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Staying Solo

Maggie Patterson, BS-Free Business
Staying Solo
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  • Staying Solo

    The Revenue You're Leaving Behind After Clients Say Yes

    09/03/2026 | 15 mins.
    You did the work. You delivered. The client was happy.
    And then… the relationship ended.
    Not because anything went wrong, but because there was no plan for what came next.
    That's the Deliver-and-Disappear cycle — and it's quietly costing you revenue.
    In this episode, I'll show you where it's happening in your business and how to restructure your client relationships so projects lead somewhere instead of ending in silence.
    Topics discussed in this episode include:
    The "Deliver & Disappear" cycle that's quietly capping your revenue.

    Why finishing the project shouldn't be the end of the relationship.

    5 missed opportunities hiding in your current client experience.

    How to turn completed work into renewals, expansions, and retainers.

    A simple shift that makes retention, referrals, and revenue more predictable.

    For detailed show notes and links to everything in this episode, please visit bsfreebusiness.com. 
    If you enjoyed today's episode, please:.
    Leave a positive review or rating at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ratethispodcast.com/stayingsolor

    Subscribe for new episodes every Monday.

    Sign up for email updates at www.bsfreebusiness.com/solo
  • Staying Solo

    Stop Sabotaging Your Sales: The Hidden Leaks in Your Sales Process

    02/03/2026 | 14 mins.
    Ever had a potential client seem ready to move forward… and then disappear?
    Not a no. Not a yes. Just silence.
    In today's episode, I'm breaking down the four hidden leaks in your sales process that are costing you clients and how to fix them so more of those conversations actually turn into booked clients. 
    Topics discussed in this episode include:
    The 4 hidden leaksstalling your sales (and filling your pipeline with "maybes").

    Why great consult calls still fail without clear next steps.

    How your proposal might be creating hesitation.

    The real reason follow-up feels uncomfortable (and why you need to do it anyway). 

    Sign up now for the Profitable & Preferred Summit.

    For detailed show notes and links to everything in this episode, please visit bsfreebusiness.com. 
    If you enjoyed today's episode, please:
    Leave a positive review or rating at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ratethispodcast.com/stayingsolo

    Subscribe for new episodes every Monday.

    Sign up for email updates at www.bsfreebusiness.com/solo
  • Staying Solo

    Why Your Marketing Isn't Turning Into Clients in 2026

    23/02/2026 | 12 mins.
    You've heard the phrase trust recession but what does it actually mean for your marketing in 2026?
    In this episode, we break down the research behind shifting buyer behaviour and why visibility alone no longer converts. If your marketing feels harder than it used to, this conversation will help you understand what's changed and how to adapt so your marketing earns trust, reduces buyer risk, and attracts the right clients.
    Topics discussed in this episode include:
    What the "trust recession" really means for service businesses.

    Why visibility and familiarity no longer convert like they used to.

    The biggest reasons marketing isn't turning into clients right now.

    How to build credibility and reduce buyer risk in your messaging.

    What's actually working in 2026: fewer platforms, clearer positioning, and intentional marketing systems.

    Sign up for the free Profitable & Preferred Summit.
    For detailed show notes and links to everything in this episode, please visit bsfreebusiness.com. 
    If you enjoyed today's episode, please:
    Leave a positive review or rating at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ratethispodcast.com/stayingsolo

    Subscribe for new episodes every Monday.

    Sign up for email updates at www.bsfreebusiness.com/solo
  • Staying Solo

    What Could Shift in the Next 60 Days (If You Actually Decide) - Pop Up Episode

    18/02/2026 | 15 mins.
    60 days from now, your business will still exist...but will it feel the same? 

    In this pop-up episode, we explore why 60 days is the perfect window to shift your business without burning it down.

    I'll walk you through a simple 3-part exercise to clarify what you want to feel, what's getting in the way, and the decision you've been avoiding that could unlock real momentum. 

    Topics covered:
    Why 60 days is enough time to create meaningful change.
    The simple 3-part exercise to get unstuck and take action.
    Real examples of powerful 60-day business shifts.
    The cost of avoiding key decisions.
    Why strategy (not hustle) creates a calmer, more stable business.


    Get the details and book your Revenue Reset consult call with Maggie now.
  • Staying Solo

    How to Know When It's Time to Raise Your Prices

    16/02/2026 | 12 mins.
    Most people don't raise their rates until they're exhausted or furious and by then, it's damage control.
    In this episode, we're breaking down five early signs it's time to raise your prices before things hit that point.
    Topics discussed in this episode include:
    Waiting until you're exhausted is the worst time to raise your rates.

    The five early signs your pricing needs attention before resentment kicks in.

    How to tell when your value has outgrown your prices.

    Why working around your pricing is a red flag, not a strategy.

    How to raise your rates without drama, panic, or blowing up what's working.

    For detailed show notes and links to everything in this episode, please visit bsfreebusiness.com. 
    If you enjoyed today's episode, please:
    Leave a positive review or rating at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ratethispodcast.com/stayingsolo

    Subscribe for new episodes every Monday.

    Sign up for email updates at www.bsfreebusiness.com/solo

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About Staying Solo

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, understands that to stay solo, you need to know what matters to you, what works for you, and what you should completely ignore. In each episode, she examines one piece of conventional business advice to discover how it may hurt your business or be completely wrong for you as a solo business owner. Join Maggie for real talk to help you avoid burnout or the desire to entirely burn down your business to open a flower shop, book store, or cat cafe. (Because those cats won't pay the bills.) (Formerly the BS-Free Service Business Show)
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