Are you a
service business owner
who's tired of all the BS of the online business world?
I'm talking about BS like:
That you can't scale a service business without a course or group program. And that passive income is THE answer.
The idea that says you can't grow your business without building your team or running an agency.
The cheap shots constantly taken at service business owners and acting like choosing a service business is some type of deficiency.
When you’re running a business based around clients, it’s easy to feel like you’re doing it wrong and that you should be building agency or shifting to "passive" income offers so you’re able to scale.
That, my friends, is a load of BS.
There's NOTHING wrong with you because you enjoy working with your clients, building lasting relationships and doing what you do best.
You CAN stay solo as a business owner and thrive.
Introducing...
This mastermind is NOT a course or a program.
You've done enough of that BS.
You've got an established business, and what you really need now is real support from someone who specializes in working with your type of business.
As a member of this mastermind you get ongoing access to me through one-on-one calls, Slack and Voxer.
I get to know you and your business and provide you with guidance tailored to your unique business and personal needs.
<Because what you don't need is the same bullshit advice
you've heard a million times that doesn't work for
your type of business or your brain.>
As you grow your business, the key is building on your existing foundation. We'll focus on your strengths and the unique way that you like to work with clients to take what you're already doing up a level.
You don't need to be building an entirely different business or moonlighting as a content creator to reach your goals. The key is refining what you're already doing with support from me, my right hand Sara and a group of your peers.
The Staying Solo Framework:
Going Beyond the Basics
As a solo service business owner, most advice out there isn’t right for you, especially once you’ve nailed the basics.
So you’re left with the question, “Now what?”
You may have tried the typical “growth” teachings for service business owners, which always leave you feeling like a circle or triangle being told to fit into a square hole. (And that is SO frustrating!!!)
Or you may find yourself giving those tactics the side eye because they’re seriously out of alignment with your values and how you want to run your business.
In this mastermind, we’ll explore the three areas of the Staying Solo Framework and customize them to your specific needs.
Every step of the way, you’ll get personalized guidance to help you build your solo business without the headaches or hustle.
Strategy
Step up your strategy by refining your offers, pricing, and clientele to secure your solo business success for years to come.
Salary
Boost your earnings to ensure your revenue supports your lifestyle, aligns with the true value you deliver, and reflects your values.
Space
Learn fresh new ways to create and protect your time and mental space so you can truly enjoy the freedom and flexibility you started your business for.
Hey, I'm Maggie
And service-based businesses are my business
Not even kidding. I’ve spent the last 20 years working with clients and have been a successful service business owner for the last 18 years.
Today, I run Scoop Studios, a boutique content marketing agency that works with small to mid-sized businesses. I didn’t just work with clients for a year or two and then decide I can teach you how to do it. By choice, I work with clients every single day, so I know exactly what you’re dealing with as a service business owner.
Still not convinced? I’ve gone from a freelancer who charged the same hourly rate for eight years to owning a successful content marketing agency working with corporate clients and running BS-Free Business
(And yes, this would be where most people would drop a bold revenue claim, but that's not my style. Trust me when I say, I make bank and more importantly, my business is healthy and profitable.)
The BS-Free Service Business mastermind is about giving you the support and systems you need to grow your client-based business, and build a foundation for a business that will last for five, 10 or even more years as a solo business owner.
"Since joining the mastermind I’ve stopped pursuing goals that weren’t a good fit for me — like hiring a part-time employee or doing social media marketing — and focused on what I really need and want. I’ve created a sustainable work schedule that has given me time to focus on my well-being. I’m finally in a place where I feel capable and confident in the direction of my business.
Being part of this community has had a positive impact on both my life and my business. I can be myself and be open about my struggles. I’m not afraid to ask questions or admit I don’t know what I’m doing. I’ve never had much success in past programs, likely because I couldn’t open up about what wasn’t working and why. I was always solving the symptoms of the problem and not getting to the root cause. Meeting others with similar values and goals created a comfort level that let me dig deeper into my business and what I really need and want.”
— Michelle Rizzi,
Owner, LEVO Creative
This Mastermind Is Perfect for You If...
You Run a Services Business:
Creative
Consultant
 |
Professional Services |
If you're at the stage of your business where you've got clients, are making a steady income and you want to keep growing, then this is the place for you.
