If your daily conversations are mostly with your cats, this one’s for you. Stacy shares how collaboration isn’t just good for referrals — it’s the foundation of sustainable growth, creativity, and community. From Slack groups and co-working meetups to referral collectives and podcast swaps, she breaks down how to collaborate intentionally without burning out or overcommitting.

Episode Highlights:

• 00:00 – Why collaboration matters: How working with others helps you grow a sustainable business
• 04:22 – The isolation trap: How teaching taught Stacy the power of connection
• 07:38 – Finding the right people: Why bandwidth, trust, and shared values matter
• 10:05 – Inside Apex Group Marketing: What a local collaboration looks like in action
• 12:47 – Low-lift collaboration ideas: Co-working, Slack communities, and summits that actually make sense
• 14:30 – Collaborating with clients: How Stacy brings the same community mindset into her copy projects

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About the Host:

Stacy Braga helps online business owners clarify their message and connect with the right people through strategic, story-driven copy. With a background in education and marketing, she knows how to turn messy ideas into messaging that feels good and gets results.

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Podcast Credits:

• Edited by Chelsea Koenigsknecht of KC Virtual | @kc_virtual
• Music by Teodholina via Pixabay