaching session to see how I can help you inspire your creative flow and take on something new.Thanks for hanging out with me,—Terry
Welcome to my channel! Terry Pappy 2023-11-28 | A simple walkthrough of the latest evolution that is Terry Pappy on YouTube!✅ Subscribe to this channel to get alerts on my latest videos—youtube.com/@TerryPappy✅ Go to tpappy.com and sign up for my FREE *PappyClub Journal* to get fun inspiration, Terry-style, to boost your creative flow and shop discounts.Thanks for hanging out with me and I hope you enjoy my new creative direction!—Terry
Power of Niching Tip #5: Personal Branding Advantage Terry Pappy 2021-05-31 | How have you strengthened your personal brand through your niche? What is unique to you and you alone that no one else can copy? How is the world perceiving you? What kind of feedback are you getting on your content?COMMENTS: ❓What is the one thing about your personal brand that you enjoy the most❓😊 Like what I'm puttin' down? Check this out and pick your favs:✅ Subscribe to this channel! ✅ Go to tpappy.com and sign up for my FREE *PappyClub Journal* to get fun inspiration, Terry-style, to communicate your value more authentically so people resonate, click and buy.✅ Book time with me at http://pappychat.com to find out how YOUR business can make bank and give you more freedomThere's only one YOU!—Terry
Power of Niching Tip #4: Thought Leadership is Easier Terry Pappy 2021-05-24 | You're more than an expert—you're a thought leader. But what thoughts are you leading with? Where are you being controversial? Innovative? Distinguishing your personal brand? What makes you angry about your industry that you can take a stand about changing?COMMENTS: ❓What is the ONE THING that really pisses you off about your industry❓😊 Like what I'm puttin' down? Check this out and pick your favs:✅ Subscribe to this channel! ✅ Go to tpappy.com and sign up for my FREE *PappyClub Journal* to get fun inspiration, Terry-style, to communicate your value more authentically so people resonate, click and buy.✅ Book time with me at http://pappychat.com to find out how YOUR business can make bank and give you more freedomThanks for hanging out a bit with me,—Terry
Power of Niching Tip #3: Content Creation is Easier Terry Pappy 2021-05-17 | Ever get stuck organizing your content marketing? Ever get frustrated trying to find the right stuff to write about or shoot a video on? Does your content marketing feel all over the place, like whatever you're in the mood to write about is what you write or talk about? COMMENTS: ❓What's your biggest bugaboo when it comes to creating fresh content for your audience on a weekly basis❓😊 Like what I'm puttin' down? Check this out and pick your favs:✅ Subscribe to this channel! ✅ Go to tpappy.com and sign up for my FREE *PappyClub Journal* to get fun inspiration, Terry-style, to communicate your value more authentically so people resonate, click and buy.✅ Book time with me at http://pappychat.com to find out how YOUR business can make bank and give you more freedomIt's really that simple. Let's do this!—Terry
Power of Niching Tip #2: Palm Beach Niche Examples Terry Pappy 2021-05-10 | Sometimes it's helpful to have examples of niching. What fun examples do you come across in your travels?COMMENTS: ❓Is your niche deep enough❓😊 Like what I'm puttin' down? Check this out and pick your favs:✅ Subscribe to this channel! ✅ Go to tpappy.com and sign up for my FREE *PappyClub Journal* to get fun inspiration, Terry-style, to communicate your value more authentically so people resonate, click and buy.✅ Book time with me at http://pappychat.com to find out how YOUR business can make bank and give you more freedomThanks for hanging out a bit with me,—Terry
Power of Niching Tip #1: Finding the Courage to be Super Specific Terry Pappy 2021-05-03 | Are you afraid to niche down too much? Do you think you'll miss out on getting business or fall into obscurity? Are you worried that your full array of services won't be considered? I'll share my experience of feeling the same way and how I dealt with it.COMMENTS: ❓How far have you gone with your niche—is it specific enough❓😊 Like what I'm puttin' down? Check this out and pick your favs:✅ Subscribe to this channel!✅ Go to tpappy.com and sign up for my FREE *PappyClub Journal* to get fun inspiration, Terry-style, to communicate your value more authentically so people resonate, click and buy.✅ Book time with me at http://pappychat.com to find out how YOUR business can make bank and give you more freedomThanks for hanging out a bit with me,—Terry
Sales Conversations Tip #5: Illustrating Vision Versus Reality Terry Pappy 2021-04-19 | Do your prospects have a vision? Or are they overwhelmed by their reality? Help your prospect see their life as it is, and help them connect with the vision of their life they want.COMMENTS: ❓What's your vision for your business? What's the reality?❓😊 Like what I'm puttin' down? Check this out and pick your favs:✅ Subscribe to this channel!✅ Go to pappyclub.com and sign up for my FREE *Monday Motivators* so you can kick off every week with a positive boost✅ Book time with me at http://pappychat.com to find out how YOUR business can make bank and give you more freedomThanks for hanging out a bit with me,—Terry
Sales Conversations Tip #4: Question Your Prospects Limiting Beliefs Terry Pappy 2021-04-12 | Ever lose a sale because you didn't challenge your prospect's limiting beliefs? Do you buy their story about why they're stuck? They're broke? They're confused? Be brave on calls and be in service of showing your prospect they are possibly stuck in a limiting belief that isn't even true.COMMENTS: ❓What was the most interesting limiting belief you uncovered in a sales call? What is YOUR limiting belief❓😊 Like what I'm puttin' down? Check this out and pick your favs:✅ Subscribe to this channel! You can always jump to it by going to http://youtubeterry.com.✅ Go to pappyclub.com and sign up for my FREE *Monday Motivators* so you can kick off every week with a positive boost✅ Book time with me at http://pappychat.com to find out how YOUR business can make bank and give you more freedomThanks for hanging out a bit with me,—Terry
Sales Conversations Tip #3: Listening without Bias Terry Pappy 2021-04-05 | Ever go into a prospect call and already have a feeling that your prospect can't afford you? Ever feel like you have to prove your value because you think your prospect may have other options? Do you realize that you're going into every call with an unconscious bias that may be sabotaging your efforts?COMMENTS: ❓What is the most surprising unconscious bias you have going into your sales calls❓😊 Like what I'm puttin' down? Check this out and pick your favs:✅ Subscribe to this channel! You can always jump to it by going to http://youtubeterry.com.✅ Go to pappyclub.com and sign up for my FREE *Monday Motivators* so you can kick off every week with a positive boost✅ Book time with me at http://pappychat.com to find out how YOUR business can make bank and give you more freedomThanks for hanging out a bit with me,—Terry
Sales Conversations Tip #2: Asking Deeper, Probing Questions Terry Pappy 2021-03-29 | The key to closing a new client is when they PERCEIVE that you understand their problem better than anyone else. The only way to get to that is by asking probing questions and shutting up. Have you ever lost the sale because you talked too much? You taught too much? You worked too hard to prove your value? Yeah, this happens. Watch the vid to learn a new way.COMMENTS: ❓What was the most probing question you ever asked a prospect❓😊 Like what I'm puttin' down? Check this out and pick your favs:✅ Subscribe to this channel!✅ Go to pappyclub.com and sign up for my FREE *Monday Motivators* so you can kick off every week with a positive boost✅ Book time with me at http://pappychat.com to find out how YOUR business can make bank and give you more freedomThanks for hanging out a bit with me,—Terry
