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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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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…

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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…

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I Spent $285 on Low Cost Offers So You Don’t Have To

Are offers that make big promises but have a low price point actually worth it? Here’s what we found when we tried nine low cost offers. We share the lessons from our deep dive and some key takeaways.

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Focusing on Values with Danait Berhe

When you think about your values, it’s easy for us to think about what matters on a personal level. But what about your business values?…

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Rethinking Results in Your Business

Results is a word that’s thrown around all the time in business, but what does it mean? Is it about what makes us successful? It…

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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.

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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…

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The Aligned Service Business Model

Have you ever felt like your services are out of whack? Or like what you’re selling is a struggle to actually deliver? This is a…

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How I Really Work With Clients

Have you ever had a coach try to jam you and your business into a cookie-cutter system or blueprint? I know I have, and spoiler…