Going Solo
The Podcast
A Special Podcast Series from Smashing the Plateau (2019–2022)
Although the series concluded in 2022, the conversations continue to offer valuable perspective for experienced independent professionals navigating the opportunities and challenges of independent leadership.
Past episodes:
About Going Solo
Going Solo explored what happens when experienced professionals choose independence.
Across the series, guests shared stories, strategies, lessons learned, and practical advice about building consulting, coaching, advisory, and other expertise-based businesses.
Each episode featured conversations with consultants, coaches, advisors, entrepreneurs, authors, and business leaders who shared their experiences building businesses on their own terms.
The conversations explored topics such as:
Transitioning from corporate life to independent work
Building an expertise-based business
Positioning and differentiation
Business development and marketing
Leadership and decision-making
Creating work that aligns with your values
Navigating uncertainty and change
Learning from both success and failure
The goal was simple:
To help independent professionals learn from the experiences of others and build businesses that support the lives they want to live.
What Listeners Gain →
âś” Real-world stories from people who have chosen an independent path
âś” Practical lessons learned through experience
âś” Insights into building consulting, coaching, advisory, and service businesses
âś” Ideas for navigating transitions, challenges, and opportunities
âś” Encouragement from people who have faced similar decisions
âś” Timeless conversations that remain relevant long after publication
The Journey Continues
Going Solo was one chapter in the broader Smashing the Plateau podcast journey.
Today, Smashing the Plateau continues to publish new conversations with independent leaders and the experts who support them.
The themes remain familiar:
Independent leadership
Better decision-making
Maintaining momentum
Navigating uncertainty
Building a business that supports the life you want
Continue the Conversation
Subscribe to SMASH Matters™ and receive insights, stories, and practical ideas for experienced independent professionals navigating the challenges of independent leadership.
The newsletter explores many of the same themes discussed throughout both Going Solo and Smashing the Plateau.
One Final Thought
The decision to go solo is often the beginning of a much larger journey.
These conversations were created to help independent professionals navigate that journey with greater confidence, perspective, and better decisions.
We hope they continue to serve you well.