• Art
    • Prints
      • All Prints
      • Silent Generations
    • Originals
  • Wallpaper
    • All Wallpaper
      • Honeysuckle
      • Pure Life
      • Divine Femme
  • Books
  • Modern Magic by Katie Leigh

  • Coaching
    • Business Coaching
    • Resources
  • About
  • Blog
0

Modern Magic by Katie Leigh

How to Build Partnerships
Business

Creating Partnerships

June 21, 2021

Bite Size Bits: My goal this year was to connect with other businesses. To interview on podcasts, to build partnerships and expose each other’s brands to our audiences. Why? Because reaching new audiences is the BEST way to grow you brand. What better way than by getting the seal of approval from a brand that audience already trusts?

As with every year, I come up with goals to achieve for my business and my personal life. Goals that include things like, practice yoga 2x a week, hit 6-figures in my business, go on a trip out of country, and interview on other’s podcasts.

These goals all have specifics to them and steps to achieve them (just like I lay out in this post). But the goal that has the biggest impact when it comes to my business, is networking and building partnerships.

Last week I talked about having a support system that was there when you had your darker days. But having a network of business owners that you can work together with is just as important.

Partnerships allow you to get in front of an already established audience that fits yourideal customer. That audience trusts the brand they follow and therefore are more likely to be interested in you because they’ve gotten your seal of approval. But it’s even more than that. Creating a relationship with another brand will help you to learn more things about the industry, get new ideas, and even have someone to go to when days are hard and you need a person around who understands.

Networking groups, Facebook Groups, and making friends with your favorite shop owners isn’t about figuring out what others can do for you. Building a partnership is about figuring out what you can do for them. How do you add value, how do you provide support? The more you give, the more you’ll see come back to you.

Let go of the “me” mentality, and embrace the idea that “we’re in this together.” Make a list of brands that you think have a similar audience to you and then figure out what your brand can do to support them. Only after you know how to add value to their lives should you reach out and talk about some form of partnership – A social media giveaway, a podcast interview, a small business pop-up shop at the park– whatever it is, make sure they know how you’ll be supporting their business.

Just like you build trust with your customers, you need to build trust with businesses. And then see just how amazing those partnerships can be.

We’re in this together. Don’t ever forget that.

Sincerely,

Share
Katie Leigh

Bonjour, I'm Katie Leigh. I wear many hats but I call myself an artist and slow living advocate. Here on this blog, you'll find me writing about living intentionally and my life in the slow lane. If you want articles like these sent directly to your inbox sign up for my newsletter with the form in the righthand sidebar!

You May Also Like

January 18, 2023

Feminine Energy in Business: A softer approach to Your Business Strategy

September 18, 2020

Sharing Your Unique Story with Behind the Scenes Photos

June 24, 2021

Why You need an image library

Bonjour, I’m Katie

I'm here to show you the magic in the ordinary. In slowing down and tuning in you'll find new inspiration in your life and your work. Join me on this journey to living intentionally and see how a little modern magic can transform your world.

Find What You Need

Support Charity Water

One of the many magics of my everyday is having access to clean drinking water. Help others experience the same magic by donating to Charity Water.

Favorite Brands

25% Off Moo

$10 off Birthday Books

50% off 17Hats

20% off August Uncommon

10% off Brighton Cookie Cutters

Grow Your Art Business, Sell Wholesale with Faire

Lets Collaborate Together

How can I help put a little magic in your life? Let's connect!

Connect with me

  • Services
  • About
  • Blog
  • Contact

Copyright © 2023 Modern Magic by Katie Leigh. All Rights Reserved.Site Powered by Pix & Hue.