Episode 512: #Tashmas Day 3: How to find your biz besties

If there’s one thing I’d love for you to have more of this year, it’s biz besties. These are not just more people in your network—they’re true business friends. As business owners (especially online), having this kind of connection makes such a difference to the experience of business ownership. Today on the Heart-Centred Business Podcast, I’m diving into how to actually find your biz besties, how to nurture those relationships, and why they’re invaluable.

And since it’s Day 3 of #Tashmas, there’s a special gift for you at the end!

Wait… What is #Tashmas?

I do it for both my birthday (1-12 March) and pre-Christmas (1-12 December) every year! Every day from now until my birthday on 12th March, there will be a new daily podcast episode, with a hot tip or practical strategy as per usual… but you ALSO get a gift! I love sharing the birthday vibes, and what better way to do that?! The daily gift could be a freebie, a special offer, a competition… but there will be something for YOU every single day.

Let’s dive in and get some more biz besties!

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Why Biz Besties Are So Powerful

Biz besties bring depth to your business friendships. It’s not just about having people to tag at networking events—it’s about sharing real experiences. When you’re building a business, most people around you just won’t get it. Sometimes they don’t know what’s worth celebrating, what needs fixing, or what makes challenges unique. Biz besties, though, do.

When you lean on biz besties, you get support and encouragement from people who actually understand what you’re going through. They know what’s tricky, what’s exciting, and what’s worth a happy dance. Plus, they bring practical support: sharing your launch, recommending you to their audience, sending you a connection to the perfect VA, or even just helping you find services you genuinely need.

For example, my fabulous biz bestie Claire Riley and I have little retreat days. She comes over, we co-work, take turns in the hot seat to help each other, and it’s so genuinely helpful. Claire’s super organised and efficient, I’m creative and love solving problems—together, we both get tangible, practical support out of those days.

Co-working, accountability, sharing goals, and just cheering each other on with comments on social media—these are all ways biz besties deepen your business experience. That extra layer of visibility and encouragement can transform how you feel about your business.

Nurturing Biz Bestie Friendships:

Give What You Want to Get

When you’re building biz bestie friendships, don’t sit back and wait—take the lead! If you meet someone you vibe with, think about what you’d love from a business friendship, and proactively give it. That might look like checking in with a DM, commenting on their posts, shouting them out, referring clients, or simply asking what their goals are. Sharing something vulnerable from behind the scenes is another way to show you’re willing to open up and invite them in.

I’ve done this since the start of my business, and the more I lean into giving without expectation, the faster great connections grow—or the clearer it becomes if it’s not a fit.

Be Courageous and Vulnerable

Making friends as an adult is tough (and even tougher in our hyper-busy, disconnected world). It takes courage to reach out, invite someone for coffee, ask them onto your podcast, or simply say something kind. That can feel risky—like putting yourself out there. But honestly, it’s worth it. Let your guard down a little!

Take Responsibility for Communication

Be proactive in your communication. When I worked in corporate, I used my bus commute to send messages and check in with my friends, because I had the time and I loved nurturing those friendships. When I started my business and stopped commuting, that habit got trickier, but some friends stepped up and those relationships deepened.

Especially in the first 6–12 months of a biz bestie relationship, take on that responsibility and be the proactive communicator. Assume people are glad to hear from you—even if they don’t reply. Create little rituals, like a morning coffee “nourishing friendships” session, instead of doom-scrolling.

Watch Out for Your Own Stuff

Making biz bestie connections can bring up personal stuff—rejection sensitivity, competition, feeling left out. Pay attention to those feelings and remember: it’s your stuff. For example, when a biz bestie moved away, I felt a bit rejected and left behind. Journaling helped me see it was just my own stuff, and that nothing was actually wrong between us. In fact, after she moved, we got even closer and now have sleepovers once a year!

So, do your own inner work around friendship and connection, and only bring it up with your biz bestie if there’s genuinely something to discuss.

Where and How to Find Biz Besties:

Inside Online Programs

Some of my closest biz besties came from joining programs. When I did Money Bootcamp with Denise Duffield-Thomas, I connected with other participants—some were local, so we met up weekly to work through modules together. When I join new programs, I pay attention to active, vocal members, join calls, and reach out if someone’s energy feels right. The goal isn’t just to connect with the provider, but to find peers at a similar stage, focused on the same things.

