Staying Solo

It seems like it should be a bit of a no-brainer that SERVICE should be the number one priority when you run a services business. Yeah, we need to make money to pay the bills, but our motivation, the reason we show up every day, should be because we want to serve. It's really that simple. In this episode, I'm dishing up some real talk about how we can focus on really serving our clients. Get the s...

Working as part of a virtual team has its own set of unique challenges. In this episode, Lysa Greer and Bekka Prideaux are sharing the challenges of virtual collaboration and their insights on creating working environments where everyone adds value and feels valued. Get the scoop here: https://smallbusinessboss.co/virtual-collaboration/

It's not exactly a secret that $$$ is a sensitive topic with biz owners. There's no shortage of opinions when it comes to pricing your services, and the ever-present (and totally useless, IMO) "charge what you're worth" advice always gets trotted out. Well, bosses, I'm here to tell you that when it comes to your pricing, it's simple supply and demand. In this episode, I'm sharing how to price your...

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://smallbus...

While I don't love months that are a little on the slow side, being less busy means there's some time to take a deep breath and recalibrate. That's exactly what we did in the month of August, and let me tell you, I could not be happier with where things landed. Check out this episode for the August recap and a sneak peek at what we've got cooking in the coming months. Get the inside scoop: https:/...

If your biz looks picture perfect on the outside but is actually a hot mess behind the scenes, you're probably due for a little backend biz overhaul. Whether it's the filing you keep putting off, the systems you need but don't have, or just a straight up gong show, you can't go on like this forever. For this episode, I got in touch with my friend Alaia Williams, an organization and systems expert,...

Consults calls are a great way to seal the deal on some new biz, but if you find yourself having conversations that never amount to anything, it's time to change your strategy. Check out this episode for tips on how to do consults calls that actually convert and stop giving away all of your trade secrets. Get the inside scoop: https://smallbusinessboss.co/consults-that-convert/

When you run your own services biz, hiring someone can seem like a big (and scary!) step, but it doesn't have to be. Whether you need a VA to get you out of your inbox or a billing subcontractor to ease the load of your client work, the principles of hiring and building a kickass team are the same. That's why if you've ever found yourself ruminating over whether or not it's the "right" time to hir...

Summer may usually be a time to slow down and enjoy some quiet time in your biz, but not here at Small Business Boss. Not only did July bring us new clients, it also forced us to look at our big picture and make some adjustments to help us in meeting our long-term goals. Get the inside scoop here: https://smallbusinessboss.co/july-2018-recap/

Have you ever felt undervalued and like managing clients was a big old challenge? There's a sweet spot between valuing our expertise and underpricing our services. Sandy Sidhu, FB ads expert extraordinaire, l earned how important this really was for her business. In this episode, we're going behind the scenes of business as she shares all the things about working with clients. Get the inside scoop...

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://smallbusine...

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 be...

If you've been following Small Business Boss, you know that May was one hell of a tough month. So imagine my surprise when June completely surpassed my expectations! Check out the latest episode where I'm giving you the June 2018 recap and sharing some big wins. Get the inside scoop here: https://smallbusinessboss.co/june-2018-recap/

I'm kicking off a new series of interviews where I'm taking you behind-the-scenes of different service businesses and chatting about what running a biz REALLY looks like, warts and all. In this episode, I'm taking to Danielle Liss, partner at Hashtag Legal. We're talking candidly about managing growth, hiring, giving up control when you're Type A and what you MUST handle on the legal side as a ser...

We've all been there. You send a client an invoice and...it's crickets. You wait days and days, and no payment materializes. Now you're frustrated and have the icky feeling you get when you have to chase down a client. But guess what? It doesn't have to be this way. In this episode, we're going to talk about how to get paid on time, every time and what to do when the payment is late. Get the insid...

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/

May was a crazy month here at Small Business Boss, and even though things got a little messy (temporarily), I'm still committed to being honest and sharing what's been going down. In this episode, I'm taking you behind the scenes on how May panned out. Get the inside scoop right here: https://smallbusinessboss.co/may-2018-recap/

Ask anyone who's been in business for a while, and they'll straight up tell you that sometimes the train goes off the rails, and you're left standing in the ditch wondering what the hell to do next. In this episode, I'm giving you some real talk about how to cope when things get messy in your biz and sharing my tips on how to get your runaway train back on the track. Get the inside scoop right her...

When your biz life unexpectedly takes a sharp left turn and you need to figure out where to go from there, it's time to put your plan B into action. In this episode, I'm serving up some real talk about coping with big biz changes and sharing what comes next here at Small Business Boss. Get the inside scoop right here: https://smallbusinessboss.co/boss-updates/

We love to try new things, and things from the tools and tech category are no exception. Whether you're a consultant, creative, or freelancer, there are some great tools on the market, and at this point, we've pretty much tried them all. Check out this podcast where we share our short list of cool tools designed to make things in your biz that much easier. Get the inside scoop right here: https://...

As part of our 2018 promise to all of you to keep it real, we're breaking down what happened here in the month of April. With our first mastermind retreat of the year in sunny Florida, it's hard to imagine this month was anything but awesome...but how did things really go? Get the inside scoop right here: https://smallbusinessboss.co/april-2018-recap/

We take money super seriously here at Small Business Boss because how you feel about money can have a massive impact on your success. That's why we invited money master Jen Hemphill to talk with us about money mindset. Check out this episode where Jen uses her grounded, practical approach to answer our money story questions. Get the inside scoop right here: https://smallbusinessboss.co/money-story...

FACT: Having the fundamentals of your biz sorted means more $$$, less stress, and time spent actually doing what you love. Sounds fab, doesn't it? In this episode, we're breaking down what we consider to be the five key components you need to build a solid biz foundation. Get the inside scoop right here:  https://smallbusinessboss.co/freelancer-foundations/

It's Q2, and you've hit your stride with getting things DONE for your biz, but with summer right around the corner, there are all sorts of sunny distractions waiting in the wings. So how do you not let the allure of summer derail your biz plans? In this episode, we're sharing some specific ways to keep your momentum going all through the summer season.  Get the inside scoop right here: https://sma...

If there's one area of biz we know we dominate, it's proposals. Proposals are THE lifeblood of any client facing business; whether you're a freelancer, creative, or consultant, proposals are a necessary part of your business's success. In this episode, we're talking about all things proposals and how to win new clients with your proposals. Get the inside scoop right here: https://smallbusinessboss...