This will best fit you if you offer done-for-you or professional services. Previous rounds have included OBM and project managers, lawyers, copywriters, website designers and developers, marketing consultants, and more.
Get 1:1 Support to Build Your Biz
I know from my personal experience with growing my business that there’s simply nothing more powerful than one-on-one support — especially the kind where you’re not a number and you have support from people deeply invested in your success.
That's at the heart of this Mastermind.
But before you go any further...
You Should Know:
I’m Not a Coach; I’m a Consultant.
Have you ever asked a question and had the response be: “What do you think you should do?” Frustrating, right? If you knew what to do, you’d wouldn't be asking the question in the first place.
I’ve spent my career as a consultant in professional environments where I’m expected to have the answers and get results. I’m not a coach who only knows how to run a coaching business or teach other people how to be coaches.
In short, you get my hands-on support when and where you need it.
I’m actively running a services business. I’m in the trenches with you and working with clients, so I know what works and what doesn’t.
Unlike so many programs where the leader hasn’t worked with a client in ages or worked with clients for a hot minute and decided to teach you how to do it too.
Plus, I've been running masterminds for over eights years and have
helped transform the businesses and lives of other service
business owners in the process.
“When I joined the mastermind, I was looking for accountability and a sense of camaraderie among service providers, as well as some coaching or someone to bounce ideas off of as I tried to take next steps in my business.
I like that everything we do and talk about is from the perspective of service providers and that there is zero pressure to succumb to gimmicky tactics. It's such an open environment of no judgment for the mistakes we make or have made in business, but also looking at everything critically and against our personal value systems.
Having weekly touch points with the mastermind has helped me stay present in my business in a way that has been hard to do before. As a service provider, it's easy to get consumed by my clients' businesses and spend months not thinking or doing anything to grow my own. While in the mastermind, I have stayed more consistent than ever, and even the small steps I have taken have given me great growth results.
Being part of the group has helped me make small shifts in how I do and approach things that have resulted in increased revenue and, more importantly, higher revenue without necessarily investing more time in work.”
— Alejandra Ortega,
Chief of Making it Happen LLC
What Does Your Mastermind
Experience Include?
Kickoff Session:
Breaking Free from the Time vs. Money Trap
The first thing we’ll do is have a two-hour kickoff retreat to help you get clear on what's next for you and your business.
The reality of a solo, service-based business is there's a tendency to get trapped in a vicious circle of wanting to make more money, but not wanting to work more. We'll look at how to break-free from this for good and create a game plan to make that happen.
Virtual Mastermind Retreats
In December and March, we'll gather to take time out from our everyday (ahem, client work) and work on our businesses. Mastermind virtual retreats are always a great way to step out of your business and get a fresh perspective.
Our December 2024 retreat, Smart Strategy: Grow Without the Grind in 2025 will focus on creating a game plan for the coming year to hit your revenue goals without having to work more to get there.
Staying Solo Workshops
During our time together, we'll have quarterly workshops based on the Staying Solo Framework. These will be selected based on the specific needs of the group. My goal is to deliver relevant, timely training to meet your actual business needs as a solo business owner. Plus, you'll have access to our extensive library of on-demand training to fill in any gaps.
Weekly Accountability + Monthly Co-Working
Every Monday you can join our community-wide accountability call led by our community director, Sara. If you need a kick in the pants, you can join in on one of the coworking sessions while you're a member of the mastermind.
Monthly Hot Seats
Each month, we'll have a monthly group coaching call with mastermind style “hot seats” to focus on your specific challenges and come up with a winning way forward. (This is always a mastermind favorite as you get unstuck and into action!)
Mastermind-Only Slack Channel
A big part of the mastermind is collaborating with other business owners in a small, intimate setting. This mastermind-only Slack Channel is the perfect place to bring your challenges for feedback and get cheered on as you make strides in your business. I’m in this group daily to support you and help you with whatever you need to grow.
Plus, you’ll get even more of my brain on your biz:
Monthly 1:1 Calls
You can book 30-minute 1:1 calls with me (up to a total of 10 during the year) where you'll receive personalized feedback on what's going on in your business. You set the agenda, and we’ll make magic happen in a matter of minutes.
Ongoing 1:1 Feedback via Voxer and Slack
I’m here to help, which means I’m accessible to you via Slack and Voxer, a walkie-talkie-style messaging app. for anything that pops up between calls.
