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The BS-Free Service Business Show

The BS-Free Service Business show takes you behind the scenes of running a business as a freelancer, creative, or agency owner, focusing on fluff-free lessons to help you grow your business and get paid. You're in the right place if you work with clients and want to create a simple AND sustainable service business. Your host is Maggie Patterson, the creator of BS-Free Business, a content production agency owner, and a self-employed writer and consultant for nearly 20 years. You can learn more about the podcast and BS-Free Business at http://www.bsfreebusiness.com and subscribe to never miss an episode.
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May 29, 2023

In this episode, we’re exploring the world of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and its use in the online business and coaching world, with a focus on what you, as a consumer, need to be aware of. 

I’m joined by Kathleen Oh, a coach trained as a Master Practitioner in NLP, to get her perspective on its problems and the potential for harm. 

Learn more at bsfreebusiness.com/neuro-linguistic-programming

May 22, 2023

Does selling your services stress you out? Do you wish you could skip it entirely and focus on doing what you do best? You’re not alone in that I know many of you hate making sales because it sucks up so much time and energy. 

In this episode, we will ditch the stress and get your time back by diving into simple sales for every service business. 

Find out more at: bsfreebusiness.com/simple-sales

 

May 15, 2023

We’ve all been there. We’re overwhelmed and ready to burn it all down if one more client asks you one more question. It’s chaos, and you’re out of capacity for any of it. 

In this episode, we examine how sustainable client service systems can help you tame the client service chaos. 

Find out more at: bsfreebusiness.com/client-service-chaos

May 8, 2023

What if there was a way to do less of the things that drag you down and more of what you enjoy doing in your business? What if what you’ve been taught about systems is way too complicated for what you actually need? 

In this episode, we’re talking about creating sustainable systems for your service business, including why it can be so much simpler than you may think. 

Learn more at: bsfreebusiness.com/sustainable-systems

May 1, 2023

We’re all familiar with the idea of being burnt out, especially over the last few years. Many of us have experienced burnout firsthand. But why is burnout so pervasive in online business? And should we trust the people peddling burnout solutions who used to sell us hustle culture?

In this episode, I explore the realities of burnout and your business with my guest Brittany Berger.

Find out more at bsfreebusiness.com

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