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
Oct 17, 2016 • 29min
#33: How Much Money Do You Need to Make?
Money, money, money….money! Today we’re getting real about the cash, the green, the dolla dolla bills and answering the question how much money do you need to make? Money is a hot topic and with good reason as you need money to have a sustainable and successful business. Let’s break down the rice and beans budget and more. Show notes here: http://scoopindustries.com/episode33/
Oct 10, 2016 • 31min
#32: Importance of Your Personal Brand to Attracting Clients
Branding is such a buzz word, but your personal brand matters in a big way. In this episode we’re defining what a personal brand is, why you need one...and things you may not realize about your personal brand. Plus we talk about how a brand is not a fancy website! Show notes: www.scoopindustries.com/episode32
Oct 3, 2016 • 28min
#31: Preparing Now to End 2016 Strong
Hello October! It’s the last quarter of the year, which can be a make or break moment for your services-based business. How? We’re breaking it down how to prepare now to end 2016 strong. Show notes: www.scoopindustries.com/episode31.
Sep 26, 2016 • 22min
#30: Racheal Cook on Merging a Passion with Practicality
When Rachael left her job as a consultant, she was burnt out and not sure where to go next. She quickly found herself with her passion for yoga merging with her consulting skills, and her business was born. In this episode we’re exploring favorite things about working with clients, managing your schedule to stay sane and more. Show notes: www.scoopindustries.com/episode30
Sep 19, 2016 • 24min
#29: Do You Really Need a Niche?
You need a niche is the most common advice. But do you? How do you actually find a niche? We’re breaking it all down in this episode of the Inside Scoop Show including why we’ve got a love/hate relationship with niching. Show notes: www.scoopindustries.com/episode29
Sep 12, 2016 • 30min
#28: Amanda Genther on Building a Design Business Based on Referrals
In this episode, designer Amanda Genther dishes up the truth about building a design business based on referrals, navigating tricky client conversations and getting comfortable with premium pricing. Plus we talk Gilmore Girls, favorite fiction reads and more. Show notes: scoopindustries.com/episode28
Sep 5, 2016 • 32min
#27: Megan Flatt on Finding Clients and Keepin’ It Real
Business strategist Megan Flatt joins us to share a behind-the-scenes of her business where she works with moms to help them build their businesses. Give this episode a listen to hear about how Megan’s always been an entrepreneur, how she finds her clients and how she shows the real behind-the-scenes of running a business and having a life. Show notes: www.scoopindustries.com/episode27.
Aug 29, 2016 • 45min
#26: Three Ways to Grow Your Services-Based Business This Fall
It's the most wonderful time of the year, and it's always a time of growth for most services-based businesses. To make the most of the "high" season, in this episode we're sharing three foundational ways to grow your services business this Fall. Show notes: www.scoopindustries.com/episode26
Aug 22, 2016 • 32min
#25: Letting Go of the Shoulds With Victoria Klein
Have you ever found yourself doing something and wondering why? Or bouncing around on the edge of burnout? Victoria shares a honest look at failures, shoulds and the realities of working with clients as we go behind her boss mask in this episode. Show notes: http://scoopindustries.com/episode25/
Aug 15, 2016 • 37min
#24: The Truth About Six Figures
Sigh. We’re both so tired of six figure talk, but it’s not going to stop any time soon so in this episode we’re confronting it straight on. We’re breaking down the problem with borrowing other people’s dreams, the embracing where you are and more. Show notes: www.scoopindustries.com/episode24