The BS-Free Service Business Mastermind is not THAT kind of mastermind. You know, the kind that takes a huge monthly payment and leaves you much worse off than when you started.
Seriously. You don’t need a $25k mastermind that costs between 10% and 25% (or more) of your total revenue for you to get ahead.
Paying more and being fancy doesn’t have anything to do with success.
I do this work as I'm on a mission to help other service business owners escape from the BS that's so pervasive in the online business world so they can build a thriving business. I want you to have a place where you don’t have to feel weird about the fact you work with clients or having to explain that there’s more to life than passive income piña colada dreams.
BONUS
In-Person Retreat
Toronto, CANADA
Spring 2025
In-person retreats are where magic happens as you build stronger relationships with me and your peers. Real conversations happen about business and life that simply don't happen anywhere else.
Plus, big breakthroughs happen when you realize it's not just you who's dealing with all the things and you're not alone on this journey.
Your bonus includes the cost of the retreat. You’ll cover your travel, lodging and food for the event.
Join The BS-Free Service
Business Mastermind!
Our next cohort starts October 1, 2024, and we're currently open for new members. Please book a fit call below to ensure a strong mutual fit.
The mastermind is currently $450/month USD for
13 months with early bird pricing.
“I signed up for this mastermind for accountability and a commitment to similar values. The truth is I tend to ignore certain parts of my business, but they're areas where others in the group are more focused. That gives me a lot of accountability to pay more attention to them.
Being part of this Mastermind, I've gotten things done that I absolutely would have ignored otherwise. It’s helped me focus on areas outside of my typical zone of genius.
While the mastermind is for service business owners, there's still so much diversity in the businesses. Having those different points of view is beneficial in a way that I can't quantify.
If other masterminds hurt your stomach because of the ick-factor of online business, this is the mastermind for you. Skip the smarmy bullshit and get what you need to feel fully supported in your business.”
— Danielle Liss,
Owner, Liss Legal
“I stumbled across Maggie's podcasts and her service-business-focused content resonated with me more than any other resources I'd found for self-employed people and entrepreneurs. I was so excited to learn about the Mastermind that I signed up right away — I knew that since I got so much value out of a podcast, I'd get 1000x more value out of working with Maggie directly.
In the mastermind I’ve enjoyed the mix of 1:1 time with Maggie and the group environment. I've gotten so much unexpected value from bouncing ideas off of not only Maggie and Sara but all the other people in our group. Even though our businesses are all different, the commonalities shared by most service providers make the group space a great sounding board for problems and ideas.
Since joining the Mastermind, I have signed a new high-value, well-known client and gained the confidence to trim my client list to focus more time on higher-value long-term projects. Maggie helped me see that a high number of clients didn't always translate to higher income. She's also helped me figure out exactly what is my ideal and maximum work hours per week and bounce back from burgeoning burnout.
Thanks to Maggie's encouragement and guidance, I've signed a new client at a rate increase of 25%. We're only halfway through this year and I've already surpassed last year's revenue. More importantly, I’m confident in and happy with my pricing structure and the way I bill my time. Before the Mastermind, I cycled through many different pricing iterations (often based on what I heard I was "supposed" to do) that didn't work for me. Through the Mastermind, I've established what really does work for me, and I feel like I’m thriving now.
This Mastermind has shown me that I really can do — and be successful at — my work on my terms.”
— Emily Gertenbach,
Principal, (e.g.) creative content
"I really like that the BS-Free Mastermind is multi-faceted; there are resources (workshops, learning opportunities), relationships with other business owners doing similar things/having similar challenges, 1:1's with Maggie, and the in-person retreat. It's not just one thing – there are many ways/modes to benefit from the group and to give back.
The relationships I've made with everyone are INVALUABLE for my mental well-being as a business owner. I've also applied many of the things I've learned from other people and from the workshops and had success. What Maggie teaches gets real results.”
— Pamela Krikorian,
Owner + Creative Director, Pamela Krikorian Design
Questions?
Let’s figure this out, shall we? If you have a proven business concept and are currently working with clients, the BS-Free Service Business Mastermind is likely a fit for you. If you're looking for support and a community of your peers, we'd love to have you on the inside.
I encourage you to book a call to make sure it's a strong fit for you.