Recorded live at Podfest 2026 in Orlando , Michael O’Neal sits down with longtime friend John Lee Dumas (Entrepreneurs on Fire) for a candid conversation about the evolution of podcasting, the reluctant shift toward video, and how JLD built MSTR Today —a daily YouTube show— from absolute zero . From niching down “until it hurts,” to why some audiences can accidentally harm your new show’s algorithm, to using AI agents to upgrade your interview prep… this one is packed with practical creator stra...
Jan 27, 2026•59 min
After a long hiatus, Michael O’Neal is back with a fresh chapter of The Solopreneur Hour —and there’s never been a better time for it. In this short re-introduction episode, Michael reflects on why he stepped away during the podcast boom of the COVID era, what pulled him back in, and why 2026 represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity for solopreneurs. From the explosive rise of AI tools to modern automation, content creation has gone from time-consuming to almost frictionless,and that change...
Jan 02, 2026•16 min
In this episode of The Solopreneur Hour, we chat with Dr. John Gray, renowned author of 'Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus,' to explore the intricacies of relationship dynamics. We discuss how communication between men and women has evolved over time, particularly with the advent of social media. Dr. Gray explains the biological and hormonal aspects of stress management and its influence on relationships. He provides practical advice for achieving work-life balance, emphasizing the 'cave t...
Jun 12, 2024•1 hr 14 min
In this episode of the Solopreneur Hour, host Michael O'Neal interviews former NFL defensive end and Magic: The Gathering enthusiast, (and business owner) Cassius Marsh. Marsh talks about his NFL career, the physical toll it took, and the transition to his post-football life. He discusses his passion for Magic: The Gathering, his trading card business, Cash Cards Unlimited, and his investment in the celebrity video app, Cameo. The episode delves into the parallels between professional sports and...
Jun 05, 2024•1 hr 7 min
Today the multiple New York Times Bestselling Author Gregg Hurwitz joins us on the show for a candid conversation on how he created the incredibly successful Orphan X series, and I share a story on how that very book saved my life! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 22, 2024•1 hr 9 min
Unforgettable: Crafting Memorable Event Experiences with Phil Mershon Join host Michael O'Neal as he engages with Phil Mershon, an expert in creating unforgettable event experiences, in a deep dive into the essence and impact of memorable events. This episode unfolds the art and science behind event planning, focusing on strategies for engaging audiences, the significance of sensory experiences, and practical tips for maximizing conference attendance. From personal anecdotes to professional insi...
May 16, 2024•1 hr 6 min
My friend of over 30 years stopped by today to talk about his journey with violence, being overweight and how an almost fatal accident shifted his entire life. http://instagram.com/christian_bizzotto This episode is brought to you by http://found.com/solohour Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 26, 2023•1 hr 14 min
In this episode, we dive into the exhilarating world of auto racing as we join Justin Bell, the son of the legendary race car driver Derek Bell, on his journey from the racetrack to the broadcast booth and his current podcast, “Life with Legends.” Justin Bell’s captivating career and deep-rooted passion for motorsports make for an enthralling conversation as we explore his racing career, his transition into broadcasting, and his highly anticipated upcoming podcast, “Drive to Wynn,” focusing on F...
May 22, 2023•1 hr 4 min
Today’s show is about an innovative young entrepreneur that was a freeskier, and had a LOT of experience with drones. Charlie Cannon lived in Utah and had been around drones for many years, because of his hobby of freeskiing. When Covid hit, he decided to white label drones from Alibaba, and EXO Drones was born. On this episode we talk about how anyone could do what he did, and create a side hustle…or more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
May 08, 2023•1 hr 5 min
If you’re like me, tax time as a solopreneur can be really daunting. It’s in our best interest to find the right kind of write-offs to maximize our profit, but it can be VERY arduous and confusing to reconcile our year of eating out, travel, business purchases, etc. That’s where http://found.com comes in. From her 10+ years at Square, Lauren Myrick had first hand experience as to what solopreneurs really needed out of a bank, so she founded FOUND, which caters to all of the weirdness we need as ...
Mar 27, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Travis King from https://landflipsecrets.com stops by to talk about flipping land vs. flipping houses. Less red tape = greater profits. It’s also a far easier facet of real estate investing to get into. Dig in…this one might surprise you! Visit http://travisking.com or: Free 7 Day Land Flipping Challenge https://thelandflippingchallenge.com Free Informational Webinar https://landflipsecrets.com Land Flipping Course http://landflippingmastery.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....
