Staying Solo
Maggie Patterson, BS-Free Business
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 20 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)
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 20 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)
Episodes
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Aug 14, 2023 • 23min
Staying Solo: Getting Your Salary Paid First
Too many solo business owners are underpaid (or not paid at all) as they fall into the trap of overinvesting in the business or pricing their services too low. And I'm not here for it. In this episode, we're looking at the nuts and bolts of paying yourself a salary as a solo business owner as part of our Staying Solo series. Find out more at: bsfreebusiness.com/getting-paid
Aug 7, 2023 • 19min
Staying Solo: Your Framework for a Simple, Sustainable Service Business
Exploring the myth of growth equaling success, challenging beliefs that solo means playing small. Debunking myths about solo business ownership - income limitations, burnout avoidance, and personalized approaches. Introducing the 'staying solo' framework for sustainable business. Adapting to market changes in online business landscape while defying norms.
Jun 5, 2023 • 13min
The Summer Slow Down
It's the most wonderful time of the year…summer! It's time for fun in the sun, beach reads, being by the water, and living it up. And now's the time to prepare for the summer slowdown so you can make the most of it. In this episode, I'm sharing practical ideas for ensuring you have a summer slowdown, including getting your priorities in order, taking time off, downgrading your marketing, and more. Find out more at: bsfreebusiness.com/summer-slow-down
May 29, 2023 • 46min
Does NLP Work for Coaching? What You Need to Know with Kathleen Oh
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 • 16min
Sustainable Systems: Simple Sales for Every Service Business
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 • 13min
Sustainable Systems: Tame the Client Service Chaos
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 • 10min
Sustainable Systems for Your Service Business
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 • 37min
The Realities of Burnout and Your Business with Brittany Berger
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
Apr 24, 2023 • 14min
How We Closed for 57 Days in 2022
Back in late 2021, I made a decision that changed my business. I decided that starting in January 2022, our office would be closed on Fridays. This decision was made in addition to our two annual office closures in July and September, closing our office for 57 work days. In this episode, I'm sharing how exactly I did it and what you need to consider before you take the plunge. Find out more at: bsfreebusiness.com/closed-for-57-days
Apr 17, 2023 • 34min
What You Need to Know About LinkedIn for 2023 with Andréa Jones
Social media is constantly changing, and what you may have been doing a year ago may not work today. This is resulting in alot of people taking a hard look at LinkedIn as a way to market and build a community for their business. In this episode, we're diving into what you, as a service business owner, need to know about LinkedIn for 2023. Find out more at: smallbusinessboss.co/LinkedIn-for-2023
