Navigating Solo Entrepreneurship with Maggie Patterson

In this episode of The Freelance Teabreak, host Emma Cossey is joined by Maggie Patterson to discuss the challenges and benefits of running a solo business. Maggie, the founder of BS Free Business and author of 'Staying Solo', shares her extensive experience from over 20 years in freelancing. The conversation delves into the pressures freelancers face to scale their business, the importance of building a sustainable and profitable solo business, and practical tips on increasing income and avoiding burnout. They also address societal misconceptions about solo entrepreneurship and highlight the value of maintaining control and flexibility. If you are a freelancer feeling overwhelmed by industry expectations or seeking ways to thrive as a one-person business, this episode is a must-listen.

00:00 Intro 01:44 Maggie's Freelance Journey 03:04 The Solo Business Landscape 05:35 Challenges and Misconceptions 09:39 Strategies for Solo Success 21:05 Avoiding Burnout 28:57 Final Thoughts and Where to Find Maggie

Maggie's bio Maggie Patterson is the creator of BS-Free Business® (https://bsfreebusiness.com/) and the author of Staying Solo®. With 20 years of experience as a successful entrepreneur in client services, Maggie helps service business owners build what she proudly calls a “boring business”-strategically small, sustainable, and designed to fit their lives without the constant hustle. A podcaster and writer, Maggie is a vocal advocate for humane business practices rooted in respect, empathy, and trust. She hosts two podcasts, Staying Solo and Confessions of a Micro Agency Owner, and co-hosts the consumer advocacy podcast Duped: The Dark Side of Online Business. Link to the book - www.bsfreebusiness.com/book

Also mentioned on the call: Talia Loderick https://www.talialoderick.co.uk/

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