MSL 402 - Three fears most solos never talk about when starting a service-based business
In this episode of My Solopreneur Life, I talk openly about the quiet fears and internal stories that surface when you’re thinking about going out on your own, whether you’re still employed or navigating a recent layoff.
If you’ve ever found yourself thinking:
What if I’m not ready?
What if people think I’m a fraud?
What if I fail and everyone sees it?
You’re not alone.
This episode is especially for:
Professionals considering starting a solopreneur practice while still working
People who’ve recently been laid off and are at a crossroads
Early-stage solopreneurs questioning readiness, confidence, income stability, or visibility
I share personal stories from my own journey, including early failed business ideas, freelancing out of fear, financial pressure, visibility anxiety, and the long road to building a business that prioritized freedom and fit over scale. We talk about why fear doesn’t go away when you “do everything right” and why action, not over-preparation, is often the real way forward.
This conversation builds on Season 2 of My Solopreneur Life, which focused entirely on starting, and continues Season four’s theme of the hidden realities of managing a solopreneur life, especially the emotional and mental side most people never prepare you for.
