reduce the likelihood that you’ll be subconsciously unauthentic during conversations and
discussions. This will help you cultivate more
meaningful relationships.
Be open to opportunities that come your way, start
conversations, and be willing to listen to others and
opportunities to build relationships will flow naturally!
Live Events
Some of my favorite entrepreneurial memories
are from the live events I’ve attended. Be sure
to check out a mix of events too, not always the
same topic or niche. Some of my favorites include Create + Cultivate, the Savvy Experience,
and Creative at Heart.
About the Author
Honest Conversation
Is there a fellow creative entrepreneur whose
Instagram feed inspires you every day? Is there
someone who was on your favorite episode of
a podcast who challenged you to take action?
What about someone whose email newsletter you
open religiously?
Connect with these people!
Some of my closest “business friends” are friends
I made by commenting on Instagram or simply
saying thank you for all the incredible information they share.
Partnerships
Do you have an idea for your business but you
don’t feel confident you could execute it alone?
Don’t! Work with someone to bring the project
to life, whether it’s bringing accounting skills to
your audience or collaborating on an e-course.
The partnerships that I’ve worked on (and continue to work on) have not only brought a sense
of community to my business through having
someone else to work with, but they’ve also
brought in financial wins represented by increased revenue on the project due to twice the
promotional power and twice the behind the
scenes effort.
There are many ways to create a sense of community in your business, even as a solopreneur.
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Dannie Fountain is a marketing consultant and the
Founder of LE Consulting. She has worked in marketing for brands such as Whirlpool, H&R Block,
and Mr. Kate. Her greatest passion is traveling the
world - she’s been to 21 countries (4 continents)
and half the US so far, always with another trip on
the horizon! She’s a certified scuba diver as well as
having her student pilot certification. Her passion
and unique skills are evident in her well-rounded
approach to marketing.
Dannie works with entrepreneurs to brainstorm,
strategize, and implement marketing plans and
processes to better their business. Her work also
includes creating strategies for hiring and managing a team as a creative entrepreneur. In addition
to her marketing work, she’s the author of a series
of successful e-courses.
leconsulting.org