Staying Solo | Business Strategy for Service Providers, Creatives and Consultants

Back when I started my business, we didn't have all the fancy lingo and versions of -preneur that we use now. You either owned a business, which basically implied that you had a brick and mortar store or an office somewhere, or you were a hired gun, a solo show that did contract work as a freelancer.

Since then, the world of work has changed dramatically, and where I used to get a raised eyebrow and a look of skepticism when I shared what I did for work, now I'm met with far more respect and curiosity. The truth is, more and more people are stepping out of traditional work, and the idea of being the boss isn't so crazy anymore. In this episode of the Small Business Boss podcast, we're talking about the freelancer business model — especially the #1 thing you need to work on as a boss.

Get the scoop here: https://smallbusinessboss.co/freelance-business-model/

Money talk is a double-edged sword. As a business owner, we need to get comfortable with constantly having conversations about money, but what happens when that talk is misleading or downright wrong?

That's what I'm tackling with guest Sarah from Yes and Yes in this brand new episode. We talk about the prosperity gospel, redefining success, finding happiness, and escaping the trap of a "fancy" life.

Get the scoop here: https://smallbusinessboss.co/prosperity-gospel

Newsflash: Scaling doesn't equal success for your business.

There's a fundamental misconception in the online business world that scale immediately means more money and that magically scaling up your business is the only way to meet our money goals.

Plus, the very definition of what "scale" actually is, well, it's misunderstood. We need to stop chasing scale, and focus in on what most of us really want, which is to MAKE AND KEEP more money in our business.

In this episode of the Small Business Boss I discuss: 🔥The online obsession with scale and how it's actually the wrong thing for a lot of businesses.

🔥The path to making and keeping more money as a service business owner.

🔥The fastest way to be more profitable that you can implement starting TODAY.

Get the scoop here: https://smallbusinessboss.co/stop-obsessing-over-scale/

If you've been around me for a hot minute you know exactly how I LIVE for summer. That means the July recap giving you the behind-the-scenes scoop of what's happening is really focused on a lot of deep thoughts and this one thing that's on my nerves. In this episode, I share what's up, as well as the question I've been hearing over and over for the last year that quite frankly needs to stop.

Get the scoop here: https://smallbusinessboss.co/recap-july-2019/

Have you ever wondered why you do the things you do? Or why exactly you're throwing up obstacles in your own path with stories and reasons why you can't do certain things? In this episode, Jo Casey is going to help us unpack this and so much more.

You've probably heard that there's no greater self-development journey than running your own business. And I know that's definitely been the case for me. Being a boss has stretched me and pushed me in ways that I never expected and constantly forces me to deal with what's really going on in my head.

I'm sure it's much the same for you, so I invited Jo Casey to help us examine why we do what we do and how we may be holding ourselves back. And while much of our discussion does speak to feminine conditioning, there are some amazing lessons in here — no matter what gender you are. Get the scoop here: www.smallbusinessboss.co/episode177

It's time for another recap. This month, I'm taking you behind-the-scenes of June 2019 and sharing all the ins and outs, ups and downs of the month that was. In this episode I share:

*Why I'm so twitchy right now about the agency and what my game plan is

*The big a-ha moment I had after a client asked for help on a specific project

*The new microsite we're spinning out of Small Business Boss

*What I'm really thinking about VIP days and where they fit in my biz Get the scoop here: https://smallbusinessboss.co/june-2019-recap/

This is a greatest hits replay from July 30, 2018.

If you look at the world of online businesses, it often seems like everyone and their dog is talking about their new signature product or program. Services get forgotten about or worse yet, completely bashed, when really, they can be the thing you need to create consistent income in your business.

In this episode, I'm chatting with Hailey Dale from Your Content Empire to talk about what goes on behind-the-scenes in her biz, how to find the right balance between having products and services, and some of the biggest lessons she's learned along the way.

Get the inside scoop here: https://smallbusinessboss.co/adding-services-for-stab

This is a greatest hits replay from September 24, 2018.

I'm talking with marketing expert Chrissie Wywrot to give you the inside scoop on how to get yourself more exposure, generate engagement, and highlight the best parts of your biz.

If you've been trying to figure out how to polish up your Linkedin profile or online brand to establish yourself as an expert in your field, this is the episode for you. Check it out.

Get the scoop here: https://smallbusinessboss.co/marketing-yourself-on-linkedin/

This is a greatest hits replay from August 6, 2018

If you've ever thought about creating a signature service but decided not to, think again! A signature service is how you can show your expertise and puts everyone on notice that you're a total boss who's got it going ON.

In this episode, I'm sharing everything you need to know about creating a signature service and how it can transform your business.

Get the inside scoop here: https://smallbusinessboss.co/creating-your-signa

This is a greatest hits replay from June 25, 2018.

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/