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Growing a solo service business is tough. It's even harder when you're bombarded with BS advice that steers you away from your values and why you started your business in the first place. This is the podcast for solo creatives and consultants who want to remain as a team of one and have zero interest in the hustle and grind of typical business teachings. Most podcasts for solopreneurs and freelanc... more

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When you're over your business, it's not that you don't know what's wrong…because you totally do.

In this final episode of the Over It series, we're talking about how to stop living in that stuck-in-between place — and start feeling genuinely into... more

At a certain point, the question isn't whether your business works, but whether the way you're running it is destroying your quality of life.

In this next episode of our Over It series, we're talking about what happens when your business is technic... more

You're booked, busy, in demand. And completely over it.

Either you're not making enough, or you ARE, but it's costing you your time, energy, and sanity.

Either way, the math isn't working.

This is the time-vs.-money trap—and no amount of tweak... more

Ever feel like nothing's "wrong," but you're dragging your feet, avoiding things, and quietly wondering how long you can keep doing this?

So you try to fix the feeling. But the feeling isn't the problem. It's the signal.

You're not burnt out—you'... more

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Recent Guests

Natalie Taylor
Membership strategist with experience in copywriting and consulting for membership businesses.
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Episode: What Happens When You Finally Redesign the Business You've Outgrown with Natalie Taylor
AdeOla Fadumiye
Founder of The Inherit Consult, a strategic operations consultancy
The Inherit Consult
Episode: The Art of Reinvention with AdeOla Fadumiye
Andréa Jones
Mindful marketing strategist with a focus on social media
Owner of a social media agency and educator
Episode: Mindful Marketing: Andréa Jones Shares Her Social Media Evolution
Jules Taggart
Will share insights on shutting down her agency and becoming a solo consultant.
WaywardKind
Episode: Exits and Evolutions: Navigating Change in Your Service Business
Andrea Jones
Will discuss the evolution of her agency and the impact of social media changes.
OnlineDrea
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Zoe Linda
Will talk about blending products and services in her evolving business.
Episode: Exits and Evolutions: Navigating Change in Your Service Business

Host

Maggie Patterson
Host of Staying Solo; experienced service business owner with two decades in the field; focuses on practical, no-fluff guidance for solo service providers.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 148 ratings
  • AI Slop

    I cannot imagine recording a podcast that is written with/by AI

    Trust dismantled in one episode and I would’ve been better off prompting a bot and speed reading it myself …. Considering this podcast talks about no BS… I’m gobsmacked at the incongruence and dishonesty

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    bizBizchick
    Australia3 months ago
  • No fluff just good stuff

    I listen to a lot of marketing podcasts and this one is by far the most relevant for solo creative and service based folks that I’ve heard.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Simeon Goa
    Canadaa year ago
  • Full of gems

    I discovered this podcast by way of another podcast that Maggie hosts, Duped (which is also an amazing listen). As a service based agency owner, I can tell you: Maggie is the real deal. She has her finger on the pulse of all the fear-based decisions that business owners make, and uses data and well earned experience to talk you out of reaching for that shiny object, while giving valuable and actionable strategies on foundational business principles. I only wish I had discovered her a year ago; I... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ten o' clock muse
    Canada2 years ago
  • Always On Point and Invaluable!

    The episode with Julee Yokoyama about planning for the unexpected was a real eye-opener. It's topics like these that make "The BS-Free Service Business Show" a must-listen for every service business owner. The practical advice and candid discussions consistently offer clarity and actionable steps. This show never disappoints and continues to be a staple in my podcast rotation. Kudos to the team!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    I value the unique angle
    Austria3 years ago
  • Worth a Listen!

    Maggie shares extremely insightful advice for business owners and breaks things down in a fun and digestible way! Definitely a great podcast for anyone looking to improve their business.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Amanda Haley
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners appreciate Maggie's no-fluff, practical guidance for solo service businesses.
The show is praised for real-world experience and actionable strategies.
Audience notes balance between helpful tactics and honesty, avoiding hype.
Guests and topics are seen as consistently relevant to small service-based ventures.
The format is concise and valuable for quick takeaways.

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What Happens When You Finally Redesign the Business You've Outgrown with Natalie Taylor
Q: How did we start figuring out what was next?
We had to pull it all apart and look at the work I want to be doing, how I want that to look, and what I was done with.
From Solo to Agency and Back Again with Jules Taggart
Q: Can you share a little bit about the switch you made a couple of years ago?
I built an agency over the last five or six years before that and decided to close it when I realized the financial and mental health strain it was causing me.
Mindful Marketing: Andréa Jones Shares Her Social Media Evolution
Q: What does the future of your business look like?
For the first time ever in my business, I have a 10-year goal, and I have no idea how I'm going to get there.
Mindful Marketing: Andréa Jones Shares Her Social Media Evolution
Q: Can you introduce yourself and your business?
I now consider myself a mindful marketing strategist with a focus on social media and I have an agency where we deliver social media services.
The Art of Reinvention with AdeOla Fadumiye
Q: What would you tell someone wanting to make, you know, kind of that big business move and what should they consider?
Stay with yourself, explore your why, and make a plan for transitioning.

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This show targets solo service providers and small agency owners who want clear, practical guidance without hype. Episodes emphasize sticking to core value, sustainable growth, and honest marketing for a one-person operation. Listeners reportedly value blunt, actionable strategies, pricing clarity, revenue continuity with existing clients, and avoiding hustle culture. Standout qualities include concise formats, real-world experience from a veteran host, and a consistent focus on reducing burnout while improving profitability for service-based businesses.

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1. Natalie Taylor
2. AdeOla Fadumiye
3. Andréa Jones
4. Jules Taggart
5. Andrea Jones
6. Zoe Linda

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