The Solopreneur Hour Podcast with Michael O'Neal – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode of The Solopreneur Hour, we chat with Dr. John Gray, renowned author of 'Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus,' to explore the intricacies of relationship dynamics. We discuss how communication between men and women has evolved over time, particularly with the advent of social media. Dr. Gray explains the biological and hormonal aspects of stress management and its influence on relationships. He provides practical advice for achieving work-life balance, emphasizing the 'cave time' for men and unique strategies for women. The episode delves into maintaining passion and connection through verbal affirmations, non-sexual physical touch, and mutual happiness. It also touches on the role of polarity and hormones in sustaining emotional and sexual intimacy. Additionally, listeners are invited to Dr. Gray's upcoming live event, Mars Venus Relationship Weekend, designed to help individuals and couples build stronger, more fulfilling relationships. 00:00 Welcome and Introduction of Dr. John Gray 01:16 Dr. John Gray's Favorite Cuisine 02:39 The Evolution of Communication Between Men and Women 03:28 Biological Differences in Stress Responses 05:56 Work-Life Balance and Stress Management 07:31 The Role of Estrogen and Testosterone in Relationships 10:18 Effective Communication and Relationship Dynamics 15:52 Activities to Boost Estrogen and Reduce Stress 25:49 The Impact of Social Bonding on Hormones 27:17 Cultural and Biological Influences on Gender Roles 38:32 The Role of Relaxation in Women's Well-being 39:29 Romantic Biohacks for Couples 40:24 Effective Communication Strategies 41:29 Understanding Male and Female Dynamics 44:23 The Importance of Space in Relationships 45:32 Managing Anger and Frustration 56:27 Balancing Work and Personal Life 58:44 Upcoming Relationship Weekend Event 01:09:06 Final Thoughts and Farewell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Solopreneur Hour, host Michael O'Neal interviews former NFL defensive end and Magic: The Gathering enthusiast, (and business owner) Cassius Marsh. Marsh talks about his NFL career, the physical toll it took, and the transition to his post-football life. He discusses his passion for Magic: The Gathering, his trading card business, Cash Cards Unlimited, and his investment in the celebrity video app, Cameo. The episode delves into the parallels between professional sports and entrepreneurship, the importance of coachability, and Marsh's experiences with top NFL coaches and players. Marsh also shares insights into his new business ventures and the personal fulfillment he finds in fostering a community around trading cards. 00:00 Welcome to the Solopreneur Hour 00:21 Introducing Cassius Marsh 01:30 Life After the NFL 04:24 The Politics of the NFL 08:41 Breaking Down NFL Strategies 14:48 Facing Legendary Quarterbacks 18:48 The Financial Reality of NFL Players 24:02 Transitioning to Entrepreneurship 32:20 The Importance of Being Coachable 35:15 Starstruck Moments and Tom Brady 41:27 Transitioning from NFL to Civilian Life 46:14 Passion for Magic: The Gathering 50:47 The Birth and Success of Cash Cards Unlimited 56:34 Investing in Cameo 01:01:48 Conclusion and Future Plans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you want to invest in real estate but don’t want to go through the entire process?  Patrick Grimes is your guy.  He’s the head of Invest on Main Street. https://investonmainstreet.com/ Get Patrick’s book for FREE! investonmainstreet.com/book About Patrick: A native Californian, Patrick is an avid traveler, mountaineer, kite surfer, and adventure sports enthusiast. He currently lives with his wife in Honolulu, Hawaii. Patrick Grimes is a design engineer and CEO and Founder of Invest on Main Street, LLC. His real estate holdings include general partner ownership of a multifamily and single-family real estate portfolio valued over $146M, including 1,950+ units across the southeastern United States and Texas. He has been active in real estate investment since 2007, including purchasing land and distressed assets, renovating them, and stabilizing them for long-term cash flow. To scale his real estate portfolio, Patrick moved from single-family to multifamily investing and founded Invest on Main Street, a private equity firm specializing in multifamily value-add projects in emerging markets. Through Patrick’s company, Protomation Systems, LLC, he contracts with machine design firms to conceptualize, design and build one-of-a-kind manufacturing automation and robotic systems primarily for the medical device, EV and aerospace industries. He co-authored an Amazon #1 best-selling book, Persistence, Pivots and Game Changers, Turning Challenges Into Opportunities. His co-authors included the lead guitarist of Def Leppard, host of The Real Estate Guys Radio Show, NBA/NFL championship coaches/players, and other entrepreneurs and actors. Patrick holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from University of the Pacific and an MBA and a Master of Science in Engineering from San Jose State University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Free Coaching Friday from The Solopreneur Hour! If you’re new and don’t know how this works here goes: once a week I ask you to send me your questions and I answer them on Friday. If you want to be part of the fun for next week’s Q&A show join us in the Facebook group here or grab my free course called CONFERENCETOPIA.  