Chris Schmidt | Creator Of Happiness

I empower you to realise yourself 🔥

[Chris Schmidt | Creator Of Happiness @TMPArtist]

I love to find new ways to express my creativity.
And I’d love to tell you more about me and my life.
A thread.
Everything starts 1993 in Berlin.
#nfts #nftartist #photography #dancer #artist #creator #companys #thestart

[Chris Schmidt | Creator Of Happiness @TMPArtist]

@D_Wal1234 You are a machine! I would love to have the same power to organise my stuff 🔥🥲🥹

[Daniel Wltr 😲 @D_Wal1234]

Jumping into content creation on X,
I realized I had to tackle my least favorites:

writing and organizing

The SoloScale Method taught me to lean into my
strengths and automate the annoying bits.

> Pinpoint tasks that annoy you.

> Pick tools that make life easier.

> Automate the repetitive stuff.

While solo scaling keeping you in your productive zone is what matters.

[Daniel Wltr 😲 @D_Wal1234]

This dead-simple framework
will help you streamline your operations
(so you never drown in administrative tasks again).

It’s called the SoloScale Method

Here’s how it works:

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[Chris Schmidt | Creator Of Happiness @TMPArtist]

@D_Wal1234 🔥🔥🔥

[Daniel Wltr 😲 @D_Wal1234]

Feeling stuck at 6-figures?
Let's change that with a smarter Onboarding Overhaul approach.

Upgrading your onboarding is
a straightforward way to grow your solo business.

It’s like giving your sales a turbo boost without needing extra hands.
Simple, yet effective.

Why?
Solo doesn't mean small.
Streamlined processes mean big business,
minus the BULK.

This means you get the efficiency and power of a large operation.

Without the complexity and heavy workload that usually comes with it.
It's about doing more with less, and doing it better.

How? With a refined, tested system:

• Personalize client journeys O

• Align every action to growth. E

• Automate the routine S

Snap: Now, you sell more, stress less.

That's scaling, solo-style.

Ready to grow?

[Daniel Wltr 😲 @D_Wal1234]

Solopreneurship, the road to success is often a solo
journey, fraught with unseen challenges.

Many people choose this path hoping to achieve
freedom and fulfillment.
So did I.

It contains hidden dangers that can thwart even the
most dedicated entrepreneurs.

Let me share some uncovered hidden enemies and how I learned to conquer them.

• Feeling Alone at the Top?

Worked in isolation, missing out on valuable community support and collaboration.

Searched for a community where I can talk about my difficulties.
Found it, realized you are never alone with your enemies!

• Drowning in Tasks?

The excessive demands of managing everything alone can slow down growth.

Automating and delegating tasks lets you focus on what you do best.

Always tried to learn basics of topics I have to tackle, so I am able to decide if outsourcing makes more sense With this approach I'm able to decide I'm able to see if it's good work or there is something missing to be excellent.

• Financial Uncertainty?

Without proper budgeting, financial instability becomes a silent threat.

I switched to plan my finances strategically
Ensuring stability.

• Scaling Too Fast?

Rapid growth sounds great but can be unsustainable.
I liked to set myself monthly self-reviews about:

✧ Sales (Leads, Calls-Booked, No-Shows, Closed)

✧ OnBoarding (Time, Quantity, Rating - I send reviews to my clients)

✧ Service Delivery Process ( Time on Specific Miles-Stone Task, Touchpoints with clients)

• Losing Motivation?

Without external motivation, keeping the drive can be tough.
Small, achievable goals helped me to maintain momentum.
And share some things with your loved ones -
It doesn't matter if they actually know what you are doing.

• Knowledge Gaps?

Not knowing basic business operations can hinder progress.
Committed myself to learning and improving my skills regularly.

Most of the time you just need to watch 2-3 really good videos about one topic to get an idea what's the point.
Spice it up with some discussions on reddit, twitter you name it.
Ask questions to learn.

• Neglecting Health?

Your health is your wealth, especially as a solopreneur.
Make time for exercise, proper nutrition, and rest.

Since 2018 I finished every year with around 300 hours in the gym.

