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Staying Solo

Growing a solo service business is tough. It’s even harder when you’re bombarded with BS advice that steers you away from your values and why you started your business in the first place. This is the podcast for solo creatives and consultants who want to remain as a team of one and have zero interest in the hustle and grind of typical business teachings. Most podcasts for solopreneurs and freelancers, hosted by out-of-touch celebrity entrepreneurs who haven't offered one-to-one services in years, miss the mark on today's market realities. Maggie Patterson, a service business owner for over 19 years, understands that to stay solo, you need to know what matters to you, what works for you, and what you should completely ignore. In each episode, she examines one piece of conventional business advice to discover how it may hurt your business or be completely wrong for you as a solo business owner. Join Maggie for real talk to help you avoid burnout or the desire to entirely burn down your business to open a flower shop, book store, or cat cafe. (Because those cats won’t pay the bills.) (Formerly the BS-Free Service Business Show)
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Now displaying: April, 2017
Apr 27, 2017

We’ve all been there on a consult call where the would-be client isn’t ready for us, or worse, they are surprised by how much our services cost. Womp womp. In this express episode, we’re talking about what NOT to do on your consult calls.


For more great content like this, visit www.scoopindustries.com/blog.

Apr 24, 2017

While there’s definitely a time to hustle hard in your business, you simply can’t hustle ALL the time. But how do you keep improving when you’re not in hustle mode? We’re sharing some proven hustle-free ways to keep optimizing your business and growing it the right way.


In episode 55 we talked about our fave ways to grow a services business - so don’t tune out - this is completely different. This goes way beyond growing into building something sustainable. A business you actually enjoy and are excited to work on.

Get the inside scoop here:  https://scoopindustries.com/episode56/

Apr 20, 2017

Being a part of a mastermind can be incredibly powerful, but you need to have a plan to get the most out of it. In this express episode, we’re talking about how to get the very most out of masterminding.


For more great content like this, visit www.scoopindustries.com/blog.

Apr 17, 2017

If you’re the type of person that starts a business in the first place, then you’re most likely the type of person who wants to keep that business growing. (Or at least find ways to make what you’re doing more efficient.)

In this episode we’re dishing up the scoop on our fave ways to grow your services business - including a few that may surprise you.

Get the inside scoop here:  https://scoopindustries.com/episode55/

Apr 13, 2017

Many of us struggle with confidence, but there’s a flipside to that struggle...when our ego gets in the way.  In this express episode we’re talking about ego and how it can trip you up.

Get ready for a little ego check, and some of this may be a bit hard to hear, but it’s necessary. I know I need to check myself every so often.


For more great content like this, visit www.scoopindustries.com/blog.

Apr 10, 2017

Being a solopreneur can make it feel like you truly are a solo show. In this episode we’re talking about how to avoid falling into the trap of thinking you need to do it ALL on your own.

Get the inside scoop here: https://scoopindustries.com/episode54/

Apr 6, 2017

Most of us love planning. We’re straight up addicted to planning. But there comes a time when planning becomes a big old problem. In this express episode we’re talking about the downside of planning and how to keep planning in it’s rightful place in your business.

For more great content like this, visit www.scoopindustries.com/blog.

Apr 3, 2017

In this episode, we’re getting real about the online world and why being a practitioner is seriously undervalued, and actually the most important asset you have. We want to dive into what’s going on in this crazy pants online world, and show how not to lose sight of what matters the most - your skills, experience and talents.

Get the inside scoop here:  https://scoopindustries.com/episode53/

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