Collaboration Over Competition: What Makes a Collab Actually Work?

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In this episode of Designers, Plants & Coffee, we unpack what it really means to collaborate in today’s handmade business world. It’s not just about tagging each other on IG or saying “let’s collab!” in a DM—it’s about alignment, clear agreements, and mutual benefit.

We talk about:

• How we built our podcast from the ground up—starting with friendship
• Why contracts protect both your business and your relationships
• The difference between a true collaboration and a one-sided ask
• What to say (and NOT say) when pitching a collab
• Red flags and must-haves before signing on

Whether you're a creative looking to grow, an educator partnering with others, or a designer ready to scale, this episode is your behind-the-scenes pass to doing it right.

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