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The word “collaboration” has recently become a trendy hashtag that gets thrown around a lot (especially in entrepreneur circles), but what does it really entail? Join Collaboration Consultant and professional friend-maker Baily Hancock as she interviews people who are living examples of collaboration in action. Through conversations with authors, creatives, entrepreneurs, social impact leaders, and more, Collaboration Consultant Baily Hancock explores how concepts like connection, creativity, innovation, social impact, and amplification both support and are benefitted by collaboration. Baily firmly believes collaboration can save humanity - listen in to learn how.
season 2
{This episode is part of the CREATIVITY X COLLABORATION mini-series}
Join me and Jillian Hanson & Kim Agnew, Co-Founders of Blue Sky Black Sheep as we talk about how creativity thrives when trust, intuition, and collaboration are present.
{This episode is part of the CREATIVITY X COLLABORATION mini-series}
Join me and Nicole Giordano, Founder of StartUp FASHION as we talk about how she incorporates collaboration and partnerships into the fabric of her membership community.
{This episode is part of the CREATIVITY X COLLABORATION mini-series}
Join me and Van Lai-Dumone, Founder of Worksmart Advantage as we talk about how collaboration and creativity intertwine and support one another in every area of her life.
{This episode is part of the AMPLIFICATION X COLLABORATION mini-series}
Join me and Kurt Slanaker, Head of Business Development at Bondfire Inc. as we talk about our mutual love of business development and meeting new people, and how he believes collaboration can positively impact the future of design.
{This episode is part of the AMPLIFICATION X COLLABORATION mini-series}
Join me and Eva Jannotta, Thought Leadership Advisor, Strategist, and Founder of Simply Put Strategies as we talk about how continuously connecting with new people can bring you new opportunities for personal and professional growth.
{This episode is part of the AMPLIFICATION X COLLABORATION mini-series}
Join me and Nikki Nash, Founder & Author of Market Your Genius as we talk about how establishing yourself as an expert in your space enables you to attract your ideal clients.
{This episode is part of the AMPLIFICATION X COLLABORATION mini-series}
Join me and Pete Davis, Founder & CEO of Ampjar as we talk about how brands can authentically grow their community by shouting out and amplifying the voices of like-minded small businesses.
{This episode is part of the SOCIAL IMPACT X COLLABORATION mini-series}
Join me and Rachel Kois, Founder & CEO at Simple Switch as we talk about global culture shifts and how it’ll be through collaboration that businesses can have a positive impact on our world.
{This episode is part of the SOCIAL IMPACT X COLLABORATION mini-series}
Join me and Martha Caldwell, Co-Founder & Consultant at iChange Collaborative as we talk about how teams must get into collaborative synergy in order to create change and the importance of intentionally forming relationships with people different from you.
{This episode is part of the SOCIAL IMPACT X COLLABORATION mini-series}
Join me and A. Margot Blair, Partnership Strategist and Creator of Profitable Founder™ as we talk about how you never know where your best partners and collaborators will come from and the importance of asking for help as an entrepreneur.
{This episode is part of the SOCIAL IMPACT X COLLABORATION mini-series}
Join me and Kelli Mason, Partner at Notley as we talk about how collaboration has played a crucial role in the creation, launch, and promotion of her latest project, Ripple Reads, a bi-monthly subscription kit that educates, empowers, and excites elementary-aged kids to stand up for racial justice.
{This episode is part of the INNOVATION X COLLABORATION mini-series}
Join me and Randi Seiff, Founder of Randi Seiff Design as we talk about how collaboration plays an integral role in her work taking products from idea to sitting on a store shelf.
{This episode is part of the INNOVATION X COLLABORATION mini-series}
Join me and Justin D'Angona, Senior Partnerships Associate + Pandemic Alliance Project Manager at XPRIZE as we talk about how his team is encouraging innovation through collaboration by bringing together the most brilliant minds on the planet to accelerate radical solutions to COVID-19.
{This episode is part of the INNOVATION X COLLABORATION mini-series}
Join me and Matthew Manos, Author, Design Strategist, Educator, and Entrepreneur as we talk about his passion for saving the world with design by making creativity and innovation more accessible.
{This episode is part of the INNOVATION X COLLABORATION mini-series}
Join me and Saleema Vellani, Innovation Strategist & Author of "Innovation Starts With I" as we talk about her belief that innovation happens through authentic relationships and community, fueled by empathy and collaboration.
