What if your business was built around your life—not the other way around?

In this episode of Adventurous Entrepreneurs, TJ sits down with Joe Rando—serial entrepreneur, software innovator, and champion of solopreneurs—to unpack what it really takes to build a business that supports the lifestyle you want. From early real estate ventures and the dot-com crash to founding multiple tech startups and now launching LifeStarr, Joe shares hard-earned lessons from 30+ years in business.

You’ll learn:

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  The costly mistake of building a business you don’t want to run (and how to avoid it)

  
  

• Step zero in the solopreneur journey—and why most people skip it

  
  

• Tactical advice on niching down, building community, and defining success before chasing growth

  
  

• Why “if you’re not growing, you’re dying” is misleading—and what to prioritize instead

Please enjoy this wide-ranging conversation with Joe Rando.

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Website: https://www.lifestarr.com/

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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerando/

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In this powerful episode of Adventurous Entrepreneurs, TJ sits down with Nina Sossamon-Pogue—an elite gymnast turned Emmy-winning journalist, tech executive, bestselling author, and resilience speaker—for a raw and inspiring conversation about navigating life’s biggest plot twists.

From falling short of the Olympics to blowing out her knee in college, losing her anchor job, and rising again through each chapter, Nina shares how every “failure” became a springboard to something greater. Together, TJ and Nina dive into the real meaning of resilience (and how it differs from persistence), why your “reverse resume” may be your greatest strength, and how high achievers can avoid getting trapped in the never-ending success cycle.

You’ll learn:

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  How to embrace failure and move forward with intention

  
  

• A simple yet powerful framework for building resilience in life and business

  
  

• Why asking for help isn’t weakness—it’s strategy

  
  

• The myth of work-life balance and what it really means to live well on your own terms

Please enjoy this wide-ranging conversation with Nina Sossamon-Pogue.

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Website: https://www.ninasossamonpogue.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nina_sp.eaks/

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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ninasossamonpogue/

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In this episode of Adventurous Entrepreneurs, I sit down with Mickie Kennedy, founder of eReleases, to talk about how small businesses, startups, and even solo entrepreneurs can tap into the power of press releases to build credibility, visibility, and momentum—without breaking the bank.

Mickie shares the story behind founding eReleases over 26 years ago, after realizing most small businesses were priced out of traditional PR. From humble beginnings to now partnering with PR Newswire, his company remains laser-focused on helping underdog brands get the attention they deserve.

We dig into:

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  Why most press releases don’t work—and how to write ones that do

  
  

• How storytelling, strong quotes, and strategic data can make your release irresistible to journalists

  
  

• Simple ways to get local media coverage without spending a dime

  
  

• A wild case study that helped a small carpet company close 17% more sales

  
  

• Why credibility through earned media can often outperform paid ads

  
  

• How to pitch local papers, land monthly columns, and become a "media darling" in your community

Please enjoy this wide-ranging conversation with Mickie Kennedy.

Follow and Connect With Mickie Kennedy:

Website: http://www.ereleases.com

Twitter: https://x.com/ereleases

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ereleasespr

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ereleases.press.release.distribution

Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ereleases

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ereleases

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/publicity/

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ereleases/

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Interested In Joining TJ On The Show?

Apply Here: https://adventurousentrepreneurspodcast.com/