Hey, Let’s Collab

What if you could collaborate with successful entrepreneurs, grow your network, and create valuable content for your audience without hosting a full online summit?

In today's episode, I'm chatting with Dr. Destini Copp, business strategist and founder of The Creator's MBA, about how she used a simple LinkedIn post to find collaboration partners for a live newsletter roundtable. Instead of asking busy business owners to create presentations or promote a big event, she invited them to join a one-hour conversation about what's actually working in their businesses.

Destini shares why she started hosting roundtables as an easier alternative to summits and bundles, how she finds collaborators through LinkedIn, referrals, and existing relationships, and the simple process she uses to turn interested creators into confirmed panellists. We also talk about what makes a collaboration truly win-win, why she's selective about the events she participates in, and how to create partnership opportunities that busy entrepreneurs actually want to say yes to.

You don't need to organise a massive online event or ask your collaborators to do hours of work to build valuable business relationships. Sometimes, all it takes is a clear invitation, the right people, and a simple format that makes it easy for everyone to participate.

Here's what you'll learn:

• Why Destini started hosting live roundtable collaborations instead of traditional online summits, and how the format helps her connect with busy, experienced entrepreneurs
• How to find collaboration partners on LinkedIn using a simple public invitation, then turn comments, DMs, and referrals into confirmed roundtable panellists
• What to include in your roundtable registration form to collect speaker bios, website links, newsletters, and free gifts without creating unnecessary work for your collaborators
• How to organise a virtual roundtable using Zoom, simple speaker emails, promotional templates, and audience questions without requiring presentations or extensive preparation
• The biggest collaboration green flags and red flags, including time commitments, promotional expectations, audience alignment, and whether you know and trust the person pitching you
• Why not every collaboration needs to generate thousands of email subscribers, and how roundtables can create valuable content, strengthen business relationships, and lead to future partnerships

One of my biggest takeaways from this conversation is that the easier you make a collaboration, the more opportunities you create to work with people who might otherwise say no. Destini knows that her ideal collaborators don't necessarily have time to prepare summit presentations or commit to multiple promotional emails, so she created a format that asks them to simply show up and share their expertise. So before you plan your next big summit or bundle, consider whether a simple roundtable conversation could help you connect with the right people.

Want to see the actual LinkedIn post and DMs Destini used to invite her roundtable panellists? Grab your copy of my FREE Collab Scripts to get Destini's collaboration outreach messages and real pitches from other creators.

Guest Links

• The Creator's MBA Newsletter
• Website
• Instagram
• LinkedIn

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Finding the right collaboration partner can feel a lot like dating. You want someone who shares your values, shows up for you, and actually puts in the same effort. But how do you find those people without wasting your time on the wrong ones? In this episode, I’m joined by Sara Alepin, Devin Brinkley, Kristen Robinson, and LaKisha Mosley for a candid conversation about the good, the bad, and the downright frustrating side of collaborating with other creators. We’re sharing our worst collaboration experiences, the red flags we wish we’d spotted sooner, and the unexpected friendships that turned into some of our most successful business partnerships. From warm introductions and networking events to summit disasters and business besties who send referrals your way, we’re talking about how to find collaboration partners who actually support your growth, even if you’re an introvert or just getting started.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• How to find potential collaboration partners through warm introductions, networking events, masterminds, online communities, and even replying to someone's email newsletter
• Why shared values, aligned goals, and mutual support matter more than audience size when choosing the right collaboration partner
• The red flags to watch for in online summits, bundles, and joint venture partnerships, including changing promotional requirements, poor organisation, and one-sided expectations
• Why keeping your collaboration agreements, tracking links, and promotional results can help you protect your time and understand whether a partnership actually delivered
• How to turn casual connections into long-term business friendships that lead to referrals, speaking opportunities, email list growth, and sales
• Why your best collaboration partners don't have to be in the same niche as you, and how partnerships can evolve as your business grows
• How to overcome the fear of networking, pitching, and hearing no so you can keep putting yourself out there and finding the right people

If you take away anything from this conversation, it’s that finding the perfect collaboration partner isn’t about connecting with the biggest creators or saying yes to every opportunity. It’s about building genuine relationships with people who share your values, respect your boundaries, and want to see you succeed. Sometimes those connections start with a simple introduction, a reply to an email, or showing up at an event. And if you’ve had a bad collaboration experience, don’t let it stop you from finding the people who will actually help you grow. Before you go, please give this episode a like and review. If you’re ready to start connecting with potential collaboration partners, be sure to grab your copy of my free Collab Scripts. I’ll see you next week!

