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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Dec 12, 2018 • 18min
#142: Being of Service and Advocating for Change with Jennifer Van Gennip
When you run a service business, service is at the heart of what you do, but what if your mission was even bigger for your clients? As an advocacy and communication strategy, that's exactly what Jennifer Van Gennip's business is all about, and in this episode, we talk about her shifting role as a business owner and how she helps create lasting change for her clients and the communities they serve. Get the inside scoop right here: https://smallbusinessboss.co/advocating-for-change/
Dec 10, 2018 • 29min
#141: Leveling Up as a Creative with Zsofi Koller
When you're a creative, managing the day-to-day tasks of running a business can sometimes feel like an uphill battle, but today's guest Zsofi Koller, owner and creative director of Lilt Creative, is proof that it CAN be done — and done well. In this episode, Zsofi shares how she's uplevelled her client base and lets us in on her secrets for managing the tasks that don't appeal to her creative nature. Get the scoop here: https://smallbusinessboss.co/leveling-up-as-a-creative/
Dec 5, 2018 • 21min
#140: Building a Business as a Side Hustler with Kelly McClellan
Having a normal day job while also running a successful side hustle has its own unique challenges, but that's exactly what my guest, coach and consultant Kelly McClellan, has been doing. In this episode, Kelly is sharing her journey of building her business on a very limited schedule while trying to balance, work, family, and normal life stuff. Get the scoop here: https://smallbusinessboss.co/business-as-a-side-hustler/
Dec 3, 2018 • 29min
#139: Confidence and Stepping Into the Role of CEO with Angelica Suarez
I sat down with brand strategist Angelica Suarez to talk about growth, hiring, working with your partner and so much more. What makes Angelica's journey really stand out is how by stepping up to be the leader of her business, she's found a new level of confidence that's absolutely inspiring. Get the inside scoop: https://smallbusinessboss.co/stepping-into-the-role-of-ceo/
Nov 28, 2018 • 25min
#138: Doubling It and Building a Team in Your Services Business with Tressa Beheim
If you're looking for some no BS insight into doubling it and building a team in your services business, this is the episode for you. I sat down with online business manager Tressa Beheim to talk about effectively running an OBM business, building a team based more on fit versus skill set alone, and how the Double It Mastermind and the relationships built contributed to her success. Get the inside scoop here. https://smallbusinessboss.co/building-a-team-in-your-services-business
Nov 26, 2018 • 23min
#137: From Solopreneur to CEO with Shulamit Ber Levtov
When you run a business that traditionally requires you to do most of your work in-person, it can be a challenge to make the leap into the online world. But that's exactly what my guest Shulamit Ber Levtov of Compassionate Support has managed to do (and do it successfully!). Check out the latest episode where Shuli and I talk about how she went from being a part-time therapist to opening a desperately needed clinic for her rural community and stepped into her role as a CEO. Get the scoop here:https://smallbusinessboss.co/solopreneur-to-ceo/
Nov 21, 2018 • 23min
#136: Transitioning Your Service Business to Avoid Boredom with Sandra Halling
Check out our latest episode where I sit down with marketing strategist Sandra Halling who shares all her tips about transitioning your service business to avoid boredom. Including: How being part of the Double It Mastermind gave her the tools she needed to make a change. Exploring new revenue streams. Creating boundaries and tightening up processes to make her business run even more efficiently. Get the scoop here: https://smallbusinessboss.co/transitioning-your-service-business
Nov 19, 2018 • 18min
#135: Growing a Service Business While Working 20 Hours a Week with Crystal Butler
In this episode, I chat with marketing expert Crystal Butler about who she grew her services business while working a part-time schedule. Her winning strategy focused on finding her niche, booking the right clients and surrounding herself with a team who's empowered to make decisions, and she's sharing how you can build a profitable business without working round-the-clock. Get the scoop here:https://smallbusinessboss.co/growing-a-service-business/
Nov 12, 2018 • 12min
#134: October 2018 Recap
The start of Q4 was all about clients and deliverables, and despite a few surprises, we got 'er done and finished the month strong. Of course, the end of the year being in sight brings out our annual need to "nest" — aka get crap organized for 2019. Get the scoop here: https://smallbusinessboss.co/october-2018-recap/
Nov 5, 2018 • 10min
#133: Power Move: Support Your Marketing and Sales With Testimonials
It's no secret that social proof is one of the best ways to attract clients, yet for some reason, it often gets overlooked. That's why you NEED customer testimonials to show off your expertise and create a compelling reason why you are the best person for the job. Check out the latest episode of the Small Business Boss podcast where I'm talking about all things testimonials. Get the scoop here: https://smallbusinessboss.co/support-your-marketing-and-sales-with-testimonials
