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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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Sep 21, 2020

As bosses, many of us worry we’re missing something as we build our businesses, so the idea of a specific way to do things can be incredibly appealing.

Which is why in this episode and blog post, I’m walking you through the BS-Free Service Business Foundations Framework, and true to its name, it’s going to free you from a whole lotta busywork and BS.

Get the inside scoop right here: https://smallbusinessboss.co/business-framework/

Sep 14, 2020

Masterminds are often seen as a must-have for business owners, but should we believe the hype about what they can really do for us?

In this episode and blog post, I’m doing a deep dive into the good, the bad and the ugly of masterminds.

Get the inside scoop right here: https://smallbusinessboss.co/benefits-of-mastermind-groups/

Sep 7, 2020

As the saying goes, you need to spend money to make money, but is that really true? My take is that sometimes it is and other times we’d be better served by closing our wallets.

In this episode, I’m sharing nine questions you need to ask before you invest in anything.

Get the inside scoop right here: https://smallbusinessboss.co/before-you-invest/

Aug 31, 2020

With the rise of social media, we’ve also seen the emergence of influencers. Now, literally anyone with the right talent or skills can build a platform and reach an audience of thousands or even millions.

On this episode of the BS-Free Service Business Show, we’re looking at everything you need to know about celebrity entrepreneurs, their problematic business practices and sharing the six different types to watch for.

Get the inside scoop right here:

https://smallbusinessboss.co/celebrity-entrepreneurs/

Aug 24, 2020

Fall is coming up quickly, and if your business is anything like mine, it’s GO time for new business opportunities. 

On this episode of the BS-Free Service Business Show, we’re doing a refresher on referrals, including everything you need to know.

Get the inside scoop right here: 

https://smallbusinessboss.co/referrals/

Aug 17, 2020

If you’re listening to this podcast you’re either tired of the hype in the business world about growing your business, or you’re looking for ways to grow in a healthy, sustainable way. Or maybe a bit of both.

On this episode of the BS-Free Service Business Show, I’m tackling how to scale your service business without the hype or BS.

Get the inside scoop right here:

https://smallbusinessboss.co/scale-your-service-business/

 

Aug 10, 2020

No matter how digitized your business is (or isn’t), 2020 has made one thing clear, the future of our businesses relies on our ability to use the internet for everything from our processes to our client prospecting.

On this episode of the BS-Free Service Business Show, I sit down with author and digital marketer Avery Swartz to chat about building a digital-first business.

Get the inside scoop right here: 

 https://smallbusinessboss.co/digital-first-business/

Aug 3, 2020

It's not exactly a secret that here in the digital world, potential clients have the ability to look at ALL their options before choosing a service provider. 

Knowing what your competition is up to isn't about playing the "who does it better?" game or declaring them your arch nemesis. (And yes, I KNOW some of you have one!)

It's about understanding the alternatives your clients have, and how you can be different. 

On this episode of the BS-Free Service Business Show, I’m sharing eight ways to stand out from the competition in 2020 and beyond.

Get the inside scoop right here:

https://smallbusinessboss.co/stand-out-from-the-competition/

Jul 27, 2020

Since COVID-19 rearranged our lives in ways we couldn’t imagine, the concept of the pivot has been working overtime.

On this episode of the No-BS Business Show, I’m sharing 5 signs it may be time for a business pivot.

Get the inside scoop right here:

https://smallbusinessboss.co/time-for-a-pivot/

Jul 20, 2020

You may (or may not) have noticed that starting today, the Small Business Boss podcast has a new name. We’re now the BS-Free Service Business show.

If you’re wondering why, it’s because as a brand over the last three years, we’ve evolved in a big way. While Small Business Boss will continue to be the overall brand, the podcast needed to be more specific towards service business owners. And it needed to convey the true promise of the show, the brand and what I want to be known for - which is cutting through the BS.

Get the inside scoop right here: https://smallbusinessboss.co/bs-free-service-business/

Jul 13, 2020

As a mentor, I answer a lot of the same questions from my clients and community. And spoiler alert, most of them are about money.

In this episode of the Small Business Boss podcast, I’m sharing the seven most frequently asked questions I get.

Get the inside scoop:

 https://smallbusinessboss.co/frequently-asked-questions/

Jul 6, 2020

My best learning opportunities have always come from seeing how other people do things. You know, the real nitty gritty of what they’re doing, and not the shiny social media version.

On this episode of the Small Business Boss podcast, I'm sharing a deep dive that examines how I really spend my time.

Get the inside scoop right here:

https://smallbusinessboss.co/how-i-really-spend-my-time/

Jun 29, 2020

It’s been a while since I’ve done a behind-the-scenes, so in this episode of the Small Business Boss podcast, we’re taking a look at the first half of 2020. The wins, the lessons and some real talk about where I’m really at in this epically strange year.