Guest Links:

Sara AlepinDevin BrinkleyKristen RobinsonLaKisha Mosley

Links:
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Instagram: Hey, Let's Collab (@heyletscollab) • Instagram profile
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What if hosting online bundles could help you grow your email list by thousands of subscribers without relying on social media or paid ads?

In today's episode, I'm chatting with Allison Hardy, email marketing strategist and founder of Emails That Sell, about how she grew her email list from 4,000 to 11,000 subscribers by hosting 15 collaborative bundles over two years. Her very first bundle brought in 1,200 subscribers, and she's been refining her bundle hosting strategy ever since.

Allison shares why she went from participating in bundles to hosting her own, how she finds new bundle contributors through referrals, and the simple email pitch she uses to turn mutual connections into successful collaborations. We also talk about what makes a bundle worth joining, the promotional requirements that make her say no, and how clear communication and simple systems make hosting large collaborations easier.

You don't need to know hundreds of creators or have a massive audience to start growing your email list through collaborations. But you do need the right partners, a clear invitation, and a system that makes it easy for everyone to participate.

Here's what you'll learn:

• How Allison grew her email list from 4,000 to 11,000 subscribers by hosting 15 bundles, including 1,200 subscribers from her first event
• Why hosting your own bundle can help you grow your email list faster than participating as a contributor, and what it takes to get started
• How to find new bundle contributors through referrals and write a simple collaboration email that gets responses without cold pitching
• What to include in your bundle contributor information sheet to set clear expectations around promotional requirements, deadlines, and audience alignment
• The biggest collaboration green flags and red flags, including unrealistic promotional demands, generic pitches, and partnerships that aren't a good fit for your business
• How clear communication, simple systems, and easy-to-access promotional materials can help you manage successful bundles and build lasting relationships with collaborators

One of my biggest takeaways from this conversation is that successful collaborations don't have to start with cold outreach. Allison has built a simple system that turns her existing contributors into a source of new connections, making it easier to find aligned partners and grow her bundles. And after going from 40 contributors in her first bundle to 109 in a recent one, she's proof that having the right systems in place can make even big collaborations manageable. So before you start sending hundreds of cold pitches, think about who you already know and who they might be able to introduce you to.

Want to see the actual email Allison uses to invite bundle contributors? Grab your copy of my FREE Collab Scripts to get Allison's referral-based outreach email and real collaboration pitches from other creators.

Guest Links

• Free Bundle Namer Tool
• Website
• Instagram

Links:
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What if you could land a $5,000 brand collaboration with fewer than 600 email subscribers?

In today's episode, I'm chatting with Nina Clapperton, founder of She Knows SEO, about how she landed her first paid speaking opportunity through a sponsored webinar with affiliate marketing platform. What started with a Facebook DM turned into a $5,000 partnership and one of the brand's highest-converting webinars.

Nina shares how becoming known for her expertise in SEO and AI helped attract this opportunity, why she confidently asked for $5,000 when the brand hadn't offered to pay her, and what she negotiated before saying yes. We also talk about how guest posting helped grow her business, when it makes sense to collaborate for exposure, and the red flags she looks for when evaluating partnership opportunities.

You don't need a massive following to land profitable brand collaborations. But you do need to know the value you bring to the table.

Here's what you'll learn:

• How Nina turned a Facebook DM into a $5,000 sponsored webinar with fewer than 600 email subscribers
• Why sharing your expertise for free can help you build authority, attract brand partnerships, and create paid opportunities
• How guest posting can help bloggers reach new audiences, grow website traffic, and build relationships with other creators
• Why Nina pitched $5,000 for her first paid webinar and what to consider when negotiating collaboration rates and contracts
• How to decide when to collaborate for exposure versus asking to be paid for your time and expertise
• The biggest collaboration red flags, including vague pitches, unrealistic promotional demands, and partnerships that offer little in return
• What to include in your collaboration pitch to make it easier for potential partners to say yes

One of my biggest takeaways from this conversation is that your audience size doesn't determine your value as a collaboration partner. Nina had fewer than 600 email subscribers when she landed this opportunity, but her expertise and reputation made her worth investing in. So don't underestimate what you bring to a partnership, and don't be afraid to ask for what your contribution is worth.

Want to see the actual messages behind Nina's $5,000 collaboration? Grab your copy of my FREE Collab Scripts to get Nina's email exchange and real collaboration pitches from other creators.

