Most entrepreneurs think collaborations happen in the DMs or through constant social media networking. But here’s the truth: I haven’t been active on Instagram or any major social media platform since June 2022, and collaborations still bring in some of my biggest client projects and email list growth.
In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the exact process I use to find, vet, and follow up on collaboration opportunities… all without getting stuck in the social media scroll.
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What You’ll Learn in This Episode
In this episode, I share:
- How to get collaboration opportunities to come directly to your inbox
- The biggest mistake entrepreneurs make when saying “yes” to too many collaborations
- My step-by-step process for finding aligned collabs without relying on social media
- The strategic way I track, vet, and follow up to get the best results from each partnership
- How to turn gaps in the market into your own hosted event for maximum visibility
A Breakdown of This Episode
[00:00] Why I no longer use social media for collaborations and what I do instead
[01:02] The two main ways I find and land opportunities
[02:18] Why volume isn’t the key to collaboration success
[05:33] My exact step-by-step research process
[07:48] When to create your own collaboration opportunity
[09:06] How pitching has led to my best collaborations
[09:43] Setting realistic collaboration goals
[11:11] My weekly ClickUp routine for staying on top of opportunities
[11:55] How I vet and choose which collaborations to say yes to
[13:45] Why variety in your offers makes collaborations more effective
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Resources Mentioned in the Show
- TheTaraReid.com
- My Everything Page
- Join the Introvertpreneur Club
- Grab My Free Resources
- Programs I Offer
- Sign Up For One of My Courses
- Coaching Services
- Shop My Digital Products
- My fave project management tool: ClickUp
- Virtual Summit Search
- Summit Speaker Collaboration Facebook Group
- Summit Host Hangout Facebook Group
- Get Featured: Media and Speaking Gigs Facebook Group
- HeySummit’s Speaker Directory
- Bundle of Bundles Facebook Group
Final Thoughts
Collaborations can be one of the most introvert-friendly ways to grow your business but only if you approach them with strategy. By focusing on fewer, more aligned opportunities, you can give each one the attention it deserves, connect more deeply with other contributors, and see better long-term results.
And the best part? You can do it all without relying on social media to find your next opportunity.
Tara Reid is a multi-passionate business and marketing strategist for introverted entrepreneurs who want to grow without relying on hustle culture or social media. With 18+ years of online business experience, she helps course creators, service providers, and digital product sellers build sustainable businesses through evergreen marketing, blogging, SEO, Pinterest, and email.
As the founder of the Introvertpreneur Club, Tara’s mission is to show heart-centered entrepreneurs that you don’t have to be loud to be successful. You just need the right strategies that fit your personality.
When she’s not supporting clients or creating new resources, you can find her at home in Canada with her three rescue dogs, a cup of coffee in hand, dreaming up her next project.
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