Why Gabe Created the Solopreneur Money Podcast…
What were you doing in 2008? Maybe you were working for a big company or just finishing college. I, on the other hand, started my own business—in finance.
Great timing, I know.
At 37, I was married with three kids (all under the age of nine), and my wife Melissa, a nurse, was working nights and weekends so our children wouldn’t have to be in full-time daycare. I was working nonstop to provide for them, doing everything I could to give my best to my clients and my family. Then in May of 2008, I got an email from “the mothership” asking me to justify the advice I gave clients, questioning my decisions. They wanted me to explain why I decided to help people in certain ways—when my goal was always to serve my clients’ best interests.
I was instantly angry. At that moment, I made a decision—I was going to start my own firm.
Since then, I’ve learned most solopreneurs have a similar story—your boss or parent company wants you to care for their clients or business their way. They ask you to operate on their terms so they can create freedom for their own lives—not yours.
If that sounds familiar, this podcast is for you. If you’re successfully running your own gig, consulting, contracting, whatever you do—and you’re too busy to focus on your business’s finances, this is for you. It’s for solopreneurs who want guidance for their finances as they navigate the complexities of their success.
In this podcast, you’ll find practical tips to help you take control of your finances and build the life you want. I’ll offer guidance and share my tips to make you a better business owner so you can become a better parent, spouse, friend—a better you.
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Stages of Business and Changes that Come with Them with Rai Hyde, Ep #95
Are you experiencing changes in your business but aren’t sure what that means? Have you been constantly comparing your business success with that of others on social media? My guest, Rai Hyde... [READ MORE]
Roth Conversions for Solopreneurs, Ep #94
Do you want to win the tax game? If so, you may want to consider doing Roth conversions. On this episode of Solopreneur Money, you’ll learn what a Roth conversion is, why... [READ MORE]
The Story of the Real Hernando with Derrick Michaud, Ep #93
Have you ever thought that your business could be expanded locally but aren’t quite sure how to make it happen? My guest today is Derrick Michaud, founder of Shelby Row Productions. Derrick serves... [READ MORE]
How to Build Brand Equity with Bobby Klinck, Ep #92
Building your brand equity is the most important thing that you are not doing to grow your business. Many choose to focus on direct marketing and that’s great! If you do, keep doing it.... [READ MORE]
How to Grow Your Business and Create Conversations on Social Media with Josh Munoz and Derek Hurtado, Ep #91
Do you know how to build relationships through social media? Do you have a social media strategy that focuses on gaining clients? Josh Munoz and Derek Hurtado have worked hard to perfect... [READ MORE]
How to Work without Employees with Lorette Pruden, Ep #90
As a solopreneur, you probably don’t have employees, yet how are you supposed to grow your business without employees to take some of the burdens? Lorette Pruden joins me today to discuss... [READ MORE]
How to Live a Giant Life with Nicholas Smith, Ep #89
Do you realize that you have giant potential but aren’t quite sure how to unlock it? Nicholas Townsend Smith is a performance coach and author of the book, The Giants and the Smalls and... [READ MORE]
How to Sell Yourself without Selling Your Soul with Susan Harrow, Ep #88
Are you ready to get your product or service out to the masses but don’t know how to start publicizing it? If so, this is the right episode for you. On this... [READ MORE]
How to Get Your Business Started the Right Way with Tami Jaffe, Ep #87
Are you ready to get your business off to a great start, generate income, and maximize cash flow to build your finances? Breakout growth expert, Tami Jaffe, joins me today to discuss... [READ MORE]
How to Grow Your Business: How to Build Long-Term Success for Your Business with a Book with Meghan McCracken, Ep #86