Get the inside scoop right here:

https://smallbusinessboss.co/behind-the-scenes/

Jun 22, 2020

Want to build a BS-free service business? Then you’re definitely going to want to listen to this episode!

In this episode of the Small Business Boss podcast, I deconstruct some of the external BS that gets in the way. From pricing to online influencers to client relationships, we’re diving into it all. 

Get the inside scoop right here:

https://smallbusinessboss.co/external-bs/

Jun 15, 2020

When it comes to building a business, there’s a complete list of things that can stand in your way. But the ones we least expect tend to be the internally-driven ones, you know, the BS stories, ideas and beliefs we have that can keep us stuck and hold us back from what we truly want.

In this episode, we’re unpacking that internal BS in detail.

Get the inside scoop right here: 

https://smallbusinessboss.co/internal-bs/

Jun 1, 2020

Does your business feel simple? Does it feel sustainable? Or are you on a hamster wheel where you’re working too hard or like there are a lot of things standing between you and your goals?

In this episode, we’re going to talk about how to build a BS-free business in three specific ways, and they may surprise you.

Get the inside scoop right here: 

https://smallbusinessboss.co/bs-free-business/

May 25, 2020

Do you feel stuck as you’re not sure what the future of your business looks like?

In this episode, we’re talking about finding clients and making money in a period where business is anything but usual.

Get the inside scoop right here:

https://smallbusinessboss.co/business-as-unus…-finding-clients/

May 18, 2020

The month of May is always significant in my business, and this year is no different as I celebrate a big milestone - 15 years of being my own boss. 

In the last episode, I shared my first eight lessons, so if you’ve not listened to that, go back and have a listen listen. Now, we'll pick up where we left off and dive into number nine.

Get the inside scoop right here:

https://smallbusinessboss.co/15-insights-on-being-a-small-business-boss/

May 11, 2020

You’re helping me celebrate a milestone in my business, 15 years of being my own boss. And there’s nothing like an anniversary to make you reflect on how far you’ve come. In this episode, I’m sharing 15 insights from my 15 years of being a small business boss.

This week I'm sharing the first 8 episodes, and next week I'll share 7 more.

Get the inside scoop right here:

https://smallbusinessboss.co/15-insights-on-b…ll-business-boss/

Apr 27, 2020

It’s springtime, and for many of us, that means we’d normally be busy cleaning all the things. And if you’re finding your business is a little slower than usual right now, it’s the perfect time to work ON your business.

Spring cleaning your biz is like cleaning your house. It’s best to have a plan before you start pulling everything apart so you don’t end up with the job half done.

So where to begin?

On this episode of the Small Business Boss podcast, I’m sharing ideas on where to focus your efforts when spring cleaning your biz. 

Get the inside scoop right here: https://smallbusinessboss.co/spring-clean-your-service-business/

Apr 20, 2020

As a boss, you’ve probably heard that you need to “invest” in your business to reach your goals. But in this current financial climate, I wanted to unpack that trope and see if it was really true. Do we really need to spend money to make money? And when we do, are we going to get what we want?

In the episode of the Small Business Boss podcast, I’m taking a long, hard look at how we invest our money into our businesses, a walk through 12 investments I’ve made, how much they cost, and if they really helped me and my business at all.

Get the inside scoop right here: https://smallbusinessboss.co/investing-in-my-success/

Apr 13, 2020

When things are unusual, it’s all too easy for our decision making to falter and for our boundaries to be shaky.

In this episode of the Small Business Boss podcast guest Shulamit Ber Levtov walks us through how to deal with our fear in this unique time we’re living through.

Get the inside scoop right here: https://smallbusinessboss.co/decision-making-…-during-a-crisis/

Apr 6, 2020

It’s a new month, and let’s be real, it’s one with a lot of questions and many answers. 

On this episode of the Small Business Boss podcast, I'm serving up some real talk about the realities of finding and booking clients in the middle of a pandemic.

Get the inside scoop right here: https://smallbusinessboss.co/how-im-handling-…keting-and-sales/

Mar 30, 2020

Things are pretty far from business as usual right now, so do we even bother with planning right now? The answer is yes. We definitely need to plan.

In this episode of the Small Business Boss podcast, we’re going to look at how to plan differently as we head into Q2 amid a global pandemic.

Get the inside scoop right here:  https://smallbusinessboss.co/business-planning/

Mar 23, 2020

When you’re running an agency, you want your business to stand out. 

But in a world rife with competition, knowing how to differentiate is critical to your success. 

In this episode of the Small Business Boss podcast, measurement and marketing agency owner Rita Barry takes us behind-the-scenes of her business, including how she ensures they stand out by delivering a white glove service, how she hired her team and much more. 

Get the inside scoop right here: 

https://smallbusinessboss.co/agency-owner/

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