{This episode is part of the CONNECTION X COLLABORATION mini-season}
Join me and Amy Giddon, Co-founder and CEO of the global collaborative experience platform, Daily Haloha as we talk about her mission to rekindle empathy and enable humans to connect more deeply to ourselves and others, every day.
{This episode is part of the CONNECTION X COLLABORATION mini-series}
Join me and my old karaoke buddy (and current high school English Teacher, Coach, and Journalist) Gene Clemons as we talk about how he leverages communication and instills a sense of collaboration between his students, fellow teachers, his players, and their parents.
{This episode is part of the CONNECTION X COLLABORATION mini-series}
Join me and Breathwork Meditation Coach, Healer, Writer, and Creator of Wild Hearts women's retreats, Jenna Reiss as we talk about how connecting with yourself is a prerequisite to being able to connect (and collaborate) with others.
{This episode is part of the CONNECTION X COLLABORATION mini-series}
Join me and Michael 'Frosti' Snow, the creator of Canyons as we talk about how a card game can provide space for deeper connections to be formed.
season 1
On this episode:
Baily Hancock, Collaboration Consultant & the Host of the “Stop, Collaborate & Listen” Podcast highlights the top collaboration lessons learned from her 35 interviews throughout season 1 of the show, and shares what’s next for season 2 and beyond.
On this episode:
Leveraging his network to always get a warm introduction to the companies he’s interested in building relationships and potentially partnering with
Gaining credibility through strategic partnerships with well-respected companies (like LG) to market Tovala and raise money
Collaborating internally across various departments and with his Co-Founder to ensure ongoing company success and open communication
On this episode:
Why he avoids keeping tabs on and partnering with people in his industry
Doing collaborations for long-term potential rather than short-term gain with people who bring a different perspective but a similar vibe
Maintaining a sense of curiosity about a variety of topics to meet interesting people and keep new ideas coming in
On this episode:
Surrounding herself with people who have different strengths and skills
How she decides who gets to be a speaker or panelist for the Yellow Conference
Creating tons of value for content contributors to the blog
On this episode:
Creating a culture of collaboration and connection with her 20+ employees
Lessons learned from doing her first few unpaid influencer collaborations and how she decides which paid partnerships to say yes to
How her relationship with a cabinet maker she met through Yelp went from mutual referrals to a strategic partnership and whole new business vertical (Closets in Jeneral)
On this episode:
Initially leaning on her friends and friends of friends to launch Quilt, a platform that empowers women to gather in homes for great conversations
The process behind how Quilt enables women to build community and create real connections, primarily through their IOS app
How they’re providing women with opportunities to share their knowledge and experience with others through teaching Chats, 1-hour long meaningful conversations on topics that matter
On this episode:
How podcasting is the new blogging and why it’s not too late to get in on the action (but it will be soon!)
Turning a potential competitor into a collaborator to serve both audiences in the best way possible
Why you shouldn’t care about the analytics but instead use podcasting as a creative way to connect with interesting people and grow your network
On this episode:
How Worksesh evolved from co-working in restaurants to a breeding ground for connection and collaboration
The importance of listening to your audience to find out what they want before making assumptions and creating something new
Why Bossladies has to phase out to make room for Eredità and what that means for the community
On this episode:
Why getting sued by men’s rights “activists” was the best thing that could have happened to Ladies Get Paid
How they collaborate with their workshop instructors, event venues, and community
Creating highly successful and profitable brand partnerships through leveraging relationships, knowing what value they bring to a collaboration, and killing it on the execution
On this episode:
Baily Hancock, Collaboration Consultant & the Host of the “Stop, Collaborate & Listen” Podcast outlines where you should be looking for potential partners and what makes for a great collaborator.
