This Mother Means Business: Strategy, Advice, and Support for Mom Entrepreneurs

Simple Ways to Collaborate With Other Entrepreneurs (That Actually Lead to Clients)

Laura Sinclair

In this episode, Laura builds on last week’s conversation about relationships and business growth by diving into creative, strategic collaboration — not the vague “let’s support each other” kind, but collaboration that actually leads to clients.

Laura breaks down why collaboration is one of the most underused growth levers for early-stage entrepreneurs, how to approach it with confidence, and the specific types of partnerships that create momentum without burnout.

This episode is a practical, grounded look at borrowing trust, building relationships first, and growing your business without trying to do it all alone.

 

In this episode you will hear:

01:37 – What collaboration actually means (and what it’s not)

02:40 – Borrowed trust, shared authority, and proximity to buyers

03:47 – Who makes a good collaboration partner

05:05 – Relationship-first vs. bad pitch energy

06:12 – How Laura approaches collaboration conversations

07:20 – Where to meet potential collaborators

08:36 – Guesting inside paid or private spaces

09:55 – Co-creating shared assets

11:01 – Podcast guesting and podcast swaps

12:10 – Adjacent service and referral partnerships

13:21 – Why depth matters more than volume

14:25 – What to avoid in collaborations

15:10 – Growth comes from better rooms, not doing more

16:05 – Why connection matters at TMMB Live

 

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