Feb 20, 2023•1 hr 10 min
Justin Sloan runs http://sloan-capital.com, an investment firm focused on large real estate deals that can be syndicated to multiple investors, providing a turn-key investment strategy that consistently outperforms wall street. Pacesetter and innovator are two words that perfectly describe Justin Sloan. Justin is a business-oriented and highly driven entrepreneur who is passionate about investment and asset management. Justin ventured into the world of business at the age of 20 when he took ever...
Feb 06, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Do you want to invest in real estate but don’t want to go through the entire process? Patrick Grimes is your guy. He’s the head of Invest on Main Street. https://investonmainstreet.com/ Get Patrick’s book for FREE! investonmainstreet.com/book About Patrick: A native Californian, Patrick is an avid traveler, mountaineer, kite surfer, and adventure sports enthusiast. He currently lives with his wife in Honolulu, Hawaii. Patrick Grimes is a design engineer and CEO and Founder of Invest on Main Stre...
Jan 30, 2023•1 hr 6 min
Dan Martell is a national treasure. His new book “Buy Back Your Time” is available Jan 17. Order now at http://buybackyourtime.com. FREE Resources from the book: www.buybackyourtime.com/resources Find Dan on the Socials: Instagram / Youtube @DanMartell Tiktok @DanVMartell The Buyback Principle: Don’t hire to grow your business. Hire to buy back your time Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Jan 16, 2023•1 hr 31 min
Today’s guest has Given 4 Ted Talks, written 33 books, and is an absolute machine. (Like…may actually be a machine. Lol) He is the Founder of Work on Your Game, Dre Baldwin. You won’t believe the amount of productivity he achieves with his strict, disciplined approach. This is what you get when you wake up at 3:30 AM to begin your day! Check out Work on Your Game Live in Miami, Feb. 3-4. Workonyourgame.live Dre Baldwin is owner of Work On Your Game Inc. A 9-year professional basketball player, D...
Jan 09, 2023•1 hr 5 min
As a solopreneur we all start somewhere. Sometimes we start with a topic we know a lot about, sometimes we see an opening and we go for it, learning along the way. Our guest for today saw an opening to serve his audience in a simpler, more effective way than email: a membership site. Chris Farrell of Help My Business joins us for episode 383 of The Solopreneur Hour, live from Traffic and Conversion in San Diego. On this show we chat about why he chose to build a membership site, how he got into ...
Dec 21, 2022•1 hr 13 min
This is one of my favorite episodes of all time. You’ll learn more in this one episode from multiple courses and months of training. If not, I’ll refund your money. 🙂 Today we have Blitz Metrics ( https://blitzmetrics.com ) founder and CEO, Dennis Yu on the show. We were also joined by Jordan Paris, who wrote Growth Mindset University , and hosts the Growth Mindset University Podcast . Dennis shared with us something he’s never shared on a show before, which is his “9 triangles” concept. (I add...
Dec 14, 2022•1 hr 12 min
QOTD: Have you ever learned marketing advice from a Sultan? Today you will. Jeff Buehner is the author of The Sultan’s Seven Secrets a game changing book on building your dream, managing your feelings and seizing control of your life. Jeff is the world expert on the writings of the richest man to ever walk the earth, Sultan Musa of Mali. Over the past 25 years, Jeff has successfully mentored and coached countless others to speak this all-important language. When you learn to speak the language o...
Dec 12, 2022•1 hr 8 min
Today’s show is with the founder of Tiege Hanley, ( https://www.tiege.com/) a men’s skincare line. Kelley Thornton has the unique challenge of first convincing us stubborn men that we NEED skincare, and then thinking outside the box to sell it to us. (I can attest, the products are GREAT) https://www.tiege.com/ 25% Off coupon Tiege Hanley Skincare using the promo code: SOLOHOUR About Kelley: Kelley Thornton was born and raised in Towson, MD. He moved to Brookfield, CT to finish up high school an...
Nov 28, 2022•1 hr 9 min
This is the first of my Wednesday “Best Of” Series. Every Wednesday, I’m hand selecting my favorite episodes from the 9 years of podcasting. You know this show is going to be completely baller…that’s the long and short of it. The Solopreneur Hour is an audio podcast hosted by The Kickass Life Producer Michael O’Neal that will interview (and co-host with) the best and brightest solopreneurs from all walks of life, including network marketing, internet marketing, music, fitness, actors, comedians,...
