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Check out our deep dive essays (and podcast episodes) diving into the online business status quo with actionable ideas designed to cut the BS.

throne of lies

The Online Business World Is Built on a Throne of Lies

If you’ve worked in the online business world for a hot minute, you know exactly how coveted the idea of making a living from courses…

February 2019 recap

Episode 162: February 2019 Recap

The shortest month of the year proved to be one of the best ones we’ve ever had here at Small Business Boss. Why? Let’s jump…

Sales strategy for your freelance or creative business

Episode 161: Power Move – Sales Strategy for Your Freelance or Creative Business

Poor sales. There are so many misconceptions about sales and the idea that you need to be pushy or sleazy to make things happen. In…

Using strategies that don't scale

Episode 160: Using Strategies That Don’t Scale with Becca Tracey

Business owners are obsessed with scaling and are constantly on a quest for ways to automate so they can grow their business. Today’s guest Becca…

Three Word Rebellion

Episode 159: Your Three Word Rebellion with Michelle Mazur

If you think that your message as a service business owner doesn’t matter — think again. It matters more than you may realize! In this…

January 2019 recap

Episode 158: January 2019 Recap

Bosses, here we go, the first recap episode of 2019! We’re going to dive into the month that was for Scoop Studios and Small Business…

Client proposal

Episode 157: Creating a High-Performance Client Proposal

If there’s one thing that causes service business owners stress, it’s writing proposals — and with good reason. At the proposal stage, you pretty much…

ConvertKit review 2019

ConvertKit Review 2019: Why I’m So Glad We Switched

In late 2017, we made the switch to ConvertKit from Infusionsoft, and over a year later, I can tell you this was one of the…

high touch client experience

Episode 156: Delivering a High Touch Client Experience with Natasha Vorompiova

As a service business owner, you want to always ensure that you’re providing an amazing client experience. But where’s the line between high touch and…