About SoloProHQ
Why I built this, who I built it for, and how I approach every review.
Hey, I'm Marissa Olberding.
Independent professional, perpetual tool-researcher, and the person behind SoloProHQ.
I started SoloProHQ because I was spending way too much time researching software and not enough time doing actual work. Every review I found was either superficial ("here are the features!") or clearly written by someone who'd never run a solo business.
So I went deep. I researched the tools that matter for independent professionals — CRMs, invoicing software, contract platforms, proposal builders — and started writing up what I found in plain English.
What you'll find here
Every piece of content on SoloProHQ is built around one question: does this actually help someone running a solo business?
- Honest comparisons — including the downsides and deal-breakers
- Plain-English explanations, not feature-list dumps
- Pricing breakdowns that reflect how freelancers actually use these tools
- A clear affiliate disclosure on everything — you deserve to know
A note on affiliate links
Some links on this site are affiliate links, which means I may earn a commission if you sign up through them — at no extra cost to you. I only recommend tools I'd genuinely point a friend toward. You can read the full affiliate disclosure here.
Get in touch
Have a tool you'd like me to research, or a question about something I've written? You can reach me through the newsletter or drop a note via email.