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Episode 201: Running on Referrals: Making the Most of Your #1 Revenue Source via @smallbusinessboss What Happens When You, Just Don, Lead Generation, Virtual Assistant, Growing Your Business, Wow Products, Business Marketing, How To Make Money, Boss

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Episode 201: Running on Referrals: Making the Most of Your #1 Revenue Source via @smallbusinessboss

If you run a services-based business you’ve probably heard plenty about what you “should” and “shouldn’t” do. *Pin this post where I revisit a topic that I first tackled in 2016 — myths of growing a services-based business — to see how they stack up in 2020.* #servicesbusiness #businessgrowth #businessmyths via @smallbusinessboss Starting A Business, Business Bank Account, Managing People, Life Happens, Make More Money, Personal Finance

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If you run a services-based business you’ve probably heard plenty about what you “should” and “shouldn’t” do. *Pin this post where I revisit a topic that I first tackled in 2016 — myths of growing a services-based business — to see how they stack up in 2020.* #servicesbusiness #businessgrowth #businessmyths via @smallbusinessboss

The backbone of every service-based business is great relationships. *Pin this post for Lisa Princic’s thoughts on how to build business relationships that stand the test of time and help you scale your business.* #servicebusiness #businessrelationships #relationshipbuilding via @smallbusinessboss Trust In Relationships, Feeling Empty, Relationship Building, Wish You The Best, Lessons Learned, Going To Work, All About Time

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The backbone of every service-based business is great relationships. *Pin this post for Lisa Princic’s thoughts on how to build business relationships that stand the test of time and help you scale your business.* #servicebusiness #businessrelationships #relationshipbuilding via @smallbusinessboss

We’re in the home stretch of 2019, and November delivered some valuable lessons just in time for our 2020 planning. **Pin this post to hear me recap November 2019.* #servicesbusiness #monthlyrecap #podcast #podcasting via @smallbusinessboss Sick Of People, Home Stretch, Change Is Coming, I Really Appreciate, Past Relationships, November 2019, I Feel Good

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We’re in the home stretch of 2019, and November delivered some valuable lessons just in time for our 2020 planning. **Pin this post to hear me recap November 2019.* #servicesbusiness #monthlyrecap #podcast #podcasting via @smallbusinessboss

Planning is a necessity when you run a business. *Pin this post for tips on how to plan with intention (while avoiding procrasti-planning) and create annual plans that actually improve your business results in the coming year. #servicebusiness #goalsetting #2020planning via @smallbusinessboss Personal Goals, Investing Money, Best Face Products, Business Planning, Organizing, Budgeting, Improve Yourself

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Planning is a necessity when you run a business. *Pin this post for tips on how to plan with intention (while avoiding procrasti-planning) and create annual plans that actually improve your business results in the coming year. #servicebusiness #goalsetting #2020planning via @smallbusinessboss

When you want to find clients, it’s easy to focus on tried and true tactics, like referrals, but what happens when those tactics run out of steam or you need to do something new? In this episode, guest Meg Casebolt is going to take us behind-the-scenes of her business and show us how she’s used collaborations to build her client roster. In the very early stages of my business, one of the best things I did was working with other service providers via collaborations. It helped me accelerate my gro Seo Specialist, Free Courses, Everyone Knows, Seo Services, To Focus, Collaboration

When you want to find clients, it’s easy to focus on tried and true tactics, like referrals, but what happens when those tactics run out of steam or you need to do something new? In this episode, guest Meg Casebolt is going to take us behind-the-scenes of her business and show us how she’s used collaborations to build her client roster. In the very early stages of my business, one of the best things I did was working with other service providers via collaborations. It helped me accelerate my gro

Now, maybe you’re reading this post because you want to know the “secret” of how you, too, can get your business to the point where you’re hitting $100k a year in revenue. If that’s what you’re looking for, this is not that kind of post. Because...wait for it...here’s the real secret: Most online business owners ARE NOT making $100k or more a year. That’s definitely not what we’ve been led to believe amid the hype of building a six-figure business as the ultimate goal we should be striving for. Business Launch, Business Tips, Online Business, Make Money Online, Online Work, Goal

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Now, maybe you’re reading this post because you want to know the “secret” of how you, too, can get your business to the point where you’re hitting $100k a year in revenue. If that’s what you’re looking for, this is not that kind of post. Because...wait for it...here’s the real secret: Most online business owners ARE NOT making $100k or more a year. That’s definitely not what we’ve been led to believe amid the hype of building a six-figure business as the ultimate goal we should be striving for.

