Staying Solo
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)
Latest episodes
Jun 25, 2018 • 14min
#115: Planning & Goals When the Year is Half Over
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 18, 2018 • 10min
#114: The May 2018 Recap
May was a crazy month here at Small Business Boss, and even though things got a little messy (temporarily), I’m still committed to being honest and sharing what’s been going down. In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes on how May panned out. Get the inside scoop right here: https://smallbusinessboss.co/may-2018-recap/
Jun 11, 2018 • 8min
#113: When Things Get Messy in Your Business
Ask anyone who’s been in business for a while, and they’ll straight up tell you that sometimes the train goes off the rails, and you’re left standing in the ditch wondering what the hell to do next.In this episode, I’m giving you some real talk about how to cope when things get messy in your biz and sharing my tips on how to get your runaway train back on the track. Get the inside scoop right here:https://smallbusinessboss.co/when-things-get-messy-in-your-business/
Jun 4, 2018 • 6min
#112: Boss Updates: What Happens Now?
When your biz life unexpectedly takes a sharp left turn and you need to figure out where to go from there, it’s time to put your plan B into action. In this episode, I’m serving up some real talk about coping with big biz changes and sharing what comes next here at Small Business Boss. Get the inside scoop right here: https://smallbusinessboss.co/boss-updates/
May 28, 2018 • 23min
#111: Cool Business Tools for Freelancers & Creatives
We love to try new things, and things from the tools and tech category are no exception. Whether you’re a consultant, creative, or freelancer, there are some great tools on the market, and at this point, we’ve pretty much tried them all.Check out this podcast where we share our short list of cool tools designed to make things in your biz that much easier. Get the inside scoop right here:https://smallbusinessboss.co/business-tools-for-freelancers/
May 21, 2018 • 27min
#110: The Recap: April 2018
As part of our 2018 promise to all of you to keep it real, we’re breaking down what happened here in the month of April. With our first mastermind retreat of the year in sunny Florida, it’s hard to imagine this month was anything but awesome...but how did things really go?Get the inside scoop right here: https://smallbusinessboss.co/april-2018-recap/
May 14, 2018 • 22min
#109: Your Money Story with Jen Hemphill
We take money super seriously here at Small Business Boss because how you feel about money can have a massive impact on your success. That’s why we invited money master Jen Hemphill to talk with us about money mindset. Check out this episode where Jen uses her grounded, practical approach to answer our money story questions. Get the inside scoop right here: https://smallbusinessboss.co/money-story-with-jen-hemphill/
May 7, 2018 • 26min
#108: Freelancer Foundations 101
FACT: Having the fundamentals of your biz sorted means more $$$, less stress, and time spent actually doing what you love. Sounds fab, doesn’t it? In this episode, we’re breaking down what we consider to be the five key components you need to build a solid biz foundation. Get the inside scoop right here: https://smallbusinessboss.co/freelancer-foundations/
Apr 30, 2018 • 18min
#107: How to Keep your Momentum Going
It’s Q2, and you’ve hit your stride with getting things DONE for your biz, but with summer right around the corner, there are all sorts of sunny distractions waiting in the wings. So how do you not let the allure of summer derail your biz plans?In this episode, we’re sharing some specific ways to keep your momentum going all through the summer season. Get the inside scoop right here:https://smallbusinessboss.co/keep-your-momentum-going/
Apr 23, 2018 • 22min
#106: How to Win New Clients with Your Proposals
If there’s one area of biz we know we dominate, it’s proposals. Proposals are THE lifeblood of any client facing business; whether you’re a freelancer, creative, or consultant, proposals are a necessary part of your business’s success. In this episode, we’re talking about all things proposals and how to win new clients with your proposals. Get the inside scoop right here: https://smallbusinessboss.co/win-new-clients-with-your-proposals/
