Stay ConnectedScope Creep is 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 bullshit 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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In today’s episode, we dive deep into the uncharted waters of solopreneurship and examine the times we’ve wanted to quit. In a world where the dream is to break free from the corporate grind, what happens when you find yourself yearning for that 9-5 “stability?” In a society that champions quitting corporate life, we'll explore the paradox of considering whether it's time to quit solopreneurship and seek the support and structure of a traditional job. Buckle up as we unravel the emotions, cho...
In case you missed it—Scope Creep is now a weekly show! And today, we’re catching you up on some exciting things that have been happening in our lives. We’re also sharing the truth about what’s really happening behind the scenes at Scope Creep and what that means for the future of the show.We discuss: Our busy summer schedules—including a backyard wedding!How we’ve navigated podcasting sponsorship woes How we juggle creating a podcast while running businesses full timeLet’s Stay Con...
We’re Back! Welcome to Season 2 of Scope Creep! We’re starting this season on a high note and diving into a MUCH requested topic – money! How we make it and how much we make of it. This can be a tough topic for a lot of folks, but we’re facing it head on and breaking the ice by sharing our bottom lines.We discuss: the importance of salary transparencynavigating service rates as a business ownerhow to figure out what to charge (and what to do if you think you’re charging too much or too l...
Ready for some rapid fire hot takes and listener questions? In this final minisode, we share the pros and cons of hourly rates vs. project rates. We also share in a listener’s woes when it comes to a very common frustration we’ve all had.We hope you’ve enjoyed these minisodes and we are SO excited for Season 2. Thank you for all of your support. And as always….. Stay creepy. Subscribe now to make sure you don’t miss updates on Season 2!.Let’s stay connected, Scope Creep fam!Learn more at...
It can be tricky to manage a client's expectations (and oftentimes, this is where scope creep emerges!). In this minisode, we take a deeper dive into the complex emotions you may run into when working with different businesses and business owners. Tune in for tips on how to take a step back, gain some perspective, and maintain your personal boundaries.Subscribe now to make sure you don’t miss updates on Season 2!.Let’s stay connected!Learn more at: scopecreepshow.comFollow us on Instagram: ht...
How do you manage self-doubt even when you’ve been in your industry for a long time? To unpack this listener question, Liz conjures some wisdom from her past life as a mental health professional. Tune in to see what methods we use to keep self-doubt at bay (or at least manage it).Subscribe now to make sure you don’t miss our mini-episode series.Let’s stay connected!Learn more at: scopecreepshow.comFollow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/scopecreepshowFollow us on TikTok: https://tiktok....
Minisode 2: So You’ve Been Ghosted…..Ghosted. We've all been there, whether it's been in a professional or romantic relationship.This week, we’re sharing a listener story about being ghosted by a client and discussing the renowned (and slightly cringe) ghostbusting technique called the *magic email.* Can you guess who has tried this method before … and did it work? Subscribe now to make sure you don’t miss our mini-episode series.Let’s stay connected!Learn more at: scopecreepshow.comFoll...
As we gear up for season 2, we wanted to leave you with some minisodes where we answer Scope Creep listener questions and share some juicy client horror stories. In this episode, we discuss the delicate art of requesting client reviews and the situations that can make that process complicated. Stay tuned for some tips on getting testimonials that are worth posting. Subscribe now to make sure you don’t miss our mini-episode series.Let’s stay connected!Learn more at: scopecreepshow.comFoll...
It’s the season finale of Scope Creep! For our final episode of the season, we opened up our inboxes for listener questions and the Scope Creep fam did not disappoint! Today we’re talking about sticky solopreneurship situations like:How to handle clients who ghost you or quit showing up to callsHow to respond to requests for free labor (aka unpaid test projects) and still win workWhat to do when you discover the other people on a project have no idea what they’re doing and you’re tempted to o...
Shiny object syndrome. Serious scope creep. An unholy attachment to bad ideas.These are the top 3 client management challenges freelancers and solopreneurs consistently face. So this week, Liz and Jamie are opening up the Scope Creep email vault to share some past client emails that demonstrate these afflictions (identifying info redacted, of course). They’re talking about how they responded (vs. what they were tempted to say!) and how they manage tough client conversations. Tu...
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