RECLAIM TIME & ENERGY WITH SMARTER STRATEGIES FOR YOUR BUSINESS

We help entrepreneurs create more capacity in their day-to-day so they can focus on what truly matters.

UNLOCK YOUR BUSINESS POTENTIAL WITH CUSTOM COACHING

We help solopreneurs and small business owners build their dream business by mastering the art of working "ON" their business rather than always "IN" it.

Decide. Commit. Succeed.

It's really that simple. Yet simple is often not easy.

Making a decision sets your course, committing to it demands consistent effort and success follows as the reward for perseverance through challenges and obstacles.

Is This You?

  • Quality Crusader: You're passionate about delivering top-notch services, not just meeting the mark but exceeding it.

  • Desire Positive Impact: The services you provide aren't just transactions; they aim to positively impact your customers' lives.

  • Hard Worker: You believe in the power of hard work, but you're realizing you need to work smarter, not just harder. Because there are only so many hours in a day, right?

  • Beyond the Call: Whether it's perfectionism, selflessly serving others, you're known for going the extra mile.

  • Family First: At the heart of it all, your family is your why – driving you to succeed, not just in business but in life.

Certain things are keeping you up at night.

  • You have an endless to-do-list.

  • Finding the time to make those big dreams a reality is unclear.

  • Quality family time and personal time is getting the short end of the stick.

  • The mountain of work makes keeping your high standards a challenge.

  • Your head's buzzing with ideas and growth plans, but the daily demands keep pushing them back.

Committed to Quality and Impact

You always strive for excellence and delivering real value. But you also know balance is key - when to push hard and when to step back.

Yet you may need some help with this!

Your Vision Drives You

You want to be a true business owner, building a business that’s sustainable, scalable, and doesn’t need your constant involvement.

That’s what we call a dream business.

What You're Striving For

  • Focusing more on strategy

  • Delegating tasks effectively

  • Creating systems that allow your business to run smoothly

  • Achieving the personal freedom you deserve

If this sounds like you, you're in the right place!

Every Dream Business Needs a Foundation

Key components are essential to long-term success. Smart strategies bring these together, helping you stay focused and driving lasting results... so you can reclaim your time and energy by working smarter, not harder.

"Success in business requires training, discipline, and a good coach."
Bob Proctor

What Is A DREAM Business?

We talk a lot about a "Dream Business" here at Bloomdocking but what is it? It's centered around three pillars which we feel are crucial to any business. Implement and nourish these three pillars and owning a dream business becomes a reality.

Hey there! I'm Oie.

With over 25 years of experience in strategic planning and implementing the strategies for Fortune 500 companies, I've gained a wealth of knowledge and a deep understaning of what drives business success.

This journey has been filled with challenges and rewarding experiences, working alongside business leaders and their teams to unlock their full potential. However, the true turning point in my career came when I embraced the entrepreneurial spirit.

My own ventures into starting businesses taught mew invaluable lessons and led me to a profound realization: my passion lies in helping fellow entrepreneurs get what they want from their business and... life!

As a certified business coach, I blend this extensive corporate experience with a personal, entrepreneurial perspective to offer unique and effective coaching.

I believe anything is possible and nothing is off the table.. No dream is too big or too crazy. The key question that I always ask myself and my clients is - "How CAN you make it happen?" Let's embark on this journey together to gain the freedom you desire!

Hey there! I'm Oie.

With over 25 years of experience in strategic planning and implementing the strategies for Fortune 500 companies, I've gained a wealth of knowledge and a deep understanding of what drives business success.

This journey has been filled with challenges and rewarding experiences, working alongside business leaders and their teams to unlock their full potential. However, the true turning point in my career came when I embraced the entrepreneurial spirit.

My own ventures into starting businesses taught me invaluable lessons and led me to a profound realization: my passion lies in helping fellow entrepreneurs create their dream businesses. As a certified business coach, I blend this extensive corporate experience with a personal, entrepreneurial perspective to offer unique and effective coaching.

I believe in the power of bold, aligned decisions and the magic of tapping into one's fullest potential. My approach is all about simplifying complex challenges and identifying patterns that foster growth. Let's embark on this journey together to transform and elevate your business.

Bloomdocking Services

How We Can Help.

SmartShift Starter Pack

Overwhelmed Achiever: Swamped with work but stuck on growth? Let's pivot to working smarter, not harder, and unlock your true potential.

