Indie Incognito Spring 2024 issue

OpEd ? Partnership

By Paulett e Jackson

(Rev ised 12-24-2023)

There have been lessons learned along the way, what to and not to do and what to and not to share There is always a learning curve, especially dealing in business I am a creative so, it is important to me when thinking of collaborations, that the person I choose or who approaches me about a project, respects what I am about and the many contributions I have made. Respect is especially important when going into partnerships, on both sides. When you think about partnerships, what comes to mind first?Is it business related, personal or even spiritual?Partnerships come in all diverse ways, on various levels but for the purpose of this article, I speak to business partnerships. When you think about partnerships, what comes to mind first?Is it business related, personal or even spiritual?

Partnerships come in all diverse ways, on various levels but for the purpose of this article, I speak to business partnerships.

If I am approached about collaborations and or partnerships, whether long or short term, it is important, I believe, to have initial conversations to bounce ideas and thoughts off one another, to get a clear picture of what is expected. It is also important to embrace differences, opinions, visions, approach, etc.

Out of conversations, wonderful projects can be born from both sides of the table Are you open enough to change?To innovative ideas? At times, a light bulb can go off and reveal things we may not have even thought of, how about that?

Bottom line is that any type of partnership we enter can be important for growth and even long-term lessons

No, not every partnership or collaboration is made in heaven, certainly not But, for me personally, I have had some great collaborations, short and long term, because let?s face it, not everything and everyone is meant to stay. Some are meant to get you to the next level of your journey and some to stay around for a lifetime so that we can help each other grow and flourish. Some even turn into great friendships

Whatever partnership you choose to get into, ask yourselves important questions, benefits, quality, effectiveness, growth, personalities, ethics, etc.?How will it effect your overall business or personal journey? Partnerships are just that, partners, working together for a common good

In the coming New Year, I will take my company, SCORPLady Ventures? to another level, pushing myself in other areas of arts & entertainment and media. My journey will include public speaking and more consulting, centered on this particular industry I will continue to learn and grow in order to share what I have learned over the past few years with those who are looking to start new creative ventures or enhance what they have already built SCORPLady Ventures? is not only about me but, also to mentor, encourage and motivate others along the way and to continue to partner with other media forces such as Indie Incognito Magazine, in an effort to showcase creatives and entrepreneurs and their achievements to the industry Trust, integrity, knowledge, communication and being open-minded are some of the things I look for in a partnership. What do your partnerships look like?How do they feel now as opposed to when you first started?