Staying Solo

In this episode, we’re exploring the world of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and its use in the online business and coaching world, with a focus on what you, as a consumer, need to be aware of.  I’m joined by Kathleen Oh, a coach trained as a Master Practitioner in NLP, to get her perspective on its problems and the potential for harm.  Learn more at bsfreebusiness.com/neuro-linguistic-programming

Does selling your services stress you out? Do you wish you could skip it entirely and focus on doing what you do best? You’re not alone in that I know many of you hate making sales because it sucks up so much time and energy.  In this episode, we will ditch the stress and get your time back by diving into simple sales for every service business.  Find out more at: bsfreebusiness.com/simple-sales  

We’ve all been there. We’re overwhelmed and ready to burn it all down if one more client asks you one more question. It’s chaos, and you’re out of capacity for any of it.  In this episode, we examine how sustainable client service systems can help you tame the client service chaos.  Find out more at: bsfreebusiness.com/client-service-chaos

What if there was a way to do less of the things that drag you down and more of what you enjoy doing in your business? What if what you’ve been taught about systems is way too complicated for what you actually need?  In this episode, we’re talking about creating sustainable systems for your service business, including why it can be so much simpler than you may think.  Learn more at: bsfreebusiness.com/sustainable-systems

We’re all familiar with the idea of being burnt out, especially over the last few years. Many of us have experienced burnout firsthand. But why is burnout so pervasive in online business? And should we trust the people peddling burnout solutions who used to sell us hustle culture? In this episode, I explore the realities of burnout and your business with my guest Brittany Berger. Find out more at bsfreebusiness.com

Back in late 2021, I made a decision that changed my business. I decided that starting in January 2022, our office would be closed on Fridays. This decision was made in addition to our two annual office closures in July and September, closing our office for 57 work days. In this episode, I’m sharing how exactly I did it and what you need to consider before you take the plunge. Find out more at: bsfreebusiness.com/closed-for-57-days

Social media is constantly changing, and what you may have been doing a year ago may not work today. This is resulting in alot of people taking a hard look at LinkedIn as a way to market and build a community for their business.  In this episode, we’re diving into what you, as a service business owner, need to know about LinkedIn for 2023.  Find out more at: smallbusinessboss.co/LinkedIn-for-2023

In early 2021, I released the first edition of the Online Business Investment Survey to understand why people made the investments they did and what their experiences were really like. In a market with very little open discussion of people’s experiences, this survey helped shed light on how people were manipulated and what they wanted from their investments. Fast forward to 2023, and I’m still here banging my drum about the BS in the online business world, so I decided to do the survey again to explore how things have evolved over the past two years. What I share in this podcast episode is a tiny snapshot of a much bigger industry problem where there’s a massive disconnect between what’s being sold and what’s being delivered. Learn more at bsfreebusiness.com/2023-online-business-investment-survey

*This week, we're sharing a new episode of Duped season 4 for your listening pleasure.* Online business is steeped in manifestation talk, especially regarding money. But should you believe what your coach tells you about how investing in their high ticket mastermind is a way to accomplish your goals by betting on yourself? Are you missing some secret way of making money and making your dreams come true?  In this episode, we’re digging into manifestation, including the gaslighting and grifting that’s everywhere. Want more? Join us on Patreon for bonus and behind-the-scenes content. Find us at patreon.com/duped Learn more on our website at duped.online  

If there’s one tried and true way of delivering services to clients, it’s the retainer model. While it’s often overlooked for project engagements or VIP days, a retainer with the proper structure can be incredibly powerful.  In this episode, we’re exploring everything you need to know about retainer clients.  Find out more at bsfreebusiness.com/retainer-clients