Welcome back to Re-imagining Online Business! In this Season 2 opener, Tristan and Brooke reunite with a raw, reflective, and real-time check-in—and preview what’s ahead.
This episode blends casual conversation with deeper questions about what it means to be entrepreneurs, facilitators, and humans in an increasingly unstable, violent, and extractive world. We talk about the business patterns we’re noticing (and resisting), what it feels like to be in a visibility-scarcity cycle, and the impossibility of showing up “strategically” while also advocating for liberation.
Here’s what we get into:
A peek at what’s coming this season: topics like the nuances of ChatGPT, visual branding with integrity, and the “is Instagram dead?” convo.
A sincere and vulnerable exchange around gender identity and personal evolution
The deep tension between capitalism and the grief of witnessing more and more state violence
Questions of responsibility, urgency, and sustainability in business right now
If you’re sitting with the both/and of business and grief, strategy and uncertainty—you’re not alone. This season, we’re exploring it in more detail.
Mentions & Resources:
Alex Iantaffi & HOLDING GROUND
@veritas_22 on Instagram
Couples Therapy (on Showtime)
Pee-wee as Himself (on HBO)
Devon Price’s article, If You *Must*, Here is How to Be a Content Creator Without Crashing Out or Losing Yourself
Call to Action:
Enjoyed this episode? Leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, and let us know how these insights are helping you in your work, or share this episode with someone who might benefit from it!
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Welcome back to Re-imagining Online Business! In this Season 2 opener, Tristan and Brooke reunite with a raw, reflective, and real-time check-in—and preview what’s ahead.
This episode blends casual conversation with deeper questions about what it means to be entrepreneurs, facilitators, and humans in an increasingly unstable, violent, and extractive world. We talk about the business patterns we’re noticing (and resisting), what it feels like to be in a visibility-scarcity cycle, and the impossibility of showing up “strategically” while also advocating for liberation.
Here’s what we get into:
A peek at what’s coming this season: topics like the nuances of ChatGPT, visual branding with integrity, and the “is Instagram dead?” convo.
A sincere and vulnerable exchange around gender identity and personal evolution
The deep tension between capitalism and the grief of witnessing more and more state violence
Questions of responsibility, urgency, and sustainability in business right now
If you’re sitting with the both/and of business and grief, strategy and uncertainty—you’re not alone. This season, we’re exploring it in more detail.
Mentions & Resources:
Alex Iantaffi & HOLDING GROUND
@veritas_22 on Instagram
Couples Therapy (on Showtime)
Pee-wee as Himself (on HBO)
Devon Price’s article, If You *Must*, Here is How to Be a Content Creator Without Crashing Out or Losing Yourself
Call to Action:
Enjoyed this episode? Leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, and let us know how these insights are helping you in your work, or share this episode with someone who might benefit from it!
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Episode 7: How to Grow Your Work with Networking & Collaborations
Re-Imagining Online Business
10 months ago
Episode 7: How to Grow Your Work with Networking & Collaborations
Relationships are absolutely fundamental to any business. And yet so many online business owners often seem to be doing everything possible to bring in clients without having to make direct contact with other humans. The internet can make this particularly confusing, because the nature of relationships on the internet is confusing! What’s more, it’s so easy to feel isolated as an entrepreneur and to not even think about turning to other people. The reality is, more than your social media presence—more than any aspect of your digital marketing strategy, being active in the community you serve is probably the biggest advantage you can have in growing your work.
Whether you're an introvert, socially anxious, or just unsure of where to begin, this conversation offers actionable advice and thoughtful perspectives on:
Shifting your focus from audience size to nurturing existing connections.
Understanding how relationships can be the "soil" for sustainable growth.
Building trust and collaborations that align with your values and vision.
Navigating the role of digital tools like Instagram alongside in-person or community engagement.
Practical steps for finding opportunities, connecting with aligned professionals, and maintaining integrity in partnerships.
Tristan and Brooke also reflect on how privilege and positionality impact collaborations and share personal stories about opportunities born from intentional relationship-building.
Takeaways:
Relationships are the foundation of any business. Invest time and effort in nurturing them.
Focus on serving your current audience and community rather than chasing endless growth.
Show up authentically—whether in networking events, online platforms, or collaborations.
Don’t bypass direct connections; meaningful interactions outlast transactional marketing tactics.
Mentions & Resources:
Free Workshop: ChatGPT & Your Work with Patricia Grenseman - Friday, January 10th, 10-11:30am Pacific / 1-2:30pm Eastern
Concept to Conversion Program: A 4-week intensive to guide you in getting your next offer out into the world, starting January 21st
Links:
Visit joinfruition.com for more programs and resources.
And of course, you can also get more info about Brooke and Tristan on their websites: brooke-monaghan.com and katz-creative.com
Call to Action:Enjoyed this episode? Leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, and let us know how these insights are helping you in your work, or share this episode with someone who might benefit from it!
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Re-Imagining Online Business
Welcome back to Re-imagining Online Business! In this Season 2 opener, Tristan and Brooke reunite with a raw, reflective, and real-time check-in—and preview what’s ahead.
This episode blends casual conversation with deeper questions about what it means to be entrepreneurs, facilitators, and humans in an increasingly unstable, violent, and extractive world. We talk about the business patterns we’re noticing (and resisting), what it feels like to be in a visibility-scarcity cycle, and the impossibility of showing up “strategically” while also advocating for liberation.
Here’s what we get into:
A peek at what’s coming this season: topics like the nuances of ChatGPT, visual branding with integrity, and the “is Instagram dead?” convo.
A sincere and vulnerable exchange around gender identity and personal evolution
The deep tension between capitalism and the grief of witnessing more and more state violence
Questions of responsibility, urgency, and sustainability in business right now
If you’re sitting with the both/and of business and grief, strategy and uncertainty—you’re not alone. This season, we’re exploring it in more detail.
Mentions & Resources:
Alex Iantaffi & HOLDING GROUND
@veritas_22 on Instagram
Couples Therapy (on Showtime)
Pee-wee as Himself (on HBO)
Devon Price’s article, If You *Must*, Here is How to Be a Content Creator Without Crashing Out or Losing Yourself
Call to Action:
Enjoyed this episode? Leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, and let us know how these insights are helping you in your work, or share this episode with someone who might benefit from it!
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