Jun 2, 20268 min
Send us Fan Mail I’m not going to lie… this was a tough one to record. I’ve loved every minute of the two years I’ve spent with you here on The Solo Grind, but as I share in today’s episode, it’s time for me to start a...
About this Podcast:
Welcome to the solo grind. Your weekly coffee break with a fellow solo entrepreneur who's right there in it with you. I am Teresa Schlup the original caffeine creative and this is where real business meets real life. No hype just honest conversations about building a business on your own terms. We talk mindset, strategy, burnout, breakthroughs, and everything in between because going solo doesn't mean doing it alone. Grab a cup of coffee, find your favorite spot, and let's talk about what it really takes to do this thing solo.
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What is The Solo Grind about?
Welcome to the solo grind. Your weekly coffee break with a fellow solo entrepreneur who's right there in it with you. I am Teresa Schlup the original caffeine creative and this is where real business meets real life. No hype just honest conversations about building a business on your own terms.
What has The Solo Grind covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Saying "see you later" to The Solo Grind (at least for now)" (2 June 2026, 8 minutes), "I’m Not Interested in the Hustle, But I’m Not Lazy" (26 May 2026, 21 minutes), and "When a Tiny AI Experiment Shifts Your Entire Business Perspective" (19 May 2026, 16 minutes).
How often does The Solo Grind publish?
The Solo Grind publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 27 minutes across 85 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Solo Grind?
Booking probability for The Solo Grind is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Solo Grind requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Solo Grind's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch The Solo Grind?
The strongest fits for The Solo Grind are Business & Management Consulting. The Solo Grind has a business audience.
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The Solo Grind is a business podcast with 85 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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May 26, 202621 minSend us Fan Mail I love today’s topic because it’s something I feel so strongly about: you can be driven and ambitious without sacrificing your life to the "hustle." I see two common ideas of what it means to be...
Episode #82
When a Tiny AI Experiment Shifts Your Entire Business Perspective
May 19, 202616 minSend us Fan Mail Have you ever had a tiny little experiment completely shift the way you see your business? Because apparently I have. Today, I am following up on the conversation we started last week about what AI is...
Episode #81
What is AI Saying About You?
May 12, 202628 minSend us Fan Mail A few weeks ago I decided to have a little fun at the end of a long workday and asked ChatGPT one simple question: "What can you tell me about Teresa Schlup?" I’ve Googled myself for years out of...
Episode #80
When Your Brand Finally Feels Like You (The Nicole Schmidt Story)
May 5, 202641 minSend us Fan Mail Last week, we talked about the cost of pretending and how sometimes we just have to "try things on for size" to find our true niche in the world. Well, this week, we have someone who has found her...
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Episode #79
The Real Cost of Pretending
Apr 28, 202623 minSend us Fan Mail Today I’m getting real about a piece of advice we hear all the time in business: "fake it till you make it." Honestly? I hate that advice. After seeing a totally staged, AI-generated post on social...
Apr 21, 202631 minSend us Fan Mail Boundaries sound simple… until you actually start paying attention to how they show up in your day-to-day life. In this episode, we’re playing a little game: Are you the boundary pusher… or the boundary...
The Solo Grind
Pretty Doesn’t Mean It Works
Apr 14, 202620 minSend us Fan Mail Have you ever experienced something that looked amazing… but didn’t actually work? I have and today I am sharing a little behind the scenes of my trip to coast that sparked a bigger conversation about...
Episode #76
The "Fairy Tale" Business Mindset
Apr 7, 202622 minSend us Fan Mail Have you ever caught yourself waiting for a "magic bean" or a "glass slipper" moment to finally catapult your business to the next level? I've been there, and even when it does happen it is never as...
Episode #75
The Power of Design with Angela Cunningham
Mar 31, 202631 minSend us Fan Mail One of the things I hear the most from new potential clients is, "I just don't know that I... have enough... am enough... to have a good website." And from my seat at the computer looking in I see how...
Mar 24, 202645 minSend us Fan Mail We often think of transformation as this magical moment when everything beautifully falls into place, but for me transformation is far from beautiful. It is messy, ugly and comes with lots of doubts and...
Mar 17, 202636 minSend us Fan Mail Do you have what it takes to make your dreams happen? This is a question a lot of us struggle with, when building our business, especially building a business solo. And we often hear well intentioned...
Episode #72
Can I Really Get Paid to Do This?
Mar 3, 202640 minSend us Fan Mail I recently had a fascinating conversation about the Hero's Journey by Joseph Campbell? It has been years since I really did anything with this, but I admit it is one of those concepts that has stuck...
Episode #71
A Little Tough Love About AI
Feb 27, 202610 minSend us Fan Mail AI is not your employee, it is not your friend. It's the suck up ass kisser who will tell you whatever you want to hear, without ever looking at the real you. Today I am here to encourage you to...
Feb 24, 202635 minSend us Fan Mail How often do you stop to appreciate your brain? I know this wasn’t something I always thought of, but our brains are pretty remarkable. They help shape the people we become, store our knowledge and...
Feb 17, 202631 minSend us Fan Mail Boredom for me is a very dangerous thing! During times of boredom I have said yes to opportunities I regret, made commitments I dread, and started and invested tons of money into hobbies that were only...
Feb 10, 202625 minSend us Fan Mail Looking at our competition is normal, it can even be healthy and a strategic way to grow your business. It can help you better understand shifts and changes in your industry, and inspire you to try new...
Episode #67
3 Business Rules I Decided to Break
Feb 3, 202624 minSend us Fan Mail There are a lot of "rules" out there in the business world, and I am someone who liked to challenges the rules, when they don't make sense. Today I am sharing 3 Business Rules I decided to break that...
Episode #66
Becoming Pitchworthy with KJ Blattenbauer
Jan 27, 202626 minSend us Fan Mail Joining me today is KJ Blattenbauer, a publicist with 30 years of experience, who has seen just about everything when it comes to visibility. KJ and I talk about why so many of us hide behind our...
Episode #65
Getting Organized for a Thriving 2026
Jan 20, 202626 minSend us Fan Mail Your business needs to evolve to carry the weight of business growth. Let's move from survival to sustainable and get your house in order. Early on in our business there was this clear path to follow...
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