Connect with Nina:

• Free $150K Month Guide
• Profitable Part-Time Blogger
• Website
• YouTube
• Instagram
• Facebook Community
• Threads

Links:
Website: https://heyletscollab.com/
Instagram: Hey, Let's Collab (@heyletscollab) • Instagram profile
FREE Collab Scripts: Collab Scripts - Hey, Let's Collab
Collab Starter Kit: https://heyletscollab.com/kit
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What if you could bring a group of aligned creators together and grow your email list while helping everyone involved reach new audiences too? In today's episode, I’m chatting with my friend Whitney Bateson, a website strategist and marketing expert who has helped more than 130 dietitians and health practitioners build websites that attract clients and grow their businesses. Whitney has hosted six collaborative bundles, and we’re breaking down how she uses them to grow her email list, build relationships with other business owners, and generate sales over time.

We get into how to choose the right contributors, create a freebie people actually want, invite collaborators to participate, and make the experience valuable for everyone involved. Plus, Whitney shares the actual email she used to invite contributors to her first bundle and what she’s changed after hosting several more.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

• How Whitney uses email tags to track which bundle subscribers become customers, and why the real payoff comes long after the bundle ends
• Why audience alignment matters more than the potential reach of a bundle, summit, or other creator collaboration
• How to create a specific freebie that gives new subscribers a quick win and naturally connects to your paid offer
• What Whitney included in the outreach email she used to invite contributors to her first bundle, from explaining the benefits to setting clear promotional expectations and deadlines
• Why you should start planning and inviting contributors earlier than you think, especially when you’re hosting your first bundle
• How to make your collaboration easy for contributors so one bundle can lead to podcast interviews, affiliate partnerships, email swaps, referrals, and future collaborations

You don't need a complicated contributor portal, fancy automations, or every detail figured out before you host your first bundle. Start with the people already in your network, make the collaboration valuable for their audience, and improve your process every time you do it.

Tune in now, then grab Whitney's contributor invite email and the full collection of Collab Scripts at https://heyletscollab.com/scripts/ to start building your own profitable collaborations.

Connect with Whitney:
Contribute to Whitney's next bundle
Free resources
The Growth Show
Instagram
LinkedIn
YouTube

Links:
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In this episode of Hey, Let’s Collab, I’m joined by online business owners and collaboration pros Jennifer Fast, Morgane Rose, Destini Copp, LaKisha Mosley, and Kasia Derbiszewska, to talk about one of my favourite benefits of collaborating with other creators: getting in front of their audiences and turning that visibility into email subscribers. We break down the collaboration strategies that have actually worked for us, including virtual summits, bundles, podcast guesting, guest blogging, guest expert opportunities, and more. We also get into lead magnets, something just as important as choosing the right collaborations. For anyone trying to grow, this conversation is packed with ideas that will actually get results in your business.

Keep listening to learn:

• Ways to tap into other creators’ audiences and grow your email list
• Why the best collaboration for email list growth isn’t necessarily the one that brings you the most subscribers
• How to define success based on engagement, revenue, conversions, and your own business goals
• Why your lead magnet should connect naturally to your paid offer and give new subscribers a compelling reason to take the next step with you
• Which lead magnet formats are actually converting
• How to choose collaboration strategies that fit your personality, capacity, audience, and strengths instead of forcing yourself into someone else’s approach to online business growth

The biggest takeaway? You have options. You get to choose the collaborations you participate in, the freebie you create, the metrics you care about, and the strategies that make sense for your business. You don’t need a massive audience to start collaborating and you definitely don’t need to wait until everything is perfectly figured out. If you’re ready to start growing your business, grab your copy of my FREE Collab Scripts today.

Guest Links:
Jennifer Fast
Morgane Rose
Destini Copp
LaKisha Mosley
Kasia Derbiszewska

Links:
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Instagram: Hey, Let's Collab (@heyletscollab) • Instagram profile
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Collab Starter Kit: https://heyletscollab.com/kit
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Do you dream about landing the collaborations that lead to high-ticket sales and repeat paid opportunities? In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Becky Beach, a million-dollar digital product seller and coach who knows how to turn her expertise, audience, and relationships into profitable opportunities. Becky takes us back to a brand collaboration that started in 2022, when a company reached out about reviewing one of their products on her blog. What began with a simple email and a product sample grew into multiple paid collaborations with the brand. We also talk about how Becky approaches sponsorships, including how she decides which opportunities are worth saying yes to, how she uses podcast guesting to expand her reach, and why she leads every pitch with the value she can bring to someone else’s audience. You might already have the expertise you need to land high-ticket collaborations. The question is, are you positioning it the right way? Stay tuned to learn how.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