Look for my post on Thursdays, write your question in the comments or respond to my weekly email, then listen in to the show on Friday! Thanks to every one of you for tuning in on a regular basis   Episode Resources The Art of The Interview Course Social Media Ninja Tactics The Solopreneur Hour on Facebook Want coaching with me? I Want SoloLab! The Solopreneur Hour on Twitter Proudly Unemployable, the Facebook group Leave a review of the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joel Comm stops by the show to talk about his new book: The Fun Formula – How Curiousity, Risk-Taking, and Serendipity Can Revolutionize How You Work., in stores June 5. Pre-order Joel’s Book Here On this episode we chat about Joel’s career, and how “fun” is the connective tissue between all of his projects, between the Bad Crypto Podcast, or the world famous iFart App in App Store. Follow Joel on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Abbey Ashley has created an amazing Virtual Assistant business.  Can you write?  Can you talk on the phone?  Can you send an email?  Then you can become a virtual assistant too! Get her Virtual Assistant Launch Checklist and Starter Kit – This checklist contains the exact method that she took to go from $0 to 5k-10k months in her virtual assistant business in just FOUR months!  https://www.thevirtualsavvy.com/checklist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to an epic Free Coaching Friday episode 700 from The Solopreneur Hour! If you’re new and don’t know how this works here goes: once a week I ask you to send me your questions and I answer them on Friday. If you want to be part of the fun for next week’s Q&A show join us in the Facebook group here or grab my free course called CONFERENCETOPIA.  Look for my post on Thursdays, write your question in the comments or respond to my weekly email, then listen in to the show on Friday! Thanks to every one of you for tuning in on a regular basis. Check out Tom’s TV Show trailer: https://wgbh.cimediacloud.com/r/mOKDww Support Your Fellow Solopreneur! GetTheAcceptanceLetter.online Are you a busy parent worried about how you will pay for your child’s college? At Get The Acceptance Letter Academy, powered by the #DebtFreeDegree System, Professor Treasure Shields Redmond helps busy parents of elite students secure top tier education without massive debt! With her six week #DebtFreeDegree program designed to create a clear step by step plan to apply to schools that fit your child perfectly, all while identifying funding sources designed to eliminate most (if not all) of the cost, you will walk away secure in the knowledge that your child has been matched with a school that will honor their gifts and realize their potential with little to no debt. By the time you finish the #DebtFreeDegree System you will have confidently put college admissions in your rearview mirror. Contact Professor Redmond at www.GetTheAcceptanceLetter.online today! See how to get your OWN Solopreneur Hour ad right here: https://solohouradvertising.com   Episode Resources The Art of The Interview Course Social Media Ninja Tactics The Solopreneur Hour on Facebook Want coaching with me? I Want SoloLab! The Solopreneur Hour on Twitter Proudly Unemployable, the Facebook group Leave a review of the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rich Brooks is the founder of the premier digital marketing conference on the east coast, which will be celebrating it’s 7th annual https://www.theagentsofchange.com/ in Portland Maine Sept. 20-21. On today’s show we talk about becoming an “agent of change”, and what that actually means.  He also gives insights as to what makes a great conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen Warley is the former co-founder of Unstuckable.  His new business is https://lifeskillsthatmatter.com/  where he’s helping 9-5’ers become Solopreneurs.  On this chat, we talk about the pivot from Unstuckable, and how he had to come to grips with his true calling, which is teaching people how they can pivot from their 9-5, start working from home, and start building their new life. One of my favorite takeaways were these questions he asks himself daily: * What did I learn about myself today? * What do I need to improve? * Did I meet someone new today? * Did I create something today? If you are wondering what it takes to become a solopreneur, this is the episode for you!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Free Coaching Friday from The Solopreneur Hour! If you’re new and don’t know how this works here goes: once a week I ask you to send me your questions and I answer them on Friday. If you want to be part of the fun for next week’s Q&A show join us in the Facebook group here or grab my free course called CONFERENCETOPIA.  Look for my post on Thursdays, write your question in the comments or respond to my weekly email, then listen in to the show on Friday! Thanks to every one of you for tuning in on a regular basis. Support Our Sponsor https://podcastlaunchgroup.com Episode Resources The Art of The Interview Course Social Media Ninja Tactics The Solopreneur Hour on Facebook Want coaching with me? I Want SoloLab! The Solopreneur Hour on Twitter Proudly Unemployable, the Facebook group Leave a review of the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices