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Nov 23, 2020 • 24min

Taking a New Approach to Marketing and Sales for Your Online Business

When it comes to marketing and sales, there are so many different strategies and tactics you can use. It’s overwhelming, and frankly, many of them just aren’t the right ones for your business. But there’s one thing that matters more than any single tactic, and that’s trust. In this episode, we’re going to break down how to take a trust-driven approach to your marketing and sales. Get the inside scoop right here: https://smallbusinessboss.co/business-marketing
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Nov 16, 2020 • 19min

Nine Things Service Providers are Getting Wrong About Sales (And How to Fix Them)

When it comes to selling your services, it can be challenging to know if you’re getting it right, or if you’re inadvertently sabotaging yourself somehow. In this episode, I’m unpacking nine things I see service providers getting wrong, and we’re going to talk about how to fix them.  Get the inside scoop right here:  https://smallbusinessboss.co/sales-mistakes
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Nov 9, 2020 • 15min

The 5 Cs of Agency Success

If you’re anything like me, when you look at other people running a successful business, you want to know *exactly* what they’ve done to get where they are. And the truth is, while everyone is unique and each agency has its own flavor, there ARE some things that are universal when it comes to building a thriving business.I like to call these The Five Cs, and consider them the nuts and bolts of running an agency.  In this episode, I’m introducing you to the 5Cs which can make (or break) your agency. Get the inside scoop right here: https://smallbusinessboss.co/agency-success
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Nov 2, 2020 • 12min

2020 Behind-the-Scenes at Scoop Studios

This has been the longest year ever. Am I right? And it’s because my well-orchestrated plan was thrown out the window, and there’s been a lot of adjusting along the way. As part of our agency model series on the BS-Free Service Business show, I’m taking you behind-the-scenes of my agency, Scoop Studios.  I share the nitty-gritty on revenue growth, the realities of lead gen, and what I’m planning for 2021. Get the inside scoop right here: https://smallbusinessboss.co/behind-the-scenes
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Oct 26, 2020 • 17min

My Agency Journey

In this episode of the show, I’m taking you on my agency journey which has been over 20 years in the making. The twist, the turns, the lessons and how everything agency has changed. Get the inside scoop: https://smallbusinessboss.co/build-an-agency/
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Oct 19, 2020 • 14min

Now’s the Time for the Next Generation of Agencies

In today’s episode, I’m talking about a new type of agency, the kind that skips the BS and helps you build a business you can love.  Get the inside scoop right here: https://smallbusinessboss.co/agency-business-model/
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Oct 12, 2020 • 48min

The Dark Side of Online Business: A Call for the Status Quo to Dramatically Change

Have you ever looked around at some of the other businesses in the online business industry and thought “that seems shady as hell”? Or, have you ever wondered how some of the people in this industry manage to fly under the radar while operating with an “anything goes” attitude? That’s why I decided it was time to go deep into the underbelly of the online business world and start unpacking WHY this industry is so seriously messed up.  More importantly, I wanted to see what can be done to start moving the needle back towards creating an ethical and honest approach to doing business online. In this podcast and post, I’m putting a spotlight on the dark side of the online business industry, and sharing why now is the time for the status quo to change dramatically.  Get the inside scoop right here:  https://smallbusinessboss.co/the-dark-side-of-online-business    
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Oct 5, 2020 • 26min

Agency Behind-the-Scenes: Tasha Booth

Ever looked at an agency owner who seems to have it all together and wondered what exactly goes on behind the scenes? Me too. (Yes, I run an agency, but that doesn’t mean I’ve got every single thing perfectly figured out!). For this episode I’m thrilled to bring you an agency behind-the-scenes episode with Tasha Booth, Founder and CEO of the Launch Guild. Tasha shares so many gems from what to look for when you hire to why your team should be empowered to hold you accountable and keep you out of the weeds. Get the inside scoop right here: https://smallbusinessboss.co/beind-the-scenes
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Sep 28, 2020 • 18min

Don't Blame the Business Model: 5 Strategies Avoiding Burnout in Your Service Business

Burnout isn’t inevitable when you run a service business, no matter what people want you to believe. In this episode we’re talking about why working with clients isn’t a recipe for burnout and five strategies for avoiding burnout in your service business.  Get the inside scoop right here:  https://smallbusinessboss.co/avoiding-burnout/
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Sep 21, 2020 • 16min

The Framework for a BS-Free Service Business

As bosses, many of us worry we’re missing something as we build our businesses, so the idea of a specific way to do things can be incredibly appealing. Which is why in this episode and blog post, I’m walking you through the BS-Free Service Business Foundations Framework, and true to its name, it’s going to free you from a whole lotta busywork and BS. Get the inside scoop right here: https://smallbusinessboss.co/business-framework/

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