PODCAST: Elevating the Conversation on Competition

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT PEER BASHING IN 90-SECS

Have you ever seen someone bash their competition? I have, and I know you have too. 

Sometimes I understand why they do it (even if I disagree), and other times I don’t. Either way, over time, it gets old. It kills the mood, damages the morale of people who need the courage to start, and is counterproductive to building community.

Think about it — no one wants to see negative talk all the time. It’s one of the main reasons I steer clear of talking poorly about my peers, my competition, or people in the same industry. 

I don’t build my business, my brand, or my personal image on the backs of bashing others. 

And here’s another BIG reason why. It lowers my chances of collaborating with peers who can help me boost my competitive edge. 

It’s true. The people you bash could be the same ones who teach you something that moves you leaps and bounds. They could be essential to your NEXT great partnership. They could be a connector for you. A bridge between you and the NEXT level in your business, or your career! Shoot, they could even hire you. But bashing them makes these opportunities real hard. In some cases, impossible. 

Bashing the competition kills collaborations before they start. And you need collaborations. They are an essential way to expand your network and net worth. Whether you dream of entrepreneurship, ownership, or desire to help others on any level — collaborations can open you up to new markets and new ways to expand your community. 

ONE-TAP FREEBIES

Here are two gifts to help you CREATE OPPORTUNITY through collaborations: 

✓ A One-sheet Template

✓ A Collaboration-interest Template

HOW TO USE THE FREEBIES

Use them to introduce yourself and walk through the doors that await you!

The One-sheet will make introducing yourself to others and collaborating easier. It tells people who you are, what you do, and what type of collaborations you can do. It’s short, designed well, and explains itself. Seriously – this ready-to-use sheet includes instructions, so it’s easier to customize and complete.

The Collaboration-interest template is copy/paste ready. Use it to introduce yourself to people you want to collaborate with by sending it via email or a messaging service. The template helps you explain why you want to collaborate, desired partnerships, and more. Again it’s copy/paste ready, so you can plug-in your info and go. 

Now that you know why each is useful to you and how it will bring you instant value – use it and use it well.

But first, remember podcast episode #103. Yep, it’s still here waiting on you. Tap the link below to listen. 

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Using Collaborations to Grow Beyond Your Present Sphere of Influence

This message covers why:

DANTE + LOLA

Dante is a money magnet and the king of optimization. He loves creating plans that cut losses, increase profits, and build cash.

Lola is a genius at creating digital content and obsessed with organization. Her gift is making things simple and organizing creative projects.

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