Goalden Girls Podcast Episode #85 - Why Collaborations are the Fastest Way to Experience Growth in your Business and Life with Danielle Wiebe from Business Babes Collective

When it comes to business, and frankly, all types of success, our culture seems to be SO focused on doing it fast. 

Get rich quick. Get 10,000 followers fast, $10k months NOW. Build and scale QUICKLY!!

Those are the messages we all get sent multiple times a day, and of course, because of that, it’s NO WONDER we often feel like things are happening slowly, or we feel like we should be doing more, or feel like we’re falling behind.

I know a LOT of us feel this pressure to do more, be more, do it faster, in fact why not do it yesterday.

I ALSO know that a lot of us feel lonely and isolated. And we look around wondering why we aren’t “more successful” - no matter what the definition of success is. 

There’s a beautiful African proverb that I believe describes what need to shift:

“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.”

Today’s episode is about going far - together. 

In our hyper-individualized society, we’re doing it without villages, support networks, and close knit family and friends. This episode is about changing that: doing it differently and going TOGETHER.

Today’s guest is the incredible Danielle Wiebe.  Danielle is a community builder, collaboration expert, business strategist and the founder of Business Babes Collective, a global community for female entrepreneurs.

With over 11 years of entrepreneurial experience in multiple different industries, (Including Sales for High-End Electronics, Health & Wellness, Weddings, Conferences & Digitial Marketing), Danielle loves teaching women to create strategic and profitable collaborations, as well as building a strong foundation and systems to be able to scale their businesses without having to work around the clock.

2020 Turned Danielle’s Business upside down. The main source of income for the business (Events) was GONE overnight Danielle was forced to do a massive pivot online (at the same time she also found out she was pregnant and was dealing with major burnout!) Within the last 3 years, Danielle has pivoted her entire business online and has been able to replace the lost income and scale the online community which now reaches thousands of women around the world through her social media channels, e-mail list and podcast!

By the end of this episode, you’ll:

  • Understand what stops people from collaborating and be able to recognize it - and move past it for yourself

  • Hear why the old school mindset of needing to “crush our competition” is rooted in scarcity and learn a new way to look at your competition that sets you apart and up for success

  • See what’s possible because of collaborations - and feel open to the possibilities and way it can change your life and business

  • Understand how you can get started, even if you’re new, not sure what value you have to offer or how to get over the dreaded imposter syndrome of “I don’t know enough, I have nothing to offer, I dont’ have enough followers”.. Etc

  • Learn examples and lessons from both super successful collaborations.. And disastrous ones…

  • Walk away with powerful tips on collaboration including what kind of research to do, how to track your contacts, how to build genuine relationships, how to pitch and all the steps to make it happen

  • Be inspired by stories of “BIG” name collaborations, of which Danielle has done MANY

  • Feel confident and comfortable hearing “no” and learn how to reframe rejection to feel EXCITED to get more “no’s”

You’ll: 

  • Understand that community isn't just something that is "Nice to Have" - It's essential. 

  • Have Awareness That Collaborations are one of the fastest way to scale your business and reach your goals. 

This is all about showing you that there’s a different way to grow a business – and opening your mind to the idea that consistent collaborations and working collectively is a great way to grow your business (versus just trying to go viral and leaving it up to chance)

By the end of this episode, you’ll look at your Competition as your biggest collaborative partners and allies, and know where to start. 

You’ll Feel: 

  • Excited, inspired, nerve-cited to try it, open to all the possibilities that can change your business and life.

Here are the juicy bits you can look forward to:

  • How to re-frame the fear of rejection ( 17:24)

  • The best way to view your competitors (26:41)

  • Tips on Collaboration (42:59)

  • Rapid Fire Question (1:36:49)


 


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  • Danielle’s Bio:

    Danielle is a community builder, collaboration expert, business strategist and the founder of Business Babes Collective, a global community for female entrepreneurs. With over 11 years of entrepreneurial experience in multiple different industries, (Including Sales for High-End Electronics, Health & Wellness, Weddings, Conferences & Digital Marketing), Danielle loves teaching women to create strategic and profitable collaborations, as well as building a strong foundation and systems to be able to scale their businesses without having to work around the clock.

    In the first 5 years of building Business Babes Collective, Danielle and her Team were able to launch into 5 chapters across North America. In 2020, the business was re-imagined with a huge emphasis on providing digital resources and support for Female Entrepreneurs.

    2020 Turned Danielle’s Business upside down. The main source of income for the business (Events) was GONE overnight Danielle was forced to do a massive pivot online (at the same time she also found out she was pregnant and was dealing with major burnout!) Within the last 2 years, Danielle has pivoted her entire business online and has been able to replace the lost income and scale the online community which now reaches thousands of women around the world through our social media channels, e-mail list and podcast!

    After Hitting Burnout multiple times, Danielle knew there needed to be a better way. That’s what lead her to learn how she could build a business that gave her more freedom, as well as create recurring, passive income and flexibility to pursue her passions and start building her family!  As a Wife and Mom to a one-year-old baby girl, Rosie, Danielle’s mission is to help other women launch and scale profitable businesses without working long hours or sacrificing their values. She believes that ALL women can experience time and financial freedom and live fulfilled and purposeful lives.

    Danielle serves her community through her podcast, live events, group masterminds as well as her signature business program: Action Takers Club. She believes that community and collaboration are vital in the growth of any successful business!

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Lisa



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