The Solo Collective
Matt Saunders
Business advice for creative professionals from someone who's been there and done it.
The Solo Collective is a podcast for freelance designers, developers and copywriters to help them overcome common challenges such as:
- Figuring out your niche
- Developing your irresistible offer
- Effective lead generation strategy
- Selling and sales processes
- Business owner mindset
At its heart this is a personal development podcast and community for ambitious freelancers who know that their business is a reflection of them. Listeners understand that their own beliefs and narratives are ultimately what create the outside world.
We cover weekly topics to help you improve your mindset, be more strategic and grow your business.
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Control Freak? Here's How to Let Go
The Solo Collective
05/06/24 • 7 min
As entrepreneurs and business owners it can feel hard - if not impossible - to let go of control. We love things to be a certain way. That's WHY we don't work for other people.
But after a time, this way of being gets in your way. Not only will being a control freak hamper your growth, it'll make you feel stressed and anxious, as you try to control everything around you. You'll get angry at delayed projects, public transport and even the weather!
In this episode, I talk about letting go and only using your inner control freak at the right times.
Join The Solo Collective community (https://mattsaunders.uk/membership) to get instant access to hot leads, live calls, business advice and an awesome community.
5 Tips to Avoid Getting Ghosted
The Solo Collective
02/05/24 • 11 min
Do you regularly get ghosted by your prospects or clients?
I see a lot of designers, copywriters and other freelancers suffering with ghosting. Understandably, they find it rude and demoralising, and they don't know how to react.
In this episode I share 5 tips for dealing with ghosting as a freelancer.
Join The Solo Collective community (https://mattsaunders.uk/membership) to get instant access to hot leads, live calls, business advice and an awesome community.
How Fostering Psychological Safety Could Transform Your Business
The Solo Collective
05/20/24 • 14 min
Most solo business owners consider low confidence to be the thing that's holding them back. Many want to do public speaking, raise their prices or do cold outreach, but they don't feel confident enough to do so.
But what is underneath low confidence? It is a sense of feeling unsafe, that we are exposed and in danger.
In this episode, I look at the factor of psychological safety, and how that is directing almost all the decisions you make in business.
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The Secret to Getting What You Want
The Solo Collective
01/29/24 • 10 min
Most freelancers and agency owners spend most of their time working with bad-fit clients on projects that bore them.
I did for many years. The impact of this can be very damaging: low self-esteem, depression, frustration and questioning your career choices!
But as a business owner, you get to choose who you work with!
In this episode I offer two steps to figuring out what you really want, then help you put it into action so you can build a business you genuinely love by attracting things into your life that are in alignment what you want.
No more poor projects and bad clients; just great work that inspires you and brings joy. Sound good? Listen in and be sure to subscribe.
#manifestation #positiveThinking #business #freelancing #meditation
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Positive Affirmations for Freelancers (Build Your Confidence)
The Solo Collective
01/22/24 • 4 min
When you work alone it can be really hard to maintain a positive mindset.
It's easy to let negativity creep in through a combination of negative self-talk and bad experiences. This is where positive affirmations come in handy.
I empower freelancers to build their confidence and resilience so they can hit their business and income goals. In this podcast episode I share a few affirmations and mantras to combat negative self talk and help you feel stronger, more capable and positive in your business.
Listen daily, or whenever you need, to give yourself a quick pick-me-up. Positive affirmations are science-backed. Your brain will believe what you tell it - so many sure you're telling yourself positive and uplifting things!
#positiveThinking #mantras #affirmations #positiveAffirmations #confidence
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15 Lessons from 15 Years Freelancing
The Solo Collective
01/15/24 • 17 min
Going freelance can be the best thing for your career, income and even self-esteem. But for many of us, the challenges can be hard hitting.
Dealing with imposter syndrome, mistrusting other people, getting ghosted and struggling to find clients are all things that most freelancers have to deal with.
In this episode I share my 15 key lessons from 15 years in business. These range from having faith in the process to becoming a salesperson.
It was a pleasure to look back and join these dots - I'm certain this will resonate with you, or help you in some small way, wherever you are on your journey.
#freelancing #business #webdesign #confidence #entrepreneurship
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How to Confidently Take Control of Your Sales Process
The Solo Collective
01/08/24 • 11 min
Do you struggle to make sales as a freelancer? When a referral comes through, does it feel like there is a tonne of pressure to perform and impress your potential new client?
If so, you're not alone! In fact, I used to fumble my way through discovery calls and sales calls. Usually, the client would take over and I would become a glorified note-taker.
In this episode I share tips to increase your conversation rate by leading the sales conversation with confidence. No more letting your prospect's run the show - now it's your time to shine.
#confidence #leadership #sales #freelancing
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5 Questions To Identify Your Ideal Client
The Solo Collective
01/01/24 • 11 min
Having coached hundreds of creative freelancers and agency owners, I've noticed that almost all of them have struggled to identify their ideal client.
Because they don't know who they would love to work with, they end up taking on lots of clients and projects that don't light them up. The result is a very hit-or-miss business that can cause stress and anxiety.
In this podcast episode I share 5 questions you can ask yourself to help identify your ideal client. The questions themselves should be used to trigger your thinking, to help you go deeper into your beliefs and mindsets about your business.
Trust this process, implement it and your client based will shift for the better.
#icp #icf #idealClient #niching
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How I Went from Freelancer to Agency Owner in 5 Steps
The Solo Collective
12/19/23 • 11 min
For over 10 years I struggled as a freelance web developer. I would take on any work that came my way, I would compromise my boundaries and I would always allow myself to be haggled down on price.
If you resonate with this, and would like to build a stronger and more resilient creative business, I share the 5 steps I took to move from fragile freelancer to the owner of a thriving agency. I hired a brand designer, copywriter and web developer to help deliver my web design projects.
If you're looking for advice for freelancers, tips to move to the agency model and general advice on how to improve your mindset, energy levels and strategy, you won't want to miss this episode!
#freelancing #agency #growth #webdevelopment
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Freelancer or Business Owner?
The Solo Collective
02/12/24 • 12 min
It might sound synonymous, but there is a BIG difference between freelancing and business ownership.
I have traversed this path several times now, and I've identified 3 key distinctions between being a freelancer and being a business owner.
In this week's episode we look at what goes into the journey from freelancer to business owner.
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Solo Collective have?
The Solo Collective currently has 20 episodes available.
What topics does The Solo Collective cover?
The podcast is about Freelancing, Entrepreneurship, Design, Web Development, Podcasts, Selling, Sales, Business, Copywriting and Confidence.
What is the most popular episode on The Solo Collective?
The episode title '5 Tips to Avoid Getting Ghosted' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Solo Collective?
The average episode length on The Solo Collective is 13 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Solo Collective released?
Episodes of The Solo Collective are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of The Solo Collective?
The first episode of The Solo Collective was released on Dec 19, 2023.
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