Networking Events

At the start of my business, I tried to go to as many events as possible, balancing budget and opportunity. Local events can sometimes surprise you—when I moved to regional Ballina, there were even more small workshops and networking opportunities.

Don’t assume there’s nothing local, and try events run by people in different industries—you never know! Funny story: last year, I attended a networking event that had been men-only for ages, but they’d started running ads for women. All the women there were first-timers, and the event was awkwardly organised—but we bonded over how chaotic it was. While I haven’t been back, I’ve kept in touch with five women from that night. It wasn’t necessarily a biz bestie moment, but it reminds you that connection can happen anywhere.

When you go to networking events, set yourself a goal—maybe connect with three people a little more deeply than just a brief hello. And always follow up! I see so many people drop the ball on this. If you say you’ll send an email, DM or book a coffee chat, do it. Don’t let connections fizzle because you didn’t take the next step.

Conferences and Learning Events

Workshops, conferences, and industry events are brilliant places to meet biz besties. You’re learning about the same topic, so you’re often at a similar stage and energy. Be proactive—say hello, but don’t just hand out business cards. Instead, send a DM right away with a “Hey, it was great to meet you!” That way, you have an actual connection, not just a social media follow lost to the algorithm. You can use email too if that’s your jam.

Facebook Groups

This is the trickiest one. In big free groups, the “let’s be friends” strategy is often just a lead generation strategy, so people have their guard up—and rightly so. If you want genuine connections in Facebook groups, aim for groups you’ve paid to join (like paid programs or event communities), where there’s a shared purpose. Creating an accountability pod or small group chat can be much easier (and safer!) in these spaces.

If you’re in big free groups, focus on those engaging with your content or sharing honestly about themselves. Try to connect, but have lots of compassion if someone isn’t receptive. If they’re not open to a DM, don’t take it personally—everything is a fresh opportunity next time you meet, especially in paid spaces or at events.

Audience and Shared Interests

Some of my biz besties have come from my audience! With a flat business structure, there’s no hierarchy—no climbing a pyramid, no positioning yourself above or below. My clients can be my friends, and I can be theirs. For example, my mindset practitioner and I are each other’s clients. My website developer was my client and vice versa. We’re all in circle together.

Hobbies and interests outside business can bring biz besties too. When I joined pottery classes, business owners (including me) naturally found each other—it always came back to “What do you do?” and before you know it, you’re connecting about your entrepreneurial journeys. So, look outside your business—join a hobby group, and if you meet another entrepreneur, connection can happen naturally.

How I Help Facilitate Biz Bestie Connections

One of my top Sacred Money Archetypes is Connector. So, in programs and events I run, I like to create opportunities for genuine connections. Inside Take Off, or at my events, I facilitate small group masterminds, pods, and accountability sessions. The Heart-Centred Virtual Business Conference has speed networking—people get to know each other fast, and lots of friendships spark from it. At the Noosa Conference, we do table mixers and round tables to encourage conversation. Long food breaks give people space to connect and share meals—there’s something special about breaking bread together!

I’m naturally awkward among strangers, but my extrovert self shines once I start chatting. If you feel anxious in crowds, strike up a conversation as soon as possible—relief comes from connection!

Your Day 3 #Tashmas Gift!

Are you coming to the Heart-Centred Business Conference in Noosa, Qld this September?

All ticket-holders are eligible to enter to win their choice of a free 45-minute VIP Mentoring session with Tash Corbin (normally $1495 AUD), OR $500 Tash Cash!

If you haven’t got your ticket yet, be sure to grab it at tashcorbin.com/conference before Early Bird pricing closes on Friday 13 March 2026, and you’ll be eligible to enter for this prize draw as well.  

Find the Day 3 #Tashmas post on my page for entry details: facebook.com/tashcorbincoaching. 

Entries close 10am AEST on Friday 13th March 2026.
Winner will be drawn on Facebook Live on my Page on Saturday 14 March 2026, and notified via email.  

Until next time, I cannot WAIT to see you SHINE.