Money Talk
The Real Cost of Content Creation
Can you afford to ignore the power of content creation for your service business? And are you holding your business back if you don’t blog, podcast, and post on social media? Or are you wasting your precious time and money? Today, I’m diving headfirst into the real cost of content creation. I’m peeling back the…
The Real Cost of Building Multiple Streams of Income
If you’ve been running your business for a while, you’ve likely encountered something I call the “service business owner’s dilemma”. You’re busy and booked with clients, but want ways to make more money. Enter adding leveraged, one-to-many offers like courses or group programs as a way of building multiple streams of income. In this episode,…
The Real Cost of Creating an Agency
Ever wondered what creating an agency would really take? Or if it’s the right choice for you? In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes and spilling the tea on the real costs of agency ownership, including the financial realities, the rollercoaster of leadership, and more. In conversations with my clients and my broader…
The Real Cost of Tech and Tools for Solopreneurs
Ready to uncover the must-haves and money pits in your solo business tech toolkit? We’ve got you covered in this episode of the ‘Real Cost Of’ series, where we’ll dig deep into the world of tech and tools for solopreneurs. Discover what’s essential, what’s extravagant, and the red flags to watch out for. Earlier this…
Practical Pricing for Service Business Owners
Pricing is one of the most critical yet complex parts of being a service business owner. It impacts everything from the types of clients you work with to how much money you can pay yourself and even how you feel about your work. In this episode, I’m sharing a practical and proven approach to pricing…
Terrible Takes on Sales (And What to Do Instead)
Have you ever thought you weren’t good at sales? Or that you’re missing some secret sales strategy? In this episode, we’re digging into some of the terrible takes on sales I’ve seen lately and the alternatives, and how sales as an industry is designed to mess with you. Sometimes I feel like my eyes are…
VIP Days and Retainers: What’s Right For You?
When you run a service business, you’ve got countless options for how you package and deliver your services. This can be overwhelming, especially when hot new trends are popping up that can make you feel like you’re missing something. In this episode, we’re digging into two popular delivery models and asking the question, what’s right…
How Much Should I Charge For My Services?
If I had to pick one question that comes up most often when working with clients in our masterminds, it’s probably, “how much should I be charging services?” I get it. There’s no easy answer, even for the most experienced service providers. Deciding on the right price for your potential customers can be tricky. You’re…
Paying Your Team: What You Need to Know
This is an updated version of a post originally published on July 23, 2020. I often get asked how much people should be paying their team. And while that answer varies by the role, my answer is always that you should be paying your team in a way that’s ethical and fair. Especially if you…