
Maggie Karshner, Self-Employment Coach
About
Are you afraid of leaving your job to pursue what you really want to be doing? Are you unsure if you can make enough to live off of doing your dream? Does unstructured time make you worry you won't get anything done? Are you overwhelmed at the thought of getting a business license and the other tedious parts of running your own business? Are you drawing a blank on how to get more clients?
Together we can turn your passion into a viable business! We'll make a plan for the transition from employed to self-employed so the step is a small one and has plenty of safety nets. You'll know before that transition that you'll be able to pay your bills. You'll learn strategies for keeping yourself on track and creating the structure you need. I'll break the overwhelmingly tedious tasks down into manageable steps and guide you through the process. Using my marketing expertise, I'll provide you with tools and tips on how to make your marketing efforts return the biggest results. We'll develop a winning marketing plan that will grow your clientele.
I have ten year's experience encompassing managing a small business, supporting non-profits, corporate business consulting, and, of course, coaching wonderful solo-preneurs. I have a BA in Geography from Syracuse University. I am an entrepreneur myself twice over. I've been featured in The Seattle Times and King 5.
I offer a free initial consultation session to all my clients. That's 60 minutes where we can find out if we're a good fit, and you can pick my brain for all it's worth, no strings attached.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
My process always starts with a free intial session. This is our chance to get to know each other and see how we might work together. I usually ask for background on you so that I can understand where you're coming from. I also ask about where you're trying to take your business. Then I'm able to share how I could see myself supporting you towards your goals.
After that, we'd set up a time for weekly one hour sessions. I ask for an initial 3 month commimtment so that we can achieve a noticeable goal. Each month is $500 (prorated if starting mid-month.)
Do you have a standard pricing system for your services? If so, please share the details here.
I typically charge $500 per month.
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a pro in your area of expertise?
I wrote this blog article about selecting a coach: https://www.maggiekarshner.com/blog/selecting-a-coach-what-are-you-looking-for