Do you have a book that you want to write but don’t know how? Or maybe you have a wealth of information to share with your audience but no time to write... [READ MORE]
How to Grow Your Business – How to Take Your Side Hustle and Turn It Into a Full-Time Business with Charles Alexander, Ep # 85
Are you one of the millions that are ready to join the great resignation? If you have a side hustle, that could be your ticket out of the corporate world and into... [READ MORE]
Tax Time Conversation with James Buss, Ep #84
If you are listening to this episode in April, you may have taxes on your mind. There is a lot that goes into tax preparation, but if you have been prepping throughout... [READ MORE]
Special Episode: Doc Wright, Ep #83
Doc Wright fell into entrepreneurship and he has been taking chances ever since. On this episode of Solopreneur Money, you’ll hear how Doc got started making gorgeous live edge wood furniture and... [READ MORE]
Discover Your Best Self with Sarah Fruehling, Ep # 82
Do you have a brilliant idea that you haven’t had a chance to make work? Are you trying to discover how you can be your best self? If you have been asking... [READ MORE]
How to Take the Whispers from Idea to Revenue with Laurie Seymour, Ep. #81
Have you ever had those little ideas come from seemingly nowhere to the back of your mind? You know those ideas; they are the powerful dreams that might seem to be just... [READ MORE]
Clear Your Energy and Boost Your Productivity with Loraine Van Tuyl, Ep #73
Do you find that the pressure of your daily work zaps your energy and ruins your mental clarity? If so, you may have an aversion toward the processes, structures, routines, and systems... [READ MORE]
The Solopreneur’s Money Manifesto Book, Ep # 72
The Solopreneur’s Money Manifesto has finally been published, and in today’s episode, I offer you a behind-the-scenes preview of the book. You’ll learn why I wrote this book and how it came... [READ MORE]
The Solopreneur’s Money Manifesto Launches Tomorrow: An Interview with My Ghostwriter, Ep #71
My book, The Solopreneur’s Money Manifesto, is all set to publish tomorrow, January 11! Since many of you solopreneurs have thought about writing your own books, I wanted to share the process... [READ MORE]
Happy New Year! Things to Think About for 2022, Ep # 70
Happy New Year! As you begin the new year it is a good idea to reassess your financial and business situation. In this episode, you’ll hear tips for fresh beginnings both financially... [READ MORE]
The Year in Gratitude, Write Your Thank You Notes, Ep # 69
I love writing thank you notes. They are a fantastic way to express your gratitude to someone for something you appreciate. Many business owners write them to their clients, but have you... [READ MORE]
How to Make IT Simple, Sage, and Strategic with Barbara Wittmann, Ep # 68
If you have ever had a tech issue in your business, you know that IT influences every aspect of business. Since IT is so integral to businesses these days, it is important... [READ MORE]
Personality Styles and Communication with Cheryl Zalieckas, Ep #67
Have you ever taken a personality assessment and then promptly forgotten what you learned? This can happen with those types of tests because the labels they affix don’t have much meaning. My... [READ MORE]
Gratitude, Mindset, Self-Mapping, How to Handle Multiple Interests at the Same Time with B.T. Harman, Ep # 66
You may be aware of the benefits of having a gratitude practice, but have you ever heard of the idea of compulsive gratitude? My guest today is B.T. Harman, a freelance content... [READ MORE]
Effectiveness vs. Execution! With Kevin Gainey, Ep #65
It’s not enough to simply generate ideas to improve your business. To ensure that your business grows you must execute those ideas. Today’s guest, Kevin Gainey, is here to teach us about... [READ MORE]
Coaching Series: Astrology, Meditation, Mindfulness, and Finding Your True Purpose with Robin Wald Ep # 64
Do you know anything about astrology? I didn’t know anything about it until I met today’s guest. Robin Wald is not only a certified life coach and certified yoga and meditation teacher,... [READ MORE]
Coaching Series: Purpose and Intentionality with Alex Bunyan, Ep #63
Is your life filled with purpose and intentionality? If you are like most people, it’s not. My guest today is Alex Bunyan who has spent his working career interviewing and assessing thousands... [READ MORE]
