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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 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 20, 2024

2023 was a wild ride for the economy, with countless twists and turns that left many business owners unsure how to price their services.

The good news? We’re still here, running our businesses and making it work. 

The tricky part is staying flexible enough to weather whatever the economy throws our way next. 

As we continue our series on the number you need to know in your business, this episode is all about pricing and the key numbers you need to work with to ensure your pricing makes sense…without falling for the BS advice of “just raise your prices” or “charge your worth”. 

Topics discussed in this episode include:

  • The current economic climate and what you may be experiencing as a service business. 

  • Why we can’t price based on vibes or magical thinking despite what the coaches on IG may tell you. 

  • How inaccurate pricing can mess up your business. 

  • What do you do if clients say they can’t afford your services?

  • Getting real about your current pricing structure.

  • Practical steps for pricing your services now and in the future, regardless of the economy.

For detailed show notes and links to everything in this episode, please visit bsfreebusiness.com.

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