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 5, 2019 • 37min
Jo Casey on Feminine Conditioning
Have you ever wondered why you do the things you do? Or why exactly you're throwing up obstacles in your own path with stories and reasons why you can't do certain things? In this episode, Jo Casey is going to help us unpack this and so much more. You've probably heard that there's no greater self-development journey than running your own business. And I know that's definitely been the case for me. Being a boss has stretched me and pushed me in ways that I never expected and constantly forces me to deal with what's really going on in my head. I'm sure it's much the same for you, so I invited Jo Casey to help us examine why we do what we do and how we may be holding ourselves back. And while much of our discussion does speak to feminine conditioning, there are some amazing lessons in here — no matter what gender you are. Get the scoop here: www.smallbusinessboss.co/episode177
Jul 29, 2019 • 13min
June 2019 Recap
It's time for another recap. This month, I'm taking you behind-the-scenes of June 2019 and sharing all the ins and outs, ups and downs of the month that was. In this episode I share: *Why I'm so twitchy right now about the agency and what my game plan is *The big a-ha moment I had after a client asked for help on a specific project *The new microsite we're spinning out of Small Business Boss *What I'm really thinking about VIP days and where they fit in my biz Get the scoop here: https://smallbusinessboss.co/june-2019-recap/
Jul 22, 2019 • 19min
Adding Services for Stability with Hailey Dale
This is a greatest hits replay from July 30, 2018. If you look at the world of online businesses, it often seems like everyone and their dog is talking about their new signature product or program. Services get forgotten about or worse yet, completely bashed, when really, they can be the thing you need to create consistent income in your business. In this episode, I'm chatting with Hailey Dale from Your Content Empire to talk about what goes on behind-the-scenes in her biz, how to find the right balance between having products and services, and some of the biggest lessons she's learned along the way. Get the inside scoop here: https://smallbusinessboss.co/adding-services-for-stab
Jul 15, 2019 • 24min
Marketing Yourself on LinkedIn with Chrissie Wywrot
This is a greatest hits replay from September 24, 2018. I'm talking with marketing expert Chrissie Wywrot to give you the inside scoop on how to get yourself more exposure, generate engagement, and highlight the best parts of your biz. If you've been trying to figure out how to polish up your Linkedin profile or online brand to establish yourself as an expert in your field, this is the episode for you. Check it out. Get the scoop here: https://smallbusinessboss.co/marketing-yourself-on-linkedin/
Jul 8, 2019 • 8min
Power Move - Creating Your Signature Service
This is a greatest hits replay from August 6, 2018 If you've ever thought about creating a signature service but decided not to, think again! A signature service is how you can show your expertise and puts everyone on notice that you're a total boss who's got it going ON. In this episode, I'm sharing everything you need to know about creating a signature service and how it can transform your business. Get the inside scoop here: https://smallbusinessboss.co/creating-your-signa
Jul 1, 2019 • 14min
Planning & Goals When the Year is Half Over
This is a greatest hits replay from June 25, 2018. As a small business boss, I have a better handle on how things are progressing month over month, but the end of Q2 is still the perfect time to check in with your biz goals. In this episode, I'm taking you through my mid-year checklist. Get the inside scoop here: https://smallbusinessboss.co/planning-and-goals/
Jun 24, 2019 • 11min
May 2019 Recap
May is always one of my fave months of the year...so the question is: Did May 2019 deliver the goods? In this episode, I'm sharing the May recap, and I'll reveal everything that happened in the month that was, including: Where May landed with new business and being away Dealing with cash flow and delayed payments My trip to the UK and what I learned from my mastermind group Get the inside scoop here: https://smallbusinessboss.co/recap-may-2019/
Jun 17, 2019 • 28min
Meg Casebolt on Adding Value with Collaborations
When you want to find clients, it's easy to focus on tried and true tactics, like referrals, but what happens when those tactics run out of steam or you need to do something new? In this episode of the Small Business Boss podcast, guest Meg Casebolt is going to take us behind-the-scenes of her business and show us how she's used collaborations to build her client roster. You can find us on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, or Stitcher.
Jun 10, 2019 • 12min
Taking Control of Your Summer Schedule
FACT: I take my summer very seriously. If you just read that and thought "I wish!" or "I don't know how" — it's not too late! In this episode of the Small Business Boss podcast, I'm sharing what you can do right now, as in today, to take control of your schedule and get the freedom you're after this summer. Get the scoop here: https://smallbusinessboss.co/control-of-your-summer-schedule/
Jun 3, 2019 • 29min
Nevica Vasquez on Finding Your Biz Besties
When you work in an office, it's easy to form friendships and relationships to help you weather the ups and downs. But when you work from home, it's a totally different ballgame, and it's easy to feel disconnected. In this episode, guest Nevica Vasquez shares how to find your business besties and why they're so critical to your business success. Get the inside scoop right here: https://smallbusinessboss.co/finding-your-biz-besties/