On this episode:
How he went from locking down a strategic partnership for his startup with Pepsi Co. to having to shut down the business
Ensuring long-term partnership success by identifying shared priorities, setting expectations, and maintaining open lines of communication
Adopting a people-first mentality to cultivate and nurture relationships with past, present, and future partners
On this episode:
What she looks for in podcasts to feature on Mayzie Media
How she leverages collaborations on her podcast, from finding guests to marketing it
The unsexy secret to creating a podcast that makes people want to listen and tell their friends
On this episode:
Partnering with brick and mortar businesses for event pop-ups and with companies in LA, SF, and NYC for monthly in-office brow appointments, bringing her services to their customers and employees and getting a rent-free location to work from
How she decides which conferences and events are going to be the best ones to partner with based on potential exposure to her target demographic
Making the most out of a photoshoot collaboration and finding ways to work with her friends
On this episode:
The key elements that should be included in a fantastic brand partner pitch deck
How to nail the initial outreach email to a potential partner and make a killer first impression
Why she doesn’t have a business Instagram account and how she gets clients without one (hint - it involves leveraging her network)
On this episode:
Being intentional and strategic about who they reach out to on Instagram so they don’t get taken advantage of and give away too much free product
Thinking about developing relationships with partners and customers as a longterm courtship rather than having an aggressive “swipe left or right” mentality
Getting over their fear of rejection from a potential partner or customer and reaching out anyway
On this episode:
The instrumental role collaboration plays in every XPRIZE competition
How they incentivize and train participants to work together and solve problems without having a scarcity mindset
Creating virtual connection spaces for potential teammates to meet across disciplines and socioeconomic status
On this episode:
Discovering that she and Baily had the same exact podcast name and how they turned it from a potentially competitive situation into a collaborative one
Why she created her brand collaboration platform, Collabosaurus, and how companies small and large can leverage it
The biggest mistakes she sees brands make when collaborating
On this episode:
How freelancers must collaborate with each other if they’re going to survive and succeed in business
Leveraging every single piece of an event as a collaboration opportunity
Getting extra mileage and promotion from the content created during an event to amplify all brands involved and provide more value for your partners
On this episode:
Baily Hancock, Collaboration Consultant & the Host of the “Stop, Collaborate & Listen” Podcast outlines the 4 main types of “Asks” and “Gives” and why you need to identify what yours are BEFORE you approach a potential partner about a collaboration.
On this episode:
Launching a company with her partner, Freya Estreller at the same time as starting their relationship (without killing each other or breaking up)
Partnering with big brands on paid marketing activations to bring awareness (and revenue) to their business
Knowing what value you bring to a collaboration and being okay walking away from an opportunity if it isn't a good fit
On this episode:
Partnering with people who brought various skillsets to the table to create Pomp & Whimsy
Leveraging the power of event collaborations to get their product in front of consumers in a highly-regulated industry
Joining forces with other women spirits makers to amplify one another’s voices with the Women’s Cocktail Collective
On this episode:
Building Barter + Be entirely through bartering her own skills, connections, and referrals
Connecting IRL (in real life) and why it’s still important in this digital world
Getting past the fear and insecurity to approach a potential partner and ask for what you want and need in a collaboration
On this episode:
How PR has changed over the last decade and what's working for companies now
Why it's important to share your "Pet Pig" story to allow people to connect with the person behind the brand
The best time to pitch story ideas to press to gain visibility
On this episode:
Leveraging her whole community and calling in favors to pull off the first Unique Market in 2008
Launching and then letting go of CAMP, her cellphone-free creative conference which Baily credits with starting her teaching/speaking/consulting career
What’s next for the Unique Market empire and how she hopes it’s going to bring makers and consumers together across the country and inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs
On this episode:
Knowing when to say yes or no to creative collaboration opportunities
Encouraging everyone’s unique talents and ideas to organically come through on a branded partner shoot
Learning how to ask for what you want and need in business and collaborations
On this episode:
Leveraging her network to launch Bossed Up
Asking her mentors to share their knowledge and expertise as Bossed Up Board Members
Creating and empowering a community of experts within the Bossed Up Trainer Team
On this episode:
The serendipitously collaborative way they came together as co-founders
How the Joy Revolution creates space for people to use joy as a leadership tool for positive social change or a thriving business
Teaching people how to combine their professional knowledge and life experiences in a collaborative way with others to make sustainable social change together
On this episode:
Going from college besties to co-founders with Sabena and Jenni
Identifying which brands will make for great product partners
Leveraging collaboration internally across every department to communicate, ideate, and grow the company
On this episode:
Getting buy-in from her whole team (or “Product Squad” as she calls them) to join forces and create solutions to problems
Working across multiple departments by leveraging collaboration
How she manages various projects and people without coming across as bossy
On this episode:
Your Podcast Host, Baily Hancock shares four ways to make it easy for your potential partners to stalk you online:
Up your LinkedIn game
Curate your online persona
Have a killer email signature
Create a one-stop-shop for all things “you”
{This episode is part of the CREATIVITY X COLLABORATION mini-series}
Join me and Sydney Welch, Author of "The Art of Collaboration" as we talk about the findings in her book on the central role collaboration played in the creation of some of the Renaissance’s greatest works of art.