Maggie Karshner
Business and accountability coach for solo-preneurs going self-employed
| Hourly rate range | $80 to $160 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Founders and business owners |
| Also coaches | Life coach |
| Credentials | B.A. in Geography, Syracuse University |
Maggie Karshner is a business and accountability coach who helps creative solo-preneurs move from working for others to working for themselves. Her clients build businesses in fields like consulting, coaching, real estate, massage, dance, yoga and non-profits. She has over ten years of experience in small business management, non-profit support and corporate consulting. She has started two businesses herself. She uses her marketing background to help clients grow their client base.
What Maggie helps with
Maggie helps people who want to leave a job and work for themselves but worry about money, structure and getting clients. She turns a big leap into a small, planned step.
- Planning the move from employed to self-employed
- Knowing you can pay your bills before you leave your job
- Staying on track without a boss or set schedule
- Handling business licenses and other tedious setup tasks
- Finding more clients
- Building a marketing plan that grows your clientele
Who Maggie works with
Maggie works with creative solo-preneurs and people thinking about self-employment. Her clients include aspiring self-employed people, side-hustlers and small-business owners. They work in fields such as consulting, coaching, real estate, therapy, massage, dance, yoga and non-profits.
How Maggie works
Maggie builds a transition plan with each client so the move from employed to self-employed is a small step with safety nets. Clients confirm they can pay their bills before they leave their job. She breaks tedious tasks into manageable steps and teaches strategies for staying on track and creating structure. She also builds a marketing plan with tools and tips aimed at the biggest results.
Background and qualifications
Maggie has over ten years of experience across several areas. She has managed a small business, supported non-profits, worked in corporate business consulting and coached solo-preneurs. She has also started two businesses of her own. She holds a B.A. in Geography from Syracuse University. She uses her marketing expertise to help clients get more clients and grow their business.
Maggie Karshner pricing
Programs and services
- Free 30-minute initial consultation
Maggie Karshner reviews
The CoachVouch take
Maggie plans the move to self-employment in small steps so clients know they can pay their bills before they leave their jobs.
Best for creative professionals who want to leave a job for self-employment and need a safe plan, structure and marketing help.
Common questions
How much does Maggie Karshner charge?
Coaching with Maggie runs $80 to $160 an hour. Message Maggie from this page for an exact quote.
What does Maggie Karshner help with?
Maggie Karshner helps with planning the move from employed to self-employed, knowing you can pay your bills before you leave your job, staying on track without a boss or set schedule and handling business licenses and other tedious setup tasks.
Is Maggie Karshner certified?
Maggie Karshner lists: B.A. in Geography, Syracuse University.
Does Maggie Karshner offer a free first session?
Yes. She offers a free 30-minute initial consultation to all clients. It is a chance to see if you are a good fit.
What kinds of businesses does Maggie help with?
She works with solo-preneurs in fields such as consulting, coaching, real estate, therapy, massage, dance, yoga and non-profits.
How do I contact Maggie Karshner?
Send Maggie a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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