Get Legit and Go Pro with Gordon Firemark, Ep #62
Do you feel like your business isn’t as successful as it could be? Are you treating your business more like a side hustle or as a legitimate business? On this episode of... [READ MORE]
Coaching Series: Dismantling Racism and How to Be More Inclusive with Rev. Dr. Terrlyn Curry Avery, Ep #61
Do you wish you could be more inclusive with your business but don’t know how? Rev. Dr. Terrlyn Curry Avery is actively working to dismantle racism in our society with her coaching... [READ MORE]
Coaching Series: Leadership of Self and Business – Overcoming Boredom with Dorothy Martin Neville, Ep #60
To succeed in your business and further yourself you have to create the right mindset. My guest, Dorothy A. Martin-Neville, Ph.D., has learned about the power of mindset firsthand and through her... [READ MORE]
Coaching Series: Unmuting Yourself, Get on Camera with Rich Oceguera, Ep # 59
How can you expand your reach so that more people can find your business? The answer is simple: unmute yourself. Rich Oceguera joins me today to share his 5 step process to... [READ MORE]
Coaching Series: Using Processes and Systems to Elevate Your Business with Nancy Becher, Ep # 58
Have you ever felt stuck in your business? Getting unstuck can seem impossible, but with the right systems and processes in place, you can overcome the insurmountable. Nancy Becher is an expert... [READ MORE]
Coaching Series: Master Your Mindset for Success with Stephanie Bogan, Ep #57
Is your mindset holding you back from true success? If you are looking for a way to get unstuck then you are in the right place. Stephanie Bogan not only founded the Limitless... [READ MORE]
End of Year Tax Planning Strategies with Tatiana Tsoir, Ep #56
Do you wait until tax time to do your tax planning? If so, then stop what you’re doing and listen to this episode of Solopreneur Money. Tatiana Tsoir, CPA and founder of Linza... [READ MORE]
8 Things to Have in a Contract with William Warren, Ep # 55
Do you include everything you need to in your contracts with your clients? As solopreneurs, we can often get wrapped up in everything else that our business entails and forget how important... [READ MORE]
Suicide Awareness Month with Frank King, Ep #54
Suicide and depression are no joking matter but don’t tell that to Frank King. Frank is a comedian, a suicide prevention speaker, and a TEDx speaking coach who has given 6 TEDx talks himself. After... [READ MORE]
5 Weeks to Writing a Bestseller with Ben Gioia, Ep #53
Do you think you could write a bestselling book in only 5 weeks? If you’ve listened to the show before, you know that I am writing a book so when I connected... [READ MORE]
Marketing Series: Email and Digital Marketing with Mark Henderson, Ep #52
I don’t know about you guys, but I’m still confused about this whole marketing thing. Have you been trying to make content marketing work for your business? Mark Henderson joins me on... [READ MORE]
Marketing Series – The Referral Engine with John Barron, Ep # 51
Small business owners spend so much money on marketing their businesses, but the most powerful way to grow a business is through referrals. John Barron has a powerful plan to help you... [READ MORE]
Marketing Series – Sales Continuum with John Barron, Ep #50
Are you looking to improve your marketing and sales techniques so that you can bring in more clients? To do that, you need to have an effective process that you can follow... [READ MORE]
Marketing Series – How to Have Great Content with Rai Hyde Cornell, Ep #49
One essential piece to marketing your business is content marketing. But do you even know what that is or how to do it? I know I don’t! That’s why I’ve invited an... [READ MORE]
Marketing Series – Content Strategy with Kris Hughes, Ep #48
Does the thought of creating content for your business give you a headache? Many of us can’t stand the thought of sitting down and producing content even though we know it will... [READ MORE]
Book Time with Gabe: The Practice, Ep #47
As busy solopreneurs, I know that you don’t have time to read all of the latest books, so I’d like to bring you my takeaways from various books I’ve read. In today’s... [READ MORE]
Mid Year Vision Review, Ep # 46
