Services Business
Five Service Business Advantages You Should Know
As a service business owner for 18 years, I’m a superfan of the business model. Numerous service business advantages enable individuals to build relatively simple yet sustainable businesses. Despite the many toxic myths about running a service business and bad advice floating around out there, it’s a highly desirable business model. The truth is that…
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 way. In this episode, I’m sharing my secrets of success, and it may not be at all what you expect. Some of you may have heard my “I quit my…
Sell the Strategy: Stepping Up Your Service Business
As service providers, there are definitely situations where we can feel underpaid and unappreciated which leads to frustration and resentment. I know I’ve definitely been there, and in today’s episode, I’m going to share the pivotal change that made all the difference for me and my business. In the last episode, I shared my 2022…
Sales Conversations: BS Messaging & Sales Myths to Watch For
Have you ever thought to yourself, “ugh, I’m bad at sales” or wondered if you were missing something in the sales process? If you have, that’s going to stop today as we break down BS sales myths and messages about sales calls and talk through some specific ways to make those calls that much simpler….
The Dynamics of Delegation with Bekka Prideaux
What do you think of when you hear the word delegation? Do you get excited? Or do you get a little sweaty or want to groan as it feels hard? All of that is super normal, and in this episode, we’re diving into the dynamics of delegation with our guest Bekka Prideaux. And spoiler alert:…
7 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting an Agency
One of the most popular ways to scale a service business is by starting an agency. The idea being that by hiring a team, you can take on more clients and keep growing. But is that true? And what do you really need to know about running an agency? In this episode, I’m sharing 7…
The Agency Business Model: Is it Right For You?
You’re reaching a point in your service business where you work too much. Where you feel like there’s not enough time. And you’ve still got a demand for your services. It’s time to figure out how to grow without driving yourself into the ground. When you think about it, an agency seems like a good…
What You Need to Know About Done-For-You vs. Coaching-Based Business Models
Is moving from offering services to coaching profitable? Here’s what you need to know about done-for-you versus coaching-based business models, including an epic breakdown of numbers from my two businesses.
Simplify Your Service Business
You know why I love service businesses so much? The answer may surprise you, so here it goes. It’s because they’re the absolute simplest business model around. In this episode, I’m sharing what you really need for your service business and how you simplify yours. The last few episodes we’ve been talking about ways to…
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