• How Becky turned an initial outreach email into an ongoing paid brand partnership
• Why having a strategic freebie ready can help you grow your email list when you speak at summits, workshops, bundles, and other creator collaborations
• How to evaluate brand collaboration opportunities, spot red flags, and turn affiliate-only offers into conversations about paid sponsorship packages
• Why Becky asks brands for their sponsorship budget instead of naming her rate first and how this approach can help you earn more money
• The importance of showing up as an expert inside other creators’ communities
• How Becky pitches herself as a podcast guest, tracks her outreach, and follows up with her leads

One of my biggest takeaways from this conversation is simple: lead with the benefit you can bring to the other person and their audience. Whether you’re pitching a brand, a podcast host, or another creator, make it easy for them to understand why collaborating with you is valuable. If you’re ready to send your own collaboration pitches, grab your copy of my FREE Collab Scripts. I'll see you next week!

Connect with Becky:
Grab Becky’s AI Business Growth Coach FreebieJoin Becky’s Facebook Group, Collab CafeInstagram

Links:
Website: https://heyletscollab.com/
Instagram: Hey, Let's Collab (@heyletscollab) • Instagram profile
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Collab Starter Kit: https://heyletscollab.com/kit
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In this episode of Hey, Let’s Collab, I’m chatting with my friend Mariah Magazine, an award-winning SEO consultant, educator, and YouTube creator who has been helping business owners make SEO more approachable since 2015. Today, Mariah shares how collaborations helped shape the direction of her business and eventually led to a partnership that combined two different areas of expertise into one paid offer. We’re unpacking how that collaboration came together, the message that started the conversation, and the decisions that helped them turn an idea into a partnership that continues to work for both creators. We also get into what happens when a partnership isn’t working, the signs Mariah pays attention to before saying yes, and why the person you choose to collaborate with matters just as much as the idea itself.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

• How Mariah’s early service swaps and relationships helped her build confidence in SEO while creating a referral network that continued opening doors in her business
• Why Facebook groups, paid communities, local business events, and unexpected shared interests can all be valuable places to meet potential collaboration partners
• How a simple Instagram DM led to a win-win digital product collaboration
• How Mariah structured the collaboration with a 50/50 profit split, automated sale notifications, a contract, shared decision-making, and a simple system for managing ongoing revenue
• Why unclear expectations and poor communication can derail even promising collaborations, and why long-term partnerships need regular check-ins instead of assumptions
• The three things Mariah considers before saying yes to a collaboration

If you’re ready to start collaborating but aren’t sure what to say, grab your copy of my FREE Collab Scripts. You’ll get real outreach messages from successful collaborations, including the Instagram DM Mariah used to start the partnership we unpacked in this episode.

Connect with Mariah:
Join Mariah’s SEO Membership, SEARCH CLUB
Subscribe to the Mariah Magazine newsletter
Website
Youtube
Instagram

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Thinking about hosting your own virtual summit or bundle, but wondering how you’ll actually find contributors, secure sponsors, grow your email list, and pull the whole thing off without burning yourself out? In today’s episode, I’m joined by a panel of experienced summit and bundle hosts: Sharee Collier, Kristen Robinson, Kara Laws, LaKisha Mosley, and Allison Hardy. Together, we talk about what it takes to host strategic collaborations that actually grow your audience, build your authority, and create new opportunities for your online business. This is a must-listen for anyone planning their first bundle, considering hosting a virtual summit, or looking for ways to make their next online event more impactful.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

• How to find summit speakers and bundle contributors through referrals, your existing network, past collaborations, and a running database of creators you’d love to work with
• Why hosting a virtual summit or bundle can grow your email list, increase your visibility, strengthen your authority, and lead to even more collaboration opportunities
• How to choose a realistic event timeline, including why giving yourself at least 90 to 120 days can make it easier for both you and your collaborators to participate without unnecessary pressure
• Why following up on collaboration pitches matters, and how a handful of thoughtful follow-ups can make a huge difference
• What makes a strong sponsorship package, from solo emails and audience visibility to reduced promotional requirements, clear deliverables, testimonials, and proof that you can deliver results
• Why you don’t need to launch an offer immediately after your summit or bundle, and how you can instead use your new audience to build relationships, nurture your email list, and create momentum for what comes next

You don’t need a massive audience or a complicated strategy, but you do need the right partners, enough time to create a great experience, and a clear reason for bringing everyone together. Are you ready to start collaborating? You're going to want a copy of my free Collab Scripts. Happy hosting!

