Here's how you can foster connections with fellow entrepreneurs to achieve mutual growth and support.

I’ve heard many comments over the last few years that networking is nothing more than a business drinking session with little value to companies. It’s ’old hat’ ‘old school’ Really? These people clearly don’t understand the concept? Getting to know someone in a social environment is by far the best way to get know people! Be relaxed, be yourself, don’t ‘sell’…just connect, get to know people. People deal with people they like, and getting to like someone is a social thing. If you’ve not done it, do it, if you feel no benefit, go with someone who does. #HappyNetwoking

Criar conex?es com outros empreendedores é um processo contínuo que requer tempo, esfor?o e autenticidade. Ao investir nesses relacionamentos, você n?o só expande sua rede, mas também constrói uma base sólida de apoio mútuo que pode ser inestimável para o crescimento de seu negócio e carreira.

Segun mi experiencia uno de los mejores ambientes para establecer relaciones profesionales y personales es el network sobre tendencias de interes en comun, emprendimiento, dise?o de proyectos, busqueda de aliados estrategicos. Tambien he participado en foros de acompa?amiento a emprendedores gratuitos para motivar la colaboracion como herramienta de afianzamiento en mi red empresarial y de clientes,

Make sure you smile and treat every connection as a human rather than a potential client or business partner. People trust you more and value you more when you are real, rather than excessively strategic and targeted.

Fostering connections with fellow entrepreneurs involves attending networking events, joining communities, offering support, collaborating on projects, and maintaining regular communication. These efforts build trust, encourage knowledge sharing, and create opportunities for mutual growth and support in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Stay open minded, look for ads and signs wherever you are. You never know where a new platform can take you and who you can meet as a result.

Plataformas online s?o trampolins de relacionamento, troca de ideias e experiências, mas é preciso ficar esperto ao que encontrar, e qual a real inten??o como contribui??o. Afinal, a exposi??o é universal!

Being in my line of expertise has been eye opening for me in how people from many walks of life can connect on a business level emotionally and it's remarkable to see how these interactions has taken root in communities with little to no access to these kinds of platforms at all. Innovation is when a idea can always be improved with creativity and imagination at the forefront and also exploring what can work and what wouldn't and the reasons why is exceptional

Online platforms are the fastest way to build a following at scale, but it's easy to get lost in the herd of other online personas when trying to engage specific people or companies. Meeting in person doesn't have the numbers of online platforms, but is better than online for engaging specific people about specific things IF you can get in front of the specific person in real life at a networking event. That being said, online platforms are the new meta for scaling networking. As always... BE INTERESTING, SO THEY ARE INTERESTED.

Es algo esencial en la manera en como se hace negocio actualmente, en mi experiencia por medio de plataformas en líneas hice conexiones claves con personas que ahora son parte importante en mi red de contactos.

You can likely also mentor each other and realise that you are all in a same boat, facing similar challenges. This is reassuring and makes you realise you are not alone.

Participar de discurs?es onde dúvidas para muitos é sanadas, ou esclarecedoras, é fundamental em grupos que promovem confian?a.

When creating a mastermind resist the urge to pack the event out. Creating smaller, more intimate groups allows for deeper level of connection and potential to build lasting relationships. I host a monthly mini-mastermind for women entrepreneurs. We have an intimate core group that has connected outside of the mastermind room, supporting each others businesses and promoting each other on social media and in other rooms. As we grow monthly, I plan to divide the group into smaller groups during our work sessions so that the intimacy, connection, problem solving and brainstorming continues. Everyone gets to walk away feeling full.

This is a great avenue to expand the areas of competence and the markets of our enterprises. It is relevant to choose several peer managers with whom we intend to build new projects together, and start working on concrete innovative products or services. Thus, we all are highly motivated to invest resources, and we are enriched by the team work!

This is a great option! When everyone involved has some proverbial "skin in the game" then this type of venture lends itself to everyone making the effort necessary to accomplish the goals of the shared venture. Critical to specifically outline the expectations and requirements of all parties involved. How does one leave the shared venture? What does that mean for any remaining parties and how is it handled? Remember that everything this great when getting things set up...until it isn't because things may have gone sour months down the road. Protect everyone by making sure you anticipate potential issue that may arise in the future no matter how remote they may be in your mind today.