No two months are the same when you’re running a business. *Pin this post to hear the May 2019 recap for Small Business Boss and Scoop Studios.* #servicebusiness #monthlyrecap #newbusiness #cashflow via @smallbusinessboss Summer Schedule, New Bus, Months In A Year, Studios, Things To Come, Running

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No two months are the same when you’re running a business. *Pin this post to hear the May 2019 recap for Small Business Boss and Scoop Studios.* #servicebusiness #monthlyrecap #newbusiness #cashflow via @smallbusinessboss

*Pin this post for the June 2019 recap where I share how we got ready to roll into the summer months.* #servicesbuisness #monthlybusinessrecap #businessresults #businesspodcast via @smallbusinessboss Spin Out, Ready To Roll, Reading Time, People Talk, What Goes On, Summer Months, Something To Do, Life Is Good

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*Pin this post for the June 2019 recap where I share how we got ready to roll into the summer months.* #servicesbuisness #monthlybusinessrecap #businessresults #businesspodcast via @smallbusinessboss

Sometimes we do things in business (and life) and we can’t quite figure out why we made the decision we did. *Pin this post where we examine why we do what we do and how we may be holding ourselves back.* #servicebusiness #businessmindset #podcast via @smallbusinessboss Marketing Tactics, How To Know, Being Good, Self Development, Understanding Yourself, Super Powers

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Sometimes we do things in business (and life) and we can’t quite figure out why we made the decision we did. *Pin this post where we examine why we do what we do and how we may be holding ourselves back.* #servicebusiness #businessmindset #podcast via @smallbusinessboss

When you run a service-based online business, it’s no secret that the summer months tend to be a little quieter. *Pin this post to learn what’s gone down for the team at Scoop and Small Business Boss as we recap July 2019.* #podcast #monthlyrecap #servicebusiness #summerlull via @smallbusinessboss Online Marketing, Try To Remember, Back To Basics, Pissed Off, I Can Tell

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When you run a service-based online business, it’s no secret that the summer months tend to be a little quieter. *Pin this post to learn what’s gone down for the team at Scoop and Small Business Boss as we recap July 2019.* #podcast #monthlyrecap #servicebusiness #summerlull via @smallbusinessboss

In our quest to create profitable businesses, we’ve been brainwashed to believe that scale equals success. But what if scale isn’t what it’s all cracked up to be? *Pin this post to learn about all things scaling and how we need to stop this obsession, plus some ideas on ways to make more money as a service business.* #servicesbusiness #businessstrategy #scalingyourbusiness #buildaprofitablebusiness via @smallbusinessboss Closing Sales, Pay Yourself First, Create A Budget, Leadership Development, Investing

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In our quest to create profitable businesses, we’ve been brainwashed to believe that scale equals success. But what if scale isn’t what it’s all cracked up to be? *Pin this post to learn about all things scaling and how we need to stop this obsession, plus some ideas on ways to make more money as a service business.* #servicesbusiness #businessstrategy #scalingyourbusiness #buildaprofitablebusiness via @smallbusinessboss

So much of the money talk in the online business world creates unrealistic expectations and it’s all too easy to get sucked into the hype. *Pin this post where Sarah Von Bargen talks about the prosperity gospel, redefining success, finding happiness, and avoiding the trap of a “fancy” life.* #servicesbusiness #businessstrategy #prosperityygospel via @smallbusinessboss Make Business, Define Success, Money Talks, Finding Happiness, Life Choices

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So much of the money talk in the online business world creates unrealistic expectations and it’s all too easy to get sucked into the hype. *Pin this post where Sarah Von Bargen talks about the prosperity gospel, redefining success, finding happiness, and avoiding the trap of a “fancy” life.* #servicesbusiness #businessstrategy #prosperityygospel via @smallbusinessboss

Business fundamentals that are relevant to you no matter what stage of business you’re at. *Pin this post to learn what you need to know about the freelance business model and how to make it work for your business.* #servicebusiness #freelancers #freelancing #freelancebusinessmodel via @smallbusinessboss Creating A Business, Be The Boss, Make It Work, Special Guest, Helping People, Need To Know, Work On Yourself