Guest Links:
Sharee CollierKristen RobinsonKara LawsLaKisha MosleyAllison Hardy

Links:
Website: https://heyletscollab.com/
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FREE Collab Scripts: Collab Scripts - Hey, Let's Collab
Collab Starter Kit: https://heyletscollab.com/kit
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What if one collaboration could grow your email list by 1000 subscribers and introduce you to relationships that shape your business for years to come? In today’s episode, I chat with Alex Waggoner, an online business manager for six and seven-figure CEOs who want their businesses to run smoothly from anywhere in the world. We break down the bundle collaboration that became a major turning point in Alex’s business, as well as how to find your online business community, what makes a summit or bundle worth saying yes to, and why the preparation phase of a collaboration can tell you a lot about whether a partnership will actually be a good fit.

Keep listening to hear:

• How participating in one bundle helped Alex grow her email list by 1000 subscribers and opened the door to valuable long-term business relationships
• Why joining online communities, coaching programs, networking calls, and collaborative events can help you find both business besties and future collaboration partners
• How summits, bundles, podcast interviews, and other creator collaborations can position you as an expert while growing your audience and email list
• The red and green flags Alex looks for when evaluating collaboration opportunities
• Why tracking where your subscribers and leads come from can help you understand which collaborations are actually worth repeating.
• How to be easy to work with and why showing up prepared can make you someone want to collaborate with you again and again

You never know where one collaboration might lead! Before you go, please leave a like and review on this episode. If you’re ready to start pitching collaborations of your own, visit http://heyletscollab.com/scripts to grab your free copy of my collab scripts. I’ll see you next week!

Connect with Alex:
Website
Free Click-Up Course

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Collab Starter Kit: https://heyletscollab.com/kit
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In today's episode, I’m joined by Brittany Verlenich, social media strategist, content creator, podcaster, and online business owner who has built much of her business through organic relationships and collaboration. Brittany shares how simply “making friends on the internet” has led to clients, referrals, speaking opportunities, summit partnerships, affiliate relationships, and new business opportunities, all without relying on paid ads. We also unpack specific collaborations and their strategies, giving you a practical look at how aligned collaborations can develop through conversation.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

• Why Brittany approaches networking and creator collaborations with generosity first, focusing on how she can genuinely help the other person and their audience
• How one online summit connection grew into a paid speaking opportunity, new clients, affiliate partnerships, referrals, and several ongoing collaborations
• How to find aligned collaboration partners by looking for a shared audience, mission, and values without choosing someone who offers exactly the same thing you do
• Simple ways to collaborate online
• What makes Brittany say yes or no to a collaboration pitch and why a thoughtful approach often matters more than follower count
• Why hearing “no” does not have to end the relationship, and how counteroffers, follow-ups, and staying visible can turn a “not right now” into a future partnership

The biggest takeaway from this conversation is that collaboration doesn't have to start with an elaborate pitch or complicated strategy. Sometimes it begins with starting a conversation and being open to where the relationship could lead. Don't forget to leave a like and review on this episode. If you’re ready to start building strategic collaborations of your own, head to http://heyletscollab.comand grab my free Collab Scripts. I'll see you next week!

Connect with Brittany:
Website
Instagram
The Freelancer Fix
Youtube
Podcast

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Not every summit or bundle is worth saying yes to. You can spend hours creating your contribution, promoting the event, and showing up as a great partner, only to walk away wondering why you barely grew your email list. In this episode, I’m joined by Sharee Collier, Kristen Robinson, Sara Alepin, Lucy Reyes, and Victoria Boyd, a panel of experienced summit and bundle hosts and participants who know what makes these collaborations work from both sides. We’re talking about how to choose the right opportunities, what hosts look for when reviewing applications, how to become the kind of contributor people recommend again and again, and how to figure out whether the event or your own offer is responsible when the results aren’t what you hoped for.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• Why getting clear on your collaboration goals and the audience you want to reach should happen before you ever apply to a summit or bundle
• How to evaluate whether a summit or bundle is actually aligned with your niche, offer, audience, and business goals before saying yes
• What summit and bundle hosts look for in contributors
• Why being a reliable, easy-to-work-with contributor can lead to referrals, personal invitations, and more collaboration opportunities without constantly pitching yourself
• How to create a simple system for tracking applications, deadlines, promotional requirements, contributions, signups, and the collaborations you’d participate in again
• How hosts and contributors both influence conversions, and why your positioning, product description, landing page, and opt-in conversion rate matter just as much as the event itself

