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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: December, 2018
Dec 31, 2018

For most business owners, the start of a new year means new goals, new plans, and new dreams. Whether you’re filled with hope and feeling impatient to hit the ground running, or you’re laying low until the dust settles and then you’ll make a move, the new year signals a time to get ready for whatever is waiting around the corner.

In this episode, I’m sharing how to get ready for 2019 as a service business owner because 2019 is HERE! 

Get the scoop here:
https://smallbusinessboss.co/getting-ready-for-2019/

Dec 20, 2018

Retainers are one of those things that can be elusive to business owners, so in this episode, my guest Sandra Tournemille is going to share her experiences with adding retainer revenue and so much more. 

Get the inside scoop right here:  https://smallbusinessboss.co/adding-retainer-revenue/

 

Dec 18, 2018

If you’ve been online for a hot second, you’ve probably heard of Dubsado, which is why I can’t wait to introduce today’s guest Kathleen Rass. She’s going to tell us everything we need to know about Dubsado, including if it’s the right choice for our business and how to get started.

Get the inside scoop right here: https://smallbusinessboss.co/dubsado-for-service-businesses/

Dec 17, 2018

If you’ve been online for a hot second, you’ve probably heard of Dubsado, which is why I can’t wait to introduce today’s guest Kathleen Rass. She’s going to tell us everything we need to know about Dubsado, including if it’s the right choice for our business and how to get started.

Get the inside scoop right here: https://smallbusinessboss.co/dubsado-for-service-businesses/

Dec 12, 2018

When you run a service business, service is at the heart of what you do, but what if your mission was even bigger for your clients? As an advocacy and communication strategy, that’s exactly what Jennifer Van Gennip’s business is all about, and in this episode, we talk about her shifting role as a business owner and how she helps create lasting change for her clients and the communities they serve.

 

Get the inside scoop right here: https://smallbusinessboss.co/advocating-for-change/ 

Dec 10, 2018

When you’re a creative, managing the day-to-day tasks of running a business can sometimes feel like an uphill battle, but today’s guest Zsofi Koller, owner and creative director of Lilt Creative, is proof that it CAN be done — and done well.

In this episode, Zsofi shares how she’s uplevelled her client base and lets us in on her secrets for managing the tasks that don’t appeal to her creative nature. 

Get the scoop here:
https://smallbusinessboss.co/leveling-up-as-a-creative/

Dec 5, 2018

Having a normal day job while also running a successful side hustle has its own unique challenges, but that’s exactly what my guest, coach and consultant Kelly McClellan, has been doing.

In this episode, Kelly is sharing her journey of building her business on a very limited schedule while trying to balance, work, family, and normal life stuff.

Get the scoop here:
https://smallbusinessboss.co/business-as-a-side-hustler/

Dec 3, 2018

I sat down with brand strategist Angelica Suarez to talk about growth, hiring, working with your partner and so much more. What makes Angelica's journey really stand out is how by stepping up to be the leader of her business, she’s found a new level of confidence that’s absolutely inspiring.

Get the inside scoop:
https://smallbusinessboss.co/stepping-into-the-role-of-ceo/

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