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:
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:
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:
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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:
A pandemic is unprecedented for all of us, so it’s natural that it’s creating stress, anxiety, and when it comes to our business, a lot of uncertainty. So in this totally unexpected episode of the Small Business Boss podcast, I want to address what’s happening, and how we’re going to get through this.
Hands up if your 2020 plans include making more $$$$.
You may already have a plan for making it happen...but how do you know if you’re focusing on the RIGHT things?
(Hint: the $5 latte is NOT the problem.)
On this episode of the Small Business Boss podcast, financial strategist Nechelle Bartley is unpacking how our money mindset affects us — good or bad — and how to focus on the practical actions that will move your business ahead.
Get the inside scoop right here:
Fact: When you make your money by serving clients, the experience you create can make or break your business.
Also fact: Most service providers make this WAY too complicated and totally overthink it.
In this episode of the Small Business Boss podcast, I’m giving you actionable ideas on how you can deliver a deliberately simple client experience.
Get the inside scoop right here:https://smallbusinessboss.co/simple-client-experience/
If there’s one thing entrepreneurs love, it's personality tests. And it’s no surprise as we’re relentless in our personal development work, and these tests help us make sense of ourselves.
In this episode, we’re diving into Enneagram with guest Chrissie Wywrot.
Get the inside scoop right here: https://smallbusinessboss.co/enneagram/
When you’re dealing with potential new clients, have you ever stopped and asked yourself if you REALLY need to spend the time writing a proposal?
Because yeah, sometimes it seems like a whole lot of work and if you already have packages, you may not see the point.
Love them or hate them, the short answer is YES, you do need a proposal. And there are plenty of compelling reasons why.
Get the inside scoop right here: https://smallbusinessboss.co/client-proposals/
Many times we have ideas that can hold us back or result in bumps along the way.
In this episode of the Small Business Boss podcast, guest Andréa shares insights on things she’s had to revamp along the way of building her social media agency.
Get the inside scoop right here: https://smallbusinessboss.co/social-media-strategist/
I recently asked members of the Small Business Boss Squad what the #1 lead source was for their business, and overwhelming the answer was referrals. In this episode, we’re taking a look at how to make the most of referrals as the key driver of revenue in your business.
Get the inside scoop right here:
https://smallbusinessboss.co/running-on-referrals/
This is a very special episode of the Small Business Boss podcast because it’s episode 200 of the show.
When it comes to running an online business, it’s nearly impossible to avoid the never-ending barrage of sleazy dude-bro marketers and the glossy leather pant clad coaches that are full of empty promises.
For the 200th episode of the Small Business Boss podcast, I’m doing a very special roundtable episode, taking a hard look at their claims and the way the market is shifting. There are also a few confessions along the way with my special guests.
Get the inside scoop right here:
You can’t grow without a team. Your income will plateau. You’ve heard all the myths of a service business before, and in this new episode, we’re taking a look at these myths and looking at how they stack up in 2020.
Get the inside scoop right here: https://smallbusinessboss.co/growing-a-servic…business-in-2020/
As business owners, most of us are really good at setting big goals for our business. Especially revenue goals, but many times we don’t think about what it’s going to take to actually reach that goal.
I speak from experience as someone with many an ambitious goal that wasn’t met because it wasn’t grounded in reality. For many people, those big goals are super motivating, but for me, they’re soul crushing when I fall short.
In this episode, I wanted to share some real numbers to give you an idea of what it took to increase revenue in 2019, and more importantly, what I learned about finding clients.
Get the inside scoop right here: https://smallbusinessboss.co/finding-clients-…9-by-the-numbers/
FACT: I’m not a huge fan of the whole New Year’s resolutions thing, But I AM a fan of learning from mistakes and making plans that are actually achievable.
2020 marks 15 years in business for me, and I’ve learned more lessons than I can count along the way — some of which I wish I’d learned much sooner in my journey. And that’s exactly why I’m sharing three of those lessons with you in this episode.
Get the scoop here:
https://smallbusinessboss.co/business-new-years-resolutions/