SmartShift Max

Decisive Dreamer: Burdened by too many decisions? We'll cut through the confusion, moving you from paralysis to progress.

Next-Level Accelerator

Visionary Stuck in Place: Clear vision but hitting barriers? Together, we'll break through what's holding you back and turn vision into action.

Free Resources

Start Making Changes Today

Open Up Time: A Guide to Creating More

White Space On Your Daily Calendar

Your go-to guide for reclaiming your precious time as a busy entrepreneur. In this guide, we'll walk you through simple yet effective steps to create more "white space" - open time on your calendar - and regain control over your schedule.

Idea Prioritization Matrix: Simplify and Succeed

Designed for multitasking entrepreneurs, this essential tool cuts through the chaos, helping you pinpoint the high-impact tasks that truly drive business growth, and sidestep the distractions that don't.

Business Strategies, Insights, and Advice

hand all joined in together

Stronger Together: How Thought Partnerships Power Business Success

March 13, 20247 min read

No entrepreneur can build a successful business entirely alone.

No matter how talented you are.

Or hardworking.

Ignoring collaboration and thought partnerships limits growth. Embracing support is not a weakness… it’s a strategic move for strength and resilience.

Starting and running your own business can be incredibly rewarding, but it also comes with its fair share of challenges. One of the biggest hurdles entrepreneurs face is the feeling of being alone in decision-making. This isolation isn't just about the physical solitude that can come with entrepreneurship; it's about the mental and emotional weight of making every decision on your own. This can lead to decision fatigue, where the constant need to make choices wears down your ability to think clearly and make sound judgments.

Thought Partnership

That's where the concept of a thought partnership comes in. It's a collaborative relationship where you and a partner offer each other mutual support, share ideas, and challenge each other's thinking. The aim is to provide fresh perspectives, share the burden of decision-making, and foster innovation and creativity. This partnership can be a game-changer for entrepreneurs who are feeling overwhelmed by the pressures of running their business.

By having someone to share your thoughts and ideas with, you're not only combating the isolation that comes with entrepreneurship but also opening up new avenues for growth and development. A thought partner can help you see blind spots you might have missed, encourage you to take calculated risks, and provide the emotional support needed to navigate the ups and downs of business ownership. Essentially, thought partnership addresses the common pain point of isolation in decision-making, making it an invaluable tool for entrepreneurs looking to expand their horizons and grow their business.

Isolation In Decision-Making

When you're steering the ship by yourself, it can feel incredibly overwhelming to make every call on your own. Here’s how thought partnership addresses this pain point:

  • Combats Decision Fatigue: Making decisions, especially multiple ones day after day, can wear you down (hello, decision fatigue!). Having a thought partner means sharing this cognitive load, making it easier to stay sharp and make better decisions.

  • Breaks the Echo Chamber: It’s easy to get trapped in an echo chamber of your own ideas. A thought partner introduces different viewpoints and experiences, helping you break free from repetitive thought patterns that might be holding you back.

  • Provides Emotional Support: The journey of entrepreneurship is full of highs and lows. A thought partner understands these emotional swings and can offer support and encouragement, reminding you that you're not alone in this.

  • Encourages Risk-Taking: Having a trusted ally can give you the confidence to take calculated risks. When you've got someone to discuss potential outcomes with, it feels safer to step out of your comfort zone.

  • Sparks Innovation: Two heads are often better than one when it comes to innovation. A thought partner can help you brainstorm new ideas or refine existing ones, pushing your business into uncharted, exciting territories.

In essence, the pain point addressed by thought partnership is the isolation and overwhelm that comes with solo decision-making. It offers a collaborative solution that not only helps alleviate these challenges but also propels your business forward through shared knowledge, perspectives, and support.

Common Misconceptions

Thought partnerships are incredibly valuable, but they're often misunderstood. Here are some common misconceptions that can skew perceptions:

It's Just Another Term for Mentorship: While both involve guidance and support, mentorship usually features a more experienced individual guiding someone less experienced. Thought partnerships are more reciprocal, with both parties contributing equally, regardless of their experience levels.

It's All About Agreement: Some might think thought partnerships are about finding someone who always agrees with you. In reality, the magic happens when both parties challenge each other's ideas, offering constructive feedback and alternative perspectives to foster growth and innovation.

It Requires Similar Expertise or Industry Background: People often assume that effective thought partners need to have similar professional backgrounds. However, diverse expertise can enrich the partnership, bringing in fresh insights and problem-solving approaches that wouldn't be possible in an echo chamber of similar experiences.

