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

March was full of ups...and quite a few downs, but in the name of keepin' it real, I share them with you in my latest episode of the Small Business Boss podcast. You can listen now where you get your podcasts, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Play.

There's one shift I made about 18 months ago to fuel the growth of Scoop Studios and find more clients. What is it? I'm breaking it down and how to put it into action in the latest episode of the Small Business Boss podcast. (You're going to love this because NO special anything is needed — it's small but oh-so significant!) Get the inside scoop here: https://smallbusinessboss.co/finding-clients/

What's your SPARKLE FACTOR? You know, the thing that makes people want to work with you? Not sure? Then you'll definitely want to listen to this episode of the Small Business Boss podcast where guest Reina from Reina + Co shares what you need to know about your sparkle factor, finding clients and so much more.

Get the scoop here: https://smallbusinessboss.co/finding-your-dream-clients/

The shortest month of the year proved to be one of the best ones we've ever had here at Small Business Boss.

Why? Let's jump into the February 2019 recap, and I'll share the highs and lows that were packed into a single 28-day month.

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

There are so many misconceptions about sales and the idea that you need to be pushy or sleazy to make things happen. That can result in a whole series of hang-ups we have when it comes to booking clients.

In this brand new episode, we're going to think differently about sales strategy for your freelance or creative business, and I'm going to share some specifics about how to step up your sales game without getting bejiggity about it. Get the scoop here: https://smallbusinesboss.co/sales-strategy-for-your-freelance-or-creative-business

Business owners are obsessed with scaling and are constantly on a quest for ways to automate so they can grow their business. Today's guest Becca Tracey has made a habit of doing things in her business that don't scale, and she's sharing the lessons for all of us a service business owner. Get the inside scoop right here: https://smallbusinessboss.co/using-strategies-that-dont-scale/

You may think that your brand's message isn't that important — but you'd be wrong. People want to know what makes your services business different and summing it up in a few short words that pack a punch is your first step to making an impression that stands out.

On this episode of the Small Business Boss podcast, my guest Dr. Michelle Mazur is sharing her tips for how to create your Three Word Rebellion.

Get the scoop here: https://smallbusinessboss.co/three-word-rebellion/

The first month of the year is behind us, and if you're anything like me, you're already antsy for your big plans to come to fruition. Since I chose READY as my word of the year, I'm even more excited to have January — typically not my favorite month — done and over with,

On this episode of the Small Business Boss podcast, I'm sharing the first recap of 2019 along with something SUPER exciting on the horizon this spring.

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

Fact: Writing proposals and doing it well matters to your business. You know, because clients = you getting a paycheck. But since they're not usually the most exciting tasks, we often tend to procrastinate and have a hard time getting into the groove.

On this episode of the Small Business Boss podcast, I'm breaking down how to create a high-performance client proposal that gets you a yes.

Get the scoop here: https://smallbusinessboss.co/client-proposal/

Finding that sweet spot between doing everything yourself and automating certain processes to save time can seem really tricky when it comes to your clients.

In this episode of the Small Business Boss podcast, my guest Natasha from Systems Rock is going to help us figure out how to deliver a high touch client experience.

Get the scoop here: https://smallbusinessboss.co/high-touch-client-experience/