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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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May 6, 2024

This week, we’re sharing our most recent Duped episode where we discuss understanding the risks of payment plans in online business. 

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Have you ever bought something on a payment plan and quickly realized you’re unsatisfied, but there’s no way out?

The fact is, not all payment plans are created equal. While they can be an excellent way to pay for something over time, the flip side is that they can also be weaponized by celebrity entrepreneurs and used to handle sales objections. 

So, what risks should you, the consumer, know about before buying a course or program using a payment plan? 

In this episode, we’re equipping you with the knowledge to make informed decisions about what you buy and how you pay for it. 

We discuss:

  • The pros and cons of payment plans.

  • How payment plans can be weaponized to handle objections.

  • How much is a reasonable markup on a payment plan?

  • The possible pitfalls of extended payment plans.

  • Why incentives for paying in full can be problematic.

  • How third-party payment services can make payment plans more questionable.

  • Questions to ask before you buy. 

For detailed show notes and links to everything mentioned in this episode, please visit duped.online.

For more Duped, including monthly bonus episodes, join the Patreon. 

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