http://www.amandamillerlittlejohn.com/podcast As you build your brand, eventually, if you're doing things right, you'll need some help. But how will you find it? In today's episode, I explore how to move beyond the one-woman show and grow a team that builds your empire.

Do you consider yourself an artist or "creative"? Are you used to being an independent contributor, a technician, a one-woman show? Have you tried to grow your empire by yourself?

Yeah, you can't.

We dish about trust issues, opening yourself up to others and finding qualified talent to support you as you grow your team.

A few tips from the episode:

FIRST If you can't afford to hire someone, ask yourself what can you potentially offer to someone that may entice them to help you out in a barter situation?

You may have experience, encouragement, relationships, or even tangible skills. Evaluate what you have to offer in terms of mentorship and connections.

SECOND Open your heart and trust that there are people out there who are willing to help you and champion you. People are out there - just open yourself up to it! Believe that what you have to offer is amazing and that people would be thrilled to work alongside you.

THIRD Envision your team and how it would work. Have a picture in your mind of how your team would look, where you would work, etc.

FOUR Talk to the winners! Winners typically run together. Ask them for their recommendations.

FIFTH Talk to professors and ask them to recommend their VERY BEST students.

Talk to leaders in your community who have access to many different people - what have they heard when making their rounds?

SIXTH Look to your own tribe! Who is following you on social media? Who is already opted in? There may be someone there who'd love the opportunity to help you grow your brand.

Hope these tips help you move beyond the one-woman show. Leave a comment and share your tips for growth so we can figure this out together.