Every entrepreneur knows the unique blend of exhilaration and exhaustion that comes with the territory—it's like riding a rollercoaster with no one else in the car. That's why I'm excited to have Ross Stockdale, my friend, neighbor, and former client who's mastered the art of solopreneurship and fractional CMOship, sit down with me to share the peaks and pitfalls of his own venture. We tackled the seldom-spoken reality of entrepreneurial isolation head-on, dissecting those moments when setting sales goals feels less like a business strategy and more like a plea to the universe. Ross's gets candid about striving for balance in the relentless tempo of business life, offering both solidarity and strategy for fellow independents navigating this path.

Then there's the silence of loneliness that haunts many entrepreneurs—a topic we both had more than a little to say about. With a mix of humor and vulnerability, we shared our own brushes with doubt and the bizarre reality of feeling alone in a sea of to-do lists. Ross lets you in on how Brazilian jiu-jitsu has become an unexpected ally in the fight against the entrepreneurial blues, proving that sometimes, the best business move is to step out of the office and onto the mat.

We wrap up with reflections on the juggling act of work, family, and the quest for self-care.  Ross and I reveled in the freedoms and successes unique to the self-made path—like firing clients who don't spark joy and choosing projects that align with our deepest values.

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Website: https://thunderstockmarketing.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jrossstockdale/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rossstockdale717/

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