Joe Rando
Joe Rando is the Founder and CEO of WorkStarr, the company that created LifeStarr. He lives in Sharon, MA with his wife, Licia, a child therapist, and has 4 grown children who are all awesome (just ask him). He has a degree in physics from UMass and an MBA from UConn. Joe has started a number of businesses in technology and real estate. He is very excited about LifeStarr and pretty much never stops talking about it (just ask his wife). His hobbies include drinking coffee, thinking about drinking coffee, and wishing he was drinking coffee. Between cups of coffee, he sometimes jogs, skis, cycles, and plays the guitar.

Guest Interviews
Every Monday, we'll bring you an interview with an expert or solopreneur that will provide insights into the issues, challenges, and opportunities faced by one-person businesses. Trust us, you don't want to miss these!Deep Dive Series
Every Thursday, hosts Joe and Carly will dig deep into a variety of topical series that cover best practices for one-person businesses. We'll focus on the nitty-gritty details of things like marketing, cash flow, sales, business models, and so on. These shorter episodes are packed with actionable takeaways and a good dose of humor.
Expert Mondays
Every Monday, we'll bring you an expert that has insights into some aspect of the issues, challenges, and opportunities face by one-person businesses. And every once in a while, we'll feature an episode where Carly and Joe answer your questions.
Solopreneur Thursdays
Every Thursday, we'll feature a solopreneur or freelancer and talk about their experiences as a one-person business. There won't be lots of multi-millionaires on this show; these will be regular people that are making the life they want as a one-person business.

How We Built LifeStarr (Without Breaking the Solopreneur Rules!)

Watch the Episode on YouTube Ever wondered how LifeStarr operates behind the curtain? In this episode, Carly and Joe peel back the layers, answering...

Solopreneurs, Stop Drowning in Tasks—Here’s Your Lifeboat

Watch the Episode on YouTube Feeling overwhelmed by emails, tasks, and an endless to-do list? You're not alone! In this sound bite episode, we dive...

This Simple Mindset Shift Will Transform Your Solo Career Forever


The Path to Financial Confidence in Solopreneurship

Watch the Episode on YouTube In this episode of The Aspiring Solopreneur, Carly Ries and Joe Rando are joined by Danielle Hendon, a CPA and owner of...

Franchising for Solopreneurs: Is It Your Next Big Move?

Watch the Episode on YouTube Today, we're diving into a topic that could completely reshape how you think about scaling your business: franchising....

Sound Bite - Why Podcasting is the Ultimate Business Hack for Solopreneurs


Sound Bite: We're Better Together: Unlocking Growth with Strategic Collaborations

Watch the Episode on YouTube Some of the most powerful yet often overlooked tools in a solopreneur's journey are collaborations and partnerships....