We follow the progress of software developers who are launching a side project and trying to reach escape velocity. We also interview founders who've nailed it. We alternate between those two show types.
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Are you a nonprofit leader who is looking for real insight into how to successfully startup, fundraise for, or successfully lead your nonprofit organization. If you answered yes, this podcast is for you. In this podcast you will discover: 1. What a nonprofit really is; 2. Grant tips; and, 3. Ways to raise money for your nonprofit I share with you how I have raised hundreds of millions of dollars stretching beyond traditional grants, and trained thousands of organizations across the globe. Si ...
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"What's Good Denver" is a culture and events discovery show about Denver, Colorado. Each week we explore the best of what the Mile High City has to offer, from new restaurants and bars to live music and comedy shows. We also talk to local experts about the latest trends in Denver culture, and share our own personal recommendations for things to do and see. Whether you're a longtime Denverite or just visiting for the first time, What's Good Denver is the perfect way to discover all that the c ...
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*Formerly known as Solopreneur: The One-Person Business Podcast* Welcome to The Aspiring Solopreneur, the weekly podcast that dives deep into the world of solopreneurship. Join us as we bring you insightful interviews with industry experts and successful solopreneurs who have mastered the art of running their own businesses. Are you a solopreneur looking for guidance on how to attract clients? Or maybe you're searching for ways to stay motivated and overcome the challenges of working alone. ...
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Show me The Nuggets is the No. 1 podcast for digital entrepreneurs who want to build and grow a real lifestyle business. The show is hosted by Joe Troyer - a serial entrepreneur who has built and sold three different businesses: a software company, an info-marketing company, and an agency. In this show, Joe runs weekly interviews with the best entrepreneurs and experts to reveal the mindsets, the processes and the technologies that made them world-class in what they do.
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Pride Month is in Full Swing! Plus Two Truths and a Lie and the Ultimate Eyewear Artwalk
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June 11, 2024 - Two Truths and a Lie about good ol' Denver! (plus some fun facts) As always, we’re sharing our favorite upcoming cultural events, art openings, concerts, and all of the things that make Denver the city we’re proud to call home. Follow WDG: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8u8GmvBi6th6LOOMCuwJKw Instagram: https://www.insta…
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112. [Re-release] Expert Advice For Holding Yourself Accountable On Your Solo Journey with Anne Bachrach
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We speak with a lot of solopreneurs every week, and have started to see a pattern with some of the most successful ones: they have accountability partners or accountability groups. Because this has come up so much recently, we want to pull an episode from the vault that we recorded over a year ago, fittingly called: Expert Advice For Holding Yourse…
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Regenerate Festival, Food Trucks, Gen X Parties and BUBBLESSSS
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June 4, 2024 - It’s no doubt that Denver’s budding tech industry is drawing in transplants from all over the world! This week we’re talking about some of the best startup resources and events to checkout in Denver! As always, we’re sharing our favorite upcoming cultural events, art openings, concerts, and all of the things that make Denver the city…
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111. Are Goals and Accountability Groups the Keys to Work/Life Balance? with Tanya Alvarez
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Can you have your cake and eat it too? So many solopreneurs want a successful business that also allows them to live the life they want to live, but finding that work/life balance can be hard. Well, today we’re joined by Tanya Alvarez who is on a mission to help people crush it at work and still win at home. Tanya started her first New York Ad Agen…
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Deep-Diving Into the Nonprofit Concepts
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It isn't easy to start and sustain a not-for-profit business when you hardly understand the concepts of this industry. That's why before running head-first into this business, it's important to invest in the right knowledge to ensure you know how to run, fund, and lead a nonprofit organization.By Jennifer Yarbrough
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Denver Startups, Danceportation, and Drag Goat Yoga
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May 28, 2024 - It’s no doubt that Denver’s budding tech industry is drawing in transplants from all over the world! This week we’re talking about some of the best startup resources and events to checkout in Denver! As always, we’re sharing our favorite upcoming cultural events, art openings, concerts, and all of the things that make Denver the city…
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110. Tips and Strategies to Help You Thrive As An Independent Consultant with Amy Rasdal
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"I’m a consultant." We've said that sentence before and so have countless others. In theory, many solopreneurs can call themselves consultants, but that doesn’t mean they’re successful ones. Finding that success can be a challenge…unless you have the right tools, strategies, and systems in place. And that’s where Amy Rasdal comes in. Amy traded her…
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The Hunt for the Perfect Happy Hour, Peaches & Cream, and Red Rocks Etiquette
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May 21, 2024 - Denver is full of happy hours, and this week we're highlighting some of our favorite late afternoon deals for you to take advantage of around the city! As always, we’re sharing our favorite upcoming cultural events, art openings, concerts, and all of the things that make Denver the city we’re proud to call home. Follow WDG: YouTube: …
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109. Parent’s Attic to $20 Million Business - Lessons On How He Did It with Johnathan Price
