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

You hear it ALL the time - you need to go pro in your business. But what does that mean? Where do you go pro and when? We're sharing our FIVE most important places to go pro in your business in this episode.

Going pro is a bit of a buzzword with entrepreneurs. But what does that really mean? And where should you go pro when you're building your business?

That's exactly what we wanted to answer in this episode as how, what and when you go pro with is going to depend on a number of factors.

Show notes: www.scoopindustries.com/episode34

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/

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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/