Over the course of the year I’ve thrown a lot into the universe in an effort to make bigger things happen.
This week I have a few meetings with different people to figure out how we can work towards common goals. Whether it’s event planning, show production or music creation, life is not a solo journey. It’s also really difficult to find team members for the cause.
End of the day you need to bring something to the table in a way that helps other people achieve their goals.
Or you have money to spend and likely this article isn’t for you.
In the meantime here’s how I went from frustrated and complaining to on the path to a team.
Step 1: Show the world you can do something useful.
I’ve made a lot of podcasts and written many articles.
Over time I’ve developed a skill set that is verifiable via the work I put into the world. You need a portfolio of some kind. Go create and release something into the world that people can point to and think of you.
It’s hard to get anyone to stop, so you need to be in motion already.
Step 2: Go outside to events and join a community
Regardless of what you are interested in, there are real life meetups somewhere.
I’m sure virtual meetups will suffice if you really do live in the middle of nowhere.
Either way, as time goes on, and people see you more and more, they will remember you. If you really want to work with someone, flatter them by going to support them at their events. The more times people see you, the more comfortable they will be with you.
While you can do this all virtually, if you are blessed to be in a city, go outside.
Step 3: Have your pitch ready for when the moment comes
I’ve watched countless people, myself included, try and solicit help from others unsuccessfully.
In a lot of ways we’re all looking for someone to do the thinking for us. That’s not how it works, hard work alone is useless. You need to put together a real proposal that shows how money can be made, for anyone of value to want to get on board.
Chances are, by yourself, you are not the next big thing, you really do need help.
Step 4: Figure out what actually needs to get done
When you are driving a project, you need to know what help you are asking for.
Take some time to scope out everything. Make a bunch of lists, notes and documents planning as much as you can. Use tools like ChatGPT if you need help brainstorming how to create a real plan.
The end result of this exercise will be a specific list of work that needs to be done.
Then you can just find people to do each piece.
Step 5: Learn to pitch the right things to the right people
Recently I was discussing a project that could actually get funded by private interests.
This requires pitch decks and a real white collar approach. I also encountered a person in the park who mentioned they work with contracts. Instantly I saw the connection, this guy could in theory help us solicit money from others.
His skills are closely enough aligned to what we need that this project could net him money down the line.
When the stars align, people will work with you.
When the time comes don’t be afraid to say yes
Over and over again there are successful companies built on the ignorance of their founders.
They jumped in headfirst and learned all the key things along the way. As you plant your seeds, sometimes they will yield some fruit. If people want to move something forward, be brave enough to say yes.
End of the day you can always figure out how to do something after the fact.
Live Long and Prosper Everyone
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