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This was likely the longest interview we’ve had to date, and we asked our guest if we could record a part 2 multiple times because we still didn’t think it was enough time. We could listen to him talk for hours, and we don’t say that often. We invited Johnathan (or JP) Price on the show to share his journey, and discuss his background, mindset and …
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Wine Tastings, Annual Meetings, and An Unheard of Dating Opportunity
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May 14, 2024 - Kate joins us this week to chat about her experience living in Denver these past few years! As always, we’re sharing our favorite upcoming cultural events, art openings, concerts, and all of the things that make Denver the city we’re proud to call home. Follow WDG: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8u8GmvBi6th6LOOMCuwJKw Ins…
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108. Solo Startup Guidance: Nuggets of Wisdom from A Seasoned Serial Entrepreneur with Rob Walling
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We usually don't start the episodes by listing off all of the accomplishments of our guests, but when you have somebody on who is this impressive and accomplished, it’s hard not to brag a little bit, especially when he has so much advice for solopreneurs. Mind you, this is us bragging on his behalf, he doesn’t seem like the kind of guy who would do…
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Mother’s Day Activities, Denver’s Old Western Roots, and ORCAS
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May 7, 2024 - Denver is full of country and old western activities! Listen in as we highlight some of our must do boot wearin’ activities. As always, we’re sharing our favorite upcoming cultural events, art openings, concerts, and all of the things that make Denver the city we’re proud to call home. Follow WDG: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/chan…
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107. The Ultimate Solopreneur Checklist for Bookkeeping and Taxes with Melissa and Eric Broughton
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Ever feel like taxes are the ultimate entrepreneurial riddle you're never quite sure you've solved? Every form you have to complete and every deduction you have to consider can leave you wondering if you're doing everything correctly. Taxes and bookkeeping are hard to understand, especially when you’re busy running the rest of your business. That’s…
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Denver Legends, Cinco de Mayo Events, and Sax Appeal
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April 30, 2024 - Denver is full of urban myths and legends that have us digging deep to find the ultimate What’s Weird Denver take! As always, we’re sharing our favorite upcoming cultural events, art openings, concerts, and all of the things that make Denver the city we’re proud to call home. Follow WDG: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8…
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106. The Secret to Solving Business Problems In Just Two Hours with Teresa Cain
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Do you ever find yourself in analysis paralysis? There are constant challenges we all face in our businesses, but the issue is that we rarely have the time to properly address them. Or do we? Today we are joined by Teresa Cain, author of the incredible book, Solving Problems in 2 Hours: How to Brainstorm and Create Solutions with Two-Hour Design Sp…
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Cool Expos This Week, Nuggets Playoff Kickoff, and the Altitude Sports Debacle
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April 23, 2024 - Potentially the most CO week of the year.. We’ve got 4/20 and Earth week coming up! Check our schedules for this weekend and hear our top national park picks for your earth week celebrations! As always, we’re sharing our favorite upcoming cultural events, art openings, concerts, and all of the things that make Denver the city we’re…
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105. Strategies for Integrating Your Business Goals with Your Desired Lifestyle with Jordan Tait
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Ever have one of those days that seems so insignificant at the time, but ends up being a major turning point in your life? For Carly, the day was in 2016. She and her husband were both working remotely and traveling the country in an RV. Sounds pretty great right? Well, it would have been had she not been working 12-hour days consistently and missi…
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Earth Day, 4/20 Schedule & The Best National Parks Around
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April 16, 2024 - Potentially the most CO week of the year.. We’ve got 4/20 and Earth week coming up! Check our schedules for this weekend and hear our top national park picks for your earth week celebrations! As always, we’re sharing our favorite upcoming cultural events, art openings, concerts, and all of the things that make Denver the city we’re…
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104. Demystifying Press Releases for Solopreneurs and How to Utilize PR Today with Mickie Kennedy
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Marketing and lead generation continues to be obstacles for solopreneurs. So many people are focused on traditional marketing and advertising tactics and neglect a very interesting approach...public relations. More specifically, the use of press releases for your solopreneurship. It's usually because press releases are such a foreign concept for ma…
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AYCE Pancakes, Baby Time, and the 3 Beer Garden Problem
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April 9, 2024 - The ultimate Denver pastime - Springtime Beer Gardens. Get educated on some of our favorite, classic beer garden spots. As always, we’re sharing our favorite upcoming cultural events, art openings, concerts, and all of the things that make Denver the city we’re proud to call home. Follow WDG: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel…
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103. How To Overcome Social Media Posting Anxiety as a Solopreneur with Lauren Litt
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Joe and Carly are slowly warming up to social media, but it certainly isn’t their comfort zone. Figuring out where your audience is and how to effectively communicate with them is a challenge. Growth can seem to take forever. And just when you think you’ve cracked the code, an algorithm changes. So what are you supposed to do? Today we are joined b…
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Spring Cleaning for your SOUL - Train Shows & Sourdoughs. Red Rocks is Back!
