Fear is a dirty rotten liar… especially for entrepreneurs. And to deal with a liar you gotta call them out. That’s exactly what Angie and I are doing in this episode. We take the fear-based myths of entrepreneurship and (lovingly) kick its ass out of your way. Prepare to feel liberated from the BS fear has been feeding you. Listen now!
Read MoreIn my interview with Steve Eschbach on the Building Better Businesses podcast, we delved into activating your network to get in front of people, the importance of the planning process, and how essential trust is in your business relationships. We also talked about how we all have something unique to offer the world and how it is our duty to do so. Steve Eschbach is very passionate about what he does. I hope you enjoy the podcast.
Read MoreNo really, you do. Let me explain...
This blog article is for those who are struggling with too many marketing ideas, and not enough time. You want to navigate your marketing with tranquility and confidence. This article will clarify your marketing, resulting in a sane, reliable strategy for marketing your self-employed business.
Read MoreTeri promises powerful conversations to transform your life, and I help her to deliver in this episode. Tune in to learn my biggest hurdle when starting my business and why I need YOU to be the best you!
Read MoreDo you feel like you've become *that* friend. The one whom people avoid because you're always trying to make a sale? There is a better way! Ditch your sales pitch and learn how to market your business the fun and effective way!
Read MoreTune into my and Andi’s conversation during which I describe my approach of taking clients through a systematic, step-by-step process that helps them break down tasks into manageable steps. We then talk about the tools you need as an entrepreneur, from a good business plan and a clear understanding of client needs to the marketing and staffing requirements of your particular business. Tune in via podcast or on Youtube!
Read MoreGrowing my business has been quite a journey! Hear the full story as I share it on the Pass the Secret Sauce podcast. Available as a podcast or on Youtube!
Read MoreA gratitude practice is a powerful way of positively reinforcing and cultivating motivation in your life.
Read MoreIn only 10 minutes Kevin and I covered SO MANY topics! Catch my origin story, the key to camaraderie in self-employment, and my next big project (aka the non-project.)
Read MoreFor white people, it can be challenging to maintain the momentum of an anti-racist practice. When we think of anti-racism work in our self-employed business we often get even more stuck. Here’s a little update on my own practice and the huge shot in the arm it took over the summer!
Read MoreI had a blast talking shop with Dana and Russ on their podcast. Since I bridge the gap for folks who don’t know a ton about business, it’s novel to get to talk with people in a different scale of business. Check it out and maybe you’ll see what a “real” entrepreneur self-employed business owners are!
Read MoreYou know how much I like to Dream Big and Kick Ass, so I’m thrilled to have been a guest on this podcast! Tune in to hear me tell the story of that time when my business disappeared!
Read MoreMulti-level Marketing (MLM) can be a plenty contentious topic. Here I examine the fundamental flaw in the business model that guarantees a rep will be exploited by the company, no matter how amazing the product is.
Read MoreOn this episode of Tara’s podcast, I shared my thoughts on how to step into the world of self-employment with joy. We talked about capturing ideas, dispelling self-doubt, and how “two steps forward, one step back” can be a good thing.
Read MoreYour goal is for your business to benefit yourself, but it doesn't stop there, right? You want your small, self-employed business to benefit the world, but that does seem like a big and lofty goal. In this 3 minute read, I'll connect the dots and illustrate how your business creates change.
Read MoreMaggie Karshner joined host Cheri Hill on her eponymous show to help get your business amplified! In this episode, Maggie shares thoughts about the shift from employment to self-employed work.
Read MoreConfidence in your business being possible is a key concern of so many aspiring self-employed people. This concern obscures the real question. In this article, I answer the initial question and offer a practical tool that will answer the underlying question.
Read MoreIn self-employment, decisions are around every corner, and they're all make-it-or-break-it! How do navigate such big decisions without a business partner or any equal in your business? Let me show you how to flex that decision-making muscle so you can make decisions more efficiently.
Read MoreThis is a salve for all self-employed people who've felt an internal conflict between your ethics and our capitalistic system of commerce. It may seem you need to sell your soul in order to go into business for yourself. But in actuality, being self-employed is life-giving and world-changing.
Read MoreI don't know who's promoted the idea that business owners are universally good at money. We're not. And even then, those of who are good at it, it's not because of a god-given talent or anything. It's because we learned it. Being "good at money" is a complex set of skills that are rarely taught, but are totally learnable!
Read MoreMaggie Karshner is a self-employment coach based in Seattle and Tacoma, Washington. She specializes in coaching solo entrepreneurs and owner-operated small businesses in industries such as real estate, mental health therapy, massage therapy, yoga, doulas, and non-profit.
Maggie's coaching practice encompasses one on one coaching, group coaching, and asynchronous learning via the member area of the website.
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Marketing is a big umbrella that covers many, many different things. When coming up with a marketing plan, it can be difficult to focus in on the aspects of marketing that you really need to learn about. This article is for any aspiring self-employed business owner who wants to do it right. This overview will help you to understand all that's involved with a marketing plan, and help you zero in on the stuff you need to learn about.
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You're no dummy. You know a financial plan is a key part of business, even for a self-employed business that's just getting off the ground. You want to have reasonable financial expectations for your business. And it'd be great if you didn't have to overwork to get there. (But is that even possible?) This article is for anyone struggling with overwhelm when trying to understand the money side of their business. Here, I'll help by providing you with clarity and simplifying the mathematical process. This will help you to launch a business with a solid financial footing.