Want to quit your job and build something solo? Now’s your moment. The creator economy was worth $205 billion in 2024, some analysts think it’ll balloon past $1.3 trillion by 2033. That’s not abstract corporate growth. It represents millions of regular people who walked away from traditional employment. AI changed everything. Tasks that ate up 70% of your day, invoicing, scheduling, email drafts, now run themselves. One person with the right tools can build what used to need five employees. You don’t need a cofounder or VC money anymore. We spent days finding creators who aren’t just talking about solopreneurship, they’re living it. These five share what actually works, not theories.
Top 5 Solopreneur Creators in 2025
1. Trena Little
Trena doesn’t do hype. She teaches business owners how to use YouTube as a sales engine, not a vanity metrics playground. Former government employee turned MBA-wielding strategist, she figured out she was better at optimizing channels than filming her own life. Her framework? YouTube Playlist Funnels. These are video sequences that convert viewers into clients months after you publish. No daily posting. No chasing trends. Her clients close deals like $9,000 from single videos because the content works while they sleep. The YouTube Coaching Experience runs three months: weekly group calls, unlimited personalized audits via Loom (she’s sent 500+), and Slack access to other business owners. She built her channel to over 50,000 views using this exact system. If Instagram’s 24-hour shelf life frustrates you, this is the alternative. One strategic video weekly beats 30 disappearing Stories.
2. Michael O’Neal
Michael’s podcast hit 15 million downloads since 2013. That’s longevity most shows never see. He interviews “unemployable icons” people who couldn’t stomach traditional jobs and created their own thing instead. Athletes, comedians, CEOs. The common thread? They all said no to someone else’s pay check. Episodes average 67 minutes. That length matters because you can’t explain how to monetize a skill set in 20 minutes. Michael digs into business structure, revenue streams, and scaling solo. He’s not theorizing, he grew his first podcast to 1.5 million downloads in year one and turned it into six figures. He created courses like “Art of the Interview” and “SoloLab” after people kept asking how he did it. Before podcasting, he spent years in design and branding. That background shows, his content has structure. If you want to understand how passion projects become sustainable income, Michael’s catalog is your MBA.
3. Flavia Berys
Flavia’s resume reads like fiction. Licensed attorney. Real estate broker and manager. Former NFL San Diego Chargers cheerleader. Now? She hosts LIFESTYLE SOLOPRENEUR, featuring entrepreneurs who earn full-time from part-time work. Updates every two weeks. She’s been quoted in BBC World News, Wall Street Journal, New York Post, ESPN. But the real value is her systems. She uses Things Three for task management. Built structured morning routines with accountability partners. Openly discusses avoiding burnout, not as theory, but from running multiple businesses simultaneously. Her podcast guests prove you don’t have to sacrifice your life to build a business. She combines legal expertise, property management, and media presence while maintaining what most people can’t: balance. If working 12-hour days sounds like a nightmare disguised as success, Flavia’s approach is the counterargument.
4. Agatha Brewer
Agatha targets a specific group: women launching service-based businesses. Coaches, consultants, freelancers. Her podcast runs 38 minutes per episode. Long enough for substance, short enough for a commute. She balances marketing strategy with mindset work because business growth isn’t just about funnels. She brings 19 years of corporate marketing plus formal coach training. That combination matters when you’re helping people price their services or overcome the mental blocks that keep them from charging appropriately. Apple Podcast listeners rate her highly for making complex marketing feel manageable. Her program “Launch With Ease” addresses the gap between “I have skills” and “I have paying clients.” That’s where most new solopreneurs get stuck. Agatha’s framework simplifies client attraction without the overwhelm. If you’ve ever thought “I’m good at what I do but no one’s hiring me,” her content solves that specific problem.
5. Steve Coombes
Steve’s podcast Solopreneur Success tackles specific issues: finding clients, earning more without endless hours, building a business that fits your life. Episodes run 35 minutes. He interviews successful solopreneurs about what actually worked, not what sounds good on paper. What sets him apart is Solopreneur Success Connections, a paid membership where you get coaching access and peer accountability. The podcast has 4.8-star Apple ratings, but the community infrastructure is where real implementation happens. He’s helped hundreds of solopreneurs structure for profitability. If you’re someone who needs more than content, if you need community and direct support, Steve built that ecosystem. Not everyone learns well alone with headphones. Some people need the group.
How to Explore the Wider Solopreneur Conversation
Want more voices? Podcasts and YouTube remain goldmines for real-time, actionable strategies. These five creators are entry points, not the complete universe.
FeedSpot’s comprehensive directory of top solopreneur podcasts help you connect with creators actively supporting the movement right now. FeedSpot also curates solopreneur YouTube channels and Solopreneur RSS feeds. Subscribe to multiple creators simultaneously, building your own learning ecosystem tailored to your business model. Whether you prefer long-form interviews, short videos, or blog posts via RSS, FeedSpot helps you find what matches your learning style.
Don’t just listen. Build. The solopreneur economy exploded because ordinary people took control of their income, time, and future. In 2025, one-person businesses aren’t side hustles. They’re legitimate paths to financial independence. Start now.