If you take away anything from this conversation, it’s that a successful summit or bundle isn’t just about getting accepted, it’s about choosing the right collaboration for you, showing up as a strong partner, and paying attention to the numbers so you can learn what actually grows your audience and email list. Before you go, please give this episode a like and review. If you’re ready to start finding and pitching collaboration opportunities of your own, be sure to grab your copy of my free Collab Scripts. I’ll see you next week!

Guest Links:
Sharee Collier
Kristen Robinson
Sara Alepin
Lucy Reyes
Victoria Boyd

Links:
Website: https://heyletscollab.com/
Instagram: Hey, Let's Collab (@heyletscollab) • Instagram profile
FREE Collab Scripts: Collab Scripts - Hey, Let's Collab
Collab Starter Kit: https://heyletscollab.com/kit
Blog: Blog - Hey, Let's Collab
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In today’s episode, I’m joined by Deborah Hurwitz, an award winning composer and Broadway music director who now coaches ambitious professionals in overcoming perfectionism and procrastination. Today, Deborah shares how her first online summit generated approximately $75,000, helped her uncover a profitable business model, and sparked a nearly decade long collaboration. We also talk about what makes a pitch stand out, how to build genuine relationships online, and why 30 seconds of courage could be all it takes to start your next profitable collaboration.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

• Why solopreneurs need collaboration, feedback, and real relationships to create work that connects with their audience
• How Deborah turned her first Productivity for Perfectionists® summit into a profitable online business before she had an established brand or audience
• Inside the initial invitation that helped Deborah launch a $75K summit and sparked a decade-long collaboration
• How to prepare better podcast and summit interviews by connecting a guest’s expertise to the specific promises you are making to your audience
• The green flags Deborah looks for in collaboration pitches and the common outreach mistakes that make her immediately lose interest
• Why finding your next collaboration could begin with a simple conversation with someone already in your network

Your next big business partnership could be closer than you think. If you’re ready to start pitching aligned creators and building profitable partnerships of your own, download my free Collab Scripts at http://heyletscollab.com to get outreach messages you can personalize and send with confidence.

Connect with Deborah:
Watch Deborah’s Free Training Video “How to Get Big Things Done”
Register for Productivity for Perfectionists®
LinkedIn
Instagram

Links:
Website: https://heyletscollab.com/
Instagram: Hey, Let's Collab (@heyletscollab) • Instagram profile
FREE Collab Scripts: Collab Scripts - Hey, Let's Collab
Collab Starter Kit: https://heyletscollab.com/kit
Blog: Blog - Hey, Let's Collab
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Have you been wondering how to land the collabs that lead to years of revenue, visibility, and future opportunities? In this episode, I’m joined by Hailey Rowe, a business coach for health and life coaches, wellness professionals, and online entrepreneurs. Hailey has been using strategic collaborations to grow her audience, email list, referral network, and client base for years, and today, she’s breaking down how one small outreach message grew into a lucrative and long-term partnership. Stay tuned to learn how to hone your outreach skills so you can start securing the kinds of partnerships that provide value to everyone involved.

Keep listening to hear:

• Why collaborations help you reach a more targeted and engaged audience
• The details Hailey looks out for when identifying potential partnership opportunities
• What Hailey includes in her collaboration pitch to establish alignment, communicate her value, and give the recipient a clear reason to respond
• How to use email, social media DMs, collaboration calls, and personalized follow-ups without creating extra work for your potential partner
• The green and red flags Hailey looks for in collaboration invitations
• Why an engaged audience can be more valuable than a large but disconnected following

For anyone doubting if they have enough collab leads, this episode is the perfect reminder that you don’t need dozens of random partnerships to grow your business. If you’re ready to start pitching your own aligned partnerships, visit https://heyletscollab.com/to download my free collab scripts and see real outreach messages that have worked for me.

