<description>&lt;p&gt;This episode features Elaine Pofeldt, an acclaimed journalist, author, and expert on solo entrepreneurship. Best known for her book &lt;em&gt;The Million-Dollar, One-Person Business&lt;/em&gt;, Elaine has spent years analyzing how individuals can achieve high levels of financial success while maintaining lean operations. She joins the conversation to share insights into the mindset, strategies, and tools that empower entrepreneurs to thrive without large teams or extensive resources.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Elaine discusses the importance of valuing time, optimizing productivity, and choosing scalable business models that allow entrepreneurs to focus on growth. Drawing from her extensive research and interviews, she highlights the pitfalls of over-investing in product perfection at the expense of sales and marketing. The conversation also explores the power of overcoming gatekeepers, embracing digital tools, and connecting authentically with audiences to drive success. Elaine’s actionable advice and inspiring examples make this episode a treasure trove for aspiring and experienced entrepreneurs alike.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CHAPTER TITLES&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;03:00 - Starting the Journey: Defining Success&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;05:00 - Normalizing Achievements: Building Confidence Through Repetition&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;07:00 - Valuing Your Time: A Key to Scaling Success&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;09:00 - Mastering Delegation: Building Support Systems&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;11:00 - Simplifying Success: Choosing the Right Business Model&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;13:00 - The Marketing Shift: Focusing on Sales Over Perfection&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;15:00 - Amplifying Your Reach: Overcoming Marketing Challenges&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;17:00 - Handling Criticism: Tuning Out the Haters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;19:00 - Ignoring Gatekeepers: Pioneering Your Own Path&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;20:00 - Closing Reflections: Advice for Future Entrepreneurs&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Connect with Rudy Mawer:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rudymawer/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;LinkedIn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/rudymawerlife" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.facebook.com/rudymawerlife" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://twitter.com/rudymawer" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Twitter &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Connect with Elaine Pofeldt:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Senior Contributor to Forbes&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Book 1 - Million Dollar 1 Person Business&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Book 2 - Tiny Business, Big Money&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.elainepofeldt.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;https://www.elainepofeldt.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Living The Red Life

Rudy Mawer

How To Build A Million Dollar Company With 1 Person w/Elaine Pofeldt

DEC 9, 202423 MIN
Living The Red Life

How To Build A Million Dollar Company With 1 Person w/Elaine Pofeldt

DEC 9, 202423 MIN

Description

This episode features Elaine Pofeldt, an acclaimed journalist, author, and expert on solo entrepreneurship. Best known for her book The Million-Dollar, One-Person Business, Elaine has spent years analyzing how individuals can achieve high levels of financial success while maintaining lean operations. She joins the conversation to share insights into the mindset, strategies, and tools that empower entrepreneurs to thrive without large teams or extensive resources.

Elaine discusses the importance of valuing time, optimizing productivity, and choosing scalable business models that allow entrepreneurs to focus on growth. Drawing from her extensive research and interviews, she highlights the pitfalls of over-investing in product perfection at the expense of sales and marketing. The conversation also explores the power of overcoming gatekeepers, embracing digital tools, and connecting authentically with audiences to drive success. Elaine’s actionable advice and inspiring examples make this episode a treasure trove for aspiring and experienced entrepreneurs alike.

CHAPTER TITLES

03:00 - Starting the Journey: Defining Success

05:00 - Normalizing Achievements: Building Confidence Through Repetition

07:00 - Valuing Your Time: A Key to Scaling Success

09:00 - Mastering Delegation: Building Support Systems

11:00 - Simplifying Success: Choosing the Right Business Model

13:00 - The Marketing Shift: Focusing on Sales Over Perfection

15:00 - Amplifying Your Reach: Overcoming Marketing Challenges

17:00 - Handling Criticism: Tuning Out the Haters

19:00 - Ignoring Gatekeepers: Pioneering Your Own Path

20:00 - Closing Reflections: Advice for Future Entrepreneurs



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Senior Contributor to Forbes

Book 1 - Million Dollar 1 Person Business

Book 2 - Tiny Business, Big Money

https://www.elainepofeldt.com/