Maggie Patterson, BS-Free Business

Staying Solo

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Growing a solo service business is tough. It's even harder when you're bombarded with BS advice that steers you away from your values and why you started your business in the first place. This is the podcast for solo creatives and consultants who want to remain as a team of one and have zero interest in the hustle and grind of typical business teachings. Most podcasts for solopreneurs and freelancers, hosted by out-of-touch celebrity entrepreneurs who haven't offered one-to-one services in years, miss the mark on today's market realities. Maggie Patterson, a service business owner for 20 years...

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Maggie Patterson, BS-Free Business

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Business

Podcast website

www.bsfreebusiness.com

Latest episode

Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

#61: Money Management Tools for Your Biz 29.05.2017

What better way to wrap up our money series with some tools to make it all happen? In this episode, we're talking about our fave tools to help you manage your money! Get the inside scoop here:  https://scoopindustries.com/ episode61 /

Express: Should I Be Blogging? 25.05.2017

Blogging. Love it or hate it, in this express episode we're going to answer one of the most common questions we get from services business owners - should I be blogging? For more great content like this, visit www.scoopindustries.com/blog .

#60: The Power of Profit to Grow Your Business 22.05.2017

Profit can be scary and boring and confusing all at once. But after this episode, you'll understand it better and be on your way to building your business in a more sustainable way. Get the inside scoop here:  https://scoopindustries.com/ episode60 /

Express: All About Your About Page 18.05.2017

Does even thinking about your about page make you feel icky? Or have you ever read an about page that was seriously boring? In this express episode, we're talking all about your about page - what you must have and the only thing you need to know. For more great content like this, visit www.scoopindustries.com/blog .

#59: What is your Money Mindset? 15.05.2017

What is your money mindset?  Do you realize that this is actually a thing? Well, it is, and in this episode, we are getting practical about how you think about your money. Get the inside scoop here: https://scoopindustries.com/ episode59 /

Express: Sales Pages for Your Services 11.05.2017

If you're selling services, there's one thing you need on your website. A sales page! In this express episode, we're talking sales pages and how they can help you sell your services without breaking a sweat. For more great content like this, visit www.scoopindustries.com/blog .

#58: Budgeting for the Bad-Ass Business Owner 08.05.2017

Budgeting. It is such a sassy word. Okay, maybe not for everyone, but it is still very important. All bad-ass business owners need to master it and we are here to break it down for you. Get the inside scoop here:  https://scoopindustries.com/ episode58 /

Express: Creating a Cohesive Brand 04.05.2017

Many times people automatically think website when branding comes up. But that's not the case and there's a lot you can do with your brand without a fancy pants website. In this express episode we're sharing ways to create a cohesive brand without breaking the bank. For more great content like this, visit www.scoopindustries.com/blog .

#57: The State of Your Money 01.05.2017

Money.  It's such a strange topic. We are supposed to want more of it, yet it is the one topic very few people are real about. We don't know about you, but growing up, we were taught that it is something you shouldn't talk about.  Well - we are sooooo past that. In this episode, we are going to talk - really talk - about the state of your money. Get the inside scoop here: www.scoopindustries /epis...

Express: Cardinal Sins of Consult Calls 27.04.2017

We've all been there on a consult call where the would-be client isn't ready for us, or worse, they are surprised by how much our services cost. Womp womp. In this express episode, we're talking about what NOT to do on your consult calls. For more great content like this, visit www.scoopindustries.com/blog .

#56: Hustle Free Ways to Improve Your Business 24.04.2017

While there's definitely a time to hustle hard in your business, you simply can't hustle ALL the time. But how do you keep improving when you're not in hustle mode? We're sharing some proven hustle-free ways to keep optimizing your business and growing it the right way. In episode 55 we talked about our fave ways to grow a services business - so don't tune out - this is completely different. This...

Express: Getting the Most out of Masterminding 20.04.2017

Being a part of a mastermind can be incredibly powerful, but you need to have a plan to get the most out of it. In this express episode, we're talking about how to get the very most out of masterminding. For more great content like this, visit www.scoopindustries.com/blog .

#55: Our Fave Power Moves to Grow Your Services Business 17.04.2017

If you're the type of person that starts a business in the first place, then you're most likely the type of person who wants to keep that business growing. (Or at least find ways to make what you're doing more efficient.) In this episode we're dishing up the scoop on our fave ways to grow your services business - including a few that may surprise you. Get the inside scoop here:  https://scoopindus...