Connect with Hailey:
Grab your FREE gift from Hailey
Website
Instagram
Listen to Hailey’s podcast, Health Coach Nation

Links:
Website: https://heyletscollab.com/
Instagram: Hey, Let's Collab (@heyletscollab) • Instagram profile
FREE Collab Scripts: Collab Scripts - Hey, Let's Collab
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Running a collaboration can feel like juggling a hundred moving pieces. Whether you're hosting a summit, joining a bundle, or planning a joint venture, staying organized can be the difference between a smooth experience and total chaos. In this episode, I'm joined by an incredible panel of creators who have collectively participated in and hosted countless successful collaborations. You’ll hear from Kara Laws, Anna Crosby, Rachel Mohl, and Liz Stapleton, about the systems, tools, and habits that help collaborations run smoothly, what to do when things go off track, and the practical lessons we've all learned from hosting and participating in dozens of collaborative events.

Here’s what we get into:

• The systems we use to stay organized and keep collaboration deadlines from slipping through the cracks
• Why clear communication is one of the most important collaboration skills
• Practical ways to reuse your bios, promotional emails, applications, and collaboration assets so you're not starting from scratch every time
• How to set clear expectations with contributors and hosts to reduce confusion, improve participation, and create a better experience for everyone involved
• How tracking your collaboration results, learning from every event, and making small improvements each time leads to stronger partnerships and better outcomes
• The mindset shift that will help you stop overthinking collaborations and start taking action, even if your first few experiences aren't perfect

Remember that every collaboration teaches you something new, helps you build stronger relationships, and gets easier with experience. Don’t forget to connect with these amazing creators through the links below! If you found this episode helpful, please take a moment to give it a like and leave a rating. I’ll see you next time!

Guest Links:
Anna Crosby: https://genicollective.com/

Kara Laws: https://launchedacademy.com/https://www.instagram.com/launchedacademyLiz Stapleton: https://elizabethstapleton.com/https://www.instagram.com/creatoropshub/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/creatoropshub

Rachel Mohl: https://www.skool.com/@rachel-mohl-4361

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You don't need a huge audience or the perfect credentials to start collaborating. What you do need is a pitch that makes it easy for someone to say yes. In this episode, I break down the exact collaboration pitch framework I use to land opportunities and create new growth for my business. Whether you're pitching yourself as a guest or inviting someone into your own collaboration, you'll learn how to write outreach emails that feel genuine, clear, and actually get responses.

Tune in to hear more on:

• Why simplicity makes it easy for people to say yes to you
• How to build a list of aligned collaboration partners, including why your existing network should be your first place to start
• The exact structure I use for collaboration outreach emails, from subject line to sign off
• Small personal touches that make your outreach stand out and help you build real relationships instead of sending generic pitches
• How offering multiple collaboration opportunities in one email can increase your chances of hearing "yes" and open the door to even more partnerships
• The next steps every collaboration pitch should include so your potential partner knows exactly how to move forward

If this episode gives you the confidence to finally send that collaboration pitch, don't stop here. Download my free Collab Scripts to see real outreach emails, DMs, and messages that have helped creators secure successful partnerships. If you're ready for even more templates, workflows, and step by step guidance, check out the Collab Starter Kit. Your next collaboration could be one email away. I’ll see you next week!

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It's time to start pitching with confidence and creating the partnerships that grow your business. Today, I'm joined by one of my favourite collaborators, Jessie Festa, founder of Jessie on a Journey, Epicure & Culture, and Travel Blog Prosperity. Jessie has built multiple successful businesses through strategic partnerships, and today she's sharing one of her go-to outreach emails that has helped her build collaborations for years. Together, we unpack her collaboration pitch, talk about how she finds the right partners, what makes her say yes to a collaboration, and the biggest mistakes creators make when reaching out.

Tune in to hear more on:

• How to build a repeatable collaboration outreach system that nurtures new and existing relationships
• A breakdown of Jessie's collaboration pitch email and why it works
• How to find aligned collaboration partners and stand out with personalized outreach
• What makes creators say yes vs. what sends your email straight to the trash
• Green flags in collaborations and how to navigate affiliate partnerships, workshop swaps, and podcast guesting
• Why creating collaborations that benefit everyone is the key to partnerships that last

Tune in now for practical tips that will help you attain partnerships that are worth your time. Don’t forget to grab my free collab scripts at http://heyletscollab.com to start creating your own profitable partnerships toady. I'll see you in the next episode!

