This episode is all about multi-business collaborations, including blog hops, multi-designer make-a-longs, and in-person events. I share 4 reasons you might want to participate in such a collaboration, 7 tips for organization a multi-business collaboration, and 5 ways for being an ideal collaborator when you're not organizing the event.

4 reasons you might want to participate in a multi-business collaboration

There are many reasons you may want to participate in such an event, but here are the four major ones:

• Introduce your business to a new audience and expand your reach.
• Network with other businesses and sponsors you may not have access to on your own.
• Earn more money.
• Develop friendships with like-minded business owners.

I share more details about each of these in the episode.

So, are you ready to organize one of these collaborative shindigs?

If so, here are 7 tips for successfully organizing a collaborative event.

• Manage your fear of rejection.
• Decide who's in charge.
• Choose to curate or have open invitations.
• Get organized.
• Invite and follow up.
• Reach out to sponsors.
• Keep your word and thank your collaborators.

I go into more detail about each tip in the episode.

Hmm, that sounds hard. I'd rather participate than organize.

Here are 6 ways to be an ideal collaborator that gets invited back again and again.

• Join groups.
• Read and follow directions.
• Ask questions if you're confused or have concerns.
• Communicate, especially about problems or delays.
• Promote the entire event/collaboration, not just your participation in it.

And, for bonus brownie points, offer to help the organizer(s). I share more details on each way in the episode.

 

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