If you are like most people, you have spent the year running like crazy without looking back. On this episode of Solopreneur Money, I encourage you to stop and think about where... [READ MORE]
Leadership and Money with Tim Croll, Ep #45
A few months ago, I had the opportunity to make a guest appearance on the leadership series of my friend Tim Croll’s B2B Made Simple podcast. In that episode, we discussed 10... [READ MORE]
Client Story: Should I Cosign on My Brother’s Business Loan? Ep #44
Welcome back to the financial planning basics series. This is a series that I have created within the Solopreneur Money podcast to help you master the basics of finance so that you... [READ MORE]
Client Story: Investing or Paying Off Debt, Ep #43
Have you been pondering the age-old question: should I pay off my mortgage or invest the money? A long-term client of mine recently broached this topic with me and today I want... [READ MORE]
Life Insurance for Solopreneurs, Ep #42
Has anyone ever explained life insurance in a way that you can actually understand? I began my career in financial services as an agent for a large insurance company. After 20 years... [READ MORE]
Client Story: Sold My Business, Now What? Ep #41
So, you sold your business, now what are you going to do? Have you thought about what you would do with the proceeds from the sale? If you have considered selling your... [READ MORE]
Estate Planning for Solopreneurs, Ep # 40
Nobody likes to think about their own mortality, but it is important to be prepared for anything. As a solopreneur, you are the captain of your own ship, so it is even... [READ MORE]
Client Story: Life Insurance, Ep #39
Does your life insurance fit your needs? Do you need to renew it soon? No one really enjoys thinking about or even purchasing life insurance. However, if you want to ensure that... [READ MORE]
Preparing for the Unexpected – Disability Income Insurance for Solopreneurs, Ep # 38
Welcome back to the latest episode in the Financial Planning Basics series. In this series, you’ll find tips, tricks, and stories to help you master your finances so that you can live... [READ MORE]
Client Story: Divorce and Money, Ep #37
Unfortunately, 50% of all marriages end in divorce. In addition to breaking up a marriage, a divorce can unravel a financial plan. What happens to your financial plan if you lose 50%... [READ MORE]
Basics of Investing for Solopreneurs, Ep # 36
You probably have investments but do you really know what they are? How well versed are you in the basics of investing? As a solopreneur, you must rely on yourself to create... [READ MORE]
Financial Planning Basics: The Biden Presidency and the Market, Ep #35
Ever since the election, many people have been wondering how the Biden presidency would affect the market. In this introduction to financial planning basics, I peel back the curtain so that you... [READ MORE]
What a Bottleneck Distant Assistant Can Do for You with Jaime Jay, Ep #34
For FREE Downloadable Resources Click Here Is there a bottleneck in your company? Is that bottleneck you? Jaime Jay from Bottleneck Distant Assistants joins me on this bonus episode of the Building... [READ MORE]
So You Want Your Spouse to Join Your Business? Ep #33
Ready to get started? This 7-step guide will help you decide if it’s a good idea to bring on your spouse. Click Here So you want your spouse to join your solopreneur... [READ MORE]
Effective Delegation to Your Rock Stars with Gina Cotner, Ep #32
For FREE Downloadable Resources Click Here If you plan on hiring a rock star to join your band, you’ll need to know how to delegate effectively. To learn more about how to... [READ MORE]
How I Built My Band – Meet Christina, Ep # 31
For FREE Downloadable Resources Click Here You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in… Hearing Christina’s story [3:12] What you should be thinking about when hiring a rock... [READ MORE]
Virtual Team Series: Building Your Band – Communicating with Your Band with Doug Campbell, Ep #30
For FREE Downloadable Resources Click Here Welcome back to the 7th installment of the Virtual Team Series where we’re building your band of rock stars. If this is your first time listening... [READ MORE]
How I Built My Band – Meet Vicky Sawyer, Ep # 29
