Karen King is the founder of Gold Star Pro, an all-in-one automation platform designed to empower coaches and solopreneurs by streamlining their business operations. With over a decade of experience in technology coaching and marketing, Karen specializes in helping small business owners overcome the challenges of integrating tech solutions to simplify and scale their operations. She has built a thriving community of users who benefit from Gold Star Pro’s comprehensive features, including email and SMS marketing, CRM, calendar management, and course hosting. She’s also the creator of The Escapepreneur, a project designed to help people who want more out of life escape the 9-5 and create the life of their dreams!
What You’ll Learn From This Episode
- Why location independence is more achievable than most people think.
- The financial realities of full-time travel and how it can be more affordable than a traditional lifestyle.
- How Gold Star Pro helps solopreneurs simplify and automate their businesses.
- The importance of leveraging tech to reduce workload and increase efficiency.
- What the EscapePreneur project is and how it helps people transition from a 9-to-5 job to a location-independent lifestyle.
- Practical strategies to start earning online and gain financial freedom.
- The mindset shifts needed to take the leap into full-time travel or remote entrepreneurship.
- Why “just do it” is the best advice for anyone dreaming of a different life.
Resources Mentioned in This Episode
- Karen King’s Website: Gold Star Pro – All-in-one automation platform for solopreneurs.
- The EscapePreneur Project: TheEscapePreneur.com – Helping people escape the 9-to-5 and build a location-independent income.
- Book Mentioned: The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss – A key inspiration for Karen’s journey.
- World Schooling Central: A community for families interested in global education and travel.
- Airbnb Monthly Discounts: How long-term stays can dramatically cut accommodation costs.
- Get Shift Done Program: GetShiftDone.com (Use code “podcast” for 99% off).