It's Time-Consuming and Inefficient: There's a belief that adding another person into your decision-making process will slow things down. On the contrary, a thought partnership can streamline problem-solving by halving the time it takes to work through challenges, thanks to the shared effort and varied perspectives.

It Weakens Decision-Making Autonomy: Some entrepreneurs worry that relying on a thought partner might dilute their own decision-making power. In fact, thought partnerships enhance your decision-making by equipping you with more information and viewpoints, ultimately strengthening your autonomy with informed choices.

Networking Equals Thought Partnerships: A common misconception is equating general networking with forming thought partnerships. While networking can introduce you to potential thought partners, true thought partnerships go much deeper than typical networking connections. They are built on trust, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to growth, rather than the more surface-level interactions often found in broader networking contexts. Thought partnerships involve ongoing, deep collaborative efforts to challenge and support each other in pursuit of common or complementary goals, which is a step beyond the initial connection stage of networking.

Building Thought Partnerships

Once you’ve decided to build thought partnerships, you need to commit to this decision. There are several ways to start forging these valuable connections:

Industry Associations and Events: Participate in associations, conferences, and workshops relevant to your industry. These gatherings are gold mines for meeting peers who are just as eager to share insights and challenges. Look for roundtable discussions and breakout sessions, which are great for deeper conversations.

Online Communities and Forums: Join online platforms and forums where professionals in your field gather. Websites like LinkedIn, industry-specific forums, and even Reddit have communities where thought leadership is exchanged. Engage in discussions, share your insights, and reach out to individuals whose perspectives resonate with you.

Mastermind Groups: These are small, peer-to-peer mentoring groups designed to help members solve their problems with input and advice from the other group members. Joining a mastermind group can be a structured way to build and maintain thought partnerships.

Here at Bloomdocking, we have a Peer Advisory Board that meets once a month. It’s specifically designed to help entrepreneurs set goals, tackle challenges as they get in the way and give & explore new perspectives. Owning your own business is hard work. There is no need to do it alone.

If you’d like to learn more about our Peer Advisory Board, schedule a discovery call today!

Local Business Networks: Don't overlook the potential of your local community. Attend chamber of commerce meetings, local entrepreneur meetups, and other business networking events in your area. Face-to-face interactions can foster strong, lasting relationships.

Alumni Networks: Tap into your alma mater's alumni network. These groups often include a diverse array of professionals across various stages of their careers, many of whom might be looking for the same level of partnership and support.

Social Media Networking: Use social media platforms not just for broad networking but for identifying potential thought partners. Engage with content posted by leaders and peers you admire and reach out to those with whom you feel you could have meaningful exchanges.

Professional Development Courses: Enroll in courses or workshops that focus not just on skill-building but also on group projects and discussions. These settings can provide natural opportunities to connect with like-minded professionals interested in mutual growth.

Mentoring Programs: While different from thought partnerships, participating in mentoring programs (either as a mentor or a mentee) can evolve into a reciprocal thought partnership as both parties learn from each other.

The one thing ⬇️

When seeking thought partnerships, the key is to approach with a mindset of mutual benefit and openness. Be proactive in sharing your knowledge and challenges while also being receptive to new ideas and perspectives. Remember, the goal is to build a relationship where both parties feel valued and supported in their journey towards growth and success!

tipsadviceleadershipdecision makingpartnershipsmentormastermind
Owner and Business Coach of Bloomdocking

Oie Dobier

Owner and Business Coach of Bloomdocking

Back to Blog
Public Speaking

Supercharge Your Next Event

Are you looking for an energetic, dynamic speaker for your next event?

Imagine having a speaker who brings a mix of real-life business knowledge, a big dash of inspiration, and a whole lot of practical strategies to your next event.

That's me!

With over 25 years speaking in corporate settings and inspiring future entrepreneurs, I know a thing or two about connecting to and engaging a crowd.

My talks?

They're not just speeches - they're like sitting down with a good friend who's been there and done it. Someone who is excited to share all the insider tips, mindset modifiers, and business strategies needed to grow as a person and as a business owner.

Whether you're a pro in the biz world or just starting out, I promise to make our time together not only memorable but also packed with insights you can actually use. So, ready to spice up your event? Let's chat!

Subscribe To Our Newsletter

We share valuable business and life tips, techniques, and insights to help in your success.
Please Join Us!

We will not spam or share your email address.