EP439: Tanya Fox - How To Collaborate: Back To Basics - Part 1

"What I realized only years later, in doing collaborations is that I had to stop assuming I knew what someone thought I was worth, or what they were getting is worth." -Tanya Fox There exists a damaging belief in business that if we aren't the ones handling every aspect of our work, that we aren't successful. As much as we might like to believe we can do everything alone, trying to live this way is a surefire way to burn out. Working with others is scary, handling employees is hard enough, but working with service partners and collaborators is even more fear-inducing. How do we know who is right for our business, who gets where we are coming from and what if they don't care or apply as much effort as you think they should to our businesses? Working with others can be a nightmare, but it can also be an incredibly beneficial and rewarding experience. One where all parties can see the kind of positive results that could never have been achieved if they hadn't worked together. Tanya Fox, bookkeeper, business coach and author of How to Collaborate, is the featured guest in the first of a two-part series. In part one, Tanya discusses her early days in business, how powerful collaboration can be, and why we each need to find our own path to collaborative success. If you want to work with others but are jaded by bad past experiences, or maybe you don't feel like what you have to offer is worth the effort of others, then this is the episode that will help you let go of always deciding you aren't good enough. During this interview, you'll learn... The value of knowing it's okay to change your mind How collaboration can change your business The importance of failing forward To find out more about Tanya, click here. Connect with her on LinkedIn. Check out her website at this link. Time Stamps 01:44 - Tanya discusses her career journey 06:02 - Learning to collaborate 12:36 - Finding your ideal partners 16:09 - Charting your own course 22:57 - Going back to basics This episode is brought to you by our great friends at Hub Analytics! Imagine having all your financial data in one place, with real-time analytics and customized reports at your fingertips. Hub Analytics is a financial platform that streamlines bookkeeping operations, so you can focus on what really matters—delivering high-quality results for your clients. With Hub's easy-to-use tools, you'll save time, reduce errors, and gain deeper insights into your clients' financials! Ready to take your bookkeeping to the next level? Book a demo to learn more and start your FREE trial TODAY! ]]>