<p>Can you build a thriving solopreneur business without social media, funnels, or digital-marketing tricks? </p><p>In this candid pop-up broadcast, Scott shares what changed after deactivating LinkedIn and Instagram, stepping away from Facebook, and doubling down on Substack and a conversation-first client path. </p><p>You’ll hear the backstory of leaving a “successful” $10K/month funnel, rebuilding from scratch on Substack, and why a values-led, search-driven platform beats algorithm chasing for purpose-driven creators.</p><p><strong>You’ll learn</strong></p><p>* Why “profitable but miserable” isn’t a strategy—and how to redesign your work around life</p><p>* The Substack-first, funnel-free client path: Icebreaker → Diagnostic → Low-ticket traction → Ongoing coaching</p><p>* How leaving social platforms increased equanimity, focus, and creative output</p><p>* Why copy hacks, avatars, and launches underperform vs. principle-based service and data</p><p>* The mindset shift from selling to helping people choose their next step</p><p><strong>Key moments</strong></p><p>* 00:00 Welcome & intention for the session</p><p>* 01:05 From $10K/month funnel to starting over on Substack</p><p>* 04:56 Designing a life-first business (10 hours/week)</p><p>* 06:46 Social media as outposts vs. Substack as a search engine</p><p>* 12:06 The Purpose-Driven Prosperity Model (offer, audience, system)</p><p>* 20:04 Life after deactivating socials: clarity and focus</p><p>* 24:24 Conversion by conversation, not coercion</p><p><strong>Resources</strong></p><p>* Purpose-Driven Prosperity Model: </p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://open.substack.com/pub/creativeonpurpose/p/how-to-craft-principle-based-offers?r=nsqgj">Forever Offer</a></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://open.substack.com/pub/creativeonpurpose/p/turn-the-work-you-love-to-do-into-b42?r=nsqgj">Be a Blessing Marketing</a></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://open.substack.com/pub/creativeonpurpose/p/how-to-clarify-your-direction-craft?r=nsqgj">Close the Gap</a> (client attraction)</p><p>* Related training mentioned: </p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/live/nsp08uE7pPA?si=8piC7_CDTvEFrXDn">Q3→Q4 review and numbers on YouTube</a> (Creative on Purpose channel)</p><p><strong>Subscribe to Transcendent Solopreneurship</strong><em>Get the trainings, worksheets, weekly community calls, and coaching prompts to implement a funnel-free business that funds and fits your life.</em></p><p>Paid members (Circle & Inner Circle) receive the All-Access Vault and priority coaching opportunities.</p><p>Thank you, <a target="_blank" href="https://substack.com/profile/48082785-shannon-mackinnon">Shannon MacKinnon</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://substack.com/profile/32907226-penny-harris-acc">Penny Harris ACC</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://substack.com/profile/7106986-gerry-burger">Gerry Burger</a>, and many others for tuning into my live video! Join me for my next live video in the app.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://creativeonpurpose.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">creativeonpurpose.substack.com/subscribe</a>