Express: Is Your Ego in the Way? 13.04.2017

Many of us struggle with confidence, but there's a flipside to that struggle...when our ego gets in the way.  In this express episode we're talking about ego and how it can trip you up. Get ready for a little ego check, and some of this may be a bit hard to hear, but it's necessary. I know I need to check myself every so often. For more great content like this, visit www.scoopindustries.com/blog .

#54: Solopreneur? Doesn't Mean You Need to Do It Alone 10.04.2017

Being a solopreneur can make it feel like you truly are a solo show. In this episode we're talking about how to avoid falling into the trap of thinking you need to do it ALL on your own. Get the inside scoop here:  https://scoopindustries.com/ episode54 /

Express: Unplan Your Way to Success 06.04.2017

Most of us love planning. We're straight up addicted to planning. But there comes a time when planning becomes a big old problem. In this express episode we're talking about the downside of planning and how to keep planning in it's rightful place in your business. For more great content like this, visit www.scoopindustries.com/blog .

#53: Why Being a Practitioner Matters 03.04.2017

In this episode, we're getting real about the online world and why being a practitioner is seriously undervalued, and actually the most important asset you have. We want to dive into what's going on in this crazy pants online world, and show how not to lose sight of what matters the most - your skills, experience and talents. Get the inside scoop here:  https://scoopindustries.com/episode53/

Express: Taking a Break from Your Business 30.03.2017

Spring is in the air so you're likely thinking ahead to Summer and taking a break. But how on earth do you take a break from your business and not have things go to pot? A break from your business doesn't mean checking email every day and being connected.  We're talking about the kind of break where you're not tethered and working. For more great content like this, visit www.scoopindustries.com/bl...

#52: The Power of In Person 27.03.2017

For most of us, running our own business means working from home and spending a lot of time alone. While a Skype call and chatting with your pets may break up the day, this solo thing can be a big challenge. In this episode we're talking about putting pants on and leaving your house...and why it should be a big priority. Get in the inside scoop on Episode 52 here:  https://scoopindustries.com/ epi...

Express: Breaking Your (Bad) Work Habits 23.03.2017

Red alert. Today we're talking habits...and not the good kind. But the kind that mess with your success and keep you stuck or struggling. We've all got work habits that aren't so hot. Some are worse than others. In this episode, we're breaking down what you can do about those habits to get on track. For more great content like this, visit www.scoopindustries.com/blog .

#51: Why Retainers Rock 20.03.2017

Running a services business means you've got ups and downs when it comes to your client work so you're always looking for ways to create stable, ongoing income. Enter retainers. In this episode, we're going to chat about retainers for services and why they rock. Here's in the inside scoop on episode 51:  https://scoopindustries.com/ episode51 /

Express: The Secret of Success 16.03.2017

We live in a culture that's based on the fact that we're always improving. But when it comes to business, that quest for self-improvement can cause some unforeseen issues. In this express episode, we're talking about the one thing you need to know about success. For more great content like this, visit www.scoopindustries.com/blog .

#50: Ways to Grow your Business Without Hiring 13.03.2017

You're ready to grow and to really blow up your business, but how do you make that happen? Do you need to hire? The short answer is no. You don't. In this episode we're talking about ways to grow your business without having to grow a team. One of the biggest misconceptions around is that to "scale" or grow your business you must have a team. But that reality is you don't, so we wanted to talk abo...

Express: Context Switching is Killing Your Productivity 09.03.2017

In today's express episode we're talking about the thing that's killing your productivity. BIG TIME. Meet Context Switching. If you run your own services biz, you're probably familiar with the challenges of having to constantly switch from one thing to the next. So how do you combat this? We're breaking it down for you. For more great content like this, visit www.scoopindustries.com/blog .

#49: Changing Direction in Your Business 06.03.2017

Sometimes you need to change direction or press the reset button. But how do you do that without it looking like a hot mess from the outside? We tackle that exact question today as well as sharing a reset that impacts you as a listener of this show. peaking of changes, starting today, the Inside Scoop podcast will be called the Services Business Success show. Listen to find out why! And if you hav...

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