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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Apr 13, 2017 • 8min
Express: Is Your Ego in the Way?
Many of us struggle with confidence, but there's a flipside to that struggle...when our ego gets in the way. In this express episode we're talking about ego and how it can trip you up. Get ready for a little ego check, and some of this may be a bit hard to hear, but it's necessary. I know I need to check myself every so often. For more great content like this, visit www.scoopindustries.com/blog.
Apr 10, 2017 • 21min
#54: Solopreneur? Doesn't Mean You Need to Do It Alone
Being a solopreneur can make it feel like you truly are a solo show. In this episode we're talking about how to avoid falling into the trap of thinking you need to do it ALL on your own. Get the inside scoop here: https://scoopindustries.com/episode54/
Apr 6, 2017 • 7min
Express: Unplan Your Way to Success
Most of us love planning. We're straight up addicted to planning. But there comes a time when planning becomes a big old problem. In this express episode we're talking about the downside of planning and how to keep planning in it's rightful place in your business. For more great content like this, visit www.scoopindustries.com/blog.
Apr 3, 2017 • 21min
#53: Why Being a Practitioner Matters
In this episode, we're getting real about the online world and why being a practitioner is seriously undervalued, and actually the most important asset you have. We want to dive into what's going on in this crazy pants online world, and show how not to lose sight of what matters the most - your skills, experience and talents. Get the inside scoop here: https://scoopindustries.com/episode53/
Mar 30, 2017 • 8min
Express: Taking a Break from Your Business
Spring is in the air so you're likely thinking ahead to Summer and taking a break. But how on earth do you take a break from your business and not have things go to pot? A break from your business doesn't mean checking email every day and being connected. We're talking about the kind of break where you're not tethered and working. For more great content like this, visit www.scoopindustries.com/blog.
Mar 27, 2017 • 21min
#52: The Power of In Person
For most of us, running our own business means working from home and spending a lot of time alone. While a Skype call and chatting with your pets may break up the day, this solo thing can be a big challenge. In this episode we're talking about putting pants on and leaving your house...and why it should be a big priority. Get in the inside scoop on Episode 52 here: https://scoopindustries.com/episode52/
Mar 23, 2017 • 7min
Express: Breaking Your (Bad) Work Habits
Red alert. Today we're talking habits...and not the good kind. But the kind that mess with your success and keep you stuck or struggling. We've all got work habits that aren't so hot. Some are worse than others. In this episode, we're breaking down what you can do about those habits to get on track. For more great content like this, visit www.scoopindustries.com/blog.
Mar 20, 2017 • 26min
#51: Why Retainers Rock
Running a services business means you've got ups and downs when it comes to your client work so you're always looking for ways to create stable, ongoing income. Enter retainers. In this episode, we're going to chat about retainers for services and why they rock. Here's in the inside scoop on episode 51: https://scoopindustries.com/episode51/
Mar 16, 2017 • 6min
Express: The Secret of Success
We live in a culture that's based on the fact that we're always improving. But when it comes to business, that quest for self-improvement can cause some unforeseen issues. In this express episode, we're talking about the one thing you need to know about success. For more great content like this, visit www.scoopindustries.com/blog.
Mar 13, 2017 • 20min
#50: Ways to Grow your Business Without Hiring
You're ready to grow and to really blow up your business, but how do you make that happen? Do you need to hire? The short answer is no. You don't. In this episode we're talking about ways to grow your business without having to grow a team. One of the biggest misconceptions around is that to "scale" or grow your business you must have a team. But that reality is you don't, so we wanted to talk about that in today's episode as a follow up to Episode 48 on if you're ready to hire. Here's the scoop on Episode 50: https://scoopindustries.com/episode50/