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Business fundamentals that are relevant to you no matter what stage of business you’re at. *Pin this post to learn what you need to know about the freelance business model and how to make it work for your business.* #servicebusiness #freelancers #freelancing #freelancebusinessmodel via @smallbusinessboss

After 14 years of freelancing, I’ve had my shares of highs and lows. But with each one, a lesson was learned. *PIn this post for ten lessons for freelancers to help you avoid some pitfalls and not have to learn them the hard way.* #servicebusiness #freelance #freelancebusiness #freelancer #freelancelessons via @smallbusinessboss Take You For Granted, Stop Caring, The Hard Way

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After 14 years of freelancing, I’ve had my shares of highs and lows. But with each one, a lesson was learned. *PIn this post for ten lessons for freelancers to help you avoid some pitfalls and not have to learn them the hard way.* #servicebusiness #freelance #freelancebusiness #freelancer #freelancelessons via @smallbusinessboss

When it comes to pricing, there are a million different models and strategies, and it can feel pretty freakin’ overwhelming. *Pin this post to hear what podcast guest Matt Baker from FreshBooks shares about how to get started with value-based pricing, how to make sure you’re pricing so you get paid appropriately, and why pricing should be something you experiment with.* #servicebusiness #freelance #freelancers #freelancepricing via @smallbusinessboss Matt Baker, Literacy Programs, Accounting Software, Change Management, Big Challenge, Learning Centers, Free Ebooks

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When it comes to pricing, there are a million different models and strategies, and it can feel pretty freakin’ overwhelming. *Pin this post to hear what podcast guest Matt Baker from FreshBooks shares about how to get started with value-based pricing, how to make sure you’re pricing so you get paid appropriately, and why pricing should be something you experiment with.* #servicebusiness #freelance #freelancers #freelancepricing via @smallbusinessboss

The summer months often bring a business lull, but sometimes, despite everyone being in vacation mode, it’s still business as usual. *Pin this post to hear all about what went down at Scoop Studios and Small Business Boss in August 2019.* #servicebusiness #monthlyrecap #podcast #podcasting via @smallbusinessboss August Month, Never Look Back, Working On It, Wait For Me, Make It Through, Wasting Time

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The summer months often bring a business lull, but sometimes, despite everyone being in vacation mode, it’s still business as usual. *Pin this post to hear all about what went down at Scoop Studios and Small Business Boss in August 2019.* #servicebusiness #monthlyrecap #podcast #podcasting via @smallbusinessboss

Over the last few months, my love/hate relationship social media has intensified to the point where I find myself actively avoiding social media. When I try to psych myself up to open up Instagram or Facebook, I feel dread creeping in. Trust me when I tell you, this isn’t a good thing as social media is an essential part of my day-to-day as an online-based business. Once I noticed this pattern, I had to dig into WHY this was happening. Why was I not willing to open up Instagram or Facebook when Business Advice, Trust Me, Psych, No Worries, Hate

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Over the last few months, my love/hate relationship social media has intensified to the point where I find myself actively avoiding social media. When I try to psych myself up to open up Instagram or Facebook, I feel dread creeping in. Trust me when I tell you, this isn’t a good thing as social media is an essential part of my day-to-day as an online-based business. Once I noticed this pattern, I had to dig into WHY this was happening. Why was I not willing to open up Instagram or Facebook when

Not everyone who starts a business is a born salesperson, but that doesn’t mean you can’t build the skill. *Pin this post for ideas on how you can get started making more sales as a freelancer.* #servicebusiness #freelance #freelancer #freelancesales via @smallbusinessboss Sales Skills, Talk A Lot, Kinds Of Story, Sales Process, Proposal Writing, When You Know, Having A Bad Day

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Not everyone who starts a business is a born salesperson, but that doesn’t mean you can’t build the skill. *Pin this post for ideas on how you can get started making more sales as a freelancer.* #servicebusiness #freelance #freelancer #freelancesales via @smallbusinessboss

I’ve got news for you boss. And you may not want to hear it. But here it goes. You are not exceptional. Did that hurt a bit? Did it make you think, “oh eff you, you don’t know me.”? I get it. The truth can hurt. But before you dismiss me as a negative nelly who’s here to rip you down, hear me out. The best way to break this down for you is with my own story. So here we go... I’m an experienced entrepreneur. Over the last 14 years, I’ve had multiple businesses that by all counts I Got You, I Got This, Let It Be, Figure It Out, One In A Million, Looking Back, To Tell

