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The Cult of Scale
The Cult Of Scale (and Why Sustainability is More Important) By Maggie Patterson All opinions in this post are my opinions and mine alone. You…
How and Why I Still Work with Clients One-on-One
Working with clients one-on-one gets a bad rap in online business circles, and honestly, I really hate it. In this episode, I’m talking about why…
Getting Real About a Recession
Getting Real about a By Maggie Patterson All opinions in this post are my opinions and mine alone. You can view our full disclaimer here.…
5 Boundaries to Set In Your Business This Summer
For many of you, you’re heading into summer, and you may be wondering how you’re going to juggle everything for the next two months. In…
The Truth About Trading Time for Dollars
The About Trading Time for Dollars By Maggie Patterson All opinions in this post are my opinions and mine alone. You can view our full…
Creatives, Coaches and Consultants: Not All Service Businesses Are the Same
2022 is here, and a new year brings with it an opportunity for each of us to look at how we run our businesses and do things a little differently. In this episode, I’m digging into what I’ll be increasingly focusing on in the year to come, and calling on you to do the same.
Secrets of Success From 17 Years in Business
Back in May 2005 I started my business. 17 years later, I’m still here, and let me tell you I’ve learned a lot along the…
7 Mistakes to Watch For When Selling Strategy
Strategy. You know you need to be selling it, but maybe your offer isn’t right, you’re having a hard time selling it or you literally…
How to Write Better Proposals in 2022
My name is Maggie, and if there’s a hill I’m likely going to die on it’s that your creative or consulting business needs a proposal.…