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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 20 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: August, 2018
Aug 27, 2018

When you run your own services biz, hiring someone can seem like a big (and scary!) step, but it doesn’t have to be. Whether you need a VA to get you out of your inbox or a billing subcontractor to ease the load of your client work, the principles of hiring and building a kickass team are the same. That’s why if you’ve ever found yourself ruminating over whether or not it’s the “right” time to hire, this episode is just what you need.  

In this episode, I’m getting into the nitty-gritty of hiring with Mandi Holmes, owner of She Can Coterie. Mandi has helped over 100 biz owners get started with outsourcing, and she shares her journey from being a one-woman show to becoming a jack of all trades and building her very own support squad.

Get the inside scoop here:
https://smallbusinessboss.co/building-your-support-squad/

Aug 20, 2018

Summer may usually be a time to slow down and enjoy some quiet time in your biz, but not here at Small Business Boss. Not only did July bring us new clients, it also forced us to look at our big picture and make some adjustments to help us in meeting our long-term goals.

Get the inside scoop here:
https://smallbusinessboss.co/july-2018-recap/

Aug 13, 2018

Have you ever felt undervalued and like managing clients was a big old challenge? There’s a sweet spot between valuing our expertise and underpricing our services. Sandy Sidhu, FB ads expert extraordinaire, learned how important this really was for her business.

In this episode, we’re going behind the scenes of business as she shares all the things about working with clients.

Get the inside scoop:
https://smallbusinessboss.co/valuing-your-expertise/

Aug 6, 2018

If you’ve ever thought about creating a signature service but decided not to, think again! A signature service is how you can show your expertise and puts everyone on notice that you’re a total boss who’s got it going ON.

In this episode, I’m sharing everything you need to know about creating a signature service and how it can transform your business.

Get the inside scoop here:
https://smallbusinessboss.co/creating-your-signature-service/

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