Staying Solo

In today's episode, I'm talking about a new type of agency, the kind that skips the BS and helps you build a business you can love.  Get the inside scoop right here: https://smallbusinessboss.co/agency-business-model/

Have you ever looked around at some of the other businesses in the online business industry and thought "that seems shady as hell"?  Or, have you ever wondered how some of the people in this industry manage to fly under the radar while operating with an "anything goes" attitude? That's why I decided it was time to go deep into the underbelly of the online business world and start unpacking WHY thi...

Ever looked at an agency owner who seems to have it all together and wondered what exactly goes on behind the scenes? Me too. (Yes, I run an agency, but that doesn't mean I've got every single thing perfectly figured out!). For this episode I'm thrilled to bring you an agency behind-the-scenes episode with Tasha Booth, Founder and CEO of the Launch Guild. Tasha shares so many gems from what to loo...

Burnout isn't inevitable when you run a service business, no matter what people want you to believe. In this episode we're talking about why working with clients isn't a recipe for burnout and five strategies for avoiding burnout in your service business.  Get the inside scoop right here:  https://smallbusinessboss.co/avoiding-burnout/

As bosses, many of us worry we're missing something as we build our businesses, so the idea of a specific way to do things can be incredibly appealing. Which is why in this episode and blog post, I'm walking you through the BS-Free Service Business Foundations Framework, and true to its name, it's going to free you from a whole lotta busywork and BS. Get the inside scoop right here: https://smallb...

Masterminds are often seen as a must-have for business owners, but should we believe the hype about what they can really do for us? In this episode and blog post, I'm doing a deep dive into the good, the bad and the ugly of masterminds. Get the inside scoop right here: https://smallbusinessboss.co/ benefits-of-mastermind-groups /

As the saying goes, you need to spend money to make money, but is that really true? My take is that sometimes it is and other times we'd be better served by closing our wallets. In this episode, I'm sharing nine questions you need to ask before you invest in anything. Get the inside scoop right here: https://smallbusinessboss.co/ before-you-invest /

With the rise of social media, we've also seen the emergence of influencers. Now, literally anyone with the right talent or skills can build a platform and reach an audience of thousands or even millions. On this episode of the BS-Free Service Business Show, we're looking at everything you need to know about celebrity entrepreneurs, their problematic business practices and sharing the six differen...

Fall is coming up quickly, and if your business is anything like mine, it's GO time for new business opportunities.  On this episode of the BS-Free Service Business Show, we're doing a refresher on referrals, including everything you need to know. Get the inside scoop right here:  https://smallbusinessboss.co/referrals/

If you're listening to this podcast you're either tired of the hype in the business world about growing your business, or you're looking for ways to grow in a healthy, sustainable way. Or maybe a bit of both. On this episode of the BS-Free Service Business Show, I'm tackling how to scale your service business without the hype or BS. Get the inside scoop right here: https://smallbusinessboss.co/sca...

No matter how digitized your business is (or isn't), 2020 has made one thing clear, the future of our businesses relies on our ability to use the internet for everything from our processes to our client prospecting. On this episode of the BS-Free Service Business Show, I sit down with author and digital marketer Avery Swartz to chat about building a digital-first business. Get the inside scoop rig...

It's not exactly a secret that here in the digital world, potential clients have the ability to look at ALL their options before choosing a service provider.  Knowing what your competition is up to isn't about playing the "who does it better?" game or declaring them your arch nemesis. (And yes, I KNOW some of you have one!) It's about understanding the alternatives your clients have, and how you c...

Since COVID-19 rearranged our lives in ways we couldn't imagine, the concept of the pivot has been working overtime. On this episode of the No-BS Business Show, I'm sharing 5 signs it may be time for a business pivot. Get the inside scoop right here: https://smallbusinessboss.co/ time-for-a-pivot /

You may (or may not) have noticed that starting today, the Small Business Boss podcast has a new name. We're now the BS-Free Service Business show. If you're wondering why, it's because as a brand over the last three years, we've evolved in a big way. While Small Business Boss will continue to be the overall brand, the podcast needed to be more specific towards service business owners. And it need...

As a mentor, I answer a lot of the same questions from my clients and community. And spoiler alert, most of them are about money. In this episode of the Small Business Boss podcast, I'm sharing the seven most frequently asked questions I get. Get the inside scoop:   https://smallbusinessboss.co/frequently-asked-questions/

My best learning opportunities have always come from seeing how other people do things. You know, the real nitty gritty of what they're doing, and not the shiny social media version. On this episode of the Small Business Boss podcast, I'm sharing a deep dive that examines how I really spend my time. Get the inside scoop right here: https://smallbusinessboss.co/how-i-really-spend-my-time/

It's been a while since I've done a behind-the-scenes, so in this episode of the Small Business Boss podcast, we're taking a look at the first half of 2020. The wins, the lessons and some real talk about where I'm really at in this epically strange year. Get the inside scoop right here: https://smallbusinessboss.co/behind-the-scenes/

Want to build a BS-free service business? Then you're definitely going to want to listen to this episode! In this episode of the Small Business Boss podcast, I deconstruct some of the external BS that gets in the way. From pricing to online influencers to client relationships, we're diving into it all.  Get the inside scoop right here: https://smallbusinessboss.co/ external-bs /

When it comes to building a business, there's a complete list of things that can stand in your way. But the ones we least expect tend to be the internally-driven ones, you know, the BS stories, ideas and beliefs we have that can keep us stuck and hold us back from what we truly want. In this episode, we're unpacking that internal BS in detail. Get the inside scoop right here:  https://smallbusines...

Does your business feel simple? Does it feel sustainable? Or are you on a hamster wheel where you're working too hard or like there are a lot of things standing between you and your goals? In this episode, we're going to talk about how to build a BS-free business in three specific ways, and they may surprise you. Get the inside scoop right here:  https://smallbusinessboss.co/ bs-free-business /

Do you feel stuck as you're not sure what the future of your business looks like? In this episode, we're talking about finding clients and making money in a period where business is anything but usual. Get the inside scoop right here: https://smallbusinessboss.co/ business-as-unus…-finding-clients /

The month of May is always significant in my business, and this year is no different as I celebrate a big milestone - 15 years of being my own boss.  In the last episode, I shared my first eight lessons, so if you've not listened to that, go back and have a listen listen. Now, we'll pick up where we left off and dive into number nine. Get the inside scoop right here: https://smallbusinessboss.co/1...

You're helping me celebrate a milestone in my business, 15 years of being my own boss. And there's nothing like an anniversary to make you reflect on how far you've come. In this episode, I'm sharing 15 insights from my 15 years of being a small business boss. This week I'm sharing the first 8 episodes, and next week I'll share 7 more. Get the inside scoop right here: https://smallbusinessboss.co/...

It's springtime, and for many of us, that means we'd normally be busy cleaning all the things. And if you're finding your business is a little slower than usual right now, it's the perfect time to work ON your business. Spring cleaning your biz is like cleaning your house. It's best to have a plan before you start pulling everything apart so you don't end up with the job half done. So where to beg...

As a boss, you've probably heard that you need to "invest" in your business to reach your goals. But in this current financial climate, I wanted to unpack that trope and see if it was really true. Do we really need to spend money to make money? And when we do, are we going to get what we want? In the episode of the Small Business Boss podcast, I'm taking a long, hard look at how we invest our mone...