Guest Links:

Jessie on a Journey: https://jessieonajourney.com/Epicure and Culture: https://epicureandculture.com/https://jessieonajourney.com/Travel Blog Prosperity: https://jessieonajourney.teachable.com/p/travel-blog-prosperityhttps://epicureandculture.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessieonajourney/?hl=enYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@makemoneytravelblogging/featured

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One of the biggest questions creators face before saying yes to a collaboration is, "What should I share with their audience?" In this episode of Hey, Let's Collab, I walk you through how to create a simple, collaboration ready freebie that helps you grow your email list, nurture new subscribers, and make the most of every partnership opportunity. You'll also learn the essential tech setup, how to avoid overcomplicating the process, and a few simple ways to turn your freebie into future revenue.

Tune in to hear more on:

• Why a collaboration ready freebie helps you grow your email list with every partnership

• How to create a lead magnet that solves one problem and attracts the right audience
• The simple tech setup you need to collect subscribers and automate delivery
• Freebie formats that work, including quizzes, checklists, guides, and PDFs
• How to use AI to create a valuable freebie without spending hours designing it
• Easy next steps to monetize your freebie with welcome emails and thank you offers

Your freebie doesn't need to be perfect. It just needs to help one person solve one problem. This episode will help you stop overthinking, get your lead magnet created, and build an email list that's ready to grow alongside your collaborations. Tune in now, then download the free Collab Scripts at http://heyletscollab.com and start creating more profitable partnerships today.

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In this episode of Hey, Let's Collab, I'm joined by Liz Stapleton, lawyer turned online business systems strategist and founder of Creator Ops Hub. Liz has grown her business primarily through strategic collaborations, not ads or social media, and shares how hosting her Blogger Breakthrough Summit became one of her most successful collaboration strategies. Together, we unpack what makes a summit stand out, how to pitch speakers with confidence, and the systems that make large collaborations repeatable and sustainable.

Tune in to hear more on:

• Why collaborations have been Liz's biggest source of business growth and why they create more sustainable momentum than relying on social media
• How she transformed a failed summit into a six-year collaboration strategy that generated up to $40,000 from a single event
• What makes a summit pitch stand out, including the simple framework she uses to personalise every speaker invitation
• Why successful collaborations begin long before you send the first email and how to plan months in advance for stronger partnerships
• The biggest mistakes summit hosts make and how to create an experience that delivers real value for both your attendees and your speakers
• How building trust through consistent collaborations creates long-term partnerships, repeat opportunities, and a network of creators who are ready to collaborate again

Collaborations become easier every time you do them. Whether you're planning your first summit, pitching your first guest expert, or building relationships that grow your audience over time, this episode is packed with practical strategies to help you create partnerships that last. Tune in now, then grab Liz's collaboration script and the full collection of Collab Scripts at heyletscollab.com to start creating your own profitable collaborations.

Guest Links:

Website: https://elizabethstapleton.com/
http://creatoropshub.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creatoropshub/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/creatoropshub

15 Minute Content Workflow: https://creatoropshub.com/15-minute-content-workflow-map-opt-in-page/

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In this episode of Hey, Let’s Collab, I’m joined by email marketing strategist, Liz Wilcox to break down one of the simplest collaborations you can do as a creator, a freebie swap. Liz shares how a straightforward list-building collaboration turned into more than 450 new leads, over 160 tripwire sales and a long-term partnership opportunity that went far beyond a one-time promotion.

We talk about why collaborations have played such a central role in Liz’s business growth, how she approaches audience-building through email and what made this particular partnership feel like such a strong fit from the start. From assessing whether a collaboration is truly equal to deciding when it’s worth customizing an offer for someone else’s audience, this episode is packed with practical takeaways for creators who want to grow through aligned partnerships.

Tune in to hear more on:

• Why Liz sees collaborations as one of the fastest ways to build trust and grow an email list
• How a freebie swap brought in leads and tripwire sales from one partner promotion
• What made Liz turn down a paid solo email in favour of a list-building collaboration
• Green flags to look for before saying yes to a collaboration
• Red flags that make a partnership feel too lopsided, even when the opportunity looks good on paper
• How creating a tailored offer for the right audience can dramatically improve collaboration results

This episode is such a good reminder that collaborations do not need to be complicated to be profitable. A well-matched freebie swap, the right audience, and a little bit of strategy can create momentum that keeps paying off long after the initial promotion ends. Tune in to hear how Liz thinks about collaboration, list growth, and building trust in a way that actually converts, then grab the collab scripts at http://heyletscollab.com to start building your own profitable partnerships.

Guest Links:
Website: https://lizwilcox.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-wilcox-58740b1b0/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelizwilcox/?hl=en
Freebie (Mega Email Swipe File): https://lizwilcox.kit.com/4072e76815

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