2023 it was around 460 hours.

Sounds a lot?

Everything works better for me after a session.

My time to reset my brain and not constantly think.

• Missing Feedback?

Without objective findings, growth is slowed down.

I always try to get unbiased advice from mentors, coaches, and potential clients in my niche.

How?

Just talk to people - be curious and learn to ask the right questions.

Solopreneurship is a challenging yet rewarding path.

Key to overcoming these silent killers is

✧ awareness

✧ action

✧ a willingness to adapt

Strength of a solopreneur lies not
in their ability to work alone.

Their resilience to face and overcome
hidden challenges along the way.

*picture shows me, weird looking, solo working somewhere in Saudi

[Daniel Wltr 😲 @D_Wal1234]

Solopreneur journey is a constant INPUT with less OUTPUT?

Let's change that.

This visual simplifies the growth formula.

More input and smart processes equal better output and growth opportunities.

[Chris Schmidt | Creator Of Happiness @TMPArtist]

@D_Wal1234 100%

[Daniel Wltr 😲 @D_Wal1234]

Five years ago, my work life was messy.

Endless tools, endless chaos.

I was just guessing with my business tools.

I didn't really know what would work

I was trying different things, hoping something would click.

I remember feeling overwhelmed,
constantly switching between tools,
losing precious hours that could've been spent on growth.

Fast forward to today, and the transformation is clear.

I learned the hard way that less is more and knowing your clear goal with a tool.

Here's the blueprint I followed:

• Choose tools that simplify, not complicate.

What's your first impression of it, when you log in?
Does it look tidy?
If not, properly not a good idea at all.

• Assess your needs first, then find a tool that fits.

e.g. if you need quick, organized b2b client communication,
choose a tools like Slack or Teams your ICP normally uses (Don't confuse with new stuff)

• Test every tool to make sure it's easy for your clients.

Don't pick complex ones they might not use.
Simple tools are the best for everyone.

• Document workflows within your tools to maintain clarity.
Sometimes I like to draw on paper -
it helps me to quickly “test” my approach

This way has not only saved countless hours but made it possible to streamline my operations.

Actually it feels a little bit like an Invisible Force which becomes Visible Success:

So, where am I now?

I've reduced my toolstack to a few essentials that drive my business forward.

Each tool serves a purpose, aligning perfectly with my operational goals.

My productivity has gone up, and so has my client satisfaction.
No more headaches from confusing tools.
Those days are over.

Now, I operate with precision,
focusing on strategies that matter.

The result?
A venture, powered by a lean, efficient toolbox.

The right set of tools can be a gamechanger.

Not gonna lie - it's my job to geek out about my toolstack.

Operating with:

• make / zapier | Automations

• Clickup | Project management

• Loom | Meeting replacement / SOP Resource creation

• Gsuite | Daily needs Docs/ Slides/Sheets

• Texts | Multi Messaging for Instagram/ Whatsapp/ Whatsapp Biz/ Slack/ Linkedin

[Chris Schmidt | Creator Of Happiness @TMPArtist]

@itstylersays Waiting for something Ti change this makes you powerless. Me helped to start doing something. Taking my power to decide back and helping others made a big impact in my life

[Chris Schmidt | Creator Of Happiness @TMPArtist]

@ZadChris @thelgndryizzy Gm

[Chris Schmidt | Creator Of Happiness @TMPArtist]

@elonmusk To the mars 🫶🏻🔥

[Chris Schmidt | Creator Of Happiness @TMPArtist]

@xBenJamminx @xtremetom Fall in love with the process and post everyday at least once.
Catch people in the first 1-2 seconds and think what kind of pain you can solve for your community.

[Chris Schmidt | Creator Of Happiness @TMPArtist]

@xBenJamminx @xtremetom If you go into TikTok focus on putting content out and check on this way what works for your followers. Mostly not what you think will work haha

[Chris Schmidt | Creator Of Happiness @TMPArtist]

@itstylersays 12 month ago the meme looked so different haha

[Chris Schmidt | Creator Of Happiness @TMPArtist]

@elonmusk Can’t wait for this