The Secret to A Successful Solo Practice (hint: it involves other people)

I am currently in the throes of an excellent group coaching program led by Mike Kemski, the very bright guy behind Banabu. (If you ever get a chance to to work with Mike — jump on it– the experience has been life changing for me.   ratMIke has had his share of success on the Internet — he is part of the cyber-brat pack of infopreneurs that are raking in millions on the net.  He recently made a very important point — none of the people making millions on the Net is doing it by themselves.  They have partners and support staff.  Mike sums it up pretty well  "it is far better to get 10% of a million dollar deal than to make $10,000 by your own efforts (I should be so lucky — someday). 

One way to quickly get a partner is to hire a virtual assistant.  My clients always say that they feel that their business moves much faster when they have a "partner" to help them brainstorm ideas and to help keep them moving.  VAs do high quality work — but they also provide momentum.   This article in the Las Vegas Business shows how many smart entrepreneurs are benefiting from the partnership opportunties available to them from a VA.   I really enjoy my VA work because it allows me to *get inside* my clients’ businesses and creatively help them to grow. I love to see what happens when they start working with me as a partner.  The best part is that I have a few clients so I am always learning and growing.

What kind of partnerships do you have in your business?

http://www.lvbusinesspress.com/articles/2007/08/03/opinion/columnists/guest/iq_15752521.txt