Tune 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!
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Maggie's Guest Appearance on Pass the Secret Sauce→
/Growing 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 MoreHow to Master Motivation by Being Grateful
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A gratitude practice is a powerful way of positively reinforcing and cultivating motivation in your life.
Read MoreMaggie's Guest Appearance on the Coffee with Coaches Podcast→
/In 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 More3 Lessons to Help You be a Good Self-Employed White Person
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For 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 MoreMaggie's Guest Appearance on the It's Just Business Podcast→
/I 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 MoreMaggie's Guest Appearance on the Dream Big & Kick Ass Podcast→
/You 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 MoreExploit Your Own Desire: the Insider's Reason to Ditch that MLM
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Multi-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 MoreMaggie's Guest Appearance on Tara Talks→
/On 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 MoreHow Self-Employed Social Justice Warriors Can Combat Capitalism Through Business
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Your 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's Guest Appearance on The Cheri Hill Show→
/Maggie 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 MoreHow can I be Confident That my Business is Possible?
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Confidence 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 MoreDecisions When Self-Employed: Can They Come with Clarity and Bravery?
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In 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 MoreIs self-employment the best way to change the world?
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This 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 MoreHow to Get Good at Money: Build the Skills You Need for Self-Employment
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I 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 MoreOvercoming Self Doubt and Fear In Your Business→
/Gloria MacDonald had me as a guest on her podcast to talk about Overcoming Self Doubt and Fear In Your Business. This links to the YouTube version of that interview. Follow the link to learn how to build a bridge through fear and doubt and increase confidence in a real way so that you can build the business and life of your dreams.
Read More"Everything is Important" Defines Chaos: How to Launch with Confidence
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There are so many things to do when starting a business. Doing the right thing for your stage of the business' development can help conserve energy, bring greater success, and less stress. For those in the just getting started phase, here's what you should be focusing on.
Read MoreHow to Conquer Your First Foolproof Marketing Project
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Marketing can seem overwhelming for new business owners. In this article, I demystify what works best, and set a clear path for your first marketing project. Plus one more bonus high-return marketing effort.
Read More4 Skills You Already Have That You Could be Using to Land Clients
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You didn't become self-employed to become a sales professional! And yet, here you are. You have a lot of sales skills already that you might not recognize. Let me show you how to leverage your skills to help you drive client conversions.
Read MoreSeize the Holidays with this Terrific Vacation Strategy
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How do you have a good vacation? Especially when there's nowhere to go? I've got the answer. It's called an email sabbatical and it's about to revolutionize your work/life balance.
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This article is for the cautious first-time business owners who don't want to "risk it all" in launching their business. You're struggling with a fear of risk, especially in the case of litigation. You want to move forward and put protections in place confidently. I'll enlighten you regarding the risks you're exposed to. Then I'll further soothe your fears by describing the many methods you can use to protect yourself and your business. By the end of this article, you'll know risk-reducing actions and be able to move forward with confidence!