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

May is always one of my fave months of the year...so the question is: Did May 2019 deliver the goods? In this episode, I'm sharing the May recap, and I'll reveal everything that happened in the month that was, including:

• Where May landed with new business and being away
• Dealing with cash flow and delayed payments
• My trip to the UK and what I learned from my mastermind group

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

When you want to find clients, it's easy to focus on tried and true tactics, like referrals, but what happens when those tactics run out of steam or you need to do something new?

In this episode of the Small Business Boss podcast, guest Meg Casebolt is going to take us behind-the-scenes of her business and show us how she's used collaborations to build her client roster.

You can find us on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, or Stitcher.

FACT: I take my summer very seriously. If you just read that and thought "I wish!" or "I don't know how" — it's not too late!

In this episode of the Small Business Boss podcast, I'm sharing what you can do right now, as in today, to take control of your schedule and get the freedom you're after this summer.

Get the scoop here: https://smallbusinessboss.co/control-of-your-summer-schedule/

When you work in an office, it's easy to form friendships and relationships to help you weather the ups and downs. But when you work from home, it's a totally different ballgame, and it's easy to feel disconnected. In this episode, guest Nevica Vasquez shares how to find your business besties and why they're so critical to your business success.

Get the inside scoop right here: https://smallbusinessboss.co/finding-your-biz-besties/

The April recap is here, and I'm dishing up a lot of things that happened in the month — most of which could be filed under "unexpected." You can get the behind-the-scenes of Small Business Boss and Scoop Studios in the April recap episode which is now available.

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

Over the years of running my business, I've been through cycles of working too many hours to count and then others where I was making great money but not working all that much. Amid the hype of working from the beach or only four hours a week, it's easy to feel completely cynical that the freedom you started your business in search of is even possible. And while it's all about seasons in business, I want you to know that the flexible, freedom-filled schedule you may be seeking is possible.

In this new episode of the Small Business Boss podcast, guest Ashley Gartland shares a realistic map to getting to that part-time, flexible schedule you're dreaming of.

Get the scoop here: https://smallbusinessboss.co/full-time-business-on-part-time-hours

The idea of managing versus leading is nothing new, but it's something I've personally been working on a lot. The truth is, I'm VERY comfortable as a manager. I'm great at managing clients, budgets and all the strategies and tactics. I'm comfortable in the day-to-day, and it's very tangible, so it's an easy default place for me to operate from. Sound familiar? In this episode, I'm breaking down managing vs. leading and how that's changing my business, with some takeaways for you to apply to your business — even if you're a team of one!

Get the scoop here: https://smallbusinessboss.co/managing-or-leading/

Are you always looking for ways to be more productive? To get more done? I know I sure am, but this week's guest on the Small Business Boss podcast, Tara Newman, turns this quest for productivity on its head. Mind blown. If you're all about accomplishments and to-do lists, you'll want to give this a listen to hear Tara break this down and share how other people's blueprints for success simply aren't the answer. Get the scoop here: https://smallbusinessboss.co/being-a-high-performer/

Oh, magical Internet with all your superpowers, surely you can help me find allllll the clients without breaking a sweat. If only it was that easy! In this new episode of the Small Business Boss podcast, we're getting real about how to find potential clients online.

And this episode isn't about funnels or email lists. Instead, we're going to break down some of the best tactics to help you find clients online that don't involve you creating mounds of content and killing yourself to try to become an Instagram superstar.

Get the scoop here: https://smallbusinessboss.co/how-to-find-potential-clients-online

You need a new client...like yesterday. So what's a boss to do? I've definitely been there, and in this episode, I'm sharing the fastest ways to get clients in the door here in 2019. These are practical, proven and exactly what you need to put into action the next time you have a spot to fill on your client roster. You can listen on the Small Business Boss website here → https://smallbusinessboss.co/how-to-get-clients-fast/