36 episodes
Scope Creep Jamie Cox and Liz Talago
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4.8 • 74 Ratings
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Introducing Scope Creep! The show for anyone who’s ready to ditch the corporate Hellscape and build a business that’s good for your mind, body, and bank account. We’re your hosts Jamie Cox and Liz Talago, two brand strategists navigating solopreneurship on our own terms. If, like us, you’re fed up with the girl boss b******t from unqualified business coaches, then LISTEN UP.We'll tell you how to build a values-first brand—No vision boards or manifestation required.
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Mini-episode: Our Business Super Powers
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 sup...
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A PSA for New Service-Based Solopreneurs
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 imp...
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Mini Episode: The Recent Times We’ve Been Rejected by Clients
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 op...
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The $110,000 Worth of Work We Turned Down in the Past 6 Months
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 awa...
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Mini-Episode: Liz and Jamie are looking for YOU!
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 characteris...
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The Problem with the Pressure to Scale
It’s a new year, and many of us have growth and scaling goals for 2024. But when it comes to moving the needle in our businesses, we can’t help but ask ourselves- why? Is it societal pressure? Is it inflation? Why are we always so focused on bigger-better-faster? Join us as we unpack small business growth myths and share what’s worked (and what’s bombed) in our businesses. In the episode, we chat about:What we did for NYE this year (*Hint* it is very different from NYE plans in our 20’s!...
Customer Reviews
So good.
As a fellow entrepreneur and boss lady in the professional services business, this podcast has been a lifeline and one that I recommend to all of my colleagues who are newly branching out on their own!
A friend in the business
I started listening to Scope Creep a few months ago. As a fairly new freelancer, this podcast has felt like a candid conversation about the things I worry and wonder about, the things I deal with, and the things I usually need to figure out on my own.
It’s like you’ve befriended someone who’s done it before, and you’ve asked them a question as you sit together in a coffee shop. This is now one of my top podcasts.
Where have you been all my life?
I tuned in while dealing with a bad case of Scope Creep, and stayed for the fun, honest take on working for yourself in a creative field. Thank you!