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I’ve got news for you boss. And you may not want to hear it. But here it goes. You are not exceptional. Did that hurt a bit? Did it make you think, “oh eff you, you don’t know me.”? I get it. The truth can hurt. But before you dismiss me as a negative nelly who’s here to rip you down, hear me out. The best way to break this down for you is with my own story. So here we go... I’m an experienced entrepreneur. Over the last 14 years, I’ve had multiple businesses that by all counts

Have you ever wondered at what point your services business can continue to grow and serve more clients? *Pin this post to learn exactly what you need to do to grow an agency based business.* #servicesbusiness #businessgrowth #scaling via @smallbusinessboss Need To Meet, Stressed Out, You Really

Have you ever wondered at what point your services business can continue to grow and serve more clients? *Pin this post to learn exactly what you need to do to grow an agency based business.* #servicesbusiness #businessgrowth #scaling via @smallbusinessboss

Years ago, I had a client who delivered “feedback” in the most unkind, unhelpful way you could ever imagine. She was rude, and at times, downright nasty in her delivery. And worst of all, she didn’t know what it was she wanted, so you’d do what she asked and then she’d say it was all kinds of wrong. While it was a lesson about how I don’t want to be treated by clients, there’s another passenger from that experience I carry with me every day. I fear feedback. I’m not sure if it’s that word or wha Train Your Brain, How To Train Your, Mel Robbins, Someone Like Me, Challenge Me, Audio Books, Mindset

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Years ago, I had a client who delivered “feedback” in the most unkind, unhelpful way you could ever imagine. She was rude, and at times, downright nasty in her delivery. And worst of all, she didn’t know what it was she wanted, so you’d do what she asked and then she’d say it was all kinds of wrong. While it was a lesson about how I don’t want to be treated by clients, there’s another passenger from that experience I carry with me every day. I fear feedback. I’m not sure if it’s that word or wha

One of the most popular ways to scale a service business is by creating an agency, but there are a lot of things that can get overlooked along the way. *Pin this post to learn some behind-the-scenes secrets from Kate Ahl, owner of Simple Pin Media.* #servicebusiness #scaling #businessgrowth via @smallbusinessboss Employee Retention, Management Company, Feeling Overwhelmed, Pinterest Marketing, Behind The Scenes, Real Life

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One of the most popular ways to scale a service business is by creating an agency, but there are a lot of things that can get overlooked along the way. *Pin this post to learn some behind-the-scenes secrets from Kate Ahl, owner of Simple Pin Media.* #servicebusiness #scaling #businessgrowth via @smallbusinessboss

You know that stage that most kids go through when they’re two or three and keep asking why? Growing up, my dad used to joke with me about how I never left that stage and that I always had so many questions. Call it curious or hungry for knowledge, but that’s who I am, so when something shows up on my radar, and a pattern emerges, I have a hard time resisting that need to ask why. So a couple of months ago, when I kept logging into Facebook and being inundated with ads targeting me as an agency Cold Calling, So Many Questions, Dramatic Eyes, The Next Big Thing, The Agency, Enough Is Enough, Passive Income

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You know that stage that most kids go through when they’re two or three and keep asking why? Growing up, my dad used to joke with me about how I never left that stage and that I always had so many questions. Call it curious or hungry for knowledge, but that’s who I am, so when something shows up on my radar, and a pattern emerges, I have a hard time resisting that need to ask why. So a couple of months ago, when I kept logging into Facebook and being inundated with ads targeting me as an agency

Summer is over and Q4 is upon us so that means making plans to finish the year strong. *Pin this post for the behind-the-scenes recap of what went down at Scoop Studios and Small Business Boss in September 2019.* #servicebusiness #monthlyrecap #podcast #podcasting via @smallbusinessboss Everyone Else, I Want To Work, Real Talk, Meant To Be

Summer is over and Q4 is upon us so that means making plans to finish the year strong. *Pin this post for the behind-the-scenes recap of what went down at Scoop Studios and Small Business Boss in September 2019.* #servicebusiness #monthlyrecap #podcast #podcasting via @smallbusinessboss