Scope Creep

In our final mini-episode of season two, we’re sharing our business superpowers… aside from dismantling toxic corporate patterns and shedding light on manipulative “boss babes.” During the episode, we also give you an exercise to discover what special solopreneur talents you have under your belt. In the episode, we discuss: * That sarcasm can truly be a superpower. * The things that make you different (or others uncomfortable) might actually be the things that set you apart in your industry. * What superpowers we’ve tapped into to make this podcast! Keep In Touch With Us On Patreon! We’ve said it before–isolation is the enemy! So we’re excited to bring our fellow black sheep business folks together for some collective eye-rolling and support. If you value this Scope Creep, consider supporting us by becoming a patron at: patreon.com/ScopeCreep  [http://patreon.com/ScopeCreep] Let’s Stay Connected! Learn more at: scopecreepshow.com [http://scopecreepshow.com/] Follow us on Instagram:  http://instagram.com/scopecreepshow [http://instagram.com/scopecreepshow] Follow us on TikTok:  https://tiktok.com/@scopecreepshow [https://tiktok.com/@scopecreepshow] Scope Creep is now on Patreon!  If you’ve ever shared this show with a friend, gotten value from some of the advice we’ve given, or wondered “How can I support this show I love?” then please consider supporting us on Patreon! When you support our show for just $7 a month, you’ll have access to our Patreon community and enable Scope Creep to continue our mission of helping you build a business that’s good for your mind, body, and bank account.

This episode is for all of the new service-based solopreneur baddies! This week, we discuss some things we’ve seen a la social media, Linkedin, and Slack when folks are trying to drum up clientele. And TBH, it’s kind of cringe. Listen up for some tips on how to more authentically generate referrals and how you might find your best networking group in your own backyard.  In the episode, we discuss: * The #1 most cringe-worthy question in networking groups. * The likability factor that’s important to keep in mind… but not for the reasons you think. * Normalizing accepting work opportunities that aren’t perfect fits, and early career gigs that we pray never see the light of day (shout out to Craigslist).  Exciting News–we’re now on Patreon!  We’ve said it before–isolation is the enemy! So we’re excited to bring our fellow black sheep business folks together for some collective eye-rolling and support. If you value this Scope Creep, consider supporting us by becoming a patron at: patreon.com/ScopeCreep  [http://patreon.com/ScopeCreep] Let’s Stay Connected! Learn more at: scopecreepshow.com [http://scopecreepshow.com/] Follow us on Instagram:  http://instagram.com/scopecreepshow [http://instagram.com/scopecreepshow] Follow us on TikTok:  https://tiktok.com/@scopecreepshow [https://tiktok.com/@scopecreepshow] Scope Creep is now on Patreon!  If you’ve ever shared this show with a friend, gotten value from some of the advice we’ve given, or wondered “How can I support this show I love?” then please consider supporting us on Patreon! When you support our show for just $7 a month, you’ll have access to our Patreon community and enable Scope Creep to continue our mission of helping you build a business that’s good for your mind, body, and bank account.

You know how that saying goes… you can’t be everyone’s cup of tea. But for the sake of transparency with our fellow solopreneurs, we’re spilling the tea on some experiences where we didn’t make the cut! Listen up for some real feelings and tips to keep in mind for the times you don’t land the contract.  In the episode, we discuss: * Why being too expensive…. might be a good thing? * Why ghosting low-key hurts our feelings. * What happened when a client spilled the beans that we were the cheaper option. Exciting News–we’re now on Patreon!  We’ve said it before–isolation is the enemy! So we’re excited to bring our fellow black sheep business folks together for some collective eye-rolling and support. If you value this Scope Creep, consider supporting us by becoming a patron at: patreon.com/ScopeCreep  [http://patreon.com/ScopeCreep] Let’s Stay Connected! Learn more at: scopecreepshow.com [http://scopecreepshow.com/] Follow us on Instagram:  http://instagram.com/scopecreepshow [http://instagram.com/scopecreepshow] Follow us on TikTok:  https://tiktok.com/@scopecreepshow [https://tiktok.com/@scopecreepshow] Scope Creep is now on Patreon!  If you’ve ever shared this show with a friend, gotten value from some of the advice we’ve given, or wondered “How can I support this show I love?” then please consider supporting us on Patreon! When you support our show for just $7 a month, you’ll have access to our Patreon community and enable Scope Creep to continue our mission of helping you build a business that’s good for your mind, body, and bank account.

Drafting proposals and pitching to potential clients can be quite the tango. So why, after assembling a dream team and successfully negotiating these contracts, did we end up walking away from over $100k worth of income over the past few months? Today we’re sharing some very real examples of why it (quite literally) pays to stick to your “Hell No Manifesto” and trust your gut when something doesn’t feel right in business and life. In the episode, we discuss: * The underlying reasons we walked away from some seriously lucrative work (and the financial aftermath of that choice) * Tips on surviving proposal hell and moving targets * What Strange Salt is, and how collaboration changed how we approach new work * That time we gave a company a serious reality check (And how sticking to our boundaries resulted in an ongoing partnership) * One of our pups is a year older- HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SARGE! Exciting News–we’re now on Patreon!  We’ve said it before–isolation is the enemy! So we’re excited to bring our fellow black sheep business folks together for some collective eye-rolling and support. If you value this Scope Creep, consider supporting us by becoming a patron at: patreon.com/ScopeCreep  [http://patreon.com/ScopeCreep] Let’s Stay Connected! Learn more at: scopecreepshow.com [http://scopecreepshow.com/] Follow us on Instagram:  http://instagram.com/scopecreepshow [http://instagram.com/scopecreepshow] Follow us on TikTok:  https://tiktok.com/@scopecreepshow [https://tiktok.com/@scopecreepshow] Scope Creep is now on Patreon!  If you’ve ever shared this show with a friend, gotten value from some of the advice we’ve given, or wondered “How can I support this show I love?” then please consider supporting us on Patreon! When you support our show for just $7 a month, you’ll have access to our Patreon community and enable Scope Creep to continue our mission of helping you build a business that’s good for your mind, body, and bank account.

ARE YOU THE ONE?!  Cue that cheesy 70's dating show music because we're on the hunt for our perfect matches! Welcome to a mini-episode where we're sending out the call for potential partners and collaborators. If you're experienced in mental health or healthcare content, a brand strategist, or a social media guru - we want to connect with YOU!  Shoot us an email at scopecreepshow@gmail.com, and let's get this connection started.  In the episode, we discuss: * Collaborator characteristics that would be a perfect match for Liz and Jamie * A teaser for something we’re cooking up for Scope Creep listeners who are also looking for potential collaborators.  Exciting News–we’re now on Patreon!  We’ve said it before–isolation is the enemy! So we’re excited to bring our fellow black sheep business folks together for some collective eye-rolling and support. If you value this Scope Creep, consider supporting us by becoming a patron at: patreon.com/ScopeCreep  [http://patreon.com/ScopeCreep] Let’s Stay Connected! Learn more at: scopecreepshow.com [http://scopecreepshow.com/] Follow us on Instagram:  http://instagram.com/scopecreepshow [http://instagram.com/scopecreepshow] Follow us on TikTok:  https://tiktok.com/@scopecreepshow [https://tiktok.com/@scopecreepshow] Scope Creep is now on Patreon!  If you’ve ever shared this show with a friend, gotten value from some of the advice we’ve given, or wondered “How can I support this show I love?” then please consider supporting us on Patreon! When you support our show for just $7 a month, you’ll have access to our Patreon community and enable Scope Creep to continue our mission of helping you build a business that’s good for your mind, body, and bank account.