I am back with another quick tip episode.  These episodes have tips or strategies you can use to help you grow your online business so you can have a bigger impact and increase your revenue in the process.  I was recently on a podcast and was asked what the number one thing I would say is responsible for my business growth.  I thought it was such a good question, so I wanted to cover this very topic here on the podcast. The short answer: connections.  And I am not talking about old school networking and handing out business cards. I am talking about making connections with people with sincere intentions.  You should be thinking about making connections with the thought of “how can I add value to this person” with zero expectations of anything in return.  Going to events is a great way to meet like-minded people.  I make it a point to go to conferences and events year after year.  Another way, which is one of my favorites, is to make connections through a mastermind.  This is a great way to go deep with a smaller group of people.  You can bounce ideas off one another, affiliate for each other, and expand your network through each other’s connections. Tune in to find out more about the #1 key to the hockey stick growth I’ve had in my business over the last 6 and a half years.   Wondering how you can level up your business? If you have been thinking about joining a mastermind, I encourage you to check out my newly leveled up accelerator mastermind.  Like we covered on today’s show, masterminds are a great way to make new connections and meet new people who share similar goals for business success.  What you think is keeping you from growing your online business is not actually the problem.  I see it time and time again.  You need to make the transition from stuck online entrepreneur to what I like to call the Optimized CEO.   My accelerator mastermind will have you thinking differently and thinking bigger about your business, your team, and your vision so you can create more freedom in your life.  To find out more and to apply head to rickmulready.com/accelerator.