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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.

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More Revenue, Better Clients, Clear Boundaries: How Pamela Built a Sustainable Service Business

Pamela came in looking for support and she walked away with stronger boundaries, higher revenue, and a business that runs on clarity instead of chaos. Inside the Mastermind, she got practical guidance, real community, and the confidence to run things her way.

How Erin Rue Doubled Her Client Base and Revenue Since Joining the Staying Solo Squad

Erin wasn’t starting from scratch, but she was ready for intentional growth. Inside the Squad, she doubled her clients and revenue, repositioned her services as strategic, and gained the confidence to raise her prices with clarity.

How Kelley Kempel Turned Big Goals Into Real Results with the Squad

Kelley wasn’t struggling—she was ready to grow with intention. Inside the Squad, she raised her rates, reworked her offers, and started selling strategy with more confidence (and more profit).

Your Summer Book Stack: Curated By Maggie

If one more bro tells me to read The 10X Rule, I will throw my e-reader in the lake. Look, summer is not the time…

The Agency Burnout Trap: When Growth Turns Toxic

You did everything right. You booked the clients. Built the team. Raised your rates. On paper, your micro agency is growing, and by all accounts,…

Raising Rates, Reclaiming Time: Tina Bar-On’s Staying Solo Success Story

eCommerce strategist Tina had high-performing clients and booked-out days—but she was frazzled. In the Squad, she reclaimed time, raised her rates, began selling strategy, and secured better clients—all without burning out.