For FREE Downloadable Resources Click Here Over the course of the Building Your Band series, you have learned how to identify when you need a band of rock stars, how to find... [READ MORE]
Virtual Team Series – Leading Your Band of Rock Stars with Tim Croll, Ep #28
For FREE Downloadable Resources Click Here Welcome back to the 5th episode in the Virtual Team Series. So far you’ve learned that you need a rock star to help you in your... [READ MORE]
Virtual Team Series – Building Your Band: Onboarding Your Rock Star, Ep # 27
For FREE Downloadable Resources Click Here It may seem funny that a podcast for solopreneurs is talking about building your band (team), but the truth is, to be successful, you have to recognize when... [READ MORE]
Virtual Team Series: Building Your Band – Finding Your Rock Star with Melissa Smith, Ep #26
For FREE Downloadable Resources Click Here Welcome to the 3rd installment of the Building Your Band series. If you haven’t listened to the first two episodes you can start at episode 24. You... [READ MORE]
Virtual Team Series – Building Your Band: Now What? Ep #25
Ready to get started?? Here is a worksheet that will help you hire a rock star. Click Here In episode 24, you learned how to know when it’s time to hire a rock... [READ MORE]
Virtual Team Series: Building Your Band Series Introduction with Anna Oakes, Ep # 24
For FREE Downloadable Resources Click Here Even solopreneurs can’t do everything alone. We get to a point where we need support. Over the past 3 years, I have built up a band... [READ MORE]
Retirement Plans for Solopreneurs – What Are Your Options? Ep # 23
Ready to get started?? Here is a worksheet that will help you take your first steps towards retirement planning Click Here Company-sponsored retirement plans are often people’s only vehicle to save for... [READ MORE]
How Much Could Tax Planning Save You? Ep #22
For FREE Downloadable Resources Click Here What would you do with an extra $80,000? I have a client that was trying to figure out exactly that. He had an extremely successful year... [READ MORE]
How to Choose Between an LLC, an S-Corp, or a C-Corp, Ep #21
Ready to get started?? Use this worksheet to run the numbers for your own situation Click Here Are you confused about switching to an LLC, an S-corp, or maybe even a C-Corp?... [READ MORE]
How to Take the Stress Out of Firing a Client, Ep #20
Ready to get started?? Use this template to let go of those misaligned clients Click Here We all have that one client that makes our heart sink every time they call. Have... [READ MORE]
How to Price Your Services for Value and Profitability, Ep #19
Ready to get started?? This worksheet can help you price your services for value and profitability Click Here There are many solopreneurs out there that think they are doing well but still... [READ MORE]
5 Steps to Implement to Take Your Business to a New Level, Ep # 18
For FREE Downloadable Resources Click Here Do you ever wonder if there is something more? Are you struggling inside even though everything is going well in your life and business? This happened... [READ MORE]
10 Best Practices to Ease the Pain of Budgeting, Ep # 17
For FREE Downloadable Resources Click Here Do you like to create a budget? Even though I know they are important, I still don’t like to do them. As solopreneurs, sometimes we can... [READ MORE]
Take Action to Tackle Your Business Expenses, Ep #16
Ready to get started?? Use this worksheet to track your business expenses. Click Here Do you know how much it costs to run your business? Do you have a handle on your... [READ MORE]
How to Find an A-Team to Help Your Business Thrive, Ep #15
For FREE Downloadable Resources Click Here Do you have an A-team for your business? No, I don’t mean Mr. T and his band of highly trained special forces. I mean your own... [READ MORE]
Tips on Relationships and Money for Solopreneurs with Megan Spawn, Ep # 14
For FREE Downloadable Resources Click Here Megan Spawn is a licensed behavioral health counselor located in Sioux Falls. She provides mental wellness services and therapy for children, marriage, relationships, divorce, and more.... [READ MORE]
5 Steps to Take to Change Your Mindset, Ep #13
For FREE Downloadable Resources Click Here What kind of stories do you tell yourself? Are they filled with negativity and limiting beliefs? Or are they full of positivity and openness? A negative... [READ MORE]
