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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.

The 2023 Online Business Investment Survey

The 2023 Online Business Investment Survey

As business owners, making sales is necessary to surviving, and ideally thriving. Here are the results of a survey about investing in your business, including how really people feel about the money they’ve spent.

The Power of Retainer Clients

The Power of Retainer Clients

If there’s one tried and true way of delivering services to clients, it’s the retainer model. While it’s often overlooked for project engagements or VIP…

Should You Offer VIP Day Services?

Should You Offer VIP Day Services?

Everyone is talking about VIP days, but are they right for you and your business? In this episode, we’re looking at everything you need to…

How to Sell More Strategy

How to Sell More Strategy in 2023

Maybe you’re selling strategy, and you want to sell more of it in 2023. Maybe you’ve been thinking about selling strategy, and now it’s time…

Selling Your Services: Myth Busting 2023 Edition

Selling Your Services: Myth Busting 2023 Edition

Confused about the latest trends or advice on selling your services? You’re not alone in that, as there’s so much advice out there, that is…

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The State of Ethical Marketing and Online Business for 2023

The State Of Ethical Marketing and Online Business for 2023 By Maggie Patterson All opinions in this post are my opinions and mine alone. You…

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The Rise of Trauma Informed Coaching

You’ve probably heard of the term trauma informed, but do you really know what it means? And should you trust coaches who are trauma-informed? In…

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Real Talk on Planning for 2023

Planning season is upon us. Love it or hate it, it’s a whole thing for us as business owners. In this episode, we’re going to…

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5 Questions Every Micro Agency Owner Needs to Ask

No one starts a business, let alone a micro agency, thinking about the highs and lows, but they’re inevitable. Which is where this episode comes…