Collaborations and shared ventures are vital to the success of both new and established entrepreneurs. When preparing to pitch a potential collaboration it is important to think of the other business owner as a client. As a client, you want to make sure that there is a value exchange that solves a problem. Recently, I've seen several small business owners pitching other businesses for collaborations that offer "exposure" or "visibility". It's happening so frequently that entrepreneurs and creatives now regard them as "bad" words. While visibility is a challenge of many new businesses there should be a clearly defined ROI before a business owner agrees to invest time, products, event space, services, partnerships or collaborations.

The entrepreneurial journey can be exhilarating, but it can also be isolating. Shared Ventures flips the script, turning your fellow entrepreneurs from competitors into collaborators, fostering a network that breeds mutual growth and support. Shared Ventures is not just about making connections; it's about cultivating a supportive and collaborative environment. By actively fostering relationships with fellow entrepreneurs, you create a network that propels your business forward. Remember, a rising tide lifts all boats. The more you help your fellow entrepreneurs succeed, the more they will help you achieve your own dreams. So, step out, connect, and watch your business and your network flourish together.

Mentors come in many different forms and are a great option for many reasons. Mentors can be known people in your network of life already or often can be found online in more of a "follow" situation where the relationship is more one-sided. Critical to make sure your mentor is your mentor for the right reasons when it's not someone already in your life. Are you choosing them for the correct reasons? Are they choosing you for the correct reasons? When job hunting, mentors can be an instrumental tool in helping find that new position, so don't be afraid to ask when help is needed!

Mentorship relationships are one of the most dynamic relationships you can experience in your personal or professional life. With this in mind, it is important to go into these relationships with intentionality and clear expectations. Once engaged in a mentorship relationships it is important to remember that the relationship is mutually beneficial; the mentee isn't the only one learning. The mentor can learn from the mentee as well. So if you are the mentee, don't be afraid to speak up, add value and contribute.

I heard a speaker once say that everyone needs a Paul, and everyone needs a Timothy. For development of humanity, it is our responsibility to seek out mentors that will give us wise counsel and to pass that wise council onto those in our charge.

Always remember that the five key elements of mentorship include offering guidance, support, fostering empowerment, building networks, and providing honest feedback. It is our duty to steer emerging talent towards executive roles, regardless of the field.

Ser mentor o tener uno creo que puede ayudar mucho. Sobretodo la experiencia en el sector empresarial similar para no cometer errores o avanzar más rápidamente a los objetivos. Como mentor puedes ofrecer tus experiencias asesorando en diferentes temas que puedan ser difíciles de resolver cuando la empresa empieza a funcionar y surgen más problemas iniciales. Puedes ofrecer tu visión de cómo enfocar la empresa en ventas, que es por lo menos en mi opinión el punto principal donde gira toda la estructura de lo que quieres o estás empezando a crear.

I totally agree! Reciprocal support is indeed the bedrock of strong entrepreneurial relationships. Having transitioned from being a Physical Therapist in the healthcare industry to an industry far from it - in luxury resale consulting in the recommerce fashion luxury industry, I've experienced firsthand the importance of this principle by being the recipient of such support from amazing connections. Not only celebrating each others' successes but, more so, offering a helping hand during each others’ challenges fosters a resilient community. This journey has taught me that mutual support transcends mere business transactions—it's about growing together as entrepreneurs and individuals; and elevating our collective success.

Claro que es así, cuando apoyas a tu compa?ero a alcanzar sus objetivos al final sales más recompensado. Muchas veces sales beneficiado económicamente sin buscarlo directamente. Porque lo que necesita el, tú se lo puedes ofrecer y al ver el resultado que tiene en su proyecto; se corre la voz y empieza a surgir nuevas sinergias en tu negocio. Además al apoyar a los demás creas sólidas bases empresariales de confianza donde los demás cuentan contigo para resolver sus problemas confiando en que eres una persona resolutiva que la puede ayudar de forma real!!

Siempre centrados. al final del otro lado de la negociación hay una persona, un amigo una historia, dentro de tus posibilidades siempre debe estar dispuesto en ser de ayuda a otros.

The Power of We: Fostering Connections for Entrepreneurial Growth The entrepreneurial path is paved with passion, resilience, and...loneliness? While the dream of building something from the ground up is undeniably exciting, the solo nature of the journey can leave even the most determined feeling isolated. This is where the power of connection comes in. By fostering relationships with fellow entrepreneurs, you can create a network that fosters mutual growth and support, turning competitors into collaborators.