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Solopreneurship is NOT better than the rat race.
12 ways to reach 6 figures (and beat the odds)
Solopreneurship is glamorized, but here's the reality:
There are 42 Million solopreneurs in the U.S.
Average salary is $39,273.
Less then 11% make 6 figures.
Only 3.6% ever reach 7 figures.
Yet, its growing lighting fast.
Solopreneurs will be 50% of the workforce by 2027.
Why is it growing so fast?
Low barrier to entry.
Ease of starting as a side hustle.
Access to automation tools like Zapier and AI.
It offers something for everyone:
• Boomers: flexible part-time pre-retirement career
• Gen-X'ers: for independent schedules and control
• Millenials: flexible working hours, freedom of time
• Gen Z: digital natives see work as a part of lifestyle
This trend will drive more:
Education for solo entrepreneurship
Affordable health insurance plans
Tools for automation and AI
Specialized communities
Why some don't stick with it:
It becomes just another job but can't clock out.
Salary is lower and less consistent than from 9-5.
It can be lonely and stressful to run a solo company.
The 12 proven strategies to making 6+ figures:
1. Master a niche: Dominate by being the best in your niche.
2. Aim to be an outlier: Like Mr. Beast, obsess and play the long game for the biggest rewards.
3. Be early: Predict and position yourself in emerging (and fast growth) niches early and dominate. (People will think you got lucky.)
4. Diversify your income: Create multiple revenue streams by creating several offers.
5. Communities are the future: Build and nurture an online community around your brand.
6. Network like crazy: Partner with strategics for mutual growth.
7. Upskill: Learn entrepreneurship principles to 10x your chance of success.
8. Build an audience and online brand: This will be your distribution and online sales channel.
9. Use tech to automate: Use tools like Zapier and AI to maximize your time and scale efficiently.
10. Transition slowly: Solo businesses can start as a side hustle, keeping the security of a full time job.
11. Differentiate: Your unique angle to stand out will be the key to getting noticed.
12. Learn to sell and hustle: Cash is the lifeblood of a business. Create a solid book of returning clients. (Recurring revenue is king💵)
Solopreneurship is not just a career choice; it's a lifestyle that can be satisfying.
And It’s possible to be successful with the right strategy.
Talk to you next week,
Noemi 💛
P.S. In the meantime, say hi to me on LinkedIn. 👋