Nov 23, 2022•1 hr 9 min
Today’s episode is about “striking gold” with an idea and doubling down on it when it’s successful. Katie from http://womensmeditationnetwork.com is here! To win a gift basket: 1. LIsten and sub to one of the shows: (Search “Meditation for women”.) 2. Give a rating ad review on apple podcasts 3. Share on social and tag @womensmeditationnetwork About Katie: Katie Krimitsos is the creator of the Women’s Meditation Network – guided meditation podcasts and resources created for those who identify as...
Nov 21, 2022•1 hr 6 min
Today’s chat is with Lauren Tickner from Impact School. Lauren and I have a fantastic, candid conversation about how she has pivoted over the last few years from being a fitness influencer to a bad ass young female entrepreneur with a global reach. Lauren is so on top of business and social media trends that if you follow her and deconstruct what she’s doing, your business will absolutely grow in the process. Impactschool.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Nov 14, 2022•1 hr 16 min
Today’s guest was well on his way to being an MLB pitcher when fate intervened. He took his passion and focus for baseball and put it into the most valuable skill in marketing: Copywriting. A card-carrying Metallica fan club member, Troy Ericson is one of the premier copywriters in the world, and a badass guitarist to boot. Check him out at http://troyericson.com Join his emailing list at FAQemail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Oct 24, 2022•1 hr 5 min
My pal Kenyon Salo ( http://kenyonsalo.com ) drops by for a chat about what it’s like to skydive into the Denver Broncos stadium, how he amassed almost a million TikTok followers ( @kenyonsalo ) and how he has honed the craft of inspirational public speaking as “The James Bond of Personal Development”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Sep 19, 2022•1 hr 6 min
Our old buddy Omar Zenhom from the (Top 200 in the universe) $100 MBA Podcast is on the show. After catching up from a 5 year absence, we are all over the place with golden business gems! This is a true “Solopreneur Hour” show with a great conversation and great life and biz advice all over the place! Website Address: https://webinarninja.com Find Omar here: https://twitter.com/TheOmarZenhom Here’s the Burton podcast we talked about: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/burton-snowboards-jake-c...
Sep 12, 2022•1 hr 21 min
Guys, full stop, this episode is insane. Listen to every moment, take notes, then go become a real estate millionaire. https://moneyschoolrei.com/podcast Stephen left his career as a Personal Financial Advisor to pursue his dream of being an entrepreneur and Real Estate Investor. 14 years later, he has never looked back. Stephen has spoken on hundreds of stages across the United States and worked with thousands of students over that time. Living in south Florida with his wife and son, Stephen no...
Sep 05, 2022•1 hr 3 min
Carla White is software pioneer, podcast host and coach helping entrepreneurs make $100K+ using audio. She is first woman to ever launch an iPhone app and has been featured on Oprah, NBC, NYTimes and countless other publications. After getting an MBA, working at the Pentagon and learning how to speak multiple languages, Carla found herself living out of her car and eating leftovers off of people’s plates. She went from having $47 in her pocket to flying first class around the world by combing so...
Aug 15, 2022•1 hr 2 min
Today we had Richard Mugica from 1CallClosers .com on the show. The sales process is integrated into everything we do as solopreneurs. If you’ve ever had to “sell” what’s for dinner with the kids, then you know what we are talking about. Unfortunatey, we don’t all possess the skillsets to close our high ticket items…that’s where Richard and his team step in. In this show we talk about a few awesome things: * Creating Value digitally * Overcoming objections * People looking for reasons NOT to wor...
Aug 08, 2022•1 hr 6 min
Residual payments? Never heard of him. Just kidding. On today’s episode, we delve into an entirely new vertical of making money passively…residual payment processing. I had never heard of this, so I brought on one of the premier players in the game, Mr. David Carlin of Carlin Global. He walks us through how to get started, and what we can expect from this *very* passive income (once it’s set up) business. All the links: https://residualpayments.com/ https://www.instagram.com/residualpayments/ ht...
Jul 26, 2022•1 hr 6 min
freedomtaxplans.com Check out her free webinar how any business owner can save thousands of dollars in taxes by using these 5 strategies. Christina Lael is a Certified Public Accountant, an attorney, a Certified Tax Planner, and a self-proclaimed “tax nerd.” She reads case law like some people binge-watch Netflix and gets excited when she discovers anything new. Apart from spending time with her family and playing golf or tennis, nothing gives her more pleasure than seeing the reaction her clien...
Jul 11, 2022•1 hr 3 min
