You've been told to work harder. Push yourself to the limit. Hustle and grind to achieve success in the creative industry.But doing this by yourself just leads to more frustration and less joy. There's a better way. By joining forces with other creatives, you can unlock your full potential, establish supportive environments, and reap the benefits of community and collaboration. Thankfully,  there are some awesome tools being developed for creators to help you to do that easily and intuitively, so that you can find like-minded creatives that you can build with. In this episode, you'll learn to:Recognize the hidden advantages of adopting a cooperative approach in the world of creators.Apply  "pay-it-forward" collaboration  and how to use ConvertKit's Creator Network initiative to grow your audience automatically. Understand the crucial role of collaboration and community as the engine of your creative career. "The collaboration economy will be won by the people that don't shy away from the opportunities to create collaborative places where people can gather." - Allen C. PaulMore Resources Mentioned in This EpisodeTry out the Convertkit Creator Match Tool and find like-minded creators to recommend - https://godandgigs.com/matchLearn more about the Creator Network - https://godandgigs.com/growfasterTap to send us a text! Support the showJoin our Creative Community In our 360 Membership, you get focused encouragement, guidance, and training on how to thrive as a faith-focused creative. Joining gives you access to our exclusive app, workshops and community conversations, as we change from being creatively confused to creatively confident! GodandGigs.com/membership PODCAST MERCHGet God and Gigs themed gear, clothing and accessories HERE! GOT VALUE FROM THIS PODCAST? If so, please share your: TIME: Send this episode to someone who you know would enjoy it TALENT: Email your art or music to add to our community to allen@godandgigs.com TREASURE: Tap HERE to help support God and Gigs with a donation! Want to be a guest on The God and Gigs Show? Send us a message on PodMatch, here!