From Competition to Collaboration: Strategies for Thriving Small Business Alliances
Running a small business can be a lonely pursuit — but collaboration changes that. Working with another owner can open new markets, strengthen your community reputation, and spark ideas neither of you could execute alone. Whether it’s a joint marketing venture, shared workspace, or co-developed product, the key to success is structure, trust, and mutual clarity. Collaborate only when goals and ethics align. Revisit your business structure before committing. Clarify financial terms and
From Top Agent to Founder: How to Launch Your Own Real Estate Agency
So you've mastered the hustle. You've built the relationships. Maybe you've even got a wall of sales awards tucked behind your desk. Now, there's a different kind of ambition knocking: building your own real estate agency. Not a side hustle, not a vanity brand—an actual, operating, revenue-earning business under your own name. But making the leap from top-producing agent to founder-operator is its own kind of terrain. Here's how to navigate it—starting with the decisions that matter most, not just the
