How to Collaborate with Industry Peers Successfully

Henry Ford once said, “Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success." 

In this episode, Chris discusses the importance of collaborations with industry peers, and how to do it successfully! He talks about his brand new podcast, This is Online Business, in which he co-hosted with his friend of 10+ years, Jeff Walker. 

Chris emphasizes the benefits that collaborations can bring, why it’s a great learning tool for us entrepreneurs and his top five reasons for why it’s essential for positioning yourself as an expert in your niche. 

Episode Timestamps

• [01:53] - The pandemic forced us to stay more connected
• [03:05] - Where the idea of This is Online Business came from
• [04:39] - Good people attract good people
• [07:12] - Cross promotion and the benefits it can bring
• [08:37] - The importance of co-creating content
• [10:33] - How to kickstart the collaboration conversation
• [13:23] - Combining resources and 
• [15:19] - Where Chris and Jeff’s friendship began

Essential Learning Points From This Episode

• What you shouldn’t be worried about when it comes to collaborating with someone else
• The huge benefits collaboration can have on your business
• The importance of surrounding yourself with smart people
• Why you should be building meaningful relationships 

Important Links & Mentions From This Episode 

• Listen to This is Online Business on Apple
• Listen to This is Online Business on Spotify
• Take the Next Step Business Assessment
• Get a Signed & Limited Edition of Rise of the Youpreneur
• Join the Youpreneur Incubator Waitlist
• Apply for Chris’ Inner Circle, the Round Table Mastermind
• Subscribe to Chris’ YouTube Channel
• Browse the Youpreneur FM Podcast Archive

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