It’s all up to you. When you’re wearing multiple hats and running your own business, all of the rewards and accomplishments are on you - but so are the setbacks and challenges. The incredible journey of solopreneurship is filled with ups and downs and those who have tasted that lifestyle often can never go back to a “normal job.” In this special season finale, Austin and Jannese share their very own stories about what inspired them to branch out into solopreneurship and what keeps them going. And they'll share never-before-heard clips from founders in previous episodes detailing their own Why: the thing that keeps them going through thick and thin that allows them to have complete control of their lives and the ultimate level of financial freedom.

Learn more about how QuickBooks can help you grow your business:

• QuickBooks.com

• QuickBooks for Solopreneurs

For a recap from this week’s episode visit:

Episode 8 Recap with Jannese and Austin

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No Solopreneur is an island. Even as we run our own businesses, the importance of building a community of other business owners is paramount. From sharing advice and support to building a thriving and competitive marketplace, networking and building connections can take your business to the next level. Jannese and Austin talk with Ciara Imani May who runs her own hair brand and is passionate about taking care of her customers and uplifting her community. In this episode we’ll explore why small business networking as a solopreneur with a solid network allows you to have the best of both worlds: to be your own boss but still have a supportive community around you.

Learn more about how QuickBooks can help you grow your business:

• QuickBooks.com

• QuickBooks for Solopreneurs

For a recap from this week’s episode visit:

Episode 7 Recap with Ciara Imani May of Rebundle.

Or learn more about this topic at this resource: How Networking Can Help You Leverage the Wisdom of Other Entrepreneurs

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Congratulations, you’ve branched out into your own business and even found your first client or customer! Now what? As the orders come in, so do the invoices and payments. In this episode, hosts Austin and Jannese talk about the ins and outs of keeping organized books, tracking payments and keeping an eye on where your money is so you can make sure it’s working for you. Michael Behn, founder of Moshi Moshi Knife Sharpening, drops by to share his journey as an entrepreneur tracking payments going in and out as his business grows. Michael spent nearly a decade working nonstop in kitchens and restaurants before becoming his own boss with a successful knife-sharpening business. He explains the importance of staying on top of payments and invoices and keeping your enterprise as sharp as a blade.

Learn more about how QuickBooks can help you grow your business:

• QuickBooks.com
• QuickBooks for Solopreneurs

For a recap from this week’s episode visit:

Episode 6 Recap with Michael Behn of Moshi Moshi Knife Sharpening.

Or learn more about this topic at this resource: How to Collect Outstanding Payments: Best Practices for Small Businesses

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