Overcoming Your Limiting Beliefs with Alyse McConnell, Ep # 12
For FREE Downloadable Resources Click Here Alyse McConnell is a mindset expert and executive coach who is here on the Solopreneur Money podcast to help us understand our limiting beliefs. Alyse started... [READ MORE]
Make Sure You Consider These 7 Categories Before Becoming a Solopreneur, Ep # 11
Ready to get started?? Use this guide to be sure you are financially prepared to make this transition. Click Here Are you ready to transition from being an employee to becoming a... [READ MORE]
Create a Morning Formula to Supercharge Your Life, with Buddy Rathmell, Ep #10
For FREE Downloadable Resources Click Here Are you looking for a way to supercharge your life and business? Discover how to implement a morning routine that will put you in the right... [READ MORE]
How to Manage Your Monthly Cash Flow So That You Can Reach Your Goals, Ep #9
For FREE Downloadable Resources Click Here Are you confused by the complexity of your monthly cash flow and want to make the best decisions for your family? Are you curious as to... [READ MORE]
How the CARES Act Can Help You Achieve Your Dream of Starting Your Own Business, Ep # 8.5
For FREE Downloadable Resources Click Here Have you been furloughed, laid off, or terminated due to COVID? Are you an out of work marketing consultant? If this sounds like you, then this... [READ MORE]
What Does Future Hold for Youth Sports Organizations? with James Oppenheimer, Ep #8
For FREE Downloadable Resources Click Here This has been an unprecedented year for many businesses and youth sports have been no different. I was curious about how youth sports were impacted by... [READ MORE]
Five Steps to Help You Increase Revenue, Ep #7
Ready to get started?? Use this worksheet to help your business be more profitable Click Here Do you want to increase your revenue? Do you want to have the financial freedom to... [READ MORE]
How to Survive an Economic Recession and Keep Your Business Intact, with James Buss, Ep #6
For FREE Downloadable Resources Click Here Regardless of what your role is in business, an economic recession is scary. You never know when one is coming, but by properly preparing ahead of... [READ MORE]
How a Success Mindset Can Benefit Your Business, with Carey Green, Ep #5
For FREE Downloadable Resources Click Here At any stage during your Solopreneur journey maintaining a success mindset may seem challenging. However, with the right preparation and motivation you can set yourself up... [READ MORE]
Avoid Business Interruption by Preparing for the Unexpected, Ep #4
Ready to get started?? This worksheet can help you prepare for the unexpected Click Here If you want to avoid business interruption, you need to prepare for any unforeseen events NOW. As... [READ MORE]
How Can a Success Mindset Enhance Your Business?, with Gene McNaughton, Ep #3
For FREE Downloadable Resources Click Here When it comes to your business, having a success mindset can help you overcome anything. Wherever you are in your journey, you need to BELIEVE in... [READ MORE]
My Three “Ps” for Wealth Creation During a Volatile Stock Market, Ep 2
For FREE Downloadable Resources Click Here Do you know how to take advantage of all the wealth creation opportunities available during a volatile stock market? Solopreneurs, by nature, tend to work alone... [READ MORE]
How To Keep Your Cool In This Crazy Virus World, BONUS EPISODE
For FREE Downloadable Resources Click Here As you might imagine, I’ve been taking lots of calls from clients lately, every one of them concerned about the COVID-19 pandemic and what it means... [READ MORE]
Entrepreneurial Motivation Is NOT About Greed – My Story, Ep 1
For FREE Downloadable Resources Click Here We live in a funny world—one where entrepreneurial motivations are often characterized as greedy and unfeeling. But that’s not the truth in most cases. What motivates... [READ MORE]
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In this podcast, you’ll find practical tips to help you take control of your finances and build the life you want. I’ll offer guidance and share my tips to make you a better business owner so you can become a better parent, spouse, friend—a better you. Click below to listen and subscribe to Solopreneur Money on all platforms.