Networking, Collaborations, And Founder Insights
Published 3 months ago • 1 min read
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Don't be a people pleaser in collabs. You WILL get home and make this face. I know I do. (That "WHY!???" face)
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Real-Time Founder Insight
In NJ BrandHive hit the target. In NYC our events heavily attracted rising entrepreneurs. So instead of resisting, we restructured -split into 2 projects:
BrandHive, now focused on serving early-stage founders with curated networking and collaborative momentum that boosts business visibility.
The Founder Circle, being designed for seasoned executives who are ready for closed-door strategy conversations, high-level referrals, and table talk that moves revenue. Launches in August with invite-only test group, accepting applications starting July. More info soon!
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Strategy Hit
If you’re the face of your business, visibility > branding.
Don’t sink money into branding when nobody knows you yet. Start by promoting your voice and your story.
Your story is your early-stage brand -and it’s likely the only thing that will cut through the noise.
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Upholding Your Brand's Promise During a Collaboration
Brand collabs are exciting—until one of you starts compromising your positioning. This week’s podcast unpacks how to keep your identity intact while still collaborating meaningfully.
Key soundbites:
- “Don’t be a people pleaser in partnerships.”
- “Your brand shouldn’t disappear just because it’s a collab.”
- “Debrief after every collaboration. That’s where the clarity lives.”
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Next Event:
BrandHive Monthly Happy Hour
Morristown, NJ
July 10th at 6PM
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Seen & Learned:
✅ Action beats planning. Every time.
❌ Free offers without strategy = energy leaks.
Don’t “give value” to be liked. Give strategically, with outcomes in mind -for you and your audience.
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Book: You Are The Brand, by Mike Kim
Even if the title feels a little much (because no, you are not the brand!), the framework is excellent for anyone building a personal brand from scratch. It’s grounded, simple, and actionable.
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Tool: Artlist.io
Use it to turn your static photos into short, scroll-stopping video clips. It’s fast, elegant, and great for showing up without overproducing. First one's free.
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