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April 2, 2024 - The squad is back (in different locations) and we’re here to set you up with events and practices for a full mental health and mindfulness reset this Spring. As always, we’re sharing our favorite upcoming cultural events, art openings, concerts, and all of the things that make Denver the city we’re proud to call home. Follow WDG: Yo…
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102. How Solopreneurs Can Foster Human Connection in the Age of AI with Marisa Shadrick
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Do you feel like technology is advancing at warp speed, while human connection struggles to keep pace? For our solo businesses, there’s such a fine line between technological progress, like AI, and the timeless need for genuine human connection, which is so important to reach your audience! So, how do we bridge the gap? Well, today we’re joined by …
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Nuggets Salsa Dancing, Friends of Red Rocks and Easter Events Across the Board
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March 26, 2024 - Riley returns this week filling in for Ryan and bringing you the inside track on Easter themed events this week. Some fun for the whole family and some definitely not! As always, we’re sharing our favorite upcoming cultural events, art openings, concerts, and all of the things that make Denver the city we’re proud to call home. Fol…
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101. Embrace Visibility! Create A Website You’re Proud to Share
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Have you ever created a website for your business and thought, “oh my gosh, now I actually have to show it to the world?” We sometimes spend months putting this thing together and when it’s time to release it into the wild, a sudden fear creeps in. You feel so exposed and vulnerable! Well, today we are joined by Ezekiel Rochet, who helps solopreneu…
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Understanding the Nonprofit Business Model (Yes, It’s a Business!)
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Does 'nonprofit' mean that you're not earning revenue? Many nonprofit leaders start a nonprofit organization without a clear understanding about the nonprofit business model. In this episode, I'm setting the record straight and explaining the nonprofit business model and the financials involved in running it.…
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AYCE Ramen, Denver Fun Facts, and the Denver Yogapoly
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March 19, 2024 - We’re back from SXSW and ready to hit you with the most dope Denver fun facts. Your visitors will be blown away by your quirky Denver tour guide knowledge! As always, we’re sharing our favorite upcoming cultural events, art openings, concerts, and all of the things that make Denver the city we’re proud to call home. Follow WDG: You…
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100. Our Biggest Solopreneur Takeaways After 100 Episodes!! Plus, A Big Announcement...
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Well, you guys, we did it. We made it to 100 episodes. Annnnd, we seriously can't believe it! We have learned so much and are so excited to see where this journey takes us. This episode covers some behind the scenes as well as takeaways from our favorite and most-popular episodes which include: Episode 61: Why Affiliate Marketing Needs to Be Top of…
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Spring Time, Cirque du Soleil, and the Late Night Debate
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March 5, 2024 - It’s getting warmer in the Mile High City, and we’re here to share some of our favorite Spring time activities for visitors and locals. As always, we’re sharing our favorite upcoming cultural events, art openings, concerts, and all of the things that make Denver the city we’re proud to call home. Follow WDG: YouTube: https://www.you…
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99. Should I Quit or Keep Going As A Solopreneur? With Joe Rando and Carly Ries
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Folks, our 100th episode is next week. Can you believe it? As we lead up to this big celebration, we wanted to re-post an old show that we think is very important. Our company, LifeStarr, supports solopreneurs in all phases of their solo businesses and as much as we are cheerleaders for running a company of one, that doesn't mean everybody is cut o…
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Crypto Week, Yoga Combo Events, and a Special Game of Denver “Would You Rather?”
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February 27, 2024 - Listen in and play along as we debate the most burning Denver would you rather hypotheticals. As always, we’re sharing our favorite upcoming cultural events, art openings, concerts, and all of the things that make Denver the city we’re proud to call home. Follow WDG: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8u8GmvBi6th6LOOMCuw…
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98. Are You Actually Ready To Become A Solopreneur? With Alison Hall
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Soloprenuership sounds great and all, but does that mean you're actually ready for it? We asked Alison Hall, who coaches people on big life changes, what her thoughts were, and what she thinks people taking the leap need to think through before flying solo in business. We discuss: How to know if solopreneurship is right for you What you should be t…
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Denver Travel Tips, National Western Crypto Show, Cover Bands & LUDACRIS
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February 20, 2024 - Are your friends and family coming to visit you in CO? Send them this episode to be sure they’re ready to face the CO wilderness. As always, we’re sharing our favorite upcoming cultural events, art openings, concerts, and all of the things that make Denver the city we’re proud to call home. Follow WDG: YouTube: https://www.youtu…
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97. Answers To The Top Email Marketing Questions Asked by Solopreneurs with Jay Schwedelson
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Aspiring solopreneurs. Stop whatever it is you're doing and listen to this episode right now! OK, so maybe that's a little dramatic, but seriously, after recording nearly 100 episodes, trust me when I say this is absolutely one of the most important episodes you need to listen to. We all have questions about email, whether it be for mass marketing …
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